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IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING WETHERAL SURGERY Wetheral surgery will be closing from Friday 11th December 2009 for approximately 6 months. During this time the surgery will be completely extended and refurbished to give you a brighter more modern facility with an updated dispensary, additional consulting and treatment rooms. Whilst we are closed we will be running a temporary surgery from the Ground Floor Flat, Castle View, Station Rd, Wetheral CA4 8ES (walk straight down past the post office on your left. It is just after the entrance to the Crown Hotel). We would like to thank The Crown Hotel for their help with this. For the next 6 months we will only be able to run a restricted GP appointment and dispensary service at Wetheral. There will be no nurse appointments. The flat is on the ground floor and on one level, however it is not wheelchair friendly, we would therefore advise all patients with wheelchairs to make appointments at Corby Hill or Brampton. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this time but the end result will benefit all our patients. If you have any special difficulty accessing our services as a result of these arrangements please let us know and we will try to help in any way we can.
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"BRRR, it’s been a bit nippy out. Few people will have imagined when they wished for a traditional white Christmas that the country would have to face a spell of snow which has transformed out landscape for weeks. Should the moral be “be careful what you wish for, you might just get it” or should we look to the old saying “every cloud has a silver lining”. Whilst the news was full of the negative effects of all the snow, perhaps we should “make hay whilst the sun shines” or should that be “make snowmen whilst the snow falls”. There probably won’t be another spell like this for years before were back to the mundane rain. Perhaps it wouldn’t hurt if maybe just maybe we took our cue from the kids, “turned our frowns, upside down” and realised if life throws down snowstorm – make a snowball! Have a great 2010! Happy New Year Claire xx
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Childcare
Louise English Childminder
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Stone Eden Nursery
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Cleaning
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Clothes Repair Keyishoes
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Alastair Cook Mini Bus Service Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777)
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Roland Lawson (Tel: 546010)
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Northern Vacuums (524065) Ian Fraser at DC Electrical
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Entertainment & Leisure Splitz Dancing Tel:562118 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:
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FOR WOMEN Ladies Lodge operating in Carlisle at the West End Temperance Hall, Wigton Rd, Carlisle
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Cumbria Memorials
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Key Cutting
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Keyishoes
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No Hands
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Massage Menswear
Steed Tel: 599555
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Stone Eden
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Ian Hodgson Tel: 541164 Decor8 Tel: 594445
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Photography
PictureU Tel: 540 204
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John Fisher Tel: 560791
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Plumbing Printing
Property
Bulman Properties Robert Copeland
Tel: 819888
Trade Windows More Handles
Restaurants
The Conservatory Tel: 561888 Botchergate Tandoori Wheatsheaf, Wetheral
Shoe Repair
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Keyishoes
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Freemasons for Women
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Coomara Veterinary Practice Pet Sitting Tel:577470
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backwards to get people what they want, and our prices are great! What has been your most enjoyable project?
There has been a lot of different and fun moments, but there is one that stands out, A few months ago I had some of the presenters from CFM radio come in for a promotional shoot for their website, this consisted of them getting dressed up in wedding dresses. It’s not every day you have Robbie Dee stripping off in your shop and putting on a wedding dress Who should choose Picture U?
Everyone and anyone, we are already building a great reputation with people coming back, and friends of people who have been are also coming in for pictures. Anyone getting married should book us for their wedding day because again we have already delighted so many people in the short amount of time that we have been open..
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nates on New Year's Eve, when you get so drunk you kiss the person you're married to. P.J. O'Rourke
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On New Year's Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. 'What are you doing out here at four o'clock in the morning?' asked the police officer. 'I'm on my way to a lecture,' answered Roger. 'And who on earth, in their right mind, is going to give a lecture at this time on New Year's Eve?' enquired the constable sarcastically. 'My wife,' slurred Daniel grimly.
Ten Indications of a New Year Hangover
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
You get it into your head that chirping birds are the Devil's pets.
You'd rather chew tacks than be exposed to sunlight.
You set aside an entire afternoon to spend some quality time with your toilet.
You replace the traditional praying on your knees with the more feasible praying in a fetal position. Your catch phrase is, "Never again."
10. Your new response to "Good morning," is "Be quiet!"
I'm very thankful for that.
But in a few minutes, Lord, I'm going to get out of bed, and from then on I'm probably going to need a lot more help. Amen
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Very Useful Facts
Honey is the only food that does not spoil. Honey found in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs has been tasted by archaeologists and found edible. Coca-Cola would be green if colouring wasn’t added to it. More people are killed each year from bees than from snakes. More people are allergic to cow's milk than any other food.
Financial Planning
By Darren Turnbull CFP,DMS,MCIBS Certified Financial Planner 01228 597986 dturnbull@financialconcepts.co.uk http://www.financialconcepts.co.uk
Your Future - Plan It
Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.
Now more than ever we recognise the benefits of Financial Planning and the role of professional financial planners.
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Financial Planning is the process of developing strategies to help you manage your financial affairs so you can build wealth, enjoy life and achieve financial security. Whether this is taking some simple steps yourself or seeking professional help. Financial Planning is an effective way of meeting your life ambitions without having to worry about your finances.
