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Letter from the Editor It doesn’t seem any time at all since I

was introducing a brand new community

newspaper for Ulverston back in March 2016.

Now two years later, here we are at issue 20.

My sincere thanks to the many people who have helped to make that happen. Ulverston Now is a free community newspaper that is editorial led -

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Will the Lund Farm Development get a Green Light?

Market Hall VIP Follow the footsteps to the new Visitor Information Point (VIP), which opened in Ulverston Indoor Market Hall on Thursday 22nd March, just in time for the Easter holidays.

Last July, SLDC Planning refused Oakmere Homes permission to build another 106 houses at their Lund Farm site.

Since the closure of the SLDC run TIC in the Coronation Hall, it became clear that despite mobile phones and the internet. visitors still wish to talk to a real live person about the town. As a result, Ulverston Town Council, Ulverston Business Improvement District and Ulverston Community Enterprises have worked in partnership to make the VIP happen.

Oakmere Homes appealed the decision, and there will be a Public Inquiry before a Planning Inspector from Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th May in the Coronation Hall starting at 10.00 am. This development aroused a great deal of local opposition, and anyone can attend the Inquiry and report, record or film the proceedings.

At his or her discretion, the Inspector can also ask at the start of the Inquiry if anyone wants to speak. However, these Inquiries are very formal affairs, and the interested parties for both sides will have sent their case to the Inspector in advance.

Based in the Indoor Market Hall on New

what the town has to offer.

Market Street, it will be staffed Thursday through PHOTO: www.cumbria.gov.uk Deputy Town Mayor Cllr to Saturday by volunteers Dave Webster said: “I am who are part of a large pleased that the Town group who volunteer at the Council in conjunction Coronation Hall, and will still be accessible to all at with Ulverston BID and other times. It is hoped UCE are able to offer that it may also be open on the service of a Visitor Sundays for large festivals Information Point in the such as the Dickensian. town’s Market Hall.” Judy The new service will include a screen showing everything that is going on in and around the town, and linking to the Choose Ulverston website, plus plenty of information including leaflets and a collection of books on Ulverston for browsing.

But the most important VIP’s will be the volunteers from Ulverston who can talk in a friendly and knowledgeable way about

Inspectors are not keen on people repeating what they have already seen in writing, or on anyone giving new evidence without a watertight reason why it wasn’t sent before.

added: “I am very pleased

that our Indoor Market can address a need which the town has felt for several

years. Thanks to the BID and Town Council for

supporting this venture and

especially to the volunteers without whom this would never happen.”

Can Anything be Done?

At their March meeting, Ulverston Town Council discussed if anything could be done to bring empty buildings in the town back into use.

The former Stead and Simpson shop on King Street, Glynis House on Brogden Street, Robinson’s Brewery,

The Inspector will have been given these important points in more detail, and south Ulverston residents will probably hope that they will outweigh opposing arguments.

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Empty Buildings

In brief, the application was refused because it went beyond the land allocated, it would involve levelling limestone outcrops to create an artificial site, it did not contain the right amount of properly positioned affordable homes and, with the ongoing modelling by the Environment Agency, there was not enough evidence that the development would not increase flood risk in other areas close by.

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which has had planning permission for retail for several years, and Marsh House were mentioned in particular. It was also pointed out that when the Blue Light Hub opens, the Fire Station and Ambulance Station will also be empty, and that all these brownfield sites

could be developed. The council intends to write to the owners and landlords of such empty buildings to urge them to make use of them, and also plans to clarify what powers SLDC has to enforce action and ask them to use these powers.

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MUGA on its way to Lightburn Park After 4 years of working with SLDC to gain improvements to Lightburn Park, Friends of Lightburn Park (FOLP) hope to see the new multi-use games area (MUGA) arrive from Sweden soon.

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As part of the current Keep Britain Tidy campaign, members of Ulverston Rotary club supported by two members’ wives and an Ulverston family who happened to come along braved damp weather to litter pick on Bardsea

beach. In just over two hours they collected over 20 bags of rubbish, together with a car tyre, a lobster pot, car trims and a length of wood. Seeing the amount of rubbish, they are considering further events in the future.

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Cumbrian Cadets

take on the Beast from the East

In March, 52 Army Cadets and 10 Adult Volunteers from Burma Company, Cumbria Army Cadet Force travelled to Warcop, near Appleby-in-Westmoreland, for a weekend of training and testing.

As soon as they arrived on Friday night the snow began to fall, and it soon became clear that this would be no walk in the park.

Temperatures fell below zero, snow fell to waist height and at times reduced visibility to just a few metres. But despite the challenges the cadets

pushed on with their training, demonstrating a remarkable resilience and determination to beat the elements.

Burma Company’s cadets come from across South Cumbria, with units in Barrow, Dalton, Kendal and Millom.

The cadets, who are 12-18 years old, parade 2 evenings a week at their local unit and take part in military and civilian training whilst gaining vocational qualifications in the process. They are trained by a group of committed adult volunteers from all sorts of background, including some who are ex-military and many others who are not.

This weekend the new junior cadets undertook basic training in Navigation, First Aid, Weapon Handling and gained their first insights into life in a military training camp.

Meanwhile the more senior cadets had their physical endurance, robustness and

leadership skills put to the test with challenging events such as Fieldcraft and Shooting on Warcop’s military training area.

Burma Company’s Training Officer, Second Lieutenant Damien Mottram, had this to say, “Whilst the challenges of the weather caused some problems logistically, it also became an asset to the training. Each and every one of them should be proud of their achievements this weekend” Major Rachel Diss, Officer Commanding Burma Company, said: “The cadets benefit greatly from the diverse range of physical and mentally challenging activities they take part in.”

Anyone aged 12-18 who may be interested in becoming an Army Cadet should visit www. armycadets.com for further information, or visit their local unit to have a look around.

The Army Cadet Force is not part of the Armed Forces, it is

a youth organisation fortunate enough to be sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. Whilst cadets are introduced to the military way of life it is not a recruiting tool, and there is no call up or service liability, with cadets being free to leave at any time.

The organisation could not exist without its adult volunteers, and Cumbria Army Cadet Force are always looking for anyone who may be able to give a couple of hours a week to support the training delivered. Whether you are ex-military, a parent or just a person who is looking for a fun and rewarding hobby we would like to hear from you. Please visit www. armycadets.com for further information, or contact Cumbria ACF Headquarters on 01228 516222.

Celebrating 30 Years of Ulverston Mind For 30 years Ulverston Mind has been supporting people with issues around their mental health, challenging the stigma around mental illness and promoting good mental health.

From its office in Queen Street it takes support and opportunities out into the community with projects like its allotment and Connecting Mums, alongside its DropIns, Counselling and One to

One services. The charity is also looking forward to contributing to the Healthy Town initiative, a joint venture between public and private bodies to make Ulverston a healthier place to live and work. Look out for Ulverston Mind’s stall on the outdoor market on 10th May, where there will be information, people to talk to and cake, and for other celebrations through the year.

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for Ulverston’s Interact Club In March, 10 members and 2 leaders of the newly formed Xenolith Interact club carried out a weekend’s service project at the Great Tower Scout Activity Centre, near Windermere.

The Interact Club is the 14yrs to 18yrs section of Rotary International, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Ulverston and was formed last year within the Xenolith Explorer Scout Unit.

