Visit Workington
Reach Out Event
Friday 30th May | 11am - 4pm | Vulcan Park, Workington
Join us for a day of wellness, creativity, and community spirit at Vulcan Park, Workington!
Whether you're interested in trying meditation, getting creative with the kids, or learning about healthy cooking - there's something for everyone at the Reach Out Festival!
Some sessions need to be booked in advance. Please book your spaces for specific sessions through the schedule below to secure your spot. While the festival is free to attend, some activities have limited capacity.
You can also find out more about the stalls and food & drink vendors that will be joining us, too. See you there!
Book Your Reach Out Slot
We're thrilled to announce the return of Workington's much-loved Reach Out Festival, coming to Vulcan Park on Friday 30th May. This free community event celebrates health, well-being, and the amazing spirit of our local community. From meditation and yoga to creative workshops and cooking demos, we've got a fantastic day planned for everyone. To ensure you don't miss out on your preferred sessions, we recommend booking your spaces below. While the festival is free to attend, some activities have limited spaces available and need to be booked. If you don't see an activity listed, it doesn't need to be booked. Browse through our exciting schedule and secure your spot in our workshops and sessions. Simply click the 'Book here' links next to your chosen activities!
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Stalls at the Reach Out Event 2025
Community Support & Advocacy
🤝 Anti Racist Cumbria: A community organisation working to make Cumbria actively anti-racist through education and advocacy.
♿ Autism Support Allerdale and Copeland: A local organisation providing support and resources for individuals and families affected by autism.
💪 Carers Support West Cumbria: A charity providing vital support and resources for unpaid carers in the region.
❓ Citizens Advice Allerdale: A free, confidential advice service helping people with legal, debt, consumer and other problems.
🧠 Cumbria Cerebral Palsy: A specialist organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy and their families across the county.
👂 Cumbria Deaf Association: A charity supporting deaf and hard of hearing people across Cumbria with communication and advocacy services.
🌈 Cumbria LGBT Pride: An organisation promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community in Cumbria.
🏠 Shared Lives Cumberland Council: A unique care and support service helping adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems, or other needs to live independently.
🤲 Victim Support: A charity providing free and confidential support to victims of crime and traumatic incidents.
📚 Cumberland Libraries: Your local gateway to books, digital resources and community learning programmes.
🤝 Together We Can Create Limited: Innovative social enterprise bringing people together to create positive community change.
👥 Cumbria Youth Alliance: Empowering young people through development programmes and opportunities across the county.
🏘️ Community Development, Cumberland Council: Supporting and strengthening local communities through targeted initiatives and projects.
Health & Fitness
🧘♀️ Cumbria Yoga Foundation: A local organisation offering accessible yoga classes and wellbeing programmes to the Cumbrian community.
🏊♂️ GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited): A charitable social enterprise managing leisure and fitness facilities in Workington & Maryport.
🎳 Vulcan Park Bowling Club: A local sports club offering bowling activities and social engagement for the community.
🐎 West Cumbria RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association): A charitable organisation providing horse riding opportunities for people with disabilities.
⚽ Workington Town Community Trust: A charitable organisation using sport to promote health, education and social inclusion in the local community.
🌿 Helen's Herbs: Traditional herbal remedies and natural wellness solutions.
🎁 R'Olivers Creations: Handcrafted wellness products supporting holistic health.
🌺 Tropic with Beverley: Sustainable, vegan-friendly skincare and wellness products.
✨ Sparrow & Farthing: Bespoke holistic wellness products and therapeutic services.
🧘♀️ Yasmin Kelly: Holistic therapy practitioner offering personalised wellness treatments.
🕉️ Sacred Space: Spiritual wellness services promoting inner peace and meditation.
Even More Activities & Entertainment
🦘 Trampoline
🧗♀️ Climbing Wall
Emergency & Public Services
🚓 Workington Neighbourhood Policing Team: Local police officers working to keep the community safe and secure.
🚒 Workington Fire Station: Local fire and rescue service offering safety advice and emergency response.
