Intro

04/09/2026

You'll want to keep an eye on this one 👇

Get ready for Carlisle Weekend - four days of events, experiences, offers and plenty of reasons to discover something new in our city.

From Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September, Carlisle will be coming together for a celebration of everything that makes The Great Border City special🎉

Expect activities, unique tours, sports tasters, family-friendly experiences and more.

Carlisle Weekend is brought to you by The Great Border City BID, led by the amazing businesses across our city.

And this is the new home for all things Carlisle Weekend! 👋

Follow us for updates, sneak peeks and details of what's coming up.

Unlock our city. Unlock new experiences.

📅 24 - 27 September 2026
📍 Carlisle

https://greatborder.city/carlisle-weekend/

01/09/2026

World Fun Fair Month has arrived in Carlisle! 🎡

This morning, we popped down to our pop-up space on Paternoster Row to have a look at the fantastic celebration of Carlisle’s fairground heritage.

There’s plenty to see, hear and explore, with audio and visual displays, local art, fairground memorabilia and storytelling all bringing the history of the Showman community to life.

It’s a really fun, interactive space, with something to catch your eye (and your ears!) around every corner. 🎠

It's open from now until Sunday 6th September so make sure to pop in for a look!

28/08/2026

Take 3 Art Exhibition has landed at the Intro pop-up! 🎨

We’re excited to welcome the exhibition this bank holiday weekend, showcasing a wonderful collection of work from three local artists - Mary Thornton, Jane Streames and Peter Lloyd.

Come along and explore a diverse mix of artwork, discover something new and support local creative talent right here in the city. Whether you’re an art lover, looking for a unique piece to take home, or simply fancy a browse while you’re out and about this weekend, there’s plenty to see ✨

📆 Friday 28 - Monday 31 August
🕘 Open 9am - 5.30pm daily
📍 Intro pop-up, Paternoster Row

27/08/2026

The news is out... we're very excited to share that we have been shortlisted for the Marketing Excellence Award at the In-Cumbria Magazine Business Awards! 🌟

From developing bold campaigns and bringing concepts to life, to finding fresh ways to connect businesses with their audiences, we’re always looking for ideas that make an impact 💥👀

It’s safe to say that no idea is too crazy here at Intro. Creativity is at the heart of what we do, and we love turning ambitious ideas into campaigns that get people talking.

This shortlist is a proud recognition of the passion and hard work that goes into the work we do.

We’d also like to wish Creative Hutch and Langdale Leisure the very best of luck – it’s great to be shortlisted alongside such fantastic businesses.

A huge thank you to the In-Cumbria team for recognising our work. We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside some brilliant Cumbrian businesses at the awards 🥂

24/08/2026

Today we popped out of the office and headed to The Fratry at Carlisle Cathedral to visit the Cumbria Sculptors exhibition🎨

We also caught up with Mark Gibbs, one of the talented artists showcasing his work, and got a sneak peek at some of his pieces.

Cumbria Sculptors is open until 3rd September, so make sure you stop by while you can! Entry is free, and you’ll find The Fratry upstairs from the café.

18/08/2026

Free ice cream anyone? 🍦👀

We’re excited to be working with Fibrus to bring a little summer treat to the communities they serve! ☀️

We’ll be getting out and about, meeting local people, having a chat and, of course, handing out some free ice cream along the way.

It’s a simple way for the Fibrus team to connect with the communities, enjoy a little bit of summer and give something back.

So, if you spot us out and about, come along, say hello and grab an ice cream on Fibrus 👋

14/08/2026

We had a great day at the Ford Park Birthday Bash with Fibrus last weekend☀️

The atmosphere was fantastic, and we enjoyed chatting with lots of people and encouraging them to get involved in the games - creating plenty of opportunities to spark conversations and connect with the local community.

The event generated lots of local buzz, meaningful conversations and even some new customers!

It was great to engage with the community and showcase Fibrus’ mission to bring full-fibre broadband to the area 🙌

13/08/2026

Cumbria Attire has officially taken over the Intro pop-up! 👕👟

We're excited to have Jordan and Ben from Cumbria Attire in the pop-up this weekend, bringing a handpicked collection of authenticated designer menswear at a fraction of the original retail price.

And this isn’t just a shopping pop-up...
🎧 DJ sets from North West Sound
🧢 Collaborations with local seller such as dstrct
🥂 Complimentary drinks
🌙 Late opening
🔥 Plenty of designer bargains to discover

The details:
📍 Intro pop-up, Paternoster Row, Carlisle
📅 Friday 14 & Saturday 15 August
⏰ 10am-8pm

Come and support a brilliant local business and enjoy affordable designer menswear, big savings and good vibes right in the heart of the Historic Quarter 🙌

11/08/2026

A fun project with a serious purpose… and one that’s approved by our very own four-legged advisor, Sunday🐶☀️

We had so much fun bringing this summer guide for dogs to life with Paragon Veterinary Group - Pets, from gathering and shaping the content with the team to turning expert veterinary advice into a guide that’s practical and accessible.

We love working on projects where the end result can make a genuine difference, and this one felt particularly rewarding knowing it could help owners enjoy the summer with their dogs while avoiding some of the common seasonal hazards.

Read the full summer guide here 🔗 https://www.paragonvet.com/summer-guide

04/08/2026

Shoots, pop-ups and shows, it's been a busy July at Intro! Here's what we got up to ☀️

💚 Mark and Jon visited Calderwood House with The Cumberland to support with PR and video, showcasing the incredible work the charity does
🚌 Jon took a trip to Ayrshire to film a series of recruitment videos for Stagecoach
📍 Hosted a pop-up with Carlisle Bid at Intro, gathering feedback to help shape Carlisle's economic growth over the next five years
👗 Welcomed Goodbye, Norma Jean back to the Intro pop-up
🦮 Launched a summer guide for dogs with Paragon Veterinary Group - Pets, with advice to keep dogs safe and healthy during the season
🏅 Attended Ambleside sports day with Fibrus
🏉 Took Workington Town on a tour of West Cumbria for a video in collaboration with Fibrus