Three tiers for afternoon tea – that’s how many of us like it with sandwiches, cakes and scones. But not all teas in our Cumbrian top 10 are so traditional, […]
Category: Leisure
Just days left to apply for Fibrus’ £50k sports clubs fund
Cumbrian sports clubs have just a few days left to take advantage of a £50,000 fund launched by Fibrus Broadband. Now in its third year, the Play it Forward Fund […]
Young Fell Runner Aims High Thanks to Bursary Support
A 16-year-old athlete from Little Langdale will be chomping at the bit to try to break a 50-year-old record at Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, on Sunday August 24, having wisely invested bursary money won one year ago.
Where to discover your wellness path: The Ro Hotel & Spa, Windermere
There’s something about the Lake District that slows your heartbeat the moment you escape into the jewel in the heart of Cumbria, says Karen Morley-Chesworth. The air feels clearer, the […]
Spring into the season on ice in West Cumbria at Solway Park
Spring is underway, and for a seasonal treat, there’s nothing better than heading to the seaside. And in West Cumbria, there is an added attraction as the Solway holiday park […]
Hydro Days are Here Again for Historic Windermere Hotel
In a boost for the South Lakes, the renaissance of a historic Lake District Hotel is about to take a further step, with the opening of a new spa facility […]
Cumbria in Bloom celebrates 40 years of blooming success & seeks original entrants.
Cumbria in Bloom is celebrating 40 years of supporting communities across the county to improve their local environment, with flowers, fruit, veg and bug hotels. To mark four decades, Cumbria […]
Hamilton’s Outdoor Living Penrith acquired by local landscaping duo
Amanda Ingram and Paul Moran have taken over Hamilton’s Outdoor Living & Landscape Supplies for an undisclosed sum today. Based on Blamire Road in Penrith, Hamilton’s offers an extensive range […]
Lake District spa resort opens new art gallery display
A new exhibition featuring a combination of fine art and ceramics has opened at a Lake District spa resort on the shores of Windermere. The abstract paintings of Terry Beard […]
New year health check for pets can prevent issues in the future
CUMBRIAN dog owners are being urged to start the new year with a health MOT for their pets. Scarlett Betts, who is an in-house pet specialist at WCF Pet & […]
New event, Creative Assembly, brings the outdoors in
A new event, dedicated to creativity, outdoor culture and the future is to launch at The Venue, Kendal. The brainchild of Outside of Ordinary, a specialist creative agency committed to building […]
Main contractor appointed to £4.1m town centre digital and gaming hub
The main contractor for the LEVELS development on Duke Street in Whitehaven town centre has been announced, and work will start immediately. Social impact property developers BEC announced today that […]
Harry Keeps Career Ambition on Track After Grasmere Sports Reporting Win
A teenager from Whitehaven has made great progress in his quest to one day become a sports reporter, by being named Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show’s Young Sports Reporter 2024.
Prestigious double award joy for Holgates Holiday Parks
A leading holiday park company in Cumbria and Lancashire is celebrating double award joy after being named a finalist in the prestigious In Cumbria Business Awards. The Holgates Family Group, […]
Breakaway at Solway Holiday Park
Silloth holds a special place in many people’s hearts in Cumbria. It is the place they had their family holidays, on the coast and remember fondly, writes Karen Morley-Chesworth. Today […]
First CumbriaFest launch
Theatre by the Lake (TBTL) announces the launch of its inaugural CumbriaFest on Wed 18 September – Thu 31 October; a celebration of the exceptional stories created in and inspired by our remarkable county. […]
Competitors Can Win Poignant New Silverware & Other Glittering Trophies at Grasmere Sports
As Olympians start to eye up medals, Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show is making it known that it too has glittering trophies on offer – and more than ever before. […]
Cumbrians urged to plan summer holiday travel with pets
Dog owners are being urged to think ahead when taking their pets on holiday this summer. As the school holidays get underway, Cumbrian-based pet specialist WCF Pet & Equestrian says […]