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HOWDENS They might be part of a nationwide company, but the Kingstown branch of Howdens Joinery like to keep it local.
The Kingstown outlet of the UK’s largest kitchen manufacturer, boasts a beautiful showroom, where staff are only too happy to help people find their dream kitchen. As well as a trade outlet, the showroom has been open to the public for the last 5 years, but recently welcomed a new team of experienced staff, including manager Ross Allan. Having previously worked in Canada in telecoms and then all over the UK and Ireland, Ross was recommended to the company by a good friend and landed the role of Kitchen Designer three years ago. He since worked his way up to Assistant Manager and took over managing the Kingstown branch earlier this year. As one of the lesser known Howdens branches, Ross is determined to make Kingstown’s best kept secret a success and to spread the word about their spectacular public showroom. Settling into his new role, he has already set about making improvements, giving particular focus to customer service. 2
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He said: “I’m enjoying it, especially meeting new people. We’re a new team, so we want people to come in and meet us. The atmosphere is great up here, very friendly and welcoming.”
The kitchen is the heart of the home and the smell of freshly brewed coffee walking into the Kingstown depot certainly gives it that homely ambience. Customers can enjoy a free brew while they browse and on Fridays are even treated to a free breakfast.
“We’re here to help people make the best of the space that they have got.” These thoughtful additions are a sign of good things to come, staff are friendly and attentive and aim to put their shoppers at ease. They offer a free plan and design service, with a team of experienced designers on hand to help homeowners make the most of their kitchen. Ross said: “We’re here to help and to make sure the kitchen is right for the customer. We actually listen to them and to what they want, rather than telling them what they need to have.”
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He added: “We’re here to help people make the best of the space that they have got.” Howden’s boast a huge range of kitchen styles to suit all spaces, tastes and budgets, with everything in the showroom readily available from stock. All kitchens are supplied through the customer’s local tradesman and the team are only too happy to help them find a good one if necessary.
“If you wanted a kitchen you could come in, pick one and take it away with you today.” Ross said: “One of the reasons that people should come to us is that we have everything available in stock, there’s no six week waiting list. If you wanted a kitchen you could come in, pick one and take it away with you today.” Situated just off Junction 44 on the M6 and easily accessible from the A595, Kingstown is ideally located for those travelling from west Cumbria and over the Scottish borders, as well as Carlisle and the surrounding areas.
Ross added: “Although we’re a nationwide company, we are quite local and we like to look after our customers.” To find your dream kitchen, contact Ross and the team on 01228 690600 or call into the showrrom at Unit 28, Leabank Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle CA3 0HB Main Picture: Left to right, Bailey Cromie, Sophie Conley, Duncan Murchison, Manager Ross Allan, Bob Hodgson, Ashley Gill and Tom Dixon
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Kicking things off, September will see Carlisle once again host Cumbria Pride. This year’s theme, the ‘Autumn of Diversity’ will combine the annual celebration of diversity, with a serious message about equality across the world. We should be extremely proud to host one of the UK’s fastest growing Pride events and while the event on 16 September will be a day filled with fun and entertainment, it will also be about raising awareness of inequalities elsewhere and of course, offering support to anyone who needs it. Also returning this September/October, is the Borderlines Book Festival, which will see a whole host of renowned writers and speakers descend on the city. I spoke to one of those prolific writers and the Festival’s Honorary President, Hunter Davies, who touched my heart with tales of his late wife, the Carlisle writer, Margaret Forster. This issue also includes interviews with Blues legend, Jon Amor, as the Carlisle Blues and Rock Festival makes a comeback, Emma Rydal on her new play and some local people doing truly remarkable things in the city. No doubt the pumpkins will soon be appearing in the supermarkets, so we’ve included some spooky stories and a round-up of Halloween happenings to get you in the mood for the macabre. When you’ve finished carving, turn to our food section for a recipe that will turn the rest of your lantern into a delicious dessert as well as some fiery fare, to ensure your Bonfire Night celebrations go off with a bang. Have a great autumn! Sarah x
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CONTENTS
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F E AT U R E S
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CUMBRIA PRIDE
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H U N T E R DAV I E S
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E D W I N TA L B O T
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CARLISLE BLUES
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HAUNTED CARLISLE
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OUR CARLISLE
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H O S E P L AY I N CARLISLE
H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y
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K I T C H E N R E - P O RT E R : A I T KO N A R M S
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BONFIRE NIGHT RECIPES
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E M M A RY D A L : S O A K E D
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CARLISLE PRIDE
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CUMBRIA Pride Cumbria Pride returns this autumn for a celebration of diversity, with a serious message. Members of the LGBT community across Cumbria will arrive in Carlisle city centre on 16 September, for the eighth annual event. Cumbria Pride represents the UK’s second largest county, welcoming people from all across the north west corner. Attendees look to the event for a chance to be themselves, while offering support to others elsewhere in the world who are faced with atrocities simply because of who they are. One of the fastest growing UK Pride events, Cumbria Pride offers a line-up comparable to that of the larger cities. This year will showcase a whole host of local talent, alongside successful artists with numerous records to their name. Following appearances on Ellen Degeneres, Tom Andrews will headline, along with Penrith jazz singer Georgie Braggins, who made her name on The Voice. The event will also see 911’s, Lee Brennan, play a rare hometown gig. The growing success of Cumbria Pride is testament to the volunteers, whose only reward for their year-round hard work, is seeing the whole thing come together on the day. Glenn Anderson joined the Cumbria Pride committee five years ago and until recently was Chair of Pride. He has 8
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previously ran numerous pubs and clubs, including opening the gay bar, Outrageous. Glenn believes having venues such as this in Carlisle has helped opened people’s imaginations and been instrumental in the city embracing diversity. He said: “I think things have improved greatly and the police have been instrumental. The LGBT community have found reporting incidents of hate crimes and verbal abuse much easier because the police do listen and they are approachable and they also now have a very large, visible, interactive presence at Pride events.” Along with the many music and entertainment acts on the day, a number of prominent speakers will take to the stage to spread Pride’s real message, that of equality. And there will be marquees offering support and advice for anyone struggling with their sexuality. Glenn said: “There is a very serious side to our message, it’s nice to mix it in with a bit of fun but we’re extremely conscious of our duty. “The important thing that we want to demonstrate this year, is that it’s okay to be yourself. It’s just important that you can see that other people have found the strength to stand up and be counted, but also live comfortably within their own skin.”
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Growing up in a time when there was no acceptance of gay men, Glenn has been a staunch advocate for equal rights for many years. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexualty in the UK.
“I’m very proud of Cumbria Pride, it has instilled a very warm feeling inside to see such an expression of love and openness on the day...” Glenn explained: “Given the benefit of my own personal experience and that of the committee, it will actually help educate people going forward to be more accepting of who they are, without having to endure all the heartache that people of my generation and older had to experience.”
Despite seeing positive changes in Carlisle itself, this year’s theme, ‘Autumn of Diversity’ has been inspired by what organisers believe to be a decline in people’s acceptance of diversity issues across the world. From the hatred being instilled in Russia, to President Trump’s banning of the transgender community from the military. Glenn said: “It’s our job in first world countries to stand up against what’s happening and what demonstrations such as Cumbria Pride do is give notice to our local politicians that we’re aware of what’s going on.” From what started as just 50 people attending the first ever event in the Student’s Union, Cumbria Pride has come a long way. He added: “I’m very proud of Cumbria Pride, it has instilled a very warm feeling inside to see such an expression of love and openness on the day and that has come about because of a very small group of people. They have basically helped mould a situation where thousands of people attend the city centre once a year to celebrate their diversity.” For more information visit www.cumbriapride.org The Carlisle Guide
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Home Is Where The Art Is Owning an art gallery, Ben Heslop and his wife Hannah admire beautiful art on a daily basis. But how do they adorn the walls of their Carlisle home? Moving into the town house on Currock Road in December last year, the final carpet has just been put down. As to be expected, the home of two people who sell art for a living is beautifully decorated and curated down to the finest detail. But it is still, first and foremost a family home. The couple have a baby on the way, a 16 year old daughter Sophie and a son, Elijah, who at two and a half, helps them to maintain that ‘lived-in’ look. Keeping the traditional features of their home, Ben and Hannah have added modern furnishings to put a contemporary twist on a period house. Every room has its own personality, from the bold frames in the chic living room, to the rustic wood and traditional Lakeland animals in the dining room. Ben said: “I don’t mind minimalist design, but you need features that will draw the eye in. While we keep featured wallpaper to a minimum - I like plain, cool or dark and rich coloured walls - I like something to be on there that will really jump out as a focal point.” 10
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Their personal art collection has built up over time, with each piece chosen carefully for its own individual reasons. When it comes to their home, they both decide on everything, although Ben admits to occasionally experiencing the knee-jerk reaction of seeing a piece and wanting it instantly. He said: “One of the curses of being surrounded by really nice pieces of art is that you can end up wanting to take it all home. Obviously not everything in the gallery is my specific taste or would fit our house, but there are pieces that you just think ‘wow, I’ve got to have that.’ ” Ben’s favourite, ‘Love’ by Simon Bull was given to the couple as a wedding gift from the artist’s son and the Heaton Cooper’s in the dining room depict views that have special significance to them. Meanwhile, they chose the John Russell in the bedroom as the centrepiece to the room and then decorated in keeping with the colour schemes of the painting. Ben said: “Sometimes the piece is picked for the place and other times the piece picks the place.”
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He said: “It’s nice to be able to get things framed well at the gallery, to not to have to worry about that. If we find a piece that means something to us, such as the original deeds to the house, we can really make a feature of it.” For Ben, it’s important that the art in his home is a talking point of the room, that it captivates the audience in some way and starts a discussion. And of course, there’s nothing like knowing that the artist has had a personal connection with the piece hanging in your living room.
Even Elijah’s room hasn’t escaped the artistic brush, with framed Dr Seuss pictures, printed onto dictionary pages and a mural painted by Hannah herself. The piece of the two bears is by a Finnish artist, and was chosen as Elijah’s middle name is Bear. Throughout the house, Ben has made unique features from unconventional pieces, such as the deeds to the house and the large vintage map of the Lake District, lending a really personal touch to the home.
Ben said: “I’m very lucky to be surrounded by really nice originals. “I really like the work of local artist, Alan Stones because his pieces often leave me wondering what they’re about and what has inspired them. My favourite is At Low Tide, I find that really interesting.” And with a nod to Simon Wright’s cow on the living room wall, he added: “But other things just make you smile. Every time I look at that cow it makes me feel happy and sometimes that’s as simple as it needs to be.”
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30 September to 8 October
Hunter Davies: Beyond Borderlines The Cumbrian-connected writer will return to the Carlisle this October, for the fourth Borderlines book festival. Since growing up in Carlisle, Cumbria has been a continual source of subject matter for Hunter Davies’ writing career. Perhaps most famous for penning the only authorised biography of the Beatles, his publications include numerous books about the Lake District and biographies of prolific Lakeland people, from Wainwright to Eddie Stobbart. The county is one very close to his heart. For the last 30 years, Hunter and his late wife, respected Carlisle author, Margaret Forster, split their time between London and their house on Loweswater, where they lived for six months of the year. Hunter sold the house after Margaret died last year, unable to bear being there alone. He said: “It was awful, it was so sad I couldn’t bare it, but I just wanted it over with quickly.” Throughout his grief, the author and journalist has continued to do what he does best, writing about Margaret and his grievous loss. Hunter explained: “I’ve always written about everything that has happened to me in my life, I’ve made a profession out of writing about me. I’ve got no shame, no secrets, no embarrassment. 12
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“I’ve made a profession out of writing about me. I’ve got no shame, no secrets, no embarrassment.” “I think writing about it and turning it all into copy helps me, it gives me an occupation, a subject.” Now for the first time, Hunter will be joined by his daughter Caitlin, a successful novelist herself, in an author event on Friday 6 October at the Carlisle Book Festival. The two will share ‘Memories of Margaret and Mum’, reflecting on life with Margaret and the influence she had on their writing careers. Hunter is intrigued to hear Caitlin’s experience as his daughter from her perspective, if a little concerned that she will ruin his stories. He said: “I want to hear how being our daughter affected her, we haven’t really talked about it. I always tried to get her to write, but she refused for so long to do any journalism, perhaps it was a reaction against us.” He continued: “Margaret was always willing to be interrupted by the children when they were growing up, her door was always open, whereas I would go to my room, clutching my head shouting ‘don’t you dare come in, I’m working’.
So the children never really knew that their mother was a published writer, until they were teenagers. But Caitlin will probably deny that.” Caitlin will also read extracts from her mother’s schoolgirl diaries which are due to be published this Christmas. Meanwhile the family are still deciding what to do with Margaret’s older, more personal confessions, that were discovered after her death. Although it’s the children who harbour the most reservations, to Hunter, everything is copy. He said: “She never destroyed them, so she must have known that they were going to be found eventually. In her 1998 diary, she writes...‘I imagine that people like me, in years to come, will enjoy reading the lives of ordinary people.’ It was in her mind that the diaries would be read, that’s my argument.”
