Spend a rocky weekend in the north Pennines

A series of new events taking place in the North Pennines will bring together guided walks, interesting talks and delicious food – all themed around the fascinating geology of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Kicking off with the first ‘Rocky Weekend...

Local partnership has winter warmth all wrapped up
This winter has been a little bit more bearable for thousands of Cumbrian households thanks to the advice, practical support and financial assistance...
Folk duo at Soulby
Lancashire folk duo, Howdenjones, will be entertaining at Soulby Village Hall, near Kirkby Stephen on Friday, February 17 from  7 pm for 7.30 pm....
Lottery-funded project leads to 64 new reading groups for older people
A lottery-funded project has exceeded all expectations and led to over 800 older people joining reading groups in residential homes and other care set...
Classic films back on show
Rheged at Penrith is bringing back classic films. It kicks off with the musical film classic “The Wizard of Oz” screening on Saturday February 18 at...
Competitions to inspire words and ideas at Words by the Water Festival
Poets and wordsmiths from across the UK are invited to show off their talents in two competitions being organised as part of the Words by the Water Fe...
Get it "Write" - Keswick young writers to work with professional cast...
Are you a budding Ben Johnson? Or an aspiring Shakespeare? Do you love to write but don’t know what to do with your scribblings? Theatre by the Lake i...
Billy Elliot dances again!
Bill is a working collie belonging to Trevor Elliot of Harbour Flatt Farm. He has a tendency, like many dogs to be a bit of a scavanger.  One day, he was found eating some dead rabbits some...
Fishing on the River Eden with Glyn Freeman
Eden report March. A small rise of water and temperature at the end of February encouraged a decent run of spring fish to enter the Eden. Some of these salmon were quite substantial; the heaviest...
Pet's corner with Helen the vet
Cumbrian vet Helen Trory writes exclusively every month for cumbria24.com. Helen, who works as a small animal vet in Appleby-in-Westmorland will be giving you tips and advice throughout the year to...
The History Boys by Alan Bennett, Theatre by the Lake
Some things  in life never change, as Theatre by the Lake’s latest production shows writes Karen Morley-Chesworth. School life never changes despite all the league tables and examination boards...