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Cumbrian Local publications create marketing opportunities with affordable advertising and strategies, supporting and strengthening the local economy. A local read for the Eden Valley, North Pennines and the North Lakes and all its visitors. Local stories and articles about local people and businesses
The publication is distributed monthly through doors and via nominated outlets in the Eden and L
ake District area. Posted (free) to all businesses and residential dwellings via a local door to door service to all towns and villages in the area defined
08/01/2025
In between working on the March 2025 Eden Local (Cumbrian Local Publication 215, in the Cumbrian series), Lee is out an about, getting his shift completed in posting that which he has created and continues to create since his first publication in 1994.
All to be clarified on the updated websites covering the five areas he has worked in these last 30 years
To switch off, he has to switch on and he will today, as he heads into 20 years of radio, in 2025, these last 15 at Eden FM Radio which like Cumbrian Local work is voluntary.
Cracking on with January, well you have to don't you?
Join Lee who's chilling on Eden FM live from studio 3 at 3 pm till 4 today (show no 14 for 2025)
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25/12/2024
Merry Christmas everyone
Merry Christmas to all from the Eden FM Radio team of Volunteers.
Following Stevie at 8am from Studio 2 on this Christmas Day, you can join Lee from Studio 3 until 10 am.
Join the Kaptain in the Kitchen with Kathy from midday until 2pm
22/11/2024
Xmas edition delivered
01/11/2024
Press Release share from Penrith Town Council
St Andrews War Memorial improvement works complete
Penrith Town Council is proud to announce the completion of works to the St Andrews War Memorial. Work has taken place during October – with the installation of a new Lazonby sandstone plinth being added to the base of the War Memorial.
The Council were initially approached by members of the Royal British Legion and other armed forces personnel (namely Veteran Brian Donaghy) asking whether the Council would consider works being undertaken to the base of the war memorial to improve its attractiveness and to enable wreaths to be placed onto a raised platform during Remembrance Sunday.
The Council agreed this request and would like to give particular thanks to the following for their contribution towards this project:
• The Diocese of Carlisle for meeting the costs of the application fee for the faculty consent process to enable the works to take place.
• Stephen McCaulley of YAM Architects for carrying out a detailed survey and producing drawings and a heritage assessment for the faculty consent process.
• Cumbria Stone for expediting the process for the ordering of the
sandstone.
• Askins & Little for completing the high-quality works to the War Memorial in just two days.
• The Royal British Legion and other armed forces personnel for bringing this scheme to the attention of the Council.
On Thursday 31 October 2024, representatives from Penrith Town Council, Askins & Little, Diocese of Carlisle, St Andrews Church, Royal British Legion and YAM Architects visited the completed plinth works.
Doug Lawson, Chair of Penrith Town Council & Penrith Mayor said:
“The work done to the St Andrews War Memorial has greatly improved the attractiveness of the Memorial - making it feel like a real community asset for the town.
“It is important that we safeguard and (where we can) improve assets which are important to the town’s heritage. So, it is fantastic that the Council has been able to facilitate this important project brought forward by the community through providing the necessary funding for completion of the improvement
works.
“I would like to give special thanks to all the parties involved in making this project happen - particularly in time for the Remembrance activities this year – which I know will be fully appreciated by all sections of the community.”
A spokesperson from the Diocese of Carlisle said:
“It is pleasing to see the works being completed on the St Andrews War Memorial.
“The Diocese of Carlisle worked closely with Penrith Town Council to ensure the necessary permissions were in place in order for the work to be completed as soon as possible.
“We hope the Penrith community value the works undertaken to improve this valued asset for the town.”
