There are just a few days left for community organisations to apply to get a share of a new £60,000 Cumbrian fund that could pay for tech equipment or projects […]
Category: Community
First Fibrus broadband connections in Cumbria inside just six months following Project Gigabit investment
Broadband provider Fibrus has announced that the first homes have been connected as part of the new £108m gigabit-capable broadband scheme to improve connectivity in rural Cumbria. This comes after […]
Football coach Darcy is helping children reach their goals
A 25-year-old Carlisle woman has been praised for giving up her free time to coach a junior football team and inspire young children to achieve their goals through team sport. […]
Spring events planned at Cumbrian historic house and gardens
VISITORS can explore the gardens and grounds of an historic house near Carlisle this month as part of a season of Spring events. Netherby Hall, near Longtown, will welcome visitors […]
Census data shows more disabled people providing unpaid Carers
For the first time, information from the UK Census includes details of unpaid Carers by ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sex and sexual orientation, and shows 44,800 people in Cumbria […]
Record season for Carlisle United’s free ticket scheme
Nearly 3,000 children have been able to see Carlisle United for free this season as part of the Cumberland’s community ticket scheme with the club. It has been a successful […]
Culture Bazaar makes a triumphant return to Carlisle
Over 50 countries were represented among the diverse communities that came together for the spectacular Culture Bazaar in Carlisle at the weekend. The two day event brought people together to […]
Award-winning Culture Bazaar returns to Carlisle this weekend
Multicultural Cumbria is gearing up for the return of its award-winning Culture Bazaar this weekend. The spectacular two-day event, which is being held at Carlisle College on Saturday April 22nd […]
D’ye ken John Peel? Yes, he’s only sat next to us….
A group of pensioners enjoying a quiz as part of a ‘grand day out’ in Maryport, courtesy of Stagecoach, found themselves sitting next to a descendant of one of the […]
New food bank expands services
Brampton’s new food bank is expanding its support to local families who need help finding affordable food, thanks to support from the local community and The Cumberland. It already has […]
The Dalesman Country Inn have set the bar high
The Dalesman Country Inn, Sedbergh has been shortlisted in not one, but two prestigious regional awards this year. In January the pub was shortlisted along with two other businesses in […]
Pupils cash in on lessons in finance
Children at a Cumbrian primary school spent an afternoon learning about savings, budgeting and personal finance as part of an exciting initiative to help schools teach financial literacy. The event […]
Cumbria asked to tune into a new multicultural choir
A new choir, set up to welcome people from every walk of life, is already singing to the sound of success. With their first major event already booked the singers […]
Cumbria’s Kindest Family: An Example To All
Is this the kindest family in Cumbria? They’ve shocked and inspired friends and put smiles on people’s faces, they’ve helped those who are cold and hungry – all after a […]
Disabled writer founds pioneering magazine
The founder of a disability-focused magazine is hoping to encourage more Cumbrian writers to get involved with it. Hollie Warren, 26, has osteogenesis imperfecta – a genetic disorder also known […]
So much to see and do this half-term with the kids – all without having to take the car
It’s the first half-term break of the year for school children and for many parents the thought of entertaining the kids for the week can be daunting. However, parents don’t […]
Carlisle’s Culture Bazaar bouncing back in style
Multicultural Cumbria has announced the return of its award-winning Culture Bazaar after a two-year hiatus as a result of the pandemic. The spectacular two-day event aims to bring people from […]
South Lakes care provider shortlisted for national awards
Leading South Lakes and Furness home care provider, Heydays Care and Support Services have been shortlisted as a finalist in the national Home Care Awards 2023. The Home Care Awards […]