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SERVING QUALITY FOOD & REAL ALES WITH A WARm WELcOmE! To enjoy West cumbria’s best food and drink, you can’t make better choices than Irton Hall at Holmrook near Eskdale, plus The Bridge Inn at nearby Santon Bridge. Both are under the same top-quality dedicated management, and each offers superb bar food, evening meals and Sunday lunches, plus excellent overnight accommodation.

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B&B Accommodation Beautiful Holiday Cottages extensive private grounds Licensed for Civil Weddings serving delicious Food & real Ales perfect for parties, Business Functions & Conferences On-site bar; all pets welcome

Historic 14th century hall in 19 acres of parkland, with bar and dining room, plus B&B and self-catering accommodation.

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Former coaching inn 16 individually styled en suite bedrooms & Bridal suite FRESH Weddings & functions HOME-MADE PIZZAS Jennings real ales served AVAILABLE real log fires TO TAKE WAY Hearty meals from locally sourced fresh produce Close to Wasdale & scafell pike OPENING TIMES: FOOD SERVED

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Former coaching inn (and host to the annual World’s Biggest Liar competition!) with real ales and real fires, plus comfortable B&B accommodation.

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Call IRTON HALL on 019467 26025 or the BRIDGE INN: 019467 26221

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A Word from the Editor Here we are, into the second month of a brand new year, and what a year it’s looking to be.

Over the past few weeks there’s been great news for West Cumbria, with the announcement of a £9.5 million investment being awarded to developments in Copeland and Allerdale. Copeland will receive £4.5 million for developments in Whitehaven town centre, while Allerdale is set to be awarded a total of £5m for the redevelopment of Lillyhall North. Read all about it on page 18.

West Cumbria Mining has also been busy over the past two years, with the aim of constructing a state-of-the-art underground coking coal mine. Find out more on page 12.

Once again we have our usual blend of feel-good features, local and celebrity interviews, health and beauty news, and not forgetting our handy What’s On guide highlighting the best events in the west. Half term is fast approaching and what better way to spend it than feasting your eyes on a locally found Viking Hoard which will be on display at the Beacon Museum throughout the school holidays. See page 16.

With Valentine’s Day, Pancake Day and of course Mother’s Day just around the corner, it means plenty of delicious recipes to indulge in. Why not treat your other half to one of Tara’s lovingly made Valentine’s Tipples on page 64.

Graphic Designer & Writer Sarah Sinclair T: 01946 816 728 sarah@theguidemediagroup.com

Speaking of romance, this edition also sees the return of our Bride Guide in a bid to ensure every moment of planning your wedding is as enjoyable as possible.

From the cake and shoes, to the gown and venue, we have it covered. See pages 40 - 53.

So, from us all at The West Cumbria Guide enjoy what’s on offer across this wonderful area over the next few months.

Rachel xxx

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Cumbrian Wildlife: Coastal Birds ST. BEES HEAD VOTED ONE OF THE UK’S BEST WILDLIFE SPOTS

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very year thousands of people flock to West Cumbria to admire the coastal views, discover the local history and tackle the nearby fells.

But, not only is county home to some of the most fantastic views in Britain, it is also home to a wide variety of British wildlife.

This edition of The West Cumbria Guide marks the beginning of a brand new series which explores the vast and varied wildlife that nestles within our beautiful county, from the coastal birds which have made St Bees Head famous to the songbirds that bring the lakeside to life.

Named as one of the best places in the UK to view seabirds, St Bees Head should be any wildlife enthusiast’s first port of call. The sandstone cliffs make perfect nesting sites for a vast range of seabird species.

Dave Blackledge, RSPB Warden for Cumbria coast reserves, said: “In spring, spectacular seabirds come to nest here, arriving back following a harsh winter out at sea.

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and England’s only nesting black guillemots. These striking seabirds really do cater for all the senses – they look magnificent, they are incredibly loud and their scent is definitely pungent.”

The best place to see Guillemots is near Fleswick Bay. Their distinctive clack and white plumage paired with their bright red feet make them easy to identify. Underwater these birds are streamlined masters of the water, shooting through the waves at high speed with power and agility.

These specific birds can be seen all year round so you don’t have to worry about missing them.

Alongside the Guillemots, if you are lucky you might spot the odd Puffin. There have been several sightings of these fascinating seabirds along the coastal cliffs from Whitehaven to St Bees over the years. Although the sightings are few and far between, it’s worth looking out for these colourful characters while admiring the other species.

Another species to look out for is the Razorbill.

These particular species spend much of their lives out at sea, only returning to land to breed between March and July.

