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Meet the Team

A Word from the Editors

Managing Director Stephen Murphy

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Summer is finally here – I think. Although as I write this the rain is pattering against the window making us feel like we should be hiding under the duvet.

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Over the past few weeks there have been quite a number of disputes up and down the country, but we shan’t focus on that.

Here at the Carlisle Guide we are celebrating all the wonderful events taking place across our fabulous county, ones which will celebrate our communities and bring us all together.

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Carlisle Pageant will be honouring the city’s history and heritage with family fun including face painting, street entertainers and a community parade, as well as the return of the ever popular annual Silloth Beer and Music Festival.

Show season is in full swing across Cumbria with Dalston Agricultural Show set to take over The Village Show Field in August, while the traditional Silloth Carnival makes a welcome return with live music, dance troupes and an exciting equestrian performance from The Horsemen of the Knight team.

There is plenty going on over the coming months to keep everyone smiling whatever the weather brings. So get out there and enjoy yourselves – we know we will be!

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Summer fun in Carlisle

Pageants & Paella Carlisle Pageant has been entertaining families for a number of years and this year’s event is set to be no different.

This hugely popular pageant will be kicking off on Saturday August 20 with an array of family orientated activities including face painting and street performers.

The community parade depicting historic characters from the Industrial Revolution, will parade around the city centre from 2pm.

The free event will celebrate the city’s history and heritage and will link in with the ancient proclamation of the Great Fair.

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The Best of Carlisle Pageant Market will be in place in the city centre between Saturday August 20 and Tuesday August 23 and will include a diverse range of stalls each day.

Carlisle Pageant 20th Pageant Market 20th - 23rd

The open-air market will include a variety of local producers, businesses and organisations, with street entertainment for all the family to enjoy while you browse.

Rounding off the Carlisle Pageant, Market Place Europe will return with their award winning International Market from Wednesday 24 to Monday 29 August.

Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental treats in the city centre.

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The return of the International Market in Carlisle brings with it the chance to experience flavour and culture from all over the globe.

Beginning on Wednesday August 24, the city centre will be bustling as people all over Cumbria flock to the popular event.

With over 35 traders setting up shop, the four day market will bring with it the opportunity to be transported to a number of countries through the goods it has to offer.

Bratwurst sausages, traditional Spanish paella, and French crepes are just some of the exciting and mouth watering dishes on offer at the popular family friendly event - diets will most definitely have to be postponed.

The Return of this popular market brings with it gifts, flavours and aromas from all over Continental Europe and beyond. You will be spoilt for choice with such a wide collection of stalls and products from Thailand, India, South Africa, France, Germany, Spain, and so many more!

Market Place Europe are the UK’s leading operator of Continental and Special event markets. Their markets are renowned throughout the UK and Ireland, not only for their high quality but also for the variety of products.

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Carlisle Then and Now With Great Guided Tours

Travel through time with Great Guided Tours and discover the hidden histories behind Carlisle and its surrounding areas.

With tours designed to amaze and inspire, join Great Guided Tours this summer and let them take you on a journey of discovery.

Having been in tourism for 37 years, Carol Donnelly MBE and creator of Great Guided Tours, aims to share her knowledge with those that attend the various tours.

Carol said: “I want people to take something away with them and make a difference, whether that is to an individual or to the city itself.There is so much history within the area and much of it people don’t know about, I think it is important to open people’s eyes to just how vast the history of the area is.”

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to join them as they roam the city of Carlisle. In this short tour, the guides will walk you through ancient Carlisle up until now.

One of the more recent historical stories you are taken through is that of the Citadel towers which were contracted by Henry VIII. The team have been giving tours of the west tower for a while now, but haven’t been able to get into the east tower due to occupancy.

However this is all about to change. Carol said: “The Citadel towers are a huge part of Carlisle’s history, and despite people admiring their beauty, not many understand what their purpose was or that they were commissioned by Henry VIII.The East tower is now available for tours so there is yet more to be ventured.”

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Carol continued: “There is so much to discover in there, including the visible remains of the Gun Ports and much more, it really is worth it.”

As well as the city tours, Carol’s team also runs visits to the world famous Hadrian’s Wall. This particular tour will see you travel back 2000 years, to the days when Britain was under siege by the Romans.

This tour is extremely popular, so much so that Carol already has a number of bookings for the year with visitors hailing from various places including Scotland, China and even America. Carol said: “We have lots of people eager to take the tour, and it isn’t just visitors on holiday we often get local people attending.”

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Get ready for

Dalston Show Dalston agricultural show is an event that has stood the test of time, having first began in the late 19th century. Although the event has evolved since its humble beginnings, it still preserves the traditional agricultural values it had when it started more than 100 years ago.

This year’s show will take place on Saturday August 13 at The Village Show Field. Throughout the day, visitors can expect a wide variety of events and activities including fancy dress competitions, terrier racing, horse jumping and a parade of vintage vehicles.

The main ring will play host to an assortment of entertainment throughout the day with the highlight being the 3 Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team, as well as live music from Cockermouth Ukuleles and the Border Concert Band. Billy the Balloon Clown will also be on hand to keep little ones happy in-between ice-creams.

As usual the main ring will be buzzing with families young and old. There will be stock judging until lunch time followed

by Westmoreland wrestling, Tug-o-War by the Raughton

13th Aug Head Young Famers Club as well as a Gun Dog Display by Dakota.

The Grand Parade will be fantastic this year with all classes of livestock represented, culminating in the presentation of trophies and the announcement of ‘Champion of Champions’.

Of course there will be a variety of entertainment throughout the show field including Jesters Circus, and Falconry Life and new to this year’s show, ‘The Gossips’.

The industrial and craft marquees are some of the best in the county and there will lots of stall for everyone on the day. From embroidery to photography and horticulture to bakery you will have lots to sink your teeth into.

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Turnbulls

Uplifting Women since 1947 For more than 60 years, Turnbulls Lingerie in Carlisle has been providing women with perfectly fitted lingerie and swimwear. Tucked away in Carlyle’s Court, Turnbulls is one of the UK’s finest independent lingerie stores. Specialising in contemporary lingerie and accessories, a visit to Turnbulls means a superior service tailored to your every need, every time.

Owner, Sheila said: “We act as a ‘personal shopper’ for each customer, as it is so important to find the perfect fit for each individual.

We specialise in mid to high end lingerie holding a large amount of stock and are renowned for our fitting service.”

Over the years, the lingerie trade has changed dramatically as well as the consumer. In turn, the team at Turnbulls continue to stay ahead of changing fashions and work hard to keep it that way.

Sheila added: “Fabric developments have advanced enormously, and colours/patterns are now widely available. Corsetry has moved on to Shapewear, and a wide range of Swimwear has become an important part of all good lingerie stores. We work hard to stay ahead - visiting tradeshows, subscribing to trade

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magazines and constantly updating our stock.”

One customer said: “I’ve been going to Turnbulls for years now for my lingerie and bikinis. The service is fantastic. I always leave feeling a million dollars, they only have to look at you before bringing you a stunning range that fits perfectly.”

Winning the ‘Best Customer Service’ award at the 2014 Carlisle Living Awards, Turnbulls have maintained their top of the range customer service, and are proud to offer a personal fitting service as well as beautiful lingerie and swimwear sourced from a wide selection of luxury brands.

Sheila added: “We are very proud to have won the UK Underlines Best Shop Awards, Winner of the Excellence & Outstanding Achievement Award and the Carlisle Living Awards, for Best Customer Service in 2014.”

Catering to every woman, regardless of age, style or size, Turnbulls have a driving passion for finding the perfect lingerie and swimwear for each individual customer. Born out of a love for lingerie, nightwear and swimwear, Turnbulls strives to offer customers an exclusive service, an excellent fit and outstanding quality in a comfortable environment.

Turnbulls is open Tuesday to Friday 9:30am to 5pm and 9am to 4:30pm on Saturdays.

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1900 Some women are so poor they have to make their knickers from sacks used to hold food like flour

1910 Knickers and stockings are first made of rayon

1920 Knickers used to go down to the knee, but they started to become shorter

1930 Y fronts go on sale in Britain

1940s Fashionable women wear briefs.

However during World War II some women made their knickers from parachute silk.

1950 Tights are invented

1960 The Wonderbra is introduced in Britain

1970 The thong is invented and Victoria’s Secret is launched in the US

1990 By the end of the 90s the UK bra market alone was worth half a billion pounds

1980 Bodysuits, teddies, camisoles and Basques are the garments of the decade

2000 By the time of the second millennium women were adding inserts to their bras affectionately known as chicken fillets

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Classic Car Show at

Netherby Hall Netherby Hall is one of Cumbria’s best kept secrets. Situated near Longtown, this fantastic mansion is steeped in local history.

This breathtaking listed building has stood proudly since 16th century and throughout that time the property has evolved into the magnificent mansion it is today.

Owners, Margo and Gerald Smith have been in the hall for almost two years and opened the gates to the public 12 months ago.

Keep up to date with when the house is open to the public by following them on Facebook & visiting their website.

Since the Smiths welcomed visitors to relish in this historic building, there have been a number of exciting events taking place within the 40 acres of parkland, woodland and Victorian grounds which surround it.

This summer, why not pay a visit to the one of the exciting events taking place.

On offer is the return of the fabulously fun Scarecrow Festival, where entrants design and build their own scarecrow to be judged in the competition, as well as other fun activities throughout the day!

Or if you’re more into engines then enjoy the very first vintage and classic car show.

With a range of vehicles varying in age there is much to see and do, the perfect day out for motor enthusiasts.

If you are part of a local group or you and a group of friends are interested in the building’s vast history, there are various private group tours available so nobody will miss out. Get in touch to book your private tour today!

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Netherby Hall – A brief history Built upon a roman fort which is assumed to have been built around the same time as Hadrian’s Wall, Netherby Hall’s surroundings are rife with history. These are just some of the roman discoveries made at Netherby Hall.

• They named it Castra Exploratorum which means the Fort of the Scouts.

• From inscriptions historians have deduced that Castra Exploratorium was made up of at least two, possibly four, encampments with the first recorded garrison, in about AD125, being some 500 foot soldiers of the Cohors I Nervanorum. Later it was base to the 1,000 men and 300 horses of the Chohors I Hispanorum.

• There was a single tombstone discovered that was of great interest. It was that of a woman, named Titullinia Pussitta, who was possibly the wife of one of the unit commanders stationed at the fort and the only woman (apart from domestic slaves in her house) likely to be found in the military camp.

• John Leland, who visited the site in 1539, wrote: “There have been many marvelous buildings here as can be seen from the ruined walls. Men alive have seen rings and staples on walls as they had been for ships.

On the one side of it there is the debatable ground and so it is both English and Scottish. The ruins are now about three miles from the flowing water of the Solway.

Grass now grows on the ruins of the walls.”

