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leigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening… Yes, you will soon find yourself walking in a winter wonderland, as the festive season takes hold and Christmas lights are illuminated across Allerdale.

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

This edition is full of helpful hints on how to make a deliciously succulent turkey; tips for finding the perfect gifts for the women in your life (make sure the boyfriend/husband/son read it). We’ve suggestions for the person who has everything; how to keep down the cost of Christmas food shopping and a list of Christmas markets and lights switch-ons to organise your Christmas shopping around.

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The Guide Magazine | Contents

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key Features

8 Paul Hollywood Comes to Cumbria

10 Christmas

Across Allerdale

16 Discovering Derventio

Cockermouth’s Roman Past

24 Susan Calman Law to Laughter

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

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30 Vintage Fashion

Fascinating Past Styles

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Nelson Brown

Showcasing the Best in Hair

Girls Gifts for Guys No excuses!

FOOD

40 Alan Spedding Recipe Rocky Road Cake

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MOTORING & SPORT

52 Winter Tyres Safety Advice

WHAT’S On

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61-66 What's On Listings Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

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Feature| Paul Hollywood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Feature | Christmas

The lantern parade will commence on Saturday and the parade will be led by the mayor of Workington as well as the enthusiastic jazz of the Payday Loons.

Workington

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ts nearly that time of year, when Cumbria illuminates its towns and villages with the delightful glow of the Christmas lights. This year Workington has gone all out to ensure everybody has as much fun as possible at this festive time with a two day event on the Saturday 29-30 November.

The family-friendly event which will be bursting with activities and entertainment has been organised by Workington Town Council.

There will be a Santa express train, a fun fair, an ice rink, and even Santa himself will be making an appearance.

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Following feedback from last year’s event the council has introduced the live entertainment. The people wanted local talent and fun added to this year’s entertainment list, and that is what they will have.

After the lights are switched on during Saturday evening, there will be a performance from the soul/ funk band The Soul City Walkers, to get everybody in the mood.

On Sunday, the entertainment will continue but with a 1960s and 1970s retro theme with The New Amen Corner and The Glamned performing some vintage uplifting songs to finish the event.

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Maryport This year Maryport Christmas lights switch on promises to be a family fuelled community affair when it kicks off on Saturday November 22. The event will start at 1pm with entertainment along the length of Senhouse Street. There will be a fair and a stage with live music from local bands.

Maryport Town Council has also been working with local organisations and groups to provide entertainment.

Maryport dance troupe Flimby Cheerleaders, Maryport School Choir, Maryport Amatuers and Maryport Rock Choir will all take to the stage and there will even be a fire juggler.

As well as plenty of entertainment outside there will be plenty of indoor activities to get involved with including face painting, glitter tattoos, nail art, balloons and crafters, which will be taking place in the Town Hall. Free tea and coffee will be served all day with mulled wine and mince pies being served later in the afternoon.

Make sure you’re behaving because Santa’s in town. He’s taking time out of his busy schedule and will be in his grotto on Senhouse Street all afternoon so don’t forget to bring your Christmas list. The lights will be turned on at 4.30pm by the Mayor.

Aspatria

Aspatria will light up on Sunday December 7 when their Christmas lights are switched on.

Father Christmas will be visting Harriston between 4.30pm and 5.00 pm with the main procession leaving the business park at 5.30 p.m.

Following the switch-on Santa will be in his grotto in Beacon Hill School Hall where a number of activities will be taking place as the guide went to print these were not confirmer but there is likely to be the grotto, face painting, free refreshments and mince pies as well as a free raffle with a Christmas hamper as first prize.

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Feature | Keswick goes Dickensian

Keswick goes Dickensian

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ESWICK town centre is undergoing the ultimate Christmas transformation this December as it prepares to become a “live advent calendar”.

Every day from Monday December 1 until Christmas Eve there will be an event or performance in the town centre, followed by the lighting of a different festive window.

Events range from meeting Alpaca’s to a drive-thru cinema plus more traditional Christmas activities like carol singing, meeting Santa and eating mince pies and there will be some very tasty cooking events.

This Christmas spectacular will kick off on the first of the month when there will be a dozen dancing Santa’s with the Mayor of Keswick and the Town Centre Manager will be whizzing down a zip-wire in the middle of the Market Square.

The 24 windows to be lit around the town will form a window trail which will remain on show until Monday January 5. The events are being staged by local businesses and organisations and there’s something for everyone, young and old.

The Live Advent Calendar is a joint project between Keswick Tourism Association and Allerdale Borough Council.

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Linda Furniss, Tourism Officer for Keswick Tourism Association said ‘Keswick is perfect for Christmas shopping and finding that special gift; not only can we boast a fabulous variety of outdoor shops, but we have lots of lovely independent gift shops and tasty cafes.”

“The Keswick Live Advent Calendar will, we hope, attract both visitors and residents to do their Christmas shopping; we are all working together to create a magical event.’

A full event calendar and illuminated window trail can be downloaded at www.keswick.org.

The annual Keswick Victorian Fayre, will take place on Sunday December 7 from 11:30am, when charity stalls and entertainers get together to surround the town with some seasonal fun.

You can also see the Keswick Christmas lights being illuminated on Friday November 21 when there will be music and festivities both in Packhorse Court and Market Square; a lantern parade and the Rotary Club’s Tree of Light.

A festive market completes the day’s programme, with the lights switch-ons happening at 5.30pm, in Packhorse Court, and 6.30pm in Market Square.

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T’S no secret that Cockermouth Main Street has been somewhat quieter than usual over the past few months… due the road closure… but that is sure to change now that two-way traffic system has been restored.

There will be plenty of entertainment from street theatre and fire eaters to carol singers, a real nativity, novelty park and ride and a lantern parade. On top of all this there will also be a raffle which is raising money for Cash for Kids.

Main Street has been closed to traffic since the spring as part of £1.7million improvement works. Its re-opening is thankfully in time for Christmas and Christmas shopping.

And there’s more on Sunday November 23 when Cockermouth’s Christmas lights are switched on where a day of entertainment will run from 2pm - 6pm.

Cockermouth’s Main Street is laced with lovely little independents and side streets full of treasure troves and gift shops, making it a fantastic place to go Christmas shopping.

It boasts a healthy mix of butchers; bakers; Iron mongers; book shops; delicatessens; gift shops; interiors; clothes shops;, shoe shops; cycle shops; a music shop and, much more besides.

Follow the procession along Main Street and experience the Christmas Story, told through the eyes of a life-size mechanical camel. There will be music from the All Saints School Choir, the Cockermouth Mechanics brass band; Leah Goodyear and Ben Rowlands, with The Authors closing the show.

Away from the totally modern chain stores Cockermouth is not a typical town. It’s a jam-packed with high-quality, small independent shops and surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the gateway to the Lake District so you’re likely to find a perfect gift for even the most difficult people while wandering down a tree-lined thoroughfare.

Cockermouth is in line for a magical make over on Monday December 8 when new event, Cockermouth by Candlelight takes place.

It has been organised by Cockermouth & District Chamber of Trade and provides the perfect opportunity to pick up those much needed and sought after Christmas presents, without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of weekend shoppers.

But that’s not all; the street will also be filled with lots of stalls from local charities and organisations selling Christmas crafts; mulled wine; mince pies and lots more.There will also be a great deal for children to get involved with, including a children’s funfair, stilt-walkers and a cartoonist drawing funny portraits.

There will also be a window spotting competition which will run from Sunday November 23 until Wednesday December 3. Entry forms can be collected from the Cockermouth Town Council stall at the lights switch-on event; from Cockermouth Tourist information Centre, the Leslie Cleeland shop and The Toy Shop, both in Main Street.

Completed forms should be returned to Cockermouth Tourist Information office The Grand Window Competition will see shop windows automatically entered and judged on Wednesday December 3.

Businesses will be open until 8pm with every shop displaying a lantern, either in the window or outside. Restaurants will also be offering special offers on the night.

Ruth Gilbert, owner of Zebra and member of Cockermouth and District Chamber of Trade said: “Cockermouth really comes into its own at Christmas, the Christmas lights are beautiful and so twinkly it just feels magical and we just wanted to build on that.”

Cockermouth has had a hard year contending with the road works but Ruth said: “We’re not just going to sit around complaining, this is about the town joining together to put Cockermouth back on the map.”

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Here’s to 2015

It’s going to be a good one!