These have a similar shape to the Guillemots but their bills alter dramatically and unlike the Black Guillemots they have black feet.

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And it’s not just seabirds you may be lucky enough to spot out at sea. Dave, added: “The outlook across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and south west Scotland are great for sea watching at all times of year too – from here you may spot bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises breaking the surface as they pop up for air. Also keep an eye out for a peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on the planet, as it swoops past looking for a meal.”

What better way to blow away the winter cobwebs with a bracing walk along the cliff top path of RSPB St Bees Head.

The nature reserve comprises a five kilometre stretch of impressive, high sandstone sea cliffs – the only such sea cliffs in North West England.

Black Guillemots Fact File Scientific Name: Cepphus Grylle Feed on small fish and crustaceans From the Auk family which also includes Puffins, Razorbills and Auklets St Bees Head has the only breeding Black Guillemot colony There are 19000 breeding pairs in the UK

Puffin Fact File Scientific name: Fratercula Arctica There are 580,799 pairs in the UK Very colourful bills Mainly eat sand eels For more information on the wildlife found at RSPB St Bees Head visit: www.rspb.org.uk/stbeeshead

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Once again, Keswick will welcome an abundance of literary stars as the Theatre by the Lake hosts its 16th annual Words by the Water Festival.

Every year the ten day festival sees a jam-packed line-up of acclaimed writers and speakers take to the stage. This “Festival of Words and Ideas” has come to offer something of a much-needed tonic after the Lake District’s long winter months and it’s safe to say that we will all be glad of a little inspiration by the time March comes around.

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Words by the Water is a celebration of literature and an opportunity to implore creativity in the heart of the place that has served as the inspiration for so much great writing. Over the past 16 years, Words by the Water has welcomed speakers which include poets, politicians, journalists, novelists and comedians as it continues to grow with time. This year’s events will, of course, acknowledge our current political climate - some of which have been entirely shaped by it - but there will also be plenty of opportunity for escape and imagination.

As the longest serving female MP, Harriet Harman continues her battle to change parliamentary culture and increase the number of women in Parliament. She will discuss the challenges she has faced, before joining award-winning BBC journalist Emma Jane Kirby in conversation about the current pressures of large migrations around the world. Meanwhile, the writer and campaigner Anthony Barrett will be asking the million dollar question, ‘After Trump and Brexit, Where Do We Go?’ Maybe the founder of openDemocracy can provide some answers. If not, on Sunday, “one of the country’s favourite politicians” Alan Johnson is dropping in to discuss his time in government and give his pertinent views on politics right now.

Doctor, comedian and commentator, might seem like an unusual combination, but Dr Phil Hammond has been providing us with his humorous commentary on the NHS for years and now he is taking it on tour. In a highly entertaining discussion about the big issue which affects us all, he tells us how to live and die well, how to survive the NHS and how to help the NHS survive.

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In ‘On The Frontline’ BBC News World Affairs Editor, John Simpson explores the difficult, exciting and glamorous job of a foreign correspondent. Following this, Christina Lamb, the bestselling author and leading foreign correspondent, will discuss the human cost of political failure, as she reflects on her 30 years in Afghanistan.

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To escape politics all together, you can hear how travel writer Christopher Somerville has travelled the length and breadth of the UK on foot and and how Louise Gray spent a year eating only animals that she had killed. Fresh from filming Channel 5’s ‘Extreme Railway Journeys’, railway fanatic, Chris Tarrant will be sharing some of his favourite encounters from his travels and comedian Mark Watson gives a preview of some exclusive new material.

As festival president, Melvyn Bragg, will of course be speaking, this year, addressing the importance of historical and cultural contributions from the North of England. Other speakers include, David Owen, Vince Cable, Salley Vickers, Chris Mullin, George Monbiot, and Peter Snow.

The Lake District’s “Festival of Words And Ideas” is exactly what it says on the tin. Get a fresh dose of new ideas, ease your writer’s block and learn something new. For all your literary kicks, there’s only one place to be this spring.

Words by the Water is at Theatre by the Lake from Friday 3 - Sunday 12 March. For more information and a full programme of events visit www.theatrebythelake.com/words-by-the-waterfestival

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Mining Returns To West Cumbria

Coal mining in West Cumbria dates back to the 13th century when the Monks at St Bees started to exploit the local coal seams. Seven centuries of mining activity followed on from their lead until the last deep coal mine in the UK, Kellingley, closed in December 2015 with around 450 job losses.

