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PAUL HOLLYWOOD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Contents

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6 Paul Hollywood Exclusive Interview

8 Red for remembrance The potency of the poppy

10-13 Warwick Road Winter Walk

18-19 Natty Knitters Knitting Feature

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

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28 Bridget Foster

Seasonal Changes

32 Nelson Brown

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Easy when you know how...

Mens Winter Fashion Showcasing the Best in Hair 36 Guys Guide to Girls Gifts

FOOD

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Sarah Briggs' New Look

46 Alan Spedding Recipe Rocky Road

MOTORING & SPORT

56 Winter Tyre Advice

WHAT’S On

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70-75 What's On Listings Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

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ndy Williams famously sang: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” and I have to say I agree.

Yes, Christmas is fast approaching and things will really start to feel festive as Christmas lights in and around Carlisle get turned on in coming weeks.

Christmas shopping doesn’t feel like Christmas shopping without a whole host of twinkling lights illuminating the streets – (girlish squeals of delight) However I am not so delirious with Christmas Joy to know that many people find Christmas a stressful time of year but don’t panic… you’ve picked up a copy of the Carlisle Guide and we’re here to help.

This edition is full of helpful tips on how to make a deliciously succulent turkey, tips for finding the perfect gifts for the women in your life (make sure the boyfriend/husband/son read it), how to keep the cost of Christmas food shopping down and a list of Christmas markets, food fairs and light switch-ons to organise your Christmas shopping around.

And while Christmas is one reason to celebrate, we’re also celebrating our third birthday so we’d like to thank YOU; our lovely readers, advertisers and supporters for making us what we are… and speaking of our advertisers remember to shop local this season for better service, better care and best of all, no waiting nervously by the letterbox for Amazon boxes to be delivered.

All of us here at the Carlisle Guide wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year xxxxxx

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Feature| Paul Hollywood

Although he’s no stranger to working under pressure touring was something completely different for the silver fox of the kitchen: “I was very nervous but my first show was in Newcastle and they were a bit of a cheeky audience and were throwing cheeky questions at me they really made me relax and got into the swing of it quite quickly. "

"I’m not really the hard man from Bake Off who’s just there to judge. I just like to have a laugh and a bit of fun.”

And it seems that Mr Hollywood has well and truly shattered that hard man image as he explained: “I’ve been doing baking demos, which were half an hour for the food network, for 10 years but to take it on tour makes it sound a bit more Rock and Roll. To turn it into a show to entertain was a bit daunting.”

British Baking Live will see Paul talk about some of his favourite regional baking as well as revealing some of the secrets of being a TV chef and will take the audience on a culinary tour of the UK, showcasing some of the country’s best-loved regional specialities. The show will culminate with four lucky, randomly-chosen audience members coming on stage to bake with Paul.

Hollywood comes to Carlisle ALI HIPKIN speaks with the nation’s best known baker

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traight-talking, silver-haired, blue-eyed baker Paul Hollywood is gearing up for round two of his British Baking Live Tour which includes a night in Carlisle.

Having played to over 30,000 fans across the country during his first tour Paul is back, and touring was a bit of a shock to the system for the 43-year-old baker, who said: “It was pretty full on so by the end I was just exhausted” “I was amazed at how much fun and how knowledgeable our audiences were on my first tour. I had such a great time that we decided to do it all again. I can’t wait to meet people in places we didn’t manage to get to last time around, especially our dates in Ireland and my home town of Liverpool.”

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The enthusiasm of fans is something that struck a chord with Paul on his first tour. He said: “The passion of people really came through when I was meeting them face-to-face and it was a real privilege to be able to meet them” “I called Mary a few times and was like ‘The show’s huge’ When we’re doing the filming we know people like it and we know that people respond to it but to go out and meet the fans was like having a massive hug from everyone and I’m honoured and privileged that I got to do that.”

With the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off a distant memory it seems that Paul, Mary and the contestants have once again encapsulated the nation’s love of baking but there’s one incident from this year that will stand out in people’s memories; Bingate. Contestant Diana Beard caused outrage when she took Ian Watters' baked Alaska out of the freezer for a mere 40 seconds.

Paul said: “People are very passionate about the programme but at the end of the day you can’t just throw something in the bin. We can’t encourage people to throw things away; children watch the show and we don’t want to teach them it’s ok to give up because you’ll still scrape by. That’s not the message we want to give out.”

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As for his twinkly-eyed on-screen partner, Mary Berry, Paul said: “I knew of Mary before Bake Off, I met her eight years before the show started but it was great to meet her on set and we do just get on really well.”

“Mary’s a cook, I’m a baker; they’re completely different things. I bake things with using 50 kilos and Mary makes things with 50 grams. I’ve had to scale a lot of my recipes down so they make just one loaf and adjust the oven temperatures so those are things that I’ve learnt from Mary.."

This is not Paul’s first time in Cumbria; he visited Whitehaven last year in search of the history of Cumberland Rum Nicky Pie and will again be on the lookout for Cumbrian delicacies while he’s in Carlisle. He said: “What I found in Whitehaven was really interesting actually. I’m always on the hunt for something new.”

So who knows what he might find this time Rum Butter?

Grasmere Gingerbread? Kendal Mint Cake? Plum Bread? The possibilities are endless.

Paul is at The Sands Centre, Carlisle, on Saturday November 22.

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Feature| RED for remembrance

RED for remembrance – the potency of the Poppy T

HE poppy has a long link with remembrance occasions, but just how did this distinctive red flower become such a powerful symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars?

The scarlet corn poppy (popaver rhoeas) grows quickly and naturally in conditions of disturbed earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction wrought by the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century transformed bare land into fields of blood red poppies, growing around the bodies of the fallen soldiers.

In late 1914, the fields of Northern France and Flanders were once again ripped open as World War One raged through Europe's heart. Once the conflict was over the poppy was the most distinctive plant to grow readily on the otherwise barren battlefields.

Iits significance as a lasting memorial and symbol to the fallen was first put to paper by a Canadian surgeon, John McCrae, in his poem, In Flanders Fields.

During the early days of the Second Battle of Ypres a young

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Canadian artillery officer, Lt Alexis Helmer, was killed on May 2, 1915, in a gun positions near Ypres when a shell landed near him. He was serving in the same artillery unit as a friend of his military doctor and artillery commander, Major John McCrae.

It was adopted by The Royal British Legion as the symbol for their Poppy Appeal, in aid of those serving in the British Armed Forces, after its formation in 1921, although it had first been used by the American Legion to commemorate their WWI dead.

But the poppy is not just about Remembrance and not just about the two world wars; it's about remembering real people then and now; about remembering comrades living and dead and about providing hope and showing support for the Armed Forces community of all ages… throughout the year.

Cumbria’s annual contribution to Royal British Legion's 2013-14 Poppy Appeal was impressive at £422,000 and £12,000 more than the previous best year but, by comparison, welfare support of the military family in

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In Flanders Fields Cumbria costs around ÂŁ1.4million a year, hence the need for the Legion to maintain momentum and attract more volunteers.

Remembering Cumbria’s Casualties SIX Cumbrians were among the 453 British servicemen and women killed during the 13-year Afghanistan conflict from which Britain has just withdrawn.

They were Corp. Sarah Bryant, 26, from Wetheral; Pte. Charles David Murray, 19, Carlisle; Sgt. David Monkhouse, 35, Aspatria; Sapper Darren Foster, 20, Carlisle; Corp. Peter Thorpe, 27, Barrow; and Kingsman David Robert Shaw, 23, Barrow.

For more information about the Cumbria Poppy Appeal and how you can get involved contact Alan Whitmore (community fundraiser) at: awhitmore@britishlegion.org.uk

As the brigade doctor, John McCrae was asked to conduct the burial service for Alexis because the chaplain had been called away somewhere else on duty. It is believed that later that evening, after the burial, John began the draft for his famous poem.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

So the poppy became a lasting memorial to those who died in World War One and later conflicts.

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Feature| Warwick Road Winter Walk

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MALL independent traders in Warwick Road, Carlisle, have announced their first-ever Christmas event – the Warwick Road Winter Walk.

Come and see our newly refurbished interior, grab a drink at the bar, sample our new menu and whilst you’re here book your Christmas party!

On Thursday December 4 (6pm) Santa and his sleigh fly in for a visit to switch on the Warwick Road Christmas lights with the elves.

There will also be a "selfie" competition involving all the businesses involved, with props in some establishments and there is also to be huge Christmas Box prize for the winner.

That includes an overnight stay at The Halston, dinner at Andalusian; Dempsey's and The Belted; vouchers from Genevieve; Carol Roberts; Winter’s Spa and Warwick Tower and many more.

There will be face-painting, a Santa's Post Box for children posting letters at the former General Post Office, now The Halston Aparthotel Visitors will also be able to enjoy refreshments such as mulled wine, hot chocolate, mini burgers and delicious treats in the warmth of the venues and with staff dressed in their best Christmas outfits and there will be live music performed by Andy Whitaker, on the balcony of the Andalusian.

The aim of the event is to showcase the Independent retailers of Warwick Rd and emphasise that Carlisle’s Christmas is not merely confined to the city centre and highlight businesses such as Genevieve – which has been open since the 1920s as a fur shop – and the newly-opened Halston Aparthotel and the Belted eatery.

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OUR aim is to make you feel special on your most important day. With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, we offer individual, one-to-one service while choosing your perfect outfits. 7The modern and stylish collections offering beautiful fabrics from soft chiffons to stunning silks and crepes and are sure to excite you.

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THE Winter Spa, is the only city centre Spa destination.

Treatments range from the latest cutting and colouring trends in the ultra modern Hair-Spa, to a deeply relaxing full body and mind ritual in one of our candle-lit treatment rooms, all using the best.

The Halston Aparthotel

We will be serving mini-burgers on the night. Belted is proud to have helped transform a much-loved local landmark. Old features from the old Lonsdale Cinema next door have been used to help retain even more local history.

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Whether you’re looking to sit down and quietly prepare for tomorrow’s meeting, relax and unwind after a hard day at the office or share a few cocktails with friends before heading out into town, Bartons Yard offers a diverse range of food and drinks in a relaxed and stylish environment.

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Halston is a spectacular aparthotel with a stylish bar, restaurant, spa and specialist function rooms. With 16 apartments it provides luxury accommodation for those wanting to explore Carlisle, the Lake District and southern Scotland. The Building dates back to 1916 and has been sympathetically restored to create a contemporary and sophisticated place to stay, eat, drink and relax.

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Carol Roberts Couture Bridal was created to give brides the ultimate in service when it comes to the all-important choice of a wedding gown. If it’s vintage glamour, classic chic, or full-on fairytale, we have an amazing collection from British and International designers who are leading the way.

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8 WARWICK TOWER is a unique space offering traders vintage, crafts, art and antiques, not on the high street. It’s an alternative and exciting shopping experience to find that truly one-off item.

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Feature| Christmas Lights

The event, which will take place in the town centre, will be packed full of entertainment from both the stars and local talent.

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eon Jungle the London, the four-piece girl group, will head the line up for the Carlisle Christmas lights switch-on – Sunday November 16 They are best known for their second single Braveheart, which peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and “Welcome to the Jungle” which was also a Top-10 hit.

Neon Jungle were the opening act for Jessie J on part of her 2013 UK tour and have performed at various festivals this summer including Wireless Festival in London and Birmingham and T in the Park, at Strathallan Castle, near Gleneagles, in Scotland.

