Thousands attend Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show in Keswick
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 05:59 · Archive
Thousands attended the Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show at Keswick's Pencil Factory on October 17 and 18, showcasing Cumbrian makers, food and craftsmanship.
Thousands flocked to The Pencil Factory in Keswick in October for The Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show, a celebration of skill, artistry and craftsmanship in the region. The two-day event on October 17 and 18 attracted huge crowds of shoppers and craft enthusiasts discovering independent businesses specialising in quality gifts, homeware and artisan food and drink.
Dozens of exhibitors filled the Lakes venue over the weekend. Attendees could purchase luxury leather goods, hand-forged chef's knives, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces, crocheted cacti, wire pet silhouettes, Scandi-style stoneware and gravyboat birdfeeders. Food and drink suppliers included Cluck Stuff (grilled chicken), The Sheep Fold Coffee and False Summit Coffee, Charred Kitchen (pizza), Chock Shop UK Ltd (artisan brownies), Hallsford Catering (farm produce) and The Little Barn Bar (craft beers and cocktails).
Jessica Hebson of Honister Slate Mine called the occasion 'a brilliant event'. She said: 'Everyone involved couldn't have been more helpful, friendly or accommodating, both during the show and in the lead-up to it.' Fellow trader West Coast Interiors said the weekend was 'fantastic and so well organised', whilst Foodie Ltd commented that the event was 'smooth and well oiled'.
The event was sponsored by Whitemore and Thwaytes Interiors, Greenfields Heat and Power, Booths, Lake District Property Renovator and Thwaite Holme Kitchens and Bedrooms Ltd. Maureen Whitemore, owner of Whitemore and Thwaytes, expressed satisfaction with attendance levels at the show.
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- Thousands attend as Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show returns for bumper second yearThousands attended the Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show at Keswick’s Pencil Factory on October 17 and 18, celebrating Cumbrian makers, food and craftsmanship.NW Evening Mail · 25 Oct, 05:00
- Thousands attend as Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show returns for bumper second yearThousands attended the Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show at Keswick’s Pencil Factory on October 17 and 18, celebrating Cumbrian makers, food and craftsmanship.News & Star · 25 Oct, 05:00
- Thousands attend as Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show returns for bumper second yearThousands attended the Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show at Keswick’s Pencil Factory on October 17 and 18, celebrating Cumbrian makers, food and craftsmanship.Whitehaven News · 25 Oct, 05:00
- Thousands attend as Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show returns for bumper second yearThousands attended the Cumbria Life Home and Gift Show at Keswick’s Pencil Factory on October 17 and 18, celebrating Cumbrian makers, food and craftsmanship.Westmorland Gazette · 25 Oct, 05:00
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