West Cumbria Mining (WCM) is a private UK company, focused upon the development of its Cumbrian Coking Coal project. The project sits within the Cumbrian coalfields and is located adjacent to the former Haig Colliery, from which 48 million tonnes of coking coal was extracted between 1917 until it closed in 1986, much of it beneath the seabed over four miles offshore.

WCM has been busy over the last two and a half years undertaking a programme of coal exploration, both onshore and offshore, with the aim of constructing a large scale, state-of-the-art underground coking coal mine.

Coking coal (also known as metallurgical coal) is used in the production of steel and is a different product to thermal coal, which is used in coal fired power stations to produce energy. Thermal coal production is now in decline as the Government plans to ban all coal fired power stations by 2025 and are instead looking towards renewable energy and nuclear power to meet CO2 reduction targets.

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The WCM project will see a very modern approach to a traditional industry in both the design and mining method, with environmental considerations at the forefront of the company’s plans. The new, low profile surface buildings have been designed to have minimal visual impact on the surrounding area in stark contrast to the large winding gear and headstock traditionally associated with mine buildings of the past.

All product will be moved by rail via a buried conveyor to prevent extra traffic on the roads including the mine reject which avoids the need for a waste tip on site. The coal will be transported by rail to Redcar Bulk Terminal on the North East coast where it can be exported easily into Europe. WCM will also aim to supply coking coal to the UK steel industry which is starting to show signs of recovery following the slump in steel prices seen in 2015.

The new mine will create over 500 skilled and unskilled jobs and WCM aims for at least 80% of these roles to be filled by local people. As part of WCM’s desire to engage openly and honestly with the local community, regular community update events are held at the WCM office, which is housed in the visitor centre of the former Haig Mining Museum The next event will be held on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th March from 10am -4pm with all members of the public being invited to attend to see the latest plans and meet the team involved.

HAIG MINING MUSEUM, KELLS, Whitehaven, CA28 9BG

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A charity calendar showcasing stunning images of the Solway coast has allowed volunteers at the Workington RNLI to move one step closer to purchasing their new Shannon Class Lifeboat.

The calendar, named quite simply: ‘Down Ont Shore’ was created by keen amateur photographer, Gary McKeating in a bid to raise funds for the Workington RNLI Shannon Lifeboat Appeal.

And now RNLI volunteers are one step closer to welcoming their new state-of-the-art lifeboat after Gary presented them with a cheque for £1,300 from sales of the £10.00 calendar.

Gary who lives in High Harrington, said: “I normally take photos for the life boats and I’ve been asked a few times to do a calendar so I decided to do one and raise money for the Shannon Life Boat Appeal. I’m a photographer with a very niche genre in that I only take pictures of sunsets as I’m always at work so it worked out well. It’s called ‘Down Ont Shore’ as whenever my wife calls me, that’s where I am.”

The calendar features 12 breathtaking images ranging from chilly sea scenes, to scorching sunsets taken in the Harrington area. Gary added: “I picked 12 images taken during 2016 ranging from cold wintery shots right through to the sunsets to go with each season. The response was

great, I raised £1,300 and some of them have gone as far as Australia.”

For the past 25 years, the All Weather Lifeboat, Sir John Fisher at Workington has been keeping watch over the treacherous waters of the eastern Irish Sea and the Solway Firth. Over this time, the lifeboat has been called out to assist distressed mariners on 276 occasions, has saved 73 lives and brought 324 people safely ashore.

Now after a long duty, Sir John Fisher will be replaced by a modern, 25 knot Shannon Class All Weather lifeboat. Over the past six months RNLI volunteers and members of the local community have been fundraising tirelessly and have managed to raise more than £69,000 of the £150,000 target.

Your donation means that you can save lives in the hazardous seas off the West Cumbrian coast without getting your feet wet.

The RNLI relies on public donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. To donate, please visit www.rnli.org, text RNLI WORKINGTON to 70300 to donate £5 or donations can also be made via Just Giving: www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/rnli/ workingtonshannonlifeboatappeal T h e We s t C u m b r i a G u i d e

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A Viking Hoard discovered in Beckermet is about to go on display at the Beacon Museum.

Some of you may remember reading a few years ago about two archaeological enthusiasts from west Cumbria, also known as the Garrett Lads who in 2013 unearthed a hoard of Roman silver coins known as ‘The Lowside Quarter Hoard.’ A year later, they trumped their Roman discovery after coming across a Viking hoard of 20 silver artefacts in Beckermet.

Catching up with Justin, who is Assistant Head at Netherhall School, he said: “We tend to go out a lot more now after discovering the Viking hoard; my wife and Dan’s fiancée practically kick us out the house; but it does keep us out of trouble.” The Viking hoard, found in a farmer’s field included 16 ingots which were used for trading purposes or payment and four rings.

