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Cathedral choirs come together to mark Hadrian’s Wall anniversary

Business

Legal firm welcomes back former trainee to Family Law team

Photo comp 2021 August winner Coniston Water by Jacqueline Griffiths Environment, People & activities

Lake District photo competition to reflect the beauty of the landscape

Millom Pool & Lesiure centre Business, Local Government, Regeneration

Swimming pool plan for Millom moves a step closer to reality

Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP Business, Legal

A pay rise refusal and impending maternity leave – a recipe for disaster!

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  1. Cathedral choirs come together to mark Hadrian’s Wall anniversary
  2. Legal firm welcomes back former trainee to Family Law team
  3. Lake District photo competition to reflect the beauty of the landscape
  4. Swimming pool plan for Millom moves a step closer to reality
  5. A pay rise refusal and impending maternity leave – a recipe for disaster!

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Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP

A pay rise refusal and impending maternity leave – a recipe for disaster!

The Equality Act 2010 prohibits pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP.  This includes treating a woman unfavourably because of her pregnancy during […]

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  • Employers urged to act now to avoid menopause claims
  • Burnetts chosen by Cumbria CIPD to deliver Employment Law events until 2025
  • Free Commercial Legal Advice Days for local businesses at The Bus Station in Whitehaven
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Hospitality

The County Hotel, Kendal

The County Hotel in Kendal wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

The County Hotel in Kendal has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2022. The County Hotel, located in the gateway to the Lake District, is part of the […]

Keswick Reach

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat honoured with 5-star gold award from Visit England

Darwin Escapes has continued its positive year following the news that its Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat has received a major award from Visit England, one of the leading quality assessment […]

Rothay Manor's new Garden Site with hot tub

Lake District hoteliers create new luxury guest wing

Hoteliers and restaurateurs Jamie and Jenna Shail have created a brand-new luxury guest suite concept called The Pavilion, at their Lake District bolt hole, Rothay Manor, in Ambleside. To realise […]

Property

Coffee Lounge Keswick

Much loves Keswick cafe changes hands – and refurbishment planned for The Coffee Lounge

The leasehold of the Coffee Lounge in Bell Close, Keswick, has been sold from an asking price of £79,950 after being marketed by commercial property specialist Colliers. The 60-cover café […]

The Carlton, Maryport

Planning application submitted to bring Maryport’s Carlton building back to life

Allerdale Borough Council’s plans to bring one of Maryport’s most iconic buildings back into use have moved a step forward. On 4 May, the Maryport regeneration team submitted a planning […]

Hayton Castle

Escape to the country – Historic Cumbrian Castle for Sale Offers the Chance of an Idyllic Rural Life

Since the pandemic an increasing number of people are looking for an escape to the country and H&H Land & Estates have the perfect property for those seeking a new life.  Hayton […]

Agriculture

Left to Right Matt Owens chairman Craft Guild of Chefs, Dan McGeorge head chef Rothay Manor and Simon Frost Hoshizaki UK

Cumbrian chef Dan McGeorge wins a prestigious accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs’ Awards

Leading hospitality names such as Gary Jones and Alistair Birt were among those recognised at a glittering ceremony for the esteemed Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2022, which also saw […]

Farmer on tractor

Support for Eden Agribusinesses as Council partners with Farmer Network

Through its Inspiring Eden programme and working in partnership with the Farmer Network, Eden District Council is unveiling a fully-funded support package for farmers in the area. The programme has […]

Farm film by Rob Grange

Feel good factor film for Lakes’ farmers

In the wake of a pioneering publication showcasing why farming matters to the Lake District’s iconic landscapes for nature recovery and climate action, a new film follows in its footsteps. […]

Construction

Ground Breaking Group Photo - From the left:
Cllr Virginia Taylor, Leader - Eden District Council
Richard Callaghan, Project Manager - Collinson Construction
Tim Potter, Design Manager - Collinson Construction
Cllr Andrew Connell, Chairman - Eden District Council
Robert Duxbury, Managing Director - Collinson Construction
Cllr Karen Greenwood, Resources Portfolio Holder - Eden District Council

Voreda House contractor signs up to Considerate Constructor Scheme

Collinson Construction, the contractors instructed by Eden District Council to undertake the refurbishment of its new Zero Carbon Headquarters at Voreda House in Penrith, have signed up to the Considerate […]

