in-Cumbria networking event held at the Halston hotel, Carlisle

The event held at The Halston hotel brought together businesses from across the county on Monday, December 12.

Newsquest Cumbria's Director of Sales, Emily Wood, said: "It’s always wonderful to see the vibrant and eclectic range of businesses we harbour in Cumbria.

"A brilliant way to end the year; we look forward to welcoming everyone back on the last Thursday in January.

Business Development Officer at Lancaster University Thomas Walsh (Image: NQ staff)

"Next year - the year of our 100th edition of in-Cumbria magazine - will see some exciting new formats, partners and contributors, so please sign up early to secure your place."

Author and singer Judith Cook (Image: NQ staff)

This month's soapbox stars were Lancaster University business development officer, Thomas Walsh, Alldaybags owner Barbara Keen and author and singer Judith Cook.

Alldaybags owner Barbara Keen (Image: NQ staff)

Newsquest’s North Cumbria Editor, Joy Yates, said: “Our December event was lots of fun with a few additional festive twists. The Halston did us proud with delicious festive canapes and Annandale Distillery went down a storm with their whisky tasting and sample giveaways. We even had a short Abba singalong at the end before our team selfie.

Guests were treated to a festive game of 'Play your cards right'. (Image: NQ staff)

"I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our Cumbria business community for its support of our in-Cumbria magazine and networking events and look forward to seeing everyone on January 26. Happy Christmas and here’s to a wonderful Cumbrian 2023.”

The team from the Annandale Distillery at the event (Image: NQ staff)

The fabulous Annandale Distillery Company Ltd. provided whisky samples for guests at the event.

Group Head of Marketing, PR and Training, Lee Medd, said: "It's been fantastic to be at this in-Cumbria networking event - the last one of 2022.

"It's been great for us to actually come over the border and engage with a whole new audience and actually put some faces and names together.

The classic Oscar style selfie that has now become tradition (Image: NQ staff)

"It will certainly allow us to become more confident as we look to expand into new audiences in 2023."

 The next networking event and first of 2023 will be on Thursday, January 26 from 5pm, please click the link if you'd like to register early: https://lnkd.in/eZqVG56V