Carlisle Guide Issue 16

GUIDE MAY/JUN ‘14

CARLISLE

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ART IN THE MART

Get in on the art market!

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Word FROM THE Editor I T’S bizarre that a Trust, which led, facilitated and coordinated all aspects of managing a World Heritage Site should have to close through lack of funds.

Yet the Hadrian's Wall Trust, which works with various partners and stakeholders in the best interests of the wall, the landscape, and all those who benefit from it, must close, this summer, for that very reason.

It was created to oversee operations because previously the management involving the National Trust, English Heritage, eight local authorities and over 300 landowners and was said to be failing badly. Now a series of organisations is scrabbling to put funding in place to ensure the wall is properly maintained after the Trust closes.

Linda Tuttiett, its chief executive, said: “We hope and pray resources can be found to keep the site safe.”

Some seem to think that the wall can look after itself, having survived unaided for almost 2,000 years, but with the Trust’s help it did rather well and halted a 30-year decline in visitor numbers.

In five years under the Trust attendances at the 11 museums along the wall rose from 600,000 to one million in 2011/12, putting it alongside Stonehenge. Maintaining that momentum will be the challenge... but who can rise to it?

Hadrian’s Wall, begun in AD 122, stretches 84 miles, while the entire World Heritage Site is 120 miles.

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Family Events in Carlisle

There are lots of family friendly activities planned for Carlisle in 2014 Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 May Pirelli Carlisle RB Foundation Rally, Carlisle city centre Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June Carlisle Music City

Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 July Patriot Games (Festival of Sport) Saturday 16 - Monday 25 August Carlisle Pageant, Carlisle city centre

Monday 26 May Upperby Gala, Hammond’s Pond

Saturday 1 November Fireshow Fun Day, Carlisle city centre and Fireshow, Bitts Park

Saturday 14 June Cumberland Show, Carlisle Racecourse

Sunday 9 November Remembrance Sunday, Carlisle city centre

Saturday 14 June Cumbria Gay Pride, Carlisle city centre

Sunday 16 November Christmas Lights Switch On, Carlisle city centre

Saturday 28 June Armed Forces Day, Carlisle city centre Sunday 29 June British Legion Fun Day, Bitts Park

Wednesday 3 - Sunday 7 December Christmas International Market, Carlisle city centre

Thursday 17 July Illyria open air theatre: 'George's Marvellous Medicine', Bitts Park For further information about these and other events in and around Carlisle, visit www.carlisle.gov.uk Follow Carlisle City Council on Facebook and Twitter Images courtesy of D&H Photographers and www.sjstudios.co.uk

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The Carlisle Guide | Contents

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KEY FEATURES

6-7 Art in the Pen

Get in on the art market!

8-9 The Cumberland Show

A host of things to see and do

10-11 Dalston Feature

A great place to live and work

22-23 Stuart Lancaster

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Cumbrian leading England

28-29 Big Country

On stage in Cumbria

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

Nelson Brown Latest hair trends 42-43 Bridget Foster

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FOOD

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Beauty's skin deep

Chicken Satay

Kildare & Restaurant Special gourmet night

MOTORING & SPORT

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Land Rover

Demise of the Defender

60-61 Carlisle United Halting the rot

WHAT’S ON

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Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

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Feature | Art in the Pen

Ian Mitchell

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rt in the Pen is a new, unique annual art exhibition for Carlisle. Based in the Borderway Mart cattle auction, on June 28/29 the cow and sheep pens will be transformed into mini art galleries out of which local and national artists will exhibit and sell their original works of art.

Andrew Lynan, who chairs the Board of Trustees of the charity that runs Art in the Pen said: ‘We provide the logistics, but the public and artists provide the atmosphere, and it is the atmosphere that makes this art event such an enjoyable experience.’

Although much of the art is affordable The mart will be home to 80 selected artists who will show contemporary art, including I can’t wait to see the – with prices starting at £1 – it is not all about the sales. The atmosphere will be sculptures; photography; glasswork; textiles; transformation of recycled materials; watercolours; prints; the space from cattle relaxed and informal and you can even chat ceramics; pen and ink; woodwork; etchings; pens to mini galleries. to the artists about their work and, of course, paintings.

The pens almost There is free parking, a café on site, and 80 become works of art artists to discover.

Art in the Pen began life in 2006 in Skipton themselves and has been hosted there ever since. It is an Creative director, Clare Allen, is annual event that that is very well-respected by overseeing the event and said: “I can’t wait those in the art world and is loved by those who love exploring works of art and meeting world-class artists. to see the transformation of the space from cattle pens It will be the first Art in the Pen to be held outside Skipton and to mini galleries. The pens almost become works of art themselves”. organisers hope for the same success in Carlisle.

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Art in the Pen | Feature

•Art in the Pen will be held at Harrison & Hetherington’s Borderway Mart from 10am - 4pm.

Admission is only £2 (free for under-16s). There’s free parking and disabled access.

Website: www.artinthepen.org.uk Facebook: www.fb.com/artinthepen Twitter: @artinthepen email: clare@artinthepen.org.uk Tel: 01756 709 666

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Feature | The Cumberland Show

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As the show for the former county of Cumberland – Cumbria since the 1970s – it has been an established annual event in the county town.

Formerly it was held by the River Eden, in Bitts Park, close to the castle. Then in 1991 the ^ growing event moved up-river to Rickerby Park and into what was a much larger space. It completely filled the beautiful 100 acre parkland site until 2009 when the risk of flooding reared its ugly head and it was cancelled due to risk of flooding.

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year’s show will be the Jason Smyth Motorcycle Display Team. In the Main Ring they will put on two performances (1:45pm and 3:15pm). Jason is a former-motocross world champion, and he and his team will pull off some spectacular stunts on both quad bikes and motorbikes.

The 3Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team who have performed across the world and broken eight official Guinness World Records. They will perform four displays throughout the day to amaze onlookers with their jaw-dropping stunts and tricks. There will also be the opportunity to chat to and receive coaching from the Team.

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With Lake District Sheep Dog Experience you can see a display in the Main Ring (12:30) underlining the age old relationship between man and dog, showcasing the skill between handler and their trusty friend, with a fun twist – not to be missed!

So since 2010 it has been held at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, where the facilities allow it to develop even further with less risk of being affected by the weather. Helping oversee it for the first time this year is Lorraine Phillips, rs e will be an exhibition of a wide variety of c e c o uThere R ashow who has held the permanentaposition rl is le as C vintage vehicles, (Judging 9:30am; display at secretary since November last year.

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Other entertainment includes The Artizani Street Theatre, Mike Angelo stilt walker and juggler, Terrier Racing and Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling.

New this year is the Taste Cumbria Village where there will be an array of local produce to buy as well as the opportunity to sample local ales, ciders and lagers at the beer festival in the dedicated picnic area.

This year the Countryside Area will include a Hound and Beagle Show along with a talk by Master of Bleasdale Beagles, Ian Weir. There will also be sheepdog, falconry and gun dog displays, countryside skills and activities and forestry related stands.

There’s all the regular livestock classes, and qualifiers, horses, carriage driving and poultry competitions and a Special Companion Dog section with fun classes to enter so you can bring along your pet and enter on the day.

Running near the Countryside Area will be a zip wire operated by Penrith Mountain Rescue Team who will also have a climbing wall for anyone to have a go.

A model farm will have lots to see including cows being milked, sheep being sheared and there will be chicks, pigs, horses, goats and rabbits plus a display of alpacas with talks throughout the day.

In the Home Industries Marquees there will be displays from local schools around Carlisle, on the theme:100 Years Ago. There’ll be other displays and adventure activities, games, rides and hundreds of trade stands, craft, produce and shops.

Stagecoach will offer a free bus service to and from the city centre all day May/June 2014 | 9

Feature | The Border Regiment Museum

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HE Museum of the Border and Kings Own Royal Border Regiments is currently smiling and packing up its “old kitbag” of ready for its march to new premises near-by.

Displays comprise uniforms, weapons, equipment, medals (including four VCs), silver, pictures, memorabilia, dioramas, video presentations and anti-tank guns and feature a stretch of trench in the new museum.

Carlisle Castle will remain the home of the Border Regiment Museum but it will move to the other side of the castle grounds to its new home in the Alma Block.

The museum which relates the history of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment, the Border Regiment and the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment and local militia features a permanent World War I exhibition which will re-open in June.

The Regimental Museum is leading Carlisle’s commemoration of the centenary of World War I and will mark each anniversary, such as the Christmas truce, with temporary exhibitions over the next four years.

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arlisle and North Cumbria will celebrate the contributions of members of our Armed Forces Day, on Saturday June 28.

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Armed Forces Day is a national celebration of the UK's Armed Forces – past, present and future. The free city centre event will include stalls and activities from various military organisations and music will be provided by the Border Brass Band.

Organisations represented will include: branches of the Royal British Legion; Royal Air Force Spadeadam; the Carlisle Armed Forces Careers office; Border Regiment Museum; Royal Artillery Association; the Royal Air Force Association; and the Solway Aviation Society.

There will also be a display by the Gurkhas and exhibits by the Carlisle World War I Centenary Committee.

Carlisle cadets will carry out drill practices throughout the day before competing against each other (2.15pm). They will be judged by the Mayor of Carlisle who will also be involved in presenting a Citation of Appreciation, at 3.30pm to a senior member of the Armed Forces.

A formal flag-raising ceremony will take place outside the Old Town Hall, on Monday June 23 (noon) ahead of the events on Saturday, June 28.

A flag-lowering ceremony will also be held (3.30pm). The Royal British Legion will also be offering refreshments in the Old Town Hall throughout the day. Money raised will be donated to the Royal Air Force, Army and Royal Navy Benevolent Funds.

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Feature | Dalston

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ALSTON is a village that has the best of both worlds with a lot going for it… a delightful place to live and work.

Built up around the River Caldew It has, as one local resident put it, “All the charm of a rural village together

with a good range of essential services like a doctor’s surgery, a chemists, a bakery, shops, schools, and transport links,” which means that it acts as a local centre and a focal point for much of the surrounding rural area and yet is also within relatively easy reach of Carlisle.

With a parish population of around 2,590 its centre is the somewhat inappropriately named Square but, it isn’t… square that is.

It is dominated by St Michael's and All Angels Church and most of the shops and businesses are located in and around The Square, although to the north-west of this area is the Barras Lane business estate which is home to a variety of businesses comprising a mix of commercial, industrial and office occupiers.

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The wider parish of Dalston consists of the village itself, including Bridge End, and the hamlets of Raughton Head, Stockdalewath, Gaitsgill, Cumdivock, Unthank, Lingey and Cardewlees. With approximately 1,140 houses. About 63 per cent of the population live in Dalston village and Bridge End. Its larger industrial businesses include a Nestlé factory producing powdered milk, and a BP fuel depot.

The village is on the River Caldew and has its own railway station connecting it to Carlisle and south west to West Cumbria along the Cumbria coast line which reaches Barrow.

There are two popular schools, St. Michael’s Primary and Caldew Secondary, which has more than1,000 pupils.

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Rose Castle – near Dalston – had been home of the Bishops of Carlisle since 1230 AD and it came back after being attacked and burned three times by Robert the Bruce’s forces and also survived an assault by Oliver Cromwell’s parliamentarians, but its days as an ecclesiastical stronghold were finally overrun by the economy rather than the enemy. It’s a grade one listed building.

A trust which helped save Rose Castle from falling into the hands of developers recently stood down and the castle is now being mooted as an International Centre for Reconciliation. The Rose Castle Foundation, created by a small group of community and business leaders, is in the process of working with the Church Commissioners to raise the funds for such a centre.

At the other end of the village Dalston Hall is a grade II listed fortified house dating from the late 15th century. It has been substantially extended and remodelled since and is now a hotel. It was built c.1500 by John Dalston and incorporated a pele tower and a baronial hall.. A west wing was added in 1556.