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H&H Auctions

‘Cash In’

The Attic Ever wondered what hidden treasures are collecting dust in the back of your garage? Ever come across a hideous looking collectable in your attic which made you wonder how you even came about owning it? Well, often enough, the knick - knacks packed away in the back of the shed are worth a staggering amount of money.

In this new series, The Guide will be chatting with Auctioneer and Valuer, Stephen Farthing, from H&H Auction Rooms, who will be digging out the month’s best bargains.

This month’s bargain finds include a Mickey Mouse car that sold for £70, a set of brooches which sold for £30 each as well as a model engine which went for £65.

Stephen said: “We ‘discover’ items for customers all the time, sometimes in the skip or on the drive when we go to clear a house of contents.

We ask everyone not to throw things away until we have been but invariably as part of tidying up, people throw money away.”

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never know what priceless antiques may have been collecting dust over the past decade.

Some more recent auction highlights have ranged from an air ministry bell from a local military base, a very early wind up telephone, a rare miniature painting on ivory that sold for over £350 and a vintage AA sign.

Stephen continued: “The AA sign was hidden under a work bench and destined for the bin. Having hung outside a hotel in Cumbria for many years it was seen as worthless. We offered it for sale at our auction and a local vendor bought it for over £400.”

Auctions are held every Monday at 10:30am with viewing days taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. So, next time you find yourself having a clear out, keep your eyes peeled for anything and take it along to H&H Auction Rooms you never know what priceless antiques may have been collecting dust over the past decade – so, don’t throw your money down the drain. Go along and see if your ‘junk’ is worth anything and even see what rare and precious treasures can be dug out.

The catalogue with each ‘lot’ to feature in Monday’s auction is published on H&H Auction Rooms website - www.hhauctionrooms.co.uk the preceding Thursday.

This Month’s Sales!

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Sold for: £1.500 A sailing ship that was regularly seen sailing out of Whitehaven, once captained by a Mr Smith of Whitehaven the ship was owned by Mr Gaitskel

Sold for: £30 each This set of four brooches was rescued from the rubbish.

Sold for: Over £400 The AA sign was hidden under a work bench and destined for the bin. Having hung outside a Hotel in Cumbria for many years it was now seen as worthless

Sold for: £70 This Mickey Mouse toy was hidden away in an attic.

Sold for: £65 This model engine was found in a shoe box under a saucepan in a kitchen cupboard.

Check out next month’s edition for the next ‘lot’

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Can Zebras Climb Mountains?.....

Yes They Can! You can still donate to support EDS UK via JustGiving.com/fundraising/ CanZebras Climb Mountains.

In May this year our editor, Danni Murphy decided to tackle England’s highest mountain with a group of friends for charity. She struggled, laughed and very nearly cried but the group made it to the top. Danni now wants to share how she did it and reassure anybody that thinks they can’t that they most certainly can!

“I should really do it, challenge myself ” - these were my thoughts two months before I decided to sign myself up to

climbing Scafell Pike with a group of friends for the EDS UK charity. I have lived in Cumbria all my life and although I have grown up surrounded by these fells and mountains, I had yet to climb any of them.

I knew it was something I had to do, but when I had been asked to go fell walking in the past, I had the same dread that most unfit people have, “I can’t possibly do that, it will kill me!” As the weeks drew nearer, Jo Haigh and Indra Cooper, the two instigators of the walk would discuss our crazy idea and laugh about how we were ever going to do it.

Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, so obviously it was a daunting thought, but it was for charity and more importantly Jo Haigh, who suffers with EDS herself was determined that she was going to make it, which was truly inspiring; enough to make me sign up!

For a long time I was apprehensive and often thought I wouldn’t really end up doing it. However when the day came and I walked into Jo’s house and saw her strapped up so she didn’t dislocate and looking a little bit like something from a scary movie, I knew I couldn’t let her down (and she did look pretty funny!)

When you tell people you’re climbing Scafell Pike, especially if you’re like me (a little on the pudgy side) people will do one of two things.They will either tell you it’s a doddle, a walk in the park and you’ll be fine or they’ll give you that look that says well you better get training because it’s going to be hard.

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had to stop every five minutes and thought I can’t go any further and then there were bits of the walk that I was singing and prancing around, looking like a bit of a fool.

However, despite the heat, sweat, aching legs and several slips and trips we made it to the top in one piece and I can truly say it was the best feeling in the world. I stood on top of Scafel looking out across my home county in the most fantastic weather and just paused for a moment.

People have always told me that when you get to the top of a mountain you forget about the effort it took to get there and it is true. The views were unimaginable, the legendary fells and rolling hills, I felt like I was in a fantasy novel, I half expected to see a dragon or two!

My journey up Scafell Pike was amazing, it took us four hours to get to the top which is pretty amazing considering most of us were inexperienced walkers and one of us had a disability. The views made it all worthwhile, and I can honestly say, there is nothing more rewarding than getting back to the bottom and having an ice cold beer sat waiting for your return!

I would recommend everybody give it a go, it can be difficult but if you go at your own pace, relax a little, and remember it isn’t a race, you will truly reap the benefits!

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IT’S CLEARING AND SIMPLE CLEARING 2016

Places available for September

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The “Go Herdwick”

Project Enters its Next Phase!

Running all the way through the summer until Sunday September 4 2016, Go Herdwick is a sheep-inspired public art trail in aid of the Calvert Trust’s 40th anniversary fundraising campaign.

60 full size decorated ewes were already out on the trail generating a huge amount of interest, before being joined by 48 lambs at the end of May. When the trail finishes, all 108 lambs and ewes will be rounded up and taken to Rheged, where between 22 and 28 September they will be in residence for a mass public viewing.

After leaving Rheged, the whole flock will then be taken to the Low Wood Bay Hotel, where with the kind assistance of H&H Group Auctioneers, they will all be sold at a Grand Gala Auction on the October 8.

To register your interest for tickets (or to register your interest in bidding online) go to www.goherdwick.co.uk/ the-auction Tickets are £60 per person and includes a three course meal with drinks – and of course the option to buy a ‘ewe’-nique piece of art as a permanent memento of the Go Herdwick trail for your home or business, all in support of a great cause!

The whole Go Herdwick project is organised by the Lake District Calvert Trust, a residential outdoor centre with over 40 years of experience in delivering challenging outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities.

All the money raised from the project is going towards the redevelopment of their historic tithe barn in Keswick into a specialist rehabilitation centre for those with acquired brain injury.

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in supplying a range of double glazing. Whether you are looking for something contemporary or more traditional, Geltsdale can help.

Based in Brampton, they work across Cumbria ensuring people receive the highest quality service and they won’t be beaten on price. Having been in the trade for 30 years Antony Moore, owner of Geltsdale Windows has an influx of knowledge meaning he is the go to man for trustworthy advice.

If you dream about opening patio doors onto a beautiful garden, gazing through French windows or enjoying the light breeze from a fitted skylight in your conservatory, Geltsdale are experts and are on hand to transform your home.

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Having recently opened a brand new showroom, their huge range of windows are available to view, so pop in and discover how Geltsdale Windows could change your home.

If you would like a quote get in touch today and enjoy a straight to the point service which is quick, efficient and friendly.

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Primer: LOreal Infallible Mattifying Primer £7.99 – This is a fantastic primer that can be worn alone or under a base to keep areas of the skin matte if you are FEAT Uprone RE to oily skin in hot weather.

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Base: Maybelline Fresh BB Cream SPF 30 / Urban Decay Beauty Balm SPF 20 - Blush / lips : Stila Aqua Glow watercolour blush £20 5 Shades or Stila Convertible dual lip and cheek colour in 14 shades £16) Bronze: Bronzing Duo SPF15 Mineral Powder Compact - This is a great two-in-one product to target shine.

Two shades allow you to blend the colours to suit your own skin tone. I often like to use bronzer as a shade in the eye socket as well as an eye shadow.

Eyes: Maybeline Painting Liner £ 7.99 - Try to get a retractable liner for lips, eyes or brows.

It saves on taking a pencil sharpener and messing up your make up bag; ideal for travelling. Maybelline Brow Satin £5.99, should be enough to define your brows naturally on holiday especially if you get them tinted.

Revlon Colour Stay Lip-liners are brilliant and long-lasting at only £3.98.

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High End to High street – Bridget Foster Investigates The Guide Magazine’s Beauty Consultant, Bridget Foster has been on the hunt for the best high street brands; she has made herself the test subject and has reported back.

I’ve been back in Carlisle for five years now and time has flown by. I had the privilege of using premium brands whilst in London and although they are brilliant, they aren’t always affordable. Since writing for the Guide Magazine’s I have found that clients in Cumbria want to use quality products that are also good value.

For this edition I have stepped out of my comfort zone and tried and tested some high street brands. I decided to have a trial week and for seven days I wore a face of only high street brands.

My high street face consisted of: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation £9.99 Personally, I only really wear a foundation when I go out so wearing this during the day felt different.

However, I am very impressed with Bourjois as a whole range. Great coverage and hydrating on the skin and a perfect hue that wasn’t too matt or too shiny. It lasted all though my gym sessions and still my skin had a great even finish. A highly recommended foundation. Apply with a brush or sponge.

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Boujois Powder Java Rice Powder £9.99 Launched to celebrate Bourjois 150th birthday. Super fine translucent powder that smooths and disappears on the skin as it sets make up and radiates a subtle glow.

Absolutely stunning and smells ridiculously expensive.

Revlon Concealer £6.99 A nice light weight concealer, best for a normal to oily skin as I think it would flake on a drier skin. Not too heavy but just enough coverage to even and lift skin tone. I personally prefer a thicker concealer as its purpose is to cover.

Revlon Lip Liner blush £6.29 I bought this lip liner about six months ago and it’s still going strong. No need to sharpen, it lasts and holds onto the lip.

Finding a good lip liner is key to keeping your make-up on trend at the minute. With the increase of lip enhancements and perfect pouts on our social media, perfecting a clean pout is essential.

Revlon Ultra HD Matt lipstick £6.99

This lipstick is great. It has a liquid texture that dries matte on the lips with a beautiful vivid colour and gorgeous smell.

I choose a coral shade out of the range ‘Devotion’. It lasted a while and certainly stained my lips. Great as a base with a gloss on top.

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Topshop bronzer in Mohawk lighter/ Saulte Darker £9.00 These warm matte bronzers have little coverage and buildable shades. I thought these were great for contouring and sculpting as well as warming the skin. The Saulte was good for contouring and Mohawk is more for warming the skin.

Topshop Blusher in Dream Phone £7.00 I have used Topshop blushers previously and they have lasted just as long as my premium brands.

Pigmentation is beautiful and brings just enough colour into the skin.

Maxfactor 2000 Calorie Mascara £8.99 I have used this mascara on and off for more than 10 years. It’s still my favourite.

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style. The make-up needs to be able to withstand the shoot but its adaptable and removable. So I keep my premium make up mainly for clients and play with my high-street colours for fashion shoots.