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Justin, who described the Viking hoard as ‘the find of a lifetime’, continued: “Since the find, Garrett, who makes the detectors, bought us one of their top machines to go over the land again to make sure we hadn’t missed anything.

We’ve done a lot of land around that area and not found anything significant, but the amount of groats and old four pence’s we’ve come across is fascinating.”

The pair has also discovered in the area an Edward I penny, two Henry VII groats, a Queen Ann groat, several other medieval coins and a Marc Antony groat from 35bc. He said: “We don’t expect to find much here, but when we do, it’s fantastic. There’s so much that we just don’t know about in Cumbria. Everything that we find is that one extra piece of the jigsaw, and we just want to put it all together.”

See the Garrett Lads Viking Hoard from Feb 25TH at The Beacon Whitehaven

“Everything that we find is that one extra piece of the jigsaw, and we just want to put it all together.”

After its location, the hoard which weighed 880 grams was held at the British Museum to undergo investigation. Justin explained how any coin or artefact that is found to be over 300 years old legally has to be declared, and if there are two or more in the same place it is classed as treasure. He said: “The British Museum finds out exactly what the artefacts and coins are, where they come from and if there are any rare ones.” A few months later, the hoard was declared as ‘treasure’ at an inquest before returning back to Cumbria.

On Saturday February 25, Justin and Daniel will officially launch the Viking Hoard exhibit at the Beacon Museum which includes the discoverers leading a metal detecting class with the museum’s Quantum Leap club at the discovery site. Justin added: “A lot of people don’t realise just what happened in Cumbria. It’s the second Viking Hoard that has been found in here and it’s about piecing together the bits of history. I want people to know about it and the fact the Beacon has bought the hoard means that my children and grandchildren can go down there in years to come and say ‘Dad and Granddad found that’, and to me that is worth so much more than any money.”

Elizabeth Kwasnik, Beacon Museum director, said: “We are delighted to have the Norse hoard back as a key part of Copeland’s historic collection here in the Beacon Museum.

The artefacts invoke many stories of a time in Cumbria’s ancient past that is often overlooked, and we are giving our community a focal point to understand a bit more about those Scandinavian people who settled in this area and became part of our ancestry.”

As part of the exhibit’s launch, the museum’s resident Norse settler, Nala Nollig will be leading sessions that take visitors deeper into the stories and significance surrounding the hoard while younger visitors can enter a Viking workshop to produce round shields or mini longboats. Thursday 23 February will see Norse Sagas day with bookable storytelling sessions with renowned storyteller Steve Wharton, and on Friday 24, an adult Viking murder mystery evening takes place in the museum. (Both ticketed events- check online or phone 01946 592302 to book.)

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By Sarah Sinclair

With the announcement that Cumbria will receive a substantial government grant, comes a huge boost for West Cumbria.

He added: “Whitehaven has got a lot of history and now for the first time in a long time, it’s looking like it’s got a future as well.”

Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been awarded £12.7million for a number of projects in the region, as part of the government’s Growth Deal, with £9.5 million going to developments in West Cumbria.

Meanwhile, Allerdale has been awarded £5 million for the redevelopment of Lillyhall North. The project will aim to bring the site to a suitable standard to attract reputable employers to the area, and create a number of jobs.

The Cumbria LEP is the funding route for government money to go into local development schemes and as a result to put growth into the regions and local economy. The initial bid from Cumbria was £165 million, but despite receiving considerably less overall, the fact that three quarters of the deal has been awarded to Allerdale and Copeland boroughs is a real turning point for the area.

Allerdale Councillor, Mark Fryer said: “It’s great news, any investment into the area that you live is great news - there is nothing better than jobs. If people are working they are healthier, they have a better standard of living and have disposable income to put back into the economy.”

Copeland will receive £4.5 million for developments in Whitehaven town centre, including a car park complex, apartments and a prestigious new hotel down on the harbour side.

Copeland Mayor, Mike Starkie said: “There will be residential, retail and commercial developments - it will bring footfall into the town, business into the town and will create a significant number of jobs as the project progresses.

“It will create a bit of a feel-good factor as people start seeing the improvements. I think it is going to have a direct effect in terms of jobs, spending and attracting further business.”

He added: “West Cumbria has huge, untapped potential.

With the projected spend over the next 15 -10 years, with the nuclear new build, we’ve got to make every pound stick and stay in West Cumbria.”