The aim of the Interact Club is to carry out community service projects both locally and internationally. The members are also Xenolith Explorer Scouts so this work contributes to their Activity Centre Service and their Community Impact Awards.

During the weekend under the guidance of Explorer Scout Leaders Rowan Barton and Madigan Long the guys were involved in building a ‘natural path’ through some woodland at the bottom of the site then erected two huge mess tents.

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15yr old Matthew Haddow one of the club members said “It was a brilliant weekend, really really cold and hard work but great fun!”

Bryan Caine Xenolith Explorer Scout Leader said, “This age group of young people who do this community work are very busy with exams and other interests yet they make time to carry out these major service projects and find them rewarding.”

(I am sure we could work something out) and has no electricity, which means being there in daylight hours. However, most tools these days are battery powered, and we are able to make a drink.

Croftlands Infant & Nursery School have been working with Oxley Developments on a cake

themed “Bright Stars” project. They raised £700

which will be split between buying resources for the

school and a donation of £350 to St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston.

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Priory Road on 15th March.

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SPORTS & LEISURE

News from Hoad Harriers

WINDERMERE ROWING CLUB

There is an impression that rowing is an elitist sport.

A local club is proving just how wrong that is.

Formed in 2015, Windermere Rowing Club is based at Fell Foot Park on the southern shores of Windermere.

A grant from Sport England purchased 2 coxed quads and 2 ancient singles were donated by another club.

Spectacular growth since then now sees a club with a varied fleet of 13 boats with more on the way. We have 80 members, the vast majority of whom have learned to row with a club which prides itself on a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Members come from all walks of life, the youngest being 18 with many well beyond retirement age.

The club is now getting serious about competition and crews compete in events throughout the North but equally many people just enjoy being on the water and

The Harriers hosted the final round of the Mid-Lancs cross country season on Saturday 3rd March 2018, with over 500 Juniors and seniors from North Lancashire and Cumbria, taking part in 6 races from under 11`s to Seniors, with a lot depending on a good set of results for the club.

Both Ladies and Men`s team have realised a great set of overall final season results:

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Ladies Vet 35 Team Bronze award finishing 3rd out of 15 teams

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Mens Vet 60 Team Bronze award finishing in 3rd place in their division.

Harriers Travel to Success Hoad Hill Harriers travelled to 4 events across Cumbria and North Lancashire over the weekend of 10th/11th March: the Dentdale 7.9 mile and 14.2 mile; Lancaster Mothers Day 10km; Barrow Parkrun and Black Combe Fell Race, with plenty of success.

In the Dentdale 7.9 race, Simon Barton was 4th out of 7 V60 runners and Sally Barton was 2nd out of 10 Lady Vet 55 runners, and 6 Harriers completed the 14.2 mile race. In the Lancaster Mothers Day 10km, Tom Southward was 20th out of 243 runners and Amy Whelan 31st.

In the Barrow Parkrun, two Harriers achieved personal bests: 4th Mike Cubin 20.05, and 62nd Stephanie Roberts 29.33.

Be warned rowing is incredibly addictive!

Black Combe Runners Junior Section

Black Combe Runners have created a new junior section for their running club. Training sessions are run each Wednesday at 6pm in Ford Park, Ulverston and last around half an hour. Sessions are run by two fully qualified coaches as well as other club volunteers.

Parents are also welcome to stay and help out. If your child isn’t already a member they’re welcome to try out the sessions before they join. Training will be a variety of running sessions around Ford Park and Hoad and are always lots of fun. Juniors can also take part in our Junior Championships, comprising of 10 races throughout the year. The emphasis is on participation, not performance so a prize is awarded to anyone who completes 5 races or more. Membership is only £3! All ages and abilities welcome. More details at: bcrunners.org.uk/juniors or on Facebook: Black Combe Junior Squad info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

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ART & MUSIC

Music Venture of the Month

Dingo Barracks at Beerwolf Beerwolf has already proved very popular with the craft ale and beer loving fans of our town, offering a cornucopia of fine beverages from around the world and including several brewed just down the road at Ulverston’s own Stringer’s brewery.

The intimate and atmospheric two floor establishment quite clearly has a passion for music as is evidenced by it’s eclectic daily playlists, and has in recent weeks begun to play host to a regular Sunday session, “Days of Unrest” hosted by local live music aficionados Dingo Barracks. We caught up with Dingo’s head honcho Dan Payne and Beerwolf’s main man Alan Munro to dig a little deeper.

Hey Dan, why Dingo Barracks?

You mean the name itself?

Completely honest answer is that it’s random. The only thoughtful idea behind it was the initials of which when joined together make a pair of scissors. We thought this would be a cool logo to symbolise our DIY approach.

How do you source the acts who you invite to play at your events?

The majority of bookings come from just general research. Not to mention the fact that I’ve been playing in bands for SO LONG so in turn have met a great bunch of connections all over the place.

Is there a signature sound or style that is associated with

DINGO BARRACKS

DB, or do you deal in a range of genres?

What makes me excited about music is hearing bands or acts who play their own music and deliver it with truth and passion, almost like they’re not writing it for anyone other than themselves. If I had a signature it would be something to do with the mindset of the acts which often comes from people who play all sorts of genres.

You also play drums for several local bands, how does the feeling you get from playing live compare to being the host and promoter of an event and seeing it in full swing?

I don’t really get anxious or stressed before I play but with promoting and organising I do.

I’d like to say that there is no feeling that would surpass that of playing drums live but when you pull off a successful show and manage it to the point that every little detail is as you planned, seeing the satisfaction on the faces of your audience, employers and acts you’ve booked... That comes close.

Your drumming has taken you all over the country, how does Ulverston compare with regards to the reception you receive and its engagement with live music?

Ulverston is actually great for a small town. I’ve always said to people who’ve never been that it’s like that part of the city you’re always trying to find. It seems like the residents of this town are just so interested in hearing something fresh and exciting that it broadens your scope of potential bookings.

What is the best venue that you have been involved with as a promoter and why?

I’d have to say the shows I’ve enjoyed the most are the ones I’ve put on in Ulverston and I’m not just saying that.

There’s just something about

the enthusiasm of the people that makes it so much more rewarding. The Riot Jazz Brass Band and Honeyfeet shows I put on at the Coronation Hall obviously stick in my mind but I’m really enjoying this Beerwolf residency too because it’s a different challenge with it being quite regular.

What led you to Beerwolf and how is it working out as a venue for your events?

Alan asked me if I’d be interested in running some live music shows and once we started talking about the kind of music we’d like to have on in there, there was no doubt in my mind that we would work well together. I actually love the venue, it’s a decent size and it’s got a lot of character. On a more successful night with it being so small it can get a bit of a nightmare logistically but that’s all part of the fun.

Any particular highlights we should look out for in the coming weeks?

The show I’m most excited about is SLING plus support on May 13th. It’s a side project of Honeyfeet and they’re such a groovy and cool Blues band. If there’s only one you want to get to in the coming months make it that one.

Alan - how would you review Beerwolf’s first six months and your more recent partnership with Dingo Barracks?

We have had a fantastic first few months at Beerwolf and have enjoyed spending time

with some of the most friendly customers you could hope for. Ulverston has shown real enthusiasm for quality beer and we have been delighted to showcase beers from some of the world’s best breweries such as Cloudwater and Mikkeller.