On my most creative shoots I used my premium white foundation and paints but the main feature of the eyebrows were done with a Barry M colour pencil.

So there you have it. Never be embarrassed by what makeup you buy, you’re being clever and sensible and hopefully a bit more creative.

Have a look at my high-street make up look on Facebook.

Competition Time I am looking for readers who would like the chance to win a full make-over and professional photo shoot

To be in with a chance to win, Like and Share my Facebook Page along with the Carlisle Guide’s - a winner will be announced on The Guide’s Facebook pages by September 1.

Maybeline Painting liner £7.99 I have these in all shades. I would say the black could be blacker, and this is a struggle with most black liners but for the price its great and it really lasts.

MUA Brow palette £3.50 I normally use the blonde pencil to shape and sharpen the brow. However, I tried the palette which was great as it had a mirror, applicator and a waxy product to pull hairs into place and set. Great for travelling.

To summarise, high-street make up can certainly match our premium brands. I think the foundation really impressed me. I will always use more premium eyeshadows as the colours are so much stronger and last a lot longer on the eye.

I have a wide range of premium foundations within my kit that I like to mix and match, but for personal use I will definitely look at Boujois again.

For fashion shoots, I have bought Barry M and high street.

During a photo shoot I am on hand to touch up as and when it is needed. The purpose is to create a look and a

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Summer Essentials

Have fun in the sun, but don’t forget to look after your locks!

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By Nelson Brown - www.brownsthestylists.com

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We have an abundance of protection for our skin readily available from most high street stores but what about our hair! Well, SPF, is now an ever growing term in hair care, and many inventive bespoke brands, have this essential ingredient built in.

We have an abundance of protection for our skin readily available from most high street stores but what about our hair! Well, SPF, is now an ever growing term in hair care, and many inventive bespoke brands, have this essential ingredient built in.

Our key must have sun care suggestions are Invisible Day & Night Cream by Covent Garden’s dynamic duo Paul Windle and Neil Moodie. This uber modern and super lightweight cream can be used prior to the sun, on wet and dry hair, to give that essential sun care coverage with no weight or oil.

Cream is the word that is deceiving, but it’s suspended in a cream, and in fact this must have product is dry, leaving the hair rejuvenated, fresh, light and pliable.

Our second suggestion, is one for the curly heads out there. Windle and Moodie Curl Enhancer. Packed with essential moisture, and with a plant enzyme that allows curls to hold themselves together, this dream like product allows protection in the sunshine from the harmful rays, a must have for out texture clients.

Fashion Forward Festival Hair -

The February shows at London Fashion Week 2016 This last season for hair at such shows I assisted on, saw a breath of coolness from designers Fyodor Golan, working with a Kurt Cobain, rock and roll hair style, with effortless street texture, grungy and distressed.

Perfect for those festivals or outdoor events for day one, day two and even day three!

A twisted top knott, slicked up, gives detail at the front, with the ends left to hang forward, and the back hair, left organic and unwashed - rock and roll.

Nelson worked back stage assisting Syd Hayes.

The second was the ultra glam, Julien MacDonald, where we made the hair look wispy at the ends and slept in.

These ends were created by braiding away the underneath and sides of the hair to use the top hair only, leaving the edge length see through. Great for that festival summer vibe when the underneath and back needs cleansed and washed.

Backstage head of hair was Syd Hayes, assisted by Nelson brown.

Enjoy the summer!

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Dalston Pharmacy

Protecting yourself and your family from the flu Although it may seem a little soon to be talking about Flu jabs, you might be surprised to know that people should start getting their jabs in September, so now is the time to be thinking. Even if you’re not eligible for a flu jab on the NHS you can still protect yourself and those around you from the virus at Dalston Pharmacy, 2 Vickers cottages.

Contrary to popular belief the Flu can affect anybody at any given time, not just during the winter, and it can have a detrimental effect on your health and wellbeing.

Eligible people • 65 years of age or over • pregnant • certain medical conditions • very overweight • living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility • if you receive a carer’s allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill • front-line health and social care worker. It is your employer’s responsibility to arrange vaccination for you In 2013 131 million working days were lost due to sickness which can have a drastic effect on a business.

Employers are often encouraged to vaccinate their staff against the flu to prevent sick days, further spread of the virus and by extension protect the family of staff.

You may also want to consider being vaccinated if you have young children as influenza can lead to other complications including infections, pneumonia and bronchitis.

Each year around 600 people die in the UK due to the complications of Flu. At Dalston Pharmacy you can be immunised for just £10. This season they have a buy one get one half price offer so you can take somebody else along with you and get them immunised for £5.

Dalston Pharmacy offer both private and NHS flu jabs.

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Viva La Revolucion Cocktail parties are all the rage these days, and one bar’s cocktails are becoming the talk of the town. Making its debut in June, Cuban inspired Havana Bar in Botchergate, Carlisle, is proving a big success among cocktail lovers.

Owner, Andy McCormack said: “The Cuban theme and influence comes from my experience living in Miami, and my family there. My daughter’s maternal side of my family are Cuban American; my mother in law was born in Cuba.”

Since taking over the Cuban themed bar, Andy has been overwhelmed by the publics’ response.

He said: “We’ve had a great response and positive feedback from customers; the quality of our cocktails speaks for themselves, our customers primarily visit us for our freshly made cocktails.”

Mixing up everyone’s favourite Daiquiris, Martinis and Cosmopoli-

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tans, hen parties, stag parties and cocktail fanatics alike have been having a ball on the specially designed cocktail master classes.

Andy continued: “Our cocktail courses are really popular and can cater for groups of up to 20 people. On the course our clients are greeted with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival, followed by the participants coming behind the bar where they learn to shake, muddle, and strain their selected cocktails from our menu with our experienced mixologists. Our cocktail courses are a great way to celebrate special occasions.

“Our most popular cocktails are our freshly made Mojitos and The El Nacional (AKA Zombie), we also offer a very popular range of flaming shots.”

Injecting a tropical vibe into the newly revived business, Andy, founder and designer of The Brickyard Live Music Venue, knows a thing or two about how to create the perfect atmosphere.

He said: “Havana is a relaxed bar with a smart casual dress code, our music policy and volume is aimed at allowing our customers to converse, really it’s all about socialising and we aim to inject a little bit of Cuban style with our atmosphere and cocktail menu.”

Racking up quite a number of reviews on social media, Havana’s locals have been busy

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sharing their thoughts on the new bar. Described as ‘the only place you need to go on a night out’, Havana’s mix of exciting cocktails, buzzing atmosphere and live music makes it the perfect spot to wind down, relax and have a good time.

Andy added: “Freshly made cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere, along with a mix of chart music from across the genres and decades is what we’re about. We offer free booth and table reservations, and a range of discounted drinks packages for party groups. We can also arrange outside catering for party groups.”

Enticing people in with special offers, including ‘Wine till 9’, and ‘2-4-1 cocktails’, I can’t think of any reasons not to spend a few nights a week at Havana.

This exotic bar with its Cuban feel will take you straight to the heart of the Caribbean island.

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e m i T Q B B It’s So we have already seen the sunshine this year and it’s predicted to last through the summer – Yippee!

We all know what summer means; sunbathing, fruity Pimm’s and of course a traditional BBQ on the go.

Obviously still cook up the traditional BBQ food such as burgers, sausages, and chicken, because, let’s face it; it wouldn’t be a proper Barbie without them, but why not grill something new for a change.

The British are obsessed with eating alfresco; we love it and what’s not to love? The sun shining, a drink in hand and the smell of burgers in the air - you can’t go wrong.

There are so many foods that cook fabulously on the BBQ such as lobster, clams and a whole variety of veg – giving it a smoky flavour; the BBQ really does make most food taste divine, even fruit tastes better straight off the grill.

So, this summer, why not get experimental and try banging something on the Barbie that you wouldn’t normally go for?

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There is a whole variety of barbequed foods we are missing off the grill, so, this summer, try something new at your next barbecue and impress all your friends and family.

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Ingredients Burgers • 1 pound fresh lobster meat (about 4 tails) • 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled + deveined • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs (use gluten free if needed) • 1/4 shredded gruyere cheese • 1 teaspoon lemon zest • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • pinch of salt and pepper • 2 tablespoons butter • 6 brioche burger buns, toasted • 6-8 slices cooked thick cut bacon • 1 avocado, sliced

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Lobster Burgers Method Add lobster and shrimp meat to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it’s somewhat ground.You can also chop the lobster and shrimp very finely with a sharp knife.

Remove and add the seafood to a bowl with the Panko bread crumbs, gruyere, lemon zest, cayenne, salt and pepper.

• 2 tablespoons butter • 1/2 cup mayo • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1-2 tablespoons sweet thai chilli sauce • 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated • pinch of cayenne • pinch of salt and pepper

Meanwhile add the mayo, lemon juice, sweet thai chili sauce, garlic, pinch of cayenne, salt and pepper to a medium sized bowl. Stir in the cooled brown butter and whisk until smooth and combined, cover and place in the fridge until ready to use.

When you are ready to eat, place the burgers onto the hot barbeque and brush the lobster with one tablespoon of butter.

Mix with a spoon until just combined. Form into 6 equally sized burgers. Place the burgers on a plate, cover and place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.

Cook the burgers for 5-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Be gentle when flipping the burgers as they can break easier than your typical burger.

Meanwhile make the aioli. In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan add the butter and melt over medium heat until just browned.

Butter will melt, foam, and froth, and then begin to brown along the bottom.

Spread the bottom of each toasted burger bun with as little or as much aioli as you wish. Add the burger patties, sliced avocado and bacon. Add the top bun and dive in!

Whisk the browned butter bits off of the bottom of the pan and set aside to cool.

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Har tley’s Ice Cream

Home Grown Cumbrian Grub:

Hartley’s Ice Cream Those who live in Egremont and its surrounding areas are no stranger to the familiar sound of the hooting horn coming from the iconic white Hartley’s ice cream van.

At 25 years old, I will still rush around the house looking for some change, just so I can have a scoop of the famous vanilla ice cream, complete with ‘Fudgerydoo’ and strawberry sauce.

Hartley’s Ice Cream has been causing such scenes since 1931, and today, the parlour in Church Street, Egremont stocks a lot more than just vanilla. The company started in the early 1930s

by Grayson Hartley who sold his ice cream from an unlikely choice; a motorbike and sidecar.

Owner Mark said:“It’s been able to keep going since the early 30s through different hands and ownership and still is very successful, all we really need is the sunshine – it’s not very often, but when it’s here we can sell up to 700 ice creams in a day.

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trying to keep up and ahead of the game. We get ideas and just put them together and see how they work with each other. We try and do research and development along the way and we try and have flavours that fit the season, so in summer we do key lime pie, summer berries, and passion fruit with coconut, something fruity. All the ice cream we make, besides the chocolate, is vanilla based.”