Carlisle will be illuminated with colourful Christmas lights when the switch in thrown by the Mayor of Carlisle, Stephen Bowditch, on Sunday November 16.

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Celebrity acts include the likes of A1, who had their breakthrough in 1999 and are known for songs such as; Caught InThe Middle, Same Old Brand New You and their cover of the A-HA song Take On Me. Local performers have, as always, rallied around to help create an afternoon of entertainment. These talented local artists bring a sense of community to the event and re-in force the real meaning of Christmas.

The leader of the City Council, Coun Colin Glover, said: “We’ve got a great programme of entertainment that includes celebrity acts and local performers.”

Christmas switch-ons mark the official start to the Christmas countdown for many of us, so wrap up warm and venture into Carlisle city centre to come together and celebrate the countdown to Christmas!

The day will begin at 1pm and finish at 5:30pm.

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Brampton Brampton is drafting in three camels and a donkey to accompany Rudolf and his reindeer friends at the lights switchon on Sunday November 23.

The family event (from 3pm) also involves local musicians who will be performing and free food and refreshments will be served from the Moot Hall.

Santa and his reindeer will lead the parade through the town and children are invited to take part. The lights will be turned on at five o’clock by the winner of a competition involving local children.

Also check out Brampton’s Christmas Farmers’ Market, on Saturday December 20, where there will be plenty of local produce (perfect for hampers), hot food, live music and craft stall.

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Feature| Christmas Lights

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The main event will starts at 5pm at The Fountain but if the thought of seeing the Christmas lights twinkling away isn’t exciting enough, Wigton will welcome popular X Factor finalists Rough Copy to the stage! They will be the final performers of the night.

HIS year Wigton has gone all out to celebrate the switching on of its Christmas lights.

The usually quiet town will be bustling with excitement as the event begins on Saturday November 29 and runs through to Sunday 30. There will be a Christmas craft fair at the Market Hall, face painting and of course Santa will be waiting to greet everybody at the Youth Station.

There will also be a team of qualified instructors giving mini ski lessons. Yes, you can learn to ski in Wigton! They will have their very own ski slope and each lesson lasts 20 minutes.

As if all of this wasn’t enough to get you in the festive mood, there will also be entertainment as local acts get toes tapping on Sunday, from 2pm, when they will perform at The Fountain. The acts include local stars such as Luke Matear, as well as some nationally favoured bands such as Swede Dreamz (leading UK ABBA tribute) and many more brilliant acts.

On the Christmas calendar…

Wed Nov 3 – Sun Dec 7: Christmas International Market, Carlisle City Centre, Tue Nov 11 – Christmas Crafts, The Hut, Brampton Community Centre.

Sun Nov 23 – Brampton lights switch-on Sat Dec 6 – Small Businesses highlighted – City Centre stalls Thurs Dec 11 – Christmas Carols Parade, St Cuthbert’s Church & City Centre Sat Dec 13 – Festive Fun Day, covered Carlisle Market Hall 11am – 3pm Sat Dec 20 – Brampton Farmers’ Market: Christmas Special at Brampton Market Place, 2014 FREE PARKING The following city car parks will be free after 3pm on late shopping Thursdays until December 18: Civic Centre, Town Dyke Orchard; Bitts Park; Lowther Street; Upper Viaduct; Paddy’s Market; The Sands Centre; Swift’s Bank, Cecil Street; William Street; Lower Viaduct and Devonshire Walk. There’s also a Saver scheme which allows parking for longer at less cost.

Visit: www.carlisle.gov.uk/parking

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OTHING is more welcoming in the winter than a roaring fire and, if reports that we’re in for a hard winter are to be believed, now is the time to invest in a wood burning stove from SandySike Builders Merchants.

Stoves are becoming increasingly popular; not only do they give out more heat than electrical heaters but they can be more cost-effective. Solid fuel has become an economical way to heat your home, which means you don’t have to worry rises in price of domestic fuel oil.

The desire to be more eco-friendly is also playing its part.

Wood is a replenishable fuel and wood-burning stoves in particular are very environmentally friendly – they’re carbon neutral.

The rise in popularity of stoves has led to an increased variety of styles which means that whether you’re looking for a traditionally-designed stove, or something more contemporary, you can find it. Sandy Sikes stock a variety of stoves from big names such as Town and Country, Dunsley, Boru and Aduro.

SandySike offer stoves that will heat one room or which will heat all radiators in the house, as well as water. So keep warmer this winter and save money at the same time.

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Feature| Wool

Rewarding, Informative ... and Therapeutic ALI HIPKIN locates a pair of knitting needles and heads for Wigton, to find out why it’s where the natty knitters and natterers hang out.

WHEN I mentioned a knitting feature to the girls in the office I had two immediate yet very different responses: “Boring” and “Brilliant, talk about yarn bombing.”

Believe it or not the latter, more positive response is fast becoming the norm (I’ll get to the yarn-bombing later).

Thanks to cold winters, big name designers and a host of celebrity fans including Kate Middleton, Dakota Fanning, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker and even the ultimate crush – Ryan Gosling, knitting is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the UK. So much so that Google trends, searches for ‘knitting’ increased by 30 per cent in the UK last year.

While you can’t argue with statistics I wanted to know more about what makes people pick up a pair of knitting needles, so I joined the Knit and Natter group at Woolsty Crafts, in Wigton, to find out.

Five minutes in Woolsty Crafts and I thought I was the next Kirsty Allsopp. I found myself picking up balls of wool, thinking ‘that would make a nice jumper’ or ‘I could make a dress out of that,’ and ‘if I can find the right kind of wool I could make that jumper I’ve got my eye on and save a bit,’ but as I met the nattering knitters I came back to Earth with a bump and realised that it was going to take a lot of practice.

Knitting groups are becoming increasingly popular, but just what is the draw?

Joyce Smith from the group said: “It’s about being able to share things: we can share our skills and experience and we can share our stories. Some people use knitting as a therapy and will open up about something in a group like this because they don’t feel like they’re the centre of attention.”

Wigton’s knit and Natter group has members of all ages including a young couple who were making decorations for their wedding, and yes both the bride and groom were knitting.

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One member of the group has been knitting since she was five years old and explained that 60 years ago there wasn’t a variety in clothing, especially not for children so people used to knit.

Although the high street today is full of variety: quality, price and colour, there’s a lack of originality.

Sandra Pringle who owns Woolsty Crafts (and whose enthusiasm for all thing woolly is contagious) said: “Younger people are driven by the colours and the texture of wool more than the pattern. They’ll come in and ask what kind of wool will be best for the project in mind, where as an older knitter will ask for a pattern.”

only does knitting allow you to introduce some originality into your wardrobe but it can save you a small fortune.

And out of this quest for colour and originality came yarn-bombing (told you I’d get there).

Yarn-bombing is a type of graffiti or street art made of colourful displays of wool, crocheted yarn

or fibre rather than paint or chalk.

Although technically illegal yarn-bombing is a worldwide phenomenon which aims to reclaim and personalise sterile or cold public places and make people smile.

And Yarn-bombing has even spread as far as Cumbria having cropped up in Seascale, Aspatria and Kendal.

From its humble beginnings in the middle ages this ancient craft has made its way into the century with knitters using Youtube and Pintrest as a way to expand their hobby; finding inspiration and refining their techniques.

Last year videos showing how angora wool is made went viral, showing rabbits squealing in pain as their fur was ripped off, Sandra explained: “The ethics involved in making wool have to come to people’s attention, people have stopped buying angora and the industry is responding to it.” As well as ethically made wool there are also some really good quality British wools; Mashams and Wendy Ramsdale which are both made in Yorkshire.

It’s not just knitting that has seen a rise in popularity, thanks to programmes like The Great British Sewing Bee and Kirstie’s Homemade Britain the majority of crafts have experienced a revival.

Crochet, a similar craft to knitting but done with one needle and yarn rather than wool. Cath Kidson, famed for making vintage patterns popular has launched a croquet line which includes brightly coloured blankets for a whopping £75. While I was in Woolsty Crafts Sandra handed me a blanket very similar to the one on Cath Kidson’s website, made for a fraction of the price. Not November/December 2014 | 19

Feature| Ted Needs Some Space

Illustrator Tim draws on his Eddie Stobart experience

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Tim said: “I was spotted when I handed in a copy of my own book Ted Needs Some Space! along with a storyline and a few illustrations for a Stobart’s children's book that I had written and illustrated myself.

HEN trucking giants Eddie Stobart sought an illustrator for their company’s magazine they had to search no further than their own workforce.

From it emerged Carlisle depot-based driver Tim Stead, who has now been commissioned by the Stobart Group to illustrate and write their cartoon section in the Steady Eddie fanzine magazine.

But Tim, who lives in Silloth, isn’t a lorry driver-turned-artist, rather an artist-turned-lorry driver who studied graphic design at Cumbria College of Art and Design and went on to study Illustration and graphic design at DeMontfort University.

After an early attempt at an artistic career didn’t work out Tim, who comes originally from Rochdale, decided to follow in the footsteps of his truck-driving father and pass his HGV licence and launch a career which, in turn, has appropriately 20 | The Carlisle Guide

“Even though they loved the idea of the book unfortunately, at that time, they had already invested and were concentrating specifically on the Steady Eddie World fanzine / magazine project but they were so impressed that they offered me work with their graphic designer, in the London offices, to recreate the cartoon strip – eight pages and 16 illustrations in the fanzine.

After work on the Christmas 2013 edition and the Easter 2014 edition Tim was asked to write the story and introduce some new characters including Stacker Stan and others for the summer edition and was invited to attended the Stobart Fest, at Carlisle Airport, at which he produced and created a small workshop for children and fans to try their hands at illustrating Timo, the main character truck from the Steady Eddie magazine.

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“As you can imagine I jumped at the chance,” said Tim. “To be able to work with the children and show them a little of how an illustrator works, and let them join in with their own creations, was just fantastic and a very rewarding experience.

The whole weekend was a huge success.”

As a result Tim was approached by the Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity (who had a stand there) and agreed to donate an illustration for them, with Stobart’s, for a charity sky dive in which employees and celebrity drivers were to make the jump in aid of seriously ill children.

“I considered it to be a real honour to be asked, especially because my life-long favourite illustrator is Quentin Blake, who worked on Roald Dahl’s books.

Recently, Tim won a Scottish competition to illustrate a children’s book about Sir Thomas Urqhuart (1611–c. 1660) a famous Scottish writer and translator.

Tim, who now has nearly 20,000 followers on Twitter, has also written and illustrated his own children's books for two to five-year-olds – So, You Ran in the Wash; Harry & the Butter Bye-Bye; Ted Needs Some Space!, Count Coffin’s Cough!, Pim Pim’s Christmas List; Fat Bat and The Strange Woolly Hat. He gets his ideas from daily life. The Ted Needs Some Space, story was inspired by the large number of soft toys adorning his son Thomas’s bed, overcrowding which suddenly registered with him one day.

The Fat Bat story was born when a bat became lodged beneath the exterior sun visor of the lorry he was driving, one night, along the M6 and he had to slow down to let it escape.

In what Tim readily admits is a very arty household his wife Ruth, who he met while at Carlisle College, is Head of Art, Design & Technology at Netherhall School, Maryport, and his son Thomas is his sternest critic.

When Tim showed the young Tom some illustrations for this first book, Thomas tore them up!

