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Promotions at leading Cumbrian accountants Armstrong Watson

3 weeks ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

Armstrong Watson has announced the promotion and recruitment of three new business services directors in Cumbria. Matthew Hutton and Adam Pattison have been promoted to the roles, while Rich Cowell joins the firm as business services director in Penrith. Armstrong Watson has also made a senior hire in its Hexham team, with Ellen Bulloch joining as business services senior manager. Matthew is Armstrong Watson’s head of hospitality, leisure and tourism and is based at the firm’s Kendal office.
Keswick timeshare scheme donates £500 to Calvert Trust

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

A charity run by a Lake District timeshare scheme has donated £500 to the Calvert Trust. Local retired businessman and former mayor of Keswick, Alan Dunn is a trustee of the The Keswick Bridge (Lake District) Appeal and visited the Calvert Trust, near Keswick, to make the donation. The Keswick Bridge Appeal is a charity to which visitors to the Keswick Bridge timeshare resort can contribute.
Return of Keswick's virtual train station

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

Visitors to the Lake District can enjoy seamless journeys by train and bus this summer with the return of Keswick’s virtual railway station. Avanti West Coast has added Keswick as a destination on rail journey planners – reintroducing a ticket covering both modes of transport to travel to the region. It comes as bus company Stagecoach launches its summer timetable – doubling the frequency of services connecting Penrith and Keswick to every 30 minutes.
Plans lodged to transform former West Cumbrian factory

4 weeks ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

A former West Cumbrian factory is set to become the base of a leading regional firm. Genr8north has applied for permission to transform the derelict Kangol factory in Cleator into office space. If Cumberland Council give it the go-ahead, leading project management and engineering company React Engineering plans to move in. React Engineering’s team of 60 is currently based at its head office in Cleator Moor and a satellite office in Warrington.
New managing director for Harrison & Hetherington

1 month ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

A new managing director has been appointed to lead Harrison & Hetherington. Robin Anderson will take on the role from Scott Donaldson, who will become group director of H&H Group – a newly created role. Mr Anderson, current head of farmstock operations for Harrison & Hetherington, will now oversee the entire farmstock business.
Community leaders help University of Cumbria shape growth plans for Barrow

1 month ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

The University of Cumbria’s senior leaders met with key guests from the local community to help shape the university’s approach to its integration into the Barrow area. The event, on March 11, saw local councillors, senior leads from Team Barrow, and representatives from BAE Systems meet to hear about the university’s plans for its new campus.
Man sets new winter Wainwrights record

1 month ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

An ultra distance runner has overcome challenging weather conditions in an extraordinary feat of endurance to set a new self-supported record for completingthe Wainwrights in winter. Montane athlete Tom Hollins completed the round of 214 Lake District peaks and over 320 miles (500 kilometres) of rugged and unforgiving terrain in eight days, nine hours and 44 minutes.
Former Keswick Convention volunteer charged with safeguarding offences

1 month ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

Keswick Ministries has moved to distance itself from the actions of a former children’s team volunteer at the Christian convention who has been charged with offences relating to safeguarding outside the annual religious gathering. A statement issued by chief executive Mark Ellis said Keswick Ministeries were made aware in 2022 of an issue with this person’s conduct, outside of the annual three-week long religious event, which related to safeguarding.
Keswick Youth Centre couple to retire

1 month ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

A couple who have made a big difference to the lives of hundreds of local children and teenagers through their volunteering work at Keswick Youth Club have made the sad decision to retire. Youth workers Mark, aged 50, and Heather Macmillan, 57, have played an important part in the success of the totally independent club which was formed in 1965 and continues to thrive with a membership of well over 150.
Back streets parking in Keswick - feedback needed on double yellow lines plan

1 month ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

An informal consultation has been launched by Cumberland Council with residents living in the Back Streets area of Keswick about the introduction of double yellow lines to prevent obstructive parking and ensure that safe and efficient traffic flow is maintained at all times. The possible changes to traffic regulation orders would see no waiting at any time restrictions being introduced within the vicinity of junctions and on certain sections of highway where visibility has been an issue.