Cockermouth Chamber of Trade

01/11/2026

HUGE thanks to the team of residents and business folk - and Dexter the dog! - who came out for this morning's Community Clean organised by Cockermouth Chamber of Trade. Sainsbury's forecourt, Lowther Went and Main Street are looking fab after some weeding and litter picking. Thanks also to Dean at The Bush Pub for the very welcome brews afterwards, and to Sainsbury's who gifted some bottles of fizz for our volunteers to take home! The next Community Clean will be at 11am on Sunday 13 December. You're all very welcome - meet at Cockermouth Charity Shop - The Children's Society on Main Street.

01/11/2026

Our first community clean is taking place this morning! From 10am to 12 noon willing community champions will be working across 3 highlighted locations.

We have limited tools and equipment, so if you can, please do bring a brush, dustpan, or even some gloves.

All participants are invited to The Bush Pub for a free tea or coffee after we finish at 12. Thank you to Dean and the team.

Cockermouth Community Clean - Be a Community Hero! 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️ The Cockermouth Chamber of Trade is proud to launch the Cockermouth Community Clean, a community driven project designed to inspire pride in our town, bringing residents and businesses together to help keep our gem of a Lakeland town shining.

The Chamber Committee and willing volunteers will be out in Cockermouth town centre and the surrounding areas monthly, working to keep it looking its best! This will include litter picking, weeding, cleaning outsides of bins, planters, signs and street furniture, and general tidying up!

Whether you’re part of a local group or business, a family, or just someone who cares about the place we all call home, this is your opportunity to make a positive impact.

Who can take part?
These events are open to everyone of all ages. Children are very welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

What’s provided?
The Chamber of Trade will supply all necessary equipment and bags, but feel free to bring your own gloves, litter pickers, or other tools if you prefer.

How to get involved?
Whether you’re a group, organisation/business, family, or individual, we’d love for you to join us. To get involved, please arrive at the meeting point on the specific date and time. If you'd like any further information, please email Gill or Joe - [email protected].

Let’s come together to make a real difference.

26/10/2026

The latest issue of the Cockermouth Town magazine is heading your way! From today being delivered to CA13 postcodes, along with copies in local businesses.

A big thank you to the COT team who work so hard to produce the magazine, along with our members for advertising with us and our magazine sponsors, Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors. 💛

The Winter Cockermouth Town magazine will begin landing on CA13 doormats from tomorrow by your local postie! 📬

Our latest issue is a true advent adventure - from party prep and gift inspiration, a b**r guide for these darker nights, be winter ready and a local rising star, with two very different disciplines! The new Cockermouth Town magazine has it all! You'll also find your 2026/2027 event listings, a sport focus from the Parkrun team, and 5 mins with artist Julian Cooper.

Copies will also soon be available from The Children’s Society Shop or the Cockermouth Library.

Created by the Cockermouth Chamber of Trade, kindly sponsored by Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, and we hope you are looking forward to the winter issue!

14/10/2026

Open the door to future talent!

Modern work experience gives businesses across Cumbria’s visitor economy an
opportunity to inspire the next generation, showcase career opportunities and help
young people develop the skills employers need.

By offering workplace visits, work experience placements or industry-specific
opportunities, you can nurture local talent, bring fresh perspectives into your
business and support future recruitment.

Get involved and help shape the future of our industry. Find out more here: https://www.tourismtalenthub.co.uk/students-and-apprentices/modern-work-experience/

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_YlixPucGag?si=CLjRdfzITaY_gadG

10/10/2026

Why join Cockermouth & District Chamber of Trade? 💼 If your business operates within the CA13 postcode area you can take advantage of the COT team that’s working for the good of the town – promoting it to locals and visitors alike, showcasing our independent businesses, places to visit, whats going on, and getting involved in community activities, always with positivity and pride.

To find out more, visit our membership page - https://tinyurl.com/3tmuxxmx

09/10/2026

Thank you to Castle Guards Farm Retreat for sponsorsing our Lowther Went mapboard. 🗺 Their lovely artwork accompanying the beautiful hand-drawn town map.

We are soon to begin working on an updated paper town map and guide for 2027 - which are available for locals and visitors alike from our 7 dispensers around the town centre.

If you're a Chamber member, and would be interested in advertising within the new town guide, please email us for more details: [email protected]

02/10/2026

Cockermouth Community Clean - Be a Community Hero! 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️ The Cockermouth Chamber of Trade is proud to launch the Cockermouth Community Clean, a community driven project designed to inspire pride in our town, bringing residents and businesses together to help keep our gem of a Lakeland town shining.

The Chamber Committee and willing volunteers will be out in Cockermouth town centre and the surrounding areas monthly, working to keep it looking its best! This will include litter picking, weeding, cleaning outsides of bins, planters, signs and street furniture, and general tidying up!

Whether you’re part of a local group or business, a family, or just someone who cares about the place we all call home, this is your opportunity to make a positive impact.

Who can take part?
These events are open to everyone of all ages. Children are very welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

What’s provided?
The Chamber of Trade will supply all necessary equipment and bags, but feel free to bring your own gloves, litter pickers, or other tools if you prefer.

How to get involved?
Whether you’re a group, organisation/business, family, or individual, we’d love for you to join us. To get involved, please arrive at the meeting point on the specific date and time. If you'd like any further information, please email Gill or Joe - [email protected].

Let’s come together to make a real difference.

30/09/2026

Be involved and have your say 👇

Wordsworth House & Gardens Community Consultation survey and open day this Saturday! 🌿

ACT are inviting local residents in Cockermouth and the surrounding areas to share their views and ambitions for Wordsworth House & Gardens as part of an ongoing community consultation we are running on behalf of the National Trust.

There are two consultation activities currently ongoing:
A short online can be completed:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/wordsworth

or by picking up a paper copy from Cockermouth Library, or participating local shops in Cockermouth.

An open day is also taking place at Wordsworth House & Gardens this weekend (Saturday 26th September) and local people are encouraged to come along to explore the space and share your ideas in person about how it could be used by the community.

The National Trust is not closing Wordsworth House and Gardens. The purpose of this work is to gather community views on how this much-loved site may be able to better serve the needs and interests of local residents in the future. The results of this engagement will be used alongside other consultation work to help develop a new model for the site.

For more information about the consultation, including upcoming events and how to get involved visit: www.cumbriaaction.org.uk/wordsworth-house-and-gardens/

28/09/2026