Bowness Bay Brewing’s founder and owner is aiming to make the brewery a key contributor to Kendal’s economy by supporting local enterprises. Richard Husbands, the owner of Bowness Bay Brewing […]
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Lake District attraction extends their visitor season with moonlight experiences
With school holidays ending, families may think days-out fun is over, but they can, in fact, experience a fabulous moon or moonlit adventure, at a non-astronomical price, or have indoor […]
Ginger Bakers create cakes to support mental health charity – Growing Well
Well being and mental health go hand in hand, which is why it’s no surprise that poor mental health can affect anyone at any time, and the impact on individuals […]
Cumbrian food business takes part in family business placement scheme
Every business wants to succeed and thanks to a scheme run by Cumbria Business Growth Hub small and medium–sized enterprises across Cumbria are benefitting from a Family Business Placement Scheme. […]
Northern Baker shortlisted for two national baking awards
The shortlisted finalists for this year’s Baking Industry Awards 2019, (BIA), the baking industry Oscars have been announced and Northwest based artisan baker and owner of Lovingly Artisan, Plumgarth’s, Kendal, […]
New Food & Drink Show coming to Rheged this September
The Rheged Food & Drink Show 2019 aims to celebrate the finest producers in Cumbria and the North – promoting themes of local, sustainable, high quality, innovative and authentic food […]
Cumbrian cake maker has two products shortlisted for national awards
Lisa Smith, owner of Ginger Bakers, based at Plumgarths, near Kendal, discovered on Monday (15 July), that the company’s Westmorland Pepper Cake had been shortlisted as a finalist in the […]
Cumbria’s literary prowess alive and well
Cumbria’s rich and varied heritage has been celebrated at the 35th Hunter Davies Lakeland Book of the Year Awards, with the announcement of Alan Cleaver and Lesley Park’s The Corpse Roads of Cumbria as the […]
Bowness Bay Brewing continues expansion plans with Barrel House bar
Following on from its recent investment into new brewing equipment, Bowness Bay Brewing is continuing with expansion plans by launching its own bar called the Barrel House. The new bar, […]
Cumbrian builder Russell Armer community funding boosts projects in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale
Funds donated by Cumbria-based housebuilder Russell Armer Homes have provided a much-needed boost for two worthwhile projects in South Lakeland, benefiting the local communities in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale. Russell […]
Northwest bakery named the UK’s best
Northwest based bakery Lovingly Artisan, which operates at Plumgarths, near Kendal, and at Altrincham Market, Manchester, have won two top bakery awards at the inaugural Bakery Business Magazine National Bakery […]
Langdale Estate collaborates with Cumbrian artisan companies to create bespoke wheelchair
The Langdale Estate has partnered with two Cumbrian artisan businesses to create two beautiful bespoke wheelchairs for guests. The estate, which is home to Brimstone Hotel, Brimstone Spa, Langdale Hotel […]
Northern coffee merchant leading the way with the UK's next big coffee innovation… Nitro Cold Brew
Farrer’s Coffee Merchant’s, Kendal, have partnered with Europe’s leading independent coffee tech innovators to perfect the ultimate Nitro Cold Brew… Sounds a little off the wall… maybe a bit like […]
Cumbrian bakery named amongst the UK’s best
The team from Cumbrian bakers Lovingly Artisan, based at Plumgarths, near Kendal, have just found out that they had been named Cumbria’s best bakery. They were named alongside 66 other […]
Lake District parks honour six customer service superstars
Customer service champions from four top-ranked holiday parks in Cumbria have been put in the spotlight by their bosses at Lake District Estates. The six have each been presented with […]
Shap Chippy launches line up for Kendal Calling
It has to count as one of Cumbria’s craziest gigs of the year. Regulars dropping in at the Shap Chippy for their Friday night fish supper were treated to a […]
5 ways to fill the gap left by Cumbria’s literary festival
The first day after the 10 days and nights of Cumbria’s festival of words and ideas – Words by the Water says Karen Morley-Chesworth. After having so many great speakers, […]