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e wish all our lovely advertisers, supporters and our fantastic readers a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

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Order a bap with your app

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EST House Café, in Workington Library, Oxford Street, is launching a free app to make life easier for the busy nine to fiveer, who needs to avoid long queues in their short, but precious, lunch breaks.

The free app will the app allow you to pre-order your lunch or take away and keep up to date with any promotions, events and activities as well as providing a link to West House’s Facebook page.

West House Cafe uses locally sourced ingredients and its food is freshly made on the premises.

Paul Martin, enterprise development manager for West House, said: “West House cafes are part of the community and supports West Cumbria’s youngsters. We give them an opportunity to work, gain skills and experience. The more people use us the more opportunities we can offer.”

As if saving time on your lunch break wasn’t enough, you will also receive a free coffee for just downloading the app.

So download the app from your favourite café… today.

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Feature | Roman Cockermouth

Recent Roman finds will remain in West Cumbria

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MPORTANT archaeological finds from excavations this summer, near Cockermouth, are to be kept on show, locally.

The finds will displayed in Cockermouth Town Hall, where the current exhibition will be updated and be on display for as long as a year at the Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport.

Mark Graham, from Grampus Heritage, Wigton, who helped oversee operations, said: “Ideally we would be able to display them in Cockermouth on a permanent basis but the Senhouse Museum is the correct place for our artefacts.”

Cockermouth’s Roman status is fast growing in importance and the Discovering Derventio project, was developed to take advantage of the devastation wrought by the 2009 floods that hit the lower Derwent Valley.

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Antiquities Scheme and the county archaeologist? Then a geophysical survey revealed a wealth of archaeological features in that and other fields to the south and west of Papcastle village, which clearly showed a roman road, ditched enclosures and buildings on the flood plain.

Subsequently Bassenthwaite Reflections Heritage Lottery Fund project paid for a four week evaluation excavation at Broomlands in summer 2010. Working with archaeologists from North Pennines Archaeology and Grampus Heritage, of Wigton, the community excavation revealed that the Roman settlement attached to the fort at Papcastle had been much larger than previously thought and spread south, across the river, and onto the flood plain.

Finds from the evaluation spanned the first to the fourth centuries and revealed potential for more research. The Discovering Derventio Project itself began in 2012 and will run until the end of 2015.

This summer’s dig saw the team of volunteers and experts

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excavate to the west of Papcastle, where a number of significant finds have led to conclusion that this site was used for funerary purposes. Mark Graham said: “There were no solid buildings or walls in the main excavation area but many burnt deposits, ditches, pits and postholes which, depending on the nature of the deposits, could point to the nature of the site. We can all agree quite confidently that the site is ritual in nature.”

“There weren’t any of the features of a typical occupation site; we didn’t find any buildings; we found an old watercourse, burnt deposits, votive offerings such as oils lamps and statues. We also found funerary inscriptions and altar fragments.”

Mark explained that the site could have been the home to a temple or a shrine but the dig is the first stage of long process in understanding Derventio.

The star find from this year’s dig was a carving of genius loci, symbolising fertility. In classical Roman religion a genius loci was the protective spirit of a place, often depicted as a figure holding attributes such as a cornucopia, patera (libation bowl) or snake.

Volunteer, Alan Dunthorn, who found the statue, said: “It wasn’t a totally Eureka moment because you have to pick

down through the layers of soil, bit by bit. It was buried face down so all I could see was a flat, smooth rectangle with a semi-circular end – this is when I stopped and thought ‘this might be something important’, although what it could be I had no idea so I called over the architect and Mark. When I pulled it out of the ground I thought ‘it’s an interesting carving’ but I didn’t realise how significant it would be.”

“It’s exciting when you pull anything that’s 2,000 years old out of the ground. The exciting thing is the connection with the people of the time,” continued Alan who got involved with the dig through the National Trust. “The odd spectacular find is good but it’s really about the advancement of knowledge.”

Mark said: “It’s fantastic to find such an iconic symbol of the time and bring it to the people of today. We want thank all the volunteers involved with the dig. This is a community project and the finds belong to the community. For this excavation alone, volunteers contributed a total of 573 volunteer hours, far exceeding our targets for community participation. This is in addition to the 290 school children who visited and excavated, through our education outreach programme run by the Senhouse Roman Museum.”

“Without their interest and commitment this project would not have happened. Everything we have learned about Roman Papcastle over the past three years truly is their work.”

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PROFESSOR GREEN

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n the surface Professor Green’s a hard core rapper from Hackney but there’s so much more to him than that. Here he talks to Ali Hipkin about his tour, his new album and literally Growing Up In Public.

It’s been a hectic 18 months for the rapper, real name Stephen Manderson: he got married, moved house, got hit by a car, got arrested then re-arrested, turned 30 and still managed to produce an amazing album, Stephen said: “I managed to get through it bit by bit - pulling myself together.

I think the whole experience has taught me not to worry about the things that I can’t control.”

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It’s been three years since his last album and he’s ready and raring for his latest tour he said: “I can’t wait for the tour, I function better on tour - I like the routine. I go and get a coffee in the morning and have a wander round, I try to go to the gym – I set out with great intentions at the start of the tour but I’ll wake up with a hangover one morning and that’s it. I’ll probably get a Nandos walk around a bit more and probably get another Nandos.”

This will not be the first time that Stephen has performed at the Sands Centre or indeed exploring the Lake District, he said: “I’m excited to be in Carlisle again. Touring gives me the opportunity to perform new songs; it’s good for fans to have

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You get different responses from different audiences and it’s wicked to see that mix.”

His latest album, Growing up in Public, has been a long time coming for fans: “No one can predict the things that are going to happen,” said Stephen, who had his leg crushed in a car accident at the end of last year which delayed work on the album, “without the accident I wouldn’t have written Lullaby, that was written quite close to the end of the album, so something good came out of it.”

a chance to get to know the album before I take it on tour.

There’s no point in touring the same album over and over again. The tour will have lots of new stuff but I’ve reworked some of the older stuff as well.”

“The best thing about being on tour is meeting people, you get an instance response to the music from people.

Although there’s been a three year gap between his last two albums the rapper shows no sign of slowing down in 2015, taking on the festival scene and working on more music after his tour finishes.

As for those aspiring to get into the music industry Stephen said: “You need to be prepared for rejection, I’m very fortunate to be in the position I’m in but I still have to deal with rejection. You’ve got to get into it for the right reason, there’s this perception that you can be famous for being famous sake. Do it because it’s something you love.”

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Feature | NMP & The Community

NMP

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erwent & Solway Housing Association is one of 11 community groups in West Cumbria to benefit from recent grants from the NMP Community Fund.

The Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, backs local projects aimed at improving the lives of those in greatest need in West Cumbria.

Derwent and Solway rents out houses and provides a range of services to ensure its local estates are good places to live.

It makes sure the grounds and green areas are maintained and clean and administers a range of award-winning projects that help people in other aspects of their lives.

It’s in one such project that the £25,000 grant will be used, to run sessions within South Workington around the themes of food growing, horticulture, cooking and healthy eating, as part of the existing Food for Life project.

The project aims to help people become more self-reliant, by growing their own food, which will also enable them to cut the cost of food shopping.

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The housing association also want to support local facilities by holding activities in community centres as well as enhancing the local environment, by having well-used community growing gardens in which its proposed to create a demonstration plot.

They will also be engaging schoolchildren in growing; cooking; horticulture; and healthy lifestyle activities; in the area of south Workington, to improve their understanding, practical skills and knowledge of seasonal growing and cooking; sowing spring crops; cooking on a budget; and getting the most from a food-growing plot.

It is hoped at least 1,250 people of all ages and abilities will be involved by October nest year.

Willie Slavin, a trustee of Cumbria Community Foundation and chairman of the West Cumbria Grants Panel, which is responsible for allocating the grants said: “The attraction of the project was that the housing association was working with the community and going beyond the usual scope. It’s a combination of this and reclaiming land for more sustainable use that made it an attractive project to fund.”

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Feature| Christmas Truce

Border Regt. VC winners were part of The Christmas Truce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This article was written from archive material held at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, where you can see artefacts from the First World War, immerse yourself in an interactive trench environment and much more at the newly opened Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life located in Carlisle Castle.

Open 7 days a week (closed Christmas and New Year). For more information go to: www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife. org or call 01228 532774.