A further £1 million has been awarded to the redevelopment of Carlisle Station and the Citadels and £1 million each to countywide projects, Skills Capital and Growing Our Potential. The news marks a great start to 2017 for Cumbria, but in particular the west of the county.

Mike said: “I don’t think it is any secret that West Cumbria, Copeland in particular, have had years and years of decline.

I think this could be the springboard for a bright new future for the area.”

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Double Celebrations For Horizon Tile and Bathroom Centre February 2017 marks 35 years trading for west Cumbria’s leading tile and bathroom centre, and the family run business certainly has some celebrating to do after also completing a major showroom renovation.

For the past 35 years, Horizon Tile and Bathroom Centre, located on Clay Flatts Trading Estate in Workington have been transforming the homes of people up and down the county.

Offering their customers an unbeatable range of high-quality tiles, luxurious bathroom suites, state-of-the-art kitchens, and beautifully designed bedrooms coupled with expert staff knowledge, it’s no surprise they’re still going strong today.

And, the company which commenced trading in February 1982, are not only celebrating their birthday, they will also be rejoicing in their hard work after completing a majorrefurbishment of their bathroom, kitchen, tile and bedroom departments.

Offering competitive prices, the best showroom in the area, along with a combined staff experience approaching almost 200 years, the choice is really quite simple.

Horizon Bathroom and Tile Centre is open Monday – Friday 9 – 5.15pm, Saturday 9-5pm.

For more information call 01900 604928/601563 Horizon: Unit 2, Snape Road, Clay Flatts Trading Estate, Workington CA14 2TQ

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Cumbrian Photographer Takes His Passion Onto The Road

By Sarah Sinclair

A West Cumbrian photographer has thrown caution to the wind and given up a traditional existence, in order to take his passion on the road.

Sitting on the top of a fell, bacon buttie and cup of tea in hand, Ben Bush is in his office, about to go through some paperwork. Last night he slept on the beach under the stars, later he will pick his girlfriend up from work and head wherever takes their fancy, or wherever he is guaranteed to get the best shots.

A tree surgeon by trade, Ben Bush recently did what many of us dream about but never go through with. Soon after deciding to turn his passion for photography into a full time job, Ben converted a minibus into a campervan and now calls this home, along with his girlfriend and their four dogs. They sleep in a different place every night, don’t own a TV and spend all their time in the outdoors. Ben spends his days walking the dogs and taking photographs and his evenings in the van working on his photography website.

Ben said: “It’s a simple existence, but you realise what you don’t need when you give up a house. We still live a normal life, I’ve got a studio and I pay tax, I just don’t have the burden of a house. I don’t want to pay loads of money to be somewhere I don’t want to be.”

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He added: “We are definitely happier now than we were before. It’s just a different way of life, we like just, being.”

Originally from Caldbeck near Carlisle, Ben grew up using his mother’s dark room and has loved photography ever since he can remember. He would often be found practising in the dark room at school. After living all over the UK, his passion lured him back to the Lake District and he fell in love with the freedom of the open road. Living in the van, without the pressure of rent to pay, has enabled Ben to put everything into making his dreams a reality.

He said: “I have been to quite a lot of places and I just decided to put everything into my photography and make it work because it’s what I love.

“I don’t want to restrict myself to just one place, I love the whole of the Lakes. If you’re not paying rent you can go wherever you want.

“My girlfriend has lived in a van before and it allows me to put all of my money into photography.”

Ben’s striking photos are starting to capture attention, including that of the BBC, who have used his photos on the weather and local news. The number of ‘likes’ on his Facebook page is rapidly increasing and most importantly, people are falling in love with the photos and buying the prints. It is impossible to be anything but awestruck by his landscapes and night skies. What everyone really wants to know is how Ben achieves such unbelievable effects.

It’s been steady to begin with, but things are starting to take off for Ben Bush Photography. With two exhibitions to kick off 2017 and a stall on Keswick Market in the pipeline, the next year will surely bring an increase in prints sales and spark interest in the tuition aspect. However, I get the feeling that even this won’t be enough to keep him in the one place.

Ben said: “We want to go to Skye for a month and into Europe - and take photos of course. I want to travel and explore the UK a bit; we live in an extraordinary country.”

At least we can rest assure that he can’t stay away from this beautiful county for too long.

He added: “We love climbing and being outdoors. The Lakes is always going to be home, where I come back to.”

Ben’s photos are being exhibited at The Shining Tree, Cockermouth and Belted in Carlisle. To view more of Ben’s photos, to buy prints and for more information regarding photography tuition visit www.benbushphotography.com or search @BenBushPhoto on Facebook.