Now he no longer rips through the pages... “So clearly I must be doing a lot better!” said Tim. Tim’s delightful books can be bought at some select shops and online from his website at: www.steadillustration.com/ Tel 0770 228 8268 Email: steadillustrations@gmail.com November/December 2014 | 21

Feature| Panto

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ow did Pantomimes and dames come about? Here ALI HIPKIN delves into the development of the modern pantomime that we all know and love.

as the defender of 'legitimate' entertainment he set about changing what the pantomime stood for. He limited pantomimes to Drury Lane and the Christmas season. So pantomimes became associated with the fun and frivolity of the holiday season rather than being denounced as a threat.

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EACH year my Grandma fondly relays the story of the first time she took me to a pantomime and how my face lit up when I saw Tinkerbell fly across the stage for the first time; it was the place I discovered magic (sometimes known as stage effects).

Traditionally, a pantomime would open on Boxing Day, with a performance in the afternoon and in the evening.

Depending on its success a pantomime could run as long as early March or even April.

It’s the one place in which you can truly revert The much-loved pantos of today, such as Jack to childhood for an hour or two; a place where and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, Aladdin good will always triumph over evil and you’re pantomimes and Cinderella were singly the first pantos, as guaranteed a happy ending. Yes, for many of writers H.J.Byron and J.R.Planché reworked became us, myself included, Christmas wouldn’t be these old stories to create new pantomimes associated with Christmas without a pantomime but it and inventing the specialised puns and wasn’t always that way. word play that still runs throughout the fun and today’s pantomimes. frivolity of the The pantomime has a long theatrical holiday season history in Western culture, dating back These changes directed pantos towards rather than to classical theatre and it developed a younger audience and led to a great partly from the 16th-century commedia increase in the number of children being being dell'arte tradition of Italy, as well as other brought to the various theatres, which in denounced European and British stage traditions, such as itself fuelled the next big change. as a threat 17th-century masques. Harlequinade was an important part of the pantomime, until the late The most elaborate Victorian pantomimes were at 19th century.

Drury Lane Theatre, London. Both there and Covent Garden would often include two children's ballets.The When pantomimes first came to Britain they were children who appeared in pantomime were mostly from greatly criticised by stage critics, David Garrick, an working class backgrounds.They were expected to work actor-manager of the1700s, was quick to join the hard and to be extremely disciplined during rehearsals. It blasts against his theatrical rival but then he realised the could be fun however, and more importantly it meant earning commercial potential of getting bums on seats and said. "If a regular wage for a few weeks. they won’t come to Lear and Hamlet", he said, "I must give them Harlequin".

Through the mid-19th century actresses began to replace actors in the heroes’ role, establishing the pantomime But to cash in on the craze and still maintain his position tradition of the 'Principal Boy'.

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Panto| Feature

Pantos in the Area Robin Hood Dec 1 - Dec 13 West Walls Theatre, Carlisle Peter Pan Dec 12- Dec 31 Sands Centre, Carlisle

No modern day panto would be complete without a Dame and for that we have music hall performer Dan Leno to thank. When Leno started playing the role of the Dame in 1880s he brought the character of the Dae to the forefront of the pantomime by combining the qualities of a regency clown with those of a mother facing problems which he and his audiences knew all too well: poverty, unemployment and abandonment.

Cinderella Dec 30, Jan 2, Jan 3 Brampton Community Centre

The audience and the character comically share the knowledge that the Dame is not really a woman; that the Principal Boy is not really a Boy. Pantomime's absurdity depends on us enjoying this non-existent pretence.

Pantomime self-consciously disorganises the ordinary world and releases us to participate in its magic.

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The transition to a format which would be largely recognisable to modern day audiences was completed in the years immediately following the end of World War One.

Peter Pan Nov 28 - Jan 31 Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

The hero and heroine always get married in the end and the baddies invariably get their come-uppance, while the Dame spins a thread of hilarity throughout.

Now that you know all you need to about pantomimes just decide which one to watch.

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Carlisle Furniture Warehouse| Feature

More chic than shabby

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F you want an original piece of furniture with character then Carlisle Furniture Warehouse, in Robert Street, is exactly the place for you.

It’s full of quality used furniture such as great suites, wardrobes, some antiques and anything they can find that's both vintage and industrial.

Carlisle Furniture Warehouse also specialises in painted dressers, sideboards and smaller pieces which are perfect to create the latest trend in interior design: Shabby Chic.

“Warehouse” conjures up a cold, draughty impression but there’s a large wood burner which helps create a warm, welcoming environment in which you can look around this Aladdin’s Cave of interior treasures.

So head for Carlisle Furniture Warehouse to see what you can find. There’s a friendly team ready and happy to answer any questions you have and they’re open to a good oldfashioned haggle… any bargain hunter's dream.

Situated off Crown Street, the Carlisle Furniture Warehouse has now been open for 18 months and thank all their existing customers for their success.

Carlisle Furniture Warehouse is at Unit 3, Robert St, Carlisle, CA2 5AN or you can contact us by phone on 01228 525 421 or email: cumbriatrading@gmail.com

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Feature| Old Fire Station

Hot new start

for old fire station

Photograph by SJ Studios

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ork has only just begun to transform the Old Fire Station, Warwick Street, and Carlisle into a hot new venue for Carlisle folk …and already the council is receiving requests to use it.

space for workshops and conferences and a studio for activities such as dance, cinema, and fitness, as well as smaller rooms, which will be used for offices, rehearsal, changing rooms and artists’ studios.

The million-pound-plus redevelopment will adapt the old building into an accessible arts centre, to be completed by May 2015.

A pilot scheme for The Old Fire Station ran in April of this year and saw nearly 4,000 people pass through the doors, Stephen said: “The positivity surrounding the pilot project was amazing. We need to keep generating that positivity and we will build on it.”

Stephen Dunn, arts officer, at Carlisle Council said: “It’s not just an arts centre; there will be space for artists to display their work but a venue for anything people want.”

“It’s going to be a venue for music; everything from opera and classical to mainstream, for drama, dance; a venue for cultural and political debates, comedy, whatever people can think of; we don’t want to limit it. It’s a space for local artists and we want to work with local promoters to help them utilise the venue.”

When the fire station re-opens it will have a retro vibe; bringing together the history of the old building and what’s new and coming in Carlisle.

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Few councils have invested in the arts recently, due to budget cuts and, although this is a council project, it won’t be run in usual way. For profit making events the council will offer a fair profit split, taking only 20%.

“We want the industry to grow. For a long time the Brickyard was the only place in Carlisle for original music, but we’re not in competition with The Brickyard; it’s about giving people another platform.”

Prices for hire will be available from the end of November and the council is already taking bookings for the space, at the time writing this article Arts Officers had already received over 40 proposals. To enquire or put forward a proposal email stephend@carlisle.gov.uk

Bocata| Feature

Cocktail bar Bocata launches coffee and crepe creations whether you prefer to catch up over a coffee, or a cocktail, Bocata, in Lowther Street, Carlisle, is now the perfect place to go.

Owners Matthew Gutherie and his fiancée Francesca Johnson, originally from Newcastle, and took Bocata over just four months ago and already they’re transforming the business.

They wanted to get more out of the cocktail bar business and now serve coffee and crepes during the day, while continuing to sell cocktails at night. Matthew said: “Bocata has a great, friendly atmosphere and we’d love people to come down and try something new.”

Bocata represents a big change of pace… and place for Matthew, who also works on oil rigs, mixing it with the elements by day and the cocktails by night.

Bocata offers both sweet and savoury crepes… which are only £5 with a coffee and loyalty cards.

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Facing up to Seasonal

Feature| Bridget Foster

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Changes

change of season means a change in clothes and changes to your skin. You can get rid of that dull dry winter skin by exfoliating once or twice a week and applying a night oil /balm.

Marks & Spencer have launched a new beauty concept, offering a multi-branded department which includes one of my favourite brands: REN a natural skincare brand.

I would recommend their gylcolic peel. It’s fantastic for all skin types, even sensitive skin. A blend of fruit acids, this product is great for anyone wanting a smoother brighter skin, or with acne-prone skin. I prefer gylcolics to scrubs as scrubs can scratch and spread bacteria around the face.

Most gycolic peels are over £50 but this one is £32. Make sure you wear your SPF all though winter because the sun is actually lower and your skin still is at risk of sun damage, so be extra careful when using exfoliating treatments.

Make Up – X-Factor and Strictly Come Dancing are back on our screens, giving us inspirations for full face makeup and new hairstyles.

Dark plums and warm reds with a hint of copper are on trend for this season.

Eye makeup is the thing I get asked about most. Many people make the simple mistake of trying to match an eye shadow to a dress. Makeup should enhance and compliment your hair colour, eye colour and skin tone. Make your life easier and look for eye palettes where the colours are put together for you. Look for colours that compliment your eye colour and you can smoke up or play down.

Most colours, suit brown eyes, blue eyes look stunning with bronze and orange tones while hazel eyes carry purple tones well. Avoid eye shadows that match your eye. Eye shadow should bring out your eye colour not blend into it.

Remember when you apply the colour to your eye, push the colour into the skin rather than sprinkle. The pigment needs to last on your eye. Apply then blend.

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bridget foster will go here Make UpFooter & Hair Artist www.bridgetfoster .co.uk Here are my top favourite red lipsticks. Some are warm orange tones and some are cooler.

Orange tones look stunning on blondes or an olive skin tone, such as NARS red square matt lip pencil, £21; or Channel rouge allure Incandescent Satin finish, £26.

Blue cooler reds are: Barry M 161 £4.99; Revlon Matt “really Red" £7.49; Classic matt red, – more blue toned – Mac Lipstick Ruby Woo £15.50; Dita Von Tese strong bold lip.

Lip tint/ Gloss – If a red lip scares you, try a more transparent texture such as Dior Attict Extreme in Fireworks 756 which has a more transparent texture. I love this range as it adds just enough colour to complete and complement any look.

Sarah's mum has booked me to help teach her daughters some basic skills. Make Up parties and tutorials are a great idea over Christmas and are also a personal and thoughtful gift.

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Sarah

Anna is, a student studying radiography. She has a stunning eye shape and effortless "undone" hair.

Sarah is a very natural, Australian, girl who is head and shoulders above me; perfect for catwalk and modelling. I decided to do a classic red lipstick look. Anyone at any age can carry off a red lipstick. Plum is a young trend.

She was happy to model Top Shop Constellation Eye Palette £12: a combination of plum, pinks and greys and the other a classic blend of neutral tones. Anna has blues eyes so I had to be careful with the pinks and silver.

I started by concealing all over the eyelid, which is vital for any eye makeup for hold and an even skin tone. Adding the pink in the middle of the socket area adds warmth to the cool shades. The silver was only used in the corner to brighten and the plum to blend around the socket area.

Black eyeliner was applied to define and create shape on top and inside the eye line.

This is quite a summery look but can be updated for autumn / winter by applying bronzer instead of the pinks and adding a plum lip. Using your bronzer as an eye shadow is a great way of making your make up balance and complement your overall look.

Anna is a big fan of bare minerals but I like to get my clients to try new products so I used Mac Face and Body: a more fluid foundation it’s natural but buildable. Set with a loose powder and contoured with bronzer and a TopShop blusher.

When creating a red lipstick look it’s important to make sure everything on the face looks polished and clean.

Eyebrows are a must with a red lipstick as they pull the look together. I used Urban Decay’s new basic's palette, £22, to keep the eyes fresh and neutral. Dior also have a classic basic palette that I always have in my kit. Dior 5 culeurs 030 incognito, works brilliantly on mature eyes. Use liquid liner and a white pencil in the inner eye with lots of mascara on the bottom lashes, to give a fresh open-eyed look.