Passing the business through the family, Grayson’s son, Bill Hartley took over the company and successfully ran the shop along with a small fleet of ice cream vans for more than 40 years. Keeping it in the family, Bill’s sister and brother-in-law, Hannah and Norman Caulfield also ran the shop for a brief period during the late 1970s before being joined by Les Richardson in 1981 who previously worked in the business as a schoolboy and had strong ties with the Hartley family.

Les went on to become the sole proprietor of Hartley’s Ice Cream along with his son Mark, until his retirement in 2003.

Today, the business is run by Mark and his wife Shirley, who have stuck to the same traditional principles and recipes that has made Hartley’s Ice Cream a firm favourite for more than 80 years.

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Churning over 50 flavours of ice cream, including banoffee, maple and pecan, New York lemon cheesecake and coffee and walnut, each batch of ice cream takes around six hours.

Mark added: “Our most popular flavours are honeycomb crunch, mint choc chip, and salted caramel with caramel fudge ripple. The one thing that we have kept is the traditional side of things.

“The product is very similar to what is was in the older days, and people come from far and wide and make the effort to come for an ice cream, which we are very grateful for. We might be a little bit more expensive than others, but we produce a good quality product and that’s what we’re proud of.”

Catering to all tastes as well as dietary requirements, Hartley’s also has a range of diabetic ice cream available, Mark and Shirley believe that no one should miss out on their quality assortment of flavours.

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And, although the company is best known for its wide selection of traditional ice creams, Hartley’s also offers a range of sorbets including lemon, mango and orange.

Habitual ice cream lovers won’t be disappointed if you fancy going for a change, and chocolate addicts are spoiled for choice with a whole case full of different combinations of chocolate ice creams including white chocolate buttons and nearly bounty.

Mark added: “I’m not getting any younger, but I do have a son and daughter who both work for me.

There’s ups and downs working for you, its hard work, I work seven days a week, so hopefully there will be another family interest.”

This local family business is synonymous with west Cumbria and beyond and sticking to traditional recipes as well as using local ingredients is what makes Hartley’s Ice Cream so irresistible - it wouldn’t be a typical Lake District summer’s day without a double scoop of Hartley’s Ice Cream.

Now serving Hartleys in Carlisle:

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Five Best Super Foods

Five Best Summer

Super Foods The summer months are abundant with some of the juiciest fruit and vegetables - and did you know that some of them are particularly good for you.

The sweet and tart tropical fruit contain bromelain, an enzyme that improves digestion as well as helps to fight blood clots from forming.

So next time you’re about to reach for the biscuit tin, stay strong and swap your usual half packet of hobnobs for some delicious fruits and veggies – not only will it do you good on in the inside, you’ll feel better on the outside.

Pineapples can also help prevent swelling, a common ailment during the summer months.

Avocados – In season August to October Although avocados are relatively high in fat, they are one of the best foods you can eat. Packed with nutrients and heart-healthy compounds such as beta-carotene, lutein, and neochrome, all of which help to prevent osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as improve cardiovascular health, help regulate blood sugar levels, and prevent cancers of the mouth, skin, and prostate gland.

Peaches – In season July to September This summertime favourite contains vitamin C, and is an excellent source of vitamin B6, niacin, and folate. Stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines have been shown to ward off obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

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Blueberries – In season July to September Though tiny, the benefits of the blueberry are enormous.

Blueberries are high in anthocyanins, the antioxidant pigments that give blueberries their deep rich colour.

Anthocyanins and other phytonutrients contained in blueberries help to fight anti-inflammatory issues, help improve brain function, enhance mood, and help combat cancer cells.

Aubergine – In season August to September The aubergine is a high-tryptophan food, an essential amino acid that helps to regulate appetite, improves sleep quality, and elevates your mood.

Eggplants are also good for cardiovascular health as they help to improve blood flow in the blood vessels.

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Peach Smoothie Ingredients – 2 frozen ripe bananas – 2 peaches – A dozen strawberries – 1 cup of almond milk – A few ice cubes (optional) Optional – a tablespoon each of ground flaxseeds and chia seeds

Method Simply peel the bananas and cut them into slices, placing the slices into the freezer for at least two hours.

Once you’re ready to make your smoothie cut the tops of the strawberries (these can be frozen too for an hour or so before making too, but be sure to cut the top off before freezing.)

Then cut the peach to remove the stone – keep the skin on though. Place all the fruit in a blender with the almond milk and ice and blend until smooth, depending on how runny you like it you might like to add more liquid, either more almond milk or a little water.

Sip and enjoy!

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Duke’s Head Inn There are three main ingredients which make up The Duke’s Head Inn – traditional food with a twist, fresh produce and great value –wrapped up with a view of the stunning Eden Valley means this family run Inn is the perfect excuse to enjoy some pub grub.

Set in the beautiful village of Armathwaite, new owner Dawn Mackenzie, along with her daughter Alex Montgomery and head chef Ian Wright understands what it takes to create simple food from the best ingredients.

Having taken over the Inn in February this year, the mother/ daughter team take pride in serving up seasonal delights including local lamb casserole with rosemary dumplings, farmhouse and seafood platters, twice baked Cumbrian cheddar and spring onion soufflé and an enticing selection of vegetarian options.

Dawn said: “It’s simple, not rocket science but it takes care, dedication and attention to detail to maintain this philosophy and value; plus it results in wonderful food.”

Dawn continued: “We want to make people feel at home when they are dining with us and offer them a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There is very much a family orientated vibe about us. Dogs are also welcome; after all we are a country pub.”

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our vegetarian options are well thought out; people love the vegetarian lentil loaf.”

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Sitting aside the stunning Eden water amidst beautiful rolling Cumbrian Landscapes, The Duke’s Head Inn provides more than one reason to get out, relax and enjoy their warm hospitality.

Displaying a traditional feel, diners will feel right at home with its carefully selected real cask ales, vintage and new world wines as well a number of comfy and inviting bedrooms should an overnight stay be on the cards.

And that’s not all – The Duke’s Head Inn holds curry nights, steak nights and an entertaining quiz nights with prizes up for grabs, as well as regular barbeques complete with live music set in the beer garden of the quaint Inn. Ample parking, relaxing bedrooms, carefully prepared meals and a first class service - The Duke’s Head Inn is the perfect spot for a family get-together, romantic date night or just a nice cold pint.

The Duke’s Head Inn is open seven days a week from 12pm – 11pm with food served daily from 12pm. For information on quiz, steak and curry nights please visit The Duke’s Head Facebook and Instagram accounts or www. dukesheadarmathwaite.co.uk.

Staff Required - Full/Part Time Kitchen Assistant & Front of House Contact: Dawn dukesheadarmathwaite@hotmail.com

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K i t c h e n R e - Po r t e r

Kitchen Re-Porter

Head chef Ian Wright has been cooking up a storm in the kitchens of the Duke’s Head Inn for the past three months. He believes in keeping it fresh and local and always aims for perfection.

What’s your favourite ingredient to cook with and why?

Fish, lemongrass, ginger, coriander, thyme, there’s so many I couldn’t pick just one.

What would be your last supper?

It would have to be a big Porterhouse steak with all the trimmings.

Who is your favourite celebrity chef?

Heston Blumenthal, I like his experimentation, refinement and how he always strives for perfection and ultimate flavour.

What is your idea of food hell?

It has to be microwave meals and quorn, I find them both seriously lacking in flavour.

What’s

the strangest ingredient you have ever cooked with?

Cod cheeks, not very strange, but a great and really tasty product.

Who does all the cooking when you are at home?

Mainly myself, I enjoy trying out new ideas and dishes on my family. I also enjoy eating out as often as I can.

What’s your favourite cuisine?

I really enjoy Thai, but my ultimate favourite has got to be traditional British.

What’s your first memory of being in the kitchen?

Working as a kitchen porter, when I was 18, pestering the chefs to teach me as much as possible to help me climb up the ladder and become a chef.

What’s your ultimate comfort food?

A nice homemade, hearty casserole, with creamy mash and fresh vegetables.

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Lost On A Mountain

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Lost On a Mountain Located in Bank Street, Lost on a Mountain is the newest quirky eatery to hit Carlisle – and this fabulous new café comes with a rather pleasant twist, it is completely not-for-profit.

Set up by a group of enthusiastic people, the aim is to create a place where people can go to chill out, talk and have a bite to eat. Featuring a menu which looks set to be delightfully delicious, it shouldn’t be long before Lost on a Mountain is a hot spot for students and shoppers alike.

Matthew is one of the directors involved in the creation of the unique café. He said: “We’re trying to create a quirky place to inspire young people to come together and form a sense of community; all the profits taken by the café will go to charitable causes and back into the local community.”

Work has already began, with much of the restoration being undertaken by the people involved. Matthew said: “We are trying to make the café a place that was built by the people.

We will be hiring a few companies to do some of the work but much of it will be done by us.”

With a feel of something you are more likely to find in Camden or Soho, the team are going for an alternative atmosphere, with exposed brick walls and a menu consisting of homemade light bites. In recent years alternative cafes and bars have become a big hit especially with students, so Matthew is hoping Lost on a Mountain will be quite the crowd-pleaser.

As well as being not-for-profit this café also aims to celebrate the local arts including music, crafts and writing and staff are hoping to host event nights such as open mic, craft groups and other communitive activities.

Matthew added: “We really want to make a difference and bring people together. We are hoping to open late July, early August so we would love everyone to come and join us once we’re open.”

To keep up to date with what’s going on at Lost on a Mountain, check out their Website or Facebook pages: Lost on a Mountain.co.uk /Lostonamountain.

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T hAe f tReer invoe or n Te a

Afternoon Tea:

A History Of

Afternoon tea is quite simply one of the most quintessentially British customs there is.

Dating back to the 17th century, the tradition of snacking on dainty finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones with jam and cream, combined with tea poured into a delicate teacup, is quite frankly my idea of heaven, and with most cafes and restaurants now serving the British classic, it appears the tradition never ceased.

Over the past few years, there has been an influx in eateries offering afternoon tea. Also known as ‘High Tea’, the tradition was first introduced in England by Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford in 1840.

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Although, Britons had long been drinking tea by the time Anna was born, it is believed that the Duchess became peckish at around four in the afternoon, and due to her evening meal not being served until a fashionably late hour (8pm) it meant she had to endure a four hour period between her lunch and dinner.

In the modern era, most of us would just grab a bag of crisps and raid the biscuit tin, but, Anna, being the Duchess, insisted on having bread and butter, cake and tea delivered to her room on a silver platter in the late afternoon, hence, afternoon tea.

The Duchess’s midday hunger turned into a daily ritual, and she began to invite friends to join her at Woburn Abbey, making it a social event. Before long all of fashionable society

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were sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon.

During the 1880s, upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.

Head chef at the Waterfront in Whitehaven serves a classic afternoon tea presented with his own style and flair.