He said: “I do edit my photos, but I don’t use Photoshop to achieve the effects. Most of my stuff is captured on a long exposure.

“The key is being in the right place at the right time, having the right equipment and a lot of practice.”

Thankfully, Ben is sharing his talents with the rest of the world. He has his own studio and does all his own printing.

In his latest venture he is teaching others, taking budding photographers out to the best spots in the Lakes and showing them how to achieve amazing imagery.

He said: “Amateur photographers can totally achieve these kinds of shots. I do have a good camera, but it’s not a particularly expensive one.

“I’m doing photo tuition where I take people into the Lakes and show them this beautiful place.”

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From West Cumbria To The West Indies A bucket wish list to sail single-handedly across the Atlantic Ocean has led a west Cumbrian sailor to Barbados.

Just a few weeks ago, 44-year-old Dave Storey who previously ran Solway Sailing in Whitehaven moored his six-year-old boat into one of the Caribbean’s most historic locations, Carlisle Bay. His ambitious voyage saw him leave his home, abandon his job, and take up residence onboard his 30 foot Albin Ballad, affectionately known as Minkie.

Here, the father-of-three tells our editor, Rachel Flynn about his heroic journey to cross The Pond.

Beginning his ‘once in a lifetime’ trip from Whitehaven in April 2016, Dave said: “I sailed to the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and then down the Southern Irish coast as far as Waterford.

The weather information was good and exactly five days later with 40 knots of wind pushing Minkie from behind we went screaming into La Coruna, Spain.”

Dave, who was bitten by the sailing bug at the young age of eight, continued: “Sailing sometimes every day and sometimes every other day I slowly made my way covering about 20 or 30 miles per sail in and out of various ports, harbours and anchorages in the north of Spain.

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“On May 12, I crossed from Spain to Portugal where I visited Porto, Cascais, and Lisbon, before I rounded the cape of St. Vincent. This is the most south west point of Europe and it marks the place where the climate changes from Atlantic to Mediterranean as both the temperature of the air and the sea will only go higher and higher from here on in.”

Pushing onwards down the side of Spain, Dave headed south once more visiting numerous Spanish towns and cities including El Rompido, Port Sherry, Santa Maria and Cadiz. Dave continued: “I was storm bound in Cadiz for nearly two weeks as winds blew through the Gibraltar straights from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean causing gusts of up to 52 knots.” Fortunately they subsided and Dave carried on to what he describes as a ‘sailing milestone’ as he reached Gibraltar on July 21.

After a quick trip home to Cumbria, Dave reunited with Minkie and continued his quest leaving Gibraltar and heading for the Canary Islands. Dave said: “It took me five days and 10 hours before I made landfall in Arrecife in Lanzarote. I stayed for 10 days and made my way to Rubicon then crossed to Corralejo in Fuerteventura, the island of Lobos then on to the capital Puerto Del Rosario.”

On October 3, Dave headed for Mindelo, Cape Verde.

He said: “This singlehanded passage of 961nm took me nine days and eight hours. I stayed in Cape Verde for 16 days and by then I was ready to do my big crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.”

Although it was a little early to be leaving Mindelo due to the hurricane season in full swing, Dave once again set sail, embarking on the one task he set out to do, cross the Atlantic Ocean. He said: “I had no satellite phone and there would be no Nav Tex weather information broadcast out in the Atlantic for me to receive. The only thing I had to rely on was watching the barometer and looking at the cloud formations.”

Once out in the Atlantic, Dave recalled strong squally winds and heavy downpours of rain that would often pass over the boat. He said: “I would reef the boat down to just a poled out jib on one side and a storm jib on the other in the hours of darkness. This slowed the boat down but more often than not could deal with the gusts without me needing to reef the sails and even if I did it was just a matter of furling in the poled out jib from the cockpit. I wanted to cross the Atlantic quickly but more importantly I wanted to cross the Atlantic safely.”

Four tankers, one whale, four sharks, five pods of dolphins, 2200 nm and 21 days later Dave reached Carlisle Bay in Barbados. He said: “I chose Barbados to make landfall as it

is a day’s sail less than any of the other islands and when I found out the bay was called Carlisle Bay, I took that as a sign. I had some power issues on my crossing and couldn't get my engine started so I had to sail into the bay and drop my anchor in the hours of darkness. It was 4am on a Saturday night and the local beach bars were still playing music as I welcomed myself to Barbados.”

