Spring 17
Another Iron In The Fire
The vikings had a huge influence on Cumbria, yet relatively little is know about them. A new project, ‘Moorforge’ has set out to make that a thing of the past. Photo credit: Sarah Millar In the heart of the Cumbria, a piece of true living history is being created. Moorforge, a project funded by Cumbria […]
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Keswick to Host a Tail-Wagging Weekend With Keswick Scruffs
Keswick pet shop Podgy Paws is preparing once again to help host the town’s very own dog show. On Sunday 25th of June. Fitz Park will play host to the Keswick Scruffs Fun Dog Show – the town has won the Kennel Club’s ‘Most Dog Friendly Town’ award for four of the last five years. […]
Stanwix Park,Silloth
For a holiday that has it all, in the heart of Cumbria, Stanwix Park will keep the whole family happy. Everyone wants their family holiday to be one to remember; whether it be relaxation, fun or excitement they are looking for – or perhaps a little bit of each. Stanwix Park can provide all […]
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Handcrafted,Cockermouth
Life casting is becoming a popular way to capture those precious moments. Sarah Sinclair visited Hand Crafted in Cockermouth to see if it is all it’s cracked up to be. Nothing is more precious than time with our loved ones. So, perhaps unsurprisingly, casting has become increasingly popular with families and couples, wanting to capture […]
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The Future is Bright Underground For West Cumbria Mining
The most visible signs of progress are underway, in the mission to bring mining back to West Cumbria. It’s a pivotal year for the team at West Cumbria Mining, with a number of major elements reaching fruition since work started back in June 2014. Having submitted their planning application at the end of May to […]
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Summergrove Halls Accommodation
Located at the gateway to the western Lakes, Summergrove Halls offers unique accommodation for single travellers. Accommodation Our recently refurbished premium rooms offer comfort with a touch of retro. These stylish rooms are situated on the second floor and include a ¾ size bed, TV, beverage tray, complimentary Wi-Fi, en-suite shower room and plenty of […]
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Boxer Walker ‘The Life of a Cumbria Great’
A new book ‘The Life of a Cumbria Great’ has returned the limelight to one of West Cumbria’s sporting heros. At the top of his game, Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker, was voted the best scrum half in the world. Throughout his career he represented Cumbria and Great Britain in the rugby league and played for both […]
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WOOLdn’t it Be Nice
The annual British Wool Festival is set to celebrate nature’s finest fibres. The annual festival of all things woollen, will return to Cockermouth this June. The event will take over Mitchell’s Lakeland Livestock Centre for two days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June, when more than 130 stallholders, over 5000 visitors and flocks of […]
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Meet the Ultimate MARRA-thon Man
On Father’s Day last year, Gary McKee decided that to mark his late Dad’s 80th birthday, by running 100 marathons in 100 days. The ‘Marathon Man’ ran 27.1 miles in around the three and a half hour mark every day, from 14 January up until 23 April. He finished his challenge on a high by […]