I hate full coverage mat foundation with a red lips, I understand it’s classic 1940s/50s Hollywood glamour, but it’s 2014; we have better foundations now. Keep it modern and allow your freckles to show, enhance your beautiful skin. I only used concealer and my Laura Mercier mineral powder, £32, to even Sarah's skin tone. If you want more coverage try Urban Decay's Naked Skin foundation, £27, it’s lightweight yet covers any flaws with light-diffusing particles, creating a demi-matt effect.

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Winter Fashions| Feature

What to wear this winter…

If you’re anything like our Fashion Columnist, Ashleigh Panther, you struggle to find a coat that you can stick to through the cold seasons. Here she gives us a rundown of what’s out there this season.

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efore we get into the bone-chilling weather and deep snow (fingers crossed!), there are mild autumn days for which it can be hard find to a jacket to suit; one minute it’s quite warm, then the next you’re shivering in your thin cotton cardigan.

The Cape Shops like Miss Selfridge have a gorgeous range of capes in store that are perfect for any time of day and give any outfit an elegant, sophisticated look.

Their ‘Berry Check Cape’ would look gorgeous with black jeans, boots, a statement gold necklace and a pair of black leather gloves, perfect for staying cosy on autumn days.

you warm from head to toe and River Island’s Black Leather-Look Shearling Jacket does just that. It’s faux fur lining is sure to keep your neck nice and toasty and you won’t be shivering with its high-quality faux leather. Although it doesn’t button or zip, pairing this jacket with a nice, thick-checkered scarf and some dark wooly gloves means you won’t even notice the breeze. This jacket is perfect for both casual and formal wear, making it a great purchase.

These are just three of the jacket styles that are on the high street that I’ve added to my online wish list.

Over all when you’re looking for a winter coat, look for something that’s going to keep you warm and cosy. That’s what’s really important!

The Bomber ‘in-between seasons’ The bomber jacket has never gone out of style and when worn during the day, gives an attitude-fuelled rock-and-roll look. Bomber jackets are perfect for those in-betweeny days when it’s not quite warm enough to go without a coat, but you’re not yet feeling the chill of winter. Topshop have some beautifully detailed bomber jackets in their autumn/winter collection.

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Its easy when you know how WORDS: NELSON BROWN

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MAKE-UP: ABBIE SNEDDON

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STYLING: ABBIE SNEDDON Clothing by Clothing-www.beau-boutique.co.uk

Christmas is just around the corner which means it’s party season. Here Trae Corbet creative manager of Browns, Lockerbie and Dumfries, tells us how to create this Elegant and glamorous intricate plaited bun; the perfect hairstyle for your Christmas do.

-------------------------------------------------Updos are the perfect way to add a touch of glamour to any outfit and this intricate looking bun was created by Trae Corbett and Modelled by Poppy Fitzpatrick

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Leave the hair natural with a fluffy texture.

Gather hair into a low ponytail, and secure with elastic cord

3 Pull through and tighten with tension

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2 Create a gap with forefinger and thumb under the base of ponytail and thread the tail through

4 Split tail ends into two sections; use the same pull through technique to create a woven effect

PHOTOGRAPHY: KERRY CLARK

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Feature| Men's Fashion

IT'S SHOPPING AFTER A fashion

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HEN you hear your boyfriend utter the words, 'let's go shopping', your heart melts and you suddenly realise he's the one.... until you realise this is a chance for him to refresh his winter wardrobe.

If he's looking a warm winter coat, you might find yourself being dragged around Topman and Urban Outfitters looking for parka jackets, leather jackets or peacoats – a jacket made from heavy wool, perfect for the winter if you want something slightly more fashionable.

The quilted, down filled jackets of last year are also back but unlike the past few seasons this winter will see a new slimmer cut (don't worry, they're just as warm) in a variety of eye-catching quilted styles, in a series of geometric patterns.

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BY ASHLEIGH PANTHER But it's not just coats he's looking for. Like you he's looking to refresh his entire wardrobe... so you'll find yourself looking for new shoes to keep his toes toasty, as well.

Boots are extremely fashionable for men during autumn/ winter, and straight at the top of the pile is Doc Martens. If he's not into the high boots, brogues or ankle boots will also be great for this time of year and will still keep him warm.

Of course, he's going to need something to wear under his new winter coat and now he'll be looking for jumpers. This year, brighter colours are in style for men's jumpers so if you're looking for something a little more eye-catching, stay in Doctor Martens and look for pieces like their LS mohair sweater, or places like Fred Perry who sell slightly darker, but still as fashionable and warm, sweaters.

Pick up a checkered scarf, black leather gloves and a block colour beanie and your man is all set for the winter catwalk!

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Feature| Guys guide to girls gifts

Guys’ guide to

girls’ gifts

BY ALI HIPKIN

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hristmas Shopping: Two words sufficient to strike fear into the hearts of the bravest of men.

The bad news is that it’s time to get shopping, the good news is that because you are reading this you armed with an idiot proof guide to buying Christmas presents for the women in your life.

Follow the simple TLC rules and you should be fine.

T is for Time: Do not; I repeat DO NOT leave Christmas shopping until the last minute.

Standing in the middle of a department store, in the gift section, during Christmas week is not a good idea, as it leads to panic buying. Whether you’re buying for your mother, your sister or your girlfriend/fiancé/wife the chances are they’ve put a great many hours into thinking of what to get you, so return the favour. Pre-plan, go out with at least a vague idea of what you’re looking for and if you start Christmas shopping early, you’re more likely to be able to find it.

L is for Listen: Girlfriends/fiancés/wives in particular, will be dropping hints over the coming weeks about what they would like to find in their stockings on Christmas morning. Women rarely just come out and say what they mean, or what they want, so make little mental notes of their fleeting comments. She might say something like: “My nails are a mess!” so buy her a voucher to have her nails done; she can take an hour out of her usually busy schedule for some me time – some people think vouchers are a cop out, but I think they’re great as a present on the side.

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C is for Concentration: As well as making mental notes of what she’s saying pay attention to what she likes and what she uses. A perfect example of this is jewellery, look at what she likes, does she wear gold or silver? Does she wear sparkles or plain jewellery?

Does she like in-your-face colours? Likewise with clothes and underwear find out what size she wears and what style she prefers, for example if she wears French-cut knickers or if she prefers a thong. It sounds simple but you’d be surprised how easy it is to get it wrong when you’re faced with a cabinet full of necklaces, or a rail of bra and knicker sets.

Now go forth and shop…..Good Luck!

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Feature| WWI Fashions

First World War sparked the fight for fashion freedom

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T’S 100 years since the First World War; we’re aware of the important part women played in the war effort as they began to take up essential roles but how did the war impact on the fashions of the time?

demanded the right to vote. They had finally become citizens; a recognised part of the war machine, acquiring their own rights and often an independent income.

From transport to policing, munitions to sport, entertainment to farm labour women were now taking up jobs of a physical nature which were made more difficult by their typical Edwardian dress. The effect of the war on women’s suffrage also contributed to the drastic changes to women’s fashions.

Before the war, Paris led the world of fashion but due to the effects of war and loss of communication between the US and Europe, New York emerged as a fashion leader with new designs based on a combination of femininity and practicality.

By 1914, women's clothing had lost the rigid, tailored lines of the Edwardian period, and thanks to the designs of designer Paul Poiret the need for wearing-tight fitting corsets was obliterated as he introduced a tunic effect, based on a Russian peasant look.

As women dressed for new roles, gender-dictated dress codes relaxed and people took to a plainer lifestyle. Women stopped wearing jewellery and the lavish clothing of the Edwardian period fell by the wayside. Skirts became shorter and colours became sober and muted.

Shortly before the outbreak of World War I, fashion had taken on a whole new look based on Orientalism with its soft drapery, and bold prints. The lines of Russian peasant costume appeared in hip length tunics, a style that lasted throughout the war years.

Jeanne Paquin, the first woman to gain international fame in the world of fashion, created garments for the new, more active woman. Her version of the hobble skirt (a narrow skirt that restricted a woman's stride) included pleats for ease of movement. Her fashion designs mixed tailoring with feminine drapery.

Many of the occupations demanded the wearing of uniforms, including trousers. A military look crept into fashion designs as well with military style tunic jackets, belts, and epaulets.

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The spring of 1914 saw a new fashion trend called the war crinoline which featured a bell-shaped skirt and a wide overskirt. The season also offered sloped shoulders and wide collars. But the use of so much fabric was soon viewed as wasteful during wartime and critics called for more conservative use of cloths.

Mod ROCA| Feature

Fitness on a plate…

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EN minutes on a power plate at ModROCA, Carlisle, is equivalent to 60 minutes in a gym.

So how does that work?

Well, a power plate is a machine which gives you a high speed workout using vibrations to stimulate and contract your muscles. It’s something your muscles do naturally a couple of times a second but the power plate raises that to 30 to 50 times a second.

So it’s a great time-saver which simultaneously activates many muscle groups. It’s been described as the microwave of fitness, but MosROCA’s friendly, dedicated and professional team won’t let you get overcooked!

During the Great War, higher hemlines exposed a gap between the tip of the boot and a skirt hem. The look distracted from the overall appearance of an outfit, so the high-button boots of the past were abandoned. Women wore shoes with heels that featured a slight curve.

Workouts start from 25 minutes and trainers will encourage you to reach your fitness goal and advise you how to do it, plus there’ll probably also be a lot of laughs on the way… and who knows, all that shaking could even improve your dancing!

The Great War introduced a new coat style that became a classic for the remainder of the century and beyond… the trench coat. Designed in London, Burberry patented an all-weather, breathable fabric; a chemically processed fine cotton gabardine for farm workers that was approved for military use. All weather coats, needed for officers, brought about a new style and fabric.

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The new military-style coat featured a wide collar, extra fabric at the top of the back, epaulettes, and a belt and became a unisex fashion staple.

A key development in women's undergarments was introduced by a New York debutante named Mary Phelps Jacob. Working under the name Caresse Crosby, Jacobs designed one of the first modern bras.

Corsets were not totally abandoned but given greater flexibility for comfort. The Spirella Corset offered a greater range of movement than the old fashioned type and purported to improve posture to benefit overall health. The makers of Spirella Corsets would send a representative to your home to measure for a personal fit.

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Feature| FYEye

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ROM Cara Delevingne inspired eyebrows to metallic shades Autumn Winter 2014 is all about the eyes and there’s an all-new set of bold and beautiful trends to try.

Blue

Blue is the colour of the season so whether you choose to stand out by covering the lid in a full-on layer of glitter or with a bright flash of under-eye liner (as sported by Cheryl Cole during the X Factor auditions) be bold with your shade of blue.

Brows

Big brows are still big news so if you’re still lacking in natural volume after cancelling that wax appointment or putting your tweezers away, then use a pencil to fill in the shape of your brows. Just be sure to match the shade and blend well, so it’s less tattoo-effect and more tomboy.

If you’re feeling flush invest in Benefit’s Brow Zing kit with a wax and powder to keep eye brows in place. If you’re a little strapped for cash, spray a little hairspray onto a toothbrush and brush through your brows, for a face-framing effect that’ll last all day.

Invisi-Brows are also big this season, this is where eyebrows are bleached no matter what colour the hair is for a shortterm alternative to bleaching your brows, use powder or a cream concealer to blend them in with your skin tone.