It belonged to the Dalston family for many generations, of whom several were sheriffs and MPs for the county of Cumberland. During the civil war Sir George Dalston had to leave when the house was occupied by Royalist troops under General David Leslie.

Monkhouse Davison, a London grocer, bought the hall in 1761, and owned it for 32 years until his death. In 1897 it was acquired by Edmund Wright May/June 2014 | 13

Feature | Dalston - A Great Place to Live & Work

Stead, owner and director of Stead McAlpin, calico printers, who commissioned architect C.J. Ferguson to remodel the frontage in red sandstone in 1899.

More recently the hall was used as a youth training centre and in 1971 was converted into the present hotel. It is now surrounded by a picturesque privately owned members’ golf course bur which also has a pay-and-play facility and there is an adjacent holiday park.

Dalston was the birthplace of sculptor Musgrave Lewthwaite Watson (1804 -1847) whose main claim to fame was one of the relief panels on Nelson’s Column, in Trafagar Square, London.

A 19th century translator, Georgiana Harcourt, whose father was Bishop of Carlisle, later Archbishop of York, was also born in Dalston. She translated the works of Gustav Freytag (1816 – April 1895) a German novelist and playwright and was married to a famous soldier of the time, Major Gen. George Alexander Malcolm, CB, who delivered The Treaty of Nanking in1842 to mark the end of the First Opium War (1839–42) between Britain and the Qing Dynasty of China.

The Industrial Revolution saw a big development in the size and scale of mill buildings, on the Caldew. The first cotton mill at Dalston was established in 1782, when the industrialist, George Hodgson of Manchester, developed a mill to make calicos, corduroy and velvet' and by 1830 there were four cotton mills, two corn mills, a flax mill and a forge, all using water-powered machinery.

The village largely dates from this period, most of the older houses being of the 18th century, reflecting the prosperity that the mills brought,

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If you can draw it we can cake it

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irthdays, Weddings, Christenings are all special occasions that just wouldn’t be the same without a fabulous cake.

Whether it’s a traditional cake or even something more unusual The Bakery, Dalston, is here to help you create the perfect cake for any special occasion.

Alison Hadden, who owns The Bakery, told us: “We’ve recently begun taking orders for special occasion cakes and we now have a confectioner to create them, especially. She’s really talented and she’s currently creating a Zombie cake and I can’t wait to see.”

“So basically we can create anything that your imagination can come up with and if you can draw it… we can make it.”

The Bakery, Dalston, is at 20, The Square, Dalston, CA5 7PY Tel: 01228 710695

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Feature | Holy Satisfactory - Rt. Rev. James Newcome

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his month we’re launching a new Day in the Life of” series in which we take a closer look at the lives of those whose lives we think we know about… but probably don’t. This time SARAH BRIGGS dissects the day of the Rt. Rev. James Newcome, Anglican Bishop of the Carlisle diocese.

MOST of us probably have some idea of what a vicar’s job entails. Trying to work out what a Bishop does is somewhat trickier. I could remember that I’d been confirmed by a Bishop, who seemed terribly grand and important to me as a 13-year-old, but what else does a Bishop do?

Speaking to James Newcome it quickly becomes clear that he has a huge workload with many different roles to play, and that there is no regular routine to his day.You wonder how on earth he fits everything in and he admits to having little time at his desk in his office in Keswick, which is where he lives.

He’s often travelling including outside the county, and says that trying to get the balance is sometimes tricky: his diocese is what comes first and foremost, but his many other roles frequently drag him away. “Every day is different” he says, “and I’m rarely in the same place. But that’s part of the enjoyment of the job”.

Having been Suffragan Bishop of Penrith (assistant to the Bishop of the Carlisle) from 2002, in 2009 he was appointed to the See or diocese of Carlisle. His tasks, locally,

include appointing ministers; ordaining clergy; carrying out confirmations; taking services ‘on high days and holidays’ (such as at Christmas and Easter); providing pastoral support for the 200 clergy in the diocese; overseeing the administration of 300 churches and managing the enormous number of diocesan staff, as well as being on the Diocesan Board of Finance.

The Board’s annual turnover of £8m is mostly raised from church collections but it has also to consider differing ways of raising money and carefully manage budgets. As with most organisations staff and property maintenance are two of the highest costs.

While this sounds similar to being MD of a big business, it’s only a starting point. There is a huge range of external people and organisations he liaises with throughout the county and roles he plays, such as Deputy Lieutenant of the county or as patron of a local charity. He points out that where a businessman needs to consider the financial bottom line, the overriding business of the church is saving souls.

On an international level the See of Carlisle has particularly close links with India, Argentina, South Africa and Norway but in addition Bishop Newcome is one of the key people involved in trying to raise enough money to refurbish Rose Castle, the historic seat of the Bishops of Carlisle, and to transform it into an International Centre.

One of the themes of the centre will be ‘reconciliation’, with

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Holy Satisfactory - Rt. Rev. James Newcome | Feature

– he hopes – many visitors from the Middle East, including Arabs, Jews and others. History is repeating itself here in terms of the role for the Carliol bishop: For several centuries from the 1100s onwards the post-holder had to be a diplomat, often negotiating truces and treaties with Scotland.

Many former Bishops were also scholars, writing and teaching – some were Chancellors of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. This is reflected in Bishop James’ roles. He is not only on the Board of the University of Cumbria but is also President of St. John’s College, Durham, which includes Cranmer Hall which trains people for the ministry. He’s also on a group responsible for the development of senior appointments in the Church of England, including training bishops. He also teaches lay people, preaches and writes.

This extends to the health agenda, where as a member of the House of Lords he is responsible for the Church of England’s agenda in relation to health: His comments

about ethical matters such as assisted dying have previously been quoted in the press. He’s happy to talk about the subject. “The law is that it’s illegal, but nobody has yet been prosecuted. That’s probably the most pragmatic way to deal with it.” He has also written about organ transplants and blood-giving, and is delighted that more people are carrying organ donor cards and giving blood.

With such a full working life, it would be easy to suppose he’s rushed and even stressed but the impression he exudes is of a man who loves what he does and who is fulfilled and happy. It makes me wonder whether if, like so many of my interviewees, this is partly something to do with Cumbria. “It’s an absolutely excellent place to live” he says enthusiastically, “there’s nowhere I’d rather be. I love the countryside and the people – and the food!”

If you are interested in finding out more about the Rose Castle Foundation Trust, or making a donation, then more detail, including contact details, can be seen at www.rosecastle.org

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be to cycle from the Lanes to Great Ormond Street hospital - a mere 308 miles!

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ne Great Day is a charity event set up by The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle to raise money for two great cause’s; local charity Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

One Great Day is to be held by the Lanes in the Lanes and will see businesses competing against one another in a test of endurance and team work. The CHALLENGE is to recruit team members who are willing to embrace their inner Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome to compete in a relay static bike ride whilst raising sponsorship for the charities. The bikes will be positioned at Central Square and the challenge will

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To date the following teams have signed up for the challenge – The Police, McVities, Debenhams and The Lanes with more to be confirmed in the next week or so.

Marketing Manager, Janet Murray said: “It’s really great to see businesses in Carlisle supporting our event.

The teams will take over 24 hours to complete the cycle challenge so we will be keeping the centre open while they pedal overnight!”

In a build up to the One Great Day event The Lanes Shopping Centre are organising a Carnival Week which will take place from May 26-30.

The Carnival week will be jam packed with things to do and try.

The chef from The Crown at Wetheral will be rustling up some tasty treats to try, there will be competitions to enter including colouring competitions for children and a carnival day where you are invited to display your best carnival costumes, as well as appearances by Hospuss the Eden Valley Hospice mascot, Sammy the Ullswater Steamers Squirrel and Ratty the La’al Ratty and more surprise events.

Carlisle Racecourse, Lloyd Motors and Liquid Design are also engaging in the fund raising activity.

More information about the events will be announced on The Lanes Facebook page and Twitter Feed, look out for the #onegreatday. If you want to enter a team please get in touch with the management team at the Lanes or Jigsaw at Eden Valley hospice.

Jigsaw is Cumbria’s only children’s hospice and is a crucial life line for the families of children with life limiting and life threatening conditions. The hospice costs around £800,000 to run every year and looks after 50 families.

Jigsaw aim to reach more families throughout the county and increase the awareness of the essential services it provides.

Staff from Jigsaw would like to say how much they appreciate all the community support they have received so far and thank you to The Lanes.

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irklinton Hall and Gardens, seven miles NE of Carlisle, will be transformed into 'Glyndebourne of the North' on Saturday May 31, as the acclaimed Regents Opera brings its production of Mozart's masterpiece Don Giovanni.

Sex, drunkenness, debauchery and retribution are played out in this tale of the heartless rake playing fast and loose in 17th Century Spain.

One of Mozart's best loved operas, it could not be better suited to Kirklinton Hall, with its ruined walls and dissolute history as a gangsters' den, casino and party-palace.

More gracious will be the Black Tie picnics in the grounds (from 5pm) and the Champagne reception enjoyed by the audience to this unique event for North Cumbria – all-in-all a fitting finale to Carlisle Music City's 2014 Festival.

To reserve your tickets and picnic space contact Alice Doyne on info@kirklintonhall.co.uk or 016977 48850

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Feature | Carlisle Music City

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arlisle Music City returns this year with nine days jam packed with musical talent playing in and around Carlisle’s City Centre, from May 24 – June 1.

Inspired by Radio One’s Big Weekend Carlisle Music City aims to satisfy the local thirst for live music with big names while giving local musicians a chance to showcase their music.

The event caters for all musical tastes from house to reggae and punk and, for the first time, opera at Kirklinton Hall with the staging of Don Giovanni.

CITY CENTRE

A central feature of Carlisle Music City week is

pedestrianised area near the old town hall, where you’ll find the very best of the local scene for free.

Former Inspiral Carpets front man Tom Hingley will bring Free In the City to a close with a headline set on Sunday June 1 The iFoundation, The Pinstripe Pigeon Band, an unplugged set from Colt 45 and the return to Carlisle of The 45s are all to feature, with Darth Audio providing the tunes in between sets.

And as no music event is complete without a good bar Geltsdale Brewery will set up a beer Marquee at which you can buy pints of Carlisle Music City Ale.

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THE BRICKYARD The Brickyard is one of Carlisle’s best live music venues and they’ve got one of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat, playing on May 24.

The Doors Alive, widely regarded as the finest tribute band to legendary rock gods The Doors are also visiting The Brickyard, on Friday May 30.

Saturday May 31 is Motown and Soul Night with DJs playing all the classics.

Bringing Carlisle Music City week to a close on June 1, The Brickyard welcomes Heart Of A Coward, touted by those in the know, nationally, as the next big thing in British metalcore.

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CONVERGE ON CARLISLE ROOFTOP GIG

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Civic Centre in Carlisle and to coincide with Carlisle Music City, Northern Crisis will be playing a gig on the roof of the Civic Centre – 12 storeys up – on Saturday May 31.

DJ EVENTS

Magnitude is a new event which launches on May 31, at The Church Nightclub, Botchergate. It aims to bring together the best local DJs specialising in House/Electro and EDM. The Monroes Goes Hard Club Tour visits The Vibe, Botchergate, on May 25, with DJs playing floor-filling anthems.

Club Rock will host a Bass-sic Carlisle Music City special on May 29 with a mixture of underground dance music from UK bass to drum and bass.

Acts include PDR Warped (live), Rayinthecloud, Nathan Sutherland & Zom-B b2b, and Scotty Lister. It’s just one of several events Club Rock will be putting on.

CORE PUNKM SKA 'N' HARD FOR JIGSAW

The Border Terrier pub, in Carlisle, will stage an all-dayer on May 31. It’s being held for Carlisle Music City and will raise money for the BBC Radio Cumbria Jigsaw Appeal.

Music workshops will be held throughout the course of the event and for the latest news visit www.carlislemusiccity.co.uk or see Carlisle Music City on Facebook or Twitter @carlislemc

The Exiles, State Control, No Thrills, Fat Albert, The Muff Wigs, Hexed, The Sexy Offenders, Project 9, Dog Sick, Victimized, The Sheepwagon and Thee Overdose have all been confirmed.