The partnership with Dingo Barracks has been great and has really helped to raise awareness of our venue to a much wider public.

Alan - Do you have any other events in the pipeline, music or otherwise?

We are looking forward to a few tap takeover and meet the brewer sessions in the bar with some of the UK’s most exciting breweries. We are also in early stages of planning a film club night that we hope to launch within the next couple of months.

Alan - Have you noticed any of the people who come for the live music, coming back for a drink through the week? Do events help build a following for your establishment?

The events have definitely improved awareness of the bar especially with people who have travelled from further afield. We have seen a number of people who have attended the gigs are revisiting us throughout the week. We see events and festivals (not just music) as crucial in the ongoing development of Beerwolf.

Read about Dingo and Alan’s plans for another FineFest on the Ulverston Now website.

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ART & MUSIC

A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS UVHS Performing Arts staged another stunning annual production on the 15th & 16th March at The Coronation Hall.

Involving over 70 students.

‘A Night At The Musicals’ was a compilation show of songs from Broadway and The West End spanning the last 95 years - some well known, like ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Shrek’, ‘Hairspray’ and ‘The Addams Family’, others not so, like ‘Oh, Kay!’, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, ‘Porgy And Bess’ and ‘In The Heights’.

The full cast opened and closed the show with the title song to the show ‘Fame’, with brilliant choreography from Miss Bird, who also put together an awesome dance routine to music from ‘A Chorus Line’ for members of the Dance Club - both numbers leaving the audiences in amazement. The full cast also performed songs from ‘Mamma Mia’ and ‘Me And My Girl’.

In between these ‘massed’ numbers, students were given the freedom to split into smaller groups and both select and then choreograph their own scenes from shows, also including ‘Hercules’, ‘Matilda’ and ‘Hamilton’.

In between, some of our senior

HAMILTON

MATILDA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

JAZZ

students got the chance to sing

A P P R E C I AT I O N

solos and/or duets, with Leah,

Beth, Tabi, Emma, Jacob, Bella and Erin producing some quite

stunning vocal performances. The

second half opened with the brilliant Big Band belting out five show

numbers, with Emma and Tabi on

the microphones, including songs from ‘The Blues Brothers’, ‘42nd Street’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

Audiences left on a real high and comments made to the school

included “absolutely stunning”,

for a school to produce this quality of performance”. Mr Vogler said “As usual, we are in awe of the

students. Their ability never ceases to amaze, and the fact that they

have put together half of this show

Lee Konitz: Foremost among the ‘cool school’ of alto saxophone players in modern jazz, he has been highly influential both in the US and in Europe.

on their own is a testament to the

skill and future potential of so many students at UVHS.”

Thanks must got to Mr Vogler,

Miss Bird, Mr Rice, Mrs Cooper

and Mr Butler for producing such an outstanding show and giving the students such a wonderful

Next year’s show will be announced soon….

Bill Holman: Top composer, arranger and tenor sax player, all-round jazzman best known for his work with Stan Kenton and other big bands as well as his own groups and jazz singers.

Albert Nicholas: Outstanding clarinettist in his early New Orleans days, he played with the greats of NO jazz, and later lived and starred worldwide.

“exceptional” and “unbelievable

opportunity to show their creativity.

The programme for April 26 – beginning at 7pm at Bardsea’s Malt Kiln - will include:

More information from Roy Booth at 01524 853335, or visit the club’s website at www. ulverstonjazz.co.uk.

FESTIVAL HITS RIGHT NOTE ONCE MORE If ever there was any doubt of the competitiveness of brass bands in Cumbria, the South Cumbrian music festival is always a timely reminder.

The annual event, which is held at the Coronation Hall in Ulverston, was a brilliant opportunity again to showcase brass players of all ages.

Ulverston Town Band, led by Mitch Rowlandson, retained the Ulverston Town Band Shield, with a comprehensive victory against Dalton Town Band, 89 points to 83.

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Gill Benjamin, who plays

flugelhorn in the band, was extremely happy that all the extra preparation had paid off.

Holborn Hill Juniors, to collect

Band put on a very strong

and were worth winners of the

“It is rewarding and a tribute to the band for all the hard work they put in”, Benjamin said. “It is satisfying to win the class again and it makes all of the stress and nerves worth it in the end!”

The band’s conductor Mark

Latimer was “delighted” with

General Band Class”. Alongside

how the festival went, and

the collective achievements

praised Ulverston Town Band for their performance too.

for each band, David Griffiths, who plays trumpet for Barrow

“I was really pleased with

Shipyard Juniors, as well as

our selection of ‘Beatles Hits’

Ulverston Town Band, collected

with the audience. Ulverston

shield for best soloist.

Benjamin also paid tribute to the younger players in the band, for some of whom it was their first brass band competition.

Dalton Band also came away from this year’s festival with silverware too, winning the Entertainment Class against

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the J W Latimer Cup again.

and convincing performance

the band’s performance and

playing soprano cornet for

seemed to go down really well

the James M Fryer memorial

ART & MUSIC

ANNIE GARNETT 2018 marks the Centenary of the Representation of the People Act that granted the Vote to all Men, and Women, aged over thirty and owning property.

This exhibition, on loan from

As part of the Celebrating Women of Cumbria 2018 Festival, an exciting year of events hosted by Cumbrian Museums, The Ruskin Museum, Coniston is telling the story of Annie Garnett (1864– 1942) a local businesswoman, inspired by John Ruskin’s innovative Arts & Crafts initiative to design and produce sumptuous, sophisticated and technically brilliant fabrics in silk, linen and wool, dyed in key with the colours of the Lakeland landscape or the petals of her favourite flowers.

Langdale Linen and the Ruskin

the Lakeland Arts Trust,

Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry, complements the

Ruskin Museum’s permanent and extensive collection of

Lace Industry, developed by Elizabeth Pepper and the ladies involved in running

Ruskin’s Arts & Crafts initiative In Great Langdale, and later, Tilberthwaite..

Annie Garnett’s textiles and

designs gained both national and international recognition

with clients ranging from local Lakeland people to Queen Alexandra, and Liberty’s.

Her inspiration came from

the nature around her, the

Lakeland landscape and her

much loved Lakeland Garden, ‘Fairfield’.

The Exhibition runs from

Saturday 24th February to

Sunday 3rd June 2018 at the Ruskin Museum, Yewdale

Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU. For opening times and

admissions please visit our

website www.ruskinmuseum.

com or phone 015394 41164

World Record Time Again!

Two years ago 1,180 of you gathered together on Ford Park to splat your way to a World Record for the Largest Ever Shaving Cream Pie Fight. Now it is again time to get in another fine mess for Another Fine Fest, Ulverston’s festival of comedy, music and art celebrating our most famous son, Stan Laurel.

Stan was a veteran of flour flinging for comedy effect in the black-and-white days. Now in 2018 we’ll be whipping-up a slapstick storm with a rainbow

paint party in the style of the Indian festival of Holi, whilst simultaneously attempting to break not just one, but 5 world records, one for each year of AFF’s existence! Such a fine party requires an equally fine soundtrack so who better to provide the musical score than UIverston’s own DJ collective, Natural Selectas.

As we let the non-toxic coloured-cornflour fly, we’ll be taking on a series of partythemed World Records The World’s Largest Game of Musical Statues

The Largest Gathering of People Tying Bow Ties The Largest Gathering of People Wearing Conical Party Hats The Largest Gathering of People Wearing Odd Socks The Longest Selfie Relay If we bag that lot, we’ll be well on our way to claiming the ultimate title, the town with the most number of World Records!

