More than 500 school children visit the Roman dig
A Roman dig at Carlisle Cricket Club is in the process of welcoming more than 500 school children to the site.
School visits have been organised by Cumberland Council and Wardell Armstrong LLP to give an insight into the exciting project which has already unearthed two monumental Roman carved heads, described as ‘finds of a lifetime’ by Frank Giecco, Technical Director at Wardell Armstrong.
The dig got underway on Monday 22 May and following the generosity of local firm R H Irving Construction and Story Contracting, the excavation area and dig time have been expanded allowing even more volunteers to take part. The dig will now carry on until Saturday 24 June.
The site continues to be active and is open to the public between Monday and Saturday. Tours of the site are held at 11.30am and 3pm on each of these days. Volunteering opportunities are still available too. Book online.
Uncovering Roman Carlisle has received £56,700 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Wardell Armstrong LLP alongside Cumberland Council and Carlisle Cricket Club would like to get as many people to visit in this incredible project as possible.
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Weather information
The sunny weather we've been having recently also brings with it some risks.
There is currently a yellow heat health alert for the area for the next few days. More information on this can be found on the UK Health and Security Agency website.
Their website also has some advice on how you can keep yourself and others safe during periods of hot weather:
- check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
- know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
- keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
- if you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercise or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
- keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
- if you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly
- drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
There also remains a risk of thundery showers in the area. Keep an eye on the Met Office website for the latest.
And Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service have been issuing advice on how to enjoy our lakes and rivers safely in this warm weather.
Transformation of Dalston railway station begins
Through Northern Trains’ station adoption scheme, Cumberland Council’s Carlisle Day Services Team is transforming Dalston railway station. The changes will include the installation of beautiful plants, comfortable seating, creature habitats and art murals.
Dalston residents and railway users may have noticed work starting on the village station last week. The Carlisle Day Services Team has kicked off the development by cleaning, clearing, weeding and preparing the area. They’re now planting lavender, herbs and other sensory vegetation such as long grasses. Later this month they’ll be installing a hedgehog home, insect hotels and bird boxes. In July art murals will be designed, created and displayed on the platform for all to enjoy.
The Dalston Station project is being delivered by Carlisle Day Services in partnership with Community Rail Cumbria and Northern Trains. The works will not obstruct access to the station at any point.
Industrial action affecting waste collections in the former Allerdale area
Industrial action by Allerdale Waste Services staff continues to affect waste collections in the former Allerdale area.
We have an update from Allerdale Waste Services on recent efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial action and the discussions held with the UNITE and GMB Union representatives.
There is also more information on our website.
Hawker Festival in Carlisle
Carlisle is hosting the final day of its Hawker Festival today.
It is being held in the pedestrianised shopping area, outside the Old Town Hall and.
At the Hawker Festival, customers can enjoy tastes from across the globe.
Hot food stalls include their famous Wokman - authentic Chinese food, Greek kebabs spinach pies, loaded chicken and prawns, chicken noodle, teriyaki, Mexican burritos, Katsu noodles and chicken, and pizza. For sweet tooths and fresh food lovers, there will be freshly baked on the market macaroons, chocolate strawberries, nougat, baklava and toffees. Plus, cheese, chutneys and olives.
The Hawker Festival stalls is open between 10am and 7pm each day. Bars will close at 8pm.
Find out about fostering at Cumbria Fostering’s online event
Could you foster and make a difference to a child’s life?
Right now there is an urgent need for foster carers across Cumbria from all walks of life, for children of all ages. Different types of fostering require different types of people with a range of experience and backgrounds.
Some foster carers offer part-time care, looking after a child with a disability for one weekend a month to give their family some respite, while others may foster siblings on a long-term basis.
If you have at least one spare room and the time and commitment to nurture a child, then why not attend Cumbria Fostering’s online event on Thursday 15 June, from 7pm to 8pm, and find out more?
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Fun-filled day out in Cumberland area showcased in latest ‘Perfect Day’ video
A video of last year’s ‘Perfect Day’ competition has been released by Cumberland Council, showcasing the competition winner’s fun-filled day out in the west of the area.
The competition provided people with the chance of winning a free, fun-filled day out in the former Allerdale area - with offroad vehicle experiences, a meal in one of the area’s best restaurants, and an overnight stay in the stunning Borrowdale valley. The Perfect Day Competition was open to anyone in the UK above the age of 18.
Last year’s competition, organised by Allerdale Borough Council and now managed by Cumberland Council, asked entrants to post pictures and videos of what they considered to be their perfect day on social media using the hashtag #perfectdayinallerdale and tagging the Visit Allerdale Twitter, Facebook or Instagram accounts.
The winner of last year’s Perfect Day competition was Kathy George. Kathy’s entry to the competition was an Instagram reel which featured all of her favourite places in the former Allerdale area.
Kathy’s prize was a fun-filled day out, featuring an off-road vehicle experience and ghyll scrambling in Keswick, an evening meal in Workington, and an overnight stay in Borrowdale.
A Cumbria-based video production team, Fluid Productions, joined Kathy on her day out, capturing all of the great activities she enjoyed with her husband, Dan. The full video of Kathy’s Perfect Day is available on the Cumberland Council YouTube channel.
Have your say
Drop-in to see the upcoming Conservation Area Appraisal for Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church.
If you'd like to have a chat, look at the document to see how things are shaping up and leave your thoughts, please pop in to the Library at the Hub between 11am and 1pm on Tuesday 13 June.
Don’t forget we also have consultations on plans for Devonshire Street as well as on our draft Licensing Policy and our draft Gambling Policy. Find out more on these at: Cumberland Council - Citizen Space
Full Council meeting
It was our first full Council meeting this week since the Annual General Meeting in May.
Councillors agreed on a motion expressing concern for the difficulties residents face accessing dentist treatment, as well as some actions designed to better understand and help improve the situation.
Councillors also considered reports on the parish governance arrangements in Carlisle. They agreed with Carlisle City Council’s decision not to establish a new parish and parish council for the Stanwix Urban area.
They also agreed not to proceed with a Local Governance Review for the wider unparished area of Carlisle as they felt “to do so would be premature given the arrangements which have recently been made for community representation, namely the Community Panels and Community Engagement Panels. A further report shall be brought to Council for consideration during 2024.”
More details on this, and other meetings, including the Planning Committee can be found at:
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