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Shared Lives week
This week we have been marking Shared Lives Week. Becoming a Shared Lives Carer means starting on a journey of personal and professional growth.
We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, empowering people with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to thrive in their roles and help others thrive in life!
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Come and join us at the Solway Coast Discovery Days
Cumberland Council is inviting residents and businesses to join the Solway Coast AONB event (area of outstanding beauty), with the support from Natural England to celebrate King Charles III England Coast Path in Cumbria!
The Solway Coast Discovery Days event is free to attend and will be taking place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, from 10am – 4pm, each day.
The event based at Blue Dial Farm will allow visitors to meet a wide range of partners, including the Countryside Access Team from Cumberland Council.
People are also being encouraged to walk along the King Charles III England Coast Path multi-user route, from Allonby to Maryport where there will be a range of exciting activities, including wildlife spotting, beach mindfulness, photography, a Roman re-enactment, shoreline beasties, beach games, storytelling and toddler walks with Tikes Hikes for those little legs.
For more information, please go to the Solway Coast AONB website, which will include a programme of events.
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We’ve brought our first empty home back to life thanks to our enforced sales policy
The mid-terraced house in central Carlisle has been unoccupied for five years.
We stepped in when damp was spreading to adjacent homes, after many attempts were made to engage with the legal owner. Works in default were arranged under the Environmental Protection Act to limit any further damage.
This meant a sale could be enforced, as the cost of the works totalled more than £1,000, under our new enforced sales policy.
Executive meeting
This week the council’s Executive committee met in Whitehaven.
Cllr Elaine Lynch started the meeting with a speech to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day which is on 11 July and remembers those who died in the atrocity which took place in 1995.
Councillors also agreed how the £1m funding which comes from the Sellafield Social Impact Investment Fund will be spent in the next 12 months. The money supports social and economic schemes in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas.
Armed Forces Covenant
We have also demonstrated our continuing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community by agreeing to sign the National Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and will not be disadvantaged in accessing public services by their military service.
The decision to endorse the signing of the Covenant was made at our Executive meeting.
Open-air theatre events at Talkin Tarn
Join the critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company at Talkin Tarn Country Park, Carlisle on Thursday 6 July at 7pm for their performance of Jane Austen’s Emma. This fast-paced, physical, and funny show is filled with romance, music and The Pantaloons’ own charming brand of theatrical chaos. Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages. Bring a picnic and something to sit on!
Our Artisan Fete returns to Distington Victorian Walled Garden
Our Artisan Fete returns to the Distington Victorian Walled Garden Saturday 15 July, from 10am to 4pm (which is free to enter).
There will be a vibrant outdoor market bursting with local businesses proudly displaying their exquisite crafts. Visitors can expect to find a diverse array of handmade items, ranging from woodcarving and leather goods to soft furnishings and candles.
But that's not all – prepare to be utterly charmed as our furry friends make a grand return! By popular demand, alpacas and pygmy goats will grace us with their presence once again. Experience the pure joy of meeting these captivating creatures up close and personal. And for a small fee, don't miss the chance to take a leisurely stroll alongside the alpacas and create unforgettable memories.
If you have any questions or need more information about the fete, please feel free to call us at 01946 598305. We're here to help.
We hope you can join us at the Artisan Fete - we can't wait to welcome you!
Cumberland Council helps to celebrate the NHS’s 75th birthday
Cumberland Council is helping the NHS to celebrate their 75th birthday, by lighting numerous buildings and local landmarks in blue lighting.
The buildings that will be lit will be in the Court Square, Citadels, and Market Cross areas of Carlisle. The Civic Centre is also illuminating some of the windows, to form a blue heart for the NHS’s celebration. Allerdale House in Workington and The Beacon in Whitehaven will also be going blue.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, Cumberland Council will be lighting the relevant buildings in blue during the week of Monday 3 July to Sunday 9 July.
The NHS have other events that people can join in with. To find out more, please visit the NHS website.
Clubs invited to celebrate sport
The Beacon Museum is looking for sports clubs to become involved in a very special exhibition.
From October, the attraction in Whitehaven will celebrate all that is great about Cumberland’s local sports scene, past and present.
Some clubs have already agreed to get on board, and more are now being invited to share in the celebration.
Clubs that can share any photographs, old memorabilia or artefacts should get in touch. Each week, the museum will highlight a particular sport on its social media, and clubs could be invited to send speakers to events running alongside the exhibition.
Cumberland Council Customer and Visitor Experience Manager, Heather Holmes, said: “We’re very excited about this show – it’s the first time we’ve had an exhibition dedicated to the local sporting community. It will be a real celebration of how grass roots sport is such an important part of our community life.
“We are interested in all sports, but in particular swimming, rugby, football, cricket, fell running, other traditional Cumbrian sports, and ‘all ability’ sports.”
Any clubs who would like to get involved, or find out more, should contact Museum Curator Alex Milner at alex.milner@cumberland.gov.uk, by Friday 14 July.
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