Pooley New Bridge

The New Pooley Bridge & The Fratry, Carlisle win RIBA North West Awards

Pooley Bridge’s new bridge is one of six projects to be awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects North West Awards – the UK’s first stainless steel road bridge in […]

University of Cumbria Barrow Campus - artists impression

Planning application submitted for developing a university campus as part of Barrow Learning Quarter

The University of Cumbria has submitted a formal planning application to Barrow Borough Council as part of the next steps in developing a university campus in the centre of Barrow. […]

Care Sector

Heydays Senior Carer Lyndse Davies with a client

Heydays launch special ‘Working in Care’ films

Leading South Lakes and Furness home care provider, Heydays Care and Support Services have released a series of short films to give those outside the care industry an insight into […]

Carers Week 2022

Raising awareness for Carers Week with Sellafield Ltd.

One-in-nine people in the workplace in Cumbria are also Unpaid Carers, though their work colleagues may be unaware and therefore unable to provide the support and understanding that can ease […]

The finish of the first K2K walk

Anniversary walk across Cumbria for Unpaid Carers

The second fundraising walk from Keswick to Kendal for Unpaid Carers has a special meaning this month. Both West Cumbrian Carers, which covered Keswick and Carers Support South Lakes based […]

Transport

Stagecoach bus in Cumbria

Changes announced to Stagecoach services in Carlisle

Stagecoach is changing more of its services in Carlisle next month [June 2022]. These include alterations to routes, stops and some renumbered services. It follows the announcement last month that […]

Lewis Jevons climbs all the Wainwright Fells using only public transport to get to each location. Pictures from his journey via bus to his final fell, Rannerdale Knotts, from Keswick. // Lewis boards the bus from Keswick. © Harry Atkinson

Lewis proves you don’t need a car to enjoy the Lakes – and catches bus to all 214 Wainwrights

A man has climbed all of the Lake District’s 214 Wainwright fells…using only public transport to get there, Lewis Jevons might be the first person to do so since Alfred […]

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railay - Ruth Cream Tea Experience

Historic Lake District railway officially launching new exclusive steam rail experiences

The iconic Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the Western Lake District will officially launch their exclusive steam rail experiences, as they unveil all THREE of their brand-new luxury carriages at […]

Theatre & Arts

TheClimbers at Theatre by the Lake, Marc Graham as Charlie Harris, Claire Lams as Yasmin & Manish Gandhi as Tshering.

Theatre review: The Climbers at Theatre by the Lake, World Premier

The Climbers by Carmen Nasr was due to receive its world premiere in 2020 -and it has been well worth the wait to see this production which transports us between […]

Theatre By The Lake - Stuart Holmes - The Climbers

Lockdown read through getting world premiere at Theatre by the Lake – The Climbers

During lockdown, Theatre by the Lake streamed a live read through of the first half of The Climbers – which was due to have its World Premiere in the 2020 […]

Liz Stevenson, Artistic Director of Theatre by the Lake © Steven Barber

Theatre by the Lake summer season 2022

Theatre by the Lake is delighted to announce their upcoming season of visiting work for June 2022 until January 2023, alongside a new home produced show for their Autumn season, […]

Finance

Des Moore, The Cumberland - Photo credit JENNY WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Cumberland steps up investment and commits to ‘kinder banking’

The Cumberland Building Society is embarking on major investment as it promises to offer banking services that are “kinder to people and planet”. The pledge comes in the society’s annual […]

  • South Lakes & Westmorland – community champions needed to help hand out funding
  • Funding available for individuals & community projects in Border area
  • Cumberland creates new post of chief information officer
  • Government needs to act now as inflation hits 9%

Tourism

Cat Bells

Image shows the bleak future of Lake District national park

New images have been released which show the stark future of the UK’s national parks – including the Lake District – if current walking behaviours continue, with footpath erosion and […]

  • Beacon Museum staff ready to welcome visitors with Visit England training
  • Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat honoured with 5-star gold award from Visit England
  • Lake District holiday park says travel traumas are fuelling quest for UK holidays 
  • Lake District hoteliers create new luxury guest wing

Retail

Lakeland store, Windermere

Lakeland launch new Community Fund

Communities across South Cumbria will benefit to the tune of £50,000 this year thanks to the generosity of local family-owned business, Lakeland.  Charitable and not-for-profit organisations that improve the health […]

Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist at the CBI,

Retail sales continue to disappoint in April – CBI monthly distributive trades survey.