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Eyes

Morning-After Liner – Grunge is making a comeback for Autumn/Winter with matte skin and smokey eyes.To maximise the smokey-eye effect line the inside of your lids too or for a subtler approach use a brown liner rather than black.

Metallics – Metallics are great because they can be swept over eyelids, cheeks, or even the lips. Anything goes as long as it sparkles. Focusing on the eye, blot a curve of gold, and I mean gold, shadow around the edge of the tear duct to create a bright eyed look.

Smokey eyes never go out of fashion and there are numerous smokey colour pallets on the market. Chose a pallet that has both light and dark greys and ideally one colour that isn’t grey like a pale pink or purple, such as the TopShop Constellation Palett as mentioned by Bridget Foster.

Top tip:

if you’re applying glitter to your lids, sweep on a little Vaseline over beforehand so it has something to stick to.

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Buzz from Boots| Feature

Why you get a high from your heels and buzz from new boots

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ITH a new season comes a whole new wardrobe and if you’re anything like me you’re salivating over some of the boot-iful shoes and boots that are available.

Studies show that the average woman owns 20 pairs of shoes but only wear five regularly so why do we need more?

Shoes, particularly a pair of heels have the ability to make any outfit more glamorous, give you a confidence boost and can instantly update an outfit from last year.

But it’s not just your love of fashion that is urging you to buy the latest trends in shoes, there’s a scientific reason behind it… yes really!

It’s all down to the neurotransmitter dopamine that is released during shopping, it provides a feel-good high, similar to taking a drug. The dopamine increases until you swipe your debit card at which point it flat lines and the guilt starts to creep in – unless you’re buying shoes.

The explanation for this?

Shoppers rationalise shoes as a practical buy – something that can be worn several times a week – so the pleasurable feeling last longer.

That’s not all, high heels have a science all of their own and it’s mainly biological. Like most animals we’re wired to associate height with power, high heels can literally raise your status because you’re taller when you wear them.

When women wear heels they assume the primal mating position, in other their bum lifts, and their backs arch.

But there’s more… the area of the brain that communicates with the genitals is right next to the area that deals with the feet, these regions share neural crosstalk, which may be why shoes can be erotic and could explain the much-questioned foot fetish!

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Food|&Alan Spedding Food Drink |Alan Spedding

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ocky Road Cake So simple it`s childs play

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hristmas is nearly upon us and it’s at times like this that we throw the diet out the window and indulge in rich, delicious chocolately goodies. So we asked our resident foodie Alan Spedding to come with a choctastic delight that’s perfect wrapped up as a homemade present or to treat yourself with a cup of coffee at the end of a hard day shopping and wrapping presents.

There are literally thousands of versions of this classic cake in tearooms and coffee bars throughout the world. With a little bit of experimentation and substitution I managed to find a good recipe that worked well for me. Get your kids involved with this one , it really is a dream to make at home. Extremely messy, very chocolatey and the bowl is a proper cracker for a good licking at the end of the cooking session. Be warned - Have some wet wipes at the ready as I can`t guarantee that the grown ups won`t be taking a dip into the bed of chocolate marshmallow goodness...Enjoy.

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Method

Recipe ( makes 16 Bars )

Take an 8" Cake tin which is roughly about 1" deep and line it with baking or greaseproof paper.

225g / 8oz salted butter.

115g / 4oz good quality dark chocolate, 60% or over.

30ml / 2 Tbsp caster sugar 30ml / 2 Tbsp golden syrup 30ml / 2 Tbsp good quality cocoa powder.

350g / 12oz mixed ginger snaps and digestive biscuits.

50g / 2oz mini marshmallows.

80g / 3oz mixed white and dark choc chips.

A generous handful of Maltesers.

Icing sugar for dusting.

Put the butter in a pan along with the chocolate , caster sugar, syrup and cocoa. Place the pan over a gentle heat and stir lightly until everything has melted and blended together then remove.

Place all the biscuits into a plastic bag and then bash with the end of a rolling pin until they have been broken into small pieces. Stir the biscuits into the Chocolate mixture.

Now add the marshmallows , chocolate chips and the Maltesers to the mix and stir it all together.

Spoon all of the mixture into the cake tin and spread it all out evenly. Press down gently but not too much as it should look like its name.... A Rocky Road.

Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.

Remove form the tin and cut into the sizes that you require.

Big , small , bars or nibbles. Dust with icing sugar for a professional finish.

Words & Photography by Alan Spedding Follow Alan at: www.alanspedding.co.uk www.cumbriafoodie.wordpress.com www.theguidemediagroup.co.uk

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Cut the Cost of Christmas| Food

Cut the cost of Christmas not the quality

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UYING the ingredients needed for that perfect Christmas dinner can be very costly, but if you use some of these little tips you might save yourself time and money. BY DANIELLE MURPHY Check your cupboards!

Before you go out on the food shop, look through your food cupboards for ingredients you know you’ll need. You will be surprised at what you already have. This quick check will save you doubling up unnecessarily.

Write a list!

Sit down and work out how many guests you will have, then all you have to do is work out portion sizes. A Christmas dinner does not need to be huge! Remember portion sizes can save you those all-important pennies.

Go shopping with your partner or someone who will be attending the meal, going Christmas dinner shopping with a friend often ends in you buying things they have bought ‘’just in case’’ take your list and stick to it!

You don’t need to pay fortune for good food. Not all the best food is expensive, supermarkets often have deals on their turkeys and other foods, don’t be a snob. You will regret it when you get to the till. Shopping in cheaper supermarkets always helps to keep the cost down as you are not tempted into the false deals put on by the major supermarkets.

Christmas doesn’t have to be all about money. There are lots of little ways you can save yourself and other people money and stress and this little collection of tips is one way of achieving that. By using clever little ideas, you will realise Christmas can be a doddle as apposed to a season of running around manically. An easier and happier Christmas is in the palm of your hands.

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Food| Turkey

Ensuring your Turkey takes centre stage

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RACY ROBERTSON, of the Kildare Bistro Restaurant, at High Street, Wigton, tells you how buy, prepare and cook your perfect Christmas turkey.

Always buy fresh. Frozen turkey loses taste and texture so try and buy from a butcher or perhaps your local auction; all will have a sale close to Christmas, selling turkeys, geese and ducks Don’t get carried away, size-wise…as you probably you won’t want to see turkey again by the day after Boxing Day. Ensure you get the giblets for… for great stock and gravy Cooking An hour before cooking bring your turkey out of the fridge. I separate the legs from the crown, or your butcher will do it for you. Ask him to remove the wishbone too, to make carving easy. You can then confit the legs in duck fat or oil and roast the breast separately which will give you perfectly-cooked breast. The legs can be cooked ahead and then just be crisped up on the day so they will be meltingly tender and falling off the bone.

Method Rub legs with sea-salt and chopped thyme and leave overnight to draw out the juices.

On Christmas Eve, wipe off juices with a cloth but don’t

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Turkey| Food

wash the legs. Cover them in goose or duck fat‌ or oil if you have neither of these. Add some thyme sprigs and perhaps a couple of star anise. Cover with greaseproof paper then wrap the pan tightly in foil. Bake in oven at 160 deg for about 4 hours. Gently remove from the fat and place them, skin up, in a bowl and pour the fat over so they are completely covered. (They will store for weeks like this in a fridge. When you are ready to serve dinner just scrape off the fat and put them, skin side up, in a roasting dish, for 30 minutes at 180 deg. The skin will be crispy and the meat tender and juicy. Keep the fat and use it to roast your potatoes.

Push your hands gently under the skin of the breast and separate the skin from the flesh, (do not remove skin) so you can push flavoured-butter under it. Mix a pack of softened butter with thyme, lemon rind, salt and pepper and just push it under the skin, massaging all over the breast.

Rub top of the skin with olive oil, all over, and sprinkle with sea-salt and pepper.

Cook for 20 minutes per kilo and add another 70 minutes for crowns less than 4 kilos and 90 minutes for birds over 4 kilos, at 180 deg and it should cook perfectly. Always check juices run clear.

Remove from oven; cover loosely with foil. It will stay warm for an hour and will relax and allow juices to be reabsorbed. This gives you time to cook all other ingredients including reheating the leg, for your perfect Christmas feast.

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Food| Paul Hollywood's Baked Somerset Brie

Baked

Somerset Brie

BY PAUL HOLLYWOOD

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se aedium (13–15cm diameter) cheese is wrapped in Parma ham, then in an enriched bread dough, and baked. Choose a slightly firm Brie for this recipe. Don’t be tempted to cut it as soon as it comes out of the oven, or the molten Brie will flood out, leaving you with an empty shell.

If you serve it just very slightly warm, though, you will have a deliciously oozy cheese.

Serves 4–6

Enriched bread dough

250g strong white bread flour 1 tsp salt 7g sachet instant yeast 50g unsalted butter, softened 1 medium egg, lightly beaten, plus an extra beaten egg to glaze 135ml warm full-fat milk

Filling

180g Parma ham (or British air-dried ham) 3 tbsp cranberry sauce 1 whole Somerset or Cornish Brie (about 500g)

1

. Put the flour into a large bowl and add the salt on one side, the yeast on the other. Add the butter, egg and two-thirds of the milk, then turn the mixture round with the fingers of one hand. Add the remaining milk a little at a time, continuing to mix until you have taken in all the flour from the side of the bowl and the dough is soft and slightly sticky; you might not need all the milk.

2

. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–10 minutes. Initially it will be sticky but it will become easier to work as you knead. When it feels smooth and silky, put it into a lightly oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.

3

. Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold it in on itself a few times to knock out the air. Now roll out to a large circle, about 5mm thick.

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4

. Lay half the Parma ham on the centre of the dough circle, then spread the cranberry sauce over the ham.

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Place the Brie on top and use the remaining ham to cover the cheese. Lift the edges of the dough over the filling and stretch to encase the cheese. Press the edges together to seal, trimming off any excess.

5

. Turn the Brie parcel over, so the join is underneath, and place it on a baking tray. Brush with the beaten egg. Using the back of a sharp knife, score a criss-cross pattern over the top of the Brie parcel. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool until just warm before serving.

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Food| Paul Hollywood's Soda Bread

SODA BREAD Recipe from Paul Hollywood’s British Baking Cookbook, available from most good bookshops.

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reland’s most famous bread is made with two of its oldest foods, wheat and buttermilk. The acid in the buttermilk reacts with the bicarbonate of soda and creates the rise.

If you have kids, do teach them how to make soda bread, because it’s great to be able to put a loaf on the table within 45 minutes. Once you’ve mastered it, try adding some grated Wexford cheese (vintage Irish Cheddar) and chopped raw onion to the dough.

Makes 1 small loaf 250g plain white flour 250g plain wholemeal flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda About 400ml buttermilk

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•Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

• Put the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl and mix well. Make a well in the centre and pour in half the buttermilk. Using your fingers or a round-bladed knife, draw the flour into the buttermilk. Continue to add the buttermilk until all the flour has been absorbed and you have a sticky dough. You may not need all the buttermilk – it depends on the flour you use.

• Tip the dough out on to a lightly floured surface, shape it into a ball and flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand. It is important to work quickly, as once the buttermilk is added it begins to react with the bicarbonate of soda.

• Put the dough on the baking tray. Mark into quarters with a large, sharp knife, cutting deeply through the loaf, almost but not quite through to the base. Dust the top with flour.

• Bake for 30 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the base. Leave to cool on a wire rack. Eat on the day of baking – or toast it the next day.