Borderlines takes place from Saturday 30 September to Sunday 8 October. For the full programme visit www.borderlinescarlisle.co.uk
In his second event of the literary festival, Hunter will partake in ‘Get Back to the Beatles’, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Liverpool String Quartet will play a selection of Beatles songs, introduced by Hunter, who will provide an insight into how the songs came to be written. The event takes place in the ballroom of the Crown and Mitre Hotel, the very same one where the band was famously thrown out of a dinner dance in 1963, for wearing leather jackets. Writing in the programme for the festival, of which he is Honorary President, Hunter said: “I don’t think there have been many (book festivals) so far which offer an event melding music and words, with a professional author teaming up with professional classical musicians to tell us some stories. “This is a first for Borderlines, one of the nation’s newer literary festivals, now just into its fourth year, but already beautifully formed, fast flourishing, endlessly fascinating.” The Carlisle Guide
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Creations in The Undercroft One woman is on a mission to transform a cavern beneath Carlisle railway station into a performance and arts venue for the community.
the space. Her application to the UnLtd Spaces 4 Change programme was a success and things have been snowballing ever since.
When Kimberley Watkin first walked through the doors into the historic chamber underneath the citadel station, she knew she had stumbled upon something special. After graduating in 2015, Kimberley, was making a name for herself as a stage manager and was working as Production Manager on a performance by non-for-profit dance theatre group, Dance Ahead when the space stole her heart. The group performed in the Undercroft again last summer and encouraged Kimberley to apply for funding for
Kimberley said: “Running the space excites me so much. I’m so passionate and determined about it being a place that everyone can use. At the end of the day, this isn’t my space, it’s a community space which is what I want to keep echoing to everybody.”
“There’s so much pride about the space...I don’t want to change much. “ Kimberley is currently working with Rod Hughes from 20 30 architects to design the venue. In October the work will begin, stone washing the walls to expose the original red brick, built by locals in the late 1800s. By January 2018 the builders will be fitting working toilets and showers, electricity and ventilation systems. The tech team will then install high tech equipment, ready for the launch night in October 2018. Kimberley explained: “There’s so much pride about the space...I don’t want to change much. Everything will be subtle so it doesn’t ruin the look of the space, we’ve got wonderful acoustics in here so you don’t really need to do much.”
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“Every creative person has a different way that they’re going to use the space, there’s so many possibilities in here.”
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At only 23, Kimberley admits that there have been obstacles, but then come the emails from locals, thanking her for what she is doing for the city. Through the project, she has reached out to tens of thousands of people and sparked interest across all generations. She explained: “I’m hoping it will draw more people into Carlisle, as well as keeping people here. I’ve seen local groups set up, but they’ve either got nowhere to showcase anything or it’s too expensive. I want offer somewhere else for performers, dancers, artists to platform their work. “Every creative person has a different way that they’re going to use the space, there’s so many possibilities in here.
The project is also supported by the University of Cumbria, who have offered Kimberley free business advice and the Railway Heritage Trust who are helping to cover the costs of the £150,000 renovation. The Trust, working closely with Kimberley, will use the finished venue to showcase memorabilia and hold pop up exhibitions. Meanwhile, the University will use the space as a third performance theatre. Kimberley said: “At the moment that door is locked, I want everybody to be able to come in and use the space. I want the buzz to be around Carlisle and Carlisle Undercroft.” Now a limited business, it is full steam ahead for Artefact Ventures and Kimberley’s Carlisle Undercroft dream. She added: “I never imagined that this is what I would be doing, but I’m happy that my life has steered this way.” There has already been interest from people wanting to use the unique space to host performances, parties, weddings and conferences. Kimberley will also hold events of her own at the venue, starting this October with Halloween ghost tours into the Undercroft. The side rooms, each with its own unique characteristics, are some of the most striking aspects of the site, however, they also happen to be some of the most haunted spots in the city.
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She may be the driving force for the project, but Kimberley has had support from all directions. Along with funding from UnLtd, she has received many more donations of kindness. As well as continued support from Dance Ahead, her close friends, Anthony Parkinson and Sophie Cole are giving up their time to help with planning and guidance. The Carlisle Guide
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Carlisle appliance firm, Peter Tyson have already seen huge success at their new premises on Shaddongate.
“It’s potentially the best retail store for our type of equipment in the country, it’s quite a place.”
The long-standing family business, specialising in audio visual technology and appliances, has been growing steadily over the last 50 years. Since opening, their new superstore has already seen hundreds through the door and an exclusive open event, from 4 - 6 November is set to see even more shoppers snapping up the latest in cutting-edge equipment.
As well as stocking best selling bands such as Bose, Samsung and Sony, alongside home appliances and an impressive DJ store, they have also invested in a large selection of demonstration stock.
The new site, which has undergone a complete refurbishment, brings together the two former Carlisle Peter Tyson stores in one outstanding space. It also provides new facilities for office staff and extra warehousing space, to support the internet side of the business. Matthew Tyson explained: “We’ve been in our previous premises for 35 and 40 years respectively in the two buildings. With our popularity on the internet and the increase in sales, we needed more space to do our brand justice, to be able to do demonstrations to show our equipment at its best. 16
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Matthew said: “The response has been superb, we have only just opened the doors in the last few weeks, but it has already been fantastically busy. Our first opening evening on bank holiday weekend was incredibly well supported, we had a couple of hundred people through the door and it was really busy in all departments.” The open weekend, taking place from 4 - 6 November, will feature best-selling brands and even more exclusive offers and is not to be missed for the tech-enthusiasts. Matthew added: “It’s exciting times ahead for us.” The new Peter Tyson store is located at Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5TE. Open Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5.30pm. Contact 01228 546756 for more information.
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Top Of The Class At Austin Friars The UK’s only Augustinian school, Austin Friars welcome pupils of all denominations and the Open Week this October is the perfect opportunity to find out if it’s for you and your child. Nestled among the trees in its 25 acre grounds in Carlisle, the non-selective, co-educational Day School offers an exceptional education for children aged from 3 – 18 years. Austin Friars equips pupils with not only knowledge in the conventional sense, but with skills for life, ensuring that when students are ready to leave the school behind, they do so with the world at their feet.
A familiar sense of community and inclusivity is paramount at Austin Friars and thanks to a bus, pick-up route, the school is easily reached by young people across Cumbria. The bus picks pupils up daily, from a number of stops in Brampton, Penrith, Dumfries and the surrounding areas, allowing all children access to a top class education. For bus timetables and routes visit www.austinfriars.co.uk To book a place on a tour during Open Week, contact 01228 550760 or email admissions@austinfriars.co.uk
With a curriculum that is broad and balanced, there are possibilities of academic achievement, creative freedom and sporting excellence. Students are treated as individuals in order to reach their full potential, in whatever field that may be. The School has high expectations and as a result, has established an enviable reputation for bringing out the best in each of its pupils. Open Week, which will be held from 9 -13 October, will give parents and prospective pupils a chance to experience Austin Friars first hand and get a taste for the flavour of life at the school. Tours covering all areas of the school, led by a senior member of staff, will be available at a variety of times for families to book onto, giving everyone a feel for the school’s charism and values and before making the commitment. Admissions Registrar at Austin Friars, Anna Burns, said: “We encourage anyone to come along, especially if they have never considered us before. The Open Week is very informal and a great opportunity to see the School ‘in session’, completely natural, with nothing set up for anyone’s benefit, we believe we are at our best that way.” The Carlisle Guide
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Carlisle Gets Its Rhythm Back By Arran George
29 - 30 SEPTEMBER
The famous Carlisle Blues and Rock festival makes a comeback at the end of this month, with a whole host of top-notch headliners. Back by popular demand, the festival returns on the weekend of 29 - 30 September, with a line-up of internationally renowned acts. The first event since 2013, will see ex-Whitesnake star, Bernie Marsden, multi-award winning Kaz Hawkins and straight from the USA, Sari Schorr and the Engine Room. Joining them is a collective of some of the finest musicians to emerge from the British Blues scene in recent times; they go by the name of The Boom Band. Arran George sat down with Jon Amor of The Boom Band to find out more about his musical career, his time as a member of the highly acclaimed band, The Hoax and his solo albums, which now hold cult status among Blues fans across the country. And of course, if he’s ready to rock Carlisle. How did you get started in music? We’re going back 25 years here. When I started playing the guitar I never thought I would make a living out of it, but then Rob and Jeff Davey – who formed the hoax with me 18
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had great ambitions and wanted to form a band. We started gigging round the local area, then branching out to the rest of the country. Before we knew it we had Warner music wanting to sign us up. It was a pretty easy ride, not like it is nowadays. What drew you to playing the Blues? I’ve been asked this before and I’ve never really had a satisfying answer. I just think it’s a form of music that’s so honest, pure, soulful and unpretentious. I think in retrospect that’s what drew me to it. I didn’t know it at the time, I just loved hearing all of the great Blues acts. It was the raw honesty and unpretentiousness of it that really drew me in. Who are your heroes? Well from a guitar playing point of view I would say B.B.King, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hendrix and Clapton - all the obvious ones really. However, a lot of my heroes are songwriters, like Elvis Costello, James Taylor, J.J Cale. He is probably my ultimate hero. I love the songs he wrote and the simplicity with which he wrote them. I like to take on all sorts of influences.
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I think there will always be a place for the guitar though, because it’s iconic, it’s primal, you know? There’s nothing like plugging in a Fender Stratocaster and giving it a whack. I don’t know if that can be replicated by anything else. So, are you excited to be playing at Carlisle again? You know what? And I say this with my hand on my heart, Carlisle is one of my favourite places to play in the country. I know a lot of musicians say that about wherever they play but I’ve spent a lot of time in that town and I know it like the back of my hand. I’ve got a lot of friends up there. Can you tell me how The Boom Band began? It was the brainchild of Matt Taylor (one of four guitar players), he’s the captain of our ship. He just called up a bunch of guys that he liked playing, hanging out and drinking with and I was lucky enough to be one of those. He called us all together and we made a record in his house. We had a great time making that record and hopefully we’ll get the chance to make a new one. I would like to do more gigs with Boom but were all so busy doing our own thing that it’s very hard to get us all together in the same room. Where do you see the future of the guitar music?
Anytime I get asked to play up there I jump at it, because there’s something about the area, people are so passionate about the music and are very knowledgeable and grateful that someone would travel up and play for them. It’s very noticeable that the far north of England has a lot of heart and soul. I say this to people when I’m up there and they think I’m just saying it, but it’s the absolute truth man, I’m really looking forward to it. The Boom Band will play at Carlisle Blues and Rock Festival on Saturday 30 September. For tickets and more information visit www.carlislebluesfestival.com
I don’t think the guitar will ever die out for good. I know that there’s precious little of it in the mainstream at the minute. There doesn’t seem to be a mainstream scene at the minute. Like back in the 70’s we had punk and then there was grunge and Britpop, things that people bought into as a scene. It might be because I’m old, but everything seems very diluted now and I think social media has a lot to do with that.
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Carlisle’s Most Haunted Home to one of England’s most besieged castles, over the years there have been many tales told of ghostly goings on in the great border city.
He wrote: “These include a small boy with a dog; a shadowy figure standing on the platform in a blizzard; a woman in a veil; and a man without his head.”
With a rich, dark history stretching back over 2000 years, Carlisle and the surrounding areas have been the setting of some horrifying hauntings, some long ago and some not so.
The Cathedral is also believed to be haunted. Founded as an Augustinian priory before becoming a cathedral in 1133, it may be the second smallest ancient cathedral in Britain, but it has plenty of stories to tell. In Darren Ritson’s book, he recounts sightings of a spectral monk at the Cathedral, seen by a former Dean and also a little girl.
A must-visit for any keen ghost hunter, is Carlisle Citadel Railway Station, or rather the Undercroft beneath it. Since the station was built in the 19th century, the suite of rooms have had many different uses, in one a former butcher’s hooks can still be seen fixed into the ceiling. In the book, Cumbria Ghost Stories, it states that railway workers have previously reported a concoction of strange noises in the passages and rooms, as well as doors opening and closing by themselves. Meanwhile, station manager, Sue Haworth, informed Haunted Carlisle author and paranormalist, Darren Ritson of a number of apparitions allegedly seen at the station.
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More recently, another mystery was caught on CCTV in 2008. Outside the Simply Food and Drinks shop in Botcherby, a white mist was seen, by two members of staff, drifting in and out of the store. Darren wrote: “The anomalous mist, it was said, could only be seen on the CCTV screen, with nothing odd or untoward being reported outside the store where the actual cameras were pointing.” The footage has become very well known, not only in the Carlisle area, but across the world, being viewed in countries as far away as China and the USA.