Image description: From left to right: Morven Anson - Church Buildings Officer (DAC Secretary), Jane Boylan - Chair of the St Andrew's Fabric Committee, Philip Lund - St Andrews Churchwarden, Cllr Danny Smith - Deputy Chair of Penrith Town Council & Deputy Mayor of Penrith, Cllr Doug Lawson - Chair of Penrith Town Council & Mayor of Penrith, Veteran Brian Donaghy, Linda Jones - Westmorland & Furness Council Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer and Armed Forces Lead Officer at Westmorland & Furness Council, Ian Askins of Askins & Little, Stephen McCauley - Yam Architects
01/11/2024
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01/11/2024
So pleased for you all, consistently putting Penrith on the map for the right reasons, Well done 'Again!'
22/10/2024
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🎄Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2024🎄
Today we’re launching this year’s shoe box appeal to put some smiles on the faces of Ukrainian kids 🇺🇦😊🇬🇧 this Christmas.
You can put anything in there, toys, games, stationary, sweets, hygiene items like toothbrushes and soap, clothes etc. Anything you think they might like and don’t forget to include a message!
As last year we would ask you to put together boxes for all ages not just the little ones as there are many internally displaced or orphaned older children.
Please wrap them well and label clearly with the age group and boy/girl etc. Drop them in anytime to The Pot Place Garden Centre before December 2nd. Our good friend Steve Hodgson will be collecting from us early December so let’s not miss this fantastic opportunity to bring a bit of happiness into their lives 🇺🇦🎄🇬🇧
16/10/2024
Now shared to the Cumbrian Local
As shared in todays .
Is it time for a discussion on Eden FM reflecting on the Voreda House project from start to finish.
for our and
Who would you invite in to Eden FM studio and what questions would you like us to ask?
Maybe would do this in Voreda House?
PassivHaus EnerPHit certification awarded to UK’s first retrofit office building
Westmorland and Furness Council’s new service hub in Penrith has received its PassivHaus EnerPHit certification, meaning it is the first building of this type in the UK to achieve this standard of energy efficiency by retrofit.
The certification was awarded to Voreda House by accredited Passivhaus Certifiers Etude, who issue the award in recognition of buildings that have ‘the best internal comfort, minimal impact on the environment, the lowest operating cost’ and are compliant with the strict criteria associated with PassivHaus building standards.
During the first four months of operation (May to August) the building has already demonstrated a high level of savings in cost and energy consumption. Energy usage has dropped by over 68%, saving over £15,000 compared to the same period in 2023 for combined electricity and gas expenditure at Penrith Town Hall and Mansion House.
Dubbed “the world’s leading standard in energy efficient design”, the German-conceived Passivhaus standard is becoming well known and increasingly popular with UK builders. To become Passivhaus certified, new buildings must be constructed, or as was the case with Voreda House, an existing structure should be retrofitted, according to strict requirements for insulation, ventilation and heat retention.
The existing municipal office building was wrapped in insulation externally to improve the offices thermal performance and comfort. The pre-cast concrete roof was overlaid with insulation and the concrete panelling on the outside of the building was removed and replaced with a steel frame system, which holds a carrying panel with stone wool insulation to insulate the building externally.
External wall insulation (EWI) was extended down into the ground to minimise thermal bridging at the building’s foundations. Externally, the building has been clad with a lightweight dry-cassette cladding system.
The building’s heating and cooling is provided by air source heat pumps. Solar panels on the roof are estimated to generate around a third of the building’s energy requirements. Considerably improved air tightness, greater thermal insulation and triple glazing all contribute to the building’s energy efficiency.
Cllr Giles Archibald Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Environmental Services said:
“By adhering to Passivhaus criteria in the retrofit of Voreda House, energy savings following its completion are contributing positively to the council’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and providing leadership in the drive to be carbon net zero.
“The benefits of building in this way will result in a consistent supply of fresh air throughout the building, meaning higher quality and more hygienic air supply. The durability of the building has been improved as well as the significant reduction in costs to heat and cool the building.”
A full range of public-facing services are represented at Voreda House, from Children’s Services and Adult Social Care to Housing, Public Health, Trading Standards and Waste, delivering on Westmorland and Furness Council’s commitment to keeping its services close to the public.
