The Carleton Directory : March 2009 by DiscoverySquare

Physiotherapists at the Clinic are Chartered and Registered with the Health Professions Council.

Conditions most commonly treated include:

BACK & NECK PAIN TRAPPED NERVES SPORT INJURIES

SPRAINS & STRAINS

WHIPLASH INJURIES

We specialise in the assessment, treatment and care of all soft tissue, joint and spinal problems with a variety of techniques suited to the individual.

NORTHERN VACUUMS LIMITED

Cumbria’s Leading Electrical Appliance Centre Showroom: 10 Abbey Street Carlisle 01228 525987

Workshop: 29-33 West Walls Carlisle 01228 524065

We supply, deliver & install most leading brands of:

Carlisle Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic for appointments please contact

01228 592979 Chapel Court 40-44 Cecil St Carlisle CA1 1NT

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

Washing Machines Fridge Freezers Vacuum Cleaners Tumble Dryers Electric Cookers Built-in Appliances Dishwashers Gas Cookers and many more...

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Extensions & Conservatories

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Bathrooms & Shower Rooms

Photo courtesy of Paul Mortimer: By the footpath to Wreay from Carleton.

Installation of Central Heating Systems Central Heating Boiler Renewal & Services

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Dear Neighbours Hello again,

It seems a long time since the last Christmas Directory, but here I am back again, with an all new, all shiny Carleton Directory. It was thanks to all your messages of support that those nice people at AQA Magazines decided to step in at a time of difficulty and save the Directories. I can’t state how grateful I am for all cards, phone calls, letters and emails I received and it was great to see how well liked the Directories were.

Emma is now in charge of all advertising...and yours truly retains the Editorship. A major change you will already have noticed is the new A4 format, the Directory will also now be a bi-monthly magazine with a host of new features which you can get involved with. . . FRONT COVER – Why not send in your local photographs—something really interesting locally please! WHO’S WHO – See page 11. WHAT’S ON – your events?

Indeed, if you wish to donate or submit a short article on any useful localinterest topic or event, please continue to send these, preferably by email to: claire@carletondirectory.co.uk

Due to popular demand for continuity there was a real hurry to get the new edition out, however that has not prevented them from containing the usual mix of local business, competitions, bus time tables, councillors’ newsletters and useful information.

Statistically it has been shown that over half of car drivers would share a car to work if they knew someone suitable to travel with. So what can we do? Today on the roads:

Traffic has increased by over 60% since 1980.

Cars are the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Congestion costs the UK £19 billion a year. Public transport costs are rising.

With 10 million empty seats on the road every year and so many of us travelling in the same direction we thought perhaps some of you would like to share some costs.

The benefits of car sharing are great!

These are many reasons to car share; reduced costs, reduced congestion and pollution and improved access in areas with limited public transport. Indeed if average car occupancy was to increase by 10% - with 1.74 persons per car on average - this would reduce traffic on our roads by 9%.

Are there any other community car sharing schemes?

One successful group is the “Rusty Vehicle Sharing Group” which began as far back as 1976 in Leicester. A group of neighbours originally decided that they could share a rusty vehicle. However, today the cars are of a much better quality and the group has gone from strength to strength.

If you are interested in possibly arranging a car share or are looking to find one of those 10 million empty seats this magazine will be opening its pages to you! ...for example:

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Local Index

Listing here is for regular advertisers (free) as well as for businesses trading in this area; a single line entry is only £2 per issue; a second line (maximum number) is a further £1. Paid annually in advance; the nearest relevant heading should be used. Feature any mix of your ad page, phone, web or email contact details.