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Sport | CUFC

ITS GETTING INTERESTING AT BRUNTON PARK

By Ross Brewster

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EITH Curle's arrival has sent a breath of fresh air rushing through the corridors and on to the pitch at Brunton Park.

Whether it's a coat of paint in the dressing room or new coaching ideas, it's clear that Curle has shaken things up radically with his arrival as manager at a time when Carlisle United appeared to be facing the depressing prospect of a return to the non-league.

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to repeat what Paul Simpson's men achieved.

There comes a time for every club when change has to be made. It just wasn't working for Graham Kavanagh and it was the right decision by United to sweep away what had gone before and pin their faith in Curle, a fascinating character who is a definite "my way" man in his organisation, from top to bottom.

Perhaps we should nickname him Keith "interesting" Curle because his media briefings and interviews are never dull.

Interesting in the right way of course, lest he be confused with a well-known snooker player who bears a similar soubriquet.

CUFC| Sport

Football is results-driven and Curle will ultimately be judged on performances rather than words. But it's most certainly a welcome aspect of that breath of fresh air that he rarely leaves reporters struggling for a neat storyline or fans without a talking point.

It's inevitable that the new man at the helm will face pressure to sell some of Carlisle's talented youngsters before very long. Curle calls them his "boy band" – young, blonde-haired and making all the right music.

Credit must be handed to Eric Kinder, now bringing on Blackburn's youth, for developing such a fine group of young players during his time as youth team coach at Brunton Park. At a time when Carlisle's fortunes have dipped, it's been at least one source of encouragement to witness the progress of Kinder's kids‌a Kinder Surprise?

as any period spent in this division always carries the threat of a severe run of injuries landing you in trouble at the wrong end of the table.

But right now there's a sense of optimism about the supporters who make their way down Warwick Road on match days and that hasn't been the case for quite some while.

It's not job done yet, by any means. Curle will know that.

First priority is to get well clear of the relegation area and head up into a solid mid-table position from which further building on the new manager's initial foundations can follow.

At last we can say it should be interesting.

Sadly United will have to cash in eventually‌ you can't hold back the careers of talented youngsters. But the moves must be the right ones for players and club. Fans will demand that money raised from selling our brightest and best is largely re-invested in the playing side.

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Motoring| Winter Tyres

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T’S time to check your rubber boots – for two reasons.

One, your life may depend on them and secondly they could get you a hefty fine, three points on your licence for each defective tyre and possibly invalidate your insurance.

Last month saw Cumbria Police mount their annual spot checks as part of tyre safety month.

The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of driving on tyres with adequate tread depth and after the wettest winter on record, last year, will include essential advice about minimising the risk of aquaplaning (skidding on wet roads).

“Last winter was truly treacherous and at times like these, it’s essential that your tyres are safe and legal,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman of TyreSafe, one of the UK’s leading tyre safety organisations.

New figures obtained under a Freedom of Information request have revealed that millions of drivers are placing themselves and other road users in unnecessary danger by driving on unsafe or illegal tyres.

The law says that your vehicle is fitted with the right type and size of tyre for the purpose for which it is being used. They must also be inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

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Winter Tyres| Motoring

The minimum tread depth of your tyres is 1.6 millimetres, across the central ¾ of the tread, around the complete circumference of the tyre.

For safety reasons replacement is recommended before the legal limit is reached because the less tread you have, the longer it takes you to stop. Vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing at 3 millimetres.

“Driving on dangerous or illegal tyres can leave you vulnerable to a number of hazards such as longer stopping distances, loss of grip or an increased risk of aquaplaning but these can all be minimised with appropriate safety checks.”

To help drivers improve their safety on the road, TyreSafe recommends that drivers carry out three key safety checks at least once a month.

• • •

Tyre Pressure Tread depth (see above) Visual inspection to ensure it is free from cuts, lumps or bulges and there are no items embedded in the tread

A regular check of your tyres can help you avoid trouble.

Nowadays many drivers also keep a spare set of wheels with winter tyres fitted, to give extra grip in colder adverse conditions, in which the rubber compound of standard tyres can become less flexible and consequently less grippy.

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Feature| A day in the life of a Country Vet

A day in the life of a Country Vet

All creatures great and small

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et Caroline Jahnsdorf, from Belle Vue Vets, Wigton will be writing a regular creature feature for Guide readers and here she introduces herself and tells us what it will about.

Being a vet is a wonderfully varied… and no two days are ever been the same. In a mixed veterinary practice, it’s more than just a job… your work is your life.

Working from Wigton I look after all kinds of animals from cows to gerbils and everything in between. There are eight vets and collectively we provide a service to our clients, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. My days are divided between performing surgery, consultations and visiting farmers. When everyone has

gone home, the practice phones are switched over and the on-call vet’s twilight existence begins.., which means carrying a pager and a phone so we are always reachable.

At first I found the place names very confusing, I gave up looking for “Trapenna” in my A-Z… never in my wildest dreams imagining that it was spelled Torpenhow. I know it very well now though…a long with countless other places calculated to get a poor vet lost in the dark!

Our vets are lucky to have a brilliant team behind them.

There is a really friendly, can-do attitude about the place.

Friendly relations are only set aside for the Great Belle Vue Bake-Offs, which have drastically damaged the average body mass index of our employees. My nemesis is our work experience student, Katie aged 14, who will definitely win that TV show one day.

Rural Cumbria is a really challenging place to be a vet but I wouldn’t change a thing. The satisfaction you derive from delivering a calf at Caldbeck Common, in the rain at 3am, cannot be beaten.

Next time I shall bring you some interesting stories and tips about keeping your animals happy and healthy.

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With Caroline Jahnsdorf

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Feature| Jackie Cooper

Cold remedy, poultices and a hair tonic for brunettes…

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ackie Cooper BSc (hons) is a medical herbalist and member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, who practices from her clinic in Hethersgill, near Carlisle who believes.

She says that if make your own remedies, from ingredients as close to their natural state as possible, you can reduce the need for chemicals to preserve them and rely on the preserving qualities of those natural ingredients – which is more environmentally sustainable… and better for good health.

Here are three more of her top tips:

Garlic as a cold remedy - is my favourite cold

remedy. Not for the taste or the unsociable nature of its aroma, but for the speed at which it cures the nastiest of colds.

At the first sign of a cold (when the throat is starting to feel ‘scratchy’), just crush a whole clove (a clove not a whole bulb!) and quickly put into a baked potato, and eat as soon as possible. Garlic is highly antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal, as well as having many other powerful properties.

Don’t use it daily though, unless you really need it, and not in excess if you are pregnant or a ‘hot’ person!

White Cabbage Leaf poultices - have been used, since time immemorial, to reduce swelling and clear pus.

Break the high ridges of the leaf, clean and then dip the whole leaf in clean warm water. Apply it as a poultice on infected sores. You can attach it with a loose bandage. After an hour, or sooner if the leaf becomes warmer from the inflammation, replace it. Cabbage leaves have also been used historically in mastitis as a similar remedy.

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Photograph: Jackie

Cooper

Jackie Cooper| Feature

Rosemary Hair Tonic - Rosemary is used as a wonderful hair tonic, for darker haired folk. You can pick a small handful of leaves, and make a herbal tea from them by placing them into a teapot and pour boiling water onto them. Make sure that the infusion is covered, to keep all the lovely essential oils from escaping. Then strain and pour the liquid into a larger jug of warm water, and rinse your hair with it (after washing your hair). Massage your scalp, then rinse well. Rosemary is used by herbalists to stimulate the cerebral circulation, and so can improve blood supply to the scalp. Because of this, however, avoid using in high blood pressure, pregnancy or migraines.

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Fun & Games | Colouring Time

n i g n i r Colou

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Children’s Puzzles | Fun & Games

Word search

Kids’ Sudoku

Christmas Fun Christmas Santa Rudolph Tree Presents

Holly Snowman Tinsel Angel Nativity

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Puzzles| Take a Break

Catch-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

Across 1. Pieces of ___ (5) 4. ___ on the Roof (7) 8. A secret ___ (7) 9. Save it for a ___ day (5) 10. Put out to ___ (7) 11. Me and ___ (3) 12. ___ said than done (6) 14. ___ and liabilities (6) 19. Let sleeping dogs ___ (3) 21. A first ___ (7) 23. A ___ engagement (5) 24. Return to sender, address ___ (7) 25. ___ awaited (7) 26. Come up smelling of ___ (5) Down 2. Fun and ___ (5) 3. ___ chamber (7) 4. Forgive and ___ (6) 5. The ___ tricks department (5) 6. Act in haste, repent at ___ (7) 7. A ___ flush (5) 10. As easy as ___ (3) 13. Buying and ___ (7) 15. City ___ (7) 16. Original ___ (3) 17. ___ and the Beast (6) 18. An ___ a day keeps the doctor away (5) 20. Trial and ___ (5) 22. Keep a few___ in the fire (5)

ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to I in each empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the letters A to I.

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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.

Operation Christmas Child| Feature

Fill a shoebox with love and a child with joy

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HE late great comedian Les Dawson used to say that when he was small his family were poor that one Christmas they gave him an empty shoebox and told him it was “Action Man Deserter”.

A shoebox minus its footwear may seem pointless but for poor and disadvantaged children the world over a shoebox it now symbolises a gift or two.

For 25 years Operation Christmas Child has been delivering shoeboxes full of treats to such children, in the world’s poorest countries, and this year is no different.

Anyone can send one and the boxes can be filled with toys, wrapped sweets, hats and gloves, tooth brushes and tooth pastes, school supplies; in short all the things that we take for granted. It doesn’t take much time and it doesn’t have to be full of this season’s must have toys.

Over the years Operation Christmas Child has delivered 113 million shoes boxes to boys and girls in 130 countries around the world.

It’s amazing how much joy a shoebox can bring. You can get a list of suitable contents and more information from the website: www.smaritans-purse.org.uk Collection points in Carlisle include: Monkhill Methodist Chapel School Room, Orton Grange Café & Gifts, Shoe Zone, Uniform Shop Ltd, Carlisle Christian Fellowship.

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Feature| Christmas Truce

Border Regt. VC winners were part of The Christmas Truce

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e are launching series in which we aim, in each edition, to tell the story of the Border Regiment during World War 1. In our two-monthly editions, until November 2018, we will recount what the regiment’s men were doing during the corresponding months, where they fought, who they were and how they suffered. Christmas 2014 marks the centenary of the Christmas Truce, between British and German troops. It saw soldiers from both sides lay down their arms and meet to celebrate Christmas, together, in No Man’s Land.

Cumbrian soldiers of The Border Regiment were there; this is their story.

On October 5, 1914, the 7th Division of which the 2nd Battalion of the Border Regiment was a part, embarked at Southampton for Zeebrugge, Belgium. By October 15 they were in the front line, east of Ypres, at Zillebeke and had their first contact with the enemy in what became known as the First Battle of Ypres.

In December they were at Sailly and on December 18 fought in the last action before Christmas. The attack on the German positions was unsuccessful with the loss of 114 officers and men.

Two private soldiers of the Battalion, Abraham Acton from Whitehaven and James Smith from Workington, who had joined the Battalion at the beginning of December, were both on the frontline and were awarded the Victoria Cross.

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18, 1915 read “For Conspicuous Bravery on 21st December at Rouges Banc in voluntarily going from their trench and rescuing a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy’s trenches for 75 hours and on the same day again leaving their trench voluntarily, under heavy fire, to bring under cover another wounded man. They were under fire for 60 minutes whilst the wounded men into safety.”