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Feature | Susan Calman

TRADING LAW for LAUGHTER

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he’s the pint size Glaswegian comedian who left a career in corporate law to be a full time comedian and after yet another stint at Edinburgh Fringe Susan Calman is ready to embark on her very first tour.

Despite being a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe for the past nine years it was only this year that Susan made the most of what the festival has to offer, she said: “Edinburgh was great this year; the show was a sell out and this year I made the effort to get out there and see other shows. It makes it a lot more enjoyable if you try to enjoy yourself and if you don’t then you’re missing out on an opportunity to see some amazing shows.”

After a fantastic reception to her show at Edinburgh she’s still a little bit nervous about heading out on tour for the first time: “I am nervous but, it’s exciting to be visiting new places. I spent about five or six hours last night researching places I’ll be visiting; there are a lot of places I’ve never been to before. My wife has given me a wee map with everywhere marked on it – geography is not my strong point.”

Calling into Cockermouth along the way Susan admitted this won’t be her first time in Cumbria although her memory of it is a bit foggy: “I was in Cumbria for a hen do a few years ago; we stayed in a little cottage and it was gorgeous. I don’t remember much of the weekend but I do remember it being gorgeous.”

Lady-Like is a show of two-parts; the first half is made up of the best from the Edinburgh Fringe work she’s performed since 2006: “The first bit is really about getting to know me, so you have a better idea of who I actually am. It’s basically an introduction, so everyone hopefully relaxes and there are no surprises and I’ll spend a bit of time getting to know the audience. I don’t pick on the audience; I know some people are a bit nervous of comedians as they think they’re going to start taking the mick out of people but if I ask a question it’s genuinely because I want to know the answer.”

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Susan is becoming a regular on panel shows as well as dabbling in acting, radio, presenting and doing voiceovers but for Susan she’s happiest when she’s writing. She said: “I love writing because I can stay at home, I like acting because there’s no pressure because you’re reading someone else’s script, I like the radio because the audiences are superb and I love presenting. If I had to pick one. It gives me a bit of time at home; you have no idea of the satisfaction of making a cup of tea in your own home. That’s what I miss when I’m away.”

Despite making the bold decision to quit her job in corporate law to persue a career as a full time comedian, Susan insists she’s not a risk taker: “That was the one bold decision I’ve made in my life and I still don’t really quite know why I did it. I wasn’t very confident with people when growing up and I’m quite set in my ways. I’m very risk averse; anything that seems a bit risky, I didn’t really want to do it.

Apart from giving up my job.”

“You control everything and that’s what I really love about being on the stage. I’m in control of what’s said and what’s not said. It’s a remarkable kind of freedom that not many artists have the luxury of.”

Competing in the comedy world is never easy, Susan said: “The only advice you need to follow is you will need to work harder than you can possibly imagine; you will have to work and work and work. If you want a social life it’s not the industry to be in. It’s a hard, tough, tiring industry, it’s so much more then that 15minutes on TV.” But what about people who argue women aren’t funny?

Putting it simply “Women are funny,” said Susan, “I think Tina Fey said it best when she said ‘I don’t like Chinese food, but I don’t write articles trying to prove it doesn’t exist.’ Look at Sarah Millican, Sarah Pascoe, Zoe Lions, Sandi Toksvig Jo Brand, they’re all different. There are lots of male comedians I don’t find funny but it doesn’t mean I’m never going to see another comedian again.”

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“There are fewerw female comedians on telly and perhaps less companionship because there are some shows that won’t have more than one of us on their show. It’s often hard being a woman in many professions. For some women they have kids and find it hard to leave them and go touring.

I have a cat so it’s much easier.”

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Feature | Womens Rugby League

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orkington has always been one of rugby league’s heartlands. Ever since it was first played here in Victorian times, rugby has always been more than just a game for the local community and now a travelling exhibition about rugby league is coming to Workington’s Helena Thompson museum.

The exhibition, which takes place from Monday November 10 – Friday November 21, has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and tells the story of the game, its players and supporters and, most importantly, the communities that made the sport.

The exhibition is the result of months of work by De Montfort University professors Tony Collins and Victoria Dawson. Victoria said: “Rugby League history is not just about who played and the people on the pitch, who scored what when; it’s about the social history.”

The exhibition will display items from a previously privately-owned collection in the George Hotel, Huddersfield, owned by ex-player and Sky sports presenter Mike Stephenson together with items from the Rugby League Cares archive. Most excitingly the exhibition tells the story of Workington’s historic women of the Marsh and Quay, which is central to new research on women’s involvement in the sport.

The research reveals that Workington’s Marsh and Quay teams were the first women to ever play rugby league in the country. Previously it was thought that women from Featherstone, Yorkshire, were the first to play the game but the research reveals that while the women of Featherstone were desperate to play Rugby League it was thought too dangerous for them. The Pontefract and Castleford 26 | The Guide Magazine

Express explained on May 27, 1921: “Anxious to do their bit for the local Distress Fund, some Featherstone women formed themselves into football teams. They would dearly have loved to play the Northern Union game, about which they know most; but this was scotched by their men-folk, on the grounds that it was too dangerous. So they played Association – the South Featherstone women versus North Featherstone women.”

“Rugby league is the people’s history… it belongs to the communities that played the game. Travelling with the exhibition gives us the opportunity to be among the community and to talk to people. It’s really exciting to get among people and take their history to their door step,” said Victoria, “we were very keen to get across the human side,” added Victoria Dawson.

The exhibition contains an exclusive footage of an England v Orkney game from a 1914, cine camera which belonged to the late BBC TV presenter Eddie Waring and other footage from the cine camera. There’s a Northern Union shirt, one of only two in existence, as well as a cabinet full of fan memorabilia including a hand-made rosette and a rattle from 1905 and the ball from the famous 1954 Challenge Cup final replay.

As well as historic memorabilia, the exhibition tells the story of the game’s split from rugby union, the first World Cup, the banning of League in World War Two France and much, much more.

From the pioneers of amateur rugby league, to the Workington cup and championship glory of the Gus Risman years, to the steady stream of international players born in Cumbria, this is a region that is part of the very heartbeat of the greatest game of all… an exhibition not to be missed.

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Feature | Pretty Bald

It’s pretty beautiful being bald

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OR many women their hair is part of their identity; it’s what defines them and makes them stand out but for many others (and some men too) it’s their lack of hair that defines them.

condition and much-needed funds for the charity. Jokingly one day I said we should do a nude-bald calendar and to my surprise, 11 other ladies agreed! It was hard work but a lot of fun!”

A group of women who suffer from alopecia have thrown their wigs into the wind and bared their bodies and bald heads for the ultimate ‘Calendar Girls’ calendar for 2015; “Pretty Bald”.

“There are many nude calendars out there, but I don’t think any can claim to be as challenging as this one was. For many of the girls it was their first time in public without their hair and they’re prepared to share that with the world! Amazing!

I am so proud of what has been achieved and hope it can play a small part in raising awareness of alopecia and funds for Alopecia UK.”

Alopecia is a general term used for hair loss; this can be anything from a small bald patch on the head or the loss of all the hair over the entire body.

Victoria Short, calendar organiser, said: “I’d been trying to think of an interesting way to raise both awareness of the

Since the calendar went on sale, in September, it has received coverage on Good Morning Britain, in national newspapers and worldwide from Australia to the USA and Canada, Europe, Asia and Russia.

Among the 12 women baring all was Jen Chambers, from Workington, who is Charity Manager at Alopecia UK. She said: “Doing the calendar has been an experience. Taking my clothes off is one thing, taking my hair off is another. It’s not often that they both happen at the same time for other people to see! But if it gets more awareness of alopecia out there and raises much needed funds for Alopecia UK then it’s all worth it. As Charity Manager of Alopecia UK there’s not much I won’t do in order to help the charity I’m so proud of all the girls who took part as it was a massive thing for all of us to do and they all look amazing.”

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Jen, who was diagnosed with alopecia when she was just 11 years old, said: “I struggled with losing my hair but I sort of got on with things and it grew back by the time I was 16 but I lost it again a few years later. It was really tough losing it again, but I decided it wasn’t going to stop me doing the things I wanted to do – which it had done before.”