When asked why he wanted to take on such a challenge, Dave replied: “Out of the entire population in the world there are only so many people who will ever sail. Out of that percentage, only a very small amount will sail a yacht singlehandedly and out of that, it's only a tiny percent that will venture to take their boat across the Atlantic Ocean; that's exactly why it was on my to do list.”

Now that he has fulfilled his dream to cross the Atlantic Ocean, Dave plans to spend the next five months cruising round the islands of the Lesser Antilles from Tabago to the Virgin Islands before making his next move. He said: “Come May 2018 I'll need to make a decision; should I head back across the Atlantic to the Azores, and home for September?

Should I head further south and wait out the hurricane season in Grenada? Or should I make my way to the United States to winter across next Christmas?”

If you want to keep up with Dave’s next adventure make sure to follow him on Facebook @Dave’sPage

New Golf Club Manager

Returns to his Roots

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new year often brings with it welcome changes and for Seascale man, Adam Lamb, returning to his roots is proving to be a swing in the right direction.

Leaving his post at Eskdale Golf Club where he spent more than 10 years, Adam has recently joined the team at Seascale Golf Club, and is keen to not only take the club forward into a new and exciting phase, but to create a real community buzz at the Club House.

Known throughout the local golfing scene for his transformation and standard of presentation achieved during his time at Eskdale Golf Club, Adam said: “It’s about getting the business running smoothly and working with the staff to hopefully make it one of the top courses in the North West.”

Growing up on a farm next to Seascale Golf Course, Adam was brought up learning to play golf. Adam recalls: “Selwyn Hartley had me out on the course every day in my childhood. He was club champion and a county champion I think in the 50s, and was a prominent member of Seascale Golf Club.” After leaving school, Adam began working as a Green Keeper at no other than Seascale Golf Club.

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Adam continued: “Seascale is something I am quite proud of so I am really hoping to get more people in the local community involved with the Club House. Over the coming months we have various events planned including Seascale’s Got Talent, so it would be great to see more and more people here.

“Years ago, only members would have been able to come in, but times have changed and I want the local community in Seascale and the surrounding villages to know that we are open to everyone.”

A keen golfer since the age of four, Adam, who has a current handicap of 8, quickly turned his favourite sport in a career which took him all the way to America.

Enrolling on a programme at Ohio State University, Adam attended lectures along with working on top courses including, Muirfield Village Golf Course which is also home of the prestigious Memorial Tournament. Muirfield Village Golf Course has been consistently ranked in the top 20 in the US and top 50 in the world since it opened in 1976.

“Seascale is something I am quite proud of so I am really hoping to get more people in the local community involved with the Club House.”

“I want the local community in Seascale and the surrounding villages to know that we are open to everyone.”

After returning from his stint in the states, Adam took up the post at Eskdale Golf Course tajking on the running of the business. He said: “After working on courses in America I was able to bring home the standards that are kept there; everything has to be immaculate, so I was able to transfer those values over to Eskdale Golf Course.”

Over the coming months, Adam is also keen to increase the junior section. He said: “More youngsters getting involved is something I’d really like to see. We often have PGA professionals come along to offer lessons and coaching, and we would love to see more and more kids taking part.”

Featuring stunning views of the west coast, Seascale Club House is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a few rounds of golf, and for those who aren’t big on the sport, a cosy, welcoming bar and lounge area waits where delicious home cooked meals are served on a daily basis.

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Sellafield Pensions: At What Cost?

A Sellafield official is encouraging the local community to get behind a petition urging the Government to honour pension protections for nuclear workers.

The petition comes following an ongoing dispute concerning government plans to save £660 million and reform nuclear industry pensions across the country.

The petition which runs for six months and already has more than 14,000 signatures, states: ‘When companies in the nuclear sector were privatised, employees were granted statutory pension protections. Now, after many years, the Government is using spurious excuses to justify proposals to override the protections and impose detrimental changes. These proposals must be completely withdrawn.’

Peter Clements, Prospect's Sellafield Branch President, said: “As of now we are going through a consultation process with two options being considered, both of which are worse than the current pension scheme we have.”

The two options being considered include Career Average Recalculated Earnings (CARE) and a Pensionable Pay Cap. Under CARE, benefits at retirement are based on average earnings over career and length of membership of the scheme while a Pensionable Pay Cap would mean only a certain percentage of any salary increases would be included in the calculation of pensionable pay.

Peter added: “Sellafield is a large employer, and anything that happens at Sellafield impacts the local economy because so many people live and work here. We are urging people to sign the petition as we need as much support as possible.

There are a lot of people who would be affected by this so we are trying to get as many people as we can behind it.”

By law, the government has to respond to any petition that gains more than 10,000 signatures and consider debate on any that gain more than 100,000 responses.

