More and more of us are thinking of ways we can be more sustainable. Climate change is big news and from recycling to walking or biking to work, there are […]
Category: Community
The Dalesman serve up Christmas for those who have served
On Christmas Eve, The Dalesman Country Inn in Sedbergh will once again be welcoming a group of veterans and their families for a festive break. The Dalesman’s ‘Christmas for Veterans’ […]
Higginsons announce butchery apprenticeship winner
Award-winning independent Butchers, Higginsons of Grange have welcomed a new apprentice to the team after running a competition for school leavers in South Cumbria earlier this year. 16-year-old Sam Jessett, […]
Exciting new chef talent in Sedbergh
A rising star on the culinary map, The Dalesman Country Inn has welcomed a new four-strong team of chefs through its doors. The award-winning, family run 16th century coaching inn […]
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire helps clean up local conservation spot
In honour of the Great British Beach Clean, local bus company Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire has taken part in a much-needed beach clean-up, in collaboration with local conservation charity, […]
Calling all Lifesavers
Due to the increase in demand for blood, the NHS Blood and Transplant service have added extra appointments this week to blood doning session in Cumbria. A spokesperson for NHS […]
Ullswater Community College Science Day blasted sky high with free range eggs
It’s not every day that rockets blast off from Penrith, but there were dozens taking off from Ullswater Community College (UCC) during their Science Taster Days for primary school pupils […]
Dusty the Mood Hoover promotes positive thinking among schoolchildren
A ‘MOOD hoover’ dustbin which thrives on happy thoughts was among the highlights of an event promoting positive psychology among young people. Dusty the Mood Hoover took centre stage at […]
Firefighters inspired by young girl with brain tumour ready to tackle wacky fundraising race
A TEAM of firefighters will this weekend be spurred on round the course of the world-famous Red Bull Soapbox Race by their inspirational biggest fan – 11-year-old Tilly Mae who […]
Carlisle Art festival to return with major competition
Artists can win a special £1, 000 commission as part of an arts festival returning to Carlisle in August. The second Historic Quarter Arts Festival wants amateur and professional artists […]
Two Orton generations celebrate the 1950s together
Children at Orton CofE School celebrated the 1950s with past pupils from that era at a special celebration in school. Headteacher, Mrs Emma Pomfret said: “Last Autumn, we discovered an […]
Celebratory garden party for the Platinum Jubilee
A celebratory tea party for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will take place at Distington Crematorium’s Walled Garden on Saturday, June 4. Everyone is welcome to come along between 10am and […]
Funding available for individuals & community projects in Border area
Charitable community groups and individuals in the Borders area are being encouraged to apply for financial support from a wind farm supported community benefit fund. The Beck Burn Wind Farm […]
Praise for Carlisle Youth Zone from United’s manager
Paul Simpson has praised the work of Carlisle Youth Zone and admitted that hearing about their support for vulnerable teenagers moved him to tears. The Carlisle United manager was speaking […]
A Grand Opening for Dam Mire Wood in Threlkeld
In late April, landscape charity Friends of the Lake District opened its most northerly piece of land, Dam Mire Wood in Threlkeld near Keswick. A piece of land kindly gifted […]
Join the Festival of Nature at Talkin Tarn
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, together with Carlisle City Council, Eden Rivers Trust, and Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre, is holding a Festival of Nature at […]
Cumbria in Bloom Judge’s Training
Cumbria in Bloom’s current and future judges gathered in Keswick for their training day, ahead of the 2022 competition. Keswick offered a wide range of interesting and diverse areas for […]
Cumbria in Bloom gets social – and extends the invitations to take part in the 2022 competition
Cumbria in Bloom is inviting gardeners across Cumbria to share their year of growing online, via social media, as the charity extends the deadline for the 2022 Cumbria in Bloom […]