“For me a big part of coming to terms with the condition was understanding my experience with it. This led me towards the psychological side of things, which resulted in me completing a psychology with health studies degree and an art psychotherapy masters. I focussed both of them around the topic of alopecia where I could and both of them were hugely beneficial to me and have led to me doing the work I do now with Alopecia UK. ” Whether you have cancer, thinning hair, scarring or alopecia, the Pretty Bald calendar aims to showcase and raise awareness of lovely ladies (and gents) without hair and challenge society’s perceptions of what is beautiful.

“I think there is a perception in society that “it’s only hair”…. and it is only hair, alopecia is not something you can die from, but when you struggle to look at yourself in the mirror, feel uncomfortable in your own skin and changes the way you interact with people then it certainly has a lifechanging effect which should not be underestimated.”

Jen (pictured below)is helping to set up a support group in West Cumbria for sufferers of alopecia, which will meet for the first time on Thursday November 27, 7pm - 9pm, at The Trout Hotel, in Cockermouth (see Alopecia UK website for details).

Support groups are an opportunity to meet other people with alopecia, Jen said: “It’s really important l to meet with others who have alopecia. There is an immediate connection and sense of understanding there which you can’t always get from friends and family.” * Calendars are available priced at £10 in Sugar Craft Corner, at Chambers, Workington with all proceeds going to Alopecia UK. For further information about Alopecia UK and the support group please: alopecia.org.uk To purchase a calendar online visit prettybald.co.uk.

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Facing up to Seasonal

Feature| Bridget Foster

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

Here are my top favourite red lipsticks. Some are warm orange tones and some are cooler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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bridget foster will go here Make UpFooter & Hair Artist www.bridgetfoster .co.uk Anna is, a student studying radiography. She has a stunning eye shape and effortless "undone" hair.

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

Photographs by Louise Crouch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Its easy when you know how WORDS: NELSON BROWN // MAKE-UP: ABBIE SNEDDON Clothing by Clothing-www.beau-boutique.co.uk

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STYLING: ABBIE SNEDDON //

PHOTOGRAPHY: KERRY CLARK

Browns hair have a new online booking platform for 24/7 appointments at

www.brownsthestylist.com

first of its kind with hair in this area

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

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

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Leave the hair natural with a fluffy texture.

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

3 Pull through and tighten with tension

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

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

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Feature| Men's Fashion

IT'S SHOPPING AFTER A fashion W

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

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

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

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

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

Of course, he's going to need something to wear under his new winter coat and now he'll be looking for jumpers. This

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BY ASHLEIGH PANTHER

year, brighter colours are in style for men's jumpers so if you're looking for something a little more eye-catching, stay in Doctor Martens and look for pieces like their LS mohair sweater, or places like Fred Perry who sell slightly darker, but still as fashionable and warm, sweaters.

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

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Feature | Guys guide to girls gifts

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

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

Follow the simple TLC rules and you should be fine.

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

L is for Listen: Girlfriends/fiancés/wives in particular, will be dropping hints over the coming weeks about what they would like to find in their stockings on Christmas morning.

Women rarely just come out and say what they mean, or what they want, so make little mental notes of their fleeting comments. She might say something like: “My nails are a mess!” so buy her a voucher to have her nails done; she can take an hour out of her usually busy schedule for some me time – some people think vouchers are a cop out, but I think they’re great as a present on the side.

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girls’ gifts

BY ALI HIPKIN

C is for Concentration: As well as making mental notes of what she’s saying pay attention to what she likes and what she uses.

A perfect example of this is jewellery, look at what she likes, does she wear gold or silver? Does she wear sparkles or plain jewellery? Does she like in-your-face colours? Likewise with clothes and underwear find out what size she wears and what style she prefers, for example if she wears Frenchcut knickers or if she prefers a thong. It sounds simple but you’d be surprised how easy it is to get it wrong when you’re faced with a cabinet full of necklaces, or a rail of bra and knicker sets.

Now go forth and shop…..Good Luck!

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HAT woman doesn’t love chocolate? asks Whitehaven chocolatier Sharon Leece… whose products are nothing short of edible art.

From stiletto shoes to a rather extravagant chess set and characters from the Disney film Frozen, Sharon believes almost anything can be made in chocolate and she welcomes a challenge.

Previously a pastry chef, she spent many years working in bake houses and it was decorating cakes and working at sugarcraft that lead to her experimenting with chocolate.

Sharon also makes more traditional chocolates such as scrumptious rum truffles with Whitehaven’s unique Jefferson’s Rum. Her products can be made to order within seven days… perfect for Christmas.

• Visit her website www.choccylicious.com, Facebook page: www.facebook.com/choccylicious or telephone Sharon on 01946 696269

“I’ll literally have a go at anything; I like the challenge, she said. It all started when I was doing sugarcraft and decided to experiment with chocolate. I bought a shoe mould, put a few pictures on Facebook and people went wild for them.”

One of her most challenging requests has been a fish, a Carp. She has also created a whole range of chocolate shoes, handbags and Disney characters, as well as Dr Who’s Tardis, a wrestling ring with wrestlers and a Playstation 3.

She uses totally edible paints, glitters, dusts, sugar decorations and glazes together with good quality chocolate – milk, dark, white or coloured.

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Feature| WWI Fashions

First World War sparked the fight for fashion freedom

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

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

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

Shortly before the outbreak of World War One, fashion had taken on a whole new look based on Orientalism with its soft drapery, and bold prints.

The lines of Russian peasant costume appeared in hip length tunics, a style that lasted throughout the war years.

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

A new image of freedom and self-respect led women away from traditional gender roles; they drove cars and demanded the right to vote. They had finally become citizens; a recognised part of the war machine, acquiring their own rights and often an independent income.

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

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

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

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

cotton gabardine for farm workers that was approved for military use. All-weather coats, needed for officers, brought about a new style and fabric.

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

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

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

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

The Great War introduced a new coat style that became a classic for the remainder of the century and beyond‌ the trench coat. Designed in London, Burberry patented an all-weather, breathable fabric; a chemically processed fine

A new feeling of freedom mixed with disillusionment combined to create a new kind of culture – a live-for-today, devil-may-care society that led into the Roaring Twenties and the distinctive look, sound, and fashion of the Jazz Age.

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Food|&Alan Spedding Food Drink |Alan Spedding

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ocky Road Cake So simple it’s child’s play

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

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

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Method

Recipe ( makes 16 Bars )

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

225g / 8oz salted butter.

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

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

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

50g / 2oz mini marshmallows.

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

A generous handful of Maltesers.

Icing sugar for dusting.

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

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

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

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

Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm. Remove form the tin and cut into the sizes that you require. Big , small , bars or nibbles. Dust with icing sugar for a professional finish.

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

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Feature | Cut the cost of Christmas

Cut the cost of Christmas not the quality

BY DANIELLE MURPHY

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

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

Check your cupboards!

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

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

Write a list!

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

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

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Feature | Turkey

Ensuring your Turkey takes centre stage

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

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

Method

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Feature| Jam Roly Poly

HEAVEN ON A PLATE!!

JAM

Serves 4-6

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ROLY-POLY

ust where would a Northern cookbook be without the lush jam Roly-Poly??...It would be “plain stooped” to ignore this joyous amalgamation of suet and Raspberry Jam, smothered in home made custard.

“Proper Food!!”

Ingredients: 8oz (250g) Self raising Flour.

Pinch Salt.

40z (125g) Shredded Suet.

6-8 Tablespoons of Water.

4 Tablespoons Warmed Raspberry Jam. A little Milk.

1 Egg, Beaten.

Castor sugar to Glaze.

Method:

Sift the flour into your favourite mixing bowl with the salt.

Add the suet and enough water to make a soft, but not too sticky dough.

Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle of about 12 x 8 inches (20-30cm).

Brush with the warmed jam, leaving ½ an inch(1cm) border around the edge.

Fold in this boarder and brush with milk of egg.

With the short side towards you gently roll the pastry away from you into a “Roly –Poly” shape.

Carefully seal the ends and place onto a greased baking sheet, with the sealed edge underneath.

Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with castor sugar.

Bake in the pre-heated oven 200’c/ 400’f/ Gas 6 for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven, sprinkle on some more sugar and serve piping hot with home made cutard!!

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Food| Paul Hollywood's Baked Somerset Brie

Baked

Somerset Brie

BY PAUL HOLLYWOOD

Serves 4–6

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

Filling

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

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

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

3

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

4

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

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

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

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Food| Paul Hollywood's Soda Bread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Feature | Winter Tyres

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walkingshaw’s Car World| Feature

Gifts for the proud car owner

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OME people are notoriously hard to buy Christmas presents for but if they are a car owner then Walkingshaw’s Car World, at Lillyhall, Workington, is sure to have an answer.

