party time!
CRFM turns two on 15th April, and we’re celebrating with a Listener Birthday Party at The Box Arena, Carlisle on Saturday 18th April 2026.
🚨 Tickets are NOT on sale, the only way to be there is to WIN them by listening to CRFM.
🎧 From Monday 9th March, listen out for the “Happy Birthday” cue to call.
When you hear it, WhatsApp PARTY with your name and email to:
📱 07822 000 560
You could win entry for you and five friends to the party! 🥳
(18+ only. One win per number/email.)
we are hiring
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to Office Technology Corporation in Carlisle for donating this photocopier to our CRFM West office in Workington.
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