Summer 17
The Laundry Studio, Workington
Air your dirty laundry at the only in house dry cleaners in west Cumbria. That feeling of despair at the overflowing washing basket, is only too familiar. At The Laundry Studio in Workington, with over 15 years of experience, the friendly team take care of everything, offering an array of dry cleaning, washing, drying, ironing […]
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Cyclists Gear Up For This Years Tour De Moor
By Arran George Forget the Champs-Élysées, the Tour de Moor is bringing cycling action to West Cumbria this year. Starting and finishing on Cleator Moor square on Sunday 17th September, the Tour de Moor is a 32-mile sprint around the scenic Cumbria countryside. With sprints and climbs through winding country roads, the event is gearing […]
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High 5 Food Finder in Cumbria
Welcome to the Guides High 5 Food Finder, showcasing a variety of Cumbrian eateries and establishments that have gained a rating of 5 by the FSA. We will keep you posted as more results come in… Zest,Whitehaven 8W The Strand,CA28 7LR Whitehaven The Rum Story,Whitehaven 27 Lowther St, Whitehaven CA28 7DN The Solway […]
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New Gift Shop Opens in Whitehaven’s Market Place
A brand new independent gift shop has opened in Whitehaven’s Market Place this month, bringing unique handmade gifts to the town centre, along with beautiful cards, accessories, and homeware. Little Whims, opened in early August in one of the Market Place buildings that received funding to be renovated through Copeland Borough Council’s Townscape Heritage Initiative. […]
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Cheese and wine with friends of The Beacon
A FREE introductory evening offering the chance to explore a range of historical objects is on offer at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. The Friends of The Beacon Museum are inviting visitors to go along and find out more about the group that meets monthly and offer a range of fascinating talks and demonstrations from often […]
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Over 100 businesses interested in new £1 million town centre regeneration scheme
OVER 100 businesses have expressed their interest in a transformational £1 million scheme, launched by Copeland Mayor, Mike Starkie. Local pubs, clubs, restaurants, shops, hairdressers and takeaways are amongst those who have enquired about the scheme which offers grants of up to £5k for commercial premises improvements. Within the first three weeks of the scheme […]
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Ferocious Dog Set To Be Unleashed At Solfest
From what started as a spirited idea, the beloved west Cumbrian music and arts festival, has come a long way. By its third year, Solfest was already a huge success and this small project quickly ballooned into one of UK’s best loved independent festivals. This year, taking place over the weekend of 25 – 27 […]
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Step Back in Time with Hospice At Home
This October, Hospice at Home will host a truly memorable fundraiser, to celebrate 30 years of providing care in west Cumbria. Throughout 2017, Hospice at Home West Cumbria (HHWC) is celebrating 30 years of caring in the local community. To mark this momentous milestone, the charity have a number of events planned that will bring […]
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Here’s To The Next 750 Years of Egremont Crab Fair
This summer, the Egremont Crab Fair returns for its 750th year. Believed to be the oldest fair of its kind in the world, the annual two day celebration returns on Friday 15 to Saturday 16 September. The fair, which every year, sees thousands of people gathering in the streets of Egremont, will celebrate its 750th […]
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Make a Day of It in West Cumbria
Make the most of your ‘staycation’ with these great days out right on your doorstep. Not jetting off anywhere exoctic this year? There’s plenty going on to keep the kids busy for the whole six week holiday. With lots of great days out to be had in west Cumbria, we can’t promise that the sun […]
