A project led by Cumbria Wildlife Trust and funded by broadband provider Fibrus has helped to turn around the decline in our wildflower meadows, with people across the county planting […]
Category: People & activities
Comedian Helen Lederer special guest at Cumbrian networking event
An absolutely fabulous evening is in store for attendees at a Cumbrian business networking event this month when comedian and actor Helen Lederer joins them as a special guest. She […]
Magic of Christmas comes to Kirkbride
Christmas wishes really did come true for the pupils at Kirkbride Primary School when elves arrived from the North Pole, bringing gifts and festive cheer ahead of the Christmas holidays. […]
School pals reunited on Stagecoach trip are stars of Christmas campaign
School friends reunited thanks to a Stagecoach bus trip after decades apart are now starring in the bus company’s Christmas adverts. Pensioners Brenda Parry and Barbara Chorley hadn’t seen each […]
Workington Town takes rugby on the road with Town on Tour community sessions
Workington Town’s ‘Town on Tour’ initiative continues to inspire young rugby league players across West Cumbria, as star players visit local junior teams to deliver fun training sessions and promote grassroots sport. […]
Bonfire Night: Keeping Pets Safe During Firework Season
Bonfire Night and firework season is an exciting time for many, but for some pets it can be a source of fear and distress. At this time of year, as […]
Catch the bus to the bonfire
There are some spectacular bonfires and firework displays across Cumbria around November 5, the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’s attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. An organised display is […]
Pupils plant flowers for a greener future
Youngsters at a school near Penrith have been helping plant wildflowers as part of a project to restore sites for bees and other pollinators. Pupils at Lowther Endowed School & […]
Big turnout to see parade of historic buses through the Lakes District
There was a large turnout from curious onlookers to see a parade of historic buses pass through the Lake District, organised by the UK’s leading bus operator Stagecoach. A convoy […]
Howzat for helping kids’ sport in Cumbria?
Cumbrian sports clubs are being urged to take advantage of a £50k fund launched by Fibrus Broadband which has already given a massive boost to a village cricket club. The […]
Carlisle to host first-ever Northern Whisky Festival
Carlisle will welcome whisky lovers from across the UK later this year when the city hosts the first-ever Northern Whisky Festival. The event will bring together the country’s top distilleries […]
Fibrus booklet helping children stay safe online this summer
Children in Cockermouth are among hundreds across Cumbria who have been getting a timely reminder about the importance of staying safe online thanks to Fibrus Broadband. During the summer holidays, […]
Paragon Veterinary Group opens woodland walk in Newbiggin to the public with help from local pupils’
A brand-new woodland walk was officially opened to the public by 50 excited schoolchildren yesterday. Paragon Veterinary Group has turned over three hectares of its land at Newbiggin near Penrith […]
New arts and culture newsletter for Cumbria hits 1k subscribers in first few weeks
A newsletter dedicated to showcasing Cumbria’s vibrant arts and culture scene has attracted over 1,000 subscribers in the few weeks since its launch. Curated Cumbria’s free weekly selection of articles […]
Bus is just the ticket for half-term family day trips
Fancy a day out with the children with the added excitement of taking them by bus? If you don’t have a car, or can’t face using it this half-term, Stagecoach […]
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 […]
Tom to put businesses in the picture
Taking great photos for work and social media will be the focus of professional photographer Tom Kay at a business networking event on the shores of Derwentwater. The session, for […]
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 & […]