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Community-led conservation giving hope to one of Britain’s most endangered birds
THE MELBREAK CURLEW RECOVERY PROJECT Community-led conservation giving hope to one of Britain’s most endangered birds. by Danni Murphy In the quiet farmland of the Lorton Valley, just south of Cockermouth, a dedicated group of residents and farmers is working to save one of Britain’s most evocative and endangered birds. The Melbreak Curlew Recovery Project, […]
GIVE A DAY CARLISLE: A week of putting kindness first!
GIVE A DAY CARLISLE A week of putting kindness first. by Danni Murphy A week dedicated to generosity is set to return to Carlisle this summer, as Give a Day to the City takes place from 29 June to 5 July 2026. The initiative invites people across Carlisle and the wider Border region to give […]
Cumbria Fostering supports National Supported Lodgings Week
Cumbria Fostering supports National Supported Lodgings Week to help young people find stability and independence Attend our online information event dedicated to our Homestays supported lodgings scheme Cumbria Fostering is proud to support the first-ever National Supported Lodgings Week, taking place from 9 to 16 November 2025. This new campaign shines a light on supported […]
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty. by Danielle Murphy For centuries, Cumbria has been celebrated for its rugged beauty — a landscape immortalised in poetry, paintings, and photographs. Artists and visitors alike have long admired the serene majesty of the Lake District. But in recent years, a surge in footfall has brought with […]
Can You Help Us Save Lives? Beep Doctors Need Volunteers and Local Support
Can You Help Us Save Lives? Beep Doctors Need Volunteers and Local Support! We’re reaching out to our community — that’s you — because we need your help. As Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), we’re a team of volunteer doctors who respond to serious medical emergencies across the region. We give our time and skills to […]
Oak Tree Animals Charity Sees 102% Increase in Animals Homed so far in 2025
Oak Tree Animals Charity Sees 102% Increase in Animals Homed so far in 2025 In a remarkable display of community spirit and compassion, Oak Tree Animals Charity has reported an astonishing 102% increase in the number of animals successfully homed so far in 2025. Since the charity restructured under new CEO, Matthew Notter, the number […]
UNCOVERING ROMAN CARLISLE: Every pound helps them stay in the ground!
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Every pound helps them stay in the ground! by Danielle Murphy Uncovering Roman Carlisle has some exciting news! They are now officially a registered charity, meaning they are now able to apply for funding, grants and accept public donations, all of which go toward supporting the continuation of excavations down at the […]
16 and 17-year-olds now able to volunteer with hospice in Carlisle and Penrith
Young people aged 16 and 17 can now volunteer with Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and make a real difference to the charity’s vital retail team. Roles on offer include those in the hospice’s four charity shops across Carlisle and Penrith, with the potential for also being involved in the retail team’s […]