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On the outskirts of Carlisle, lies Dalston Hall, one of the most haunted buildings in the region, it even made an appearance on Living TV’s Most Haunted in 2005. The hall is said to be home to numerous spirits, with staff and guests reporting their own paranormal encounters within the walls. Room four is the most haunted. Stories range from feeling a presence whilst sleeping in the room, to a dog snarling at the door and a guest waking up to find a lady sitting on the bed next to him. Then there’s the “grey lady” who haunts the gallery above the Baronial Hall, allegedly the buildings oldest ghost and the spectral caretaker who roams the cellars, believed to date back to the Victorian era.
These are, of course, just a handful of the sightings and stories which have been recorded over time and it is perhaps unsurprising, given the amount of conflict the border city has seen. With its historic buildings, cobbled streets and hidden alleyways, Carlisle is the perfect setting for a good ghost story. Further reading: Haunted Carlisle by Darren Ritson Cumbra Ghost Stories, Bradwell Books. Photos by Dalston Hall Hotel - www.dalston-hall-hotel.co.uk
Darren stated: “In October 1996, candles that were used for medieval banquets in the Baronial Hall were seen by staff to flare up by themselves. During the same month, glasses were also heard to smash in empty rooms...pint glasses rose into the air on their own, the library windows were once found flung open and the night porter reported the sound of planks banging together.” And not even Talkin Tarn, one of Carlisle’s most scenic spots, can escape a dark past the lingers over the Country Park. Many people will be familiar with the famous folklore of Old Martha and the sunken village that lies beneath the tarn today. Rumour has it that on the anniversary of the fateful day, visitors have heard the faint sound of Martha’s voice calling out and on a midsummer’s day, supposedly, the bells ring out from the submerged school, calling the ghost children to their classes. But according to Haunted Carlisle, there’s also another ghost who haunts the Tarn, a woman called Jessie whose lover murdered her, drowning her in the lake in 1850.
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ince our ‘Image-tastic’ feature a couple of issues back, our social media sites have been inundated with your stunning snaps, so much so we’ll be making it a regular thing. Every other issue, we’ll be sharing our favourite images of the last few months, all sent in by you our readers. We hope you enjoy these beautiful shots of Carlisle and the surrounding areas, just as much as we did.
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wild about cumbria By Danielle Murphy
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n the latest installment of our Wild About Cumbria series, Danielle Murphy takes a closer look at the breathtaking butterflies we may spot in the garden this summer. Cumbria is often thought of as beautiful for its lakes, mountains and scenery. However true this may be, it isn’t just the national parks which boast all the beauty. The coastal areas of Cumbria host a flurry of wildlife and probably the most majestic, is the butterfly. There have been 41 species recorded in Cumbria. They come in all kinds of colours, some have intricate designs printed on their wings and they are one of nature’s most beautiful creations. As the year goes on you will notice a variety of different species. September is the month where we will notice less and less butterflies as the summer starts coming to an end. However, in August and even early September our gardens and coastlines are still rife with butterflies.
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Butterflies taste with their feet. A group of butterflies is sometimes called a flutter. Their eyes are made of 6,000 lenses and can see ultraviolet light. There are 165,000 known species of butterflies found on every continent except Antarctica. Many adult butterflies never excrete waste – they use up all they eat for energy. Despite popular belief, butterfly wings are clear – the colours and patterns we see are made by the reflection of the tiny scales covering them. Butterfly wings move in a figure eight motion. Butterflies vary in size, the largest species may reach 12 inches across, while the smallest may only be half an inch. Skipper butterflies fly so fast they could outpace a horse, but most butterflies fly at five to 12 miles per hour (eight to 20 kilometers per hour). Butterflies have a long, tube-like tongue called a proboscis that allows them to soak up their food rather than sip it. Males drink from mud puddles to extract minerals that aren’t available in flowers. This behavior is known as “puddling.” “Puddle clubs” are groups of butterflies that gather at wet soil to suck up salts and minerals. Some butterflies have been seen drinking blood from open wounds on animals. Scientists thought butterflies were deaf until the first butterfly ears were identified in 1912.
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Green up your home with the Cumbria Green Build Festival For anyone who dreams of making their home, office or community building more energy efficient, or even building a clever new one, Cumbria Green Build Festival offers all the ideas, inspiration and skills needed to make it a reality.
The event is funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Cumbria County Council, Electricity North West, EsmĂŠe Fairbairn Foundation, HSBC, Lake District National Park, Pride in Penrith Lottery, South Lakeland District Council and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
Organised by Cumbria Action for Sustainability, the festival will kick off on 16 September, with a week-long programme of around 30 events, visits, workshops and even bus tours around Cumbria. Attendees will have the chance to see what others have done in their homes and communities, pick up some tips and gain the knowledge to green up their own space.
For full details and to book places, visit www.cafs.org.uk/events or call 01768 210 276
The experts at Ecological Building Systems (advert below) will be offering a full day seminar with technical and practical knowledge about materials and techniques for green builds and refurbishments. Visitors to the Festival can also tap into new research into refurbishing after flooding and hear from experts on the future of energy use and generation in Cumbria. With a chance to visit energy-efficient homes around the county and talk to the owners, Cumbria Green Build Festival presents the perfect opportunity for those who dream of going green, to find out how their community group or area could set up their own renewable energy scheme.
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Horsing Around Carlisle It’s an unusual sight, to see a Carlisle family taking their horse and cart out for a drive, but while Jade might be getting a few double takes, she’s fitting into the town just nicely. Sean Taylor, his partner Nerys Mitchell and their two sons, (little) Sean, 7, and Riley, 5, are becoming quite well known in the town for their drives with Jade, a magnificent, four year old, traditional gypsy cob. Nerys explained: “The idea of the cart was that it’s something we can do as a family, the four of us out together. It’s nice to get out and take her to Bitts Park or for picnics down by the river.” Sean, who grew up around horses, bought Jade, a “chilled out, placid cob” for Nerys as a birthday present. Now she is firmly part of the family. He said: “We’ve had her run off on us before, but I did a lot of reading and research before we went any further. I took her out on my own until I got my confidence and now I can handle her.” 26
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Jade attracts many a smile and wave as she trots past and basks in the attention from onlookers as she waits patiently at the traffic lights. However, there are those who see Jade and immediately accuse them of cruelty. Nerys said: “It’s a lack of knowledge from other people and I was the same until we got her and I became more educated. She loves it you can tell.” Sean added: “Look at the shine on her coat and her healthy mane, she’s well looked after, she’s pampered. “A work horse will enjoy working, they wouldn’t do it otherwise, we’re not forcing her to do anything - but she’ll always go home easier because she knows where the food is.” Jade may have be the cause of occasional road rage, but for every negative experience, there’s plenty of positives. People ask to stroke her, feed her carrots and even have a go in the cart themselves. Sean’s running joke is that he’s going to apply for a Hackney carriage licence. He said: “You get a lot of offers to take people - I’ve been offered £50 - I think we’re missing a trick. But I work away all week, so we’re just keeping it for pleasure for now.”
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Running his own business in automation, Sean works in a high-pressure role during the week. His weekends couldn’t be more different. He explained: “This is the wind-down. I work in the food production industry, so when I’m on a project I have to deliver and it has to be on time. This is the most relaxing thing ever, the sound of the horse’s hooves on the road and the openness of it, it’s great.” Nerys added: “Because Sean works away it’s really important to have family time the four of us, the kids being in the outdoors, getting mucky, just how kids should be.” The family, who own Grinsdale Bridge Farm, just outside the city, have six horses all together and the kids are naturals with them. Little Sean is even following in his dad’s footsteps having refurbished his own trap and learning to drive his Shetland, Buttercup. Recently, Nerys, who worked as domestic violence advisor, gave up her job to follow her dreams of setting up a community farm. She explained: “The idea was to open it as a community farm, for anyone and everyone to enjoy it. That was my background and kids working with animals, it just coincides with one another. “The farming side is a learning curve for me, it can be a challenge and it is definitely a labour of love, but I wouldn’t swap it for the world. Even on days when it’s raining it’s worthwhile, seeing the kids that help.” Grinsdale Bridge has already had a positive impact on the lives and behaviour of a number of young volunteers, who have put their “heart and soul” into helping out on the farm and love being out on the horse and cart. The family will soon move to a new site at Wigton, where they can pursue the venture properly. Nerys explained: “There won’t be the same restrictions, so it will be really good to see that progress, and one day, even have a little coffee shop on there.” She added: “It’s just that togetherness that we love, bringing people together.” In the meantime, don’t be surprised to see Jade parked up at Subway or pulling into a garage in the town centre and be sure to give them a wave as she trots past. The Carlisle Guide
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Suit Up for Autumn/Winter
As the leaves start to turn, it’s time to bury those board shorts at the back of the cupboard and turn your attentions to your winter wardrobe. Fashion took a serious turn for the Autumn/Winter 2017 catwalk collections and nothing says you mean business like the suit. Contrary to some beliefs, the suit isn’t going anywhere, in fact this season it is back in abundance.
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The suiting trend leading the way this autumn, is the double breasted, broad shouldered style, straight out of the 1980s. Jackets worn boxy and unbuttoned have a cutting edge vibe, while business types will enjoy proper takes on the style.
Wide Pleats
Looser tailoring has been making a dramatic comeback for the past few seasons and the mid-rise, pleated trouser was popular on the runways this time around. Worn slouchy and unstructured, the wide leg is a cut above the rest.
Statement Suits
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All Tied Up
The re-emergence of the neck tie, seen at labels such as Balenciaga, marks a return to business-casual dressing. The tie is an easy way to sharpen up everyday work wear, but expect to see it also worn in true ironic form.
Liven up tailoring with a sleek, silk shirt underneath, the bolder the better. The extravagant prints usually spotted in the summer months are sticking around and pajama styles, inspired by luxurious sleepwear are very much made for wear outside of the bedroom.
Slogan Knits
Getting one up on the slogan tee of spring/summer, this season welcomes the graphic knit. Knitwear worn underneath blazers, with tailored trousers or jeans, will be bold and bright, emblazoned with messages of love and hope.
Exfoliating is a great way to achieve super soft skin by removing any rough and dry patches.
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It saves on taking a pencil sharpener and messing up your make FACEBOOK: Bridget Foster & Hair Artist H E A L T H A N D Remember B E A U TtoY moisturise your skin afterwards to enhance yourMake Up up bag; ideal for travelling. Maybelline Brow Satin £5.99, should be glow even more; skin will appear smoother when it is more enough to define your brows naturally on holiday especially if you hydrated. Olay Spa Exfoliating Body Scrub is great for sensitive skin get them tinted. and can be used as a daily scrub.
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ake-up artist, Bridget Foster reveals how to use foundation to achieve a flawless finish and a long-lasting look that stays in place all day.
As I write this, I am sat organising my kit for a week which includes a run of four weddings and a few occasion make ups. I am in the throws of peak season, June and July being the months of proms, graduations and summer weddings. People are always amazed by the amount of make-up I carry with me, however I always pack wisely. Looking at some of the products that I need to replenish and replace, it is apparent which products I have used the most. All of these have lasted me ages, however, so have been great value. • • • • • • •
Urban Decay De-Slick Primer £23 Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer £23 Bobbi Brown “Almost pink” Lipstick £23 NYX Liquid Liner £6 Two Faced Chocolate Palette £42 Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liners £2.99 Ardell Demi Wispi Eyelashes £10 bulk pack
Many people have messaged me with the same dilemma, how do they make their foundation last? On an average working day, I will apply my make up as early as 5.30am - 7am and it will still be in place after an evening in the gym, while relaxing in time for Love Island.
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Not setting with a powder / technique Incorrect foundation Applying too much foundation and no concealer Un suitable Primer or skin preparation Skincare and is it suitable for your skin type Touching face with hands a lot.
The majority of people will apply more make-up, thinking it will last longer, when actually it will just mix in with your perspiration and slide off. I love applying foundation with a damp beauty blender. The water will evaporate on the skin, setting the make-up but will blend and give an even, flawless finish, regardless of how much coverage you want. I stick by my theory that: “make -up should enhance not mask your beauty.” 30
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A lot of the questions I do answer in my video’s on facebook. One product I have been using a lot for clients is the new primer by Urban Decay in De-Slick. Pat onto the skin where you perspire the most, such as the nose and forehead. It absolutely holds onto your make up and is brilliant in hot climates. They also have other primers which have a range of properties, but this one is great for achieving that hold. Highly recommend at £23 in Debenhams, along with their Eye Primers in a variety of shades for £16 and Waterproof Eyeliner, also £16. Don’t spend a fortune on a powder, unless like me, you prefer a mineral powder. Plenty of high street brands have setting powder, Maybelline Master Fix at £8.99 is very matte so you don’t need much. Push into the skin or buff but don’t sprinkle. Remember, in the summer when your skin is darker or when on holiday make sure you mix in a darker shade of concealer or foundation or instant tan. I have noticed some of the Love Island girls looking a bit grey.