Owned by Walkingshaw’s, who run the VW and Kia dealerships near-by, it’s a long-established business with a great reputation, great prices and great stock together with staff who are knowledgeable, helpful and never pushy.

From gadgets to gear knobs and torches to tools, Car World is a real treasure trove of potential presents. It features nearly all the accessories, gadgets, safety devices, tools, paint, lubricants and cleaning products that you’ll ever need for your car, but Car World’s not just for petrolheads.

At the less expensive end of the scale there are Top Gear valeting kits containing everything you need to spruce up your vehicle for £9-99 and Walkingshaw’s are the only stockists in Cumbria of the highly-regarded and extensive range of Poorboys valeting and detailing products, which are a favourite at many cars shows. There is also big range of the famous Autoglym car care products, including gift sets from £10.99 to £65.

minutes it then starts to re-record… or you can save if necessary. A car tracker device is also offered at just £58-99.

While there’s a huge range of products to help care for and enhance your vehicle and improve your safety and security, you can even extend its versatility as Walkingshaw’s are agents for big brand names such as Thule, who are among the leading makers of external fittings such as roof boxes, cycle carriers and roof bars.

An extra sunshade to extend the depth of your visor against West Cumbria’s low winter sun (£5-99) would be a great idea; as would 90% extra bright headlight bulbs x 2 (£19-99) or cool-looking night vision glasses (£4.99).

CAR WORLD is at Joseph Noble Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 4JH. Tel 01900 608000

For £8.99 there’s a really practical, small, rechargeable LED torch that can live permanently in your cigarette lighter socket ready for immediate use. That socket could also house a Bluetooth hand-free device for a mere £19-99, or what about a Streetwise Video Journey Recorder for just £29.99? Fitted to your windscreen it films your journey in 15 minute chunks… in case there’s an incident. After 15 November / December 2014 | 53

Sport | Comets

“SPEEDWAY WILL GO ON” PLEDGES COMETS OWNER

Words: John Walsh | photography: PAUL ROBINSON

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AURA Morgan, owner of Workington Comets, has pledged to keep the sport running at Derwent Park next year.

When she took over from previous owner Keith Denham, she gave herself three years at least before appraising the situation.

So far she has presided over two years of speedway in West Cumbria but there were suggestions that it was becoming tougher and more unpredictable than envisaged and that she was ready to move on. But she has roundly declared that her heart is definitely still in the Comets and she will lead the management team into 2015.

She admitted: “We can’t deny that it has been a very difficult year for Workington with so many unavoidable things going adrift and unfortunately these things in turn have affected crowd levels. I want to thank all the supporters who have kept faith and helped to ensure that speedway continues in Workington. ”We had a dreadful run of luck with injuries and rained-off matches and these cause their own problems but I will be up for the challenge of putting together a new team which

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can be up there with the best in the Premier League.”

One rider is already confirmed as coming back for 201; he’s, Australian Mason Campton.

He should have been a Workington rider in 2013 but his Ashley Morris season was ended before it began because of red tape and problems with visas. Comets’ management persisted and he was able to come over and ride in the season just ended.

Campton was the recipient of one of the three annual awards provided by the Comets’ management as he pickedup the trophy for most bonus points.

The award for the most-improved average went to Simon Lambert, while that for the most ‘Rider of the Night’ nominations went to skipper Rene Bach.

Additionally, the Rider-of-the-Year award, voted for by local newspaper, readers went to American, Ricky Wells, while the Colin Dickinson Memorial Shield, for picking up most points in heat 15 of Premier League fixtures, was won by star rider, Joe Grajczonek who also claimed the Mel Pettit Trophy for the most entertaining rider of 2014, while the Ian Thomas Memorial Trophy, for services to Workington Speedway,

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went to long-serving former Comet Rusty Harrison.

2015 we will push ahead with our plans.”

The popular Australian, who lives in the town, had two attempts to stage a testimonial, at Derwent Park, rained-off.

He will hope for better luck next year when the Comets have agreed to try again for him.

The 2014 team had started the season as favourites to lift the Premier League crown. They did make the play-offs but couldn’t get through the group stage to the final and it was League winners Edinburgh Monarchs who went on to complete the double by beating Somerset in the play-off final.

Team manager Tony Jackson said: “We are not in a position, like the other clubs in the League, to push ahead with any further team-building plans until after we see what happens at the annual meeting for the BSPA. “Just as soon as we know the rules that will be in place for

There was late, if only small consolation when the Comets beat Berwick Bandits on aggregate in the final match of the season to win the Border Trophy – silverware which was re-activated after a number of years gathering dust.

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Sport | Workington Reds

‘LOCAL’ LONDON FINANCIER NOW REDS’ BIGGEST SHAREHOLDER

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Words: John Walsh | Photography: Steve Durham

HE recent share issues at Workington Football club have gave an exiled West Cumbrian to take a substantial interest in the Reds.

Neil Murphy, 51, born and bred in Workington, is now the biggest single shareholder although when combined the two Hong Kong investors have the major holdings.

In an interview for the Guide, Murphy recalls his Workington roots, reveals his business interests and explained why he’s become involved with the Reds.

“I went to Ashfield Junior School and Salterbeck School before going on to Workington Grammar School, he said.

After studying at Birmingham University I worked firstly in Norwich and then for the last 27 years in London where I run a venture capital investment fund. I am involved with investing in and helping small businesses to grow.

“My parents both still live in Workington. I was always a big sports fan, although not much of a football player - I had better luck at cricket for the Workington club. My first visits to watch the Reds would be around 1970, going with my grandfather who went to every home game and often checked tickets in the grandstand.

“Although I moved out of the area in the early 1980s, I kept in touch with the Reds (and other Workington sport cricket, Town etc) via the press and my parents.

“I followed the struggles of Reds last season and on a trip to Workington I heard that Glenn Heathcote had become chairman and was trying to make sure the club did not collapse.

“I thought Glenn had the right approach and was committed to the club. It would have been very sad to see the club fold and I wanted to support Glenn and I hope he can take the club forward. As a result, I agreed to take part in the recent share issue. My grandfather had a very, very small shareholding dating back, I think, to the 1960s and my father inherited them on his death - so I am a third generation shareholder.

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“I am not involved in running the club in any way but keep in fairly regular contact with Glenn and I am keen to support and help albeit from quite a distance. I am really here to support Glenn and the team.

“So far this season, I have watched two matches – at Stamford in the first game of the season and a couple of weeks ago, at Grantham. I have yet to see them win.. although they played well, particularly at Grantham. I hope to get to a couple of home games later in the season.”

Reds chairman, Glenn Heathcote, said: “I’m delighted Neil has got involved, particularly because he’s a local lad who clearly cares about the club.

“It doesn’t matter that he lives in London because he is very much a Workington lad with the Reds’ best interests at heart.”

Murphy has been delighted with Reds’ progress, particularly over the last month, when they have produced some of the best football the fans have seen for years.

That has produced a six-match unbeaten run, containing five wins, which carried Reds into the top 10, just four points from the play-offs; and into the next rounds of the FA Trophy and the Dootson Sport League Cup. Manager Gavin Skelton said: “They have been outstanding and deserve all the success they get. A lot of hard work has gone in from the players and they can see it being rewarded in performances and results.

“We are basically a young side and provided we don’t let our standards drop but believe in what we are trying to do then I think we can keep on progressing.”

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TOWN LINE UP

FOUR SIGNIFICANT SIGNINGS

Words: John Walsh | photography: Jim Davis

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ORKINGTON Town are waiting to make significant signings from Down Under once they manage to sort-out visa details.

Up to four players, two on British passports are being linedup by the Derwent Park club as coach Phil Veivers aims to add some classy additions to his squad.

Veivers was delighted at the response of the squad he inherited early last season and believes that with just a little bit of quality and experience from new arrivals he will have a very competitive group at his disposal.

“It was pleasing to see how they bought into what I was trying to do as coach and to make the play-offs, from where we had been, was an excellent effort.

“I want to improve the squad during the winter so that we don’t start on the back-foot when the Championship opens-up in February,” he said.

Veivers enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Wigan last season with regard to duel registration players and one of those who regularly made the trip up to West Cumbria, has signed a permanent deal.

