Cumbria’s popular literary festival returns this June after a two year gap, with a week of great writers and more at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. Leah Varnell and […]
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Fuel tanker driver launches second book in popular children’s series
A FICTIONAL grumpy duck adored by children and adults alike across Cumbria is making a return due to popular demand. The second book featuring Allan the Duck has been produced […]
Fell Foodie overwhelmed with release of his first book
A renowned outdoor cooking personality from Cumbria has been overwhelmed with the response to his first book. Harrison Ward, also known as Fell Foodie, released ‘Cook Out’ last month, and […]
A celebration of Wainwright at Verey Books this October
This October, Verey Books, Ullswater’s independent bookshop welcomes author on Chris Butterfield for a celebration of Wainwright on Wednesday 18 October at 7pm. Wainwright Memories chronicles three little-known stories involving Alfred Wainwright […]
Cumbria photographer’s 40 Farms named Lakeland Book of the Year 2023
Award-winning photographer Amy Bateman has scooped the 2023 Hunter Davies Lakeland Book of the Year Award for ‘Forty Farms’ – a visual record of farming in Cumbria seen through the […]
A Cumbrian squirrel making literary waves with a book about punting
A sensational new book has Cumbrian roots and the county features strongly throughout the 224 entertaining pages. Amazingly, a Red Squirrel is at the centre of the punting syndicate that […]
Ullswater’s independent bookshop helps launch ‘Explodapedia’ – Science books written for the next generation
Verey Books, Ullswater’s independent bookshop, is absolutely delighted to host the launch of Explodapedia – a series of science books written for young people and adults alike, described as ‘exploded […]
Ullswater’s independent bookshop celebrates north country landscapes with an evening of readings & conversation
Verey Books, Ullswater’s independent bookshop, marks the advent of Spring with their next Words on Wednesday event. On Wednesday 15 March, join author Karen Lloyd, editor of North Country Anthology of […]
Roman Britain comes to Pooley Bridge – Ullswater’s independent bookshop hosts author Bronwen Riley
Verey Books, Ullswater’s independent bookshop, located in Pooley Bridge, continues its popular events programme on Wednesday 16 November by welcoming writer Bronwen Riley to discuss her latest book, Journey to Britannia: From […]
2022 Lakeland Book of the Year winners announced
Panic as Man Burns Crumpets by Cumbrian author Roger Lytollis has been announced as the 2022 Hunter Davies Lakeland Book of the Year at a charity awards ceremony at the […]
Shortlist announced for Lakeland Book of the Year 2022
As the shortlist is announced for Lakeland Book of the Year 2022, there are less than three weeks to go before it’s revealed who will follow in the footsteps of […]
Aiming for awesomeness with a new book from Cumbrian author
Keswick-based learning and development specialist, Lucy Harrison publishes new publications Soft Skills for Tough Jobs, following three years of working on the book. Lucy has been helping organisations develop communication […]
Talking for a friend to raise funds for 3 Dads Walking
One dad talking sourdough to help raise extra funds in support of ‘’3 Dads Walking’’ – which is why Aidan Monks of Lovingly Artisan Bakery, based at Plumgarth’s near Kendal, […]
TV’s Great British Photography Challenge Paul’s: ‘Saving my life one frame at a time’
A former policeman who has credited wildlife photography with his ongoing recovery from PTSD has encouraged others to pick up their cameras to help them cope with post lockdown anxiety. Mental health […]
Set on the misty lakes of the Lake District, this is the seventh Gina Grey crime novel by Penny Freedman
“It was your sleuthing that brought us here. If you feel any responsibility, find out what has really happened to Ruby. You owe it to us, Gina.” This is the […]
Borderlines 2020 goes on air
Brilliant news from the organisers of the Borderlines Carlisle Book festival this week – the popular literary event is moving on to the BBC! Despite the cancellation of this year’s […]
Pocket Mountains sponsor #Lakes&More and offer 20% discount & free postage for Cumbria24 followers
WE are delighted to introduce you to our new sponsor of #LakesAndMore. Pocket Mountains are celebrating their support of our Cumbrian e-magazine with a special offer for our followers – 20 […]
Book lovers can return to Cumbria’ libraries
More good news for book lovers in Cumbria,, as book borrowing returns at Cumbria County Council’s six main library buildings. Cumbria County Council’s 6 main library buildings in Carlisle, Penrith, […]