Tag: sport

Rugby World Cup 2015 set to bring £45m to Manchester

On Saturday 10 October 2015 England take on Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup 2015 at Manchester City Stadium in a match set to be worth £45m to the local economy. ​ The impressive figure comes from an economic impact report by Ernst & Young, commissioned by Rugby World Cup 2015. The total economic benefit …

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Penrith Winter Droving Event, 15 Nov

A call has gone out for businesses and entertainers to help turn a winter festival into a sparkling success. A fire and lantern procession will top off a day of street theatre, music, food, crafts and a market for the annual Winter Droving event in Penrith which takes place this year on November 15. Now …

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Cyclists raise over £4K for North West Air Ambulance

On Sunday, 14th September 143 cyclists set out on a ride to raise money for North West Air Ambulances. These cycling events, or sportives, happen regularly across the country. But this one was different. “Share The Road” was a local event, organised by volunteers from Lancashire Cycle Link who worked around the clock to ensure everything went smoothly and safely. …

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