Cumbrian businesses invited to Tour de France 2027 conference

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 18:34 · Archive

Cumberland Council is hosting a free conference on 12 November to help Cumbrian organisations benefit from the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ.

Cumberland Council is hosting a free morning conference at Keswick Pencil Factory on Thursday 12 November to help Cumbrian organisations explore opportunities presented by the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ. The event, titled 'Tour de France Grand Départ 2027: Bringing JOY to Cumberland', aims to highlight the economic, social and community benefits the race could bring to the region.

Counsellor Mark Fryer, leader of Cumberland Council, said the event offered 'a great opportunity to find out about the opportunities the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 will bring to our area'. He added: 'We are delighted to be hosting two stages and will attract international interest at a scale never experienced before.'

The conference will feature speakers including Mark McAlindon, Natasha Gada (Social Impact lead for the Grand Départ GB), Josh O'Boyle (Tour de France Cumberland project manager at All About Sports Events Ltd), and Darren Crossley (director of place and economy at Cumberland Council). A panel discussion will include Claire Aindow from the University of Cumbria and Rachel Bell from Cumbria Tourism.

Attendees will receive practical advice on how organisations can engage with and benefit from the event, along with networking sessions and a question-and-answer segment. Coun Fryer urged businesses and community groups to get involved.

The 2027 Grand Départ begins in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July, with the opening stage finishing in Carlisle. Stage two starts in Keswick on Saturday 3 July and travels through the Lake District and Lancashire to Liverpool.

How it is being reported

• Businesses urged to hear about Tour de France 2027 opportunities at conferenceCumbrian businesses are being invited to attend a conference at Keswick Pencil Factory, exploring the benefits of the upcoming Tour de France.NW Evening Mail · 5 Nov, 17:40
• Businesses urged to hear about Tour de France 2027 opportunities at conferenceCumbrian businesses are being invited to attend a conference at Keswick Pencil Factory, exploring the benefits of the upcoming Tour de France.Westmorland Gazette · 5 Nov, 17:40
• Businesses urged to hear about Tour de France 2027 opportunities at conferenceCumbrian businesses are being invited to attend a conference at Keswick Pencil Factory, exploring the benefits of the upcoming Tour de France.Cumberland News · 5 Nov, 17:40
• Businesses urged to hear about Tour de France 2027 opportunities at conferenceCumbrian businesses are being invited to attend a conference at Keswick Pencil Factory, exploring the benefits of the upcoming Tour de France.Whitehaven News · 5 Nov, 17:40

In this story: Cumberland Council · Mark Fryer · Keswick Pencil Factory · Cumbria · Tour de France · Carlisle · Liverpool · Lake District

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