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by Stephen Chapman
PR agency Intro has built space in its new office for exhibitions and pop-up shops.
Having moved into a 3-storey building next to Carlisle cathedral, in the centre of the city, it has set aside the ground floor for local companies.
“We hope our HQ will bring more creative energy to the area and it certainly seems to have worked for the first weekend of the pop-up which had people queuing outside to get in,” explained Director, Helen Statham.
“It’s a way for us to make the most of the space in our building while we’re still working at home a lot of the time and anyone booking the space can also come to us if they need PR or social media support.”
A NEW pop-up shop in the city is giving shoppers the opportunity to support local businesses while getting their gin, house plants, and vintage furniture fix. Three businesses have set-up shop on Paternoster Row in Carlisle for one week to give city residents the chance to get unique presents for family and friends this Christmas. The Tipsy Filly, Edna Graham, and the Tiny Little Houseplant Shop, kicked off their pop-up shop last weekend with great success. Helen Askew, owner of the Tipsy Filly, said: “We’ve had an amazing weekend and everyone has been so supportive because they want to buy and shop local