Building & Planning Independent Gas

T: 561222 or 07885 841584

Car Repairs

Carleton Service Station

Tel: 527287

Carpets

Fred Bear Carpets & Rugs

Childcare

Stone Eden Nursery

Louise English Childminder

Tel: 515211 Tel: 599400 page 5

Cleaning

Cumbria Pro Wash Tel: 0759 055 8633 cumbriaprowash@aol.com / Tel: 672094 Purely Dry Clean Carpets

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Freedom Clean (016974 75667) page 15 Penro Window Cleaning

Coach & Mini Bus Hire Alastair Cook Mini Bus Service Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777)

Community Centres Pennine Way Tel: 607520

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Complementary Therapy Helen Hodgson

Councillors

Tel: 01768 885967

Nicola Clarke (Tel: 531126) Michael Richardson

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Tel: 016973 31512

Steven Tweedie (016974 75839) page 13 Trevor Allison (Tel: 523923)

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Dentists

Aglionby Dental Practice

Tel: 711272

Driving Instructors

Roland Lawson (Tel: 546010)

Education

Pennine Way Nursery

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Tel: 697520

Electrical Appliances/Repairs Northern Vacuums (524065)

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Greg Metcalfe (01768 896241)

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Electricians

GW Electrical (Tel: 510470) Ian Cogan Tel: 526521

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Entertainment & Leisure Splitz Dancing Tel:562118

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John Tremble (Tel: 594831)

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Funeral Directors page 14

Garden Services & Supplies

Restaurants

Leslie’s Nursery

The Conservatory Tel: 561888

Cumbria Pro Wash Carleton Paving

Gifts

Tel: 672094

Tel: 521476 page 5

Carlisle World Shop

Tel: 550385

BRB Star Beauty

Tel: 631039

Hair & Beauty Therapy The Gentry

Health & Fitness

Tel: 529203

Carol Westmorland (01768 896733) page 3 page 4

Bronze Tanning Tel: 531352

Heating

Independent Gas Tel: 561222

Home Help Helping Hands

Blue Bird Home Care

Joinery

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Tel: 537004 page 11

Ian Woodmass

Tel: 590899

QIC Print, qicprint.co.uk

Tel: 513 513

Steed

Tel: 599555

Marketing Menswear Optician

Dolores Marshall (409404)

Painter & Decorators Lee Shaw (Tel: 549594)

Dalston Pharmacy

Photography

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Ian Hodgson Tel: 541164

Pharmacist

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Tel: 541344

Paul Mortimer (016974 73430) page 13

Physiotherapy

Carlisle Physiotherapy (592979) page 16

Pilates

Carol Westmorland

Plumbing

Independent Gas Tel: 561222 John Fisher Tel: 560791

Printing

QIC Print: qicprint.co.uk

Property

Bulman Properties Tel: 819888

Public Houses

Lowther Arms Tel: 560905

The Conservatory Tel: 561888

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Lowther Arms Tel: 560905

Vets & Pets

Coomara Veterinary Practice Pet Sitting Tel:577470

Womanswear

Chameleon (Tel: 599770)

High Society Tel: 792880

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Useful Dials Accident Legal Line BT Faultline

0500 192939

0800 800 151

Citizens Advice Bureau

01228 633900

Carlisle City Council

01228 817000

Car Recovery 24hr Childline

Child Protect (NSPCC) County Council

Crime Stoppers

Cruse Bereavement Care Cuedoc

Cumberland Infirmary Dalston Pharmacy Debt Help

Drugs Helpline

01228 527287

0800 1111

0808 800 5000

01228 606060 0800 555 111

0870 1671677

01228 401999

01228 523444 01228 541344

0808 808 4000 0800 776600

Electric Emergencies (United Utilities) 0800 195 4141 Environment Agency

Fire & Rescue Service Floodline

Gas Emergencies

Highways & Potholes Library renewals

Neighbourhood Forum Police HQ

Recycle White Goods Refuse Disposal

0800 807 060

0800 358 4777

0845 988 1188

0800 111 999

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RSPCA Cruelty Reporting 0870 5555 999

Sure Start Carlisle South 01228 625937 Train Times

08457 48 49 50

Legal Help

01228 345 4345

Traveline

0871 200 22 33

NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Water Emergencies (United Utilities) 0800 330 033

Back to Healthy Living with Carol Westmorland

t seems unfair that those who put their bodies through torturous pastimes for pleasure can sail along with no more than a need to sleep and eat more and can bounce back from injury whilst those who lead gentle, sedate lives can be floored by a simple daily task without warning. Perhaps that is the very point.

