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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teenage Market to take place in Maryport this summer
Young entrepreneurs will be in West Cumbria next month as Maryport hosts its first-ever Teenage Market. The pop-up market will form part of the Taste of the Sea festival, running on August 9 and 10. Open to those aged eight to 25, the Teenage Market offers a supportive, risk-free environment to sell products, build confidence, and develop entrepreneurial skills. Councillor Anne Quilter, executive member for vibrant and healthy places at Cumberland Council, said: "I am thrilled to see the Teenage Market taking place in Maryport for the first time and that it is being incorporated into one of our wonderful Taste Cumbria events. "Feedback from the young people who have taken part in previous markets has shown how much it has helped to develop their self-confidence and sense of achievement as well giving them a fun and enjoyable day. "I encourage any young person who is thinking about signing up to have a stall at the Maryport Teenage Market to get involved and begin your business journey." The market will be delivered in partnership with Taste Cumbria and Maryport Horizons CIC, following the success of previous Teenage Markets in Carlisle. Participants will be provided with a gazebo and table. Young traders from across West Cumbria have already signed up, with goods on offer set to include crochet soft toys, bags, macrame keyrings, 3D-printed items, sweet treats, and Cumbrian-made streetwear. Karen Harwood, whose daughter Rose will be trading for the first time at the event, said: "Rose has always loved making things for family and friends and then had the idea to set up her own business, Fellcraft. "Rose has been looking for places to sell her homemade crafts, so when she heard about the Teenage Market through school this seemed the perfect opportunity." Paul Williamson of Maryport Horizons CIC said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Cumberland Council and Taste Cumbria to bring the Teenage Market to Maryport. "At Maryport Horizons we are working to attract and maximise community investment to improve the lives of those living in Maryport and the surrounding areas. "The Teenage Market totally complements these aspirations by providing an opportunity for our young people to showcase their talents and develop their business skills, showing that Maryport really is a place where businesses can grow and be supported." There is still time for young people to get involved. Applicants must create a performer profile on the Teenage Market website before applying to trade on either Saturday or Sunday, or both days. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 11. The Maryport Teenage Market is supported by funding from the UK government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Taste Cumbria's Taste of the Sea festival will take place around Maryport harbour and the town's new event space. The event will feature a producers market, live cookery demonstrations, music, and family activities. For full details on the festival, visit To register for the Teenage Market, email teenagemarket@ for more information.
BBC News
29-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Views sought on Cumberland Council library service future
Library users are being asked for their views as a council tries to future-proof its survey from Cumberland Council is asking residents to have their say on library buildings, digital services, staff and ideas for the council said it wanted to make sure services were accessible to all, and make the most of increasingly popular digital offerings, such as e-books and than 1,000 people had already taken part, the council said, but it hoped more would do so before the 4 July deadline. Carlisle Library, in the Lanes Shopping Centre, is currently undergoing a £3.3m renovation and had to temporarily close earlier this year over a "serious building issue".The refurbishment, funded by the government, includes electrical rewiring and the creation of a children's zone, study spaces and adult learning classrooms. Councillor Anne Quilter, executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: "We're very proud of the library service already, but as a new authority with our own priorities and ambitions, as well as the rapidly changing needs of our community and user habits, we want to ensure that the service will meet future needs. "Thank you to all those people who've taken part in the survey so far, your feedback will be incredibly valuable to us as we look to ensure that the offering is fit for the future. "Time is, though, running out for you to have your say and I'd encourage you if you haven't already to fill it in." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
28-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
New Workington premises for Cumbria coroner service
A county's coroner facilities are moving to a new home, as its current building is no longer fit for current court and offices in Cockermouth were being relocated over lack of space and the building's age, Cumberland Council work on dedicated, stand-alone accommodation in Allerdale House, Workington, will begin on £2m project is due to be finished in November, and until then inquests will continue to be held in Cockermouth. Coroners investigate and, where needed, hold an inquest into deaths suspected to be due to violent or unnatural reasons, where the cause is unknown, or where it happens while a person is in 2024 there were 1,570 deaths reported to the coroner in Cumbria, with 450 inquests held. The project to repurpose part of Allerdale House will see the creation of a large main court room with jury facilities, a secondary court, three meeting rooms, a waiting area and reception. There will also be offices and welfare facilities for the coroner and support team, created across the ground and first floors. Councillor Anne Quilter said: "Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work of HM Coroner and inquests, it is crucial that these take place in appropriate facilities that meet the needs not only of HM Coroners and their staff, but importantly, the families, next of kin and friends of a deceased person, and the professionals supporting these processes. "Therefore, I'm delighted that we'll soon have new, fit-for-purpose facilities within in Cumbria that we can be truly proud of." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Giant Soft Bricks Playland coming to Whitehaven this summer
The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is inviting families to discover a new play experience this summer. The museum will host Giant Soft Bricks Playland from June 21 to September 14, transforming its Harbour Gallery into a "colourful indoor playground" for children aged six months to eight years old. Packed with hundreds of giant foam bricks, the experience is designed to offer kids the chance to build, and explore. Councillor Anne Quilter, executive member for vibrant and healthy places at Cumberland Council, said: "Giant Soft Bricks Playland is a wonderful addition to The Beacon Museum's summer programme, offering something truly special for local families and visitors alike. "It's great to see spaces like this being used in creative ways that bring joy, encourage learning, and make Cumberland a destination for fun, family-friendly experiences." Children can build and explore castles, wander through rainbow caves and enjoy sliding down a giant inflatable slide. The playland also features trampolines, a foam brick house, mega blocks, and puzzles. Sessions last one hour and run throughout the day at 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm, and 3pm. Each session costs £5 per child and is priced separate from museum admission. Families who only want to visit the playland do not need to purchase a museum ticket. Heather Holmes, customer and visitor experience manager at The Beacon Museum, said: "We are transforming how our younger visitors experience The Beacon Museum – using our gallery space in a bold, unexpected way to spark curiosity and fun at every turn." With the aim of ensuring a safe and consistent experience, the playland will be cleaned and reset between each session. Advance booking is recommended, and can be made through the Beacon Museum's website. Walk-ins will be limited and cancellations require at least 48 hours' notice. The playland is also available for parties, with a package for £130 that includes a one-hour play session for up to 20 children, followed by 30 minutes in the Portal room for food and cake. Full payment is required at the time of booking. To reserve a session or find out more, visit the Beacon Museum website.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Solar panels 'to cut leisure centre running costs'
Solar panels have been installed on a leisure centre as part of efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment. Workington Leisure Centre in Cumbria has been fitted with 160kW panels, which will provide about 20% of the site's electricity demand. The installation is expected to save money on running costs and generate income by exporting electricity back into the National Grid during periods of low consumption. Cumberland Council's executive member for vibrant and healthy places, Anne Quilter, said the solar panels were one way the council was working to "build a greener, more sustainable future for [its] communities". She said their installation also aligned with the Labour-led local authority's "commitment to tackling the climate emergency and building environmental resilience" across the region. The solar panels were paid for using capital grant funding from the Sport England Swimming Pool Support Fund, which also helped to pay for panels at The Sands Centre in Carlisle. Tom Rice, partnership manager at Greenwich Leisure Limited, which runs the centre, said: "One of our key priorities is to futureproof leisure facilities across [the area] and champion environmental resilience." He said the cost savings made from selling electricity back to the grid would be reinvested back into the leisure centre. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. £2.5m work to replace events space roof to begin Crane brought in to remove Raac from venue's roof Cumberland Council
