Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
This year’s Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 16 November. The switch-on will take place at 5pm.
Carlisle Fireshow
The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will be the 36th Fireshow event to be held. It is the biggest event in the region expected to attract more than 35,000 spectators. This year’s event is organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd. Taste Cumbria will be bringing its food and drink festival to the […]
Armed Forces Week: Service of Thanksgiving
Organised by Carlisle Cathedral, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, and The Royal British Legion (Carlisle and Stanwix branch), with funding from Cumberland Council, this service of thanksgiving will feature poems, readings, and memories from those who served in the war, read by representatives from the veteran and wider community as well as hymns chosen by […]
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper plus raffle with some great prizes
The Sawmill Burger Night
The Sawmill Farm Shop and Cafe is opening on Saturday 21st May between 1800-2030 serving a variety of delicious burgers – with all meat sourced from the Wasdale valley!
Armed Forces Day Event – Carlisle United FC
An event to commemorate Armed Forces Day, a national celebration of the UK’s Armed Forces – past, present and future – will be held at Carlisle United Football Club. A host of organisations paying tribute to our armed forces include: The Cumbria Museum of Military Life, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, Carlisle United Community Sports Trust, […]
Upperby Gala
This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages. The programme for the popular community gala will include a packed programme of fun activities. Organised by Cumberland Council and supported by the Friends of Hammond’s Pond Group, Upperby Gala will provide fun for […]
VE Day 80 Carlisle
Thursday 8 May commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, the day which in 1945 saw the end of war in Europe and the beginning of the end of WWII. Carlisle will be celebrating throughout the day. From 9am to 5pm, there will be a VE Day poppy table at Carlisle Railway […]
Beacon Lighting Ceremony
Workington Town Council will mark 80 years since VE Day with a short but special beacon lighting event in Vulcan Park, Workington. Please see the poster below for our plans. Just like other beacons across the UK, we’ll be coming together to mark this occasion – everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing as […]
80th VE Day Anniversary service
Wigton Town Council, alongside the Royal British Legion, will be holding an 80th VE Day Anniversary service at the Memorial Garden on Thursday 8th May, starting at 6pm. This will be followed by a beacon lighting at Barton Laws at approximately 6:45pm. All are welcome to attend and pay their respects as we reflect on […]