Jack Murphy, the Wigan player most used by Veivers, operated at full-back, centre and wing during the 2014 campaign and is sure to be a key player next time around.

In total 22-year-old Murphy made 23 appearances for Town and admits Veivers was one of the biggest reasons he made the decision to join Town, when released by Wigan.

Town have also added Jack’s brother Chris to the payroll as he joins the club as the new strength and conditioning coach, replacing the popular Matt Johnson who has moved on because of other, increased commitments.

Meanwhile Town have been active in the amateur scene, signing three young players – one of whom played for the club in the Championship last season.

Theerapol Ritson, who lives in Flimby, was a member of the Cumbria Academy squad and a young player who actually played two games for Town’s Championship side last season.

Scott Akehurst (22) and Sam Forrester (21) have joined from Maryport, runners-up in the Cumbria Men’s League. Forrester, a BARLA international tourist, is regarded as one of the best prospects to emerge through the amateur ranks for years.

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Fun & Games | Colouring Time

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Fill a shoebox with love and a child with joy

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

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

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

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

It’s amazing how much joy a shoebox can bring. You can get a list of suitable contents and more information from the website: www.smaritans-purse.org.uk

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

Collection points in Carlisle include: Shoe Zone, Workington, St. Michael`s Church, Workington, Yeomans Outdoor Leisure Store Workington, Caspian Restaurants Limited, Workington, Distington Surgery, Maryport Library.

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Puzzles | Take a break

Catch-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

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

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

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SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each

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

Roman Cockermouth| Feature

Men in dresses, magic lamps and la’al blokes Where’s the best pantomime and shows in Cumbria this Christmas? It’s behind you!

Sorry … no… it isn’t although no panto-fan can resist that gag – especially our editor (Oh yes I can! Ed.) The festive season is awash with pantomimes but no Christmas would be complete without a visit to one; we’ve collated a list of the brightest local pantomimes. So take your pick, remember to act like a child, enjoy adult silliness and laugh out loud at the innuendos and hairy-legged dames.

CARLISLE: Robin Hood, West Walls Theatre, Monday December 1 – Saturday December 13 (except Thursdays) matinees are on Saturday Dec 6, Sunday 7 and Saturday 13.

EGREMONT: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Whitehaven Theatre Group, Egremont Market Hall, Egremont, Tuesday December 9 – Sunday December 14.

Enter an enchanted fairytale forest and meet all your favourite characters along the way. Will the Wicked Queen banish Show White once and for all or will the handsome Prince thwart her plans with a little help from the seven lovable la’al lads? Just who is the fairest in the land and will good ultimately triumph over evil?

MARYPORT: BEHIND THE MASK AT CHRISTMAS, By Clark Wilkinson, Conor Neaves, Zoe McSorley, Katie Dalzell, The Wave Centre, Maryport, Sunday December 21. Join these four experienced and talented performers for a show that celebrates songs from the World’s greatest musicals Live in concert and promises to be bigger and better this year with performers being accompanied by a live onstage band. Performing songs from the likes of Les Miserables, Hello Dolly, Mame, Scrooge, White Christmas & Mamma Mia are just a few.

WORKINGTON: Aladdin, at The Carnegie, Friday 26th December – Saturday 3rd January: Join the cast of Workington Amateur Dramatics Society for a magical evening as they take to the stage to perform the ultimate rags to riches tale. Meet the hero Aladdin and join him on his journey to win the heart of the beautiful princess, defeating the evil Abanazer along the way.

KESWICK: Peter Pan, Theatre By the Lake Keswick, Friday November 28 – Saturday January 31: Theatre by the Lake’s Christmas production, faithful to J.M. Barrie’s original play and novel, will be an unforgettable, spectacular experience for both young and old. As you fly with Peter and Wendy on a magical adventure to Neverland and back, from the safety of the Darlings’ nursery to the underground home of the Lost Boys, the Indians’ encampment, the Mermaid’s lagoon (home of the ticking crocodile) and the pirate ship captained by the dastardly Captain Hook and his fearsome crew!

COCKERMOUTH: Robin Hood, Kirkgate Centre, January 23 & 24 and 30 &31: Cockermouth Amateur Dramatics Society re-tell the story of Robin Hood set in the heart of Sherwood Forest. This family fun-filled panto promises to extend the festive cheer into January. Will Robin and his Merry Men prevail?

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Sat 15th Nov The South Carnegie theatre, Workington Headstone Horrors + Yorkshire Rats Lounge 41, Workington -----------------------------------------------Sun 16th Nov The Gould Piano Trio Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Fri 21st Nov Kitty Brucknell The Loft, Keswick Die no More + Sertraline Lounge 41, Workington Rigsby The Vine, Workington

Sat 22nd Nov Dukes of Bordello + Aurion + Dead Inside Lounge 41, Workington Hardcore Explosion 2nd Birthday Bash The Vine, Workington Stand Up Arcade Packhouse, Seaton -----------------------------------------------Thur 27th Nov Wayne Hussey - Songs of Candlelight & razorblades tour Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------Fri 28th Nov The Hostiles - Youth Salute + Digits - A Year Gone By Lounge 41, Workington -----------------------------------------------Sat 29th Nov Monday Club + Chadelics + T.B.A Lounge 41, Workington -----------------------------------------------Fri 5th Dec New England Threkeld Village Hall, Keswick ------------------------------------------------

Sat 6th Dec Knighthood + The Young Lounge 41, Workington The Ex-lepers Packhorse, Seaton -----------------------------------------------Sun 7th Dec Keswicks own christmas proms Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Sat 13th Dec Furian +Thirteen Stars + Ivory Veins Lounge 41, Workington -----------------------------------------------Sun 14th Dec Childrens concert: tango gypsy + london concertante mixed string and wind sextet Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Fri 19th Dec Heavy Traffic + Bulletproof Rose Lounge 41, Workington -----------------------------------------------Fri 9th Jan Black Nevada + Support Lounge 41, Workington

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//film Mon 17th + Tue 18th Nov Shakespear schools festival Theatre by the Lake, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Wed 19th Nov Jane Austens Pride & Prejudice Theatre by the Lake, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Thur 20th Nov Swan Lake Carnegie Theatre, Workington -----------------------------------------------26/11/2014 - 03/01/2015

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//theatre Fri 7th Nov Dracula + Seeing the Lights Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Sat 8th Nov Old times + Comedy of Errors Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Wed 12th Nov Pam Ayres Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Wed 12th - Sat 15th Nov The Curious Savage Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Sun 16th nov Music hall Tavern Carnegie Theatre, Workington -------------------------------------------------

Sat 22nd Nov Think Floyd live Carnegie Theatre, Workington -----------------------------------------------Fri 28th Nov - Sat 31st Jan not including Sundays and public holidays Peter Pan Theatre by the Lake, Keswick ------------------------------------------------

Thur 6th Nov NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: Frankenstein Plaza, Workington & Alhambra, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Mon 10th Nov The Golden Dream The Kirkgate, Cockermouth -----------------------------------------------Wed 12th Nov What if Plaza, Workington -----------------------------------------------Mon 17th Nov Boyhood (15) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Wed 19th Nov The Rover Plaza, Workington -------------------------------------------------

Tue 2nd - Sat 6th Dec When Did You Last See Your Trousers?

Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------Mon 15th - Tue 23rd Dec apart from Sundays A present for santa Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Fri 26th Dec - Sat 3rd Jan Aladin Carnegie, Workington -----------------------------------------------23/11/2014

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BOXING DAY

IS BACK!!

Mighty Boof promotions director, Danny Maudling, said: “The line-up has been specifically chosen to include mainly local talent but the headline act has been pulled in from afar… just to make the event that little bit special.”

The Antarctic Monkeys will headline and there’s no doubt that the international tribute band are going to bring a real sparkle.

“Our local performers are sure to bring just as much great music to the event with well-known acts such as Brad Kavanagh and his band, Jolan and his band and The ighty Boof are back with a new weatherproof Chandelics, who, having just launched their EP, are climbing venue… the Copeland Stadium, ready for the the musical industry ladder. return of the Boxing Day Boof!

There will be a fully-stocked bar and tickets are available Back with a vengeance there are new acts and an optimistic from Threads clothes shop, King St, Whitehaven, or online at attitude. With two stages for 17 acts, and the Boof DJs, this www.threads-clothing.com the tickets are limited so get year is going to be a big one. There’s no need for a raincoat, tickets now to avoid disappointment. But please note this or any coat for that matter, as the whole event takes place unmissable event is only open to the over-16s. indoors, in a heated marquee!