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THE BEST-DRESSED GUEST The dog days might be over, but the wedding season shows no signs of slowing down. The rich, romantic hues, crisp air and gorgeous natural backdrops make autumn an increasingly popular choice for couples saying “I do”. For their guests however, this means a minefield of potential venues, elusive dress codes and very unpredictable weather. These looks are worthy of ‘best dressed guest’ status at an autumn wedding, come rain or shine.
True Romance The floral fanatica of summer is sticking around, but for winter think whimsical patterns on black backdrops. Designers such as Gucci, Valentino and Alexander McQueen sent dresses featuring muted colours, patchwork fabrics and prints, down the runway. This romantic style translates perfectly into autumn and winter weddings. Suit Up The tailoring trend works perfectly as an alternative look for wedding guests. A trouser suit can be just as formal as a dress whilst simultaneously screaming cutting edge. Pronounced shoulders, double breasted cuts and nipped in styles are the footing of the new season. Choose rich, autumnal colours or opt for a luxe fabric, see velvet, to avoid looking too casual.
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Maximum Effect Not just for when the sun is shining, a long sleeved, loose silhouetted maxi dress, works exceptionally well for an autumn or winter wedding guest look. Pick a dark floral print, seen everywhere this season and hide a pair of heeled boots underneath. That’s the outdoor wedding covered.
Affluent Fabrics The cooler weather means heavier, more extravagant fabrics come into play and touch-me textures were a big deal on this season’s catwalks. Velvet, fur and feathers are popular at special occasions, they look luxurious as well as keeping limbs warmer. Throw on a fur stole on to keep shoulders warm and add instant allure.
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Fancy Tights Tights are having a moment. But forget the 80 deniers, we’re talking lace, fishnets and florals. Thanks to fashion week, hosiery is longer an afterthought, pantyhose with personality are holding down outfits all on their own. This is great news for wedding guests who want to wear shorter dresses and is a cost-effective way to update a look.
Twinkle Toes Transform a lacklustre outfit with some decedent footwear. Giving another meaning to the term statement shoes, these crystal-laden, decorative shoes in brocade fabrics, look like they’ve been pulled straight from the royal archive. They are fit for a princess but work equally well on the feet of a winter wedding guest, just make sure to opt for a closed toe.
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Carol blamire - Aikton Arms Head chef and owner at the Aikton Arms, Carol Blamire unexpectedly stumbled upon her love of cooking while in Europe. She worked in France before returning home to train and now enjoys nothing more than bringing everyone together over a prime cut of meat with all the trimmings. How long have you been a chef? For about 10 years, I got into it accidentally to begin with and then did the training after that. I went travelling around Europe in a campervan and got a job on a ski resort in a chalet, that’s when I got into cooking. When I came back to England I did the training. How long have you been at the Aikton Arms? I’ve been here 8 years now. I was at Bar Solo on Botchergate in Carlisle for a year and before that I worked abroad. I mainly worked in France but travelled in Italy and Spain too. What does food mean to you? Food to me means good times. It’s a celebration of spending time with family and friends, getting everyone together and enjoying yourself.
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“Food to me means good times” What is your favourite ingredient to cook with and why? At this time of year I quite like cooking with game. It’s getting near the game season now, so I’m quite looking forward to that starting. What I enjoy cooking with can change throughout the year. What’s the strangest ingredient you’ve ever cooked with? Sweetbreads is probably the strangest ingredient, I wanted to see what they were like. Sweetbreads are two different glands from the lamb, which are very nice poached then breaded & fried & served up with ciabatta and butter. They are definitely not to every ones taste but I do like to try out new recipes. What’s your signature dish? I really enjoy making a Sunday lunch with a roast sirloin. I love picking a really good cut of meat and doing all the sides and bringing everything together.
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Where do you get your inspiration for your menu? From eating out in other restaurants in my spare time and seeing what others are doing, as well as reading magazines. I also get inspiration from whatever ingredients are in season. Do you have a favourite cuisine? Yes, I love Italian. If you weren’t a chef what would you be doing? I would probably still be going from job to job, I did all sorts of things before becoming a chef. I didn’t know what I wanted to do until I fell into it by accident. I’d never dreamt before that this would be what I wanted to do, but when I started cheffing it just felt right. Who would be your fantasy dinner party guests? Fantasy dinner party guests for me would have to be Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley, I was a huge Ab Fab fan and I think they would have some very interesting stories about their lives to tell. And Lady GaGa, as I love her music and she stands for a lot of interesting causes. How do you like to unwind? We’ve got dogs, so I like to take them for a walk. And I do love going out for a meal and having someone else cook for me.
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s e p i c e R t h g Bonfire Ni Remember, remember...once the bonfire is crackling, the fireworks are lit and sparks are flying, you’ll need some comfort foods to keep you cosy. These warming recipes are perfect for enjoying while gathered around the bonfire or with a sparkler in the back garden.
Traditional Toffee Apples
Banoffee S’mores
Try topping the traditional bonfire snack with your favourite treats.
No bonfire is complete without this American-style treat. Melted marshmallow, banana and caramel added to a chocolate Hobnobs make for a heavenly combination.
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10 wooden skewers (or lolly sticks) 10 Golden Delicious apples, scrubbed 350g Fairtrade light soft brown sugar 2 tsp white wine vinegar 35g unsalted English butter 2 tbsp golden syrup
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2 tbsp Halloween sprinkles 2 tbsp sugar stars 20g ginger snap biscuits, crushed
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Insert a wooden skewer or lolly stick into the stalk end of each apple. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Put the sugar in a heavy-based pan with 120ml cold water and heat gently, stirring until it dissolves. Bring to the boil and add the vinegar, butter and golden syrup. Boil gently for 12 minutes, until it has reached the soft-crack stage (138°C on a sugar thermometer, or the point at which a little of the mixture, dropped into cold water, forms threads that bend slightly before breaking). Dip the bottom two-thirds of the apple in the toffee, turning to coat. Working quickly, add your decorations to each apple. Get creative, try sprinkles, sugar stars or ginger snap biscuit crumbs. Leave to set on the baking parchment for 15 minutes
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16 milk chocolate oat biscuits (Milk Chocolate Hobnobs) 8 large marshmallows 8 tsp dulce de leche 1 banana cut into 16 slices
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Cheesy Catherine Wheels Simon Rimmer’s cheese and tomato pastries are the perfect savoury snack to nibble on while you admire the catherine wheels.
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0.25g red peppers, finely chopped 5 g oregano, finely chopped 5 g marjoram, finely chopped 50 g ham, roasted and chopped 100 ml tomato passata 1 sheets rolled puff pastry 25 g mozzarella, grated
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Pumpkin Pie with Pecan and Maple Cream Once you’ve finished lantern carving, use up the leftover pumpkin in this classic American pumpkin pie recipe. For a tasty twist, serve with pecan and maple cream for an extra sweet treat on an autumn evening.
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550g pumpkin (or butternut squash) peeled and cut into chunks 500g shortcrust pastry 175g muscovado sugar 2 eggs 142ml double cream 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp ground ginger Pinch of grated nutmeg
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A Wee Slice of Irish in Carlisle A former nurse is bringing a taste of Ireland to Carlisle, with the opening of the city’s first traditional irish cafe. A qualified nurse, until recently Lynda Robinson worked full time at the Cumberland Infirmary. She would occasionally turn up at the hospital with homemade breads for her colleagues and their fondness of them eventually inspired a dramatic career change. Despite never baking anything until around two years ago, Lynda opened Penylin’s Wee Irish Cafe on Lowther Street in the city centre in May. Originally from Kearney in Northern Ireland, the menu is filled with the flavours of Lynda’s childhood, from the Irish potato chips to the traditional Guinness loaves. She uses old family recipes to bake fresh soda farls which are served alongside a variety of traditional Irish fare, including of course, the famous Ulster Fry. Running the business on her own, Lynda is up at 5am, seven days a week to freshly prepare the home cooked menu, as well as baking breads on request for her customers. She said: “Some things I have tasted but never baked before, but I’ll go away and learn the recipe. I’ve had people come back the next day and be absolutely overwhelmed because it’s exactly how they used to taste it back home.”
She explained: “Nursing never leaves you, but at the moment I need to concentrate on the business. “I don’t have one regret. I did have some reservations at the very start, wondering if I’d made the biggest mistake of my life, but it’s something different, it’s something Carlisle doesn’t have and it’s been busy so far.” She added: “I don’t see myself as a cook, I’m a nurse and completely self-taught. However, my family were bakers and had bakeries in Northern Ireland, so it must be in the blood.” Find Penylin’s on Facebook @Penylinsweeirishcafe
With the help of her family, friends and employees, Lynda will soon be introducing Irish themed Afternoon Teas and also provides a unique Sunday delivery service, ‘Hangover Sunday’, because “nothing will cure a hangover like an Ulster Fry.” As well as still doing the occasional nursing shift at the Infirmary, Lynda undertakes voluntary work in Kenya, where she supports an orphanage. Her colleagues are regulars in the cafe and she has even had one of her patients call in for a cuppa. 39
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Home Comforts at the Fox and Pheasant A local family have taken on a second Cumbrian pub and look set to make it a soaring success. Situated in the heart of the Eden Valley, the Fox and Pheasant at Armathwaite offers home cooked food, real ale, fine wines and comfortable accommodation. New owners, Stephen Jackson and Pauline Ware, already run a thriving establishment, The Rose and Crown, in Cark in Cartmel. The couple were approached by Robinson’s Brewery, who own both the sites, to take on the Fox and Pheasant, due to the success of their initial venture.
Taking over the Armathwaite pub on 20 March 2017, the running of both businesses is a family effort. Their son Daniel is one of the chefs, working alongside Stephen in the kitchen, meanwhile younger son Nathan helps out front of house. The pub, a Victorian style, sandstone building boasts the friendly atmosphere of a traditional village inn. With its prime location, five ensuite bedrooms and two dining rooms, it is a popular haunt for anglers, shooting parties, and those looking to relax. Stephen explained: “I worked at the Dukes Head in Armathwaite for 10 years in the 90s, so I lived in the area and knew that it was potentially a good site.” The Inn now serves contemporary bar food, with a menu renowned for its excellent pies and a variety of daily specials, favourites including the venison with red wine and mushrooms sauce. Stephen and his team can cater for all dietary requirements and he sources all his ingredients locally, from sustainable Cumbrian producers, something which he wants to continue to build on in the future. Stephen said: “The response has been very good since we took over. We’re building up the local trade and the general response from the market has been good. We hope to take this further in the forthcoming years.” With the whole family invested in its success, the Fox and Pheasant has far to go. For more information contact 016974 72162 or visit www.robinsonsbrewery.com/foxandpheasant
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Crab Apple Jam by John Fell
This recipe, from the archive by local chef, John Fell, is the perfect way to use up the abundance of crab apples that can be found in your garden at this time of year. In season from late summer until Autumn, when they will start to fall from the trees, crab apples are smaller and tarter than the cultivated apple. This jam works particularly well with slow roast pork, the flavour cutting through the fattiness of the meat. Serves 4-6, Preparation time 10 mins, Cooking time 15 mins
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30g/1oz unsalted butter sliced thinly 100g/3oz caster sugar 350g/12oz peeled, quartered, cored and diced Crab Apples (total weight after peeling) Squeeze of lemon juice 1 vanilla pod/ 4 drops vanilla essence
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1. Lay the slices of butter in the bottom of a non-stick pan, sprinkle over the sugar evenly, heat gently until the sugar and butter has melted
2. Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to the boil, DO NOT STIR THE MIXTURE, boil till it turns a good amber colour, this should take around 6-8 mins,
3. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add the crab apple pieces, take care as the caramel mixture will be extremely hot, add the lemon juice, return to the heat and boil for 2 mins.
4. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla seeds from the pod, or the vanilla essence, stir, and allow it to cool. The jam will thicken as it cools down.
5. The jam will keep for a good month in the fridge, before use, warm slightly and serve with your chosen meat.
6. Carve the pork and serve with your Crab Apple Jam, Mashed potatoes and buttery carrots.
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perfect preserves There is something magical about opening a jar of homemade preserve, be it a classic, sticky strawberry jam or a flavoursome, spicy chutney. With the abundance of ingredients in season, summer is the perfect time to start using up any leftover fruit and vegetables and fill some kilner jars, ready for the winter months.
Equipment • • • • • • • • •
Large jam pan Wooden spoons Sharp knife for chopping fruit and veg Thermometer, digital works best Strainer Funnel Tongs Clip top jars, or recycle your used screw tops Labels and tags
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Jars must be glass with no chips or cracks and have tight fitting lids. Sterilise jars by either putting through the dishwasher on the hottest cycle, without detergent OR lie them down in a boiler pan, cover with cold water, put the lid on and bring the water to the boil over a high heat. Boil for 20 minutes. Remove the jars from the dishwasher with a tea towel or from the pan with tongs, wearing rubber gloves. Stand them upright, not touching each other on a wooden board or bench, covered with a towel.