After welcoming people to the city with performances at the railway station during last year’s CMC week, 60 members of Carlisle Community Choir will perform at the Old Fire Station, on May 30.

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Feature | Stuart Lancaster

ENGLAND’S SUCCESSFUL COACH FIRST LACED HIS BOOTS IN CUMBRIA A

fter narrowly missing out on the SIx Nations title England Rugby Union coach Stuart Lancaster tells Ali Hipkin how it all began out west England Rugby Union fans watched the final match of the Six Nations tournament with bated breath praying that France would beat Ireland, so England could win the championship For once the hopes of the nation were off the shoulders of Cumbria-born and former St Bees School student, England Coach, Stuart Lancaster. England did their bit by beating Italy 52-11 earlier in the day, but their round one 26-24 defeat in Paris cost them dearly. They could only watch as Ireland clung on by their fingernails to do what England couldn’t and beat the French, in Paris.

“Missing out on the Six Nations was tough; the team’s performance had improved and their effort needed rewarding. We’ve made some good steps forward and I’m feeling confident about the future. I’d love to continue to be captain but we’ll see what next year brings.”

Stuart completely restructured the team when he took the helm, nearly two years ago.

But despite being tasked with maintaining national pride in England’s rugby team Stuart remains a down-to-earth, friendly northerner who is proud of his roots.

Originally from Penrith it was as a boarder at St Bees that he first laced up his rugby boots. “I loved it at St Bees really. I enjoyed being outside, playing sports outside or going to the beach, I just loved the outdoors feel of it.”

“I was a Jack of all trades at school really. I played rugby, football, and cricket I enjoyed working as part of a team.

I was reasonably successful at rugby but it wasn’t until university that I specialised in it.”

“Rugby wasn’t a sport that paid players when I was younger.

I did my degree in sports science and became a P.E teacher.

I began being paid to play part-time then full-time but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be coaching the England Rugby team.”

“All sorts of factors affect the way you coach; your parents, your school, where you’re from and the upbringing you have.

I’m a northerner so I’m pretty down to earth.”

“We’ve got a lot of young leaders in the team but the captain has the importance of overall leadership. It doesn’t matter who they are or where they come from I’m making sure everyone’s feet are on the ground.”

“No matter what sport you play it’s important to realise that you’re a role model to young people and you’re sending out a message.”

Stuart is not only confident in the abilities of his own team but those of the England women rugby players.

“Female rugby players are athletes in their own right and I think we will see the popularity of women’s rugby grow again after the Olympics in 2016.”

After narrowly missing out on the Six Nations Stuart is still a little sore but said that he and the team were focused on what’s to come.

“The demographic of people watching a rugby match is 60/40; whether it’s a live game or they’re watching on telly; there’s a huge female interest in rugby. It’s a sport for men, women and kids.”

“Preparations for the World Cup are going well but there’s a huge pressure on them to perform so we’re working on managing that pressure.”

To find out how you can get involved in rugby go to www.rfu.com/takingpart or follow on Twitter at @EnglandRugby

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Feature | Northern Red Squirrels

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red bushy tail, big pleading eyes and a playful endearing nature are things that spring to mind when we think of Red squirrels.

Cheeky and local, the red squirrel is the UK’s only native squirrel and is at risk of becoming extinct because they are under constant threat from the American grey squirrels.

Not only do the Greys out-compete our native reds for food but they carry (yet remain unaffected by) the Squirrel Pox Virus Disease, which is fatal to reds causing a very painful and sad death.

The once thriving red squirrel population has become so endangered that there are only an estimated 140,000 red squirrels left in Britain while the numbers of greys, brought over by the Victorians, swell to over 2.5 million.

Brampton and District Red Squirrel Group (B&DRSG) is a well-established non-funded registered charity which has been working tirelessly over the last seven years to promote, protect and raise awareness of the danger to our reds.

“When red squirrels have been absent from an area sometimes for many, many years, it doesn’t mean they can’t be encouraged back,

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Its secretary, Julie Bailey, said: “Our work in North Cumbria is about readdressing the balance and helping keep Cumbria Red, which, at present, it predominantly is.�

Sightings data for 2013, from B&DRSG and the neighbouring groups of Penrith and Solway, shows over 3,300 verified

reds and standardised bi-annual monitoring programmes, carried out, proves that the groups’ work is effective.

Julie says: “When red squirrels have been absent from an area sometimes for many, many years, it doesn’t mean they can’t be encouraged back, in the absence of greys.�

“More people are always needed with a range of skills and we also need more people to report sightings of squirrels to any red squirrel conservation group, so we can act promptly. If we don’t know where they are, we can’t protect the reds� said Julie.

To get involved with your local group or make a donation contact Julie on 01228 562263 or visit www.northernredsquirrels.org.uk for more information.

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Feature | Western Lakes Home & Garden Show

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FTER spending a half hour with Oz Clarke my cheeks are a little rosier than usual and I feel a little bit warmer and not because we’ve been drinking wine but because he is one smooth-talking wine connoisseur.

Oz spared a bit of time for me after a wine-fuelled trip around America and before starting his task of the day; working on his latest book.

Travelling the world, drinking wine and being paid for it sounds like heaven to most people and Oz is one of the lucky ones, he admits: “I was in Australia just before Christmas; I thought people pay thousands for this, I get to meet lovely people who are opening their best wine for me, and I’m getting paid to do it!”

“I suppose I’m very lucky that I’ve been able to make careers out of my hobbies. I was a singer and actor in the West End for several years.”

“I felt like a break from acting; I’d got so far but didn’t know where to go next. I’d been playing men in their 50s since I was 20 and I’d be playing men in their 50s in my 50s. One of these days I will get a serious job, maybe in 20 years I’ll start looking.”

“Wine tasting started to become more important and it’s hard to put on a convincing performance in front of hundreds of people when you’ve been sampling 150 Bordeaux wines and you’re a bit squiffy!”

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HIS BROLLY TO SUNNY WHITEHAVEN “My dad was a pit doctor, which is “ I’ll be wondering about how I learned all and be in the pubs when about Whitehaven I’m not talking” and Workington and their mining history.”

“When I went to university I had no money in my pocket just a head full of dreams. The wine tasting society membership was only £2 and you could take someone with you four times so I took four dates which was 50p a date none of the girls I took ever gave me a second chance!”

“I became very interested in the flavours. I enjoyed the intellectual side of it and the competition. I liked the challenge of being a blind wine taster; being given a liquid and having to guess what it was.”

“I do like beer and cider as well. I filmed quite a lot in Cumbria when I was doing Raise the Bar with Hugh Dennis but I’ve never made it to Whitehaven I really am looking forward to it. I think I’m going to get the train to Lancaster and get the train up the Coastline because I’ve always wanted to do that. Cumbria does have a beautiful coastline.”

“I’m a bit of a gannet really. I love the mountains and live in London because I have to but I pine for coastline and cliffs.

The White Cliffs of Dover were my playground as a child.”

“Whitehaven is amazing it’s built up a reputation itself and it’s able to bring in big crowds.”

“I’m hoping to squeeze in wines from around the world.

I’ll talk a bit about how they are different but it will be an enjoyable time when people can learn something and we’ll have a bit of a chat and a laugh.”

“I’m going to be very much a part of the show, I’ll be wondering about and be in the pubs when I’m not talking.”

“I’m going to be optimistic about the weather and I’m not even going to bring an umbrella. I’m going to really enjoy my time in Whitehaven and soak it up.”

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Feature | Whitehaven Live

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hen I first phoned Big Country’s guitarist Bruce Watson he was in a queue at Homebase – that’s right the guitarist behind some of the best-loved tracks of the 1980’s was cueing in Homebase just like everybody else and having “one of those mornings”!

I managed to catch up with Bruce later in the day, just before Big Country embark on their latest tour that will take them to Europe, New Zealand, around the UK and to Whitehaven Live July 5.

Bruce said: “I know Whitehaven, I played there about eight years ago with two bands I was playing with at the time The Casbah Club and Dead Men Walking it was great crowd and we had great fun.”

With a catalogue of hits spanning over 30 years fans can expect to hear the old classics like In a Big Country and Chance along with some B sides and tracks from their latest album The Journey.

“I love performing, it’s great fun. There are two parts to this job there’s the writing and recording which is important and there’s the live performances where you get to play your songs live.”

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There’s a slightly different line-up to the original band Simon Hough is now on vocals, harmonica and acoustic guitar, Derek Forbes formerly of Simple Minds is on bass and vocals and Bruce’s son Jamie Watson is on vocals and guitar.

“It’s weird having Jamie in the band. When we’re at home he’s my son and when we’re on tour he’s a musician. He’s the baby of the band but he’s a great musician. It’s something he figured out on his own - I didn’t teach him.”

“My other son isn’t interested in music at all so that’s quite good really, I don’t want to end up like the Von Trapp family singing together and making our costumes out of curtains.”

Big Country is still pulling in huge crowds of devoted fans but Bruce was clueless as to why.

“We have fans that have been with us since day one, children of our fans who have just heard us and like what we do and there are people who for whatever reason have typed big country into the internet and found us.”

So will Big Country still be going in another 30 years?

“My Motto is, ‘it’s never too late’ so as long as we’re having fun and people want to come and see us and have a good evening we’ll carry on. We just want to do it right for everyone and for everyone to enjoy it.”

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Feature | Border Kitchens

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Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms Border Kitchens, of High Cross Street, Brampton, is the place to go for your latest home project.

Nigel and his expert design team will listen to your ideas and work with you to create a kitchen that’s tailored to you and your needs.

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After fully understanding how you’re going to use the space, you’ll have the comfort of a fully project managed service, including initial design and layouts, ideas on worktops, storage, lighting and appliances, through to the all-important fitting of your new kitchen.

As Border Kitchens is a small company you will experience personal, professional, friendly approach that gives you the confidence to know that your project is in safe hands.

Border Kitchens will be with you from the moment you walk through the door to the completion of your brand new kitchen.

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Breaking down

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ndrew Lucas is on a mission to bring classical music to everyone to “provide something which is unusual, exciting, inspiring and accessible”.

Born in Kendal, Andrew has degrees in maths and music at Leeds, followed by a post-graduate teaching qualification and a masters degree in the Popularisation of Classical Music.

He has taught at the famous Manchester music school, Chetham’s; worked for BBC TV; been involved with the world-famous Leeds International Piano Competition; and worked with the BBC Promenade Concerts and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra – which recently performed in Whitehaven, with a community orchestra.

Andrew also organised the Lake District Summer Music Festival for 16 years, but despite all this variety he felt there was an unreached audience so last autumn decided to start Splash Classics. The launch was on a train between Manchester and Edinburgh airports, which typifies the approach of Splash Classics. The concerts will be in slightly unusual formats and more user-friendly locations, minus formality.

Andrew has three main priorities. One is a series of

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lunchtime concerts at Rheged, near Penrith, once a month, on Sundays, while families enjoy traditional Sunday lunch with, the music moving from a light starter via a more substantial main course to a sweet dessert.

Then there are site-specific performances, (still secret) in unique settings across the UK with at least one in iconic Cumbrian location… and thirdly, a ‘whole concert’ format themed with dance, animation and poetry. Theatre by the Lake in Keswick will be putting on ‘Earth’, ‘Wind’, ‘Fire’ and ‘Water,’ later in the year.

Andrew is after accessible classical music without any loss of quality. He wants musicians to engage in a warmer dialogue with audiences so that “parents and children, who did not enjoy an engaging classical music education or experience, can now do so.

He says it should be: “A fulfilling experience for everyone”.

Funding is the key though and Andrew still needs £4,000 for the ‘Elements’ concerts at Keswick.

•For the lunches and concerts at Rheged visit www.rheged.com To find out more about Splash Classics visit www.facebook.com/SplashClassic.

