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Roman sites celebrated in film
Published: 22/12/2022
COPELAND council has commissioned a short film highlighting the incredible Roman history of West Cumbria.
The Hadrianic Frontier is launched today (Thursday, December 22), and will be shown at Muncaster Castle, The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, and the Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport. Tullie House in Carlisle will also host the film on their website.
It highlights the wealth of Roman sites that exist beyond Hadrian’s Wall itself, including the Bath House at Ravenglass, and forts at Eskdale, Maryport, and Stanwix.
Whitehaven’s winter wonderland
Published: 21/12/2022
CHILDREN from Copeland enjoyed a warm meal and gifts from Santa today (Wednesday) at a Winter Wonderland event.
More than 70 children, and their families, were treated to gifts bought by Copeland Borough Council staff, supported by a donation of £500 from Coombe & Sharpe.
The families that attended the event in the United Reformed Church, Whitehaven, enjoyed Christmas crafts and a meal cooked by volunteers.