Marmalades Marmalade is a jam made from citrus fruits. The rind is suspended in a clear syrup that jells at the setting time of 105°C.
Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes and Sauces These condiments are made from a variety of fruit, vegetables, sugar, spices and vinegar, which mellow and improve in flavour. Their shelf life depends on the amount of vinegar and sugar used, however most chutneys, pickles and sauces will keep for a year if stored correctly. Relishes are often made up of a variety of fruit and vegetables, meaning they are not ideal for long term storage and not enough acid and sugar to preserve them well, so as a general rule, relishes should be stored in a fridge and used with a few weeks. Tip - When filling the jars, remove any air pockets by gently tapping the jar on the work surface and pack to within 5mm of the top of the jar.
Top Tip
Most recipes will say, ‘Store in a cool dark place’, this means the environment needs to have a constant air flow and be dry, cool and dark. If the preserve is exposed to light it will discolour.
Jams and Conserves The method is largely the same when it comes to jams and conserves, as the latter is a jam containing large pieces of fruit. Fruit is cooked until it is tender, with or without water, depending on the fruit. Sugar is then added and the mixture is cooked until it has a thick but spreadable at room temperature consistency. Some james simply become a thick, sweet spread when cooked, while others contain larger pieces of fruit suspended in a sweet syrup. Setting time for all is 105°C. Tip - Use under-ripe fruit F o r m o r e j a m my t i p s h e a d ove r t o w w w. c u m b r i a g u i d e . c o. u k
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Carlisle Beer Festival After a successful first festival in a new venue last year, the Carlisle Beer Festival returns for the 27th time. Organised by the Solway Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), this year, 65 real ales and ciders will be available, featuring beer and cider producers from near and far. Taking place from 2 - 5 November, at The Venue in Carlisle, Cumbrian breweries from around the county will feature and a 'Cumbrian Beer Challenge' is planned, with brewers being asked to brew something special for the event, or send one of their favourite beers from their own range. Two awards will be presented during the lunchtime session on Friday 3 November, the City Pub of the Year and the Solway Branch Beer of the Year, both voted for by CAMRA Solway Branch Members. As traditional cider continues to increase in popularity, the successful cider bar from last year will be repeated again, with local and not-so-local cider and perry on offer. Food and soft drinks will be available throughout the festival. An entrance fee is payable on the door and the festival operates 'cashless' bars, with visitors purchasing beer tokens when they pay their entrance fee. For more information visit www.solway.camra.org.uk 44
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Brampton Golf Club The Braid Restaurant at Brampton Golf Club welcomes golfers, club members and the general public, seven days a week, serving food and beverages from 9.30am. Diners can choose from the lounge or restaurant area and a versatile private room is also available to hire for functions/ conferences. The perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, The Braid Restaurant is now taking bookings for Christmas lunches. For more information and to make a booking contact 016977 2255 (opt 3) or email catering@bramptongolfclub.com
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Tara’s Seasonal Delights The welcoming change of the season brings new and fresh ingredients to the table and more importantly, allows you to get resourceful with what Mother Nature is offering up.
Bramble Cocktail This autumnal classic and very British cocktail is ideal this time of year, with blackberries in abundance and the perfect balance of sweet meets sour. Super quick and easy to make.
Ingredients • • • • •
50ml gin 25ml lemon juice 25ml sugar syrup 20ml crème de mûre Blackberries to garnish
Method Combine the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar syrup in a glass tumbler. Stack to the top with crushed ice. Pour the crème de mûre over the top, to create a pretty marbling effect. Decorate with blackberries and enjoy.
Spiced Cider Margarita Ingredients • • • •
60ml spiced apple cider 25ml Cointreau 25ml tequila For garnish: apple slices, sugar and ground cinnamon.
Method Combine the sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl, dip the rim of the glass in sugar syrup and then coat in the sugar and cinnamon mixture. In a shaker; combine the tequila and cointreau and shake over ice. Pour into the glass and top with the spiced cider. (If you can't find spiced cider, you can easily infuse your own with fresh chilli.) Decorate with Apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 46
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Crabby’s Apple Fizz Ingredients • • • • •
50ml apple vodka 20ml sugar syrup Spiced ginger beer Ground Nutmeg Mini crab apple for decoration
Method Combine the vodka, sugar syrup and ice in a shaker. Pour in a chilled coup and top with the spiced ginger beer. Decorate with a mini crab apple and a sprinkle of nutmeg (optional).
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Half Term Bucket List They’re one term down already and fuelled with excitement for the 31st, but before that there’s a whole week to keep the little monsters occupied. This half-term there’s plenty going on to capture their imaginations and no, none of it involves plastic fancy dress costumes and questionable face paints. Get these dates in the diary now.
Carlisle Junior Parkrun If the Great Cumbrian Run event has the whole family feeling inspired, then Carlisle’s Junior Parkrun might be just the thing for the kids. Taking place every Sunday at 9am in Bitts Park, the event offers a 2K run for ages 4 to 14 years. Whether they’re a budding Bolt or just testing the water, the aim is to have fun, meet some new people and blow off some steam. And the best bit? It’s completely free. Register at www.parkrun.org.uk
Toy, Train and Sci-Fi Fair 15 October
Leaf 22 October A Half Moon Theatre present a heart-warming production aimed at under 3s at the Old Fire Station. Leaf tells the story of a very special leaf in a warm, intimate and playful new piece inspired by nature and the seasons. With the warm colour schemes and evocative soundscape, it’s the perfect production to introduce very little ones to the theatre for the first time. At the end of the performance, children are even invited onto the stage to play among the leaves and explore the autumnal landscape. To book tickets visit www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city 50
Not technically in half-term week, but a must for toy fanatics, of all ages. The new venue of The Shepherd’s Inn will host stallholders from both sides of the border offering an array of new and vintage collectables, think dinky toys, trains, Star Wars, soldiers, Lego and TV memorabilia. Visitors can also see a working exhibition from the Meccano Society. Youngsters will love it, but there’ll be plenty of big kids there too. Admission: Adults £3, Senior/Children £2
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The Three Musketeers 27th October Join the CBeebies favourites, the Three Half Pints, as they swashbuckle their way to the Old Fire Station. Kids will love getting a glimpse into the silliness of the seventeenth century, in this new slapstick adventure of chivalry and swordplay. Kicking off at 2pm, expect all the chaos, mayhem and stupidity that the children’s comedy trio are famous for. And rumour has it, the adults will love it too. To book tickets visit www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
Retro Music Weekend
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Indian Arts at Tullie House 21 - 23 October Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Light, at Tullie House, with a number of exciting events planned to immerse young people - and older ones - in Indian arts and culture. On Saturday 21 at the Diwali Drop-In, from 1pm - 4pm children and families can make a decorative Diwali tealight holder.At 4pm, Priya Sundar and a group of professional musicians will use spectacular movements and costumes to tell a story, in a performance of Bharatanatyam. On Monday 23, have a go at Rangoli, an art form often created for festivals like Diwali, where decorative patterns are created using materials such as rice, flour and petals. The designs are even thought to bring good luck. For more information visit www.tulliehouse.co.uk
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Pets and Pests With the long walks and plentiful wildlife, your companion enjoys the summer just as much as you do. However, the warmer months can bring a whole plethora of pests, just waiting to cause your pet problems. While your furry friend is busy exploring, make sure you know how to keep them safe and healthy throughout the season.
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Adders When they are not hibernating, from March until around October, adders can often be found slithering under a rock or basking on a log in the Cumbrian countryside. Adder’s are poisonous and while they are usually timid, if they get stepped on they may strike in self defence. This could be a problem for your four legged friends who also enjoy playing in the long grass. It is still rare for dogs to be bitten, however it’s worth keeping dogs on a lead and being careful when walking through long grass, bracken and woodland. And of course, know what to do in an emergency.
What if I suspect my dog has been bitten? • • • •
Check for tell-tale bite marks, two puncture wounds, usually no bigger than a 50p piece. Seek immediate veterinary advice, the sooner your pet receives treatment, the better their chances of making a full recovery. If possible, carry your dog to the car or vet, to minimise the spread of venom around the body if not, walk them calmly. If you are able, bathe the wound in cold water to help prevent swelling but don’t delay getting veterinary treatment
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Groom your pets regularly. Give them extra baths and brush thoroughly before and after, brushing both against and with the hair growth so as not to miss any well hidden, embedded unwelcome visitors . Use tick control products, there are a number of safe options available, from sprays and spot-ons to special collars. Check with your vet what will work best for you and your dog. Treat their toys and accessories with the repellent as well Check your pet thoroughly, including, ears, pads, muzzle and around the eyes, for any unwelcome visitors.
Wasps And Bee Stings They are the scourge of summer for picnic goers, gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts but wasps can be a pest for your pets too. Whether playfully chasing them, or accidently stepping on them, unsuspecting explorers can end up with a nasty sting. How do I treat a wasp or bee sting? • •
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To ease irritation use an ice pack on the affected area If you know what it was that stung your pet, use bicarbonate of soda to neutralise a bee sting and vinegar for a wasp. However, if you’re not sure avoid this all together. If your poor pet has been stung in the mouth or neck or you suspect they have had a nasty reaction to the sting, contact your vet immediately.
Ticks Ticks are rife during the spring and summer months and these pesky parasites love nothing more than latching onto your dog. Ticks are not only painful but can carry and spread infectious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, which can have serious implications. While ticks are almost inevitable at this time of year, there are some things you can do to help protect your pooch.
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M OTO R I N G A N D S P O RT
range Rover velar The Range Rover Velar brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family. Designed to fill the white space between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, Velar offers levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment. This is a new type of Range Rover for a new type of customer. Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director, Jeremy Hicks said: “The new Range Rover Velar is a stunning addition to the Range Rover family, it enhances a model line-up that originally defined the luxury SUV segment and continues to do so. Velar brings increased choice to new and existing customers in a growing SUV market. It leads the way in terms of design, usable technology, new materials and of course Land Rover’s legendary go anywhere, do anything capability. “The whole team is enormously excited about bringing the new Range Rover Velar to customers across the UK.” Velar is defined by a visually reductive approach and meticulous attention to precision in every detail, which evolves the Range Rover DNA. 54
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“It leads the way in terms of design, usable technology, new materials and of course Land Rover’s legendary go anywhere, do anything capability.”
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Look inside Velar’s interior and you will see elegant simplicity, sophistication and refinement. An unwavering belief in reductionism has been fully employed, with switches being kept to an absolute minimum to help create a calm sanctuary.
The Velar’s design is beautifully balanced, from its powerful proportions to its continuous waist line through to the taut tapered lines of the rear. The generous wheelbase contributes significantly to its elegance while helping to provide a spacious interior. The large alloy wheels – in particular the range of 22-inch designs – optimise the vehicle’s stunning silhouette, while further enhancing Velar’s dramatic presence. Advanced technology is pivotal to the contemporary design, the full-LED headlights are the most slender ever to appear on a production Land Rover vehicle. The flush deployable door handles emphasise Velar’s reductive, sculptured form, and contribute to the low drag coefficient from only 0.32 – this is the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced.
Velar offers a sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative to leather. The Dapple Grey material was developed together with Kvadrat, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles, and is complemented with Suedecloth inserts in Ebony or Light Oyster. The light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body, together with double-wishbone front- and Integral Link rear suspension provides the perfect basis for agile handling, superior ride comfort and outstanding refinement. It also delivers exceptional levels of crash protection, and Velar has been developed to meet the most demanding crash test regulations worldwide. Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, Velar will be produced at the company’s Solihull production facility, UK. It is on sale now in the UK and Europe and in over 170 markets worldwide.
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No Harrods Account For Curle, United Chief Must Shop Cheap and Creatively By Ross Brewster
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Carlisle United manager Keith Curle admits that he “won’t be going shopping in Harrods,” or certainly the footballing equivalent, when it comes to any additions to his squad this season. As the transfer trail goes crazy at the higher levels, building a League Two promotion side is about as far removed from Neymar and £200 million transfers, as it gets. At Carlisle’s level, it’s all about having a good talent spotting system and being creative as the incomings and outgoings are balanced within tight financial strictures. One player who looked distinctly unlikely to figure back at Brunton Park this season could step in to save Curle searching for a central defensive partner for new signing Tom Parkes. 5566
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Mark Ellis’s time at United looked well cooked when he was sent out on loan to National League side Forest Green for the second half of last season. Ellis proved a big success with Forest Green, who finished off the campaign winning promotion to the Football League, but returned to Carlisle in the summer with a year left on his contract. With defensive resources stretched, Ellis stepped back into the Carlisle picture for the early games, and gave more than a hint that he could form an effective partnership alongside Parkes. Whether Curle regards Ellis as the long-term solution to United’s defensive frailties--they reached the play offs last term with a defensive record more akin to a bottom six side--is the question. But he and Parkes are tough, nononsense types and these are qualities much needed in a defence that last year had more soft centres than a box of Black Magic chocolates. Forest Green manager Mark Cooper would like to take Ellis back, but recognises that United would want a fee for the player and, like most clubs in the lower league, cash could be the element that rules out an early move.
