Cleator Moor families enjoyed a variety of street performances last weekend.
Bands, street acts and workshops took place in the town centre thanks to support from Industrial Solutions Hub (iSH).
The programme of community activity was organised by Cumbria’s Eden Arts who were behind the recent appearance of the WHALE in Whitehaven Harbour.
David Farrell, chairperson of Cleator Moor’s Chamber of Trade, said: “There was a good vibe in the centre of town. People turned out in good numbers.
“Families along with residents of a town centre care home were among those enjoying the activities. There was a good mix of the population having fun.
“It would be great to have more things like this going on in Cleator Moor and we look forward to more businesses getting involved to help make that happen.”
The weekend’s activities were arranged after iSH met with community groups in Cleator Moor who said they would like to see more events taking place in the town.
Steve Wilkinson, iSH project manager, said: “iSH is a community-led organisation which is looking to positively transform West Cumbria communities through employment, training and skills opportunities, starting with the development of a campus at Leconfield at Cleator Moor.
“At our monthly community engagement meetings, a range of organisations told us they would like to see more happening in Cleator Moor, especially some entertainment for children and families.
“We are delighted that by working in collaboration with the community and other partners that we have enabled those events to be kick started.
“We look forward to continuing to work with partners across the region to have a positive impact on people’s lives across West Cumbria.”
iSH aims to create 700 jobs for people in West Cumbria, and is working in collaboration with industry, SMEs, schools, academia, charities, and communities with the aim of making their created opportunities open to everyone.