If you would like to be a record breaker and to be honest, who wouldn’t(?!), keep your eyes glued on AFF’s Twitter and

Facebook for news of how to sign up and become a part of history in the making. If you are a company that would like to support the event, there is also the opportunity to sponsor one of the records taking place or if you would like to contribute via AFF’s crowdfunding campaign, you could even purchase the honour of rocking the loudspeaker to mark the start of each attempt! Again check out AFF’s social media or mail anotherfinefest@gmail.com for more information on all of the above.

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WHAT’S ON

FORD PARK

FORD PARK

UPCOMING EVENTS EVERY FRIDAY Fizzy Fridays 12-4pm Enjoy a delicious

FORD PARK IS A HIVE OF ACTIVITY - COME RAIN OR SHINE! Whether it’s the bustling café on a busy lunchtime, keen gardeners admiring the plant nursery or families enjoying the play area and open space, it’s wonderful to see the park continuing to act as a hub for the community.

Not forgetting the various groups who meet here – from yoga to knitting, baby groups and pilates (and everything in between!) – and the dedicated volunteers who help to look after Ford Park. It really is fantastic to see so many people supporting the charityrun park – thank you.

If you have visited the café this month, you may have spotted our bright new art exhibition, featuring distinctive and colourful scenes by Ulverston-based illustrator Amy Whelan. Depicting fun, warm and humorous characters enjoying happy days out, as part of her new ‘Happy Days Collection’, the exhibition also includes some of Amy’s ‘Lake District Fun’ range portraying her characters enjoying the local area and its attractions. So do pop along to the Coach House Café to enjoy Amy’s work – and why not treat yourself to a coffee and a cake whilst you browse!

afternoon tea and prosecco to share at our Fizzy Friday, £14.95 per person, booking essential, please call 01229 581666

EVERY SUNDAY

Sunday Roasts 12-3pm

Savour the taste of a traditional Sunday Roast, with seasonal vegetables, homemade Yorkshire Puddings and homemade gravy – delicious!

Booking essential, please call 01229 581666

DAILY Veggie Soup Trail

Children can take part in the Veggie Soup Trail and join Hop the Rabbit in the Kitchen Garden to find out about growing seasonal food. Simply pick up an activity sheet for £2 from the cafe

CORO HALL

APRIL

17-20th Ulverston Outsiders: Bedroom Farce: 7.30pm 21st Barrow Savoyards: Tea at Two: 2pm 24th Ulverston Voices Key Stage 2: 7.30pm 28th 60’s Show Band UNION GAP: 7.30pm

MAY

4–6th Printfest 9th Tim BrookeTaylor: 7.30pm 11th GAGA Queen Tribute: 7.30pm 15th Coro Hall Charity Bingo Night: 8pm 19th Ulverston Choral Society: 7.30pm 23th Anda Union Traditional Mongolian Musicians: 8pm 25th Kate Rusby: 7.45pm 29th Vienna Festival Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty: 7pm

RUSLAND HORIZON

For more information on Amy’s art, please visit https://www.amywhelanart.com/

With the café now open until 5pm every day (summer hours), we look forward to welcoming more of you for after-school treats mid-week (anyone mention ice cream?!) Please note, food served until 4pm, cakes and drinks only from 4pm.

And don’t forget our beautiful plant nursery is now open (after closing for the winter months) – offering a range of herbaceous perennials, which will return to bloom year after year, and vegetable plants, including courgettes, runner beans and tomatoes – all the classic favourites.

As a small-scale community plant nursery, the sale of our plants support the work of the volunteers who help to manage the park and the nursery – so shopping here directly helps to fund the work of the charity.

What a lovely thought!

Hopefully see you at the park very soon,

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The Ford Park team

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RUSLAND HORIZON THERE ARE STILL SOME PLACES LEFT ON SOME OF OUR HERITAGE SKILLS COURSES:

Improver’s Spinning - 19th May; Rusland a la Carte - 16th June; Natural Dyeing - 23rd June. Booking essential*.

Satterthwaite Bloomery Excavation - look out for this event on our website (exact dates/times to be decided):– various dates between 30th April and 1st June. *To book and for more information, please go to the website: www.ruslandhorizons.org.uk and go to ‘What’s On’. To contact the RH team, email rusland. horizons@lakedistrict.gov.uk or telephone 01539 792698 ext 2759

WHAT’S ON

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS

Ulverston Rotary Club 18.30 for 1900 (No meetings on Bank Holidays) The Olde Mill, Coast Road, Bardsea, 01229 869262 Knit & Natter, Crochet & Chat Group - Virginia House, Queen Street, Ulverston 1-3pm & 6.30-8.30pm.

Making Hats, Octopuses and Twiddle Muffs £2.00. Contact Joyce 0777 5664532 Tea & Chat Dalton Community Church, Wellington Street Dalton.

Come and have a cuppa and a good chat. No Charge. 10am-11.30am Good Tones Singing Group - back room at Ulverston Methodist Church, Hartley Street. 7pm til 8pm. £7 Adult singing group songbirdsonsong.webs. com

Tai Chi Classes, Croftlands Community Centre 5.10 - 6.40pm, £6. Contact sarah. mccormack26@gmail.com or leetaichi. wordpress.com Circuits, Walking Football 55+ Ulverston Leisure Centre with Age UK

Leave ‘em Laughing Chess Collective, every Mon & Tue from 7pm at The Stan Laurel Inn, A friendly bunch of chess enthusiasts,.

Ulverston Air Cadets, Dragley Beck.

7.30 - 9.30pm. Open to children aged 12 ½ (year 8) to 18. Further information email oc.2223@aircadets. org

Barrow Male Voice choirs practise session. Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Rd, Barrow. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. All welcome.

Contact Keith Newby 01229 472383.

TUESDAYS

French Lessons. Ou La La French Lessons, 3 levels of lessons by native French speaker. At Natterjacks. 01229 582190

South Lakes Jive, Beginners class 7.30pm, Improvers class at 9pm and after that Freestyle until 10:30pm! Red Rose, Ulverston. £6, doors open at 7:30pm. All beginners welcome

Mindfulness Classes at 2pm Dalton Community Centre Knit and natter in the Coach House,Ford Park. 1pm - 3pm.

Table Tennis, 7pm Gleaston Village Hall & Green Committee. £1 per session. JTU - Bring your own drink. Contact Barbara tel 869968 or barbara.birch@hotmail. co.uk

THURSDAYS

Ulverston Outdoor Market

South Cumbrian Retirement Brass Band, 10am. Red Rose, Ulverston. Free tea, coffee and biscuits.

Country Market, from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Coronation Hall. Home made bakes, preserves, craft work, cards, gifts, plants & vegetables.

Knit and Natter at Natterjacks night time coffee house, 7:00pm.

Breast feeding group 09.30 - 11.30 at the Ulverston Library

The Feel Good Singalong - Ulverston Methodist Church, 10.30am - 11.30am. £6. songbirdsonsong.webs.com Coffee mornings in the Coro Hall.

Lakeland Orienteering Club NavNight, 6.30pm - 8pm Red Rose, Ulverston. Basic navigation and map reading skills. Contact Richard 01229 716021 or navnight@lakelandorienteering.org.uk.