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Curle said: “It’s not all about the defence, but I have brought in Tom Parkes, who is a good character, plays the game how I want it to be played, and can still develop.” The United manager has tended to use Gary Liddle, signed in the second half of the last season, in central defence. Liddle is one of those play anywhere types who can fill a variety of positions in a side like Carlisle, who don’t have the money to sign players simply to fill the bench on match days. However Liddle’s best position may turn out to be in midfield, where his height and tackling can provide cover in front of the defence. If that’s where an Ellis-Parkes combination comes in, then perhaps it’s worth giving it a decent chance to develop.
Curle has never been afraid to tinker with selection, playing the team he feels most suited to each particular opposition, but with players like Nicky Adams and Danny Grainger firing in the crosses, Bennett will get plenty of chances to show he can translate his goals in non-league to Division Two. The United manager explained: “The players know I don’t pick teams who are always best on what they did the week before. It comes down to who is best suited to do the job we need them to do.” Carlisle went into the new campaign with a blend of players of the right ages and experience, but one gets the impression there is not a lot of spare cash floating around and Curle will have to get the best out of the current squad, and hope that injuries stay away once the pre-season knocks and illnesses have cleared up. After last season’s play off disappointment--the two games themselves, against Exeter, were a great advert for League Two--Curle’s prognostications for 2017-18 are understandably guarded. A dozen games in we might all know a good deal better about the prospects.
Carlisle look well covered in midfield positions, but up front fans will be wondering if former Barrow striker Richie Bennett can command a regular spot, thus adding a different dimension to the attack. Joint assistant manager Lee Dykes admitted: “It’s a heck of an investment from the football club and we are just pleased to have finally got there because we are excited about what he can give us. We have been crying out for a bit of physical presence and that is nothing against the strikers already in the building. We needed a taller type of forward since the departure of Charlie Wyke, Jabo Ibehre and Jamie Proctor.”
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WHERE ARE YA? Someone has been tampering with the street signs around the Great Border City of Carlisle. Can you re-arrange them and save the city?
CAB TOGETHER ............................................................................................. ELECTRIC SET .................................................................................................. RETRIEVED HOTNESS ................................................................................... TWAS SWELL ................................................................................................... NONLEGAL ...................................................................................................... ANT HEELS ....................................................................................................... WHITE RACKETS ............................................................................................ TURBINE MOLESTER ..................................................................................... PROSTRATE OWNER .................................................................................... ORCHESTRATING RAGED GERMAN ...................................................... SICK ACCRUED WHIR.................................................................................... Answers on page 80
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P.P ARNOLD OLD FIRE STATION
Legendary soul singer P.P Arnold welcomes Carlisle’s OFS. Doors 7pm Show 8pm Tickets £20 available from OFS, Carlisle
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Kiss GB//Hear tbreak Remedy//The Clints Embers, Carlisle
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S h o u t & S h i m my The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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M a r k Ke l l y The Thin White Duke
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The Complete Stone Roses The Source Collective, Carlisle
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S o m e G u y s H av e A l l T h e L u c k Sands Centre
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Fools Gold Indie Club Night The Brickyard
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Blue Flames The Greyhound Inn, Cotehill, Carlisle
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The Cosmopolitan Vinyl Experience The Thin White Duke
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Blues Jam The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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DirtyDC Brickyard
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Ragtime Rascals Carlisle Cathedral
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S F P C a r l i s l e : D a n ny T The Venue, Carlisle
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G l a s s C i t y P re s e n t s D a n M a s o n , S u l l i v a n & G o l d a n d Ke n d r a F r a n c e Open Mind, Carlisle
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Kill Spector The Source Collective, Carlisle
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Paolo Di Liberto b2b Jason Cleminson The Thin White Duke
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The Ballinger Family The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook Sands Centre
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Cr ystal Palace Music Source Collective
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Limehouse Lizzy Brickyard
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David Edwunds and Charles Edmonson Flute & Piano Carlisle Cathedral
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S i n g S o n g s O f S t e e l e ye Stones Barn, Carlisle
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Snowboy & The Latin Section ft Jen Kearner y The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Tom Jones Tribute Night Hallmark Hotel, Carlisle
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Noise Next Door The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Neil Little The Thin White Duke
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Carlisle Blues and Rock Festival The Crown & Mitre Hotel
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Cumbria Pride Carlisle City Centre
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Beachmaster Album Launch The Brickyard
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Crow Dog Embers, Carlisle
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Paolo Di Liber to b2b James Gibson The Thin White Duke
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Coasts Brickyard
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Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Michael Hanock - Baritone & Piano Carlisle Cathedral
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Dog On The Couch Club Brittania, Carlisle
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Have A Scream... This Halloween there are some seriously spooky goings on. We’ve rounded up just a few ideas to get the whole family in the mood for All Hallow’s Eve.
Halloween Week at Muncaster Castle 26 - 31 October
Dare you visit one of Britain’s most haunted castles this Halloween? Little can top a trip to Muncaster Castle to seriously give you the shivers. Halloween Week at the castle includes all kinds of ghostly goings-on, from the Monster Cabaret featuring Astral Circus, to Ghostly Grotto and the extremely Scary Maze. There is also the rare chance to see the Hawk & Owl Centre’s rare Twilight Owls display and experience the Halloween Ghost Tour, a theatrical event in association with the University of Cumbria. Be sure to get into the spirit of things by donning fancy dress - and don’t forget your torch if you’re arriving after dark. For more information visit http://www.muncaster.co.uk/halloween-week
Pumpkin Plod at Hammond’s Pond 25 October
Carve your best pumpkin, throw on your spookiest Halloween costume and plod along to Hammond’s Pond, for a ghoulish fundraising event in aid of Jigsaw, your local children’s hospice. Taking place from 3pm - 5pm, with two hair-raising routes to choose from, Spooky Saunter for the older kids and Trick or Treat Toddle for the little ones, it is set to be the perfect Halloween event for the whole family. Expect lots of spooky surprises and trick or treats along the route, finishers will also receive a ghoulish medal on the day. For more information contact 01228 817613 or visit www.jigsawhospice.org
Carlisle Family Ghost Tour 28 - 29 October
What better way to celebrate the spookiest night of the year, than by discovering Carlisle’s own ghostly heritage? On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October, join Carlisle City Ghost Tours on a journey through the city’s dark past. Leaving at 5pm, from outside the Old Town Hall, this storytelling walk with a difference, is suitable for the whole family. The focus on dark history and ghost stories brings the history of Carlisle to life in an unexpected way. Fancy dress is encouraged. Tickets are available from Carlisle TIC, contact 01228 598596 60
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This Halloween Torchlight Tours at Carlisle Castle 23 - 27 October
This Halloween make the most of an opportunity to explore the infamously haunted Carlisle Castle, after hours. Guided by just torchlight, experience some of the creepy, gruesome and surprising tales of the most besieged castle in the country. Explore the dungeons, discover the intriguing story of the licking stones and hear about the walled up skeletons which were discovered by workmen in the Captain's Tower. Make sure you wrap up warm, stay close by and don’t forget your torch of course. The event content is suitable for children over 14 years old. To book contact 0370 333 118
Pumpkin Carving at Tullie House 24, 26 and 28 October
Gone are the days when carving a pumpkin meant cutting out two triangles for eyes, today’s Halloween lanterns are Instagram-ready. Pick your best pumpkin, come up with something creative and put your artistic abilities to the test. On 24, 26 and 28 October at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, the team at Tullie House will be carving seriously spooky pumpkin lanterns, just in time for halloween. For just £2 per pumpkin, take the whole family and ensure that come the 31st, you have the finest jack-o’-lantern on your doorstep. Other events include Halloween Pom Pom Monsters, Spooky Halloween Masks and a Museums at Night Ghost Tour with crafts. Booking is essential, to book a slot call 01228 618700
Halloween Ghostly Galleon 28 October
On 28 October, celebrate Halloween by setting sail on the Ghostly Galleon at Ullswater Steamers where there’ll be magic, monsters and mayhem in abundance. On the 90 minute cruise from Glenridding can enjoy entertainment from the magician Stu-Di-Doo and take home some tricks and treats. There will be on-board activities such as Halloween colouring and tattoos to keep little monsters happy and tickets include tea or coffee and frightfully yummy, pumpkin squash.
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Book tickets at www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
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Lighting Up The Lake
A special memorial event is set to light up a much loved local lake. On Sunday 22 October, Talkin Tarn will once again be illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, for a local charity’s unique Lake of Lights event.
Thousands of people joined Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice for their inaugural Memorial Event at Talkin Tarn, which took place last year. During the evening, the tranquil setting was transformed by hundreds of coloured lights on the lake and in the surrounding woodland, creating a spectacular display. The charity hope that just as many will join them at the lakeside this year. Each light will represent the cherished memory of a loved one no longer with us and the symbolic event provides participants with the opportunity to reflect and remember in a peaceful setting. The lights can be personalised with a special message, before being placed onto floating platforms and floated on the lake. Sam Johnston, Community Fundraiser, said “Being able to host Lake of Lights at Talkin Tarn hold special significance for us all. This is a unique event for the area and we hope our supporters and the local community will be able to come and join us at this iconic location.” This year’s ceremony will begin at 6pm with the lights floated shortly after. From 5pm people will have the opportunity to pass their light ready to go on the tarn. More information about the event, including car parking, will be announced on the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw website and social media pages nearer the time. To remember a loved one and support Eden valley Hospice and Jigsaw’s Lake of Lights Event, please visit www.edenvalleyhospice.org or contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613
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Chris Sherburn and Denny Bar tley with Emily Sanders The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Osiligi Maasai Warriors St James Church, Carlisle
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Mark Kelly The Thin White Duke
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Kiss GB - The Kiss Tribute Band Club Rock, Carlisle
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Paolo Di Liber to b2b Adam Bradbur y The Thin White Duke
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Blue Flames Club Britannia, Carlisle
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Tethera Trombones - Trombone Trio Carlisle Cathedral
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Krissy Matthews The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Absolute Bowie The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Adika Oates The Thin White Duke
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The Songs of Nick Drake The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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S h e f f i e l d D u o - S i m o n Tw i g g e & J o h n G r u n d y Carlisle Cathedral
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Perfect Strangers (Deep Purple tribute) Brickyard
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REBCO presents: Momento Mori Embers, Carlisle
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M a r k Ke l l y The Thin White Duke
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The Southmartins Brickyard
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Oxjam The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Out of Space : Paddy Steer Open Mind, Carlisle
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Lee Smith The Thin White Duke
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Bugenhagen The Source Collective , Carlisle
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Ty n e V a l l e y B i g B a n d The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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Beyond The Faith Sands Centre
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Mojazzrs The Thin White Duke
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D a n a e E l e n i - Vo i c e a n d p i a n o Carlisle Cathedral
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Daliso Chaponda Th e Ve n u e , C a r l i s l e
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Angelic Upstarts The Brickyard
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Henr y Normal The Old Fi r e S t a t i o n , C a rlisle
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ELO Experience The Sands Centre
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Tom Allen The Old Fire Sta tio n, Ca rlisle
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Paolo Di Liber to feat Johnathan Gash (DJ & Live Percussion Set) The Thin White Duke
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Paul Foot The Old F i r e S t a t i o n , Ca rlisle
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Sofie Hagen Ro sehill Thea tre , W hitehaven
Mark Duthie - Organ Carlisle Cathedral
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Matt Forde The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
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The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is set to make waves as it returns to Cumbria. Now in its fourth year, the annual Ocean Film Festival returns to the region this autumn as part of its UK tour. Sweeping into Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake on Sunday 1 October, the event will bring some of the world’s most awe-inspiring ocean films to Cumbria, for an evening that will get deep. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour, which originates in Australia, is brought to the screen by the team behind the popular Banff Mountain Film Festival, an event which has seen seven years of sell-out shows at Theatre by the Lake. Tour Director, Nell Teasdale said: “We are delighted to be bringing the Ocean Film Festival World Tour back to UK audiences for the fourth year running. “Featuring incredible cinematography, the films capture the raw beauty and power of the ocean, while celebrating an eclectic and fascinating mix of characters who live for the sea’s salt spray.” 64
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In over two hours of mind-blowing footage, from above and below the surface, the Festival will showcase a brand new collection of short films, celebrating divers, paddles, surfers and oceanographers. Through edge-of-seat action and spell-blinding shots, the films depict the divinity of the ocean, from the mind-blowing wildlife and exhilarating power of the waves to the inspirational characters who dedicate their lives to answering its call. The 2017 film programme sees intrepid freedivers explore haunting shipwrecks, nomadic sailors face the icy waters of Antarctica and features fascinating marine life such as humpback whales and the endangered Giant Pacific Manta Ray.
