West Cumbria

Slimming World – life is worth racing for!

Slimming World – life is worth racing for! Slimming World have teamed up with Race for Life and are sponsoring the charity to not only help raise funds for cancer research but also encourage members to join in and get healthier along the way. by Danni Murphy In 2023 Slimming World as a whole raised […]

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ABC Scaffolding services are one of the most reputable scaffolding companies in Cumbria.

ABC Scaffolding Services – Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Scaffolding Services

ABC Scaffolding Services – Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Scaffolding Services ABC Scaffolding services are one of the most reputable scaffolding companies in Cumbria. With years of experience they offer clients a professional service and are renowned for their work ethic and commitment to health and safety. They are based in Egremont and Workington, and  provide […]

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andys man club

Andy’s Man Club – Never Walk Alone

Andy’s Man Club – Never Walk Alone As beautiful as Cumbria is, the winters here can be long, harsh, and bleak, and given that it is an area of the UK that has a higher rate of suicide, especially amongst young men, Andy’s Man Club could be a real lifeline to many, there has never […]

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Best of the west in your pictures

Best of The West – in Your Pictures

Best of The West – in Your Pictures We wanted to celebrate the beauty and drama of our home county, the awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of our home. We’ve put a call out for local photographers to share their work highlighting The Best of The West and wow did they deliver.. So many amazing shots […]

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West Cumbria theatre school students take to the West End stage

West Cumbria theatre school students take to the West End stage It was a night of pride, joy, and happy tears when children from a West Cumbria based theatre school took to the West End to be part of a gala performance at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre, home to the musical & Juliet. For one night […]

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West Cumbria Mining Need Your Support….

West Cumbria Mining need Your Support and are inviting you to get behind them so as to finally get the Green Light and forge ahead… In what has been a roller coaster of a ride lasting four years, the West Cumbria Mining team are once again asking local people to voice their support before June […]

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From flax to linen to sailcloth with the Cumbria Industrial History Society

The industrial revolution shaped our lives in West Cumbria.  Its impact was significant and the Cumbria Industrial History Society reveals how it affected our modern world. In 1809, two men with a background in the industry – Joseph Bell and John Bragg – went into partnership to open a new mill in Catherine Street, Whitehaven. […]

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A Natural Talent – Keith Bartley

Now and again you’ll see something on social media that will make you stop your mindless scrolling and compels you to delve deeper. That’s what happened when I first came across the artwork of Keith Bartley. His wife Barbara had placed one of his pictures online and the colours, the quality of his work and […]

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Our editors pick for West Cumbria

Our editors pick has some folk music, an up-and-coming band, a sporting legend, a local musician and some gripping and topical drama.  There’s so much going on in our corner of the world.   The Solway Hall, An evening with Kevin Keegan, 18 April   One of the greatest players in English football history. Kevin Keegan […]

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Editors pick for West Cumbria

We might be shivering through winter but that doesn’t mean we need to go into hibernation.  Check out these great acts coming to our region over the next few months. Florence Arts Centre, The Songs of Nick Drake March 1 Performed by Keith James, the concert is filled with timeless songs. Nick is one of […]

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