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Sun 23rd Nov Bolshoi Ballet: Pharaohs Daughter (recorded) Alhambra, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Mon 24th Nov Belle (12A) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Mon 1st Dec Chinese Puzzle (15) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Wed 3rd Dec Magic In The Moonlight Plaza, Workington ------------------------------------------------Tue 9th Dec NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: John Plaza, Workington ------------------------------------------------64 | The Guide Magazine

Tue 16th Dec Royal Opera House: The Adventures Of Alice In Wonderland Alhambra, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Wed 17th Dec Serena Plaza, Workington -------------------------------------------------

//other Sat 8th Nov Fireworkds Display @ Cockermouth Memorial Gardens.

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Wed 24th Dec Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker Alhambra, Keswick -------------------------------------------------

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Sat 15th Nov Mat Ricardo - showman Threkeld village hall, Keswick

16th - 18th December

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Thur 13th Nov Andrew Newton: The Hypnotist Live!

Carnegie, Workington ---------------------------------------------Fri 14, Fri 21, Fri 28 Nov Lakeland hauntings: Ghost walk The Bush, Cockermouth ---------------------------------------------Sat 15th Nov folk workshop day Kirkgate centre, Cockermouth ---------------------------------------------Sun 16th Nov Craft Show Bank Mill Nurseries, Silloth-on-Solway ---------------------------------------------Fri 21st - Sat 23rd Nov Friends of the Kirkgate Art Exhibition Kirkgate centre, Cockermouth ---------------------------------------------Sat 22nd Nov Beginners navigation course Keswick ---------------------------------------------Fri 28th Nov Christmas Fair School Hall, Broughton Moor Primary School ---------------------------------------------Sat 29th + Sun 30th Nov Family lantern making workshops Kirkgate centre, Cockermouth ---------------------------------------------Sun 30th Nov Susan Calman - Lady like @ Kirgate Centre, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Thu 4th - 6th Dec Round Table Beer Festival Kirgate Centre, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Sat 6th Dec Parents & kids morning at the Cockermouth fab lab BEC fab lab, Cockermouth Fri 12th Dec The snow bear- Christmas show Kirkgate centre, Cockermouth ---------------------------------------------Fri 12th, Fri 19th, Sat 27th Dec & Fri 2nd Jan Lakeland hauntings: Ghost walk The Bush, Cockermouth ----------------------------------------------

Calling all local

musicians

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HERE’s a new opportunity for all talented Cumbrian artists to convert those inside voices.

Egremont pub The Wheatsheaf wants all local artists, experienced or not, to go and perform, even if you’ve never performed in public before. Landlord, Max Bacon, former lead singer of 1980s rock group GTR, is seeking local talent with ex-lead singer of the local band, The Maratimes, Ste Murphy.

They want every act to fetch a support act, so artists who are relatively new, or just inexperienced, have a chance to perform without the pressure of an hour’s set. They want artists to feel comfortable in the environment and, hopefully, get them back at a later date… doing their own gig. By mixing different musicians with differing sounds – it will be a diverse experience.

Along with being paid all artists will have a PA provided, so there is no reason not to get involved! Gigs will run every Friday throughout and so far it’s proved so popular that there are no spaces left for 2014. So if you are an artist and think that this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, get in touch with Ste, ASAP, via email: stephen@theguidemediagroup.com November / December 2014 | 65

New ‘Cards’ on the table …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We’re working on a new set list already; there will be a couple of covers but 99% of our stuff will be originals stuff.”

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

How Roman were the Romans?| Feature

How Roman were the Romans?

During the nearly four hundred years that Britain was part of the Roman Empire the Roman occupiers married into local families and worshiped the local deities. We find native British gods represented in Roman sculpture and on Roman altars throughout the frontier zone of Hadrian’s Wall.These include a rarely seen representation of the native horse goddess Epona on the base of a column of the headquarters building in the centre of the Roman fort at Maryport. Epona is depicted riding side saddle (no mean feat in itself) with a basket of fruit in her lap on an elegant horse that is in the process of trotting off into the distance.

Examples such as these suggest that the people we think of as ‘Roman’ saw themselves as both ethnically and cultural more diverse than we think.

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hen we talk about the Romans we think of orderly ranks of Roman soldiers in shining plate armour, plumed helmets, sandals and red skirts marching from Rome along perfectly straight paved roads. But how realistic is this image?

The more we look at what the Romans left behind the more we realise that the reality is very different. Even the people we think of as Romans did not all come from Rome. The soldiers that defended the Roman Empire were recruited from the indigenous population of any of the countries they invaded and occupied. The adult male population were encouraged to join the Roman army and then shipped off to another part of the Empire. This had the dual effect of reducing the potential for rebellion and also increased the size of the army. So the Roman army consisted of an ethnically diverse population that took their culture with them.

Finds from excavations in Roman forts and settlements in Britain include pottery and other finds from countries as far away as North Africa and the Middle East.They brought their gods and beliefs with them including the worship of the Middle Eastern god Mithras who was favoured by the army.

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Feature | A day in the life of a Country Vet

A day in the life of a Country Vet With Caroline Jahnsdorf

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

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

Working from Wigton I look after all kinds of animals from cows to gerbils and everything in between. There are eight vets and collectively we provide a service to our clients, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

My days are divided between performing surgery, consultations and visiting farmers.

When everyone has gone home, the practice phones are switched over and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jackie Cooper: Medical Herbalist| Feature

Cold remedy, poultices and a hair tonic for brunettes…

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

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

Here are two more of her top tips:

Garlic as a cold remedy - is my favourite cold remedy.

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

At the first sign of a cold (when the throat is starting to feel ‘scratchy’), just crush a whole clove (a clove not a whole bulb!) and quickly put into a baked potato, and eat as soon as possible.

Garlic is highly antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal, as well as having many other powerful properties. Don’t use it daily though, unless you really need it, and not in excess if you are pregnant or a ‘hot’ person!

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

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Feature | Gold Award for Maryport

Gold award for MARYPORT MARINA

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aryport’s Marina has so much to offer that it’s been granted a national

award.

It has become the first marina in Cumbria to be awarded Gold Anchors...and has been awarded three of them.

The Gold Anchor rating scheme has been operating for more than

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25 years and audits harbours and marinas all over the world. It recognises harbours that meet industry demands and take care of their customers.

The three gold anchors, show our dedication in offering our customers a good, consistent service

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Pauline Gorley, general manager (one of only 327 such certified marina managers in the world) said: “The award means we have been recognised for offering a good solid service for people to moor their boats which will bring more tourists to

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Maryport, not only to spend more money in the town but further afield as well.”

It’s been a long time coming for Pauline and the marina staff have been working towards the award since 2007, when the size of the berth was increased.

Pauline said: ‘The marina staff and I are delighted to receive the three gold anchors, as it shows our dedication in offering our customers a good, consistent service.’

The maximum amount of anchors that can be awarded is five. Maryport’s three recognise that it provides a quality service, with a convenient access to fuel service; that it is environmentally aware in the prevention of pollution and that it meets health and safety requirements.

It is hoped that the award will draw more people to Maryport to rediscover the beauty of the marina and its coastal views.

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Feature | Whitby Fishing School

Here’s your chance to become a fisherman L

OCAL lads are being offered a unique chance to train as fully-qualified fishermen.

Whitby and District Fishing Industry Training School is seeking applications for the third year of its successful training project. There are training places for six apprentices from the region to complete the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Maritime Studies – Sea Fishing, the only such apprenticeship in the country. Interviews will be held in November and December and enrolment in the New Year.

“During 2013 – 2014 skippers on the N&W Cumbria Coast have been key to our success with the pilot scheme, Anne added: “The outcomes set for the pilot scheme are on target for the first year, in part, due to the wonderful support of the skippers and crew. The third year of the scheme, to begin in January 2015, will again require the much-needed support of skippers and crew willing to take on an apprentice to train”.

Successful applicants will train in Whitby for 10 weeks of classroom-based tuition in all aspects of sea fishing. They’ll stay in homely lodgings, in Whitby, provided by the school.

Skippers are not required to pay a ‘share’ to the apprentice, who will be funded by an alternative scheme.