Personally I have no problem accepting heavy legs the day after a particularly good bike ride. Most sports come with the inevitable risk of injury with cycling no exception but the rewards outweigh the risk. Expecting the odd spill comes with the game. With hindsight avoiding icy roads and large hedge cuttings could have prevented many of my resident aches. Participating in sport is probably one of the few remaining activities where the person is allowed to perform their own risk assessment. I love that release and loath the anxious society we are heading towards.

I’m certain that the body rather likes having something to do. Without a challenge the smaller stabilising muscles simply drift off and become dormant. It is perhaps little wonder then that if we perform a task day in day out and do little else at some point the body will rebel. We constantly reach forward but do we bend back? I can answer for the majority and say ‘no’.

Over the many years of teaching Pilates, now entering into the tenth, I have taken an enormous dollop of happiness when a real difference is made to someone who has taken it upon themselves to reach out for help. Our

Monday 5.30pm, 6.30pm & 7.30pm Thursday 9am (for beginners) Coming soon... Wednesday evenings Tel: 01768 896733 carol@pilates-cumbria.co.uk

Dancing for Children and Adults Every Thursday at Warwick on Eden Memorial Hall & Warwick Bridge School Splitz specialises in modern jazz/ street dance to popular and chart music. Established in Hexham and Warwick Bridge for 26 and 14 years respectively. For further details please contact Judith on:

01228 562118 m: 07771 60 6005

backs are fantastically made until we get at them. Made up of 22 pieces of varying sizes and cushioned by shock absorbers we take them very much for granted and we shouldn’t.

In my experience an event will trigger a slight niggle that generally disappears over a day or two. Our memories then fade and normal daily habits return and therein the problem begins. That little niggle may change the way we hold our posture. To begin with in such a small way it may be barely noticeable. Over time we adapt and cease to use many of those stabilising muscles. Our bodies are wonderful machines but they do need to be kept in fine tune. When everything works in sync we can control small aches and pains. What is more we can find them before

they manifest into something much more unnecessary. Prevention is very often the cure. We all, regardless of age and fitness, need some degree of fine tuning. Pilates is like no other form of movement. It helps everybody. One of the things it does time and time again is give confidence in those who have felt so rotten they have lost sight of how it feels to ‘move’ with any degree of ease. An hour of being strengthened, lengthened and loosened is such a tonic that bottled it would be worth a fortune. Carol Westmorland

www.pilates-cumbria.co.uk

CTT (Cycling Time Trials) North District Secretary 01768 896733 anytime

To advertise please call 592942 or emma@aqamagazines.co.uk

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Peppered Lamb Steaks with a tomato and courgette crushed potato salad

on't make lack of time the excuse for not cooking a good dinner this only takes 20 mins. Lakeland Lamb is coming into season, offering great local produce at good prices and tasting great... Ingredients:

2 x 6-8oz Lamb Steaks, 8-10 Pre boiled New Potatoes 2 Large Courgettes, 8-10 Cherry Tomatoes,

Any soft herb of your choice, Garlic, and Horseradish Sauce

Chop the courgettes into large chunks, then boil or steam until tender, for about 5 minutes. Tip into a colander and lightly press out as much liquid as possible using a potato masher or fork, then chop the courgettes into smaller pieces.

Heat the oil in a pan, add the garlic and tomatoes, then fry briefly until the tomatoes are just softening. Stir in the courgettes and heat through, then add the chopped parsley or coriander and stir through. Keep warm.

Season the lamb steaks and grill for 3-4 mins each side. Serve with the tomato & courgette crush on the side.