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The role of a qualified professional financial planner is to look at all aspects of your lifestyle. They are able to offer a multi- disciplinary approach to your lifestyle planning drawing upon the highest level of professional qualifications in Financial Planning law and Accountancy. There are many considerations to make when choosing a financial planner to work with, but one of the main considerations is that they provide suitable advice and solutions in a clear manner that you understand and that the advice is not influenced by sales or remuneration targets. Another important consideration is that you choose a financial planner you can trust and genuinely has your best interests at heart. 5 Questions to Ask
What experience do they have?
• Find out how long the planner has been in practice and the types of client that they have worked with. Make sure that the planner has the experience to offer you true lifestyle planning rather than just selling products. In lifestyle planning experience and high level qualifications should go hand in hand.
What are Their qualifications?
• The term financial planner is used by any financial advisers and you should investigate further rather than taking such a claim at face value. Ask the planner what qualifies him to offer lifestyle planning and whether he is qualified as a Certified Financial planner CM. Employing a certified financial planner CM allows you to relax in the knowledge that your chosen adviser is qualified to a very high standard, has signed up to a rigorous code of conduct and undertakes regu-
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continued from page 4 lar continuing professional development to enable him to remain as a member of the institute of Financial Planning.
What Services do they Offer?
• A professionally qualified Lifestyle Planner specialises in helping their clients identify, articulate and achieve their lifestyle goals. This can only be done through an in depth examination of a clients current circumstances and future aspirations and is typically achieved through analysis of income and expenditure patterns. Planners may specialise in Personal or Business Financial Planning and are authorised by the Financial Services Authority to provide such investment advice as may be needed to implement the clients lifestyle financial Plan. No products will be recommended however unless essential to the achievement of a clients lifestyle planning needs.
Will they be the only person working with me?
• The Financial Planner may work with you themselves and/or have others in the office who assist them. You may want to meet everybody who will be working with you.
How will I pay for their services?
• By the end of 2012 commission payments to Financial Advisers are likely to be phased out. Most Lifestyle Financial Planners are therefore now operating on a fee based business model. For a full lifestyle planning service charges are usually made for preparation of a formal Financial Plan, Implementation of any investments required to achieve the plans outcomes and in respect of ongoing review and revision of the plan.
Your chosen Lifestyle planner should give you written details of such charges before you formally engage in their services. To help you decide whether lifestyle planning is appropriate for you many planners conduct an initial consultation free of charge.
With the recent downturn we believe that people have been forced to become more focused on their income and expenditure and take responsibility for their finances. People have been scared and it is important that we harness that new found conservatism and when things start to pick up which has been in evidence recently the savings they have made can be made to work to their advantage.
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The Cheque is in the post NIGEL JOHNSON-HILL, PARKFARM, MILLAND, LIPHOOK GU30 7]T 16 Dec 2009 Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of State. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Nobel House 17 Smith Square London SWLP 3JR Dear Secretary of State, My friend, who is in farming at the moment, recently received a cheque for £3,000 from the Rural Payments Agency for not rearing pigs. I would now like to join the "not rearing pigs" business. In your opinion, what is the best kind of farm not to rear pigs on, and whats the best breed of pigs not to rear? I want to be sure I approach this endeavour in keeping with all government policies, as dictated by the EU under the Common Agricultural Policy. I would prefer not to rear bacon pigs, but if this is not the type you want not rearing, 1 will just as gladly not rear porkers. Are there any advantages in not rearing rare breeds such as Saddlebacks or Gloucester Old Spots, or are there too many people already not rearing these? As I see it, the hardest part of this programme will be keeping an accurate record of how many pigs I havn't reared. Are there any Government or Local Authority courses on this? My friend is very satisfied with this business. He has been rearing pigs for forty years or so, and the best he ever made on them was £1,422 in 1968. That is - until this year, when he received a cheque for not rearing any. If I get £3,000 for not rearing 50 pigs, will I get £6,000 for not rearing 100? I plan to operate on a small scale at first, holding myself down to about 4,000 pigs not raised, which will mean about £240,000 for the first year. As I become more expert in not rearing pigs, I plan to be more ambitious, perhaps increasing to, say, 40,000 pigs not reared in my second year, for which I should expect about £2.4 million from your department. Incidentally, I wonder if I would be eligible to receive tradable carbon credits for all these pigs not producing harmful and polluting methane gases? Another point: These pigs that I plan not to rear will not eat 2,000 tonnes of cereals. I understand that you also pay farmers for not growing crops. Will I qualify for payments for not growing cereals to not feed the pigs I don't rear? I am also considering the "not milking cows" business, so please send any information you have on that too. Please could you also include the current Defra advice on set aside fields? Can this be done on an e-commerce basis with virtual fields (of which I seem to have several thousand hectares)? In view_pf the above you will realise that I will be totally unemployed, and will therefore qualify for unemployment benefits. I shall of course be voting for your party in the next general election. Yours faithfully, Nigel Johnson-Hill
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Chef’s Notes
Massage with no hands?
With new Head Chef Paul Taylor at the Crown Hotel Wetheral.
