West Cumbria Guide Feb/March Issue 08

There’s always a whiff of excitement around when spring is in the air. With spring comes new beginnings and a fresh bout of enthusiasm. And as Easter is early again this year (the eggs have been on the shelves since January, after all), it means that this February/March issue is practically overflowing with all that’s going on over the next few weeks.

It’s been a busy start to the year for us. I was fortunate enough to meet some real west Cumbrian heroes, from the hard-working members of the Maryport Inshore Rescue team to the adorable Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dogs . Don’t be fooled though, these canines are cute but they’re tougher than they look.

Speaking of heroes, as 8 March is International Women’s Day, it’s the perfect time to Celebrate Women of Cumbria  The countywide project will see local museums mark the centenary of women first being given the right to vote. From medical pioneer, Edith Brown at The Beacon Museum and Dorothy Wordsworth at Wordsworth House, to the experiences of women in Roman Cumbria, at the Senhouse Museum in Maryport, exhibitions over the next 12 months will celebrate the inspirational women of Cumbria and the remarkable impact they’ve had on the county.

With all this and plenty more to inspire in the meantime, before you know it, spring will have sprung and you’ll be tucking into those chocolate eggs. Enjoy!

Sarah

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