Serving ‘teapot cocktails’ as part of the afternoon tea experience, Simon said: “I think afternoon tea has become so popular for a few reasons, it’s a very sociable informal activity so appeals to a broad spectrum of people.

Afternoon tea is also just plain delicious, i mean who doesn’t like sandwiches and cakes?

“Another possible reason is that as it is a relatively straight forward meal to provide and dietary requirements and quiet easily catered for, so it becomes easier for larger social groups to enjoy.”

Traditionally, afternoon tea consists of bite sized cakes and pastries, a selection of sandwiches, usually smoked salmon and cream cheese, or the classic cucumber, as well as homemade fruit scones

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with jam and clotted cream and tea grown in India or Ceylon poured from silver tea pots into bone china cups.

‘Tea rooms’ were all the rage in the late 19th century, quickly becoming THE place for meeting friends and sharing gossip. They were also considered one of the few respectable places for women to meet without a chaperone, so the ‘out-of-home’ Afternoon Tea took off like a social network.

At some stage music was added to the occasion, and fashionable young people attended afternoon ‘tea dances’ in the most stylish of hotels, a practice which continued until the Second World War. Simon added: “Afternoon tea is almost deemed posh mainly as it is a throwback to yesteryear, where ladies would take tea in the afternoons, usually in the grounds/ gardens of the large country homes of the upper classes.”

Today is no different. 200 years after the Duchess’s innovation, sitting down to sandwiches and cakes served on a tiered cake stand is a staple part of British life.

If you haven’t yet been treated to the above, book into one of the dozens of cafes and restaurants which serves this English classic and lunch like the Duchess wanted us to.

Just like the popular musical song lyrics, ‘At half past three, everything stops for tea’.

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SUMMER PIMM’S

POPSICLES

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S u m m e r Po p s i c l e s

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Ingredients 8 ounces sparkling lemonade 3 ounces minty simple syrup, see note 2 ounces Pimm’s no.1 liqueur 2 strawberries 1 small seedless cucumber 1 mandarin orange

Method •Stir the lemonade, simple syrup, and Pimm’s together in a measuring cup with a spout; let sit while you prepare the fruit (helps calm the fizz a bit if you let it settle).

•Hull the strawberries and cut each one into four slices. Peel the cucumber, then slice off 12 thin slices (use rest for something else). Peel the mandarin orange and separate the segments; if you see any seeds, pop those out. Choose the 4 prettiest segments, and eat the rest (you won’t need them in the ice pops.

•Divide the fruit evenly among the Popsicle moulds.

Give the liquid ingredients a little stir, then slowly pour it into the moulds, leaving 1/2-inch of headroom (the fizz will expand as it freezes).

Freeze for 90 minutes (or until slushy), then add Popsicle sticks, pushing and stirring the fruit around a bit to distribute while you’re at it.

•Freeze for another 4 to 5 hours, or until solid.

NOTE Minty Syrup - To make Minty Simple Syrup, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and a small palm full (about 2 leafy sprigs) of fresh mint leaves in a small pot; bring to a boil, stirring until all of the sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Lift or strain out the mint and pour the syrup into a jar; put a lid on and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. You can use the extra to flavour cocktails, iced tea, and lemonade. (yield: about 1 1/2 cups) The Carlisle Guide

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO BEATS IS OPEN FOR ORDER

The Volkswagen Polo is one of the enduring mainstays of the German brand in the UK. Now Volkswagen is joining forces with world-renowned audio specialist Beats Electronics to launch a range of Polo special editions that feature a stunning sound system wrapped in fresh styling cues.

The Volkswagen Polo Beats is available to order at Volkswagen Retailers now starting at ÂŁ13,910 OTR RRP. The Polo Beats brings new vigour to the small car segment and blends the technology of two class leaders: German car manufacturer Volkswagen and Californian audio experts Beats Electronics.

The Polo Beats features a state-of-the-art sound system comprising a 300-watt, eight-channel amplifier that is fitted with a digital signal processor (DSP). By comparison, in Match trim the Polo comes with an 80-watt system. The DSP in the Polo Beats delivers high-performance audio processing that gives clarity and definition to each of the seven high-end loudspeakers.

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The speaker set-up comprises two tweeters located in the A-pillars, two woofers in the front doors, two broadband speakers located in the back with a subwoofer integrated into the spare wheel well to deliver powerful and punching bass tones.

The sharp looks of the Polo Beats back up its class-leading sound system, with standard equipment including 16-inch ‘Knight’ alloy wheels. In addition, the Polo Beats features darkened rear light clusters and 65 % tinted rear windows.

The radiator grille is finished in ‘High Gloss Black’ and the car is enhanced with ‘Flash Red’, ‘Pure White’ or ‘Black’ door mirrors with integrated indicators.

A unique ‘Beats’ badge on the B-pillar combines with ‘Beats’ decals on the side skirts to complete the exterior styling additions.

As well as additional speakers, the interior of the Polo Beats boasts ‘Cortina Silver’ trim on the centre console and air vent surrounds along with leatherette door panels and chrome trim. The front and rear carpet mats have stylish red stitching, while the doors have unique ‘Beats’ sill protectors.

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The sporty seats have Alcantara side bolsters and a special ‘Beats’ cloth centre section, and there’s a streak of character through the seatbelts thanks to the addition of thin vertical red stripes. LED foot well lighting rounds off a cabin that benefits from the style and audio of Beats plus the technology and functionality synonymous with Volkswagen.

The Volkswagen Polo Beats is available in three- or five-door configuration and offers a choice of four engines: three petrol units and one diesel.

All benefit from Volkswagen’s efficiencyboosting BlueMotion Technology and the 1.4-litre TDI diesel, which is available with a five-speed manual gearbox, has CO2 emissions* of just 93 g/km and a fuel economy* rating on the combined cycle of 83.1 mpg.

The 1.0-litre petrol engine is available as a 60 PS or a 75 PS unit. Both come with a five-speed manual gearbox and have CO2 ratings of 106 g/km for the 60 PS unit and 108 g/km for the 75 PS option. Fuel economy (combined) is 60.1 mpg for the 60 PS engine and 58.9 mpg for the 75 PS.

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Killer Instinct Vital If Carlisle Are To

By Ross Brewster Shoot For The Stars Photography

by Mark Fuller appearances for the Blues last term, admits:“Looking back it could have been better.We have got to reach for the stars.That is where it has to be.”

Using Leicester City’s remarkable Premiership win as an example, Raynes said:“We’ve got to shoot for the top and see where that gets us.”

His central defence partner for a large part of the season just gone, Mark Ellis, feels that United need to gain a killer instinct to finish more opponents off.

Too many drawn games last season saw Carlisle narrowly miss out on a play-off spot.”It’s about consistency,” he said.That’s why teams like Northampton, Oxford and Bristol Rovers--the promoted trio--have done what they have done.”

No pre-season trips abroad or tours, just five away games in 24 days against largely modest opposition.

Read into the fact that manager Keith Curle wants his side to hit the ground confident and running come the opening fixture on 6th August. More sweat and tears than lounging in the sun between training sessions on a foreign beach.

FOR a club that, all too often in the past has done its last minute shopping in the end of July remnants market, Carlisle United have made an impressively early start to their summer re-stocking programme this time round.

Another massive turnaround in players has seen United release ten of last season’s squad, but bring in five new faces with June barely flaming.

The bookies, who are not usually wrong, have Carlisle at 25-1 for the LeagueTwo title and tenth in the betting--exactly the position they finished in last season.

So what gives fans hope that, in the words of defender Michael Raynes, United will be able to rise above mid table mediocrity and “reach for the stars?”

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Curle will have a host of new faces in his squad come August and is a big believer in team building.“From all sides there’s got to be striving that we can all do a little bit better,” he remarked.

So the bookies might not be over-impressed, but this is a vital campaign for Carlisle and for Curle’s creed of season on season improvement.

Which means the plays-off as a minimum requirement, certainly no less than that if supporters are to be kept happy.

LeagueTwo has all the hallmarks of a tough division and Carlisle are by no means the only side strengthening early with a view to a promotion challenge.

For Carlisle to wipe that 25-1 smile off the layers’ faces, they will have to do well against the likes of Portsmouth and Plymouth, front runners for so long last season, plus sides like Luton and Orient, and relegated teams such as Doncaster, who will all have high expectations.

For Carlisle to compete with the likes of these sides, and others with similar ambitions, it will be essential to turn those stodgy drawn games into wins, even if it means playing the ugly way at times.

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So what can we look forward to seeing in the new signings?

Well, Reggie Lambe impressed me when he played at Brunton Park with Mansfield towards the end of the season. The Bermudan international looked quick and tricky.

Nicky Adams was part of Northampton’s promotion side so should know the art of getting out of this league, Jamie Devitt was a Morecambe regular and Russell Penn was York’s best player a couple of seasons back when I saw him at Carlisle.

The mystery man is ex-Morton midfielder Joe McKee who comes from out of the Scottish Championship to try and win a place with United.

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Of the ten players who have gone, United fans will be watching Cumbrian, Steven Rigg’s future development at Queen of the South with added interest.

Keswick youngster Rigg made a spectacular start to his time at United, but last season was a virtual write-off and a fresh start over the Border could be just what’s needed to re-invigorate a becalmed career.

Big changes in playing personnel and a major overhaul of a youth policy that’s not been producing ever since Eric Kinder left to join Blackburn Rovers mean few can predict with any certainty which way it’s going to go for Carlisle in 2016-17.

Optimism is high--but then again this is the perfect time for football fans before a ball has been kicked in earnest and points won or lost and Carlisle will not be the only ones looking to the stars in hope come August.

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Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover

Named Manufacturer of the Year Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant is celebrating after helping the UK’s largest car producer, claim two ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ titles in less than a week.

On Friday June 17, Jaguar Land Rover was named as Britain’s Manufacturer of the Year at the Made in the UK Awards as well as the Manufacturer of the Year title at The Echo Regional Business Awards. This latest award success sees the Merseyside based plants award tally rise to 13 since 2011.

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Richard Else, Jaguar Land Rover, Operations Director Halewood, said: “I am delighted that Halewood has been recognised for the role it has played in helping Jaguar Land Rover to become the UK’s largest vehicle manufacturer.

It’s been an incredible few years for the plant since the introduction of the Range Rover Evoque in 2011.

Production is at record levels as we continue to build cars on three shift 24 hour production to meet global demand.

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“External recognition of the contribution we are making to the business and the UK economy is always heartening and is in no small part thanks to our passionate and committed team”.

One of Jaguar Land Rover’s three UK based vehicle manufacturing plants, Halewood Operations, is now in its 53rd year as an automotive manufacturing facility and has witnessed a dramatic transformation since it secured production of the Range Rover Evoque in 2011.

Since that time production and headcount has trebled as Jaguar Land Rover invested more than £600mn to support the introduction

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of new models, including the Land Rover Discovery Sport and most recently the Evoque Convertible.