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Quick Lamb & Ginger Stir-fry Rub lamb steaks with Chinese five spice powder, grill as before. Finely slice courgettes, halve tomatoes & finely shred a small knob of ginger. Heat oil in a wok, add courgettes, tomatoes & ginger and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the courgette starts to soften. Add the garlic, fry for 1 min, then splash in 2 tbsp soy sauce. Slice the lamb steaks and add to the pan just before serving, along with their juices. Scatter with coriander & serve with rice or noodles. Per serving:

367 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 2g, salt 0.29 g

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We are pleased to be back again supporting the new Carleton Directory.

Removal of Kissing Gate at Parklands Avenue — Imminent

BUY 5 SESSIONS GET 2 FREE *Limited Offer

Nails We would like to welcome back Kimberley from her maternity leave to join our fully qualified technicians Laura & Stacey.

Following enquiries, we have been advised by the developer, that this will be done within two weeks. The reason for the delay has been due to legal procedures.

We are aware that there are residents who regularly use the gate to get access to the fields beyond and understandably, they regret the decision to remove it. Alternative access to the lane via the gate on Cumwhinton Drive, is just a few minutes walk.

Planning Brief for Garlands Hospital

THURSDAY 9 APRIL 2009 AT THE CREIGHTON RUGBY CLUB SYCAMORE LANE, CARLISLE FROM 2.30 PM TO 4.30 PM

THERE WILL ALSO BE AN ADVICE AND INFORMATION DROP IN AT THIS VENUE

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The NHS Foundation Trust as part of its business plan have identified land off Cumwhinton Drive as surplus to requirements.

JOHN COLLIER County Councillor

24 CAMMOCK CRESCENT CARLISLE · CA2 4PE

Telephone: (01228) 522510 Mobile: 07828 038039

Please mention The Carleton when responding to adverts

55 Brook Street • Carlisle • CA1 2HW

01228 531352

The proposals will follow the normal procedure and in due course will come forward as a formal planning application with the opportunity of public consultation. Briefly, the report identifies three sites;

Site A: Beech Lodge /Burnamwood (14 dwellings)

No current proposals for Field D, to the Motorway, except for a bund possibly joining with the existing one to deal with traffic noise. Field E, to Cumwhinton Rd, no current proposals.

The three large Victorian buildings to be converted as in the previous schemes, and the trees will remain a feature of the development. Potential traffic issues for local road network are identified. This can be seen on www.carlisle.gov.uk under Committee meetings, Infrastructure Overview & Scrutiny of 26th Feb Item A6. In our next Focus we hope to be able to update you as it progresses.

Adoption of Roads in the Estates.

Book an appointment with Lindsay our trainee Full Set Only £15.00

Anyone residing in Dalston and Cummersdale Electoral Division is welcome to come and meet me to discuss any problems or questions about County Council functions or services or any other matter on which I may be able to help.

Cllr. Steven Tweedie

Site C: The Coppice/ Cumberland & Westmorland House area. (126 dwellings).

County Councillor’s Surgery

As the County Councillor representing the DALSTON & CUMMERSDALE ELECTORAL DIVISION on the Cumbria County Council, I shall be holding a surgery for my constituents on:

Cllr. Trevor Allison

Site B: Pine Lodge/ Inglewood (15 dwellings)

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They commissioned architects/town planners to identify sites and propose a scheme in accordance with the recently adopted 10-year Local Plan, where potential development at Carleton Clinic is specifically mentioned.

This issue is often raised with us. We contacted Capita who advise us that the estates built by Barratts and Persimmon are about to be adopted, when the snagging is complete. The Story estates are not yet in ‘maintenance’ which eventually leads to adoption. There is some major sewer remedial work to be done.