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Feature | Antiques Roadshow

You really don’t want a high-value heirloom, says antiques expert

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probably the only time the glass ever gets cleaned!”

Antiques can be an awfully serious business but the Antiques Roadshow’s glass expert, Andy McConnell, blows that idea clean out of the water… entertaining crowds with his eccentricity and enthusiasm… and you can meet him at Lowther, in June.

For a man with such passion for his subject it’s hard to believe that in his twenties Andy was a music journalist, who had no crystal clear idea about glass.

BC’s Antiques Roadshow comes to Lowther, Penrith, in June, when among the experts will be glassware guru Andy McConnell, who doesn’t quite conform to the profile of your usual antiques expert. Here Alison Hipkin finds out why…

After 10 series with the show Andy’s excitement for glass has never wavered but he’s realised why people turn to the show and it’s not about money.

“People don’t really want high valuations on things; it might sound odd but I’ve been thinking about this and I really believe that people don’t want high valuations. They bring along their mum’s vase or their auntie’s glass and it represents them; when they hear the value they can’t own it any more. It no longer represents that person; it loses something.”

“I genuinely think people just want an explanation about things. Not everyone has spent 40 years studying one tiny subject like me so they can come to the Antiques Roadshow, meet someone who has and stand shoulder to shoulder with them and be told what they know.”

“People in Cumbria are just absolutely yummy. I’m hoping for nice owners, brining loads of lovely things and we’ll have a great time. We were in Cumbria five years ago… but so what if we’re going back five years later… and I’m really looking forward to it.”

“The weather doesn’t bother me. Rain on glass is perfect - it’s

Andy said: “I was 22, living in LA and living the dream. The band Starship were looking for a kind of village idiot to take on tour and that was me.”

It was while on tour in Hamburg that Andy met an antiques dealer who introduced him to the wonder of glass.

“I would buy glass in England and France and sell to this guy in Hamburg, working on the basis that ‘if I can sell this for ten quid and I’ve bought it for two then I’ll make a profit.’

The key to interest people is by weaving a narrative; it’s the same with journalism it’s all about telling a story and that’s what I love.”

With his shop in Rye hosting over 30,000 pieces of glassware it’s fair to say that glass is something of an obsession.

Andy said: “Glass responds to so many life issues; without glass we wouldn’t have microscopes and without microscopes we wouldn’t have been able to come up with cures for diseases, we wouldn’t have windows. If we didn’t have glass we wouldn’t have light bulbs – how dull would life be without glass?”

“Glass is different, it’s very compelling, there’s an enormous diversity AND it’s dirt cheap. You can own one of the best pieces of glass for £100; it’s cheap, plentiful and beautiful and I think that’s a pretty unbeatable combination.”

The Antiques Roadshow is at Lowther, on Thursday June 12.

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Feature | Festivals 2014

Ravenstonedale Festival, Kirkby Stephen, June 20

A festival promising “a staggering line up of indie, rock, blues, ska and acoustic bands set to blow the rocks right off the Ravens Nest.” See: www.ravenstonedalefestival.co.uk

At The Stadium, Copeland Athletics Stadium, Whitehaven, May 23-24 (Bank Holiday)

Replaces Mighty Boof ’s annual festival At The Playground.

The Boof has secured an epic line-up with Reverend and the Makers, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, and Space headlining.

Danny Maudling of Mighty Boof said: “This year we’re going it alone.” (Previously the rugby union and cricket clubs, which use the Playground, had been involved). The starstudded list of acts will be supported by the best local acts.

See: www.facebook.com/MightyBoofAtThePlayground

Ireby Music Festival, May 23-24 (BH weekend)

Now in its 12th year, live folk music and workshops are staged around the village, including the 600-capacity heated marquee, at Ellenside. The line-up includes Eddi Reader, global acoustic roots music powerhouse band from Canada's West Coast, The Bills; Martyn Joseph and Eliza Gilkyson. See website: www.irebyfestival.co.uk

Carlisle Music City, May 24-June 1

The very best local bands, singers and DJs plus bigger name acts performing in various Carlisle venues including free in the City, Tom Hingley the “Glory Days” lead singer with Inspiral Carpets (Sun Jun 1) and other favourites such as Colt 45, The 45s, Fiona Clayton Band, and My Little Brother .This year CMC is branching out into new genres and new areas, with Kirklinton Hall hosting the opera Mozart’s Don Giovanni, on May 31. For full information see the website: www.carlislemusiccity.co.uk

Stepping Stones June 13-14, Kirklinton Hall.

Maddy Prior’s Stepping Stones festival switches from Brampton.

Steeleye Span headline and other acts to lwatch out for include Red Ruff, Charlie Dore (Pilot of the Airwaves);The Balkan Bandits and John Spiers of Spiers and Boden and Bellowhead fame who will be making an unusual solo appearance. Website: www.steppingstonesfestival.co.uk/ 34 | The Carlisle Guide

Spyatstock, Bower Park, Aspatria, July 18-20

A new three-day live music festival which has taken over the Cockrock slot featuring 1990s favourites Toploader (Dancing in the Moonlight) a real coup for a festival in its first year to get a big name that will be popular with a large age range although, no doubt, many will call wrongly call it “Spy At Stock!”. Website: www.sealyspyatstock.com

Maryport Blues Festival, July 25-27

There’s more than 100 musicians from all over the globe performing on the main stage, outdoor family stage and in various pubs and clubs. So far, and with other acts yet to be named on the main stage will be Ryan McGarvey, Coco Montoya and the Nimmo Brothers. Website: www. maryportblues.co.uk

Music on the Marr, Castle Carrock, July 17-20

Skerryvore, O’Hooley and Tidow, Roy Bailey, and Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys and the Men They Couldn’t Hang, are among those who’ll be in and around the Duke of Cumberland pub for what is a truly great event.

See: www.musiconthemarr.com

Wickerman Festival, Dundrennan. Dumfries & Galloway Friday & Saturday July 25-26

Dizzee Rascal heads the line up along with Del Amitri,The Feeling, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas; and Big Country.

Now entering its 13th year there’s 10 stages featuring an eclectic and exciting mix which caters for all musical tastes. Great for adults and children alike with a cinema, fun fair, circus entertainment, segway hire, mountain-biking and array of arts and craft activities scattered throughout its fields. Every year the festival stages an unforgettable finale, as thousands watch a towering 40ft Wickerman spectacularly set alight.

Website: www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk

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Kendal Calling, Aug 1-3, Lowther Deer Park, Penrith Small festival with a big attitude, each year in beautiful surroundings. With big main stage line-up each year, a huge dance tent, and a plethora of small and interesting stages hosted in quirky tents. There’re big names such as De La Soul, Razorlight, Newton Faulkner and Tom Odell. Kendal Calling's traditional fancy dress returns this year, with an Outer Space theme. Trekkies rejoice! Website: www. kendalcalling.co.uk

Kidfest, Barrow in Furness, August 24

Kidfest is an Annual Music Concert for Kids and their families, at Hawcoat Park, Barrow. Ex X-factor contestant Amelia Lily; loads of tributes and stuff for kids. See: www. kidfest.co.uk.

Silloth Music and Beer Festival September 4-7

Headliners will include Roy G Hemmings, Guilty as Sin, The Quireboys and The Jam'd ‌ and 75 real ales and ciders will be available to wash them down. See: www.sillothbeerfestival.co.uk

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DODGY VICTORIAN

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n June excavations will continue at the site of a Roman temple at Maryport that was first discovered by Joseph Robinson, in 1880.

Robinson appears in Maryport in 1871 as the ‘Interim Manager’ of the Maryport branch of the Cumberland Union Banking Company (the building now known as the Carlton). He became the permanent manager the following year. His position allowed him to become trusted by the Senhouse family, in particular Elizabeth Pocklington-Senhouse, the Lady of the Manor.

We may have known very little about Robinson’s excavations except for a happy incident in 1962 when a school boy recovered 150 glass plates from a derelict house in Maryport. Several of the plates are a record of Robinson’s excavations and the resulting finds.

Last year the Senhouse Museum Trust and Newcastle University re-excavated Robinson’s temple and were able to confirm that the temple was a relatively small classical building with a north-facing portico. The excavation will continue this June with the aim of excavating that area outside the temple to discover any remains of the religious practices.

“S o far as I can see no loss will arise

to the Bank from the circumstances but I fear it will involve a change of management.”

The excavation will begin on Monday June 9 and finish on Saturday July 19. One again local people are welcome to join the team as volunteers and guided tours to the site will be led from the museum every afternoon.

For further details and dates of lectures and Open Days check the Museum’s website:

www.senhousemuseum.co.uk

With his friend, Thomas Carey of Curzon Street, Robinson excavated several buildings in the civil settlement next to the Roman fort. He thought that one of the buildings was a temple. We are very lucky that Robinson was also a keen photographer and that he photographed this building.

Unfortunately his promising career was cut short and 1886 saw his fall from grace when he admitted encouraging his customers into risky investments. On April 19 1886, George Main, the general manager of the Cumberland Union Bank, wrote to one of his directors “... I am obliged to go down to the coast tomorrow. An unpleasant matter has occurred at Maryport Bank which I will explain to you on Wednesday. So far as I can see no loss will arise to the Bank from the circumstances but I fear it will involve a change of management.”

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Feature | Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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HEY say that health and safety red tape and fear of the compensation culture is destroying the adventurous spirit of modern day youth.

And Sir Ranulph Fiennes, one of the world’s greatest living explorers agrees. He told the Guide magazine that: "Health and safety, in unnecessary overdose and its equally evil sister, blame-and-claim culture, are combining to make outdoor pursuits for the young more difficult than they need be,” adding: "We need to restore the situation we had 20 years ago where the balance between risk and safety was more sensible."

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You can find out what more he’s got to say when he comes to Carlisle’s Sands Centre, on Friday July 18, when Sir Ranulph will also discuss his lifetime of record-breaking expeditions in a talk entitled Living Dangerously.

Having been the first person to reach both the North and South poles by foot, Sir Ranulph has not just limited himself to one type of adventure, he also led the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic Continent, which was in turn the longest unsupported polar journey in history; he’s run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents (soon after suffering a major heart attack and a double bypass); he’s climbed the North Face of Eiger and even conquered Mount Everest in 2009 (aged 65)… and these are only a selection of his incredible feats!

It’s fitting then that he should be heading for Cumbria again as it was the county's most famous mountain man, Sir Chris Bonington, who provided his inspiration.

Sir Ranulph, who was born in 1944 and educated at Eton, went on to serve with the Royal Scots Greys and the SAS and subsequently joined the army of the Sultan of Oman.

His polar treks, his exploring adventures and his climbing tales make for fascinating listening so taking the trouble to go and see him really does sound like an adventure worth putting in the effort for.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is speaking at The Sands Centre, Carlisle at 7.30pm, on Friday July 18.

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ou don’t have to leave Carlisle and head for the hills to learn how to climb.

Simply book an induction at the Eden Rock climbing centre on the Durranhill Industrial Estate, and you’ll soon be scaling new heights right here in the city!

From three to 103, there’s something for everyone. As one of the most highly regarded and advanced bouldering centres in the UK, Eden Rock has over 240 problems, a world-class competition wall, a circuit board, a dedicated training room and an area for both beginners and children to climb in a relaxed and safe environment.

Eden Rock have fully trained instructors who are qualified to teach children in a fun, structured way.

Experienced members can bring up to two guests (children over three, or adults), or there are after-school and weekend kids clubs, The School of Rock, for the fives-to-14s.

So if climbing’s your thing…Get on down to Eden Rock, where they’ll have you scaling new heights.

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LOOSE LOOK FOR SUMMER Summer hair has a major reference to loose, effortless movement. It’s hair that’s been styled but doesn't look like it has.

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his was a very popular look at the Summer Fashion week shows I worked on, namely for Jasper Conran, where the hair was manufactured with a dent of texture, but not curled, or curly for that matter.