Cllr Peter Thornton, Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Assets, said:
“Having the first UK retrofit building of this type to gain PassivHaus EnerPHit certification within our portfolio of assets is a massive achievement for Westmorland and Furness Council.”
“Voreda House is being presented as a positive case study within the construction and decarbonisation industries and is featured as an outstanding example at the 2024 UK Passivhaus Conference. It reflects our ambition to manage our buildings in a modern, positive and environmentally efficient way. ”
Pictured: Cllr Giles Archibald, Cllr Peter Thornton, Allan Harty, Assistant Director for Corporate Assets, Fleet & Capital Programme.
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10/10/2024
In between planning November, December and the Jan/Feb Eden Locals that will all see this side of 2024, there has to be time for Eden FM Radio.
Currently live, you can join Lee from three today (Wednesday).
For £4.17 or £5.00 per day, your business or organisation could be in the Eden Local magazine with a banner in the largest print publication in Eden since 2012. These adverts help support and maintain editorial and advertorial content.
This offer also includes a 30 second advert play 8 times a day every day! Along with introductions to the Eden FM and Cumbrian Local FB pages.
Be seen and heard in the community you serve now!
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05/10/2024
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28/09/2024
Another busy weekend at Eden FM Radio
Hi, my Lee, I am a Community radio volunteer presenter for Eden… Lee Quinn needs your support for Eden FM Community radio 24hr 70s & 80s Fundraiser with Marty
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Today Cumbrian Local Publications creates marketing opportunities with affordable advertising and strategies that support and strengthen the local economy in Cumbria. Formerly Meridian Sport it became a limited company in 2007. This is the path taken by Lee Quinn, it’s founder, who had designed, edited and produced over 200 sports and events match day and event programmes/magazines which was generally in football and Rugby since 2002. This achievement all made possible, as a dyslexic writer, with the help of his wife who has been his business partner since 1995, Charlotte. A partnership which started their first company, Perennial Process, then a London based management consultancy, which Charlotte works in today.
Relocating as a family to Cumbria at the start of 2010, Cumbrian Local Publications, as we know it today had a main title, the Eden Local Community Magazine, which was first posted through 6,000 doors in Penrith from November 2010. The Eden Local today posts its free publication through over 13,000 doors every month. This includes Penrith and approximately 60 surrounding villages around the town in the Eden Valley, North Pennines and the North Lakes area. Deliveries of the Eden Local, can also include leaflet and brochure inserts via which are all delivered by its own door to door delivery teams of local people living in the area of the distribution.
Generally supported by local businesses, it has some national clients that operate in the region. Predominantly it’s engagement is with local groups in the community and it is supported by voluntary local writers. approximately 1.7 million publications have been posted through local doors in Cumbria since it began. All publications are available to read online at www.cumbrianlocal.co.uk/previous-issues
“You can’t beat reading good news, about local people, local business and local events. It was never in plan to launch a local magazine in Penrith, but it was the only way to bridge a growing gap in community communication created by the decline in sales of local newspapers and the national media assumption that everyone is online. This not the case in Penrith centre of one of the most sparsely populated areas of England.” Lee Quinn.
Cumbrian Local Publications was the driving force behind the campaign for the creation and launch of Eden FM community radio on 107.5 FM. You can listen online at radio.garden/live/penrith/edenfm Eden FM appeared in the first issue of Eden Local and it still works closely with the station. Pivotal, in the people’s campaign ‘YES’ for the town of Penrith to have its own Town Council, the Eden Local Community magazine has been involved in 10 local campaigns and it continues to work towards better communication in the Community it serves.
All work and no play, not really? To raise awareness at a local level and across the world Cumbrian Local Publications was also behind the creation and launch of the Penrith and the Eden Valley Monopoly board game launched in 2014 at the Penrith Show.
November 2019 marks the 154th Cumbrian Local Publication in its starts its 10th year of serving Penrith and the Eden Valley and it will be celebrating 9 years of community radio with Eden FM.