🚑 North West Ambulance Service: Emergency and non-emergency ambulance services for the North West region.
Healthcare Services
🏥 Cumbria Sexual Health Services: An NHS service providing confidential sexual health advice, testing and treatment across Cumbria.
👨⚕️ James Street Group Practice Workington: A local GP surgery offering primary healthcare services to the community.
🚐 NHS Mellissa Bus: A mobile NHS unit providing health screenings and advice to local communities.
👥 Primary Care Services North Cumbria: NHS primary healthcare services coordination and information.
🔬 Health Determinants Research Collaboration: A research initiative studying factors affecting community health outcomes.
🏥 BARNARDO'S – LINK Social Prescribing & MyTime North Services: Supporting local young people and families through targeted social prescribing and mental health programmes.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
🌟 Always Another Way: A support service offering alternative approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
👥 Andy's Man Club: A men's mental health charity offering free-to-attend peer support groups across the region.
🧘♀️ Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre: A local Buddhist centre offering meditation classes and mindfulness workshops.
💚 INNER HYPE: Helping people reignite their drive, motivation, and energy, using the mastery of self-development.
🌿 Growing Well: A mental health charity providing therapeutic gardening and organic growing activities.
☁️ Blue Sky Trust: A dedicated charity supporting people living with HIV across Cumbria and the North East, offering specialised care and community-based services.
🎗️ Eyes Open: A regional HIV/AIDS awareness initiative uniting healthcare professionals and community organizations across the North East and Cumbria to provide education and support services.
🟣 Every Life Matters: A suicide prevention charity providing vital support, training, and community-based initiatives across Cumbria.
👶 The Happy Mums Foundation CIC: Specialised support service for maternal mental health and wellbeing across Cumberland.
Specialist Support Services
🐾 Animal Concern Cumbria: A local animal welfare charity supporting and protecting animals across the Cumberland region.
🫀 British Liver Trust: A national charity providing support and information about liver health and disease.
🤲 CADAS (Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service): A specialist charity providing support for people affected by alcohol and drug issues.
🏥 Hospice at Home West Cumbria: A charity providing palliative and end-of-life care services to people in their own homes.
💚 The Well Communities: A recovery-focused organisation supporting people with addiction and mental health challenges.
🦡 Cumbria Wildlife Trust: A leading conservation charity dedicated to protecting and preserving Cumbria's wildlife, natural habitats and wild places for future generations.
Environment & Community Development
🌱 Grow Well West Cumbria CIC: A community interest company promoting wellbeing through gardening and outdoor activities.
🌍 Groundwork NE & Cumbria: An environmental charity working to create stronger, healthier communities.
👥 Healthwatch Cumberland (People First): An independent organisation ensuring local voices influence health and social care services.
🤝 Social Prescribing - Cumberland Council: A service connecting people to community support to improve their health and wellbeing.
⭕ Workington Inner Wheel: A women's voluntary organisation supporting local community projects and charities.
⚡ Electricity North West: Powering our community whilst supporting sustainable energy initiatives.
Workshops
🎨 Beth (Gray Facepainting and Arts) – WORKSHOP: Creative arts activities bringing joy and colour to community events.
🧘 Ian (Beardy Synergy) – WORKSHOP: Engaging personal development workshops focusing on mindfulness and wellbeing.
Food & Drink at the Reach Out Event 2025
Hot Food & Savoury
🍕 Backyard Pizzaiolo: Neapolitan style pizzas from homemade 24 hour dough.
🍛 Dosa Chaska Ltd: Healthy Indian street food specialising in crispy dosas and flavourful curries.
Drinks & Refreshments
☕ West Coasta Coffee: Local mobile coffee specialists serving barista-quality hot drinks and speciality coffees.
🍹 Rolling Pub Co: Refreshing alcohol-free beverages including creative mocktails, fresh smoothies and premium soft drinks.
Sweet Treats
🍨 Monty's Ices: Enjoy ice cream!
🎪 Wilmots Amusements and Catering
