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 Submitted by Aaron Cockbain 26/09/2023    FOLK AT THE JOHN PEEL Station Road, Wigton CA7 9AE admin@wigtontheatre.org www.wigtontheatre.org www.ticketsource.co.uk/wigtontheatre   You can pick up tribute bands all over the place, but Wigton’s John Peel Theatre brings you the real thing, starting with the multi talented Charlie Dore, on tour now with the equally impressive Julian Littman:   Writer and singer of 70s hit, Pilot of the Airwaves , she has written songs recorded by Tina Turner, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, and Jimmy Nail amongst others.   “A gift for melody, lyrically brave, poignant, entertaining, original.” The Guardian ****   The John Peel is lucky to have booked this amazing duo, as one of only 14 towns in the country from Cornwall to the most northerly part of their tour in Wigton.   Charlie Dore/Julian Littman 28 th September https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE9xQbwCpio “ There are limi...

 Submitted by  Helen Bartosinski  23rd March 2023 Barrow’s famous moose will be coming out of the vaults for a special one-week celebration of the historic sights & sounds of Duke Street. The huge moose’s head is among the most fondly-remembered artefacts from Barrow Museum’s previous home above the town’s library. Now it’ll be on display for one week only at 105 Duke Street from March 27-Apr 2 as part of a multimedia installation exploring memories of the old museum, Pass’s Department Store and The Public Hall. “It was above the door as you went in, enormous it was!" said Walney resident Margaret, one of the old museum’s regular visitors whose memories will be among the sounds in the exhibition. “As a little child, going up the stairs it was quite something!”. It’s said mischievous boys would sneak up to pat it on the head.   Margaret’s among many Barrovians whose memories of Duke Street have been recorded as part of the Re: Discover Barrow project funded b...

 Submitted by Greg Stephenson Gundog PR 20th March 2023  L to R Culinary School Lecturer Andrew Salt ... and Service Industries at Kendal College Kendal College’s Hospitality and Catering team in conjunction with the Simon Rogan Academy have emerged victorious in the 2023 Professional Association of Catering Education (PACE) awards, taking home the accolade for Best Industry Partnership. The PACE awards have been recognising the efforts and successes of educational establishments across the nation for over two decades. PACE is the representative body for hospitality and education, including schools, further education colleges and universities throughout the UK. The body’s aim is to encourage catering educational institutions to work together to manage the challenges of continual change in hospitality and catering education and training. The partnership between the Simon Rogan Academy and Kendal College, won the highly regarded award earlier this month (Saturday 11th March). Th...

 Submitted by Jan Nicholson 15th March 2023 Due to the arrival of Olivia in December Kendal Hostel is only taking whole hostel bookings and single bookings from regular clients Monday to Friday.. If you are looking at booking the whole hostel 14 rooms 44 beds  or wanting regular bookings for your staff please phone Kristina on 07795198197 or send a message to kristina@kendalhostel.co.uk.

Submitted by Greg Stephenson Gundog PR 20th March 2023  Kevin & Nicola Tickle, Heft, High Newton credit Phil Rigby Photography We're proud to announce that Heft, High Newton, is a regional business winner in the pub category of the England leg of the Countryside Alliance Awards 2023. Heft won through to claim the North of England pub title, and now owners Kevin & Nicola Tickle and their team will go forward to the grand final, with the chance of adding the overall UK title to their name. The Cumbrian inn and restaurant will now compete against fellow winners from across Wales, Scotland and England to see who claims the plaudits, which will be announced at a Champions Reception held at the House of Lords, on Wednesday 17 May 2023. The overall winner in each category will be selected by The Countryside Alliance’s national judging panel, which is chaired by Countryside Alliance Chief Executive Tim Bonner, food critic and author William Sitwell, and Daily Telegraph Associate Ed...

 Submitted by Kezz Turner 14th March 2023 TWO key team members of a Barrow arts charity are the writing talent behind a new Peaky Blinders Virtual Reality game launched to critical acclaim last week (on 9th March 2023).  Signal Film and Media Co-director Kerry Kolbe took up a writing post with London-based games  company Maze Theory in 2019 alongside writing partner and Signal Film and Media’s Trustee & tutor  Karen Bird. The pair worked remotely to script the game with Maze Theory’s design team throughout  the lockdown. Released last Thursday, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a virtual reality adventure that’s  been widely celebrated for its authenticity - the pair’s script is approved by show creator Steven  Knight and is delivered by lead cast members Cillian Murphy, who plays enigmatic gang leader  Tommy Shelby and Paul Anderson, who plays volatile brother Arthur Shelby. The story allows gamers  to explore the iconic locations of ...

 Submitted by Suzanne Elsworth, Elsworth Communications 14th March 2023  Trevor Mitchell, Historic England’s Director of the North and Levelling Up,joined Mark Jenkinson and Councillor Mike Johnson, Leader of Allerdale Borough Council, on Friday 10th March  Set up in 2020 by Allerdale Borough Council, Historic England and other local partners, the High Street Heritage Action Zone is delivering more than£560,000 of government funding for restoration works  Historic buildings are being restoredthroughout Senhouse Street and Curzon Street and a new art gallery is being created  The Heritage Action Zone is complementing the positive effect of the Future High Street Fund’s programme in the town, which includes the transformation of the landmark Christ Church building into a new Maritime Museun, the renovation of the former Carlton Cinema, and the creation of 16 additional residential units above shop units  The Heritage Action Zone is supported by the local cultural consortium whic...

