Whitehaven Town Crier

31/10/2026

Great community spirit getting behind this year's Rememberance Sunday.

Whitehaven Town Council Parish of Whitehaven St. Nicholas Centre Richardsons

25/10/2026

Gulliver 300!

Our town has a fascinating connection with one of the most famous stories of all time GULLIVERS TRAVELS.

Its great to see the town getting behind this very special anniversary in lots of different ways.

Follow the links below, find out more and get involved..

Michael Moon's Bookshop The Rum Story - Official Natalie Burns Danny Amos Flynn Beach Road Bakehouse Rosehill Theatre Cumbria Guide Richardsons Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners Friends of the Beacon Museum The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

19/10/2026

A fascinating insight to one of the very unique stories of our industrial heritage. Get along and find out more about the great work of Friends of the Beacon Museum and the many events that bring our history to life thanks to the dedicated people who continue to tell our stories.

*** IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS, FAMILY OR NEIGHBOURS WHO WERE PART OF THIS STORY BUT MAY NOT SEE ABOUT IT OR MAY STRUGGLE TO GET THERE, YOUR HELP COULD BE INVALUABLE TO HELP THEM CONNECT ***

Tony Calvin The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven The Rum Story - Official Cumbria Guide Richardsons Josh MacAlister MP

Calder Hall at 70 opens today at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven Portal.

This special exhibition in tells the story of Calder Hall through archive photographs, personal memories and images of the work taking place there today.

The exhibition includes a number of artefacts and objects specially sourced from our archives, helping bring Calder Hall’s story to life.

The exhibition runs until Sunday 25th October and is free to visit, with no booking required.

You can also hear from Jason Bone, one of our project managers, at two special talks on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 22nd October.

The talks are ticketed. You can book your place here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/122818

A special thank you to the Friends of the Beacon Museum for curating this exhibition.

📸 A scale model of Calder Hall from the 1960s. You can see a new scale model at the exhibition.

17/10/2026

Also on today in WHITEHAVEN Cumbria Indoor Car Boot Sales SPREAD THE WORD

🚨🔥 STOP SCROLLING, WHITEHAVEN… YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! 🔥🚨

🎉🛍️WE'RE BACK TODAY SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER – INDOOR CAR BOOT 🛍️🎉

Get ready for an afternoon of ratching, unexpected finds and hidden treasures! 🤩 You never know what you might discover, so come along and have a good old nose around!

🧸 Toys & games
🏡 Household items
👗 Clothes & accessories
💎 Pre-loved goodies and much more!

💷 ENTRY PRICES
🕐 1:00pm – £2 per adult
🕜 1:30pm – £1 per adult

📍 Whitehaven Campus (St Benedict’s School)
📮 CA28 8UG

☔ ALL INDOORS – WHATEVER THE CUMBRIAN WEATHER THROWS AT US! 🙌

🎉 Bring your friends, bring the family and enjoy a great afternoon of browsing. Who knows what little gems you’ll take home? 👀

👍 Like & share to spread the word! ❤️

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17/10/2026

OH YEZ OH YEZ OH YEZ 🔔🔔

Spread the word....

Its MARKET DAY in WHITEHAVEN TODAY....

Cumbria Guide Richardsons The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven The Rum Story - Official Josh MacAlister MP Michael Moon's Bookshop The Harbour Master Coffee House and Bar St. Nicholas Centre Charles Menswear Whitehaven Dixons Department Store Brooks Whitehaven Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners Truly Scrumptious Of Whitehaven

17/10/2026

24 Hours of Caring and Connection

It has been a real privilege to attend three very different but equally meaningful events on our beautiful Whitehaven Harbour over the last 24 hours.

🎉 Celebrating the first anniversary of the ** 180 run club **.

🌊 Marking a year of friendship, wellbeing and connection with the ** seagals and buoys **.

🕯️ Joining ** Silent Footprints Foundation ** for the National Wave of Light, remembering babies gone too soon and standing alongside families affected by baby loss.

Three events, three different experiences, but one thing in common: the power of people coming together.

Behind each of these groups are people whose drive, compassion and commitment make such a difference to others: Keely, Siobhan and Gail. What they have created goes far beyond organising events. They have created opportunities for people to connect, support one another, find comfort, share experiences and feel that they belong.

These last 24 hours have been a wonderful reminder of what makes our community so special. We come together in times of joy and celebration, but also in moments of sadness, reflection and remembrance. We make space for one another, we listen, we care, and we recognise that none of us needs to face life's challenges alone.

Our beautiful harbour has provided the backdrop, but it is the people who gather there who make these moments truly special.

A huge thank you to Keely, Siobhan and Gail, and everyone involved in these three wonderful groups. ❤️

**We are stronger when we come together, we are better when we care for one another, and we all benefit when we create a greater sense of connection and belonging.**

Sometimes, all it takes is one person with an idea, a little compassion and the determination to bring people together. Just imagine what we can achieve when we all do a little bit.

16/10/2026

Get this in your diary, A great event at the Marchon Club supporting BEE UNIQUE .

Brilliant night coming up. 31st October. Reserve your tickets now with Frenchy.

15/10/2026

Always a great market Egremont farmers craft and fair trade market pop along if you can.

Solway Shanty Crew fans Cumbria Guide Florence Arts Centre