Circuits, Walking Football 55+ Ulverston Leisure Centre with Age UK Choral Society Meetings, New members welcome. 7pm – 9pm.

Ulverston Methodist Church, Pam Gillmam 01229 716321.

Texas hold ’em poker with supper.

8pm at the Swan, Ulverston

Digital Photography Classes on a Thursday 7-9. Dalton Community Centre

Thursday Club Barrow & District Society for the Blind. Ostley House, Abbey Road, Barrow 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Tel 01229 820698 Thursday Club Dalton Community Church, Wellington Street Dalton.

Armchair exercises, varied entertainment, a cuppa and a chance to socialise. School term times. No charge, 2pm-4pm.

Whist Drive (progressive). The Auction Mart Cafe, North Lonsdale Terrace, Ulverston. 7.30pm. Visitors Welcome. Tel: Rob or Val 01229 824812.

FRIDAYS Children’s story time 09.30-10.30 Friday’s during term time at the Ulverston Library.

Yoga Classes Croftlands Community Centre, £4 drop in 10am - 11am Age UK Coffee Morning 10.3012noon. Ulverston Parish Church

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT ULVERSTON LIBRARY Author event Martin Salter-Smith The author will discuss his latest novel ‘The Spanish Son’ and take questions

Ulverston Air Cadets, Dragley Beck.

7.30 - 9.30pm. Open to children aged 12 ½ (year 8) to 18. Further information email oc.2223@aircadets. org

from the audience. The

SATURDAYS

Pyrenees. The plot was

Ulverston Outdoor Market, Coffee mornings in the Coro Hall.

Old Time Dancing 7.30pm-11pm, Red Rose, Ulverston. Red Rose club’s very own night featuring live music from the in house band and dancing to old time music. A great time to be had for only £5/member and £6/non-members.

book is a thriller set in Cumbria, Liverpool, Barcelona and the

sparked by the author

reading about events in

the Pyrenees during and

after the Spanish civil war.

Thursday 19th April 7pm Tickets £1 to include

SUNDAYS

refreshments, available

Pub Quiz at the Swan - Fun pub quiz with gallon of ale prize and inclusive supper. Starting 6.30pm

01229 404151

Free meat raffle Devonshire Arms, Ulverston - One drink = 1 raffle ticket, drawn at 6pm (customer can claim price only if in pub at time of draw)

from Ulverston Library

Booking is essential.

Gleaston Craft Group, 7-9pm, Gleaston Village Hall. Every Tuesday except 2nd Tue of the month. £2 per session incl tea/coffee & cake. All welcome, contact Barbara tel 869968 or barbara.birch@hotmail.co.uk

Social Club Barrow & District Society for the Blind. Ostley House, Abbey Road, Barrow 6.30pm-8.30pm.

Tel 01229 820698 Urswick Toddler Group at Urswick Parish Rooms. 9.30-11.30am during term times. Email: urswickchurch@ hotmail.co.uk

Furness Tradition, Hope and Anchor, “Slow and Steady” learners session 8pm – 9pm and a regular open session 9pm till whenever! www. furnesstradition.org.uk

WEDNESDAYS

Creative Support, 7pm - 9pm A fun evening catering for those with learning disabilities. Red Rose, Ulverston. £1 per session, over 18s only. Malcolm on 07523 284865. info@ulverstonnow.co.uk

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Who’s IN A unique membership of professions and trades, InGroup prides itself on skills and service, experience and expertise. It includes long-established businesses, as well as imaginative newcomers.

Independent Networking Group

With links to Beatrix Potter, Temple Heelis Solicitors is soon to celebrate its 200th anniversary. Family firm FMB Financial Management Bureau started at a kitchen table and now boasts a global client base, with £250 million under its supervision.

Former police detective Adrian Barker has seen his South Lakes Services brainchild grow to 200 staff, 500 clients and an annual turnover almost reaching £3 million.

MBE Accountants have clients stretching from Canary Wharf to the Bahamas and reduced one tax claim from £18K to £3K, while historic building experts, Crosby Granger Architects, work on some of the country’s outstanding structures.

Our businesses are run by driven professionals. Meet the members and see what we can do for you on http://www.ingroup.org.uk/members/

Adrian Barker South Lakes Services Andrew Wilkinson Wilkinson Decorators Andy Little NatWest Bank Anne / Liam Clark Sun Signs Chris Granger Crosby Granger Architects Danny Askew MB Digital

Networking group hails £3m success

InGroup chair Chris Granger

A BUSINESS force to be reckoned with is at large in South Lakeland, generating well over £3 million pounds for its members and helping countless good causes.

Independent, inspirational, intuitive, InGroup Kendal was set up in 2013 with a determination to be one of the area’s most respected and sought-after referral organisations.

Taking just one high-calibre member from each profession or trade, the aim of attracting some of the best people in their fields continues to be realised, according to chair Chris Granger.

The Kendal-based architect said InGroup’s remarkable growth and success was easy to plot, based on a combined passion for cutting-edge service, quality, best possible results and maximising opportunities.

He added: “We celebrate being local and operating in the heart

of our community. However, many members have national, even international clients, so the scope of what we do and how we do it is enormous.

“With a strong sense of camaraderie, trust and shared commitment, members pass work to each other, knowing each and every job will be expertly handled.

Our people are well-connected and extensive commissions keep coming our way.”

Meeting every Friday for a breakfast gathering at Kendal Golf Club, members pass work referrals round the table and tally up invoiced work for the week.

The biggest single seven-day total was over £74,000.

A regular stream of speakers

and visitors attend. According to Chris, it helps keep the group up to speed with wide-ranging issues and local charities.

Reaching out He added: “We’ve always wanted to reach out to help and encourage others and build a positive profile for InGroup. Being one of South Lakeland’s best-kept secrets is certainly not part of the remit.

“We want to be out there with the public knowing who we are and what we do.”

So far, around £6,000 has been donated to charity, help given to Kendal flood victims, a bursary scheme rolled out at Kendal College and over £3 million generated to date supporting South Lakeland’s economy.

“Unlike other networking groups, we are not hidebound by franchise, meaning we are free to go our own way and that has been the cornerstone of our success,” said Chris.

“We have 23 members, are always keen to welcome new interest and especially work commissions.

There’s a huge sense of dedication and determination to do well. The future is rosy, it’s onwards and upwards for InGroup Kendal.”

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History Mystery Ulverston Munitionettes?

While browsing the web, one of our writers found a site which claimed that during the First World War a group of women munitions workers from Ulverston formed a football team and went on to beat a similar local team.

Apparently Dick Kerr founded his famous Preston women’s football team after watching

munitions workers kicking a ball around in their break.

Has anyone ever heard that there was such a team in Ulverston? Or is Professor Google mistaken? Please let us know by emailing news@ ulverstonnow.co.uk, or call in and see Helen at the Book Shack in the Market Hall.

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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard?

Brantwood is now open every day 10.30 – 5pm On 12th April, Brantwood’s Blue Gallery sees the opening of an exhibition of works by Ford Madox Brown; Maggie Berkowitz; John Cassidy; Hunt Emerson; A.S.Finlayson; Carl Haag; George Heming Mason; Jonathan Ive; Graham Sutherland; John Parker; James Pelham; John Ruskin; Smith-Genever and the anonymous craftsmen & women of Lakeland Rural Industries. A World of Work is an exhibition on the subject of work, timed to celebrate the completion of the Ruskin comic trilogy, Bloke’s Progress, with How to Work, illustrated by Hunt Emerson.