These awards follow hot on the heels of the company’s Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) receiving its first award win when it was crowned ‘The Manufacturing Champion’ at the Express and Star Business Awards earlier this month.

Commended for its “world class innovation, first class sales performance and a huge awareness of environmental responsibility” the EMC represents a £1bn investment in the largest new manufacturing plant to be built in the UK in a decade.

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Protect your Pooches When the weather is nice, there is nothing better than going for a nice long walk with the dogs. And while they do enjoy being out in the Cumbrian countryside, when the weather is hot it can be a dangerous situation for some breeds.

Despite Cumbria generally being cooler than most areas of Britain, it can still get pretty warm, and if you’re feeling the heat, it’s likely your dog is feeling it slightly more. Heat exhaustion can seriously affect your dog and can be fatal, so it is important to know how to reduce the risks to your pooch.

Here are some top tips: 1: Breed Short nose breeds should generally be left at home when the weather is hot. If however you do want to get your dog out for a walk, make it short and try to get out in during the cooler hours such as early morning or later in the evening. Dogs with shorter noses often have breathing difficulties and don’t do well in excessive heat. Here is a list of some short nose breeds: • Pug • British Bull dog • French Bull dog • Boxers • Shih Tzu Also, think about where the breed of dog comes from.

If you have a husky or a malamute, experts would advise you not to take them out at all during hot weather. These particular dogs are bred to work in freezing temperatures meaning they are not equipped to deal with the heat as well as some breeds.

2. See the signs Whilst you’re out and about with your dog, keep checking on him and take a mental note of how he looks. The signs of heat exhaustion are: • Heaving panting • Excessive salivating

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• Fatigue (Slow moving, laying down etc) If your dog is showing any of these signs, this means it’s time to get some water, find some shade and go home.- your pup is telling you he can’t go any more.

3. How do you feel?

This shouldn’t be hard to understand. If it’s getting to hot for you to cope, use your brain and think. Your dog will have a layer of dense fur covering his body, you don’t and if you feel it’s not a good idea for you to go for a hike, don’t take your dog.

These are just a few general tips to look out for but also remember it doesn’t matter what breed you have, it isn’t fair to take any dog on a 10 mile hike in hot weather. Go for a leisurely walk or leave the pooch at home, and don’t be persuaded otherwise by those big round eyes, you will be doing the best thing for them.

(Always remember to give your dog access to plenty of water whether he is left at home or out with you.)

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All Creatures

Great and Small‌..

By Belle Vue Vets Working in a mixed practice allows you to see all creatures great and small.

As Vets we like to be challenged and every day something interesting comes through the door.

We are very fortunate to work closely with Knoxwood, a wildlife rescue centre near Wigton owned by Emma Scott. Recently Emma asked us to help treat a male swan.

Emma had been called by the Police as the swan had tried to land on the M6, mistaking it for water.

He was extremely distressed and had caused serious traffic congestion. He pulled himself into Todhills services and the Knoxwood team went down to collect him.

He was taken back to the rescue center, treated for shock and assessed. They discovered that he had a broken leg. He was brought to Belle Vue where we took some X-rays.

We decided we could stabilize the fracture and hopefully save the leg. We placed an internal pin inside the leg as you can see on the X-ray and were very happy with the results.

As Vets we understand when we send an animal home the hard work of recovery begins, but as

you can appreciate with wild animals this job is even harder.

It is a privilege to work with wild animals and to work with people that care so much about our wildlife so please support Knoxwood as much as you can so they can keep doing amazing work.

Finally Tod, as he is now named, due to being found at Todhill services is doing very well and recuperating at Knoxwood.

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Cross-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the cross words

Across 5 Give someone false expectations (6,5) 7 Twist — creative media relations (4) 8 State of violent mental agitation (8) 9 Frame of bars supporting a fire (7) 11 Girl’s name — song thrush (5) 13 Male relative (5) 14 Excessively prim (7) 16 Encoders (anag) — made cuts (8) 17 Rough, bad-mannered person (4) 18 Set a limit on what’s allowed (4,3,4)

Down 1 Middle Eastern country (4) 2 Soothing to the mind (7) 3 Motor sport event (5) 4 Devotee of eating and drinking to excess (8) 5 Be responsible for the management of (11) 6 Come to nothing (like a cigarette?) (2,2,2,5) 10 Charm thought to bring good luck (8) 12 Vessel used to deepen a channel (7) 15 Overfamiliar through overuse (5) 17 Set a trap with food (4)

Please see p77 for puzzle solutions ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to I in each empty cell so every row, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to I.

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SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each

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

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Aspatria Music Festival Aspatria

Aspatria Music Festival is an annual non profit 3 day, 1000 capacity live music festival based in Aspatria.

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Declan Nerney In Concer t Buccleuch Centre

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Anti-Nowhere League Brickyard

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Beer Festival With Live Music Tu l l i e H o u s e

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Haydn Jeugd Strikjkorkest Carlisle Cathedral

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Brian Melville , Pianist Kirkgate Centre

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Music On The Marr 21st - 24th Castle Carrock

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The ELO Experience Sands Centre

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Ser talin Club Rock

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Andre Rieu’s Maastricht Concer t 23th - 24th Buccleuch Centre

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Magnum Carnegies Theatre

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The Junk Orchestra Theatre By The Lake

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Billy Club+ Rust Club Rock

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Grimethorpe Collier y Band Sands Centre

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Rage Club Rock

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The Choral Pilgrimage - The Deer’s Cr y Carlisle Cathedral

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Brandon McPhee Show Buccleuch Centre

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Target Rocks T h e Ve n u e

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The Damned Brickyard

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Diamond Dogs Club Rock

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Alhamba The Old Fire Station

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Manran Kirkgate Centre

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Jive Talkin’ Perform The Bee Gees Theatre By The Lake

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The Rod Steward Tribute Show Theatre By The Lake

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Basement Brickyard

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Pink Floydian Brickyard

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MyLittleBrother + Open Mic Session Kirkgate Centre

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Saints Of Arcadia Club Rock

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Aspatria Music Festival 15th - 17th Aspatria

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Scout Killers And Saint Apache 26th - 28th Hutton In The Forest

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Cumbria Guitar Show Rheged

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Definitley Oasis - Oasis Tribute Brickyard

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Genish Brickyard

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The LW Rock 4 McMillian Shepherds Inn

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Limehouse Lizzy Brickyard

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Danny Br yant Old Fire Station

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The Simon Garfunkel Stor y Sands Centre

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Mar tin Simpson Kirkgate Centre

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Attica Rage Plus Suppor t Carnegie Theatre

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Studio A Sand Centre

Studio A Dance Company presents ‘59 to Broadway’ - an energy packed extravaganza celebrating music and slick choreography from across the decades and across the pond.

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Some might say the worlds best tribute to Oasis ‘’Definitely Oasis’’ are coming to Carlisle as part of there UK tour

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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Theatre By The Lake

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The Last Post 6th - 9th John Peel Theatre

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C a n t e r b u r y Ta l e s O p e n A i r T h e a t r e Ta l k i n g Ta r n C o u n t r y C l u b

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Ke n n e t h B r a n a g h T h e a t r e R o m e o & J u l i e t t e Buccleuch Centre

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Oliver Sands Centre

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High School Musical 13th - 16th Carnegie Theatre

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NT Live - A View From The Bridge Buccleuch Centre

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Elektra 18th Jul - 2nd Nov Theatre By The Lake

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Studio A Sands Centre

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Ta l e s F r o m Ta l l To w e r s 2 5 t h - 2 6 t h Theatre By The Lake

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Peppa Pig Surprise 30th - 31st Theatre By The Lake

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Comedy Night Junior Simpson & Martin Mor The Venue

Our fantastic Cheeky Comedy Night returns on Saturday 16 July.... and this time out we have not one, but TWO headliners:

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Comedy Nights - JellyBean Martinez & Bren T h e Ve n u e

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Mikes Disco The Reiver

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Forbidden Nights Carnegie Theatre

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Film: Spotlight Tu l l i e H o u s e

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An Evening WIth Richard Madeley Crown & Mitre Hotel

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‘Outfit’ The Reiver

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Vikings Revealed: Cumwhitton & Beyond Tu l l i e H o u s e

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Carlisle Pretty Muddy 5K Sheepmount Athletics Stadium

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Carlisle Race For Life Sheepmount Athletics Stadium

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C a r l i s l e C i t y C e n t r e G h o s t To u r Carlisle City Centre

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Mikes Disco The Reiver

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Dailso Chaponda T h e Ve n u e

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Carlisle Dance Academy 16th - 17th Sands Centre

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Roy Chubby Brown Carnegie Theatre

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Autism Friendly Early Openings Tu l l i e H o u s e

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H o w To R e a d W a t e r : C l u e s , S i g n s & P a t t e r n s F r o m P u d d l e s To T h e S e a Theatre By The Lake

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The Fabulous ‘Due’ *Leroy & Phill* The Reiver

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Sky Ride Local: Dalston and Burthwaite Loop Dalston Green

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Morning At The Museum Tu l l i e H o u s e

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Carlisle Arts Fair 27th - 28th Sands Centre

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Deadly Dragons Sleepover Tu l l i e H o u s e

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Mikes Disco The Reiver

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As usual the Main Ring will be buzzing from early morning, with the stock judging until lunch time followed by Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, which this year includes the season’s 10 1/2 stone championship.

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M a r t y M a c d o n a l d ’ s To y M a c h i n e Carnegie Theatre

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Autism Friendly Early Openings Tu l l i e H o u s e

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International Market Carlisle City Centre

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M i l i t a r y We e k e n d 2 7 t h - 2 9 t h Carlisle Castle

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Deadly Dragons Family Festival 28th - 29th Tu l l i e H o u s e

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23-24 Sep Hot off the Press:

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Pigeon Detectives - The Enemy

Hardwicke Circus | Colt 45 | Hidden Charms Red Faces | Little Triggers Willow Robinson Mylittlebrother | Cuban Heel | Chadelics The Fiction | Audioclub | Reptilians The Postcard Band Ivory Veins |Blind Fiction The Unsung |Alex Brown 30HZ | Stolen Emily Reay | Christian Moss | Eleven DJs | House Meanz House Matt Hinde |Dan Askew Phil Clarke | Jonathan Todd Squizza | Eden Dunn |Sonny Wharton Ryan Stanger | Chris Lockie Andy Dent Luke Stanger | David Blacklock Al Lockie | Dan Lock | Russ Shipley See Page 65 for more details

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Solfest

Solfest:

The People’s Festival Cumbria’s brightest music festival is back! Following a short break in 2014, Solfest bounced back in 2015 with yet another fabulous event. Nicknamed ‘the people’s festival’ Solfest is set to return this year for another unforgettable weekend.

Now in its 12th year, Solfest has been attracting festival goers from Cumbria as well as further afield for more than a decade. Full to bursting with festival fans, it isn’t rare to come across the odd soap star during the weekend event.