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Chocolate Truffle Cake with a Shot of Damson Gin
O HANDS MASSAGE® is a dynamic new form of massage conceived and developed by Gerry Pyves. It works because the therapist literally does not use their hands for massage, but instead uses mainly the soft surfaces of the forearms. This means it is deeper and more powerful then conventional massage, working on every level - physical, emotional, spiritual, energetic and mental. You will feel the benefits long after the session had finished. See advert for special offer - £10.00 for a one hour introductory session!
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450grm Dark Chocolate 70% cocoa solid 1 pint Double cream Cocoa Powder
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Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in a bowl over simmering water (don't let the chocolate get too hot or it will split) Warm gently the cream then pour into the chocolate mix.
Place an 8" cake ring on a flat plate. Pour in the mixture and set in the fridge for 4 hours. Remove the cake from the ring and dust with cocoa powder. Use a hot knife to portion up the slices and serve onto plate. Serve with a shot of damson gin and a dollop of crème fraiche.
Crack from the Wheatie... by Graham Watt at the bar of The Wheatsheaf
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IRST OF ALL I would like to say a massive thank you to all our customers over the festive period. We have had some cracking nights and have loved serving each and everyone of you and appreciate your support of the pub. I am sure any of you who were here and managed to squeeze in the pub on New Year’s Eve will have enjoyed the “Dirty Dukes” followed by Les. Secondly I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year and hope 2010 is all everyone wants it to be.
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We have a little bit of a refurb taking place as I write this which will be all finished by the time you read this, so a hectic start to the new year for us here as well. We are having used to watch in here but HD is definitely all the upholstery replaced which will a change for the better. smarten up the whole pub. I would like to include other peoAs I sit and write this I look out the window ple’s memories from the and it’s white as far as I can see, it reminds Wheatsheaf from the past in this me of when I used to drink at the article each issue so please contact Wheatsheaf a good few years ago sitting me with any stories or memories round the log fire with a bowl of soup watchyou may have; send to: ing the football on the TV. We get a great following in now for the sport on the TV as we grahamdwatt@hotmail.co.uk have two sky boxes and new 48inch TV and sky HD. Things have changed a bit since I
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Spotlight on a local business Picture U
This months spotlight is on Picture U Studio, owner Andrew Coleman provides us with a little insight into the running of his local business. Have you always been a professional photographer?
No, I was a keen amateur for many years, since I was a child in fact.
So why the jump into running your own business? I have always wanted to run a business and seeing as I’ve done and enjoyed photography for years it seemed like a logical step What can you tell us about a regular day?
I spend a large part of the day editing photos on the computer, stopping to attend to my customers that come in to either preview their pictures and/or enquire about weddings etc. How important is the internet to your business?
The internet is very important as a lot of my communication relies upon e-mail, I also get enquires in through my website. I probably wouldn’t have been anywhere near as busy as I am now without it What advice do you have for someone thinking of starting up their own business? Think it through thoroughly, get lots of advice, sit
the valuable courses ran by the chamber of commerce/business link etc, go out and speak to small business owner like me and see if it’s for you. A lot of people I spoke to said don’t do it, but its right for some and not for others. Just be aware of exactly what you’re going into. What do you enjoy most about your job?
The day to day running can be quite be quite stressful and challenging in the busy periods, trying to find enough money to pay bills can be a worry too, so it’s not all a bed of roses, but the best bits are having no boss, doing something I enjoy for a living, meeting and working with new people and seeing people delighted with their pictures.
We provided an article on you when you first opened, how has life changed since then?
It is somewhat different now! Back in the opening days I was very quiet and spent a lot of my days making use of the BBC iplayer, and YouTube, I couldn’t even dream of doing this now, there seems to be loads to do every day. I regularly end up staying back at night, and also bringing work home to keep me going till bed time. What’s the secret behind a great photograph? Now there’s a question, as well as usually following a few photographic rules, you need a good natural eye for composition through the viewfinder, a good technical knowledge of your camera and equipment. A stupidly expensive
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What camera would you recommend to a keen amateur photographer? It depends how keen, If they’re looking for an SLR it’s a straight choice between the 2 market leaders Canon and Nikon, The picture qualities are so close now it comes down to the extra features, I have chosen Nikon simply because they are faster, enabling me to capture that moment easier. They have exceptional low light capabilities and are much more ergonomic. If you’re looking for a compact then again I would go for Canon or Nikon. Canon do seem to have the edge in picture quality in this market however it is close, and again I think it comes down to features that each individual wants from there camera. Being responsible for your business, is it difficult to switch off once the doors to the store have been locked? Yes, I’m normally quite good at switching off from things, but when your livelihood depends upon it, in the busy times there is work to take home so it’s physically impossible to switch off. When it’s quiet I’m sat trying to work out the next strategy to generate new business, and thinking about things like shop layout, window displays, DIY that’s needed etc
