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Latest News: Ulverston’s Dickensian Christmas Festival 2020
Read the latest statement about Ulverston Dickensian Festival 2020 from festival committee member Michelle Scrogham below. “We have spent the… Read more
Floral & Hardy Bouquets
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Big Buzz Around Ulverston’s Virtual Lantern Festival 2020!
There is a big buzz around the 2020 Ulverston Lantern Festival, which will be a virtual celebration this year. Read… Read more
Update on the Former Hartleys Brewery Site
A public statement regarding the sale of the former Hartleys Brewery has been released by Homes for Ulverston. Click here… Read more
Ulverston Singing Group Meet Online During Pandemic
Ulverston singing group Singing Together Apart have been meeting online during the Covid-19 pandemic to sing safely together from the… Read more
Cloudscapes at Ford Park
Cloudscapes comes to Ford Park as part of a series of outdoor performances from The Coro in Ulverston throughout August.… Read more
Screwfix Opens in Ulverston
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Ulverston Launches Shop Local, Stay Safe Campaign
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Business Support Grant Applications Invited
Businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak can now apply to South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to access government support grants.… Read more
Temporary Closure of Business – a Message From Ulverston BID
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Government Funding and Support for Businesses Affected by Covid-19
South Lakeland District Council has released information about government funding and support for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The… Read more
Ulverston Late Night Shopping Returns on 28th November
Ulverston Late Night Shopping returns on 28th November and will run to 19th December this year. A variety of shops… Read more
Ulverston Landmarks – Charity Sale
Tape Design are running a charity sale of hand-crafted pictures of Ulverston in aid of St Mary’s Hospice. The unique… Read more
Ulverston’s Open: Visitor Information Point and Courtesy Toilet Scheme
Ulverston Council have released updated information about the Visitor Information Point (VIP) and Courtesy Toilet Scheme as part of the… Read more
Ulverston: Festivals Town Book Published
Local author Graham Whalan has published a new book Ulverston: Festivals Town. In the book, Mr Whalan describes numerous events… Read more
Sunflower Lanyard Scheme for Invisible Disabilities Launched by the Mayor of Ulverston
A Sunflower Lanyard scheme for invisible disabilities has been launched by the Mayor of Ulverston. The scheme, currently operated by… Read more
New Poster for Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019
A new poster has been created for Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019 – Fantastic Beasts! The date for this year’s festival… Read more
Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019 Announcements
The theme for Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019 has been announced: Fantastical Beasts. The theme was discussed at the Festival’s annual… Read more
New Kitchen Showroom Opens on Ulverston High Street
A new kitchen showroom has opened on Ulverston high street. Marshall Mason Kitchen Living opened in February to much excitement,… Read more
Late Night Shopping
Ulverston will be THE place to go for Christmas shopping this festive season. You will find a variety of shops… Read more
Geek Goods Turns Three This Month!
Geek Goods is the only shop locally specialising in posters, mugs and other memorabilia from films, shows and games. Karen… Read more
Classic Spy Thriller The 39 Steps Recreated as Comedy by Ulverston Outsiders for Autumn Play
Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, will be ‘brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage’ this autumn as a… Read more
Lantern Festival set for huge parade as it goes ‘Under the Sea’
Ulverston Lantern Festival is gearing up for its biggest parade in recent years with the theme ‘Under the Sea’, and… Read more
Tour of Britain fans urged to follow bike heroes trail in Ulverston
Britain’s greatest bike heroes are showcased on a dozen graphic panels erected around Ulverston as part of the build up… Read more
“Wheely Amazing Workshops” for Ulverston Tour of Britain 2018
The people of Ulverston are all set to welcome the Tour of Britain 2018 with dozens of specially decorated bike… Read more
Tour of Britain Comes to Ulverston
The OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycling race comes to Ulverston’s cobbled streets on Friday 7th September 2018. Stage Six,… Read more
LoyalFree – Exciting New Loyalty Shopping App Launched in Ulverston
LoyalFree, digital shopping app for towns and cities, has officially launched in Ulverston, funded by the Business Improvement District (BID).… Read more
St Mary’s Hospice Walk to Remember 2018
St Mary’s Walk to Remember returns on Friday 6th July this year for its twelfth year. The ten mile sponsored… Read more
Ulverston Flag Fortnight 2018
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In-Cumbria Magazine
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Lantern Festival Set to Return to Ford Park in 2018
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Panto Cast Prove Dab Hands at Facelift Fun!