The look was created by using the largest 38mm Babyliss pro ceramic tong, this tong gives that expensive voluptuous buckle, making the hair look luxurious and polished, yet effortless.

The other key trend this season is the undone, but focused, centre parting, where the hair is loosely placed in this controversial place on the head. The key to this look is not to dry the centre parting hair over, but more forward, giving a face framing finish, seen at Burberry.

Sharper haircuts are also timeless and popular, the effortless box bob, has a clean

and sharp interior, applying skill to the balance of this requires discipline and accuracy.

Waves are always a key trend in the summer months.

The waves to beat all waves are the classic Marcel waves, French in origin and very tricky. This is where practice makes perfect, but in 2014, we don't want the hair to be to perfect, think more individual and unique; a look anyone can achieve.

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Feature | Bridget Foster

GOOD SKIN REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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believe wearing make-up is like hiding beneath a mask, which is true of some but I believe that if you look after your health, diet, skin and fitness then confidence in your appearance changes, so you should wear make-up simply to enhance your best features.

uring my make-up parties, tutorials and when meeting different clients, women’s opinions and views on hair and make-up can vary

greatly.

There are clients who love make-up and send themselves off to Newcastle or Glasgow to stock up on the latest MAC products and there are those who buy make-up because they like it regardless of whether it suits or not.

I recently visited the Croftlands Trust to teach make-up skills.

Each client was looking for differing skills to build confidence; learn how to look after their skin and apply make-up. It made realise how it can boost our Diet plays a confidence and sense of wellbeing.

Some clients sticks to what they knows and vital role replace everything as it runs out and there in our skin, Diet plays a vital role in our skin, energy, are women who are not bothered about the energy, mood mood and shape. So correct this first. There’s product as long as it does the job. and shape. So food that can help give you beautiful skin. correct this Fruits such as blackberries and blueberries in There’s the client who genuinely doesn’t see first. There’s particular have a high source of Vitamin A and the point in make-up and those wanting to food that can C and are a good anti-oxidant. They help heal, experiment with make-up and hair but who help give you and prevent against blemishes, strengthening are scared of getting it wrong, especially after the skin and its capillaries, so very important beautiful skin. the no make-up selfies we all dared to share for people who work outdoors and are prone on Facebook last month. to pink cheeks. Blueberry extracts and acai berries are often used in many skincare brands.

Which, incidentally, I have to say was fascinating… so many of you with such beautiful skin and yet you hide it under Spinach, sweet potato, carrots, and kales are a great source long-wearing foundation. of potassium, iron, magnesium and calcium. Rich in lutein Men prefer natural over heavy and it’s that simple, but and beta-carotene which will help skin renewal and cell whatever your opinion, I believe good make-up and beautiful development. hair come with your health and wellbeing. Many people

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Fish: Salmon, avocados and mackerel give you vital Omega 3. I certainly can see a difference in my skin when I eat fish three times a week. Skin is plump, clear and glowing. Omega 3 has anti-inflammatory compounds and is an important source for people who suffer from eczema. Vitamin A, D and E will help with elastin and the repair process of the skin. At Modroca Power Plates, Rosemary Lane, Carlisle, Leah Irving provides Nature Sunshine supplements. Leah's most recommended supplement is Nature Sunshine Omega 3 capsules. It maintains healthy cardio-vascular, joints and nervous systems.

Drink plenty of water, this will keep you energised, skin clear and hydrated. I can tell if someone doesn’t drink enough water when I see their skin.

Avoid sugar. Sugar causes stress in the body and can lead to the production of insulin which causes the breakdown of collagen and therefore more wrinkles.

Our hectic lifestyles often show though our skin such as psoriasis, red patches of skin on elbows or knees, some more extreme than others. It’s caused by stress, obesity, sunburn alcohol and being run down. Regular exercise reduces stress and gets the blood pumping and feeding your skin. So it’s important to look after your health and wellbeing to start to feel confident within yourself.

www.pro-10.com/en/products/joint-suppments.html

and www.hollandandbarrett.com

One of my favourite wellbeing products has to be Coconut oil. It can be bought at Holland and Barrett or the health food shop, in Carlisle market. The list of health benefits is endless.

Coconut oil beauty can be used as: anti-bacterial healing balm; to prevent scarring; as a lip balm; shave cream; cleanser; scalp treatment and it tames frizzy hair. It is a cellulite treatment; it prevents stretch marks and is good to use during pregnancy; it’s an eczema and acne treatment. So at £4.99 you have no excuse to replace your facial wipes with coconut oil.

So remember, good skin reflects your lifestyle. Exercise, good diet and lastly sleep and rest to allow your skin to repair which is something I certainly need to work on.

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During exercise avoid wearing make-up. I’ll be honest, I wear mine from the day but I always have my primer and mineral power on, so my skin breathes anyway. I make sure I have a good cleanse and exfoliate when I get home, along with my Clarin Face treatment oil for oily combination skin, £30.

Aromatic 100% pure plant extract. This oil balances out hormonal skin, keeping it clear, yet balanced.

If you are exercising outdoors make sure your tinted moisturiser has sun protection. My new favourite find is YSL Top Secrets All in One BB Creme at £38. My mum bought it after reading the Sunday Times magazine. Worth every penny with its UV filters and SPF25. Unlike other BB creams it hydrates the skin with Japanese Lily of the Valley and vitamin C, to brighten. So if there is one make-up product to buy for your holidays this is it. It can be worn as a primer underneath make-up, for an evening look.

As much as I’m a firm believer in healthy diet, I also think that we need to supplement our diet because sometimes we don’t get enough from our diet. Many skincare ranges provide supplements.

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Feature | Jackie Cooper

Natu ra l Remedies fo r Ha y Fe ve r

By Medical Herbalist Jackie Cooper

H

ay Fever (or allergic rhinitis) is a form of allergy to the pollen of grasses, trees and other plants, causing inflammation of the membrane lining the nose and/or conjunctiva.

The body releases histamine as part of the allergic reaction, which can lead to sneezing, running or blocked nose, itching and/or watering eyes.

One effective natural remedy is a teaspoonful of local honey taken three times daily (ideally a month or so before the season starts).

Honey helps to maintain a normal flow of lymph as well as being cooling and preventing inflammation. More importantly, if the honey is local, it will contain traces of pollen, which can act to desensitise you before the hay fever season starts.

My advice would also be to avoid all dairy products (except low fat live organic yogurt which contains antihistamine), caffeine and alcohol.

As a preventative, eat plenty of garlic, or try garlic capsules at night for a month before. A compress of a chamomile tea bag or witch hazel can relieve irritated inflamed eyes, and lemon balm tea can be used as an inhalant.

As a medical herbalist, I use a wider range of herbs which seek to address not only the symptoms of the condition, but get to the root of the problem – i.e. the cause of an allergic response (which is significantly on the increase) and which may not always be solely an immune problem.

Depending on the individual’s constitution, the metabolism, circulation or nervous system may also need treatment.

There are many natural remedies for hay fever, some of which go back to the time of Hippocrates, and the less chemicals or pharmaceuticals that you introduce to your body the better, to allow your immune system to rectify itself. Â Medical Herbalist Jackie Cooper, can be contacted, at Fairways. Moss Edge, Hethersgill, Cumbria CA6 6HJ. Tel: 01228 675042. www.talkinherbs.co.uk

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Food & Drink | Alan Spedding

Asian

STREET FOOD A

sian street food is famous throughout the world and most tourists returning home from the Far East remember its part in their holiday more than anything else.

Street vendors set up their stalls in every available space, firing up little buckets full of charcoal and home-made contraptions to barbeque their unique foods over the volcanic hot coals.

The delicious smells dominate the hot tropical air everywhere and like the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the hungry tourists follow the scent. Anything that can be cooked on a barbeque goes on to them.

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Exotic delicacies like skewered baby snakes, frogs and young birds as well as the normal chicken, pork and beef skewers are rotated and basted over the coals then sold for only 10 baht (20p) per bamboo. Five skewers are enough for a meal so one or two pounds a day will see you contently full, cheaper than chips.

There are literally thousands of recipes for Satay from all around the world.

Family recipes and simple everyday ones are in most oriental cookbooks these days. The recipe below was one that I picked up in Hua Hin, a coastal resort in southern Thailand.

The recipe can be used for king prawns, lobster and fish as well as the usual meats. I`ve just used chicken here as it’s the easiest one to do. The secret to an amazing flavour is always the cooking medium. I would recommend that you always barbeque it, even if it means going out and buying one of those small disposable barbeques that you take to the beach.

The hot coals and flames are the key to flavour here. If you don’t have a barbeque then simply use a griddle pan, an overhead-grill or failing all those then just stick them in a hot oven.

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Chicken Satay Satay Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay

230g peanut butter

1tsp coriander seeds

60ml soy sauce

1tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp chilli paste

3 skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp dark brown sugar 2 limes, juiced 120ml hot water 4 tbsp chopped peanuts

2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp ground turmeric 8 tbsp coconut milk 3 tbsp Sugar

Satay Peanut Sauce Method Puree everything together in a blender and then simply add the hot water to thin everything out (while the blender is running)

Chicken Satay Method Grind the coriander and cumin to make a powder (or use ready ground) Cut the chicken into fine slices lengthways and then fire all the ingredients together into a bowl. Leave to marinate overnight.

Thread the chicken on to bamboo skewers and then grill until nicely charred and cooked through.

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Food & Drink | Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes, Smoked Salmon with Poached Egg

Serves 4 – for breakfast or as a starter.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

30g plain flour 0.5 bunch chives finely chopped 1 spring onion stem finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely grated Unsalted butter 350g grated raw potatoes 100g smoked salmon Good quality horseradish sauce to serve (optional) 4 soft poached eggs Squeezed fresh lemon juice

METHOD

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In a mixing bowl combine plain flour to half of the chopped chives, all the chopped spring onion and seasoning.

Add the grated potatoes and garlic.

Mix well, then separate into 4 equal sized balls and flatten into pancake shapes.

Heat a non-stick frying pan and melt a little unsalted butter, cook pancakes until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from the heat and place on a non-stick tray. Put in oven at 180°C until cooked through.

To serve place a rosette of salmon on each pancake, top with horseradish and a soft poached egg.

Drizzle with lemon juice and cracked black pepper.

Garnish with the remaining chopped chives.

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Feature | The Kildare Bistro & Restaurant

Master chef set to shine in Wigton

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HE Kildare Bistro Restaurant, at High Street, Wigton, is offering diners a chance to taste a seven course meal, created by a chef with wide ranging experience in Michelin starred restaurants.

The man behind the seven course menu will be Andy Stacey, chef for the Gourmet Night, on Saturday May 17.

He has a wealth of experience from working in some of the best restaurants in England and Europe. Andy worked in the three-starred Michelin restaurant, La Mere, Charles Lyon, under the world-renowned chef, Alan Chapel, before moving to Brussels to the Villa Lorraine, which is also Michelin starred.

Andy has also staged at the Dorchester and The Connaught, in London, and at The Waterside Inn, in Bray, for the Roux brothers.

He was later approached to become personal chef to England’s richest man, Charles Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, but instead moved to Farlam Hall, Brampton and he also lectures at Carlisle College.

Tracy Robertson owner of The Kildare Bistro and Restaurant said: “We are delighted that a chef of such calibre is directing our kitchen for the evening and look forward to an entertaining evening.”

Vegetable risotto with quails egg, celeriac remoulade & crispy pancetta Wild mushroom, goat’s cheese & butternut squash ravioli, Chorizo, truffle & sage cream Beetroot and apple soup, horseradish & crème fraiche mousse, balsamic & red wine reduction Seared fillet of seabass & sea scallops with haggis crumble, confit of leek, fennel puree, bouillabaisse sauce Breast of Gressingham duck, boulangere potatoes, braised pak choi, crisp artichoke, natural jus Wild strawberry marshmallow, iced vanilla parfait & spiced strawberry puree, apple crisps

“It’s something completely different – a chance for people who haven’t had that type of food before or who can’t afford to go to a Michelin starred restaurant to experience such a high standard of food.”

