The Prime Minister has confirmed that as part of the next stage of the roadmap out of lockdown (step 4), people will no longer be legally required to wear face […]
Tag: Lockdown
Growing number of carers taking on more through lockdown
Carers organisations across Cumbria are reporting a growing number of people taking on caring roles and existing Carers taking on more responsibilities since the COVID pandemic hit the country almost […]
Lakes hotelier’s view with Jamie Shail – New beginnings… or a truly dire situation?
New beginnings… or a truly dire situation? We all hoped that the start of 2021 might herald a new beginning but unfortunately we find ourselves in yet another national lockdown, […]
Legal Update: New national lockdown guidance
DUE to the third national lockdown announced on 4 January, the Government has issued stay at home guidance, including a legal requirement for employees to work at home where possible, says […]
Small Cumbrian businesses pull together during lockdown…
AS the UK emerges from its second national lockdown, Grasmere Gingerbread® is championing a host of successful collaborations with other small firms in Cumbria in time for this weekend’s Small […]
Chamber urges the public to support local businesses through lockdown
CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce is urging people to shop local as far as possible during lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a national lockdown starting this Thursday to run […]
The power of poetry for our young people during lockdown
A WONDERFUL project organised by the North Pennines AONB Partnership is giving the youngest members of our community the opportunity to express their feelings and emotions about the past three […]
Legal Update: Redundancy after lockdown – collective consultation
RECENTLY the employment team launched a mini-series of alerts focusing on redundancies as the UK eases out of lockdown, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. In the series, we […]
Learning in lockdown with our resident artist Helen Walsh
ANOTHER month whizzes by and as lock-down rules are starting to ease (at least in England) I find myself reflecting on this strange time and the challenges and opportunities it’s […]
Will 04 July be the hospitality sector's Independence Day? asks Lakeland hotelier, Jamie Shail
BY now you are probably aware of numerous hospitality businesses including hotels and restaurants, pubs and bars closing their doors for good up and down the country, says Jamie Shail, […]
Iconic Cumbrian visitor attraction to bounce back with new identity
AN iconic Cumbrian visitor attraction is preparing to re-open with a new identity after lockdown. Nenthead Arts and Visitor Centre was closed by lockdown in March. When the attraction, housed […]
4 days to go countdown to Woolfest2020 – Thank you for my lockdown meditation.
THIS week is usually a highlight of the summer for me as a knitter. Woolfest is one of the biggest festivals of natural fibres in the world, and it takes […]
Redundancy after lockdown
It has been reported that more than a quarter of the UK workforce is currently furloughed and is being supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), says Caroline Rayner […]
Windermere Lake Cruises make self drive motor boats available for customers to rediscover lake after lockdown
WHILE Windermere Lake Cruises is most famous for its impressive fleet of large vessels and traditional launches like MV Swan, MV Teal, MV Tern and Queen of the Lake, it’s the attraction’s fleet of smaller […]
Getting through, getting on! Lockdown as our resident artist Helen Walsh sees it
ANOTHER strange month for us all and whilst there is still much uncertainty there are also signs of hope. As lock-down rules are slowly eased we’re able to get out […]
Life during lockdown in the commercial property sector
LANDLORDS and tenants are finding themselves in the unique but now widespread situation of premises being prevented from opening and doing business, says Kathryn Dean of Baines Wilson LLP. Meanwhile, […]
Cumbria Tourism welcomes roadmap to recovery but continues calls for visitors to stay away
FOLLOWING Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s latest update on lockdown measures for the UK last night (10 May), Cumbria Tourism has welcomed the roadmap to recovery but for now is continuing […]
Chamber urges caution as businesses look to reopen
CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce is advising businesses closed by lockdown to wait for detailed guidance before they reopen. Speaking to the nation on Sunday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said […]