Why should people choose Picture U? Because we’re very customer and people orientated, we’re friendly and helpful. We bend over continued on page 15
Across
7. Wise choice to visit this seaside resort (9) 8. Lass originally from South West Ireland (5) 10. Drink wild beer to confuse and lose bearings (8) 11. Portable sleeper isn’t down but could be if not careful (6) 12. Giant gorilla is partly from China (4) 13. Eli clears bilge to meet the required standards (8) 15. The song says it wants me, but I don't want to go to the 19th US state (7) 17. Just think, in the picture you will have it (7) 20. Gent must travel here for neckwear I hear (8) 22. Watery abode for monster north of the border (4) 25. American gals can be found in Norfolk (6) 26. Practice is about the funeral car (8) 27. Cold home but you can’t turn up the heat! (5) 28. Ideal mountain to get a sweet slice (9)
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1. Fifty on six balls in port (5) 2. Capital city heard to be South of the border, that way (6) 3. Woolly garment worn at the bay (8) 4. Detest little Edward I heard and so terminated (7) 5. Transporting across the Mersey maybe? (8) 6. Don’t expect to find deciduous trees here in this colourful country (9) 9. Bail out over Indonesian island (4) 14. Safe mooring place in Alaska (9) 16. Mimic has correct ratio Timothy (8) 18. Popular resort at pit top (8) 19. Smelly task is it? (7) 21. Found in Donegal South as well (4) 23. Puts off the engine failures (6) 24. A bird gets to the dam in Egypt (5) Please mention The Village Link when responding to adverts
Councillor’s Corner Dear Residents
The freezing temperatures in December and January had a “knock on” effect to some of the City Council’s front line services and staff were diverted to other duties i.e. clearing snow from pavements etc. However, we managed to keep the main bus routes gritted throughout, despite the grit shortage and I was instrumental in getting the Ward’s salt bins replenished. Now we can look forward to the Spring and the reward of seeing the daffodils in bloom along the verges in each village which were planted by volunteers and donated by the Parish Council.
“...the Viaduct footpath, closure has been delayed until the end of February. Re-opening is expected mid-April.” Cumwhinton– -Newlands Windfarm – the results of the Inspector’s inquiry will be made available by the end of the month. I notice that the road surface on the B6263 through the village is breaking up and I will endeavour to have this area swept in the interests of safety.
An up-date of news from the Villages:Cotehill – St John’s Church was the venue for the culmination of the 140th celebrations. Everyone who attended the service was uplifted by Bishop James Newcome and the Rev’d Gary Cregeen’s words. Congratulations to all the people who worked so hard during 2009 to make the year such a success. Warwick on Eden/Warwick Bridge – the flooding towards the end of 2009 resulted in the River Eden bursting its banks causing heartache to the home owners of the cottages on the corner of the B6263 as their homes were under water yet again. The bus shelter on the A69 which was ankle deep in leaves has now been swept, organised by the Parish Council. Wetheral – a reminder that the Viaduct footpath, closure has been delayed until the end of February. Re-opening is expected midApril. Two major planning applications were approved by the City Council:-
i) The Doctor’s surgery will undergo complete refurbishment and reopen in 6 months’ time.
ii) The Crown Hotel was granted permission to demolish a pair of semi detached houses and will be replaced by 9 apartments. The Lychgate (War Memorial) will be renovated and a dedicated panel inserted in memory of Corporal Sarah Bryant, who died so tragically in Afghanistan. I have arranged for the footpath between Nos 100 and 108 Greenacres to be resurfaced.
Aglionby – The conifer trees at the end of Rosegate have been removed as they were causing damage to the drainage system. A request for a street light between the main road and Rosegate has been submitted and I will add the cost £900 approx. to my 2010/2011 Small Scale Community Budget. Scotby – Broomfallen Road to Broomy Hill – the footway on the right hand side leaving the village has become completely overgrown with grass and I have arranged for this to be cleared in the Spring. Ghyll Road – the right hand side footway for a short distance is uneven and this will be resurfaced once the weather improves. In what can only be described as a sheer act of vandalism some person has again broken the traffic mirror on Broomfallen Road opposite Ladysteps twice within four months. This mirror is invaluable to the residents of Ladysteps as it assists them to negotiate safely onto the main road. If anybody has any information as to who is responsible would they kindly inform the Police. With kind regards
Cllr Barry Ogilvie Earp Wetheral Ward Member, Carlisle City Council
e-mail: BarryE@carlisle.gov.uk
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Sign on a plumber’s van: “We repair what your husband fixed” Another sign on a plumber’s van: “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber” On a Maternity Unit door: “Push. Push! Push!!!”
On a Taxidermist window: “We Really Know Our Stuff”
At a Car Exhaust garage: “No appointment necessary; we hear you coming!”
In a Vet waiting room: “Be back in 5 minutes; Sit! Stay!” In a Restaurant window: “Don’t stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up”
At a Gynaecologists office: “Dr Jones, at your cervix”
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At Norwegian Cocktail lounge: “Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar” At a Rome doctors surgery: “Specialist in Women and other Diseases”
In East Africa newspaper report; “A new swimming pool is rapidly taking shape since the contractors have thrown in the bulk of their workers” At travel agency: “Please Go Away”
At dry cleaners: We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.”
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Fashion
High Society
Happy New You!
