News

Cumberland Council is excited to announce the launch of its winter Holiday Activity and Food programme. This initiative aims to provide a range of engaging activities and nutritious meals for eligible children during the upcoming Christmas holidays.

One of the stars of TV’s Bake Off will be cooking up a feast at Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth. Crystelle Pereira will appear on the festival’s Demo Stage on Saturday 9 December at 1pm, then signing copies of her debut book, My Flavour Kitchen, for cookery fans from 2pm.

CUMBERLAND residents are encouraged to complete a survey to help the local council and researchers have a better understanding of food insecurity in the area.   

A new survey highlights areas of concern around underage drinking in Workington

Carlisle’s Teenage Market is continuing to capture the imagination of the area’s young entrepreneurs with all stalls at the December market booked with 24 hours of the event being advertised. 

On the build-up to the festive season, Cumberland Council is encouraging residents to shop local and support local businesses. Cumberland Council and town councils are lining up events to attract visitors and showcase the shops and traders within the area.

Cumberland Council is asking local residents to join them at their annual Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December at 6pm on both days.

A Bronze Age gold arm ring of regional significance and national interest will soon go on show at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven.

An artist in residence will be walking in the acclaimed footsteps of LS Lowry, Sheila Fell, Percy Kelly and William Mitchell after moving into Maryport’s new Shipping Brow Gallery.

Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.