In Fishpeople, filmmaker Keith Malloy gives an insight into the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean, telling the stories of a unique group of people who have dedicated their lives to the sea, from surfers and spearfishers to a long-distance swimmer, a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids. It is a film that is set to inspire viewers to find deeper meaning beyond the shore. Infinity is a 120-foot nomadic sailing boat, built by hand in the 1970s, her crew is a band of free-spirited dissidents, with no permits, no insurance and no budget. Follow their 8,000 mile journey from New Zealand to Patagonia, during the iciest year on record in the Southern Ocean and experience a lifestyle beyond the norm, in Sea Gypsies, a film produced by Nicholas Edwards. Ocean enthusiasts can get a glimpse at creatures far stranger than those dreamt up for sci-fi and admire the work of David Day, an artist from Queensland who creates colourful, yet surprisingly life-like models of marine life, turning worthless junk into objects of beauty, while simultaneously raising awareness of the ever-growing problem of plastic in our oceans.
“We’re sure that the event will achieve the same breathtaking impression on Keswick’s outdoor enthusiasts and we look forward to being wowed.” Forget about testing the water, the Ocean Film Festival is one to jump straight into. For more information visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk Tickets are available from Theatre by the Lake, contact the box office on 017687 74411
Without getting so much as a foot wet, Cumbrian audiences can expect to be immersed in the natural wonder of the ocean and all from an idyllic location, in the heart of the Lake District. Marketing Manager at Theatre by the Lake, Meg Eyre said: “Banff Mountain Film festival has been an increasingly popular event at Theatre by the Lake, growing from one sell-out night to three sell-out performances annually, so we’re delighted that the ocean equivalent will be showing at Theatre by the Lake as part of their UK tour. The Carlisle Guide
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THE THRILL OF IT ALL
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The facts of the story appear straightforward, but the motivations that lie behind them are not all they seem. As one of the play’s own characters said, “the truth is rarely pure and never simple.”
The play is directed by Eva Cook, the Green Room Club’s Co-Director of Productions, following the huge success of her last production for the Green Room, Jes Butterworth’s ‘Jerusalem’. The Thrill of Love is a very different, but equally challenging play for the director.
Eva and her co-director Jack Lester plan each season of plays along with a production committee.
he latest offering from Carlisle Green Room Club, is set to thrill with a glimpse into the past.
This October, Carlisle’s theatre club will present a fascinating portrayal of the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman in England to be sent to the gallows. The Thrill of Love, a play by Amanda Whittington, explores the life and death of Ruth, her dreams of stardom and the complexities of female friendship at a time when women all too often ended up the losers in a man’s world. As history reveals, Ruth ends up in Holloway, not Hollywood.
Ruth was hanged for the shooting of her wealthy, abusive and womanising lover David Blakely. Her guilt was never in doubt, she confessed to pulling the trigger herself and was executed for the crime. But, in the play, questions remain.
Eva explained: “It is always a difficult balancing act to put together a year’s programme that will please our audiences and our actors alike. We aim for a balance of funny and more serious plays within a season and hope to present productions with interesting roles for both male and female cast members. As well as providing interest to our set designers and technical crew.”
She added: “We are currently spending time reading and researching suitable plays to present to audiences in the 2018 season. We hope that what we have come up with will attract large audiences and we think that we have achieved a season for next year that has something for everyone. “The new season launch will take place in October, so keep an eye out for further details.” The Thrill of Love runs from 9 - 14 October 2017 Tickets available from Carlisle Tourist Information Office. £8 Adults. £7 Concessions. 66
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H ow H e Li e d To Her Hus band and Augus t us Does His Bit C arl i s l e G re e n Room Theat re R u n n i n g u n t i l t he 16t h
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Audience With Murder T h e O l d F i re S t at i on, C ar l i s l e R u n n i n g u n t i l t he 21s t
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Grow t h K i rk g at e C e n t re , C ocker m out h
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The B FG Fa mily Film (PG) B ra mpto n Film Club
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Noise Next Door T h e O l d F i re S t at i on, C ar l i s l e
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The Other Side o f Ho pe (15) Tullie Ho use
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Red Tur tle (PG) Tullie Ho use
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Fra ntz (12A) Tullie Ho use
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B erlin Sy ndro me (15) Tullie Ho use
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The Value Of Nothing T h e O l d F i re S t at i on, C ar l i s l e
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Le af - A H a l f M oon Theat re P rod uct i on T h e O l d F i re S t at i on, C ar l i s l e
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Emma Rydal - Soaked T h re l ke l d V i l l a ge Hal l
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The Three Musketeers T h e O l d F i re S t at i on, C ar l i s l e
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Does “I’ve only had a few” sound familiar? A new play by Cumbrian star, Emma Rydal is about to confront the UK’s drinking issue head on. In 2014, 58% of adults in the UK said they had drank alcohol at least once in the previous week* and a study by Alcohol Concern, reported that in 2016, 8 million people drank over the recommended units on their heaviest drinking day. As a society, we have a drink problem. Soaked, which has received funding from the Arts Council England and Cumbria County Council, will premiere at Rosehill Theatre on 30 September. It is the first play coproduced by the theatre since the venue’s £2.7 million redevelopment, in association with Emma’s theatre company La’al Marra Productions. Directed by Peter McQueen, the play will tour Cumbria and Manchester this autumn. Filled with drama and humour, but telling an important story, Soaked seeks to unnerve and provoke discussion. Emma, who has written and stars in the play, is renowned for finding comedy in the every day and Soaked is no exception. She admits she was inspired by her own life and the people around her. She said: “I think we’re all slightly addicted to it. “Even before Bridget Jones was writing her units down, I was keeping track of how many units I’d had and how many cigarettes, I’m a bit obsessed about it.” She added: “There are so many people who are worried about their drinking but don’t want to talk about it. I just think it’s a story that needed telling.” 68
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Soaked tells the story of one couple and their relationship with the booze. It will look at our culture of over-drinking and the lies we tell ourselves, but also the stresses and pressures which have us reaching for the bottle and the boozy offers on the supermarket shelves. Emma said: “I find it fascinating all the lies that people tell when talking about alcohol. I work in a bar and it really makes me laugh when people go, ‘Oh, I’ve only had a few drinks,’ but you know that you served them a whole bottle of prosecco earlier.” Following a successful career in theatre, TV and radio, Emma, is excited to be creating something in Cumbria that will get everyone talking. She said: “I’m absolutely terrified, because I’m really putting myself out there, but I’m excited about the buzz that I’m creating. A good piece of theatre should entertain and provoke a discussion, this is something people really want to talk about.” And if nothing else, it’s a good excuse for a drink. For full tour dates go to www.laalmarra.co.uk
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MUSIC / COMEDY /THE ATRE / FILM / OTHER OTHER SEPTEMBER E x h i b i t i o n on u n t i l 31s t O ct ober 2017 “Jour ney t o t h e R a j – A S ol d i er ’s Li fe i n Ind i a 1820- 1947” C u mb ri a ’s M u s e u m of Mi l i t ar y Li fe , C a rl i s l e C a s t l e
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The Great Cumbrian Run Ca rlisle
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Evolution Dance Festival Sa nds Centre
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S o u t h A me ri c a M a s t ercl as s - RS VP need ed Majestic Wine, Carlisle
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Paula O’Brien Ha llma rk Ho tel, Ca rlisle
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T h u rs by V i l l age S h ow T h u rs by P ari s h H al l
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Gin Masterclass - RSVP Needed Ma jestic W ine , Ca rlisle
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Jo h n S a d l e r – “ Tu rn i ng t he Ti d e – Ind i an S ol d i er s i n t h e B at t l e s of Kohi m a & Im phal 1944” C u mb ri a ’s M u s e u m of Mi l i t ar y Li fe , C a rl i s l e C a s t l e
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Evening of poetr y and prose Ca rlisle Ca thedra l
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Jonathon Walker – “The Aden Insurgency 1962-67” Cumbria ’s Museum o f Milita r y Life , Ca rlisle Ca stle
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Craft Beer Masterclass Ma jestic W ine , Ca rlisle
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‘Fell to Fire’ with Emily Hennessey & Kirsten Taylor Thursby Villa g e Ha ll
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C l a s s i c a l C a b a re t by S hakes peare S w i t ched T h e O l d F i re S t a t i on, C ar l i s l e
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Blue Light Walk - Mental Health Relay C a rl i s l e
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Toy, Train & Sci Fi Fair The Shepherds Inn, Ca rlisle
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Markets and Fairs’ illustrated talk with June Hall. Thursby Pa rish Ha ll
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J as mi n e s P i x a r C h a r i t y P ageant P i re l l i S o c i a l C l u b, C ar l i s l e
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Evening of Mediumship Ca rlisle Co nser v a tive Club
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O f f t h e b e at e n t ra ck Mas t ercl as s - RS VP need ed Majestic Wine, Carlisle
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Markets and Fairs’ illustrated talk with June Hall. Thursby Pa rish Ha ll
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I s l ay R e gi on W h i s ky Tas t i ng H o u s e O f M al t , C a r l i s l e
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Table Top and Coffee Morning Thursby Pa rish Ha ll
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B ac k To S c h o ol D i s co C row n an d M i t re Hot el , C ar l i s l e
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Lake of Lights Ta lkin Ta rn Co untr y Pa rk
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B e e r & F i z z Fe s t T h e G rey h ou n d I n n, C ar l i s l e
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Bingo Night Thursby Pa rish Ha ll
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Q u i z N i gh t at T h u r s by P ar i s h Hal l T h u rs by P ari s h H al l
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Definition Wines Masterclass Ma jestic W ine , Ca rlisle
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Ceilidh and Supper with Thrice Brewed Thursby Villa g e Ha ll
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Carlisle Family Ghost Tour
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THE BEACON
Hidden Secrets At The Beacon The Beacon museum will welcome another first this autumn, as six human skeletons arrive for the ‘Gladiators: A Cemetery of Secrets’ exhibition. A unique collaborative venture for The Beacon Museum, the exhibition will feature loans from the Jorvik Centre in York, as well as items from the Roman collection at Tullie House. It will allow visitors to explore the mysterious story of six gladiators, see their skeletal remains and uncover the relics of Britain’s Roman past. Running from 16 September - 3 December, the exhibition will provide the perfect backdrop for the mysterious autumn half term antics in store for October. It will also include a life-like Roman settlement, transporting visitors back 2,000 years, as well as a number of interactive activities and talks. The museum’s Business Development Manager, Alan Irwin said: “We’re really excited to be partnering with Jorvik to deliver this exhibition.
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“This is the first time we’ve had human remains in the museum and that’s always appealing as there is an air of mystery about it, in terms of uncovering stories of the past. The children’s activities that come with it will be interactive and immersive and of a very high quality.” The museum will welcome special guest, the renowned actor and historian, Sir Tony Robinson, for an exclusive launch event on Saturday 23 September. The team are delighted that Tony will be giving a free talk to showcase the upcoming exhibition, but also the official opening of the Beacon Portal as a community venue and a part of the museum experience. Launch event tickets are free for the public, with a maximum of two tickets per guest. Check the Beacon Museum website for details on how to book. For more information about any of the events and to book tickets, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk or contact 01946 592303
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musical centred around a monumental event in Cumbrian history, returns to the region this October.
Following the 70th anniversary of the William Pit disaster in Whitehaven, Clog Dance the Musical comes to the Cumbrian town next month. The 1947 explosion, which accounted for the death of over 100 miners, provides the backdrop for the musical, which centres around the Annual Miner’s Gala Day in a small Cumbrian coastal town.
John explained: “The idea for the piece of music was based on Brews Clog Shop on Roper Street, which many people will remember. I used to have to walk past that shop on my way to school and it always fascinated me watching him make the clogs. “Then people started suggesting the musical and I got to thinking how it would fit in.” Like anyone at the time, John was badly affected by the impact of the pits, his great uncle was killed in a mining accident. While Clog Dance might not be a historical account of the events, he believed it was an important story to tell. He said: “With the closure of the pits, one of Whitehaven’s reasons for being here sort of disappeared and I think it’s important for people to recognise the contributions that the miners gave and how they shaped the history of the town.”
Written by the established local composer, John Marcangelo, the production first premiered in Whitehaven 10 years ago, to commemorate 60 years since the disaster. The cast also performed excerpts of the musical for HRH Prince Charles at the reopening of Rosehill Theatre earlier this year. It will return to Whitehaven’s Solway Hall, from the 24 - 28 October. Inspired by John’s early life, growing up in Whitehaven, the initial piece of music Clog Dance, proved a huge hit for his band Violinski, both in the UK and internationally. Opening with a traditional clog dance at the Gala, which is interrupted by sirens warning of a disaster at the pit, the musical tells the story of an impending tragedy and the events that consequently unfold.
