Category: cumbria

News, posts and releases on Cumbria in the North West of England.

Video: 2015 UK Challenge, Lake District, 9-12 July

GSK Ulverston trainees ‘treble’ in science industry awards

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Three members of staff from GSK Ulverston have been honoured at a national science awards ceremony in London. 21-year-old Hannah Bell from Barrow has won the Higher Apprentice of the Year at the Science Industry Skill Awards held at the Montcalm Hotel. The event celebrated the success of apprentices, providers and employers who have excelled …

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Windermere Cardboard Boat Races, 16th May

Maritime knowledge, engineering expertise and technical eccentricity will be the key attributes for the leading contenders in this year’s ‘Low Wood, No Wood’ cardboard boat races held on Windermere. Low Wood Bay Resort Hotel & Marina plays host to the unusual wacky racing on the water which takes place on Saturday 16 May, commencing at …

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