Trevor Allison, 17 Gilbert Rd, Cummersdale CA2 6BJ. Tel: 523923 trevora@carlisle.gov.uk Steven Tweedie, Birkthwaite House, Wreay CA4 0RZ. Tel: 016974 75839 steven@contentonline.co.uk

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G·W·ELECTRICAL Tel: 01228 510470 or 07976 775006

Pet Sitting!

Caring for all small pets while you are away — a cosy holiday home, all inclusive from just £1 per day. Also DOG WALKING Call Amanda on 577470 or 07935 162 844

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LITTLE PETS LODGE Pennine Way Community Development Centre

New CLAIT

Thursdays 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm starting 23rd April 2009. Course cost is £130 - accredited.

This course is suitable for beginners looking to boost their IT confidence. Candidates must achieve three units including the mandatory unit. The course is 60 hours long and will run for 20 weeks, 3 hours each week, term time only.

First Steps in using the Internet

Thursdays 10am – 12pm starting 23rd April 2009. Course cost is £6.

This course will show you how to use the Internet effectively. The course is 12 hours long and will run for 6 weeks, 2 hours each week.

Adult Learners Week – 9-15 May

Drop in on Friday 15th May, enjoy a coffee and find out what’s going on at your local centre.

Cyber Café, Drop-in & UK Online Project Friday mornings from 10.00 am — 12 noon Each session is £3.00 – term time only.

Just drop in, surf the net or use our office facilities with tutor support if needed.

Weight Watchers Thursdays at 6.30 pm

For further information on all courses, concessions and other activities we offer at Pennine Way CDC please contact Diane on 01228 607520 or call in to the Community Development Centre attached to Pennine Way Primary School, Silverdale Road, Harraby, CA1 3RQ.

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Independent Family Funeral Directors 37 Church Street, Caldewgate, Carlisle CA2 5TL PRIVATE CHAPELS OF REST

MEMORIAL STONES AND ADDITIONAL INSCRIPTIONS

For 24 hour personal caring attention to ALL your funeral requirements call JOHN on 01228 594831 (day or night)

We recommend Golden Charter Pre-paid Funeral Plans

‘We care in your time of need’

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Fill in your details on the form overleaf and send in your completed entry for a chance to win . . .

A Meal for 2 at the Lowther Arms Country Inn

Caldew Calling COOMARA VETERINARY PRACTICE Carleton, Carlisle CA4 0BU

Tel 01228 524740

We cater for all animals great and small and offer a full range of services to all, at competitive prices and a friendly service

Free Clinics including:

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Hearty congratulations to Claire and Kieran who have been quite remarkable and managed to restore the magazines to the area very quickly indeed. Well done to you both for being brave enough to keep going, good on ya!

I must say when I got the distressing news in January that the magazines were no longer going to be produced, I was very upset for both of Claire and Kieran and for the readers, who I know value the Directories and the information regarding local businesses and local issues in our area. Running your own business is a huge responsibility and must be very challenging on a daily basis. These are very difficult times we are living in, with a global economic crisis showing no mercy to the majority of people, as either employers or the employed – not unless you happen to be a high flyer in banking, for either Northern Rock or HBOS for example, where of course you may be in line for a fat £12,500 per week pension for life, or even a nice little bonus payout, thank you very much – all this for poor management performance, high risk investments with other peoples money, total lack of consideration for the tax payer, and sticking your head in the sand when the sudden realisation of it all comes home to roost! During this time I was able to give more thought about my own communication styles within the ward and how to improve upon it, so have now invested in a web site of my own. It is not fully operational yet as it is being built up for me. Many folk across the ward are on line and prefer to contact me via email so this seemed an obvious solution to get the service organised.

Communicating across the ward is such a vital part of frontline counselling and enabling different ways of achieving this has got to be a priority. Of course, I know this doesn’t suit everyone and I will continue to write as much as possible. I will advise of the new web address in the next edition of The Carleton Directory, which is now to be produced bi-monthly.

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Painter & Decorator Much has happened since the last publication of the Carleton Directory.