With the addition of two new lead roles, next month’s production will star many of the original cast and is directed once again, by David Simpson. John is hopeful that his trip down memory lane will be just as successful the second time around. He said: “It was received excellently the first time and people have been asking me ever since, when I’m going to put it on again.” John added: “All of us living in this area owe a huge debt of gratitude to those miners and their families who shaped the history of our town. This musical is dedicated to their memory.” Tickets are available from the Solway Hall box office, contact 01946 690970 The Carlisle Guide
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Carlisle’s Knitting Nanas By Jasmine Heaton
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arlisle volunteers have raised thousands for charity, to help keep the elderly warm this winter.
Across the UK around 25,000 elderly people’s lives are at risk due to the cold every winter. An idea incorporated by Innocent Smoothies, The Big Knit was initiated to raise money to help keep elderly citizens warm. The project, founded in 2003, is the reason that woolly hats can be seen on Innocent Smoothie bottles throughout the winter months. For each drink sold, Innocent donates 25 pence to Age UK, which allows the charity to provide vital services to the elderly.
Karen Nixon, Age UK Volunteer Co-Ordinator for Carlisle & Eden said: “A lot of the money raised for the charity is due to the appeal of the hats made in The Big Knit; people see the hat they like and buy based off of that.”
Age UK Carlisle & Eden’s involvement in The Big Knit has raised thousands for the charity, as local volunteers gather together regularly to knit the hats. From January to July 2017, this small group of hard-working volunteers have knitted 5,000 hats, raising up to £1,250 for Age UK. The wool to knit the hats is collected from donations to Age UK charity shops or bought by the volunteers themselves, however old jumpers and scarves are sometimes unravelled too. Aged 84, Jess Sinclair has been volunteering with Age UK Carlisle & Eden for several years and is considered to be the figurehead of the Wednesday ‘Big Knit’ sessions in Carlisle. Jess has been known to knit up to 20 hats in one night in order to make as many as possible before the deadline. The hats are then sent off to Innocent to be sterilised and quality-checked, ready to be put on the smoothie lids and sold across the UK. Another volunteer for Age UK Carlisle & Eden, Ellen Brown said: “The best part of my involvement with The Big Knit is being able to meet new people and it’s good to help people who need it.” She added: “My enjoyment of the knitting and meeting new people has resulted in me volunteering with Age UK for the past 13 years.” The hats knitted come in a variety of designs and colours, from the signature bobble hat design, to dinosaurs and a variety of animals. 72 The Carlisle Guide
Overall, The Big Knit project raised over £200,000 for Age UK last year, meaning more services could be provided, ranging from 10,000 Winter Warmth packs, to 40,000 more calls answered by the Age UK Advice Line. Over the 14 years that The Big Knit has existed, over six million hats have been knitted and over £1.9 million has been raised for Age UK, as well as the increasing awareness of the charity itself. With an average of just under half a million hats being made annually by volunteers, the snowball effect in terms of the money raised for the charity is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. For more information visit www.ageuk.org.uk
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Running through the City By Arran George
The Great Cumbrian Run has been an annual event for over a third of a century. Every year thousands of people flock to the city to volunteer, cheer on and take part in the half marathon. Now in its 35th year, the 13.1 mile half marathon, which usually attracts over 1200 runners of all levels will take place at 10am on Sunday 1 October, starting from the magnificent Carlisle Castle. Participants will then cross Castle Way and head through the city centre before running out into the countryside and through the scenic villages of Cumwhinton, Wetheral and Scotby. On return into the city, runners will sprint through Bitts Park, ready for the grand finish on the athletics track in The Sheepmount Stadium. Since almost all of the runners in the half marathon will be sponsored for a charity of their choice, the event has a great spirit of togetherness and wellbeing. Every year sees thousands of pounds raised for numerous different charitable organisations, including a number of nominated charities. This year, The Cumberland Building Society’s Great Cumbrian Run has four nominated charities; CFM’s Cash For Kids, Eden Valley Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Sam Johnston, Community Fundraiser for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw said: “We are delighted to have a long and continued association with the Great Cumbrian Run. Every year a group of fundraisers help to raise thousands of pounds in aid of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw.” She added: “The Great Cumbrian Run is a brilliant local event and provides people with a wonderful challenge and a way to help the care, support and activities provided to adult and children with life limiting illnesses. “If people would like to make a difference and run in aid of Eden Valley Hospice at this year’s event please get in touch with me by calling 01228 810801. We will be able to provide you with a running vest, sponsor forms and any fundraising support you might need.” CFM Radio’s Cash for Kids Family Fun Run will commence before the Half Marathon, at 9am. Local schools and families will run the 1.5 mile Bitts Park route, whilst at the same time raising much needed funds for underprivileged children in the Carlisle area through the Cash for Kids charitable foundation. In a day that is set to be one of excitement, hard work and celebration, what could be greater than seeing Cumbria come together? For more information visit www.cumbrianrun.co.uk The Carlisle Guide 73
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OUR BLUE LIGHT By Arran George
A 120-mile charity walk from Carlisle to Blackpool hopes to shine a light on a hidden problem in our emergency services.
saw the potential of the Blue Light Programme and came up with the Blue Light Walk to raise awareness of this hidden problem.
On the 16 September, the city will see the start of the Blue Light Walk 2017, where a team of representatives from the Emergency and essential services, will come together to walk over 120 miles from Carlisle to Blackpool in 7 days.
Last year, Dan and Rich were invited down to London for World Mental Health Day 2016. They joined the stage alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to speak openly about mental health and the need for change.
The Our Blue light charity began two years ago with the harrowing story of Daniel Farnworth and his struggle with PTSD. After he was called to an emergency involving child abuse while working in Blackpool as part of the North West Ambulance Service, Daniel began to suffer from serious mental health problems and decided to publish his story through the mental health charity Mind. This was one of the first written publications of emergency service staff who had suffered from mental health problems. Following on from this, Mind’s Blue Light Programme was initiated into NWAS. The Blue Light Programme’s function is to educate emergency service personnel to help signpost their colleagues if they are suffering with mental health problems, whilst helping to reduce stigma at the same time. A Mind survey found that one in four emergency service personnel will develop suicidal thoughts throughout their career and 5% will attempt to act on them. This is significantly higher in comparison to the wider public. A year ago, Dan and co-founder of Our Blue Light, Rich Morton began working together in Blackpool. They both 74
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Rich said: “The Our Blue Light team are incredibly excited to be walking approx. 120 miles from Carlisle to Blackpool on the 16 September, stopping off at Caldbeck, Keswick, Ambleside, Kendal, Morecambe and Lancaster along the way. Our team comprises of colleagues from Police, Fire, Ambulance, Search and Rescue and the Prison and Probation Service, who are coming together to help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing within the emergency and essential services. We hope this challenge gets not only our friends and colleagues talking about the importance of well being, but the whole of the UK also.” With repeated cuts and an ever increasing demand for the emergency services, showing support for those who respond to the most unfortunate situations with the highest amount of humanity is paramount to our society and a marker with which we should measure ourselves as a community. To sponsor the Our Blue Light Mental Health Relay visit www.ourbluelight.com
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Cumbria Stone Cricles: Swinside
When you hear the words ‘Stone Circle’ it’s more than likely you’ll think of Stonehenge or Avebury. However, our county has its very own selection of monolithic rings, dotted all around Cumbria’s countryside. In the last issue of the West Cumbria Guide, we explored the rather unexpected, Grey Croft Stone Circle. This time we’ve gone for the better known, yet still little-visited site, of Swinside Stone Circle. Located about three miles west of Broughton-in-Furness, Swinside is one of the biggest and most important stone circles in Cumbria and arguably one of the most impressive in the UK.
The stone circle sits at the foot of Black Combe, a fell in the south-west corner of the Lake District and is constructed from local slate collected from the surrounding mountains. Made up of more than 50 stones, the tallest of which reach up to three metres high, Swinside is said to be one of the best preserved stone circles in northern England. Like Castlerigg and Grey Croft, Swinside stone circle dates back to the Neolithic period. It was originally known as Sunkenkirk, a name that is believed to have come from an old legend which said that local people tried to build a church out of the stones, but the devil kept pulling it down. On the south-east side, a pair of portal stones just outside of the circle, mark what appears to be an entrance or exit, lined up with the midwinter sunset. The fact that the site can only be reached on foot, by walking uphill on a rough farm track, might have something to do with why it sees so few visitors. However, the scenery on route is worth the walk and although the circle is on private ground, it can easily be viewed from the footpath. Turn off the A595 at Broadgate, parking at Crag Hall farm and head up the farm track for roughly one mile. The circle is on the right just before reaching the farm, but it can be spotted from some distance away. It is worth the effort. The remoteness of Swinside makes it a wonderfully atmospheric site and chance to experience a stone circle that is almost completely unspoilt. For the full Stone Circle Series visit www.cumbriaguide.co.uk
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Joseph Robinson: t is g lo o e a h c r A y r a in An Extraord Visitors to the Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport are often intrigued by one of the most enigmatic objects in the collection. The monumental Serpent Stone was discovered by Maryport bank manager and amateur archaeologist Joseph Robinson in 1880. One of the earliest discoverers of the Roman Solway Coastal Frontier, Robinson distinguished himself as an amateur archaeologist. During his time in Maryport as a bank manager and friend of the Senhouse family he advanced archaeology from simple treasure hunting to a science we would recognise today.
Little is known about Robinson after 1886. He appears in the 1901 census as a visitor at an address in Westminster, London. His occupation was stated as ‘Manufacturer of Power Hammer’. The Serpent Stone is believed to be a burial marker sculpted from a recycled Roman altar. On one side of the stone can be found a beautifully carved serpent with a torc around its neck. On the reverse can be found a decapitated native-style human head with serpents for hair and a torc around its neck with fish terminals.
We know very little about Robinson the man. He was borne at Tarn Hill, Clifton Dykes near Penrith in 1844, the only child of minor landowners. Robinson appears in Maryport in 1871 as the ‘Interim Manager’ of the Maryport branch of the Cumberland Union Banking Company, now The Carlton. He went on to become the permanent manager the following year. This position allowed him to become acquainted and trusted by the Senhouse family, in particular Elizabeth Pocklington-Senhouse, the Lady of the Manor. Over the five years from 1880 to 1885 Robinson excavated several areas within the Roman site at Maryport. He was often helped by friends and people from the town and his excavations were the first to be recorded by photography. During this time he discovered the two Roman temples that were re-excavated by the Senhouse Museum Trust and Newcastle University in 2013 to 2015. He discovered the Serpent Stone when he excavated a Roman cemetery at a distance from the Roman fort. 1886 saw his fall from grace when he admitted to encouraging customers of the bank into risky investments. On April 19 1886, George Main, the General Manager of the Cumberland Union Bank, wrote to one of his directors: “I am obliged to go down to the coast tomorrow. An unpleasant matter has occurred at Maryport Bank which I will explain to you on Wednesday. So far as I can see no loss will arise to the Bank from the circumstances but I fear it will involve a change of management.” The Carlisle Guide
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Breeding The lobster Homarus gammarus By Mark Vollers
This charismatic animal was described in this magazine just over three years ago, including the ambition then for the Lake District Coast Aquarium to build a lobster hatchery with the dual purpose of not only being able to show visitors it’s full life cycle, but also to nurture a significant number of juveniles for release back to the wild.
After a few weeks of growth these larvae are ready for life on the sea bed, which for now are special trays in a ‘hive’ that enable intensive stocking and easy feeding.
This year it has become a reality after an estimated 1,000 25mm long baby lobsters were funnelled down a weighted tube from a fishing boat onto known suitable lobster grounds off the Cumbrian coast this August.
The optimistic view is that a significant number will grow to maturity, allowing the lobster fishery to reach a higher sustainable catch than would otherwise be the case.
The whole process begins with a special dispensation from NWIFCA ( North Western Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority) to land and temporarily hold a number of female lobsters carrying eggs. These are kept until the eggs hatch into tiny free swimming larvae which are then transferred into special swirl tanks that mimic open water movement.
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After another three weeks or so these tiny animals are past their most vulnerable life stage and can be released back to the wild to take their chances.
For many visitors to the aquarium this working exhibit is the highlight of their visit. Although the larvae stage is only visible between June and early September, examples of baby lobsters are retained all the year round.
Paddling on Thirlmere By Antony Pike Bower
Situated along the main connecting road between Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere sits Thirlmere. Originally two smaller lakes called Leatheswater and Brackmere, dams were put in place to flood the area and create a man-made reservoir to provide water for Manchester. Thirlmere has only recently been opened up to the public. The best place to access the lake and launch from is the Armboth Car Park on the western side of the lake. Starting from here it gives you the option of tracking up the
shoreline to the northern end of the dam or towards the south where there are a couple of islands to stop off on and explore. Alternatively, carry on down to the site of the flooded village of Wythburn, where the church is the only part of the village that is left after the reservoir was formed. One of the quieter and less developed lakes, Thirlmere boasts a wooded shoreline and great views of the Helvellyn range. It is a great place to get out for a paddle and feel that you are away from it all without being too far from civilisation.
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Tourist Information Public Toilets Police Station Citadel Station Parking 24hr Petrol Station The Lanes Shopping Centre
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