Verey Books, Ullswater’s independent bookshop, is absolutely delighted to host the launch of Explodapedia – a series of science books written for young people and adults alike, described as ‘exploded […]
Category: People & activities
Leave the car at home this Easter
There are some cracking things for all the family to do around Cumbria during the Easter holidays – all without getting behind the wheel. Here is a selection with Stagecoach […]
Artist-in-Residence with Dawn Horton – Looking for Curlew
This winter has felt especially long and cold – having escaped illness over the past couple of years, in 2023, the viruses came to get me! I’m now back in good […]
Two new volunteers join Cumbria in Bloom for 2023 awards
Two new volunteers have joined the Cumbria in Bloom management team in time for the 2023 awards event. Each year gardeners across the county, including school children, towns and villages, […]
Rugby’s Tigers show off their stripes
The North West’s newest girls’ Rugby Union teams are set to show off their stripes – and their new strip – when they turn out at training sessions this weekend. […]
World’s Largest Hiking Event Series Comes to the UK – 51km and 94km Lake District events promise ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’
HIGHLANDER, the world’s first global long-distance hiking event series, has announced its expansion into the UK with the launch of HIGHLANDER Lake District. From 5-to-9 July, the Lake District, England’s […]
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 […]
Artist-in-residence Dawn Hurton – Landscape Connections
Before being taken down by COVID, I headed to Penrith Cinema for their screening of ‘Riverwoods’ to find a queue down the street, with even some people being turned away! […]
Activities for young unpaid Carers in Cumbria for half-term holidays
School holidays are a time for children to have a rest, however for many young people across Cumbria, the daily routine of caring for a parent or sibling continues. To […]
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 […]
“Windermere Children” film on big screen to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Award-winning drama “The Windermere Children” is to get a rare showing on the big screen as part of special events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. It tells the story of […]
VL Aesthetics to sponsor Premier Cumbria Wedding Show
A Cumbrian aesthetics clinic has announced it will be the headline sponsor of the county’s premier wedding show, which will have a special focus on diversity this year. VL Aesthetics, […]
Festival of Built Heritage returns to celebrate Barrow’s history
A free festival to celebrate Barrow’s built heritage is to take place in December. Organised by Barrow Borough Council, the festival will take place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December. It […]
A Free Festive Trail exploring the 12 Gifts of Christmas launches in Barrow
Creative fun and yuletide magic awaits families in Barrow as A BarrowFull of Christmas launches this weekend. 12 experiences exploring the gifts from the 12 days of Christmas will be […]
Artist-in-residence Dawn Horton – a walk in the woods.
Richard and Arron (R&A Collaborations) make wonderful films about British makers. This month it was my turn to become the subject of one. I’m currently very much in the early […]