In December 2008, planning permission was granted for the erection of a new building, providing eight new lovely homes for people suffering from Cerebral Palsy. There are two other designated areas for new buildings within the city, thus enabling all the residents from Scalesceugh Hall to re-locate, which have also been agreed by the local authority.

‘I know that you will make them welcome’

It is anticipated that the new residents will be moving to the area in 2010, when the building is expected to be complete. Scalesceugh Hall is no longer a suitable residence and cannot continue to meet modern day needs of those living there. The residents from the Hall are so looking forward to becoming part of the wider community and I know that you will make them welcome when the time finally arrives. I will be taking a keen interest on any progress and will of course keep you informed. Thank you. District Councillor Nicola Clarke

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Gardening

You can send in an article and photo of any person living in the magazine distribution area; send to claire@carletondirectory.co.uk

You can send in an article and photo of any gardening topic you think would be of local interest: claire@carletondirectory.co.uk

Peas Please

John Penn

e have one of the top performing musicians of the last 15 years in the Canary Islands on our doorstep in Pennine View.

"How luscious lies the pea within the pod." Emily Dickinson

ast year my son picked his first fresh pea pod and it definitely wasn’t the last one that he was going to pick that day!

It was the sounds of J i m i Hendrix and Van Halen that created the desire in John to pick up his first guitar. W h i l s t some of Jimi’s guitars may have met a premature end, John has formed a lasting bond with his “Godin” Guitar which has followed him across the sea.

It wasn’t just the enjoyment at the crack of the fresh pod opening, and it wasn’t the discovery of several full bodied tempting peas to pick, nor was it the satisfying pop as each one was eased from its comfortable bed. It was the revelation of the taste and that fantastic difference between freshly grown and shop-bought peas.

To me the taste brought back memories of Summer days in my dad’s allotment, picking peas in the shade. A good handful of pea pods later it was decided that 2009 would be the year of the Pea in our household.

Now with the added impetus of healthy living and the credit crunch, growing your own seems the natural thing to do.

Probably the trickiest thing in Carlisle is to try and find a nice sunny part of the garden to grow your harvest. However, luckily peas can handle some of the partial shade we have come to expect. ...that fantastic difference between freshly grown and shop-bought peas...

Sowing should be done anywhere between March and June with the waiting time to your first luscious pea being only 12 weeks away. Whilst it is possible to sow directly, you can take the indoor option and use peat pots or some wet kitchen towel and a windowsill to start them off. It really is that simple, however you must remember that whether sowing direct or planting your seedlings, pea roots are likely to grow deep. It is best to give them about an inch of depth with two inches of space. Bonemeal is an added bonus at this point and it means your little harvest will need no more feeding. Handy Hint – Soak pea seeds in a little water for a few hours before sowing

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With 15 days before your seedlings appear you must remember that juicy peas need moisture, and they should be constantly watered if conditions become dry. As your beloved plants now begin to grow they may be reaching out for a little support. This is best given in the form of canes, and if you feel they need a little extra perhaps consider some netting.

Handy Hint – Look like a professional gardener and pinch out the plants when they reach the top, this encourages healthy lower growth.

Luckily for my son peas are at there best when immature, for him this means he won’t have to wait too long after first spying the growing pods. Picking early also encourages the plant to produce even more juicy goods. Selecting from the bottom upwards is also recommended as these peas are the ones which are ready first. Handy Hint – To keep that fresh taste, pick just before cooking as peas will quickly gain that unwanted shop bought taste once harvested. Finally, remember to enjoy them, whether fresh from the pod or freshly blanched. You will taste no better, just ask my son!

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With his love of 70s rock John first performed at a friend’s party at the age of 16 but it was on the sun soaked beaches of Tenerife where he performed in front of 1000s and to the acclaim of Rick Wakeman of ‘Yes’ fame. It was at a major ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition and up against numerous bands over a number of days John emerged victorious thanks to his self penned song “Let it go”.

