The following is released on behalf of the Appleby Horse Fair Multi-Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group (MASCG) A month ahead of the 2023 Appleby Horse Fair, Fair-goers who bring trailers (towed caravans) are being reminded of the importance of planning ahead and not arriving too soon. The number of stopping places is limited, with changes to… Continue reading People urged not to set off too soon ahead of Appleby Horse Fair 2023
Nurses in Lancashire and South Cumbria reflect on heart-warming moments from their careers as the NHS celebrates International Nurses Day. The annual campaign held on Friday 12 May not only recognises the importance of the nursing profession but also gives nurses the chance to reflect on pivotal moments within their careers. Coinciding with the anniversary… Continue reading International Nurses Day – an opportunity to reflect on the impact nurses make
Residents will soon be able to have their say on improvements to cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow. The proposals are part of ambitious plans to provide safe, healthy and environmentally friendly travel options across the town. A consultation – which launches next Friday, 19 May – will invite views on various design options… Continue reading Consultation to launch on Barrow cycle route designs
Simon Fell, the Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, is leading the campaign to retain what he calls a ‘vital and very specialist’ team of more than forty civil servants who work with a niche range of industrial injuries and disablement benefits. Yesterday, Mr Fell met with a Minister for the Department for Work… Continue reading Furness MP continues to fight for Phoenix House
Officers are appealing for information following a break-in at Furness Childcare in Carlisle Street in Barrow. The break-in occurred at some time between 05/05/23 and 11/05/23 and damage was caused inside. Police are appealing for any witnesses that may have seen anything. to come forward. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online… Continue reading Local Appeal – Break-in at Furness Childcare in Carlisle Street, Barrow
Enjoy the health benefits of walking and join a Ramblers Wellbeing Walk Throughout May, Active Cumbria are encouraging people to attend their local Ramblers Wellbeing Walk and get involved with National Walking Month. National Walking Month is a campaign by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking. The campaign celebrates the health and happiness… Continue reading Enjoy the health benefits of walking and join a Ramblers Wellbeing Walk
DACH (Dalton Arts, Culture & Heritage) has released its logo to start the launch countdown to promoting the new Heritage Trail in Dalton-in-Furness, for Celebrate Dalton Day on June 10th, 2023. You will soon be seeing it popping up everywhere and on social media. It has taken many months to get to this point,… Continue reading The Butterfly Effect
📣🎧🎙️ Get ready for an exciting episode of All Things Festival with Deb, featuring the talented “Country Cousins” Katie and Carly! 🌟 These two amazing artists will be joining us to talk about their new single “Heaven Help My Heart,” which is set to release in June. They’ll also be discussing all things country and… Continue reading Catch up… All Things Festival with Country Cousins 17 May 23
Russ Palmer will be chatting with these two amazing individuals about their work in the last 6 months as the creative director and filmmaker for SAFA Cumbria. They have been creating videos to celebrate and share our communities’ lived experiences and mental health stories, and the impact has been incredible! 🙌 Lois Graham and Ian… Continue reading Catch up… Russ at Drivetime with Lois Graham and Ian Burns from SAFA Cumbria
Residents in Bootle and Millom are being giving the opportunity to have their say on two art installations proposed for their areas. The artwork is part of the Deep Time arts programme that has already seen artwork by internationally renowned artists installed in parts of the west coast of Cumbria. As part of the pre-planning… Continue reading Have your say on artwork proposed in the Cumberland area