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30-05-2025
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Cumbria church to raise £500,000 to restore historic stained-glass windows
A CUMBRIAN church is to raise £500,000 in order to restore and repair its historic glass windows. A recent survey found that many of the windows at St Mary's Church in Wigton were in need of repair. The church has a number of historic stained-glass windows including three locally-designed windows donated by Wigton-raised broadcaster Melvyn Bragg and a 1926 William Morris window. One of the windows donated by Wigton native Melvyn Bragg (Image: Supplied) The clear glass windows in the church are the most in need of repair but the parish has already raised around £175,000 towards their target of £500,000. In order to raise more awareness and money the church is holding a series of free events of the weekend of June 6, 7 and 8. The clear glass windows are most in need of repair (Image: Supplied) On Friday, June 6, BBC antiques expert Paul Laidlaw will be valuing antiques and collectors' items, including jewellery, watches, militaria, and any antiques. There will also be an organ recital by David T Shingler on Friday, June 6. On Saturday, June 7, there will be a performance by the Border Concert Band and Sunday, June 8, at 3.30pm, there will be a Songs of Praise session hosted by two members of the Salvation Army. The fundraising weekend will end with a quiz night hosted by comedian and musician, Tom Elliott. St Mary's Wigton is run by the Reverend Richard Corrie who said that the fundraising effort was harbouring 'community spirit' in the town. Reverend Richard Corrie (Image: Supplied) 'Church buildings take a lot of upkeep,' said Rev'd Richard. 'A lot of fundraising is needed to keep church buildings going these days, so it is hard work. 'The church here at Wigton is at the heart of the town and the community is pulling together to help. READ MORE: Carlisle Castle to host UK Proms in the Park tour this July | News and Star 'A lot of the pubs have got our little collecting boxes in them, and people often pop into the church and just put the odd pound in our buckets. 'We're specifically putting these events on as most of them are 'non-churchy' because we want all the community to be involved, as the church building gets used by community groups and the schools all the time.' St Mary's will continue to raise money throughout the next year and donations can be made online.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Carlisle to host UK Proms in the Park tour this July
Carlisle Castle is set to host the UK Proms in the Park tour this July. The historic fortress will provide a backdrop for a weekend of music, featuring the UK Dance Anthems Orchestra and the UK Proms Orchestra. The event is part of a UK-wide tour of eight locations. The UK Proms Weekend will kick off on Friday, July 4, with the Dance Anthems Orchestra, a 30-piece ensemble that will take the audience on a journey through four decades of dance tunes. Gates will open at 5.30pm, with the orchestra starting at 7.30pm. On Saturday, July 5, the UK Proms Orchestra will take centre stage for a night of classical music. The concert will feature popular movie tracks and sing-along favourites, culminating in a finale of classics from the Last Night of the Proms. Helen Skelton, TV presenter, will be hosting on the Saturday evening (Image: Supplied) The evening will be hosted by Helen Skelton, TV presenter, and conducted by Joe Davies. Mr Davies said: "I couldn't be more excited for the Proms in Carlisle. "Bringing an evening of brilliant music to the UK's finest county will be something special. "I've always been proud to be a Cumbrian. "It's a county with a rich and diverse history, full of music, art, and literature. "This event will pay homage to this, and it's fantastic we're able to perform in the iconic Carlisle Castle." The concert will also feature patriotic songs to mark the year of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, and the national anthems of Wales, Scotland, and England. The event will also include British favourites such as Sweet Caroline and Hey Jude, as well as sea shanty songs. Justin Klekot, UK Proms director and co-founder, said: "It will be a magical evening at Carlisle Castle, listening to some of the UK's most talented classical musicians performing as the sun sets on a summer's evening." The UK Proms plans more events this year, including the Three Tenors by Candlelight series, Big Band Jukebox, and The Horror Ensemble. Peter Metcalfe, UK Proms director and co-founder, said: "We wanted to provide people across Carlisle a 'Last Night of The Prom' experience on their doorstep. "Carlisle Castle is the perfect venue, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever." The weekend will also feature support acts, vocalists, and dancers, all performing on a new stage. There will be three bars and street food on offer from the award-winning Digbeth Dining Club. Tickets for both nights are available at
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28-03-2025
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Helen Skelton to host Last Night of the Proms at castle
Helen Skelton is set to host a special 'last night of the proms' concert at Carlisle Castle in July. The UK Proms in the Park tour 2025 is set to arrive in Carlisle for two nights at Carlisle Castle and will feature the UK dance anthems orchestra and the UK proms orchestra on July 4 and 5. The last night of the proms is one of the most iconic classical music concerts in the world and features some of the finest classical music in the world when it is held at the Royal Albert Hall in September. The UK proms weekend kicks off in Carlisle with the 30-piece dance anthems orchestra who will take the audience on a 'pulsating journey' through the past four decades of classic dance tunes with soloists and dancers. On Saturday, July 5, Carlisle Castle will be the venue for a night full of pomp and circumstance as the UK proms orchestra and a host of special guests take the audience on a journey through some of the most loved classical pieces from TV, film and theatre, featuring all the classics from the Last Night of the Proms. Helen Skelton (Image: Steve Morgan) UK Proms Director and co-founder Peter Metcalfe said: 'We wanted to provide people across Carlisle a 'Last Night of The Prom' experience on their doorstep. Carlisle Castle is the perfect venue, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever.' The event is set to play host to three bars and street food will be on offer from the award-winning Digbeth Dining Club. Tickets for both nights are available online now. READ MORE: Carlisle cafe owner urges sun safety after skin cancer diagnosis | News and Star UK Proms Artistic Director and co-founder, Holly Teague commented: 'We are so excited to be joined by such talented presenters and artists this year. Carlisle Castle was such a special concert for us last year, and this year we've tweaked and tuned the programmes for both evenings to give you more of everything. 'More music, more singing, more dancing, more fun. 'We are so looking forward to taking our fabulous orchestra on tour, led by conductors David Danford and Joe Davies.'
