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Handpicked Productions is a collective of experienced producers that are working together to commission new work, connect artists and communities, and create opportunities to test new ideas and ways of working in West Cumbria.

🌈 Thank you, Whitehaven Weekender🌈We’ve had a brilliant couple of days keeping busy with all our lovely families and vis...
30/08/2026

🌈 Thank you, Whitehaven Weekender🌈

We’ve had a brilliant couple of days keeping busy with all our lovely families and visitors - chatting about projects past, present and… future, and making some fantastic festival crafts along the way!

We’ve loved spotting your creations popping up all over the festival throughout the weekend.

Now it’s time for us to dry out all the tarps, pack everything away and put our feet up!

A huge thank you to everyone who came to say hello and get creative with us.

Happy Bank Holiday everyone! 💛

Rosehill Theatre Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners NEAD CIC Whitehaven Town Crier Cumbria Guide Josh MacAlister MP

30/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is open!!! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re here at Whitehaven Pride and ready for a day of colour, creativity and fun! 🌈✨

Come and say hello, get crafty with us and make a flag!

📍 Whitehaven Harbour
🕚 We’re here until 5pm today

Come find us! 💛🌈

Whitehaven Weekender Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners Rosehill Theatre NEAD CIC Josh MacAlister MP Cumbria Guide

🌸 A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us at Whitehaven Weekender today! 🌸We had the best time making Flower Hee...
29/08/2026

🌸 A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us at Whitehaven Weekender today! 🌸

We had the best time making Flower Heeds with you all - and you were absolutely amazing! 🌸✨

But we’re not finished yet…

🏳️‍🌈 Join us tomorrow at Whitehaven Harbour from 11am–5pm to make your very own festival flag to wave about in the parade at Pride!

See you tomorrow! 💛

Rosehill Theatre Ragtag Arts and Community Scrapstore Ragged Edge Productions Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners NEAD CIC Cumbria Guide Arts Council England

29/08/2026

🌈✨ All set up for Whitehaven Weekender! ✨🌈

We’re ready to welcome you! Come and find us, get playing, crafting and creating with us throughout the weekend. 🎨✂️

We’re here today from 11am–5pm, and back tomorrow for Pride!

📍 Whitehaven Harbour�🕚 11am–5pm�☀️🌧️ Come dressed for the weather!

Come and say hi to Janice, Helen and Lyn — we’d love to see you! 💛

Rosehill Theatre Whitehaven Weekender NEAD CIC Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners Cumbria Guide Josh MacAlister MP

🌸🏳️‍🌈 Whitehaven Weekender kicks off tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🌸We’re heading to Whitehaven Weekender this weekend, bringing a littl...
28/08/2026

🌸🏳️‍🌈 Whitehaven Weekender kicks off tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🌸

We’re heading to Whitehaven Weekender this weekend, bringing a little Handpicked colour, creativity and crafty fun to the harbour!

Come and find Janice, Helen and Lyn, who’ll be there to help you get creative, have a laugh and make something brilliant.

🌸 Saturday – Giant Flower Heed Hats
Get creative with us and make your very own giant flower heed hat! Choose your colours, get decorating and create a wonderfully bonkers floral headpiece to wear around the Weekender.

The bigger, brighter and more fabulous, the better! 🌸✨

🏳️‍🌈 Sunday – Festival Flags & Parade Fun
Make your own festival flag and then join in the Pride Parade around the harbour.
There’ll also be self-guided games and playful activities to enjoy throughout the weekend.

📍 Whitehaven Harbour
📅 Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August

Dress for the weather and say hi and get crafty! 💛✨

Plan your weekend here:
https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whitehaven-weekender

Rosehill Theatre Cumbria Guide Whitehaven Weekender Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners

Creativity at the Carnegie!Yesterday we welcomed families into the Carnegie Studios for Sum Art to Do, a fun and relaxed...
27/08/2026

Creativity at the Carnegie!

Yesterday we welcomed families into the Carnegie Studios for Sum Art to Do, a fun and relaxed workshop with Handpicked Productions

With plenty of imagination, making and creativity, everyone got stuck in and created their very own mini theatres inspired by the Carnegie.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Handpicked Productions and artist Janice Murray for such a brilliant workshop.

Our programming for families and young people has been made possible thanks to support from Sellafield Ltd, Cumberland Council and the Better Tomorrows programme.

27/08/2026

Yesterday we had the best day with the lovely families at Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre, making our very own Mini Theatres!

A special shout out to Becca, who gave us a tour of the beautiful auditorium and shared some of its amazing heritage with us. It made the workshop extra special!

Thank you to everyone who came along and got creative with us. 💛

We loved seeing your mini theatres come to life and hearing all about the shows you’ve loved seeing and performing in at the Carnegie! 🎨✨

Josh MacAlister MP Cumbria Guide Arts Council England

We had a great morning! Thanks for having us Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre
27/08/2026

We had a great morning! Thanks for having us Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre

25/08/2026

Two days. One harbourside. Plenty going on.

We will be heading to Whitehaven Weekender this weekend, a festival that brings together live performance, music, street theatre, Pride celebrations, family fun and food. We have been part of Harbour Fest now for over 3 years and are buzzing to be asked to be part of this new venture.

Saturday focuses on family-friendly activities, walkabout performances and live entertainment across the harbourside. On Sunday, Pride By The Harbourside takes centre stage with a full day of live music. You can catch us on both days.

Whether you’re planning a full weekend away, a family day out, or simply looking for something to do at the end of the holidays come and say hello to us and catch up with all things Handpicked!

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30August
Time: 11:00-17:00
Place: Whitehaven Harbourside

Rosehill Theatre NEAD CIC Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. It's also supported by Copeland Community Fund Sellafield Ltd iSH, , Cumberland Council, , Charitable Trust, , , , Arts Council England and the Robin Rigg Community Fund.

Josh MacAlister MP Cumbria Guide

We are absolutely delighted that this is happening! 💛The Art of Friendship at Florence Arts Centre is a celebration not ...
03/06/2026

We are absolutely delighted that this is happening! 💛

The Art of Friendship at Florence Arts Centre is a celebration not only of two incredible artists, but of a friendship that has inspired communities across West Cumbria for more than 20 years.

Janice and Helen of Morgan Murray Arts have been a force to be reckoned with in creative community engagement, bringing people together through art and shared experiences.

We’re proud to call them not just colleagues, but friends too.

This exhibition showcases some of their collaborative work from the past two decades and is a wonderful reminder of the creativity, trust and joy that can grow from friendship.

After all, where would we be without friendship.

Show your support for this amazing duo and celebrate what promises to be a beautiful exhibition.

🖼️ The Art of Friendship at Florence Arts Centre
📅 4 June – 12 July

Opening Hours
Thursday & Friday: 11am–4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am–3pm

✨ Meet the artists on Saturday 6 June
🎨 Join a free drop-in workshop on Sunday 7 June, 11am–3pm

Congratulations Janice Murray Creations and Helen - we can't wait to see it! ✨

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