West Cumbria
Workington Town Council announces new partnership with Everyone Here to deliver 2026 Events Programme
Workington Town Council announces new partnership with Everyone Here to deliver 2026 Events Programme Workington Town Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Everyone Here, an arts organisation led by community groups such as the Jury for Joy and funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places to work throughout West Cumbria. […]
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Faces of West Cumbria: The Portraits of JD Kenworthy at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Faces of West Cumbria: The Portraits of JD Kenworthy The Beacon Museum invites visitors to step into the world of John Dalzell Kenworthy, the celebrated West Cumbrian portrait artist whose work captured the character, resilience, and everyday life of his community. JD Kenworthy – The West Cumbrian Portrait Artist is a new temporary exhibition in […]
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Lanterns, Light and Local Voices: Light Works Returns to Illuminate Workington and Seascale
Lanterns, Light and Local Voices: Light Works Returns to Illuminate Workington and Seascale After the huge success of last year’s festival, Light Works returns this December with two magical community-led celebrations of light, creativity and connection. Light Works will illuminate Workington on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December, followed by Seascale on Saturday 13 and […]
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Silent Footprints Foundation launches Hidden Heart Project
HIDDEN HEARTS PROJECT Silent Footprints Foundation launches Hidden Heart Project to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week by Danni Murphy Baby loss has a profound impact on so many lives and is far more common than many realise. In fact, one in five women will experience a miscarriage at some point, and no matter the stage […]
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Could you change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer?
Could you change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer? Find out more at an upcoming information event A foster carer from West Cumbria is encouraging others to find out more about fostering by attending a local event, as part of a new Cumbria Fostering campaign launched this week. Jim Brooks, who fosters with […]
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FROM FRONT LINE TO THE FRONT DOOR: The story behind AJ-Security
FROM FRONT LINE TO THE FRONT DOOR: THE STORY BEHIND AJ SECURITY How one man’s journey inspired a community-first security company thats transforming Cumbria! by Danielle Murphy When Adrian first started in security back in 1989, he never truly imagined how far the journey would go – and for how long! What started out as […]
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WEST LAKES K9 SERVICES: Exceptional pet care in West Cumbria.
WEST LAKES K9 SERVICES Exceptional pet care in West Cumbria. by Danielle Murphy Our pets are just as important to us as family these days and when you can’t be there for your pet it can cause stress and worry to yourself and your animals, thankfully here in west cumbria we have West Lakes K9 […]
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Walks with Wildlings: The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors
Walks with Wildlings The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors with your little wildlings. by Danielle Murphy Here in West Cumbria, a treasure trove of natural spaces awaits, many of them tucked away from the busier tourist spots of the central Lake District. These child-friendly nature reserves […]
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A legacy woven into history The Sekers archive launches online.
A legacy woven into history The Sekers Archive launches online. by Danielle Murphy Following the success of a landmark exhibition earlier this year, Handpicked Productions has unveiled the Sekers Archive — a new digital platform that preserves and celebrates the extraordinary story of Sekers Fabrics, one of West Cumbria’s most influential textile companies. The archive […]
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CUMBRIA GUIDE AT 18! We couldn’t have done it without you! THANK YOU!
CUMBRIA GUIDE AT 18! 18 years in the making and we couldn’t still be here without you! by Danielle Murphy Pop the bubbly, we’re officially an adult! 18 years is a milestone and we’re still going strong but we wouldn’t be here today without the unwavering support of the people and the businesses who make […]
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