On Christmas Day the enemy holding the trenches opposite signalled that they wished to speak to an officer and when one went, over, an armistice was proposed for both sides to bury their dead. The Christmas Truce had begun and the soldiers of both sides, including Ptes Acton and Smith, met in No Man’s Land.

Pte Robert Roper who mobilised with Ptes Acton and Smith to the Western Front was also there. He wrote to his wife in

Christmas Truce| Feature

Border Regt 2nd Battalion: Pte James Smith - sitting Left. Pte Abraham Acton – Standing second in from the left (distinct ears) Denton Holme, Carlisle, on December 28, saying: “We have just come out of the trenches for four days, the last time we were in we fought a battle, a night attack on the German trenches but there was too many of them and we had an armistice on Xmas day to bury the dead. The Germans and us were talking quite friendly between the trenches which are only 80 yards apart and they buried the men who fell near the trenches, it was a sight I shall never forget as long as I live. Dear Jennie I shall have some stories to tell if I come back home. I shall say nothing now because you would not understand.”

In the Border Regiment’s sector the Truce held until January 8, 1915 when the Battalion’s War Diary recorded “firing recommenced on this day”.

Private Roper survived the war and returned home to tell his stories. Private Smith VC was wounded in March 1915, but survived the War. Private Acton VC was killed in action at Festubert on May 16, 1915 and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, in northern France. Smith’s VC and medals are in Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, at Carlisle Castle and Acton’s are in the Beacon Museum, at Whitehaven.

This article was written from archive material held at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, where you can see artefacts from the First World War, immerse yourself in an interactive trench environment and much more at the newly opened Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life located in Carlisle Castle. Open 7 days a week (closed Christmas and New Year). For more information go to: www. cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org or call 01228 532774.

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What’s On

Music / Theatre / Film / Comedy / Other / Music / Theatre Sat 8 Nov Carlisle Blues Rock Festival Megadeth UK Clubrock, Carlisle The Guns & Roses Experience Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Tue 11 Nov area 11 Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

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Skindred Brickyard, Carlisle

//music Sun 2 Nov Salt House Kirkgate, Cockermouth -----------------------------------------------Tues 4 Nov Marika Hackman Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Fri 7 Nov UCSU Student Night Clubrock, Carlisle The Doors Alive Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat 7 - 9 Nov Carlisle Blues Rock Festival The Venue -----------------------------------------------

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Fri 14 Nov 2014 Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman Kirkgate, Cockermouth Cosmic Cat Brickyard, Carlisle Anti-Nowhere League + Fat Albert Carnegie Theatre Workington -----------------------------------------------Sat 15 Nov Gimp Fist Clubrock, Carlisle Anything Goes Silent Disco Brickyard, Carlisle Carlisle Musical Society: A Song for Remembrance Sands Centre, Carlisle The South Carnegie Theatre, Workington -----------------------------------------------Mon 17 Nov The Voyeurs Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------18 Nov Mike Denver Plus Support Carnegie, Workington.

----------------------------------------------Fri 21 Nov Killahertz Clubrock, Carlisle Queen II Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Sat 22 Nov Livewire Night Clubrock, Carlisle Cockney Rejects Brickyard, Carlisle Think Floyd Carnegie, Workington Ceilidh with local band Thrice Brewed.

Thursby Parish Hall -----------------------------------------------Sun 23 Nov Slack Alice + support Kirkgate, Cockermouth UB40 Sands Centre, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Mon 24 Nov Skindred Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Thur 27 Nov Blaze Bayley Clubrock, Carlisle Wayne Hussey Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------Fri 28 Nov Sunk + We are quasars Brickyard, Carlisle Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh Lindow Hall, Bowness-onSolway -----------------------------------------------Sat 29 Nov Motown & Soul Night Brickyard, Carlisle 70s Soul Disco Sunset Suit, Carlilse United Football Stadium -----------------------------------------------Fri 5 Dec Black Lace Clubrock, Carlisle Neon Waltz Brickyard, Carlisle

The Postcard Band| Feature

heatre

The Postcard Band will be playing at The Birckyard on Friday Novemeber 14 Stephen said: “I never thought I’d be performing at the Brickyard again. I’ve been at gigs and been gutted that I wasn’t on stage playing; it was like a real ache. It’s like a boomerang effect you can’t ever get rid of it.”

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ew Carlisle band; The Postcard Band is a snap shot of red brick streets, seaside holidays & life seen through the haziness of old style Polaroids – we’ve plagiarised that from their website but we couldn’t sum them up better if we tried (and we did try).

Taking inspiration from the girl bands of the 60s, the Beatles and the Housemartins The Postcard Bands music is unquestionably mood-lifting and up-beat with Stephen Dunn’s smooth, Paul Heaton-esque lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Andy Harper on guitar and backing vocals, and Andy Cairns on Keyboard and backing vocals.

“We weren’t sure it would work because we don’t have any drums, we were very self-conscious because we’re missing some vital elements but we think it works,” said Stephen, “We all have really stand up. There’s a thin vail with just three of us and we have to generate some big sounds. You’ve got to use things in a different way and think of ways to fill sounds. Andy Cairns plays the piano but he’s responsible for the bass as well. I guess even the voices are an instrument in themselves, although that sounds a bit w*nkery really doesn’t it?”

The guys are also lined up to play at the Christmas Light Switch On in Carlisle on Sunday November 16. Stephen giggled with pure joy when I mentioned it, he said: “What an opportunity. We’ll be playing alongside Collabro, in the middle of town; Carlisle city centre is a brilliant venue.”

Despite being a bit older and a bit wiser, The Postcard Band show no sign of slowing down, Stephen said: “Doing the promotional side of things is all part of the fun. Even in the old days I was there with a packet of felt tip pens in hand and sticking posters on park benches, the urinal walls and telephone boxes; anywhere people would be forced to look at them and I’m doing that all again now.” w “We’re working on a new set list already; there will be a couple of covers but 99% of our stuff will be originals stuff.”

The Postcard Band will be back in the studio recording again in January and have hopes to release an album in in the summer of 2015, Stephen said: “We’ve really got our sights set on Kendal Calling next year.”

This is not the first time these three have played together, they played together in Giant Loop of Sound; just one of the large number of bands these musical wizards have been a part of.

“We’ve gelled in a different way, we all know each other’s styles and how to compliment that.”

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What’s On

Music / Theatre / Film / Comedy / Other / Music / Thea-

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bad manners Brickyard, carlisle

Sun 21 Dec Danny Bryant + Support Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------

Thur 27 Nov Peter Pan Sand Centre, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------

Fri 23 Dec Grim Up North III Clubrock, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat 27 December Motown & Soul Night Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Tue 2 Dec When Did You Last See Your Trousers?

Carnegie, Workington ----------------------------------------------Thur 4 Dec Holly At Christmas Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------

Sun 28 Dec Bad Manners Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Fri 5 Dec Murder One Night Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------

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Fri 12- 31 Dec Sing-A-Long-A Frozen Sands Centre -----------------------------------------------

Sat 6 Dec Falling Red & The Sun Explodes Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Mon 3 - Wed 5 Nov Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap Sands Centre -----------------------------------------------

Sun 7 Dec Achanak Kirkgate, Cockermouth Carlisle Community Choir Wigton Road Methodist Church, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Fri 7 Nov Swan Lake Sands Centre -----------------------------------------------

Sat 13 Dec loose Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat 14 Dec Blue Feeling Clubrock, Carlisle Sat 20 Dec Dirty/DC Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

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Fri 26 Dec Aladdin Carnegie, Workington

Thur 13 Nov Andrew Newton: The Hypnotist Live!

Carnegie, Workington ----------------------------------------------Sun 16 Nov Vampires Rock Sands Centre Music Hall Tavern Carnegie, Workington ----------------------------------------------Thur 20 Nov Swan Lake Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------

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sing -a-long frozen sands centre, carlisle

UBER|| Feature Dracula

looking great at Eight UBER is coming back around this year to celebrate its eighth birthday!

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his year looks as though it’s going to be a party to remember. With guests including Yousuf, house music legend, Gregg Wilson and Dirty-Bird man Eats Everything.

The acts for this year’s birthday celebrations are sure to bring some major tunes to the Venue's dance floors; Yousuf, who has followed UBER from the beginning, will be one of the few DJ’s owning the decks this December. Greg Wilson will also take to the decks, after playing for UBER at the Melting Pot four years ago Greg is back for more, and who can blame him.

With acts as big as Annie Mac and Fat Boy Slim this year has been unmistakeably one of the best so far. The acts for this year’s birthday celebrations are sure to bring some major tunes to the Venue’s dance floors.

Having attracted big name acts such as Annie Mac and Fat Boy Slim this year has been unmistakeably one of the best so far.

After only eight years UBER is going from strength to strength and is more than ready to get the party people on their feet this December in Carlisle. Looks like they're all grown up now!

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What’s On

Music / Theatre / Film / Comedy / Other / Music / Theatre

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Ross noble: Tangentleman sands centre, carlisle

//film

//comedy

Mon 3 Nov Frank (15) Tullie House, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Sun 23 Nov Ross Noble: Tangentleman sands centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Mon 10 Nov The Wind Rises (PG) Tullie House, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Sat 3 Jan Roy Chubby Brown Sands Centre, Carlisle

Mon 17 Nov Fruitvale Station (18) Tullie House, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat 22 Nov Wakolda Brampton Community Centre -----------------------------------------------Mon 24 Nov Calvary (15) Tullie House, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Fri 12 Dec Saving Mr Banks Brampton Community Centre 74 | The Carlisle Guide

Sun 9 Nov Wall face Tullie House, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Sat 15 + Sun 16 Nov Brampton Arts and Crafts Annual Exhibition The Hut, Brampton Community Centre Table Top and Coffee Morning.

Thursby Parish Hall -----------------------------------------------Mon Nov 17 - Sat Nov 22 Art For Aid Art Exhibition Sticky Bits Café, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Fri 21 - Sun 23 Nov Kirkgate Art Exhibition & Auction Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------

Tue 11 Nov Fly Fishing The Hut, Brampton Community Centre ------------------------------------------------

Fri 21 - Sun 23 Nov Kirkgate Art Exhibition & Auction Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------

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Sat 22 Nov Food & History Evening with Stuart Eastwood and John Crouch.

Thursby Parish Hall

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

heatre / Film / Comedy / Other / Music / Theatre / Film / Comedy / Other / Music Paul Hollywood Sand Centre Sun 23 Nov Festive Craft & Gift Fair Currock House Community Centre -----------------------------------------------Sun 30 Nov Christmas Bingo.

Thursby Parish Hall ------------------------------------------------

Sat 6 Dec Table Top and Coffee Morning.

Thursby Parish Hall Guitar and ukulel for beginners Brampton Community Centre -----------------------------------------------Fri Jan 2 Laugh Yourself Better with Patrick Monahan Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Tues 9 Dec Dr. Bill Shannon Murus ille famosus: Depictions and descriptions of Hadrian's Wall before Camden -----------------------------------------------Fri 11 Dec Stunning In Silver Spotlight Talks Tullie House, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat 13 Dec Table Top and Coffee Morning.

Thursby Parish Hall -----------------------------------------------Tue 16 + Wed 17 Dec Strictly Kirkgate Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth Sun 11 Jan War Games Exhibition Tullie House, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

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Stnning in silver spotlight talks Tullie house, carlisle

You shall go to the ball!

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rampton Players continue their long tradition of pantomimes with their eighth consecutive performance which will this year be Cinderella…with a twist.