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Feature | The Kildare Bistro & Restaurant

The Kildare's

Ingredients

Beetroot & apple soup(Serves 4)

500g Beetroot (washed,peeled & cut into 1cm pieces) 100ml Vegetable oil 100g Smoked bacon (cut into 1cm pieces) 300g Red onions (peeled & cut into 1cm pieces) 1 Apple (Granny Smiths – peeled de-cored & grated) 4 g Thyme leaves (chopped) 25g Sugar 4g Sea salt 1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsps. Lemon juice 1 Litre Chicken stock .25 Litre Apple juice

Method

1) Collect all ingredients, equipment & utensils 2) Ensure that all equipment, utensils & work surfaces are clean & in a good, safe working order 3) Heat a large pan, add the oil & bacon & cook slowly for 3 – 4 minutes until the bacon is golden brown. Add the onion, thyme, grated apple sugar & continue cooking for a further 8-10 minutes stirring regularly.

4) Add the chopped beetroot & salt & continue to cook for another 10 minutes over a low heat stirring occasionally to prevent the contents sticking or burning.

5) Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar & apple juice, bring to the boil, cover the pan with a lid & gently simmer for approx. 20 minutes.

6) Cool the soup before liquidising (take care to ensure that the lid of the liquidiser is secured before blending) 7) Pass through a fine sieve into a clean pan, taste & adjust the seasoning. Carefully heat the soup gently to serving temperature 8) Ladle into soup bowls & garnish appropriately (eg horseradish & crème fraiche mousse, balsamic & port reduction)

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Tips

When preparing the beetroot, wear disposable gloves in order to prevent staining your hands When liquidising this soup, only half fill the liquidiser for safety & efficiency Do not boil the soup continually when bringing back to the boil as colour & flavour will be affected Cooked beetroot may be used for this recipe, however, the cooking time would need to be adjusted & the intensity of flavour would be affected

Bacon-wrapped chicken with leeks, peas and basil METHOD Serves 4

1. Season the chicken with black pepper, put one basil leaf on top of each piece, then wrap tightly with a rasher of bacon. Tuck the bacon into itself to stop it unraveling.

Ready in 45 minutes Costs ÂŁ1.12 per serving (approx)

2. Heat the oil in a large shallow casserole or frying pan.

Add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes on each side until the bacon is golden. Remove to a plate.

INGREDIENTS

3. Add the leeks to the pan and soften in the bacon juices for 5 minutes. Return the chicken pieces, basil-side up, pour in the stock, then cover the pan and simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

4 Chicken leg quarters, skinned and cut into thighs and drumsticks Handful of fresh basil 8 thin rashers smoked streaky bacon 1 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil 2 medium leeks, trimmed and sliced thickly at an angle 200ml/7fl oz chicken stock 200g/7oz frozen garden peas

4. Tear half of the basil into the sauce, stir in the peas, then simmer for a few more minutes until the peas are tender and bright. Check the seasoning then scatter the rest of the basil over the dish. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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Cumbria Pride| Feature

ity l a u q E g Promotinrsity and dive

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HE Cumbria Pride EVENT returns this June for its fifth year and the line-up is bigger, better and glitzier than ever befo re.

Cheri Treiffel, will host the event whic h for the first time takes place outdoors, largely in front of the Old Town Hall, in Carlisle city centre, on June 14, introducing X-Factor winner Matt Cardle and Puss ycat Dolls star, Kimberley Wyatt and the headline act, all flying in from Holland especially for the event, will be multi-national pop group sensation the Vengaboys.

Cumbria Pride which is a free even t takes place on June 14. Everyone is welcome and there are no age restrictions. There will also be stalls and lots more to enter tain the day.

So join us as we celebrate diver sity in

this great county.

MATT CARDLE

Other acts set to take the stage throu ghout the day are Swede Dreamz; Allan Jay; Liam Moorhouse; Stevie D, from Superfly and Bears Aloud with Ross Alexander, DJing.

Lunchtime concerts at Carlisle Cathedral May 20: Accordian Duo Julie Best & Jean Corrighan

June 17 Roz Sluman Jazz Trio

May 27: Classical guitarist Scott Bradley

June 24 John Metcalf and Cilla Grant (Noel Coward)

June 3: Organist John Cooper Green

July 1 Carlisle Youth Orchestra (Popular Classics)

June 10 Pianist Joseph Tonge

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Motoring | Demise of the Defender

Demise of the

Defender

By Chris Breen

Land Rover's Defender II Concept

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t’s sad to see another British icon bite the dust, so if you want a new one buy it soon, because the original British off-roader, THE Land-Rover, is to cease production in December 2015.

That’s 67 years after first emerging from the Rover factor y in Solihull, Birmingham and although admittedly it’s undergone a few Dr. Who-like regenerations, the basic shape and concept has largely remained throughout its lifetime.

There aren’t many vehicle models whose names ultimately became the name of the company (Jaguar is another) but the Land-Rover is one. The Land-Rover name was originally used by the Rover Company for one specific vehicle model launched by Rover in 1948. It only got the Defender moniker in 1990 by which time its name had been recycled as the brand name for the range.

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Demise of the Defender | Motoring

in 1947 by Maurice Wilks, chief designer at the Rover Company, on his farm in Anglesey. It was inspired by the American WW2 Jeeps, indeed the prototype was built on a Jeep chassis. It arguably became the ultimate 4x4 by far across the world from the 1950s onwards.

The death of the old Defender is a matter of emissions compliance; the company says it can’t be made to meet tough, clean-air standards in its various markets but there is to be a new Defender and there’s no mention of why the engine proposed for it couldn’t simply be fitted into the old body… but then that wouldn’t present a “new” sales opportunity of course and everything has to be renewed every five minutes these days.

The replacement vehicle will join the Land Rover range, but the Defender in its current format is coming to an end," a Jaguar Land Rover spokesman said That leaves us wondering what to expect on this new model, which we're tentatively calling the Defender II. May/June 2014 | 57

Motoring | Croft Racing Circuit

uit c ir c g in c ra r fo r a e y xciting anniversar y

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NE of the nearest motor racing circuits to West Cumbria, Croft, near Darlington, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a bumper calendar of high-octane outings climaxing in the prestigious mid-summer Nostalgia Weekend and fans will be kept entertained all season-long from lights-out to the chequered flag.

The circuit blasted back into action recently following the traditional winter lull, as wall-to-wall sunshine greeted a wide variety of racing saloons and single-seaters taking to the track.

Croft hosted its first motor racing event on August 3, 1964, a Daily Mirror Trophy Meeting for touring cars, GTs, sports cars, single-seaters and bikes. Exactly half-a-century later, on August 2/3, this year the sights, sounds and smells of yesteryear will be recreated when the Nostalgia Weekend 58 | The Carlisle Guide

roars. Stars and cars from past eras will be there both on and off the track.

Now entering its fifth consecutive year, the winning blend of historic Hillman Imps and legendary Lotus Cortinas, live music, fashion displays, World War Two encampments and air shows makes the Nostalgia Weekend fun for all the family.

A prevalent theme during 2014 is expected to be touring cars through the ages, in the year that the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) looks set to produce one of the most competitive and compelling campaigns in its long and illustrious history the BTCC will also visit Croft on June 28/29, when no fewer than seven tin-top champions will take to the track to race. The full season’s exciting calendar can be seen on the Croft website.

Website: www.croftcircuit.co.uk

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Don’t cry on the hard shoulder

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O one wants to break down but it’s always best to be prepared, particularly if you have children or someone elderly with you.

So it’s best to plan ahead. You should keep a reflective jacket, warm, waterproof clothes and a torch in your car. Put the number of your breakdown company and your membership number in your phone. Some breakdown services offer free mobile phone apps, often even if you are not a member.

It’s also helpful if you make sure you know how to use the phone’s GPS system to tell them your precise location.

Once stationary get out of the vehicle by the left-hand door and make sure all your passengers do the same. If you have a high-viz jacket, put it on and make sure everyone is standing well away from moving traffic. If there is a safety barrier, wait behind it.

Where possible, coast to an emergency telephone. If you use your mobile phone, you may be asked to give the number on the nearest marker post, located every 100 meters or on a square blue sign every 500 metres.

Don’t attempt a repair on the hard shoulder of a motorway, call your breakdown company.

If you feel at all threatened get in the passenger seat, lock the door and dial 999. Be safe and be patient while you wait for help to arrive.

IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger, said: “Breaking down is stressful, but be prepared by knowing what to do and when.

Thinking about these things in advance will place you in a better position in case it happens and relieve some of the strain.”

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Sport | CUFC

UNITED FACE A SUMMER OF SURVIVAL

BY ROSS BREWSTER

W

HEN Carlisle United shipped 13 goals in the first three league games of the season only a supreme optimist would have failed to spot the portents.

It all began back in August, 2013 with a 1-5 hammering at home to Leyton Orient, a side that usually goes to town on its Brunton Park forays these days.

Quite quickly it became apparent that Carlisle's defence had about as many holes in it as Mary Berry's flour sieve. And by the time Greg Abbott's managerial tenure was brought to an ignominious conclusion there was the word “relegation” written large across darkening Cumbrian skies.

Graham Kavanagh took over and, for a while, things got better. Indeed a mid table finish to the campaign looked perfectly achievable.

But no: A constantly changing line-up, with a revolving door of loan players, and an inability to beat sides below United in the table left the side facing a grim struggle to maintain a League One place. Even when the defence kept a few clean sheets a new problem arose at the other end of the pitch – goal famine.

And there was always a car crash display – Preston away for example – lurking just around the corner.

I was asked a few weeks before the season's end to vote for Carlisle's player-of-the-year and frankly I could not come up with a single justifiable candidate.

Up to Christmas David Amoo would have been a shoo-in. But his scoring touch deserted him and the decline in his overall performance levels showed just how much United had relied on him earlier in the season.

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started with Abbott's "marquee" signings failing to come up to scratch for whatever reasons, be it injury or plainly not being up to the job.

Some bad lack and some poor judgement are to blame. No consistency of team selection combined with injuries at bad times and clearly, no matter how the season ends, a major clear-out is on the cards.

Where United go from here will depend a lot on summer recruitment. But the club is suffering from declining attendances and a perceived lack of vision.

At Carlisle's economic level, it is a survival fight and a vicious circle--no money to attract better players so gates drop and, because revenue from attendances is falling, no money, and no vision other than keeping heads above water week to week.

There is a strong feeling at Carlisle that the club must produce local players from its youth set-up. But has

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the club time and a pool of latent talent to pull it off, while maintaining some sort of league position and support base in the interim?

Well, I suppose it could be worse. According to a league table of football's longest suffering fans, Carlisle comes 24th out of all the current Football League clubs.

The longest suffering? That's Rochdale, who narrowly pip Hartlepool, Exeter and Newport County to the doubtful honour. Rochdale was where the legendary Bill Shankly was supposed to have taken his wife on their anniversary. Shanks himself denied it – it was actually Rochdale Reserves and anyway it was her birthday, not her anniversary.

The table takes into account the time right from the beginnings of the Football League in 1888 and averages things like win percentages, home gates, promotions and relegations and cup results. After this season Carlisle United may be about to move up a place or two.

But I guess that's the destiny of supporters at clubs like Carlisle the top clubs have pulled remorselessly away from the rest. Money is everything and television is killing support at lower league and grass roots levels.

For demoted Carlisle this summer it will be more vital than ever if they are to halt the slide which the long-suffering loyalists have had to endure in the 2013-14 season.

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Fun & Games | Magical Mel

Win tickets to The Wings Of Wonder Awards Ceremony!

Draw Magical Mel’s wings and see if you can guess what colour wings she’s wearing...

Then post your drawing to: The Fairy Shed, Hazeldean Therapy Centre, Orton Grange, Carlisle, CA56LA. Winning entries will be added to the pixie post box where one will be pulled out to win a ticket to The WOW Award Ceremony 2014.