In the Loft, Ashley Cooper’s rousing photographic exhibition on Climate change runs until the end of April, with an accompanying talk on 28th April at 7.30pm. Tickets

£7 (includes glass of wine on arrival, doors open 7pm) Call for tickets on 015394 41396.

The Terrace will be serving food until 7pm.

The gardens are bursting with new life and birdsong is filling the air. Join us on a Dawn Chorus walk on Thursday 26th April. The free event starts at Brantwood car park at 6.30am. Pre-booking via Brantwood required.

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NATURE & GARDENS

Behind the Gardening Scenes This year there are more private gardens than ever open for gardeners to explore for inspiration!

Ulverston Open Gardens Weekend is on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2018 from 10am to 4pm.

wildlife ponds! Programmes will be available from Coronation Hall, Inspirations, the Library and the Station and a ticket to visit all the gardens can be purchased at the first garden you go to for £3 (children free). Details will be available on the Ulverston

The gardens are of all

Town Council website, the

everything from back yards to

and facebook at: www.

sizes and designs including

Choose Ulverston website

sweeping lawns and

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Dealing with slugs, especially in a wet summer, is not so simple. I once lost every courgette plant, and I’ve never found beer traps that effective. Sprinkling cat litter around plants I really want to save has worked, as has setting plants off in pots, and only putting them in the ground once they are large enough to cope with a few bites. For creepy-crawly pests in general, planting marigolds among vegetables is said to help, since they attract hoverflies and wasps which go on to eat cabbage white caterpillars and aphids.

Marigolds are also reputed to be death to eel worms. The general principle seems to be don’t be too tidy: if you keep a small wild patch near your vegetable beds it will harbour prey species which in turn will attract predators.

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beavers will affect migratory fish like trout, yet their reintroduction is unlikely to arouse such passions as the now quite serious proposal to reintroduce wolves to Scotland to control red deer numbers. Beavers are never tempted to go after livestock, or to howl at the moon, scaring walkers who are out late.

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they have a positive effect on their surroundings. They only build dams if the water of a stream isn’t deep enough for them to swim in, and these dams are usually temporary and not completely watertight.

By moving around streams and rivers and building new dams, beavers help to create a range of different habitats for other species, and their thinning out of trees like hazel and willow encourages new growth which supports insects and birds. Even though beaver dams might be a bit leaky, they hold water in dry spells, and when it does rain torrents they can slow the flow, so helping to reduce flooding and soil erosion.

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‘castoreum’, which was used in medicines and perfumes.

Now small numbers of this toothy, vegetarian, familyminded large rodent can be found in Argyll, in the catchment of the River Tay and on the River Otter in Devon. Although those on the Tay and Otter slipped the net of a carefully managed licensed trial reintroduction and were either accidental or intentional unlicensed releases, officialdom has caught up with them, and they are protected but are to be monitored and managed. Some landowners might balk at the thought of beavers gnawing down their trees and damming their rivers. However, many environmentalists believe that

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FESTIVAL TIME IS HERE ANOTHER FINE FEST IS 5!

And Stan Laurel would be 128! In order to commemorate this fact, on June

16-17th, Ulverston will once again erupt in a multicolured feast of live music, DJs, circus, street theatre, live street art, window painting, yarnbombing, interactive workshops, comedy, spoken word and a cornucopia of various other weird and wonderful activities.

How you can get involved AFF positively encourages active engagement with its festival and there are many ways to participate including performing, creating, trading, donating, sponsoring, volunteering or record breaking. This really is your festival!

Busker’s Zone Have you ever dreamed of performing in front of an audience but never taken your skills outside your bedroom?

Well now is your chance to shine at this open mic session based outside the front of the Coro! You are invited to bring down your instrument, plug in and play. Local musical legend Chris Garratt of the Sad Eyed Puffins will host this area and provide the means for you to amplify your sound. You may even find some like minded musical souls to jam along with and start a band together!

Window Painting - Glass as canvas Each year AFF teams up with a multitude of local businesses and artists to transform the streets into an open air gallery.

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Original murals and spectacular scenes will be painted upon the glass of our pubs, shops and cafes. Would

The world record breaking Another Fine Fest is back to rock the cobbles with the fifth instalment of it’s free multi-arts, family friendly festival and you are all

you like a window of your own to flex your creative talents upon? If the answer is yes, then get in touch!

Traders The number of traders doubled last year and the festival is now looking for even more quirky stalls and tasty food vendors from our town, across our county and beyond to ply their wares and bring some added colour to the proceedings.

If you do not have your your own stall or gazebo, then one can be supplied, and Ulverston based businesses can take advantage of half price rents.

Email anotherfinetrader@ gmail.com Comedy Competition On 26th May at the Laurel and Hardy Museum, 20 acts will be battle it out to be crowned the King or Queen of comedy with the winner bagging a paid slot at Planet Mirth and an appearance at Another Fine Fest! Do you have what it takes to hold the audience in the palm of your hands, to respond quick fire to a heckle and to incite laughter with every sentence? Then your time has come!

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invited to the celebrations. the perfect opportunity to align your brand with world-class arts in our town. Your funding will allow the festival to engage in a much more widespread marketing campaign (which you will become a part of) as well as develop the festival to attract the finest names to our doorstep. Your funding will also help to develop Sunday.

Sponsorship opportunities start from just £200.

Crowdfunding Future funding from grant giving organisations such as BID and the Arts Council is not guaranteed as the same project can not be supported continuously year upon year.

Thus the public’s support is needed to make the festival a reality with crowdfunding being a vital source of financial support for the festival. In 2017, donations gathered via the funding site Indiegogo.com totalled £3375 and was made up of 143 donations.

Festival organisers are calling upon the generosity of fine fest fans to help to at least double this amount. No donation is too small, if everyone that came to enjoy the festival could donate just a couple of pounds via Indiegogo, then the likelihood of subsequent

events happening would be guaranteed.

Helping those that need it For the first time in 2017, AFF was able to collect much needed funds for a variety of local charities with £820 being collected in the buckets on the day. This amount was split four ways with a quarter helping to fund the following year’s event and the rest going to St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston Mind and Furness Homeless Support Group.

The more funding that the festival can generate, then the bigger and better the event can be, in turn attracting more people to our town and generating an increased amount of funds for said charities.

Volunteering The festival is on the lookout for volunteers to help deliver all the action, to keep the crowds safe and to collect donations.

Are you a friendly, confident and trustworthy individual that would like to help out? Folks with first aid certificates are particularly welcome but all help would be most gratefully received!

For more information on any of the above please mail anotherfinefest@gmail.com

Behind the Festival Scenes As visitors and locals enjoy Ulverston’s festivals, it’s easy to forget that what you see is just the tip of the iceberg.

Underneath lies months

upcoming WalkFest and

May this year). Flag Fortnight

his early-rising volunteers have

volunteers, and feats of

a festival together can involve.

organised by Welfare State

the flags, and they also carry

of effort, often by unpaid organisation. Ulverston Now

wanted to take a peek behind the scenes, and asked some of those involved with the

PrintFest to share what putting Before that, though, we must point out that it’s not elves

who put up the flags for Flag

Fortnight (28th April until 12th

was originally started and

International, who brought flag

artist Shona Watt to Ulverston.