For those who have never been to Solfest, it’s a family

friendly festival, full of flamboyant, music loving, colourful people - and there is so much to do, from crafts and games to a variety of stalls offering fantastic goods and services.

Following on from previous years, there won’t be a ‘main’ stage or any big headline acts but, don’t worry. This doesn’t mean the festival will be any less colourful. Instead of the main stage there will be several smaller stages and tents each differing in some way.

This year, despite there being no headline act there will be performances from the likes of the Hallouminati, Hardwicke Circus, The Mouse Outfit and plenty of others.

All the acts are spread throughout the weekend, and with a huge variety of stages there is something for everyone.

Solfest offers the opportunity to sample a diverse range of music from dance, electric, reggae, folk, and indie.

Solfest is the people’s festival; it was set up by festival goers and is run by the same group of people including an army of dedicated volunteers who manage to keep making it a huge success year after year.

For more information visit: www.solfest.org.uk

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Festivals

Over the years Cumbria’s festival scene has gone from strength to strength and we now boast a huge variety of festivals across the county which each year rounds up some of the biggest stars.

In previous years we have seen Bob Marley’s Wailers, Kaiser Chiefs and even Snoop Dogg take to a Cumbrian stage!

2016 is looking no different and just as the festival organisers are finalising their line up, we are already thinking about getting the tent out of the shed and shopping for some new jazzy wellies! Nothing beats the festival feeling, especially in Cumbria. We have some of the most fantastic scenery which makes for a perfect setting for a music festival.

This year will see the return of our favourites such as Solfest and Kendal Calling as well as a lot more.

So, there is no reason not to get out and enjoy the festival life! Who doesn’t love the surprises waiting for us in a port-a-loo; it’s all fun and games and definitely part of the experience.

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Emma Docker y

Emma Dockeray Emma Dockeray is one of Whitehaven’s most talented performers. Her exquisite voice, teamed with her exceptional song writing skills make her an incredible artist. Her journey in the world of music began when she was just 15, now at 21 she is releasing her second EP. Following the success of her previous EP, Whispers, Emma has been working hard to improve. She said: “This one is very different to Whispers. For a start the songs in the new EP are more mature and take you on a different journey.

This new EP showcases Emma’s ability to evolve as a musician.

The range of her voice varies yet she continues to keep total control of her abilities, sign of a true artists. Each song takes you on a different musical journey.

Emma said: “I want people to follow each song on a musical journey. The songs depict the trials and tribulations that come with growing up and relationships.”

Emma’s passion for music doesn’t just go as far as writing her own. Her and partner, Tom Salmon recently took over the west Cumbria branch of Soundwave, a charitable organisation that works to bring enthusiastic young people together to discuss, learn and play music in a friendly and harmonious environment.

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where I am today.

It introduced me to like-minded people of my own age and gave me the confidence to perform.”

Since completing a degree in Musical Studies in Leeds, Emma has continued to grow. She said: “My family and friends are amazing. They have always encouraged me and are actively involved in my music.”

It’s this way of writing music that Emma has been recognised for. She has been handpicked to attend a song writing retreat in Normandy, she was shortlisted along with 20 other musicians.

Emma said: “This is a super exciting opportunity! I can’t wait, its experiences like this that help musicians develop and I think it’s going to be amazing.”

If you would like to listen to Emma’s fabulous music it is available on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon. Keep your eyes open for any upcoming gigs.

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Hot off the Press:

Milecastle 66 A brand new two day music festival featuring some of the biggest names is hitting Carlisle this September.

Organised by Mighty Boof Promotions, with support from Carlisle City Council, Milecastle 66 will take over Bitts Park on September 23 to 24.

There will be more than five stages featuring some big name acts including Feeder, The Enemy, Pigeon Detectives, Reverend and the Makers, and The Ordinary Boys plus many more.

Danny Maudling said: “I’m excited to be bringing this event to Carlisle having worked at The Old Station bringing artists there and hosting the Within the Walls event at the end of May which was a huge success. I’m looking forward to hosting Milecastle 66 and bringing larger acts in to Carlisle. There is a huge array of local talent here too we are spoiled for choice.”

Applications for traders are open now so please email lizcan@ mightyboofpromotions.com for more details and to apply.

Also if you would like to sponsor and partner the event contact Liz. Tickets for the event are available from The Kings Head, Carlisle, Threads, Whitehaven, Aluana, Cockermouth, Maryport & Workington or online at www.milecastle66.com.

This is a music festival you do not want to miss!

The following ticket options are available: Adult Tickets: Friday £20 | Saturday £30 | Weekend £40 Adult ticket holders must be 16 or over to gain entry to the festival.

Young Adult Tickets: Friday £15 | Saturday £25 | Weekend £35 Young adult ticket holders must be between the ages of 11-15.

They will need to be accompanied by a ticket holding adult over the age of 18.

Child Tickets: Friday £5 | Saturday £5 Child ticket holders must be 10 and under and must also be accompanied by a ticket holding adult over the age of 18.

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The Reptilians

Reptilians Local Band Reptilians have been making a name for themselves on the local music scene over the past year and have now released their latest EP. The band are all from Whitehaven, the members are Luke Telford, Mike Proud and Paul McGuirk. Having been friends for some years their chemistry is echoed in the music. They work together brilliantly which in turn makes for catchy songs and brilliant beats.

Their music is completely original, with hints of indie and rock they create a fantastic live atmosphere. The perfect festival band, they will have everybody on their feet.

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Their EP was launched in April and they held an event to commemorate and promote it. Stephen Murphy who attended the launch said: “They were fantastic, I actually had to leave half way through the set but when I got home decided I had to hear more so I went back!”

Their EP is the perfect soundtrack to summer and is ideal for BBQ weather. This band are only in their first year but with such an excellent response so far it seems they may well be Cumbria’s next big thing.

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The

Vertical Hour David Hare’s 2006 play The Vertical hour is profound.

It depicts a conflict of opinions and ideas between Nadia Blye (played by Joanna Simpkins) an American

surrounding politics, psychology and war both within the world and within one’s self. Thought provoking and brilliant, this play is fabulously unique.

The Vertical Hour is now showing until November 5th at The Theatre By The Lake.

politics academic and her partner’s Father Oliver, a liberal idealist who has secluded himself from people.

Nadia and partner Philip are visiting Oliver (Roger DelvesBroughton) in the Welsh borders.

Nadia spent a lot of time as a war correspondent, and has seen the bitterness of war first hand. She was called to advise President Bush as an advocate for Humane Intervention in Iraq. Oliver, however questions Nadia’s actions and becomes an opponent during her time in the Shropshire countryside.

Joanna Simpkins roll as Nadia is intense and poignant. As Nadia defends her ideas about the world, Oliver continually battles them, causing dramatic frustration and outbursts of anger between the pair.

It is obvious Nadia not only battling Oliver, but also questioning her own beliefs which in turn causes her to become powerfully upset.

However, the passion between both parties is obvious and at times, there is an uncomfortable sexual tension between Nadia and the once Womanizer Oliver which provokes the idea that he perhaps is making attempts to seduce her.

This play is the definition of perfect drama, it tackles ideas

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JUST KEEP

SWIMMING! ‘You’re never too old to give it a go’. This is the motto that 61 year old John Mather lives by and he will be defying the odds on Saturday July 30 when he swims the length of Ullswater lake, the second largest in the Lake district!

John, who adores the Lake District will be tackling this challenge to celebrate the recovery of Cumbria after the 2015 floods. He will also be trying to raise funds for Wigton Bath’s trust, a local charity which was directly affected by flooding in the storm.

John will be swimming the 7.25miles length of the lake. He intends setting off from Glenridding at 9:30am in the morning and aims to reach Pooley Bridge for early evening. He will be supported the whole length by a two man crew in a row boat.

A passionate swimmer, John has already swam many Lakes including Loweswater and Coniston water as well as doing many challenges abroad.

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Wigton Baths Trust, a registered company and charity, was formed in February 2014 to take over the running of Wigton Baths. This is a popular community facility within the market town of Wigton, in the north of the County of Cumbria.

The Trust is solely responsible for the running and upkeep of the Baths, which includes the cost of salaried staff and utilities. Financial support from Allerdale District Council, Wigton Town Council, local Parish Councils and Cumbria Community Foundation is augmented by donations and fund raising schemes.

You can donate to Johns noble cause via his Just Giving page. https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/wigton-bathstrust/ johnmatherullswaterswim Text JMUS16 and the amount you would like to donate to 70070 to donate to Wigton Baths Trust and make a difference today.

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The Roman Empire:

Friend or Foe?

Two thousand years ago the Roman army invaded and occupied what we now know as Britain. We know very little about how the locals felt about becoming part of the Roman Empire except for one or two high profile incidents such as the Boudiccan rebellion that we all learn about at school. But what was it like for the ordinary people for the majority of the 350 years of Roman occupation?

The Romans did not invade a country with a single national identity. Britain at the time was a land of many tribal territories, with their own tribal rulers and customs.

Some of these tribes negotiated allegiances by marriage or conquest and the boundaries between the tribal territories could move about.This is illustrated in the present day when we are asked “which tribe lived here?” and we cannot give a definitive answer.

In the Senhouse Roman Museum can be found a small sculpture of a native armed warrior god produced by a Roman soldier. He stands brandishing a spear and shield but is clearly a wild native.

A number of this type of sculpture can be found in the Hadrian’s Wall frontier and they are believed to be Belatucadrus, a native armed warrior god worshiped by the locals to protect them from harm when they went into battle.

For the majority of the Roman occupation between 45 and 410 AD the Britons lived in relative peace with a veneer of Roman civilisation. The locals adopted some of the Roman customs but retained their own identity.

When the Roman army invaded, their occupation of the land was helped by instigating a overall governance for the land they called Upper and Lower Britannia.

The tribal leaders were expected to collaborate with this governance or be squashed by the Roman army.The Roman army built stone forts within the tribal areas and roads to connect these forts to allow for swift movement of troops.The local tribes paid for this civilisation with taxation. Providing they behaved themselves and paid their taxes life probably changed very little for the average Brit.

Taxes were probably paid in the form of crops and stock or the famous hunting dogs that Britain was well known for producing.

One of the real difficulties in attempting to establish the relationship between the Romans and the locals is that the majority of the first-hand written records were produced by the Romans.There are two specific examples that illustrate the attitude of the Roman occupiers towards the people of Britain.

On one of the famous Vindolanda wooden writing tablets can be found a reference to Brittunculi or ‘horrid little Brits’ written by one of the officers in reference to the locals.

But Tacitus praises the Britons as fierce and brave fighters who went into battle ‘naked’.This was probably a reference to them fighting without armour, unlike the Roman soldiers.

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The Somme

100 Years on A temporary exhibition has opened in Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life in Alma Block at Carlisle Castle focusing on the role of the County’s local Regiment in the Battle of the Somme.

