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 […]
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Helping Hands boosts volunteering in South Cumbria
More and more people across South Cumbria are taking up “life-changing” roles as volunteers in the arts, culture and heritage sector. The surge in interest has been prompted by Helping […]
Successful Cumbrian arts project under the spotlight
The work of an arts project that has helped hundreds of people find fulfilling volunteering roles in Cumbria is highlighted in a forthcoming podcast. Helping Hands is a two-year initiative, […]
Family fun on offer with Halloween workshops as part of Scaryport Festival
Adults and children alike are invited to get their spook on and take part in two Halloween-themed workshops this Saturday (21 October). The crafty workshops are being held to encourage […]
Scores of volunteers give Cumbrian culture a helping hand
Over 170 people have signed up to volunteer at Cumbria’s museums and art organisations thanks to an innovative new project. Helping Hands is a two-year project that aims to break […]