Since WSI’s directors’

retirement, Peter Winston and

braved the elements to put out out running repairs during the fortnight. It’s never too late

to help, so do contact Peter

Winston on 01229 580640.

How long does it take to put a festival together?

The organisers of Ulverston WalkFest write: is between January and May.

At New Year, walk leaders are invited to submit a walk for

the next programme. Then, a juggling act takes place trying to give a range of walks for

each day to suit most abilities

and many emails go backwards and forwards between the

walks co-ordinator and leaders to check details. Once done, proof-reading takes place to

eliminate any mistakes and the finalised programme is sent to the printer. It is quite stressful ensuring that there are no

mistakes as a simple mistake

can have a big impact. When the programmes and posters

are ready the Organising Team and walk leaders distribute

them to shops, libraries and venues in the Furness and South Lakes area and the

advertising team gets to work

the smiles on the faces of

a thank you to our walk leaders

the walkers as they enjoy the

and have a three month break

outdoors, make new friends and

before we start planning the

to know that all our hard work

next Ulverston WalkFest.

has been worthwhile.

We will be celebrating our 20th

Shortly after the finish of the

anniversary in 2019 so we will

walkfest we review how the

be arranging special events.

contacting websites and the

event has gone, enjoy a short

during the ten days of the

have some refreshments with

media. The 30 walks on offer

slide show of that years photos,

For all information about this year’s festival go to www. ulverstonwalkfest.co.uk

Ulverston WalkFest keep the

team busy acting as support to the walk leaders, co-ordinating car sharing and praying for good weather! The most

rewarding time throughout

the whole process is to see

Affordable art for all

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CORO Transformation for PrintFest PrintFest (5th/6th May) is

can be started. The artists

led printmaking festival,

of Thursday all the display

the country’s foremost artistattracting over 1,700 visitors

and generating sales of over

£57,000 last year. Besides all the planning, it also involves

transforming the main hall of

the Coro into an enticing gallery space for the 44 visiting artists.

The leader of the PrintFest

Infrastructure Support Team

has to co-ordinate with the Coro and the PrintFest committee to get the layout right, and gather the troops to work fast. On the

Wednesday hundreds of display flats have to be collected from Broughton before assembly

arrive on Friday, so by the end areas must be finished, gaps

between flats taped, any holes filled and sanded and the

whole lot painted with one or

‘City of Gold’ by Printmaker of the Year 2018; Gail Brodholt

Our busiest time of the year

two coats. Lighting has to be

rigged for each area, making

sure everything is PAT tested

and there are no trip hazards.

While PrintFest is on, the team

Exhibition and Sale of Contemporary, Original Prints View and buy direct from the artists

as soon as the last happy visitor

Open Saturday 5th May, 10-5pm Open Sunday 6th May, 10-4pm

they leap into action to reverse

Opening Talk 3rd May

provide technical support, and leaves on Sunday afternoon,

the whole process so that the Coro can have its main hall back for the next booking.

Admission £5 + catalogue

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LIFESTYLE

Brantwood Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant

Foodies will be thrilled to hear about our new chef Claire Torkington, who will take The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant to a new level of creativity and culinary expertise. Claire is an experienced and innovative chef who has already reimagined the Terrace menu. She has dreamt up a whole array of sweet treats for you to sample, including meringues, mille-feuille, and sundaes.

Militaria Auction Uncovers Local Wartime Story Our latest Militaria and Weapons auction included a letter and a series of four postal cards written in 1943 to a Miss Jess MacLennan of Silverdale. They were all penned on behalf of Lieutenant J Southard, who, having been caught out by a German patrol “with only my pistol”, had found himself in a

German hospital.

He describes one bullet as having passed through the right side of his temple, exiting on the left. And then goes on to say, “the other bullet is a much more serious matter” as it entered his stomach and did “a certain amount of damage to the old entrails and my hip”.

The postal cards from 1943 and 1944 confirm his recovery and weight gain and that he’s awaiting repatriation. Leaving us to wonder 55 years later whether his repatriation brought him back to Silverdale and Miss MacLennan? If only we had that answer on a postcard too.

Be Unconventional!

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All welcome to this trance-forming event - that includes non-hypnotists too!

From Friday 1pm, May 4th to Sunday 1pm, May 6th Ticket: £160 - includes all sessions + Friday afternoon tea, Saturday evening dinner.

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(Chair UK Guild of Hypnosis Practitioners)

Carol from Adgarley had root canal work at the dentist without injection, Dave from Barrow stopped itching in the sun, Sarah is no longer scared of snakes and Aisha gained the confidence to go for a dream job and get it. What do they have in common? They used Hypnosis to help them change for the better.

I have been teaching Hypnosis in Ulverston for over 10 years and work one-to-one too. If you wonder what hypnosis is like and want to experience it for yourself, come to our UKGHP Unconvention.

It’s our 34th Annual meeting and our first in Ulverston. It is an ‘Unconvention’ because anyone can enjoy it, whether they have experienced hypnosis before or not. Over 3 days, join us in experiences

and events to help all of us change and enjoy life more.

What kind of people are Hypnosis Practitioners? We’re the same as you! What’s different is that we discovered the fun that can be had and the magic you can experience using hypnotic trance.

What does it feel like to be hypnotised? Very relaxing and calming; excellent to de-stress.

It is like awake dreaming and, despite the impression stage hypnotists give, you are aware of what is happening during trance and cannot be hypnotised against your will.

All hypnosis is really selfhypnosis.

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LIFESTYLE

Designer Dogs Are they for you?

Founded in 1873, the Kennel Club is the oldest recognized kennel club in the world. Its primary aim is to protect and promote all dogs.

In 2007 it recognised crossbreeds, or what the media refers to as the “designer dog.”

Most of us have heard of the first designer dog popularised from 1988, the Labradoodle, bred to be a hypoallergenic guide dog. It’s a mix of the Labrador and poodle and is not hypoallergenic but does have characteristics that many appreciate.

But have you heard of the Rat-a-Pap, Pookimo, Chigi or Schweenie? And can you guess which breeds have been crossed to create them?

However, the Kennel Club is also concerned about crossbreeds, which are not a breed but a hybrid of two purebreds, for the following reasons: n unscrupulous breeders may breed these types of dog only for financial profit, without disregard for the dogs’ health and welfare. n to meet the latest celebrity-driven trend puppies my be massed produced to sell on

n buyers may be treating ownership of a designer dog as a fad and avoid an educated decision about what is right for them.

“Buying a dog is a lifetime commitment and should not be purchased on a whim or to go along with the latest fashion.” n cross breeding may result in health problems if money is the primary goal. Responsible breeders undertake health tests prior to breeding a litter which should apply to any dog type.

For example, a ‘Labradoodle’ is a cross between a Labrador and a Poodle. Both breeds can be susceptible to hip problems and crossing them will only exacerbate the problem.

n a designer’ dog may be less predictable than a purebred dog. The advantages of buying a pedigree dog include the predictability of specific breed traits including behaviour and temperament, care needs, and health predisposition. This gives the owner a better chance of understanding which breed will be best for them.

Of course there are advantages in owning one of more than 200 hybrid fusions that exist. This means you can choose a pooch with the traits you desire eg reduced shedding of hair or a pocket sized pet.