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Your child’s’ wow factor can earn them Wonder Wings

Children’s Puzzles | Fun & Games

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very parent’s most valuable treasure is their child and every child has his or her own unique qualities,” it’s this uniqueness that the first Wings of Wonder Awards are celebrating.

Magical Mel, who has worked with children for over 20 years, iis behind the Wings of Wonder awards, and she told us: “It’s a way to acknowledge the special qualities of your child outside academic education.”

Mel, alias Melanie Rickerby, from Carlisle, said: “That’s why every child will be given a certificate, just for being nominated. It’s as simple as saying ‘My child has the WOW factor’.”

Kids’ Sudoku

The awards were inspired by the Wings of Wonder book written by Mel and illustrated by Malc Spour, who created the fairies.

Your child/children or a child must have shown inner strength, confidence, kindness and friendliness to others.

They may have had to of been strong in a situation or remained calm when they didn’t really want to.

There are eight categories: Strong, Fantastic, Super, Lovely, Kind, Special, Calm and Perfect.

“It’s something that parents can utilise for positivity at home, by nominating their child for a different award each week.”

Any child up to 18 years-of age, living in Cumbria can be nominated for the awards.

You can nominate your little wonders at www.wowawardscumbria.co.uk Nominations are open from April 2 – July 31 2014

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Puzzles | Take a break

Catch-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

Please see the Tide Tables for puzzle solutions

ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to F

in each empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to F.

ACROSS 1. Question and ___ (6) 2. ___ pink (7) 3. The ___ and only (3) 4.You can't beat the ___ (6) 5. Chicken and ___ (3) 6. ___ the nettle (5) 7. Fortune ___ (6) 11. A drop in the ___ (5) 13. Secret ___ (5) 16. Helter ___ (7) 17. Health, ___ and happiness (6) 18. ___ late than never (6) 19. Jack of all ___ (6) 21. ___ by the bell (5) 24. Let sleeping dogs ___ (3) 26. ___ his match (3) DOWN 1. ___ speak louder than words (7) 5. Pieces of ___ (5) 8. Trade ___ (7) 9. The Holy ___ (5) 10. __ the lion (3) 12. Lead by ___ (7) 14. A little rough around the ___ (5) 15. Last but not ___ (5) 20. Time is of the ___ (7) 22. Tic-Tac- ___ (3) 23. A ___ playing field (5) 25. Sorely ___ (7) 27. __ your bets (5) 28. Many happy ___ (7)

SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each

empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 to 9.

Please see the Tide Tables for puzzle solutions

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Esk Reefs | Pets

SEA YOU SOON E

sk Reefs is an all-new business specialising in salt water fish, coral, tanks, builds and customisation.

Whether it’s a £4 fish or a £4,000 fish, a 1ft x1ft tank or a 4Mx4M tank, Esk Reefs will be able to get it for you.

“Fish have been my hobby for 15-16 years, they’re relaxing to watch,” said owner Mark Wilkinson.

Previously a landscaper Mark laughed: “I was sick of getting wet outdoors so I thought I’d get wet indoors. Really, I was after a change of career and the opportunity to open the business came up.”

Esk Reefs are TMC (Tropical Marine Centre) approved, fully licensed and a stockist of high market brands of dry and frozen fish foods, such as Ocean Nutrician and NT Lab marine flakes.

And if being around all that water has made you thirsty then you can stop for coffee and a slice of home-made cake at the shop’s café.

Esk Reefs are at 15, High St, Longtown, Cumbria CA6 5UA. Tel 07763 687662 Website: www.eskreefs.co.uk

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Feature | At The Stadium

m u i d a t S e h T At MAY h t 5 2 d r 3 ven weekend 2

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t the Stadium is Whitehaven’s hot new festival by Mighty Boof.

At the Stadium, May 23 -25, will replace the Boof ’s annual festival At the Playground.

The Boof have secured an epic lineup with Reverend and the Makers, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, and Space headlining.

The star-studded list of acts will be supported by the best local acts.

“It’s more of what we’ve always done but we’ve got bigger bands then we’ve ever had. The festival still has its main stage, bar stage and acoustic tent but will also feature a brand new dance tent. And this year sees Chris Lockie taking over the dance scene and catering for everybody’s dance needs.”

Said the Boof ’s David Eldon.

“We love music. That’s why we do it. You have to be a bit mental to do festivals because of everything that goes into them but we just love it and we love music,” said Danny “we want to keep music alive which is a bit difficult with no venues.”

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Tickets are £20 for the Friday, £27 for the Saturday, or £35 for the three days and are available from Threads, Whitehaven (01946 690008), Alauna Salon, Maryport (01900 812327) or Four Play Cycles, Cockermouth (01900 823377) or online at www.mightyboofatthestadium.com

Eddi Reader| Feature

Going to be perfect

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ith flaming red hair, a talent for folk music Eddi Reader may sound like a stereotypical Scottish woman but her musical journey is anything but conventional.

Before her performance at Irby festival I had the chance to find out about travelling Europe with a Circus, singing in a punk band and singing with Annie Lennox before the hit single “Perfect” got her recognition.

“It wasn’t always the dream to be in the music industry. The only over-riding drive was a desire to be in a good musical situation.”

“I had a record deal in France before three other record deals in London, the last one being for the Fairground Attraction band which I was offered because some A&R heads noticed me with The Eurythmics.”

I was busking my way down south east of France with three Scottish pals. When we landed for the summer in Nimes we had amassed a group of like-minded travellers, they had big vans that they lived in. We played in all the market places of the south east, there were fire eaters, jugglers, mime artists and acrobats I sung in between acts and we all shared the food and wine at the end of each night.

When I finally got to my mums in Ayrshire I answered an advert for a backing singer. I went to the audition on Thursday and was in The Gang of Four on the Tuesday. I packed in the job in the knitwear factory I got since I came home, and started this new adventure in the 'proper' music industry.

I don’t know if people are surprised about my punk band history or not. Some people make a lot of limited assumptions about everyone, based on the 1st thing they see. It's not a disease I am afflicted with I hope.

Currently touring England and Scotland Eddi is stopping off at Ireby Festival before touring Japan, Australia and Ireland.

She said: “I remember a lovely warm homely atmosphere at Ireby, which is the BEST kind of atmosphere for me to weave my songs into.”

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR & Marc Morriss (The Bluetones) + Moving Magnets Acoustic Club Rock, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Fri May 16 Keswick Mountain Festival: Adrian Edmonson and The Bad Shepherds Crow Park, Keswick

Thu May 22 10cc's Graham Gouldman The Brickyard Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Saint [the] Sinner + Avenge the Heartache Club Rock, Carlisle

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Bang Your Drum presents Sam Lee and Friends Gilcrux Village Hall

Fri May 23 Natives The Brickyard Carlisle Fri 23rd May to Sat 31st May Carlisle Music City Week -----------------------------------------------Fri May 23-24 Ireby Festival Ireby

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Mon May 12 Breabach Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Fri May 9 Feed The Rhino, The Howling, Zoax The Brickyard Carlisle

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Thu May 29 Gypsy Violinist Tim Kliphuis

Sat May 17 One night of Elvis

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------------------------------------------------Sat May 10 Absolva / Babylon Fire / Die No More The Brickyard, Carlisle

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Brampton Community Centre

Sands Centre Carlisle

Red Spider Club Rock, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat May 10 - 11 Daniel O’Donnell The Sands Centre, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sun May 11 Urban Folk Quartet The Kirkgate, Cockermouth -------------------------------------------------

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THE FEELING KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

Bad Shepherds | Feature

Cumbria’s Bad Shepherd set for Keswick ‘return’

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“I come from a musical background, my mum and dad were in a band; playing semi-professional around Cumbria.”

THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / “My Dad’s record selection was sacred. I always really liked the sound of the pipes and as I got more and more into them I discovered different branches of the folk tree.”

The Bad Shepherds came to be when Ade Edmondson drunkenly stumbled into a musical instrument shop bought a mandolin. Surprised to see it sitting there in his kitchen the following morning he nevertheless picked it up, worked out a few chords, and started playing the same songs with a mandolin accompaniment. It was then that he picked up the phone to Troy.

“I knew who he was,” said Troy, “We’d met briefly at the Folk Awards in London but it was two years later when he called out of the blue after seeing me perform to ask if it was something I’d be interested in, I was intrigued to say the least.”

MUSIC

We’re both busy with other projects but when we’re free we get together and dust off the bad shepherds ‘cause it’s brilliant fun.

Before they play at Keswick The Bad Shepherds are undertaking a month long tour of Australia.

“We’re both busy with other projects but when we’re free ORKINGTON-born Troy Donockley is getting ready to play Keswick Mountain we get together and dust off the bad shepherds ‘cause it’s brilliant fun.”

Festival, on May 16-17 with Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds.

The Bad Shepherds will be playing their own unique brand The Bad Shepherds have had many changes to their line-up of punk songs re-interpreted with a Celtic feel. but have made the recent move from a trio to a four piece band; now comprising of Troy, Ade Edmondson, Tim Harries “It’s clear from the first few bars if something is going to work or not. It’s a fantastic, never ending source of fun and Terl Bryant. seeing how these songs deconstruct.”

Troy said: “I love playing in Cumbria. I try to come up as “The Dammed, Bauhaus more gothic things don’t really much as I possibly can. But the last time I performed in work. We approach them as folk songs but we want these Keswick was with Maddy Prior, at the Theatre by the Lake, songs to mean something. A lot of these punk songs have about 10 years ago and I played with the Bad Shepherds socially aware lyrics and they’ve got to have the same effect.” in Workington about five years ago, so I’m really looking Troy said: “I’m lucky to have so many aspects of my musical forward to playing up there again.” life that I’ve never had to compromise. I’ve never had to be “The whole of the north really appreciate music. That whole involved in music that I don’t love: I love to compose for North South divide, it’s real. The North is definitely friendlier. orchestras to choral music. I love playing with Nightwish, my The general public is more enthusiastic and friendlier. It’s just other band where I can just fire away and I like doing the splendid to play for a northern crowd they’re more, you say wild and rickety affair like the Bad Shepherds so I’m very privileged that I can do all of that.” enthusiastic, I’d say lary.”