WEDDING, OCCASIONAL & GENERAL STOCK
W
ELL HERE WE ARE, well and truly into the New Year and let’s hope it’s a better one especially with recent events both locally and nationally helping us to put things into perspective. So lets not beat ourselves up if we’ve put on a couple of extra pounds or spent a few more than we should have over the festive season, it’s good to treat ourselves from time to time and others too.
17 swan street
longtown
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Is size and fashion so important? Surely it’s about who you are, how you feel, having a confidence in yourself, in what you wear, making it your own and creating your own style.
Very few of us are 100% happy with our size or shape “my boobs are too big, my tummy to round, ahhh my hips!”
It’s really about knowing you body - big boobs get fitted with a good bra – wear a shallow ‘V’ neck this creates an illusion of length, rather than a polo which just accentuates it. Large hips? then go for an A Line skirt or a skirt or dress that skims rather than fits too tightly – create interest with a great piece of jewellery. It’s also about the art of disguise so thank you Trinny, Suzannah, Gok and Spanx!!!
page 8
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But what is STYLE? - Is it that little black dress? Perhaps if accessorised with ropes of pearls, gloves, or even shades or a classic pair of jeans worn with a brilliant white T, a well cut jacket and a pair of loafers – we all have our own ideas - it’s not about what you wear but how you wear it and pull it all together.
We all make mistakes, none of us get it right all the time, but hopefully we can learn from our mistakes, eventually finding a style that evolves with us.
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We are all individual and unique, do we really want that must have dress of which there are at least a dozen on the rail (in the high street) in the current seasons colour/print, with the on trend accessories.
Take Coco Chanel she created her own style by adapting men’s shirts, trousers and jackets, creating a range of classic styles unique to her at a time when fashionable women were flamboyantly overdressed. A style that still inspires today
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This is the time of year when magazines, TV lifestyle programmes and the high street are telling us to how to achieve that perfect figure, that must have look and what’s hot and not for spring/summer 2010.
Style is not about beauty, your size or the size of your bank account, style is ageless, and it gives others a view of who you are.
ROLAND LAWSON
Style is hard to define, but I think most of us know it when we see it, be it simple and elegant, bold or quirky, its about knowing yourself and being happy with who you are!
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METRO CENTRE; JAN SALES YORK SHOPPING LEEDS SHOPPING ALTON TOWERS INC ADMISSION LOCKERBIE ICE RINK (INC SKATE HIRE) WET N WILD NORTH SHIELDS METRO CENTRE LIVERPOOL FC TOUR & DOCKS CONCORDE TOUR, MANCHESTER METRO CENTRE EDINBURGH SHOPPING TRAFFORD CENTRE CHESHIRE OAKS BURY MARKET TRAFFORD CENTRE MOTHERS DAY MYSTERY & TEA MORECAMBE MARKET NORTHUMBRIA TOUR BOUNDARY MILL & FISH/CHIP LUNCH
£8.00 £13,00 £13.00 £29.50 £10.00 £8.00 £8.00 TBC £25.00 £8.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £22.00 £10.00 £13.00 £19.00
‘CHICAGO’ NEWCASTLE THEATRE ELVIS ON SCREEN NEWCASTLE KATHERINE JENKINS NEWCASTLE MOTOWN 4 TOPS, TEMPTATIONS, DRIFTERS, 3 DEGREES, NEWCASTLE 03 APRIL CALENDAR GIRLS NEWCASTLE 06 APR STAR WARS CONCERT NEWCASTLE 18 MAY ROD STEWART NEWCASTLE
£38.00 £52.00 £63.00
SHOWS
£57.00 £38.00 £69.00 £88.00
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page 9
Fashion
High Society
Happy New You!
WEDDING, OCCASIONAL & GENERAL STOCK
W
ELL HERE WE ARE, well and truly into the New Year and let’s hope it’s a better one especially with recent events both locally and nationally helping us to put things into perspective. So lets not beat ourselves up if we’ve put on a couple of extra pounds or spent a few more than we should have over the festive season, it’s good to treat ourselves from time to time and others too.
17 swan street
longtown
01228 792880
Is size and fashion so important? Surely it’s about who you are, how you feel, having a confidence in yourself, in what you wear, making it your own and creating your own style.
Very few of us are 100% happy with our size or shape “my boobs are too big, my tummy to round, ahhh my hips!”
It’s really about knowing you body - big boobs get fitted with a good bra – wear a shallow ‘V’ neck this creates an illusion of length, rather than a polo which just accentuates it. Large hips? then go for an A Line skirt or a skirt or dress that skims rather than fits too tightly – create interest with a great piece of jewellery. It’s also about the art of disguise so thank you Trinny, Suzannah, Gok and Spanx!!!
page 8
Pass Plus registered
Tel: 0783 495 9773
FREE LESSON
on presentation of this Directory! Make the Right Move…
But what is STYLE? - Is it that little black dress? Perhaps if accessorised with ropes of pearls, gloves, or even shades or a classic pair of jeans worn with a brilliant white T, a well cut jacket and a pair of loafers – we all have our own ideas - it’s not about what you wear but how you wear it and pull it all together.
We all make mistakes, none of us get it right all the time, but hopefully we can learn from our mistakes, eventually finding a style that evolves with us.