The exhibition, ‘Voices from The Somme’ features a range of photographs, documents and objects relating to those soldiers who were “On the Somme” in 1916. The exhibition as part of the Museum’s Somme100 Project has attracted much local interest with photographs, letters medals and other items brought in.

Three Battalions of the local Border Regiment were involved on July 1916 suffering 1526 casualties out of 2474 who went into action; 26 out of 55 officers and 515 out of 1471 soldiers lost their lives, the worst day in both the Regiment’s and Army’s history.

During the 141 days of the Battle, seven Battalions of the Regiment had served bringing

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the casualty total to almost 1600 dead and over 3500 wounded and taken prisoner.

The Museum has a large range of documents and items relating to its soldiers who fought on the Somme and the First World War as a whole.

The exhibition will be running until November 20.

Contact Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, Alma Block, The Castle, Carlisle Cumbria CA3 8UR tel. 01228 532774 email enquiries@cmoml.org , or visit the website at www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org

Derwent Hostel

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Derwent Hostel Summer is well and truly underway and what better way to spend the fantastic summer days than being surrounded by the beautiful scenery Keswick has to offer. Derwentwater Independant Hostel (Barrow House) is welcoming you to come and relax in their fantastic historical hostel.

After the floods in December caused the hostel to close, they were awarded a grant from the Cumbria County Council flood recovery scheme. This grant has allowed them to get back on their feet and they are now offering Cumbrian residents 50% off a one or two night stay at the hostel in 2016.

Katy Moore, Manager at Barrow house said: “We thought that anyone living in Cumbria might like a little break, with a rejuvenating change of scene for minimum expense, you do not need to have been flooded to qualify for the offer.”

Derwentwater hostel is the perfect place to take a break.

And its vast history makes it even more interesting!

to John Snyder in 2011 to be ran as an independent hostel.

The Hostel is also a registered charity, with a fund for subsidising school and youth group residentials, so please get in touch if this is of interest.

Education Officer, Katy, provides a range of activities, from poetry in the woods to local Viking history, and we have they-established partnerships with local adventure activity providers Platty+ and Glaramara.

If you want a break but don’t want to break your bank, then Derwentwater Hostel is the perfect place for you. With friendly staff, a relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to meet new people Derwentwater Hostel is the place to go this summer!

Originally a private house, which was built for the wealth Georgian bachelor Joseph Pocklington, it still bares many of the original features including ornate plasterwork and fireplaces.

In 1778 Pocklington bought an island on Derwent Water (now the National Trust-owned Derwent Island), adorning it with a large mansion and several follies, including Fort Joseph, a Stone Circle, a boat house in the style of a nonconformist chapel, and a mock church.

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L e g o To T h e B e a c o n

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Lego To The Beacon!

Every child, and adults dream is about to come true with a new Lego exhibition to be held at the Beacon.

Based on the book ‘Brick City’, the exhibition will celebrates the world’s architecture, recreated solely using the much loved toy of the century, LEGO bricks. The tour is an exhibition of the models of ‘Brick City’, which was released in May 2013.

While to many, LEGO bricks are ‘just a toy’, to an ever growing army of fans they provide a challenging and enjoyable modelling medium.

These fans, calling themselves ‘AFOLs’, or Adult Fans of LEGO have taken it upon themselves to recreate local landmarks using just the bricks which you may find at a local store.

Each individual LEGO model can be seen in all its’ glory, showing the versatility of LEGO and amazing architecture from around the globe.

Featuring over 70 models, the exhibition appeals to all ages whilst teaching creativity, expression and an appreciation of architecture and the iconic images that make up our cities.

LEGO bricks are unique in their appeal, having been a top selling toy for over 50 years.

The use of this toy as an artistic medium provides an instant engagement. Alan Gillon, Learning officer, said “We have interactive activities running alongside the exhibition, such as tinker stations, where you can create your own Brick City masterpiece, face painting of your favourite character and a WII console competition to challenge your family.”

A family ticket costs £16, an adult £6 and child £3.The exhibition is open 10.30am – 4.pm Tuesday – Sunday.

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On The Edge

On The Edge

By Stephen Robson

For several years my pal Mike and I have been planning to climb sharp edge on Blencathra together.

As each year passed it became almost a standing joke.

Would it ever happen? Finally, a couple of weeks ago, it did.

On a lovely summer evening; dry, and sunny but with a keen wind blowing on the edge itself. Sharp edge is, as the name implies, a narrow arête set high above a mountain tarn on one side with a profound drop into a neighbouring valley on the other.

Mike proved he had a head for heights as he walked upright across a tricky section that I had crawled over on my hands and knees. “We own all this, as human beings” he grandly announced, mid climb - but do we, really? It’s all just on loan, to be truthful.

A week later we both attended the premiere of the latest Terry Abraham film “Blencathra; Life of a Mountain” at Reghed. As a recently appointed “mate” of Terry’s, I had watched the film twice previously on my mobile phone, once in rough and finally in completed form.

I listened to the soundtrack through earphones and have to admit that the impact, considering it was a small device, was astonishing. The combination of the stunning mountain vistas allied to the especially composed music had a salty tear coursing down my cheek!

experience the fell in adverse weather conditions for others.

Two years ago, Terry’s previous film “Scafell Pike; life of a mountain” caused quite a stir. This is the same old magnificent thing.

Terry’s camera takes us along Sharp edge in a near gale with Stuart Maconie, Ed Byrne and David Powell- Thompson all feeling the exposure - and under deep snow with Alan Hinkes, who is whooping in delight at the wintry conditions.

There is footage of an ascent of Halls fell ridge with Oli Reed and Hinkes again.

Much subject matter is included; the Fix the Fells project, life in Threlkeld, farming and mining in the area, cycling, snowboarding, fellrunning, poetry and photography and of course the severe flooding in December 2015, but it is during the mountain scenery segments that the film really soars, as Terry shows us sunrises, cloud inversions, spindrift blowing from cornices on the southern face, before launching us into the starry firmament above.

Do yourself a favour. Pop along to Reghed to see the film, it runs until September. Or buy the DVD. And gape at nature’s awesome beauty.

Ok, back to the premiere: out strolls Terry with a hand held mike, he gives a short introduction and the film begins. We are two rows back, a little close, it proves to be something of a neck - craning experience.

It seems a little odd, several hundred people sitting in an auditorium when the actual mountain is standing just up the road, all 2847 hulking feet of it, but we have to remember; this is the only chance to “scale” it for some and to

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The Gift Shop

at The Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport

A gift shop has been an integral part of the Lake District Coast Aquarium since the attraction opened in 1997, and like the aquarium it has evolved over the years as it does its best to provide the proverbial ‘something for everybody’.

Visitors to the aquarium are often looking for souvenirs with a local link, like a fridge magnet or a nice print, whereas locals know we also have a wide range of marine themed ornaments and décor items and come here specifically to make that purchase.

Some folk even come back after a gap of several years remembering that we stocked a specific item like a thimble with our Ollie Octopus logo on it!

The gift shop can’t be avoided even by regular customers using our café, so staff make sure that new stock items are prominently displayed to catch that impulse buyer.

Postcards with local scenes, personalised merchandise, children’s books and soft toys and a range of confectionery with Maryport graphics make ideal presents for visitors to take home.

In fact the full service of sourcing a gift, finding a suitable card and then having it tastefully wrapped will be facilitated by the friendly staff.

The very best English Lakes Ice Cream is presented with all flavour options right on arrival at reception, and for many this alone is reason enough to pay a call.

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth The Dahlia Anemone

This very aptly named Sea Anemone is found all around the British Isles, well up into the Arctic and as far South as the Bay of Biscay.

It can grow up to 15cm across when fully open, and comes in a wide range of colours. Blue, red, orange, greenish, blueish, often with rings of different colours on it’s tentacles, this animal provides a splash of colour particularly when a number are grouped together.

They have as many as 160 tentacles grouped in tens, all equipped with sticky stinging tentacles with which to catch their prey, consisting of small fish and crustaceans that are borne to them on the currents.

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Urticina felina By Mark Vollers

As this suggests, they do best where there is a strong tidal flow, and the Solway Firth is ideal.

They attach themselves firmly in a crevice, to a stone just under the sand surface, bedrock or even seaweed holdfasts, from low tide mark down to about 100m and wait for food to arrive!

We always have a dedicated and colourful display at the Lake District Aquarium which many find hardly credible as found locally in huge numbers. Their peduncle ( ‘stem’) is covered in small wart like verrucae to which grains of sand and small stones become attached, so that when the tentacles are retracted the animal has the appearance of a stone in the sand or mud.

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Council & Other Services Carlisle City Council Cumbria County Council (out-of-hours service) Cumbria County Council Carlisle Post Office (Scotch Street) Carlisle Library (Globe Lane)

Medical / Support Services Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance Police (non-emergency) Fire & Rescue General Enquiries Cumberland Infirmary Accident and Emergency NHS Direct West Cumberland Hospital National Blood Service Dental Emergency Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Domestic Violence Support Samaritans LGBT - HQ OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline Museums, Attractions & Music Venues Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Walby Farm Park The Old Fire Station The Brickyard Guildhall Museum Carlisle Indoor Market Hall Carlisle Cathedral AMF Bowling Brunton Park Carlisle Castle Cumbria’s Military Museum The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Carlisle Racecourse Solway Aviation Museum

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Carlisle Racecourse 01228 554700

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

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Sports Indoor & Outdoor Carlisle Driving Range The Pools Swimming & Health Centre Sheepmount Athletics Stadium Stoneyholme Golf Club

01228 545665 01228 625777 01228 625599 01228 625511

Theatres & Cinema The Sands Centre The Green Room Vue Entertainment

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Tourist Information Carlisle VisitScotland Gretna Brampton

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

Carlisle TIC 01228 598596

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Lake District Weather 0844 846 2444

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Carlisle

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Attractions

1 Swifts Golf Course and Driving Range

Sports Grounds

1 Bitts Park

Parks

1 Carlisle College

Colleges/University

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

Places Of Worship

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

Local Ameneties

1 Central Library 2 Market Hall 3 Skate Park

Points of Interest

1 Carlisle Castle and Border Regiment Museum 2 Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 3 Guild Hall Museum 4 The Pools 5 LaserQuest 6 VUE Cinema

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Summary of train times between Sunday 15 May - Saturday 10 December 2016 Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Askam Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St. Bees Whitehaven 0624 Workington 0642 Maryport 0650 Wigton 0711 Carlisle 0733

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

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

Carlisle - Whitehaven - Barrow-in-Furness Mondays to Fridays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0558 Workington 0609 Whitehaven 0631 St. Bees 0641 Sellafield 0652 Seascale 0657 Ravenglass 0706 Millom 0727 Askam 0750 Barrow-in-Furness 0803 Saturdays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0557 Workington 0608 Whitehaven 0630 St. Bees 0640 Sellafield 0651 Seascale 0656 Ravenglass 0705 Millom 0725 Askam 0748 Barrow-in-Furness 0803

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

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

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