 Submitted by Suzanne Elsworth, Elsworth Communications 14th March 2023 A host of free events are still to enjoy in Maryport this month as part of the town’s new cultural offering. From live music to author talks, a punk poet and a pub quiz, there is plenty happening throughout March. The events are offered as part of the Made in Maryport project, funded by Historic England as part of the Historic High Streets Cultural Programme and by Maryport Town Council. Author John Little appears at an event at the Town Hall in Senhouse Street on Thursday, March 16 from 7.30pm. He’ll be talking about his book MacDonald’s Choice, an epic sea saga. Her Citi in Crosby Street hosts Cumbrian composer Owen Evans on Friday, March 17 from 6.30pm. He’ll be sharing his favourite music from stage and screen – even delving into the scores of video games in his musical showcase. Performance poet Attila the Stockbroker will be marking more than 40 years of performing punk poetry at the Tap Tavern in High St...

 Submitted by Joe Sanders 14th March 2023 Cumbria Chamber’s second event in collaboration with Haverigg Prison invited Chamber members and other local businesses to the prison to explore ways of employing prisoners and ex-offenders. Haverigg, which is situated near Millom in South Cumbria, is a Category D prison meaning that prisoners are housed in open conditions. To qualify for Category D status, prisoners undergo a stringent review process and are required to be engaged in full-time work or training in preparation for release into communities all over the UK. Through organising these events with HMP Haverigg, Cumbria Chamber aims to address the current labour shortage in Cumbria and give businesses the opportunity to explore alternative options for recruitment. There’s also the wider social aim of rehabilitating prisoners and reducing reoffending rates, as evidence has shown that employment reduces the chance of reoffending among prison leavers significantly. After check-in, att...

 Submitted by Greg Stephenson Gundog PR 14th March 2023 Robert Unwin owner of Roast Mutton Butchers Cumbria’s Roast Mutton, in Kendal, has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories in the National Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards 2023. The Kendal based butchery, owned and run by Robert Unwin, which specialises in sourcing and supplying only the finest quality locally reared, slow grown, grass-fed heritage meats, has been shortlisted in both the North of England Butcher's Shop of the Year and the Sustainability Initiative categories. The Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards are the only UK awards dedicated to recognising independent butchers across the UK and as such are designed to reward these vibrant, progressive, locally based businesses. Each year the 13 award categories champion best practice in the local meat chain from producer and processor to retailer. The award categories cover six regions covering the whole UK as well as specialist categories; including Butcher'...

 Submitted by Kezz Turner 9th March 2023 COASTAL-THEMED DIGITAL ART EXHIBITION TO LAUNCH AT COOKE’S STUDIOS THIS SPRING SIGNAL FILM AND MEDIA are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new exhibition of artworks throughout April as part of our TIDAL programme of digital arts activity focussing on the unique identity of the Furness coastline. You and Me, Outside is the first of a series of artworks produced for TIDAL to be exhibited by Manchester-based artist, Jack Brown and local young people. This will be the first of three exhibitions taking place throughout 2023 as part of this digital arts programme and launches on Friday 31st March at Cooke’s Studios. Jack Brown has been working with year 10 pupils from a Barrow school during February and March exploring the exhilarating Barrow coastline and creating artwork through exploration of geographical and social boundaries. The collection of artworks are composed of sculpture, film, digital imagery and even karaoke and are desi...

 Submitted by  Araminta Hartley GNAAS 14th March 2023 Paramedic Lee Salmon, Charles Hird, Martin Keegan, Sue Wass and Dr John Ferris A man who was lucky to not lose his leg after being trampled by a cow has been reunited with the paramedic who helped him a year later. Charlie Hird, 64, from Alston, was on a group walk near Hallbankgate when he was injured after trying to help a couple who were being attacked by a cow. Recalling the incident, he said: “The cow was going berserk. I thought somebody’s going to die. “So I intervened to try and draw the cow off, and in doing so I stepped back into a gutter and the cow followed me, stumbled and fell on top of me. “So I'm now stuck underneath the cow. Honest to God, I thought that was it. But then the cow stood up and that's when the cow stood on my femur. At the same time she also brought one of her legs forward and clipped my head, giving me a big gash down the side of my head. “I tried to stand up, and as soon as I...

 Submitted by Joe Sanders 9th March 2023 Cumbria’s businesswomen were urged to be brave to overcome challenges and make the most of their careers at an event to celebrate International Women’s Day this week. Almost 100 women attended the event, Cumbria’s International Women's day, hosted by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce at North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith. The day started with four workshops covering topics including Women in Innovation, Business Resilience, Equality and Diversity and Financial Freedom. After lunch attendees then gathered for the panel discussion which featured Joanne Hunter co- director of Grasmere Gingerbread, Angela Barker group director, safety excellence & assurance at QinetiQ, Joanne Holborn partner and head of employment law and training at Baines Wilson, and Nikki Dixon marketing director at Daniel Thwaites. The discussion covered topics including business ethos, technology, gender equality, and role models. The panelists also talked a...