Cumbrian dog owners are being urged to take steps now to prepare their pets for Bonfire Night. Loud flashes and bangs caused by fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, […]
Category: People & activities
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 […]
Fibrus Broadband sports fund gives boost to successful girls’ football team
Cumbrian clubs are being urged to take advantage of a £50k Fund for grassroots sports launched by Fibrus Broadband which has already helped a Kendal under-15 girls’ football team. The […]
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits on another Grand Day Out
Despite rain and overcast skies, the latest Grand Day Out hosted by Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire brought smiles to the faces of those taking part. The Grand Days Out […]
Carlisle’s Historic Quarter Art Festival returns to showcase the city’s artists
An arts festival celebrating the city’s heritage is due to return for a fourth year this summer. The Historic Quarter Arts Festival is a competition and exhibition that celebrates the […]
Welcome return of Words by the Water this June
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 […]
Cartmel May Bank Holiday Races
A highlight of the Cumbrian calendar gets underway this month as Cartmel Racecourse launches the season with its May Spring bank holiday races. Every year families, visitors and race aficionados […]
Cumbrian businesses under starters orders for virtual coast to coast walk
Dozens of businesses across Cumbria are ready to embark on an unusual fundraising campaign – the Virtual Coast to Coast Corporate Challenge. Businesses across the county have signed up to […]
Scout and Guide leaders get digital boost from Fibrus
Community groups in Workington have received grants to help them make the most of digital opportunities. The funding has come from Full Fibre broadband company Fibrus, which launched the Fibrus […]
Catch the bus to the Marmalade Festival
Visitors to the World Marmalade Awards and Festival this Saturday can travel there on a special Stagecoach bus. The Marmalade Bus provides an hourly shuttle service between Penrith Railway Station, […]
Wind farm generates £1m in community benefits
A wind farm between Longtown and Gretna has paid more than £1m in grants to the local community. The nine turbines at Beck Burn began generating electricity in 2017 producing […]
Lakeland shoppers back South Cumbrian charities
Charity groups who support young people and pensioners across South Cumbria are amongst those benefiting from the generosity of shoppers at kitchenware retailer Lakeland. The Windermere-based business, which has 58 […]
From bunnies to egg hunts and trampolines to sandcastles, explore the best of Cumbria by bus this Easter
Newborn lambs, daffodils and chocolate galore mark the beginning of the Easter holidays for parents across Cumbria. To give you a helping hand, we’ve pulled together our favourite activities to […]
Egg rolling, mystery solving and treasure trail – Holker Hall’s Easter extravaganza
Do something different this Easter and take part in an interactive family-friendly mystery event in the spectacular grounds of Holker Hall and Gardens. Malice in Wonderland is part mystery, part […]
Return of the much missed Words by the Water Festival of Words and Ideas to Keswick 2024.
After a challenging period post pandemic festival organisers are excited to return to Theatre by the Lake for a five day festival from Wed 5 – Sun 9 June. What […]
Footballer Lumsdon opens up on mental health at wellbeing event
Former Carlisle United footballer Chris Lumsdon has talked candidly about his struggle with mental health. The stylish midfielder, who made 167 appearances for the Blues between 2004 and 2009, was […]
Project changes the face of volunteering in Cumbria
An initiative to break down barriers to volunteering in Cumbria’s cultural sector has been hailed as a resounding success and is set to leave a lasting legacy. Helping Hands has […]
Running Vet Shortlisted for Woman of the Year Award
A Cumbrian vet who ran for an astonishing 82 hours in the Alps has been shortlisted for a Woman of the Year award in her native Ireland. Emma Stuart, 33, […]