John went on to play in all the island’s top venues including Veronicas, Linekers, Dubliner, The Rock Cafe and The Soul cellar.

We can now hear his music at a number of local hotspots. Whilst his Sunday Unplugged acoustic set at The Office is a particular favourite he also heads a local 3 piece band ‘Big Foot’ formerly known as ‘The Waves’. It is also possible to book John for your wedding or party— as an experienced DJ, John is able to provide you with a full evening's music. If you want to hear or see more, visit www.johnpenn-singer.com By the way, his next acoustic set is at The Office on the 29th March – see you there….

Bluebird Home Care Opens I

Care in your own home...

t was a special landmark on Thursday 5th March as the Mayor of Carlisle, Jacqueline Geddes officially opened Bluebird Care at their premises at Fisher Street in Carlisle.

Hosting the event was owner John Donald, his lovely wife Sandie along with Bluebird Development manager Lorna Liny. Guests included local business people as well as clients who are already benefiting from the superior care being offered by Bluebird. John is convinced his “Old fashioned Service” will be in great demand as he offers, in his words, “The Care you need in the home you love”

We at The Carleton directory wish John and his team much success for the future—you can contact Jonathan Donald on 591131 or by email on carlisleanddumfries@bluebirdcare.co.uk

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Police Page

Speedwatch volunteers wanted.

I am appealing for residents to become involved with the scheme, so we can tackle this problem together, you will be trained to use the radar guns to track speeding motorists of which details will then be passed on to the police to deal. To sign up for the scheme please contact me on 07807000259 or email me at the address below.

Welcome once again,

ell it’s great to be back involved with the magazine as I am sure most of you will agree it’s been sadly missed. I appreciate having the page every month, it’s my way of keeping you up to date with the work we are doing in and around the area. Community Speedwatch Scheme

In my last issue I touched on Speedwatch, well I am happy to announce it is working very well. We now have several speed co-ordinators in place. The response to become involved was greatly appreciated and it just shows that you are as passionate about speeding as me. We currently have 6 officers now at Welsh Road police station trained in the radar gun and have frequently been employing it in several hot spot areas which you the community have pointed out to us. The feedback last week which we received from the Neighbourhood Forum was very pleasing, however I must stress that 70% of drivers who are being stopped regarding their manner of driving are from the estate themselves which I find extremely disappointing. I can only repeat what I said in a press release recently that the “Education Now Stops and Enforcement begins”.

‘70% of drivers who are being stopped regarding their manner of driving are from the estate’

Often motorists who speed through residential neighbourhoods are unaware of the impact their actions have on other road users or the danger they pose!

Please support me in this matter, by working together we can reduce this problem and you can have a much safer community which to live in.

Angela Busby 5220 The SID device has also been reinstalled on Garlands Road to alert drivers of their speed. Please do not complain if you are stopped and fined as there have been plenty of warnings! NEW ROLE

Just to make you aware that at the end of May 2009 I will be leaving to start my training to become a Police Officer, so should you have any issues regarding anything please make contact with me now, so I can begin to investigate them? You will however have a new PCSO in the area and all issues will be passed on. This will be a very emotional time for me as I have thoroughly enjoyed working on my patch becoming involved with community issues and especially my Speedwatch campaign which began recently. Building relationships is a major part of my role and I have met some wonderful people along the way, I have to say it has been a pleas-

ure to serve you, but I am off to achieve a lifetime’s ambition and very much looking forward to it. I will keep you updated regarding your new PCSO in further issues. THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them,” by Walt Disney.

Until next month, Take care Angela Busby 5220

Community Support Officer Welsh Road Police Station Carlisle CA1 3BB Telephone 0845 3300247 Mobile 07807000259 angela.busby@cumbria.pnn.police.uk Inspector Bell contact details:barry.bell@cumbria.pnn.police.uk Your Local Policing Team: Lewis Powell; Angela Busby; Laura Woods

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