Whatever your opinion, it is important to remember that owning a dog requires commitment and has a financial implication.

The next big point of contention in the dog owner’s world lies in the following question...should they be dressed up or not?

In Breakfast: Morning, Noon and Night, Fern Green encourages readers to enjoy their most-loved meal at any time of the day. One of her recipes for a savoury dish that you won’t be able to confine to just the morning hours is Smoked Salmon and Eggs with Capers & Quinoa Crackers.

Quinoa Crackers

It showcases two of our Low Sizergh Barn farm shop suppliers: Hodmedods, who work with British farmers to provide pulses and grains through fair and sustainable UK production, and, Inverawe Smokehouse, whose fish is slowly oak-smoked to give a true taste of the Highlands.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

FOR THE QUINOA CRACKERS 160g (5.5oz) Hodmedods quinoa, soaked overnight in a covered bowl and drained 110ml (4floz) water ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil METHOD

1. To make the crackers, preheat the oven to 180°C. Whizz the quinoa, water and salt in a food processor until you get a consistency like double cream.

FOR THE TOPPING 1 tablespoon capers Handful of sorrel leaves Olive oil for frying 4 Low Sizergh Farm eggs Salt and black pepper 1 apple (Granny Smith best) 50-75g (2-2.5oz) Inverawe smoked salmon

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop tablespoons of the mixture on to the baking sheet leaving 4cm in between to allow the crackers to spread as they cook.

3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom.

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Ulverston BID Backs New VIP In an example of partnership working, Ulverston BID have joined with the Town Council and Ulverston Community Enterprises, who now run the markets, to create the new Visitor

Information Point in the Market Hall. Jan Hancock Chair of Ulverston BID said “Ulverston BID is delighted to support this much needed service to the town. We have been looking for ways to bring

back an information centre for both locals and tourists and we see this initiative as a significant way forward. Our Project Officer will also hold regular surgeries at the

new information centre. We wish UCE every success in this venture and applaud the valuable volunteers who will make this service possible”.

Responsible Pet Ownership with Little Beasties With the current trend for exotic pets like snakes and lizards, unfortunately some people impulse buy reptiles from online sites or backyard breeders.

If they find they can’t look after them properly, this is when Little Beasties can step in. The owner works with the RSPCA to re-house exotic

pets in responsible homes, and will not sell them until potential buyers have been checked out. Little Beasties visits nurseries, schools, youth clubs and groups like Cubs and Brownies not only to show children unusual animals but also to educate them in how to look after them, so that good pet-owning habits start young. However,

these visits are not confined to youngsters, since Little Beasties will also go to care homes, and work with adults with learning or physical challenges.

The business is not just about exotic animals: it sells a range of small popular pets such as mice and hamsters, birds and cold water and tropical fish,

New Costa Drive-Through Now Open Commuters who drive from Ulverston to Barrow can now buy a morning coffee without getting out of their cars since the eagerly anticipated new Costa Coffee drive-through opened its doors at the end of last month.

The new store, which is situated on Walney Road in Barrow, and has a sit-in area inside, continues the company’s expansion in the area, with the new store

been the third store in Barrow alone.

Robbie Gaffney, who is the manager of the new store, says the drive-through has been met with “real excitement”.

“Since our opening on the 28th March, it’s been absolutely incredible”, says Gaffney.

“The team are amazing and I have full confidence we are going to show everybody how effective the drive-through is

UTILITY WAREHOUSE comes to the Market Hall

With bills going up, customers might like to think about leaving their energy and other utility suppliers and joining the Utility Warehouse Discount Club.

By switching all your services and combining them in one package with one monthly bill, you could save money and also take advantage of Utility Warehouse’s CashBack and other offers. To find out more, or to book your free energy review, please call into Ulverston Market Hall and look out for the purple pig!

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And despite a potential Costa ‘overload’ in the area, Gaffney insists there is a huge demand for a Costa Coffee drive-through in Barrow.

“It is really beneficial for those on the go all the time with work or their day-to-day lives.

Imagine being caught up in a manic day and being able to just drive round and get a decent coffee… it’s a dream come true!”

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and has a range of general pet supplies. Together with their ‘pet holiday’ service (not cats and dogs) and fund of knowledge, Little Beasties should be the first port of call for pet owners old and new.

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behind the store’s inception, serving customers on the move, Gaffney says there will be an emphasis on quick, efficient service.

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Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love. The kind hearted Little Mermaid rescues the Prince during a storm at sea and begins a journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves. Determined to pursue her love on to the shore she makes a bargain with an evil Sea Witch, but it comes at a heavy price.

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The rust is history We attended a property recently where the customer had asked us to clean all of the carpets in their home with the exception of the dining room; the reason they explained, was because of rust stains from metal table legs that a previous cleaning company had been unable to remove and they intended to replace that carpet. We asked the customer to let us try our process on it on a ‘no win no fee’ basis which they agreed to do.

The results can be seen in the photos and as you might expect, the customer was delighted as it had saved them nearly £1,000 in replacement costs.

So if you have a carpet that you think can’t be ‘revived’ and are thinking of replacing it, give us a call first to see what we can do.

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Bookshelf As Seen on TV Fans from all over the world have taken to Bardsea resident Denise le Breton’s cartoons featuring Sheldon, her Border terrier, as shown on ITV Granada Reports last year.

Sheldon now has his own Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ sheldonbt, and here you can order copies of the two books of cartoons, ideal for dog-lovers of all ages.

The Golden Chrysanthemums Naomi Hudson Pixeltweaks Publications 2018 £7.99 from ‘Varykino’ in Ulverston Market Hall Naomi Hudson may still be a mystery to some readers, but there is no doubt she works hard to keep up with her growing number of fans. In her latest book she has certainly hit her stride, and tells us more about the Scarborough based detective characters from previous novels.

Jelly baby-loving DI Don Bentley and his team race to solve the mystery of a serial killer targeting women in Whitby, a race with twists and turns and plenty of local colour.

Where the Wild Winds Are Nick Hunt Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2017 £16.99 from Suttons Books While we now name storms as well as hurricanes, these are temporary if destructive ‘weather events’. Other winds, though, have blown with great force through certain regions at certain times of year at least since humans have been around to endure or enjoy them and to create stories about them.

We might have heard of one or two of these named winds, like the Mistral and the Sirocco, but this book opens our eyes to others, including the Helm, which blows down from the highest point of the Pennines into the Eden valley and which is Britain’s only named wind. Impressed by wind since he was blown off his feet as a six year old, and inspired by a map of Europe’s named winds, traveller Nick Hunt decided to walk on the trail of four of these winds.

He chose the Helm itself, the north-easterly Bora which howls down to the Slovenian

and Croatian coast, the

southerly Foehn which comes up through the Alpine valleys of Switzerland bringing all manner of physical and

mental discomforts, and the

Mistral which hurls itself down through the south of France,

and is said to have been Van Gogh’s ‘wind of madness’.

The result is a fascinating book which tells us of the

science and mythology of

winds, and shines a light on

parts of Europe off the tourist trail. Because he is walking most of the time, Nick Hunt

notices telling details of the land through which he is

travelling, and his encounters with locals are by turn

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Staveley House Carehome For The Elderly

The home provides en-suite accommodation for up to 40 Residents in a rural location on the outskirts of Dalton in Furness.

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