The experienced Ruth Atkinson returns as director / producer and this year’s newcomer is 13-year-old Abbie Smith as the fairy godmother.

Also returning to the stage is former panto director, Janice Nixon, as the evil baroness.

Brampton’s new talent will be whipped into shape by young choreographer Emily Atkinson, who although only 15, has a wealth of experience, plus bags of enthusiasm and energy.

The company encourages commitment and energy in its chorus and for some youngsters the chorus is as much as they want while for others it’s a stepping stone to a major role, as it was for this year’s leading lady, Lauren Sweeney. Lauren has just started a course in the Performing Arts, at Carlisle College. Cinderella is at Brampton Community Centre, Tues Dec 30 (5pm); Friday Jan 2 (7.30pm) & Sat Jan 3 (2pm & 7.30pm).

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Wildlife of the Solway Firth | The Common Dragonet

Wildlife of The Solway Firth no. 32 The BLACK BREAM

Spondyliosoma cantharus

By Mark Vollers

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he Black Bream is no relation to the Common Bream of fresh water habitats, but one of a widespread family of fishes ( The Sparidae) found in temperate and warm seas worldwide. It is an occasional Summer visitor to the Solway Firth and may become more common as sea temperatures continue to rise. They are a beautiful silvery deep bodied fish growing up to 60cm long with several rows of small sharp teeth used for grazing on seaweeds and catching small prey like immature cuttlefish.

Black Bream come into shallow water to breed, the male scooping out a hollow in the gravel with his tail for the

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female to lay her eggs in. At this time he aggressively defends his territory and acquires broad black vertical bands on his flanks up until the eggs hatch. The young fish shoal together in the vicinity of the nest for several months until moving into deeper water. These fish are protogynous, meaning that females have the ability to change into males in later life.

As a commercial catch they have some value, but most Bream seen at the fishmonger will have been commercially farmed in Spain or Greece. We always have some of these beautiful fish in the aquarium at Maryport as they readily adapt to captivity and thrive in community displays with other species, on occasion even breeding.

Tide Timetables| Transport

NOVEMBER 2014

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05 56 07 18 08 27 09 25 10 13

5.6 5.7 6.3 6.7 7.2

18 33 19 45 20 48 21 41 22 28

6.0 6.3 6.8 7.3 7.6

00 05 01 25 02 38 03 45 04 42

0.2 -0.0 -0.3 -0.6 -0.8

12 39 13 59 15 09 16 11 17 06

0.4 0.2 -0.1 -0.5 -0.8

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

TH O F SA SU M

10 57 11 37

7.5 7.6

00 34 01 14

7.6 7.3

23 12 23 54 12 16 12 54 13 32

7.7 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.2

05 34 06 19 07 01 07 40 08 17

-1.0 -1.1 -1.0 -0.9 -0.6

17 56 18 42 19 25 20 06 20 45

-1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -0.8 -0.6

11 12 13 14 15

TU W TH F e SA

01 54 02 35 03 19 04 13 05 20

6.8 6.4 5.8 5.4 5.0

14 10 14 50 15 39 16 39 17 52

6.7 6.3 5.8 5.4 5.2

08 51 09 24 09 58 10 43 11 45

-0.3 -0.0 0.4 0.7 0.9

21 22 21 59 22 43 23 39

16 17 18 19 20

SU M TU W TH

06 36 07 46 08 43 09 27 10 05

5.0 5.2 5.6 6.1 6.5

19 06 20 09 21 00 21 43 22 21

5.2 5.5 5.8 6.3 6.6

00 51 02 00 02 58 03 48 04 33

0.7 0.5 0.2 -0.0 -0.3

21 22 23 24 25

F SA O SU M TU

10 41 11 16 11 53 00 12 00 53

7.0 7.2 7.4 7.3 7.3

22 57 23 34

7.0 7.2

12 31 13 14

7.5 7.5

05 16 05 57 06 40 07 20 08 00

26 27 28 29 30

W TH F SA d SU

01 38 02 27 03 21 04 24 05 36

7.2 7.0 6.5 6.2 6.0

14 00 14 50 15 48 16 55 18 08

7.3 7.1 6.7 6.4 6.3

08 42 09 25 10 13 11 10

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19 18 20 23 21 21 22 11 22 57

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01 01 02 11 03 17 04 18 05 10

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13 31 14 40 15 47 16 45 17 37

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11 20 11 59 00 19 00 57 01 35

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-0.7 -0.7 -0.6 -0.5 -0.3

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TH F SA SU e M

02 12 02 51 03 36 04 27 05 27

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14 26 15 07 15 53 16 50 17 55

6.6 6.3 5.8 5.5 5.3

08 59 09 31 10 09 10 56 11 54

-0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.7

21 33 22 08 22 49 23 42

-0.1 0.1 0.3 0.5

13 04 14 16 15 13 16 03 16 49

0.9 0.7 0.4 0.1 -0.3

16 17 18 19 20

TU W TH F SA

06 37 07 42 08 40 09 28 10 12

5.1 5.3 5.7 6.2 6.7

19 05 20 08 21 01 21 49 22 32

5.3 5.5 5.8 6.3 6.7

00 47 01 56 02 59 03 54 04 44

0.6 0.5 0.2 -0.0 -0.3

13 05 14 16 15 19 16 15 17 06

0.8 0.6 0.3 -0.0 -0.3

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17 33 18 16 18 59 19 42 20 24

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7.2 7.5

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23 15 23 58 12 18 13 03 13 51

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05 33 06 19 07 05 07 49 08 35

-0.6 -0.8 -0.9 -1.0 -0.9

17 56 18 44 19 32 20 18 21 04

-0.6 -0.9 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0

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26 27 28 29 30

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02 19 03 11 04 07 05 08 06 18

7.3 7.0 6.5 6.2 5.8

14 41 15 35 16 33 17 37 18 48

7.5 7.3 6.8 6.5 6.2

09 19 10 05 10 55 11 53 00 31

-0.8 -0.5 -0.3 -0.0 -0.1

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Solution to Crossword

Solution to Sudoku

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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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Summary of train times between

Train Timetables | 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

0620 0638 0646 0729

0557 0626 0644 0651 0658 0709 0724 0742 0750 0834

0650 0719 0737 0744 0751 0801 0812 0831 0839 0922

0758 0826 0843 0849 0856 -

0903 0921 0929 1012

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1052 1135

1010 1038 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1236

1131 1158 1215 1222 1228 1238 1251 1309 1317 1401

1231 1259 1316 1322 1328 1338 1348 1406 1414 1458

1331 1359 1416 1422 1428 1438 1449 1507 1515 1559

1452 1520 1537 1544 1551 1602 1612 1629 1637 1721

1640 1708 1725 1731 1740 1751 1800 1818 1826 1910

1728 1758 1815 1822 1827 1845 1855 1912 1920 2004

1934 1952 2000 2043

2030 2151 2048 2211 2056 2139 -

0620 0638 0646 0729

0609 0635 0651 0658 0705 0715 0724 0742 0750 0834

0655 0724 0742 0749 0756 0806 0816 0834 0842 0926

0758 0826 0843 0849 0856 -

0915 0933 0941 1024

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1051 1136

1010 1038 1055 11x01 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1238

1122 1149 1206 1213 1218 1229 1239 -

1254 1312 1320 1404

1233 1301 1318 1324 1330 1340 1350 1408 1416 1500

1350 1418 1435 1441 1447 1457 1507 1525 1533 1617

1452 1520 1537 1544 1551 1601 1611 1629 1637 1721

1533 1601 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1806

1726 1754 1811 1817 1822 1833 1843 1901 1909 1953

1934 1952 2000 2044

2030 2048 2056 2140

Sundays 1233 1433 1251 1451 1259 1459 1341 1543

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1633 1651 1659 1743

1933 1951 1959 2043

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1910 1947 1959 2020 -

2110 2147 2159 2220 -

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

0613 0624 0644 0651 0704 0707 0714 0733 0805

0559 0609 0628 0636 0651 0654 0701 0720 0754 0744 0823 0834 0854 -

0722 0729 0740 0744 0751 0810 0843 0905 0908 0915 0934 1005

0744 0823 0834 0854 0838 0917 0928 0948 0955 1006 1009 1016 1034 1108

0901 0904 0911 0930 1001 0938 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1208

0838 0917 0928 0948 0955 1006 1010 1016 1035 1109 1043 1122 1133 1153 1200 1211 1214 1221 1240 1314

0938 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1208 1138 1217 1228 1248 -

1040 1119 1130 1151 1158 1209 1212 1219 1238 1311 1254 1302 1314 1318 1324 1344 1416

1150 1229 1240 1300 1307 1318 1321 1328 1347 1420 1247 1326 1337 1357 1404 1415 1418 1425 1444 1517

1247 1326 1337 1357 1404 1415 1418 1425 1444 1517 1420 1459 1510 1530 1537 1550 1553 1600 1619 1653

1420 1459 1510 1530 1537 1555 1558 1605 1626 1700

1512 1551 1603 1622 1630 1643 1647 1654 1714 1748

1631 1710 1721 1741 1752 1804 1807 1814 1835 1910

1727 1805 1816 1836 1844 1856 1900 1906 1925 1959

1814 1853 1904 1924 -

1915 1954 2005 2025 -

2037 2116 2127 2147 -

2200 2239 2250 2310 -

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1525 1604 1616 1636 1643 1654 1657 1704 1723 1755

1636 1715 1726 1746 1753 1806 1809 1816 1835 1909

1740 1819 1830 1850 1859 1911 1914 1921 1939 2012

1814 1853 1904 1924 -

1900 1939 1950 2010 -

2015 2052 2104 2125 -

2145 2224 2235 2255 -

Sundays 1410 1710 1447 1747 1459 1759 1520 1820 -

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

No Sunday service between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness. ss s ne es ur rn n s -F on d t s n n ve -Fu as wn s i ld e gt oa m n or ia to ne i to ie gl ft ha n al d e kle in y sle yp el o nR tr on ton ow am kby le ven gg asc llaf ro te ing ork sto ther Be rkic rli rr k i xfi ree Mill hi arto arr ec oot mb Mar spa igt als ay t r e l e i r e s o a a i r i l o S S S W D B P A C A W K R F H W N Ca F D S G B B

For train times and fares information visit www.northernrail.org or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50

For train times and fares information visit our website or call National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50.

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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

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Carlisle Racecourse 01228 554700

If you would like your service listed here please call: 01946 816 716 Schools Trinity School Austin Friars St Monica’s School Newman Catholic School St Cuthbert’s Catholic Community School Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle College University of Cumbria

01228 516051 01228 528042 01228 404942 01228 607505 01228 607545 01228 822700 01228 616234

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

01228 633766 01228 533233 0871 224 0240

Tourist Information Carlisle VisitScotland Gretna Brampton

01228 598596 01461 337834 016977 3433

Travel & Weather Bus Timetables Stagecoach North West Train Timetables Lake District Weather Service Vets Eden Veterinary Centre Ashlea Veterinary Centre RSPCA

Carlisle TIC 01228 598596

0871 200 22 33 01228 597 222 08457 48 49 50 0844 846 2444

01228 541999 01228 549177 01228 512893

Lake District Weather 0844 846 2444

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Wrap yourself up in Christmas... ...at the Lanes, Carlisle Late night shopping every Thursday 20 November to 18 December until 9pm

75 Stores under one roof 82 | The Carlisle Guide

600 secured car parking spaces www.thelanesshopping.co.uk