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12 Days of Christmas
This month we’ve been showcasing 12 products from shops in Ulverston in the run up to Christmas. They are all… Read more
Singers Hit Festive High Note with Carols on Hoad
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In the Picture: New Frame Shop Opens in Ulverston
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Ulverston in Autumn – Photo Competition Winner
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Ulverston in Autumn – Photo Competition
Calling all Ulverston amateur photographers! We’ve launched a photo competition on the theme of Ulverston in autumn. We are looking… Read more
New BID Board Line-up Announced
New members have been elected to the Ulverston Business Improvement District board following a public meeting on the 19th of October.… Read more
Ulverston BID Seeks New Board Members
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Candlelit Walk at Ford Park
Candlelit Walk, Ulverston’s family fun Halloween event, will take place at Ford Park this year. The event, which will be… Read more
Ulverston Wins a Bunch of Awards for Cumbria in Bloom 2017
Ulverston in Bloom’s hard working volunteers have brought back a bunch of awards from this year’s Cumbria in Bloom competition.… Read more
Important Lantern Festival News
Ulverston Lantern Festival will be taking place in the centre of the town this year. Ford Park, which usually hosts… Read more
Ulverston: A Culinary Town
Ulverston has made culinary headlines recently. The town’s Shed 1 Distillery has received a 2-star Great Taste Award for its… Read more
Appleseeds Health Store, 21 Years in Business!
Join us at Appleseeds to celebrate 21 years in business! When: 21st – 26th August – Monday – Saturday Where: Appleseeds… Read more
5 Great Photographic Locations in Ulverston
If you’re looking for great photographic locations in Ulverston and the surrounding area, local photographer, Adam Kappa, offers some insider… Read more
Lantern Kits Are Now Available for Ulverston Lantern Fest 2017
Lantern making kits are now available from shops in Ulverston for this year’s festival, including from Appleseeds, Costa Coffee, Laurel… Read more
Catkin and Scrapz – Official Stockists of Liberty Fabrics
Catkin and Scrapz is an Ulverston based online shop, offering dressmaking fabrics, vintage haberdashery and handmade items. They are now… Read more
The Wall – Coming Soon to Ulverston
A new rock climbing centre called The Wall will be opening in Ulverston on the 1st of October. The new… Read more
Afternoon Tea Delivery Ulverston
The Vintage Village Hall (The VVH Girls) have created an afternoon tea delivery service for Ulverston and the surrounding area.… Read more
Careers – Administrative Assistant
Know anyone looking to start a career in admin? Progression Solicitors are looking for a new Administrative Assistant working mainly… Read more
Latest News: Ulverston’s Dickensian Christmas Festival 2020
Read the latest statement about Ulverston Dickensian Festival 2020 from festival committee member Michelle Scrogham below. “We have spent the… Read more
Floral & Hardy Bouquets
Ulverston florists, Floral & Hardy, have created some gorgeous bouquets in store this week. Using autumnal mustard and yellow shades,… Read more
Big Buzz Around Ulverston’s Virtual Lantern Festival 2020!
There is a big buzz around the 2020 Ulverston Lantern Festival, which will be a virtual celebration this year. Read… Read more
Update on the Former Hartleys Brewery Site
A public statement regarding the sale of the former Hartleys Brewery has been released by Homes for Ulverston. Click here… Read more
Ulverston Singing Group Meet Online During Pandemic
Ulverston singing group Singing Together Apart have been meeting online during the Covid-19 pandemic to sing safely together from the… Read more
Cloudscapes at Ford Park
Cloudscapes comes to Ford Park as part of a series of outdoor performances from The Coro in Ulverston throughout August.… Read more
Screwfix Opens in Ulverston
Screwfix officially opened its doors at the Beehive retail park in Ulverston on the 12 August 2020. The new store… Read more
Ulverston Launches Shop Local, Stay Safe Campaign
Shop Local – stay safe is the message from a joint campaign from Ulverston Town Council and Ulverston BID, encouraging… Read more
Business Support Grant Applications Invited
Businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak can now apply to South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to access government support grants.… Read more
Temporary Closure of Business – a Message From Ulverston BID
If your business is temporarily closed: You could make contact with your nearest business neighbours to exchange phone numbers. This… Read more
Government Funding and Support for Businesses Affected by Covid-19
South Lakeland District Council has released information about government funding and support for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The… Read more
Ulverston Late Night Shopping Returns on 28th November
Ulverston Late Night Shopping returns on 28th November and will run to 19th December this year. A variety of shops… Read more
Ulverston Landmarks – Charity Sale
Tape Design are running a charity sale of hand-crafted pictures of Ulverston in aid of St Mary’s Hospice. The unique… Read more
Ulverston’s Open: Visitor Information Point and Courtesy Toilet Scheme
Ulverston Council have released updated information about the Visitor Information Point (VIP) and Courtesy Toilet Scheme as part of the… Read more
Ulverston: Festivals Town Book Published
Local author Graham Whalan has published a new book Ulverston: Festivals Town. In the book, Mr Whalan describes numerous events… Read more
Sunflower Lanyard Scheme for Invisible Disabilities Launched by the Mayor of Ulverston
A Sunflower Lanyard scheme for invisible disabilities has been launched by the Mayor of Ulverston. The scheme, currently operated by… Read more
New Poster for Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019
A new poster has been created for Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019 – Fantastic Beasts! The date for this year’s festival… Read more
Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019 Announcements
The theme for Ulverston Lantern Festival 2019 has been announced: Fantastical Beasts. The theme was discussed at the Festival’s annual… Read more
New Kitchen Showroom Opens on Ulverston High Street
A new kitchen showroom has opened on Ulverston high street. Marshall Mason Kitchen Living opened in February to much excitement,… Read more
Late Night Shopping
Ulverston will be THE place to go for Christmas shopping this festive season. You will find a variety of shops… Read more
Geek Goods Turns Three This Month!
