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Coming up in this week's update...
A public drop-in event, which will showcase one of the major investment plans for Workington, will be held on Wednesday 7 August between 10am and 3.30pm at Workington’s open-air market.
Work is beginning on the Workington Gateway which involves the key junction at Ramsay Brow and Bridge Street, and improvements to Hall Brow and Hall Park.
For more information about all of the Workington schemes visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/workington
The next two Operation Respect days are:
- Harriston Green, Aspatria - Tuesday 6 August
- Windsor Road, Westfield, Workington - Thursday 8 August
Fnd out more at: Get ready for Operation Respect | Cumberland Council
The award-winning Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC) has returned to Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse for a short mini-archaeological dig.
Archaeologists and volunteers hope to excavate a so far unexplored part of the site to discover the size of the original bathhouse, now thought the be the largest building on Hadrian’s Wall. The true size of the building (currently estimated at 60m by 50m) is one the remaining mysteries of the site.
The dig at Carlisle Cricket Club started on Tuesday 30 July and will take place until Saturday 3 August. Volunteers will be on site each day to speak to visitors between 10am and 4pm.
Limited spaces are available for volunteers. No prior experience in archaeology is needed, just enthusiasm in learning about Carlisle’s past.
Find out more on the Uncovering Roman Carlisle website
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Join us for the grand opening of the newly regenerated Devonshire Street in Carlisle!
Date: Saturday 3 August
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Location: Devonshire Street, Carlisle
Enjoy live performances from local bands:
1pm: 99 Mr Benns
2pm: Ryan Davidson
3pm: Somethin' Brewin'
4pm: The Window View
5pm: Red Handed Siren
Come see the transformation, celebrate with the community, and support local businesses.
Find out more about the completed scheme here.
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You can enjoy all the fun of the seaside by visiting The Beacon Museum this summer.
New for 2024, the Whitehaven museum team has brought the beach indoors with a new exhibition covering the history of the seaside since the Victorian era.
Running until 13 October in the Harbour Gallery, it looks at how the changes in working conditions and the development of the railways during the 19th Century meant that working people began to flock to the country’s beaches on their days off.
Day trips to the beach and Thomas Cook’s brand-new package holidays meant healthy sea air away from city smog, as well as plenty of fun for all the family playing games and watching entertainments in the music halls, piers and arcades.
You can find out more at the museum’s website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/
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Head down to Maryport’s historic harbourside next weekend for Taste Cumbria’s Taste of the Sea festival.
Now in its fourth year, this extravaganza of food and drink is getting bigger and better. It takes place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024 in a slightly different seafront location - on the grassland at Marine Road, next to Maryport Marina.
Expect more than 50 stalls in the Producers’ Market selling everything from food and drink to crafts and gifts. For the latest information on all the Taste Cumbria events, and to buy tickets for Bingo Loco and Fish and Fizz, go to www.visitallerdale.co.uk/taste-cumbria-home
Taste of the Sea’s main sponsor is Maryport Town Council, and its supporters are Vici, Grants Oaked Smoked, Thomas Armstrong Construction, Maryport Harbour Authority and Maryport Business Group.
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Thanks to everyone that attended the Cleator Moor Town Deal engagement event on Tuesday 30 July.
If you didn’t make the event, you can see all the exhibition material on the Town Deal website and you can also have your say by taking part in an online survey.
Please take a look and respond before Friday 9 August. Your opinion matters. https://cleatormoortowndeal.org.uk/connected-town/
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Want to know more about the Millom Town Deal?
What schemes are included and how are they progressing?
Check out their recently updated FAQs
A Cumbria Business Expo 2024 will take place at Carlisle Racecourse on Friday 20 September, 9am to 3pm, with the support of Carlisle Ambassadors and Cumberland Council.
The Cumbria Business Expo is one of four annual regional exhibitions delivered by Shout Expo in the North West, alongside Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region. The Cumbria Business Expo is expected to attract around 100 exhibitors and more than 1,000 visitors.
With extensive social media coverage before, during and after the event, and highly competitive partnership and exhibitor packages available, Cumbria Business Expo offers businesses unlimited opportunities for new leads and brand promotion. Businesses interested in an exhibition space should visit https://www.shoutexpo.com/attend-cumbria or email info@shoutexpo.com
Several affordable bungalows are now available to all those who live or work in Cumbria, located at the desirable Saltom Bay Heights development in the idyllic harbour town of Whitehaven. Recently reduced to the new price of £154,995, these detached bungalows are ready for immediate move-in.
The homes are perfect for those looking to downsize or have reduced mobility.
We are excited to officially announce the Stars of Tomorrow Ball, a premier charity event, will be held on 6 September at Energus, Workington, bringing together the business community of Cumberland for an unforgettable evening of Hollywood glamour.
The event has been created to raise money for a newly created Enrichment Fund dedicated to supporting cared for and care experienced children and young people.
Tickets for the Stars of Tomorrow Ball are available now. A few remaining sponsorship packages are also offered, providing businesses with the chance to showcase their commitment to young people in Cumberland while enjoying exclusive benefits and recognition during the event. Contact Emma.Williamson@Cumberland.gov.uk to reserve your table.
Aspatria Library has been transformed to combine the local library and children's centre into a modern, fit-for-purpose building designed to meet the needs of residents. The library will be open to the public from Wednesday 7 August and a celebration event will be taking place week beginning 19 August for all the community to come along.
With summer finally making an appearance it's important to remember to #RespectTheWater
While the cool water in Cumbria may look appealing for a dip in this heat, there can be many hidden dangers under the surface of the water.
Please be aware of the dangers of pier jumping, as going into the water can be risky for several reasons, such as sudden cold, hidden dangerous objects, strong currents, and potential for illness or infections.
Remember and share this RNLI advice – if you get into trouble in the water, #FloatToLive:
- Tilt your head back, ears submerged.
- Relax and try to breathe normally.
- Move your hands to help you stay afloat.
- It's OK if your legs sink, we all float differently.
- Spread your arms and legs to improve stability.
Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard if you get in trouble near the water or see someone struggling. Never enter the water to help a person or animal.
For more information Respect the Water – National Drowning Prevention Campaign (rnli.org)
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Cumberland Council is thrilled to announce the one-year anniversary of the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project. This significant milestone marks a year of progress and collaboration in developing an 8km road that will connect Junction 42 of the M6 with the A595 at Newby West.
The CSLR project is set to ease congestion in Carlisle city centre and support the development of St Cuthbert’s Garden Village.
To mark the occasion, a celebration event, held on Wednesday 24 July, brought together key stakeholders and funders, including representatives from Homes England, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, principal contractor Galliford Try Infrastructure, and supply chain partners.
The event highlighted the project’s successes to date, ongoing and completed social value initiatives, economic benefits and looking forward to the next year.
Delegates enjoyed a site tour to see for themselves the progress to date with an opportunity to ask questions to contractors.
You can view a fly-through video of how the CSLR site currently looks here: https://youtu.be/jeNkkuYikok
The afternoon session included an overview of the social value and community initiatives the project has supported over the past year and the plans for the next year.
Hear in this video from Alan Bingham, CSLR Project Director, on why social value is so important to use on the CSLR project: https://youtu.be/AdD_8Cl85jY
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