The Key to Safe Driving for Life
Semi & Intensive Training Discounts fo Professionally Students & B r Police Trained loc Advanced Driver Bookings k
We are all individual and unique, do we really want that must have dress of which there are at least a dozen on the rail (in the high street) in the current seasons colour/print, with the on trend accessories.
Take Coco Chanel she created her own style by adapting men’s shirts, trousers and jackets, creating a range of classic styles unique to her at a time when fashionable women were flamboyantly overdressed. A style that still inspires today
PROFESSIONAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
Motorway Tuition
This is the time of year when magazines, TV lifestyle programmes and the high street are telling us to how to achieve that perfect figure, that must have look and what’s hot and not for spring/summer 2010.
Style is not about beauty, your size or the size of your bank account, style is ageless, and it gives others a view of who you are.
ROLAND LAWSON
Style is hard to define, but I think most of us know it when we see it, be it simple and elegant, bold or quirky, its about knowing yourself and being happy with who you are!
For professional independent financial advice and a first class service contact Darren Turnbull Certified Financial Planner on 01228 597986 for an appointment now. F Pensions F Investments F Life Assurance & Income Protection F Mortgages F Equity Release F Tax Planning F Business Protection
…for all your Business & Personal Finances • One Dedicated Contact •FREE Initial Consultation
01228 534371
Our initial consultation is free and without obligation.
409 404
dolores.marshall@btconnect.com
NHS AND PRIVATE PATIENTS WELCOME
Please mention your community magazine when responding to adverts
13 05 06 23
FEB MAR MAR MAR
DAY TRIPS
METRO CENTRE; JAN SALES YORK SHOPPING LEEDS SHOPPING ALTON TOWERS INC ADMISSION LOCKERBIE ICE RINK (INC SKATE HIRE) WET N WILD NORTH SHIELDS METRO CENTRE LIVERPOOL FC TOUR & DOCKS CONCORDE TOUR, MANCHESTER METRO CENTRE EDINBURGH SHOPPING TRAFFORD CENTRE CHESHIRE OAKS BURY MARKET TRAFFORD CENTRE MOTHERS DAY MYSTERY & TEA MORECAMBE MARKET NORTHUMBRIA TOUR BOUNDARY MILL & FISH/CHIP LUNCH
£8.00 £13,00 £13.00 £29.50 £10.00 £8.00 £8.00 TBC £25.00 £8.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £22.00 £10.00 £13.00 £19.00
‘CHICAGO’ NEWCASTLE THEATRE ELVIS ON SCREEN NEWCASTLE KATHERINE JENKINS NEWCASTLE MOTOWN 4 TOPS, TEMPTATIONS, DRIFTERS, 3 DEGREES, NEWCASTLE 03 APRIL CALENDAR GIRLS NEWCASTLE 06 APR STAR WARS CONCERT NEWCASTLE 18 MAY ROD STEWART NEWCASTLE
£38.00 £52.00 £63.00
SHOWS
£57.00 £38.00 £69.00 £88.00
CALL AT OUR TRAVEL SHOP OR RING FOR A FULL LIST OF DAY TRIPS & 2009 HOLIDAYS
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Next Issue
of your community magazine: You can advertise in this publication from as little as £4 per issue! The distribution is reliable; there is also an online version: www.aqamagazines.co.uk
Just ask CLIVE on 513 621 or
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Opticians Tel: 01228
JAN FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR
www.saint.co.uk
Dolores Marshall 29a Fisher St (opposite Cranstons)
30 06 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 26 27 03 06 10 13 14 18 20 26
marketing@aqamagazines.co.uk
Financial Concepts (Carlisle) Ltd, Eden House, The Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 1QN dturnbull@financialconcepts.co.uk www.financialconcepts.co.uk Financial Concepts is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority The Financial Services Authority does not regulate taxation advice. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
3A THE CRESCENT, CARLISLE Tel: 01228 521777 BOOKING OFFICE Tel: 01228 521666 PRIVATE HIRE
QUALITY PAINTING AND DECORATING
ing er hang ting Wallpap d exterior pain n a r o ri te In service ice Friendly ates and adv m ti s e e re F
Tel: 01228 549594 Mobile: 0796 708 7348 leroy_shaw@hotmail.com
DECOR8
Cumbria
a friendly, family team free quotations available insurance work undertaken with 35 years experience
we’ve got it COVERED!
m:07769 613038 t: 594445 e:decor8@richardirving.com
To advertise please call 513621 or marketing@aqamagazines.co.uk
page 9
Great Signs
Sign on a plumber’s van: “We repair what your husband fixed” Another sign on a plumber’s van: “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber” On a Maternity Unit door: “Push. Push! Push!!!”
On a Taxidermist window: “We Really Know Our Stuff”
At a Car Exhaust garage: “No appointment necessary; we hear you coming!”