Geek Goods is the only shop locally specialising in posters, mugs and other memorabilia from films, shows and games. Karen… Read more
Classic Spy Thriller The 39 Steps Recreated as Comedy by Ulverston Outsiders for Autumn Play
Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, will be ‘brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage’ this autumn as a… Read more
Lantern Festival set for huge parade as it goes ‘Under the Sea’
Ulverston Lantern Festival is gearing up for its biggest parade in recent years with the theme ‘Under the Sea’, and… Read more
Tour of Britain fans urged to follow bike heroes trail in Ulverston
Britain’s greatest bike heroes are showcased on a dozen graphic panels erected around Ulverston as part of the build up… Read more
“Wheely Amazing Workshops” for Ulverston Tour of Britain 2018
The people of Ulverston are all set to welcome the Tour of Britain 2018 with dozens of specially decorated bike… Read more
Tour of Britain Comes to Ulverston
The OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycling race comes to Ulverston’s cobbled streets on Friday 7th September 2018. Stage Six,… Read more
LoyalFree – Exciting New Loyalty Shopping App Launched in Ulverston
LoyalFree, digital shopping app for towns and cities, has officially launched in Ulverston, funded by the Business Improvement District (BID).… Read more
St Mary’s Hospice Walk to Remember 2018
St Mary’s Walk to Remember returns on Friday 6th July this year for its twelfth year. The ten mile sponsored… Read more
Ulverston Flag Fortnight 2018
More than 200 flags were erected in Ulverston early on Saturday morning by a team of volunteers for this year’s Flag… Read more
In-Cumbria Magazine
In-Cumbria Magazine have produced a nine page feature article on Ulverston for this month’s edition. Under the section titled District… Read more
Lantern Festival Set to Return to Ford Park in 2018
The Ulverston Lantern Festival is set to formally confirm its return to Ford Park for 2018 at the Festival’s annual… Read more
Panto Cast Prove Dab Hands at Facelift Fun!
Stars from the up and coming panto production Jack and the Beanstalk at the Coronation Hall got in on the… Read more
12 Days of Christmas
This month we’ve been showcasing 12 products from shops in Ulverston in the run up to Christmas. They are all… Read more
Singers Hit Festive High Note with Carols on Hoad
Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad hill was filled with “soul tingling seasonal songs” on Sunday when the annual ‘Yule Sing… Read more
In the Picture: New Frame Shop Opens in Ulverston
A bespoke framing business and gift shop has recently opened on King Street in Ulverston. The business relocated to the… Read more
Ulverston in Autumn – Photo Competition Winner
Thank you for all the entries into the Choose Ulverston – Ulverston in Autumn Photo Competition. We have had a… Read more
Ulverston in Autumn – Photo Competition
Calling all Ulverston amateur photographers! We’ve launched a photo competition on the theme of Ulverston in autumn. We are looking… Read more
New BID Board Line-up Announced
New members have been elected to the Ulverston Business Improvement District board following a public meeting on the 19th of October.… Read more
Ulverston BID Seeks New Board Members
Ulverston Business Improvement District is seeking local business people to join the board and help spend the £100,000 raised annually… Read more
Candlelit Walk at Ford Park
Candlelit Walk, Ulverston’s family fun Halloween event, will take place at Ford Park this year. The event, which will be… Read more
Ulverston Wins a Bunch of Awards for Cumbria in Bloom 2017
Ulverston in Bloom’s hard working volunteers have brought back a bunch of awards from this year’s Cumbria in Bloom competition.… Read more
Important Lantern Festival News
Ulverston Lantern Festival will be taking place in the centre of the town this year. Ford Park, which usually hosts… Read more
Ulverston: A Culinary Town
Ulverston has made culinary headlines recently. The town’s Shed 1 Distillery has received a 2-star Great Taste Award for its… Read more
Appleseeds Health Store, 21 Years in Business!
Join us at Appleseeds to celebrate 21 years in business! When: 21st – 26th August – Monday – Saturday Where: Appleseeds… Read more
5 Great Photographic Locations in Ulverston
If you’re looking for great photographic locations in Ulverston and the surrounding area, local photographer, Adam Kappa, offers some insider… Read more
Lantern Kits Are Now Available for Ulverston Lantern Fest 2017
Lantern making kits are now available from shops in Ulverston for this year’s festival, including from Appleseeds, Costa Coffee, Laurel… Read more
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