Then the apprentices will return to their coastal area to complete work-based learning aboard fishing boats, supported by a training co-ordinator in their area. Anne Hornigold, chief executive said: “We want applicants determined to work in a hard industry”.

Anyone wishing to apply for an apprenticeship, or skippers willing to give a lad a start, should contacting the company directly on 01947 825871 or email: info@ whitbyfishingschool.co.uk

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aite holds Ice Age Bassenthw t to be extinct fish though

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ritain’s rarest freshwater fish is making a comeback in Bassenthwaite after decades of decline.

As recently as four years ago the vendace, a delicate fish described as a sort of fresh-water herring, was believed to be almost extinct in England.

But this autumn conservationists discovered a breeding population of the fish in which had been declared “locally extinct”.

The vendace is drawn to deep-water lakes, where it can shelter from warmer temperatures and feed on tiny freshwater zooplankton and only existed at four lakes, Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater locally, and the Castle and Mill Lochs, in Lochmaben in |Dumfries and Galloway.

However the fish, which dates back to the Ice Age, died out in Scotland several decades ago and Derwent Water remained its only refuge in England, after the last fish was recorded in Bassenthwaite Lake in 2001.

Dr Ian Winfield, from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Lancaster, led the recent survey which rediscovered the Bassenthwaite fish.

He said: “This is about as big as it gets for rare fish in Britain.

It is our rarest freshwater species and it’s a great joy to see that, as part of the clean-up of Bassenthwaite Lake, the population is starting to go in the right direction.”

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Wildlife of the Solway Firth | The Black Bream

Wildlife of The Solway Firth no. 32 The BLACK BREAM

Spondyliosoma cantharus

By Mark Vollers

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

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

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

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

Tide Tables | Info NOVEMBER 2014

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HEIGHTS ABOVE CHART DATUM

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SA SU M TU W

05 37 06 59 08 10 09 06 09 54

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12 39 13 19

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TU W TH F e SA

01 44 02 26 03 12 04 04 05 08

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06 31 07 42 08 43 09 35 10 21

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00 32 01 44 02 49 03 44 04 31

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13 06 14 16 15 16 16 09 16 55

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little over nine months since handover of the Haig site to contractors and the new visitor centre was handed back on Monday September 29.

The ultra modern building is a unique construction and stands out on the coastal path and in contrast to the former colliery building.

Designed by Ian Grice from Hurd Rolland Partnership, in Manchester, and built by Thomas Armstrong, the visitor centre houses the museum reception, a café area with views over the coast, exhibition area, activity workshops, learning space, gift shop and a meeting room that can be hired for any reason.

The interpretation within the visitor centre will reflect the heritage coast working with the colourful coast partners and the hidden gems on the coastal path. During the construction phase the museum staff and volunteers have been busy working on the museum experience resources and the story that will be told.

Museum manager Pamela Telford says: “we have worked really hard to highlight the local stories of the Cumberland Coalfields and each of the interpretation team has researched and developed various graphic panels and they have found unique and emotive stories to tell”

The groups have also undergone Interpretation training, looking at creative writing, display and labelling and enactment interpretation.

Museum volunteer Michelle Bowe added: “It was a challenge knowing where to start but we took it a step at a time and it ended up good fun. We worked together well with ex miners, archive staff and each other. I hope what we have produced sets the scene for our coal mining heritage.”

Haig Pit began advertising for new staff for the visitor centre recently and has had an excellent response, with induction and some commissioning prior to opening, which is planned for the end of October.

Pamela added: “Its all very exciting and a tad scary. By phasing the openings we can learn as we go along, and I can only thank our funders for this great opportunity.

Keep up with us on www.haigpit.wordpress.com

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

0620 0638 0646 0729

0557 0626 0644 0651 0658 0709 0724 0742 0750 0834

0650 0719 0737 0744 0751 0801 0812 0831 0839 0922

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0903 0921 0929 1012

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1052 1135

1010 1038 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1236

1131 1158 1215 1222 1228 1238 1251 1309 1317 1401

1231 1259 1316 1322 1328 1338 1348 1406 1414 1458

1331 1359 1416 1422 1428 1438 1449 1507 1515 1559

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0609 0635 0651 0658 0705 0715 0724 0742 0750 0834

0655 0724 0742 0749 0756 0806 0816 0834 0842 0926

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0915 0933 0941 1024

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1254 1312 1320 1404

1233 1301 1318 1324 1330 1340 1350 1408 1416 1500

1350 1418 1435 1441 1447 1457 1507 1525 1533 1617

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1533 1601 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1806

1726 1754 1811 1817 1822 1833 1843 1901 1909 1953

1934 1952 2000 2044

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

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

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

0613 0624 0644 0651 0704 0707 0714 0733 0805

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1900 1939 1950 2010 -

2015 2052 2104 2125 -

2145 2224 2235 2255 -

Sundays 1410 1710 1447 1747 1459 1759 1520 1820 -

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

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Seating 1 Seating Area

Shop/Retail 1 Retail Park 2 Washington Square 3 Steve’s Tiles 4 5 6 7

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Lister’s Furniture Steve’s Paints Matalan B and Q

Parking 1 Parksafe

Parking

Handy Map

The Workington

Supermarkets Tesco Store Marks and Spencers Morrisons Asda Superstore

Points of interest Old Town Hall Council HQ Workington Library Law Courts Territorial Army Curwen Hall The Old Brewery

Sports Grounds Rugby League Ground Workington Comets Workington Reds Football Workington RFC “Zebras” Attractions Carnegie Theatre Eclipse Bowling Helena Thompson Museum Theatre Royal

Fast food 1 Mc Donalds

Parks 1 Curwen Park 2 Vulcans Park

Bus 1 Bus Station

Rail 1 Workington Railway

Places of worship 1 Our Lady and St Michael’s Church 2 St John’s Church 3 Parish Church of Workington

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Information 1 Visitor Information

1 2 3 4

The Maryport Handy Map

1 2 3 4

Points of interest Candlestick Lighthouse Harbour Marina Office Memorial Park Gardens Public Library

Attractions The Lake District Coast aquarium The Wave Centre Maryport Maritime Museum Senhouse Roman Museum

Marina 1 Maryport Harbour and Marina

1 2 3 4

Sports Grounds 1 (to) West Coast Indoor Karting 2 Rugby Ground 3 (to) Maryport Golf Club

Rail 1 Railway Station

Places of worship 1 Our Lady and St Patrick’s Priory

Information 1 Tourist Information

Local Amenties 1 Co-op 2 Chemists 3 Chemists

1 Post office

1 Fire Station

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Attractions Wordsworth’s House Castlegate House Gallery Percy House Gallery The Kirkgate Centre Jennings Brewery

Eat/Drink Bitter End Micro Brewery Trout Hotel The Fletcher Christian The Castle Bar Points of Interest Mayo Statue Cockermouth Castle Mitchells Auction Room Lakeland Livestock Centre

Shop/Retail Lakes Home Centre Oakhurst Garden Centre Limelighting Billy Bowman’s Music

Sports Grounds Cricket Ground Leisure Centre and Pools Cockermouth Rugby Union FC

Information Tourist Information

Supermarkets Sainburys Aldi Supermarket

Local Ameneties 1 Police Station Parking

Car sales 1 Lloyd Motors

Accomodation 1 Travelodge

Business 1 Lakeland Business Park 2 Derwent Mills Commercial Park

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 41

1 2 3 4 7

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

Churches 1 St John’s Church

Playgrounds 1 Children’s Playground

The Keswick

Handy Map

Supermarkets 1 Booth’s Supermarket

Information 1 The Moot Hall (Tourist Info.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Points of Interest Rawnsley Centre Library Keswick Convention HQ War Memorial Museum Square Packhorse Court

Attractions The Pencil Museum Mini Golf Theatre by the Lake Lonsdale Alhambra Cinema Peter Rabbit and Friends Keswick Brewing Company Keswick Museum and Art Gallery Keswick Ferry Landing

Sports Grounds 1 Rugby Ground 2 Cricket Ground 3 Keswick Leisure Pool

1 2 3 4 5 6

Camping 1 Derwentwater Caravan/Camping 2 Lakeside Caravan Park

Parks 1 Crow Park 2 Hope Park 3 Fitz Park

Shop/Retail 1 Spar Convience store 2 Derwent Frames Ltd

Local Ameneties 1 Post Office 1 Police Station Parking

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