In a Vet waiting room: “Be back in 5 minutes; Sit! Stay!” In a Restaurant window: “Don’t stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up”
At a Gynaecologists office: “Dr Jones, at your cervix”
Foreign Signs
STEED
BESPOKE TAILORS EST. 1995
Gents made to measure suits starting from £695 and made to measure shirts from £75
Gift Vouchers available
7 Junction Street, Carlisle 12 Savile Row, London
01228 599555
www.steed.co.uk
250 full-colour cards for only £39 from your PDF file, or just £57 with our super artwork included! Superfast service. The WEB is the FIRST PLACE that people look for goods and services
At Norwegian Cocktail lounge: “Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar” At a Rome doctors surgery: “Specialist in Women and other Diseases”
In East Africa newspaper report; “A new swimming pool is rapidly taking shape since the contractors have thrown in the bulk of their workers” At travel agency: “Please Go Away”
At dry cleaners: We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.”
page 10
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At a Hong Kong tailors: “Ladies may have a fit upstairs”
At Moscow hotel: “If this is your first visit to USSR you are welcome to it”
Cumbria’s most experienced design and team offer you the BEST VALUE in both digital and traditional print and design
also—
Coordinated artwork for Coordinated artwork for websites, printing, adverts, websites, printing, adverts, internet, packaging internet, packaging Colour copying and disk output. Colour copying and disk output. Easy Parking; loads of space by Easydoor. Parking; loads of space by the the door. Locally-owned; not a franchise. Locally-owned; not a franchise.
Single-page web presence for only £79 Includes domain name, professional matching e-mail address and link to your existing email, production based on your text and pictures, optimisation of text for searches, hosting for the rest of the year, and submission to search engines. Typical multi-page website usually about £250 Includes domain name, professional matching e-mail address and link to your existing email, production of many pages based on your text and pictures, optimisation of all text, titles and pics for searches, hosting for the rest of the year, and submission to search engines. incorporating
Ask to see sample sites, and discuss your marketing needs:
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t: 01228 513 621 e: graphics@sky.com oak lane · carlisle · ca1 3sw strategic marketing · e-publishing · internet management
Telephone:
513 513 print@qicprint.co.uk
To advertise please call 01228 513 621 or marketing@aqamagazines.co.uk
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Spotlight on a local business Picture U
This months spotlight is on Picture U Studio, owner Andrew Coleman provides us with a little insight into the running of his local business. Have you always been a professional photographer?
No, I was a keen amateur for many years, since I was a child in fact.
So why the jump into running your own business? I have always wanted to run a business and seeing as I’ve done and enjoyed photography for years it seemed like a logical step What can you tell us about a regular day?
I spend a large part of the day editing photos on the computer, stopping to attend to my customers that come in to either preview their pictures and/or enquire about weddings etc. How important is the internet to your business?
The internet is very important as a lot of my communication relies upon e-mail, I also get enquires in through my website. I probably wouldn’t have been anywhere near as busy as I am now without it What advice do you have for someone thinking of starting up their own business? Think it through thoroughly, get lots of advice, sit
the valuable courses ran by the chamber of commerce/business link etc, go out and speak to small business owner like me and see if it’s for you. A lot of people I spoke to said don’t do it, but its right for some and not for others. Just be aware of exactly what you’re going into. What do you enjoy most about your job?
The day to day running can be quite be quite stressful and challenging in the busy periods, trying to find enough money to pay bills can be a worry too, so it’s not all a bed of roses, but the best bits are having no boss, doing something I enjoy for a living, meeting and working with new people and seeing people delighted with their pictures.
We provided an article on you when you first opened, how has life changed since then?
It is somewhat different now! Back in the opening days I was very quiet and spent a lot of my days making use of the BBC iplayer, and YouTube, I couldn’t even dream of doing this now, there seems to be loads to do every day. I regularly end up staying back at night, and also bringing work home to keep me going till bed time. What’s the secret behind a great photograph? Now there’s a question, as well as usually following a few photographic rules, you need a good natural eye for composition through the viewfinder, a good technical knowledge of your camera and equipment. A stupidly expensive
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What camera would you recommend to a keen amateur photographer? It depends how keen, If they’re looking for an SLR it’s a straight choice between the 2 market leaders Canon and Nikon, The picture qualities are so close now it comes down to the extra features, I have chosen Nikon simply because they are faster, enabling me to capture that moment easier. They have exceptional low light capabilities and are much more ergonomic. If you’re looking for a compact then again I would go for Canon or Nikon. Canon do seem to have the edge in picture quality in this market however it is close, and again I think it comes down to features that each individual wants from there camera. Being responsible for your business, is it difficult to switch off once the doors to the store have been locked? Yes, I’m normally quite good at switching off from things, but when your livelihood depends upon it, in the busy times there is work to take home so it’s physically impossible to switch off. When it’s quiet I’m sat trying to work out the next strategy to generate new business, and thinking about things like shop layout, window displays, DIY that’s needed etc
Why should people choose Picture U? Because we’re very customer and people orientated, we’re friendly and helpful. We bend over continued on page 15
Across
7. Wise choice to visit this seaside resort (9) 8. Lass originally from South West Ireland (5) 10. Drink wild beer to confuse and lose bearings (8) 11. Portable sleeper isn’t down but could be if not careful (6) 12. Giant gorilla is partly from China (4) 13. Eli clears bilge to meet the required standards (8) 15. The song says it wants me, but I don't want to go to the 19th US state (7) 17. Just think, in the picture you will have it (7) 20. Gent must travel here for neckwear I hear (8) 22. Watery abode for monster north of the border (4) 25. American gals can be found in Norfolk (6) 26. Practice is about the funeral car (8) 27. Cold home but you can’t turn up the heat! (5) 28. Ideal mountain to get a sweet slice (9)
Down
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camera helps but is not as important as people think.