Retail sales were poor for the time of year and sales volumes fell rapidly in the year to April, according to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Sales are […]

Cumbria businesses bid to make their export dreams a reality

BUSINESSES bidding to launch or supercharge their export plans attended a special masterclass where experts told them ‘you can do this’. Ambitious companies from the county were joined by their […]

Places & Experience Reviews in Cumbria

Cathedral choirs come together to mark Hadrian’s Wall anniversary

THE CATHEDRAL choirs of Newcastle, Hexham Abbey and Carlisle will come together for a special concert next month as part of the 1900th anniversary celebrations of Hadrian’s Wall. The combined […]

Windermere Cruises buffet evenings

Buffet cruise with stunning evening views returns for summer season on Windermere

The sound of cool jazz will make a triumphant return to warm South Lakeland evenings next month, with the first Summer Evening Buffet Cruise of the year by Windermere Lake […]

The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

Cumbrian exhibition highlights colourful life of the Yellow Earl

The story behind one of history’s most colourful characters – the Yellow Earl – is revealed in an exhibition at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. Hugh Lowther became the fifth […]

Food

English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy students (left to right) Travis Locke, Rebecca Atkinson, Jonny Marriott, Abbie Spencer, Charlie Henderson, Maria Cheetham, Daniel Winstanley (Group Training & Development Chef) Bryan Rojas.

Trainee chefs take the reins at college restaurant.

Trainee commis chefs from the Lake District and North Lancashire have been given the chance to run their own restaurant for the day. The six students from the English Lakes […]

Ryan Blackburn Old Stamp House credit Jenny Jones Photography

Lakes Restaurant features in the National Restaurant Awards top 100

The team at the Old Stamp House, Ambleside have been included in the top 100 restaurants in the UK, during the 16th annual National Restaurant Awards held at London’s Hurlingham […]

The Yan - left to right- Sally Keighley, Dave Keighley, Jess Manley, baby Oscar Manley, Will Manley, Georgina King and Pete King.

Two foodie powerhouse teams join forces at The Yan in the Lake District

Two foodie powerhouse teams, both of which have received rave reviews on a national level, are coming together at The Yan – already established as one of the best places to eat […]

Health

Jill Butler, Aesthetic nurse at VL Aesthetics, Kingmoor Road, Carlisle JENNY WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Aesthetic Clinician of the Year winner joins Carlisle clinic

Emperor Hadrian visits Carlisle Turkish Baths

Emperor Hadrian visits Carlisle’s Victorian & Turkish baths

A Walking for health in the Westmorland Dales

Wild & Well Fell Walks Launched to Bring Better Health

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TheClimbers at Theatre by the Lake, Marc Graham as Charlie Harris, Claire Lams as Yasmin & Manish Gandhi as Tshering.

Theatre review: The Climbers at Theatre by the Lake, World Premier

Ready to face our fear of hights on the Treetop Trek at Brockhole

Face your fears & celebrate your achievement on top of the world – at Brockhole.

Margery Jackson & Croglin Watty

Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Hurton – The Miser of Carlisle and Watty

Elizabeth Twells and Charlie Ryan in Beryl. Photo credit Chris Payne

Theatre Review – Beryl by Maxine Peake

Brockhole creative expereince days - proud of my rose create at Brockhole on Windermere

Lake District inspiration to be creative at Brockhole – craft workshops for adults on Windermere

Dufton Pike

Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Hurton – Threads

Wordsworth Grasmere Museum gallery

Wander back in time and be creative in the present at Wordsworth Grasmere

Kes-Jake Dunn and Harry Egan

Kes at Theatre by the Lake – Theatre review

Dawn Hurton - Artist-in-Residence

Welcome to our new artist-in-residence – It all starts with the first post © Dawn Hurton

Swim L to R Carmel Smickersgill and Liz Richardson © Chris Payne

Theatre review – Swim by Liz Richardson at Theatre by the Lake

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