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR -----------------------------------------------Sat Jun 14 [Western Theme night] with Rodeo bull and C/R house band Club Rock, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Carlisle Community Choir Summer Concert

MOTOWN NIGHT THE BRICKYARD, CARLISLE Fri May 30 Performance by Carlisle Community Choir Old Fire Station, Carlisle Doors Alive The Brickyard Carlisle

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Fri May 9 The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven

Lanercost Priory, Brampton -----------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Joe Longthorne The Carnegie Workington ------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------REGULAR MUSIC EVENTS Carlisle Jazz Club Every Thursday, 8.30-11pm Different bands every week Everyone welcome Tel 01228 596767 Carlisle RU Club, Carlisle

Sat June 7 The Dissarrayed + The Cozmo's Club Rock, Carlisle --------------------------------------------- - Fri & Sat Jun 13,14 Stepping Stones Festival Kirklinton Hall

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May 15-17 Threepenny Opera, Stanix Theatre Carlisle Baal, Stanix Theatre Carlisle

Castle Currock, nr Brampton

Sat Jun 04 The Kings Division WW1 --------------------------------------------- - -

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Thurs July 17-21 Music on the Marr

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The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Thurs May 8 Inspector Norse Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven

Holy Trinity Church, Carlisle Tues Jun 24-29 Lanercost Festival 31/05/2014

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New Orleans Hot Jazz at Brampton (music of the 1920s-30s) Second Wednesday each month Howard Arms, Brampton

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TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE ROSEHILL THEATRE WHITEHAVEN

Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy & More | What's On

RE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC -----------------------------------------------Tues 20 May - Sat 24 May

May 29-30 Blood Wedding Stanix Theatre Carlisle

Up Pompeii Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven

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Educating Rita

Sat May 31 Don Giovanni Kirklinton Hall

West Walls Theatre Carlisle

Jun 30- Jul 5

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Dracula Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Wadjda' a Saudi Arabian Drama Brampton Community Centre

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Fri Jun 13 Derek Acora The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Fri Jun 6

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Brampton Film Club Brampton Community Centre ------------------------------------------------26 May The Broken Circle Breakdown (15) Tullie House, Carlisle

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LED INTO ZEPPELIN THE BRICKYARD CARLISLE ------------------------------------------------29 May Special Film Screening The UK Gold Tullie House, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------2 June The Rocket (12a) Tullie House, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------9 June Frances Ha (15) Tullie House, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR

Sat Sun May 10-11 Western Lakes Kite Festival Millom RUFC Ground, Wilson Park, Haverigg, LA18 4ES

------------------------------------------------Sun May 15 Silloth Green Day

The Green, Silloth ------------------------------------------------Fri May 16 Special Museums Night event Tullie House Museum,

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DANIEL O'DONNEL SANDS CENTRE, CARLISLE

//COMEDY Fri 2nd May Comedy Club The Venue, Carlisle

------------------------------------------------Sat 28 Jun Comedy Event The Venue, Carlisle

Castle St, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat May 17 Machine Embroidered Cushions

Community Centre, Brampton -------------------------------------------------

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---------------------------------------------6 May Mark Thomas Rheged Centre, Penrith ------------------------------------------------May 23 John Richardson Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Mon May 12 Omid Djalili Live The Brewery, Kendal ------------------------------------------------Wed 14 May Lucy Porter The Brewery, Kendal ------------------------------------------------Sat 31 May Comedy Night Old Fire Station Carlisle

//OTHER Sat & Sun May 3-4 Pirelli Rally and Family Day

In & around Brunton Park, Warwick Rd, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sun May 4 Hethersgill Vintage Club Rally Carlisle Airport, CA6 4NW

------------------------------------------------Sat May 10 Learn About Cartooning

Community Centre, Brampton -------------------------------------------------

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PEATBOG FARIES THE KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy & More | What's On

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Sun May 18

Sat May 31

Wigton Motor Club Drive-In Day

Evening of Russian Food & History of Border Regt.

Dalemain Mansion, Penrith -------------------------------------------------

Thursby Parish Hall

Sun-Thurs May 25-29

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Muncaster Festival Muncaster Castle CA18 1RQ

Fri June 6-7

Thurs May 29 WW1 discussion afternoon Tullie House Carlisle

------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 21 Flower Power Show

Kirklinton Hall, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Fri-Sun May 30-Jun 1

Keswick Beer Festival

Keswick -----------------------------------------------Tues June 3 Talk - recent Roman finds at Maryport

Tullie House, Carlisle. CA3 8TP ------------------------------------------------Thurs - Sun June 5-8 Boot Beer Fesival

Holker Garden Festival Holker Hall. Grange, LA11 7PL

Pubs around Boot, Eskdale

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JOHN RICHARDSON SANDS CENTRE, CARLISLE

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Racecourse, Durdar, Carlisle

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR Hayescastle Farm, nr Workington CA14 5YB

Sat Jun 14

Sat Jun 28

Gala Opera Evening

Armed Forces Day

Houghton Village Hall

Carlisle City Centre

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Sat Jun 14

Fri Jun 27

Fabulous Felt

Calling All Adults. An afternoon of Traditional Games

Community Centre, Brampton ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 21 Silloth Vintage Rally

The Green, Silloth ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 21

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Helena Thompson Museum, Workington -------------------------------------------------

Solway Historic Society Tour

Kirklinton Hall, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat Jul 19 Hands Across the Border

All along Hadrian's Wall

Sat Jun 28

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Dearham Carnival

Tue Apr 29 - May 5 Settle - Carlisle Walking Festival City Centre, Carlisle

Dearham, Maryport

Wild Food

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Community Centre, Brampton

Sat-Sun June 28-29

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Art in the Pen

Jun 24-29

Borderway Exhibition Centre CA1 2RS

Lanercost Festival

Thurs Jul 3

centered on Lanercost Priory, Brampton

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West Cumbria Vintage Club Rally

Sun July 6

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Castanettes | Feature

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Castanettes set to click At The Stadium

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lick Five piece Carlisle band The Castanettes who love performing in West Cumbria have captured the sound of summer with their latest recorded track “Live for you”.

The band is made up of Jamie McGraw - Vocals/Harmonica, Rich Stuart - Lead Guitar, Luke Stewart - Rhythm Guitar/ Keys, Ste Dixon - Bass Guitar, Ben Rodgerson - Drums/ Percussion and they’re “A Cumbrian crowd is special, more so coming from a small city like Carlisle,” said Jamie, “we enjoy playing at Whitehaven too, and they’re always up for a good time in any of the festivals where we have previously performed. We’re really looking forward to performing there at this year’s Mighty Boof At the Stadium event” Jamie said: “We are a band that covers a broad spectrum of music infusing different sounds from a collection of genres to give us a unique diverse sound.”

“What makes this band great to be in is the fact that we all get inspiration from various bands and artists from a host of different genres from rock n roll blues to psychedelic music.”

“We get a lot of our inspiration from the days of when music had soul and a band’s music style meant something to people. We aim to try to get that feeling back in what we do.”

As well as playing the local festivals; At The Stadium and Carlisle Music City, The Castanettes are recording more demos to upload online.

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Wildlife of the Solway Firth | The Common Blenny

WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH THE COMMON BLENNY

LIPOPHYS PHOLIS By Mark Vollers

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he blenny or shanny is one of the best known and widespread fish to be found on British coasts. You are almost guaranteed to see one if you go rock pooling but they are extremely quick to retreat into a crevice if they feel threatened.

Blenny can grow to as long as 15cm and have a very distinctive body shape, with a large frog-like head and strong pectoral fins which help it manoeuvre around the rocks of it’s home and even clamber out of water across damp sand or seaweed if it is disturbed when the tide has gone out, much like the mudskippers found in far off mangrove swamps.

Their choice of rock pool habitat means they have to be extremely hardy……wild storms, hot sunny days, freezing nights in Winter, all must be tolerated.

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’s Purses

In the aquarium at Maryport we keep several of them, some in the touch pool where they are more than able to look after themselves, repelling over inquisitive fingers with a harmless nip! They have no teeth but bony jaws for eating barnacles and other small crustaceans.

They reproduce by laying a thin covering of eggs on the underside of a rock, guarding them vigorously until they hatch into minute larvae which are then dispersed by the tide. Large examples may be sixteen years old or more. www.coastaquarium.co.uk

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Train Times | Transport

Sunday 18 May to Saturday 13 December 2014 Train Times - May 2014 - December 2014 Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Carlisle Saturdays Barrow-in-Furness Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Carlisle

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0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1052 1135

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1131 1158 1215 1222 1228 1238 1251 1309 1317 1401

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1533 1601 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1806

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Additional trains operate between Barrow-in-Furness and Millom - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

No Sunday service between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven.

Carlisle - Whitehaven - Barrow-in-Furness Mondays to Fridays Carlisle Maryport Workington Whitehaven St Bees Sellafield Seascale Ravenglass Millom Barrow-in-Furness Saturdays Carlisle Maryport Workington Whitehaven St Bees Sellafield Seascale Ravenglass Millom Barrow-in-Furness

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Maps | Carlisle

The

Carlisle Handy Map

Attractions

1 Carlisle Castle and Border Regiment Museum 2 Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Guild Hall Museum The Pools LaserQuest VUE Cinema

3 4 5 6

Points of Interest

1 Central Library 2 Market Hall 3 Skate Park

Local Ameneties

Tourist Information Public Toilets Police Station Citadel Station Parking 24hr Petrol Station The Lanes Shopping Centre

Places Of Worship

1 Our Lady and St Joseph’s Catholic Church 2 St Cuthbert’s Church 3 Carlisle Cathedral

Colleges/University

1 Carlisle College

Parks

1 Bitts Park

Sports Grounds

1 Swifts Golf Course and Driving Range

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HANDY NUMBERS COUNCIL & OTHER SERVICES Carlisle City Council Cumbria County Council (out-of-hours service) Cumbria County Council Carlisle Tourism Carlisle Post Office (Scotch Street) Carlisle Library (Globe Lane)

01228 817000 01228 526690 0800 1218 800 01228 817166 01228 525017 01228 227310

MEDICAL / SUPPORT SERVICES Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance Police (non-emergency) Fire & Rescue General Enquiries Cumberland Infirmary Accident and Emergency NHS Direct West Cumberland Hospital National Blood Service Dental Emergency Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Domestic Violence Support Samaritans OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline

999 101 01228 593350 01228 523444 01228 814411 0845 46 47 01946 693 181 0845 7711711 01228 603900 03000 247 247 07712 117 986 08457 90 90 90 0800 345 7440

MUSEUMS, ATTRACTIONS & MUSIC VENUES Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Walby Farm Park The Source The Brickyard Guildhall Museum Carlisle Indoor Market Hall Carlisle Cathedral AMF Bowling Brunton Park Carlisle Castle Cumbria’s Military Museum The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Carlisle Racecourse

01228 618718 01228 573056 01228 595535 01228 512220 01228 618718 01228 513991 01228 548151 0844 826 3013 01228 526237 01228 591922 01228 532774 01228 529356 01461 339028 01228 554700

Tullie House Museum 01228 618718

Carlisle Racecourse 01228 554700

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SPORTS INDOOR & OUTDOOR Carlisle Driving Range The Pools Swimming & Health Centre Sheepmount Athletics Stadium Stoneyholme Golf Club

01228 545665 01228 625777 01228 625599 01228 625511

THEATRES & CINEMA The Sands Centre The Green Room Vue Entertainment

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TOURIST INFORMATION Carlisle VisitScotland Gretna Brampton

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TRAVEL & WEATHER Bus Timetables Stagecoach North West Train Timetables Lake District Weather Service VETS Eden Veterinary Centre Ashlea Veterinary Centre RSPCA

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Variety at The Venue

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ITH three floors, a variety of entertainment on offer and availability for private functions The Venue on English Gate Plaza, is one of Carlisle’s ultimate events venues.

The Venue, which opened last year, puts on an array of events from club nights to hypnotists to monthly comedy nights and has recently signed a two-year contract to host Target Wrestling.

Paul Kasiera, manager of The Venue said: “We’re trying to offer an assortment of events that will bring people into the city. We want to work alongside other venues but adding to the footfall.”

The Venue can hold 1,850 people and is working with known bands to bring bigger music performances to the city as well as working with local musicians.

Besides events planned by The Venue themselves and use by promoters it is also available for private events from birthdays and presentation evenings to charity events with a highly skilled management team on hand to help you plan your project.

To receive information on upcoming events visit The Venues website: www.thevenuecarlisle.co.uk

WHAT'S ON MAY

Friday 2nd Comedy Charity Walker Saturday 3rd Uber presents Annie Mac. Friday 9th May Student Ball Sat 10th Carlisle Aquatics Masters Presentation night.

Sat 17th Killahutrz D'n'B Night Friday 30th May Hypnotist Grant Saunders.

JUNE

Friday 27th Charity Night Macmillan Cancer.

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MAY 26-30 THE LANES, CARLISLE Lots of fun in the Lanes in our build up to One Great Day, we hope you can join us.

Lots of tasty things to try, competitions to enter and surprise events you won’t want to miss.

Our friends, Sammy and Ratty will be here from Ullswater Steamers and Ravenglass Railway and we have a guest appearance from Hospuss – all available for photographs.

JUNE 6-7 THE LANES, CARLISLE Make a great big difference at our One Great Day event.

Join in the fun and don’t miss our challenge to cycle 308 miles in the Lanes (the distance to Great Ormond Street hospital) Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered Charity No. 235825. Jigsaw Cumbria’s Childresn’s Hospice Registered Charity No. 1008796

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