1. Fifty on six balls in port (5) 2. Capital city heard to be South of the border, that way (6) 3. Woolly garment worn at the bay (8) 4. Detest little Edward I heard and so terminated (7) 5. Transporting across the Mersey maybe? (8) 6. Don’t expect to find deciduous trees here in this colourful country (9) 9. Bail out over Indonesian island (4) 14. Safe mooring place in Alaska (9) 16. Mimic has correct ratio Timothy (8) 18. Popular resort at pit top (8) 19. Smelly task is it? (7) 21. Found in Donegal South as well (4) 23. Puts off the engine failures (6) 24. A bird gets to the dam in Egypt (5) Please mention The Village Link when responding to adverts
Councillor’s Corner Dear Residents
The freezing temperatures in December and January had a “knock on” effect to some of the City Council’s front line services and staff were diverted to other duties i.e. clearing snow from pavements etc. However, we managed to keep the main bus routes gritted throughout, despite the grit shortage and I was instrumental in getting the Ward’s salt bins replenished. Now we can look forward to the Spring and the reward of seeing the daffodils in bloom along the verges in each village which were planted by volunteers and donated by the Parish Council.
“...the Viaduct footpath, closure has been delayed until the end of February. Re-opening is expected mid-April.” Cumwhinton– -Newlands Windfarm – the results of the Inspector’s inquiry will be made available by the end of the month. I notice that the road surface on the B6263 through the village is breaking up and I will endeavour to have this area swept in the interests of safety.
An up-date of news from the Villages:Cotehill – St John’s Church was the venue for the culmination of the 140th celebrations. Everyone who attended the service was uplifted by Bishop James Newcome and the Rev’d Gary Cregeen’s words. Congratulations to all the people who worked so hard during 2009 to make the year such a success. Warwick on Eden/Warwick Bridge – the flooding towards the end of 2009 resulted in the River Eden bursting its banks causing heartache to the home owners of the cottages on the corner of the B6263 as their homes were under water yet again. The bus shelter on the A69 which was ankle deep in leaves has now been swept, organised by the Parish Council. Wetheral – a reminder that the Viaduct footpath, closure has been delayed until the end of February. Re-opening is expected midApril. Two major planning applications were approved by the City Council:-
i) The Doctor’s surgery will undergo complete refurbishment and reopen in 6 months’ time.
ii) The Crown Hotel was granted permission to demolish a pair of semi detached houses and will be replaced by 9 apartments. The Lychgate (War Memorial) will be renovated and a dedicated panel inserted in memory of Corporal Sarah Bryant, who died so tragically in Afghanistan. I have arranged for the footpath between Nos 100 and 108 Greenacres to be resurfaced.
Aglionby – The conifer trees at the end of Rosegate have been removed as they were causing damage to the drainage system. A request for a street light between the main road and Rosegate has been submitted and I will add the cost £900 approx. to my 2010/2011 Small Scale Community Budget. Scotby – Broomfallen Road to Broomy Hill – the footway on the right hand side leaving the village has become completely overgrown with grass and I have arranged for this to be cleared in the Spring. Ghyll Road – the right hand side footway for a short distance is uneven and this will be resurfaced once the weather improves. In what can only be described as a sheer act of vandalism some person has again broken the traffic mirror on Broomfallen Road opposite Ladysteps twice within four months. This mirror is invaluable to the residents of Ladysteps as it assists them to negotiate safely onto the main road. If anybody has any information as to who is responsible would they kindly inform the Police. With kind regards
Cllr Barry Ogilvie Earp Wetheral Ward Member, Carlisle City Council
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IRST OF ALL I would like to say a massive thank you to all our customers over the festive period. We have had some cracking nights and have loved serving each and everyone of you and appreciate your support of the pub. I am sure any of you who were here and managed to squeeze in the pub on New Year’s Eve will have enjoyed the “Dirty Dukes” followed by Les. Secondly I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year and hope 2010 is all everyone wants it to be.
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"BRRR, it’s been a bit nippy out. Few people will have imagined when they wished for a traditional white Christmas that the country would have to face a spell of snow which has transformed out landscape for weeks. Should the moral be “be careful what you wish for, you might just get it” or should we look to the old saying “every cloud has a silver lining”. Whilst the news was full of the negative effects of all the snow, perhaps we should “make hay whilst the sun shines” or should that be “make snowmen whilst the snow falls”. There probably won’t be another spell like this for years before were back to the mundane rain. Perhaps it wouldn’t hurt if maybe just maybe we took our cue from the kids, “turned our frowns, upside down” and realised if life throws down snowstorm – make a snowball! Have a great 2010! Happy New Year Claire xx
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