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With only weeks to go until this year’s Cumberland Cobbler Solway Coast Cycling Festival, cycling enthusiasts are encouraging visitors to try out the packed programme of free activities. Following the success of last year’s event, closed circuit town centre racing returns to the pretty seaside town of Silloth on Saturday 8 June, between 10am and 5pm.

This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages. The programme for the popular community gala will include a packed programme of fun activities.

Cumbria Fostering’s foster carers are sharing their special ‘fostering moments’ in a new short film and on social media, during Foster Care Fortnight (13 to 26 May)

Cumberland Council would like to issue an important update regarding access to Corney Fell Road, connecting Duddon Bridge and Corney Village, specifically regarding Buckbarrow Bridge.

A hospitality expert is being sought to run one of Cumbria’s most exciting new venues. A new eatery is being created on Maryport’s Promenade, which will have amazing views across the Solway. This destination venue is part of Cumberland Council’s £12 million regeneration of the town, which will feature new facilities for residents and visitors alike.

Maryport Activity Centre, formerly known as the Wave, is to temporarily close from Sunday 26 May 2024 so it can undergo a major refurbishment.

Cumberland Council have organised a series of activities to support those affected by dementia.

A community archaeological dig is set to get underway in Carlisle, after recently revealing that one of their previous finds was thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire.

Improvements to a play area in Carlisle will get underway this summer after residents had their say. Local residents were asked to comment on proposed improvements for Parkland Village play area as part of a public consultation held in April.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the replacement and refurbishment of the heritage lanterns on Eden Bridges in Carlisle.