Find out how the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund can support your business at a 'Finance for Business Growth' event to be held in Penrith on 14th September 2017 - 13:00-17:00 at Unit 6, Cumbria LEP Conference Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DT.  For more informaiton or to book a place please contact Maria Ramsdale of FW Capital on 01768 213074 or email [email protected].

Two days of Local, National and International Speakers and Exhibitors. A fantastic opportunity to establish Cumbria as a hub for health innovation that supports our local health services while stimulating vibrant communities.

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With support and sponsors such as the University of Cumbria, Armstrong Watson, Nestle Dalston – In the Community, In stock, to name but a few…we are delighted to invite you to this year’s Local Food Show on the 23^rd March 2017.

This event will give you an opportunity, as a food and drink producer in Cumbria, Northumbria and South West Scotland, to exhibit your produce to an audience of tourism, catering and hospitality professionals. Locally produced food is of such a high quality in our area it is important that local businesses and organisations are aware of the quality of produce on our doorstep. We have something proud to shout about and put our area on the map.

You are invited to exhibit at The Local Food Show. This event will give you an opportunity as a food and drink producer in Cumbria, Northumbria and South West Scotland to exhibit your produce to an audience of tourism, catering and hospitality professionals. Locally produced food is of such a high quality in our area it is important that local businesses and organisations are aware of the quality of produce on our doorstep. We have something proud to shout about.

The event will be held on 23rd March 2017 at H & H Exhibition Hall, Rosehill, Carlisle from 12noon to 5pm. The exhibition will be followed by a dinner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to (local private and public sector buyers: from hotels, restaurants, cafes and retailers, to institutions and tourist establishments), network and celebrate our Local Food offer. A range of masterclasses will be offered on the day. Further details of these and booking arrangements will be disclosed nearer the event.

Please click here for more information or if you have questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact The Local Food Show on 07576 229773.

The impact of untreated mental health conditions during pregnancy and post childbirth can be devastating. Psychological wellbeing is important for everyone during pregnancy, irrespective of the outcome of the pregnancy. We must all come together to ensure that the mothers (fathers and their families) with perinatal mental health conditions are appropriately supported with dignity and respect. No one should suffer in silence due to the fear of stigma and shame in this modern era of scientific advancement and human knowledge. Join Dr Raja Gangopadhyay - Consultant Obstetrician, Dr Diane Speier - Birth, Growth and Healing, Mr Ajith Wijesirivardana -Consultant and Clinical Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology NCUH NHS Cumbria, Dr Veena Rao - Community Gynaecological Services, Sussane Remic www.ghostwritermummy.co.uk, Gemma Cairns - Happy Mums Foundation, Gareth Presch, Founder World Health Innovation Summit, and Dr Suresh Rao - Chair MSC NCUH for a relaxed afternoon with tea and sandwiches provided, from 1-4pm.

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