To show your support and get behind the cause visit: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/176672

Estimated Cost To Our West Cumbrian Economy £17.7m per year £1.5m per month £340,000 per week = £48,000 per day (not including inflation)

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West Cumbria’s Stone Circles: Castlerigg

By Paul Shepherd.

When you hear the words ‘stone circle’, it’s more than likely you think of Stonehenge or Avebury.

However, our county has its very own selection of the monolith rings dotted all around Cumbria’s vast, open countryside. In this new series, we will be taking a look into the various stone circles that adorn our countryside.

Few come close to being as staggeringly beautiful as one of the oldest known in Britain: Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be constructed c.3, 000 BC. Nicknamed “The Carles”, this is one of the oldest stone circles in Britain, constructed during the Neolithic period by farming communities. Made of Borrowdale volcanic slate, the circle of unpolished boulders has a diameter of 97 ½ feet and sit atop the plateau of Castlerigg Fell. Unlike stone circles built in the Bronze Age, there are no formal burials or cremations beneath the central cairns, adding to the mystery of why exactly the stones are there.

Situated 1.5 miles east of Keswick’s town centre, the stones themselves vary greatly in height. Ranging from 3 ¼ feet all the way up to 10 feet, the stones form more of an oval shape as opposed to a perfect circle. The north-east face is flattened, and there is a further rectangle of around 10 stones inside the circle itself. It’s not known for definite how many stones there are - some say 40, others say 38, while there are rumours to be 48.

There are multiple opinions on why the circle was built.

Some believe it to be for social gatherings or trading for the civilisation who built it - others maintain it was for religious ceremonies or astronomical observations. There have been no extensive excavations on the site, therefore it is not known for definite as to why the stones were put there in the first place. However, three stone axes made from quarried volcanic stone were found within the circle in 1817 - one of which is on display in the Keswick Museum.

The site itself has nothing short of a breathtaking view. A full 360 panorama provides an impeccable view of all encompassing mountains: to the north, you can gaze over the hills of Skiddaw and Blencathara; to your south, you will find High Rigg and Hellvellyn towering over you; and through a gap in the mountains to your east, you can spy the Northern Pennines. The land was donated to the National Trust in 1913 and is maintained by British Heritage.

For a truly unforgettable experience, try and catch the stones buried beneath a sheet of snow, or just as the sun is setting beneath the mountains. The site is grazed by sheep, so be sure to have your dog on a lead if they come along for a stroll through this prehistoric beauty.

Castlerigg Stone Circle is at Castle Lane, Underskiddaw, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RN, grid ref.

NY291236. It can be reached via driving or walking, or alternative bus routes are available. Admission is free.

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London Fashion Week: Get The Look In the last edition of The West Cumbria Guide, Nelson Brown took us behind the scenes at London Fashion Week.

Here, he explains the looks that made it down the runway and tells us how to easily recreate them at home.

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Inspired by the hair Wilson assisted on for Julien MacDonald.

Inspired by the looks cascading down the catwalk at Burberry, where hairdresser Sam McKnight lead the hair.

Mr Sam McKnight the hairdressing icon, lead the hair team, and wanted a Latino feel to the hair, with texture and movement.

Nelson assisted this legend in hairdressing, creating a loose modern texture, and enhancing individuality with the hair.

We scrunched up what natural curl was already in the hair with a diffuser, before adding extra curls here and there with tongs. Lift at the front was essential.

The look was styled using Windle & Moodie Foundation Spray, giving light moisture to the hair, and diffused dried.

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This ultra polished 50’s look, took reference to the hair Sam McKnight created for fashion designer, Charlotte Olympia.

This look was inspired by the show Nelson assisted on for Simone Rocha, lead

by James Pecis.

This ultra cool youthful look shows you don’t have to over style your hair.

The hair was pulled back in two sides using fingers to give a rough loose feel. Each side was then braided in the middle of the back, right to the ends.

The hair was curled using the 13mm WAM revolving tong, on dry clean hair, allowing maximum heat at the root by holding the tong at the root, and wrapping the hair around.

The look was completed by brushing the curls out using a Mason and Pearson brush.

Then hair around the front was pulled out and finished with Windle & Moodie Light Shine Spray to give it a high shine.

Hair: Stephanie Wagner and Annaleigh Jackson using Windle & Moodie products - Browns Lockerbie. Styling: Katie Dyet. Make Up: Hania McIntyre.

Photography: Dan Wright. Creative Direction: Nelson Brown Location: Browns 34 Whitesands, Dumfries Models: (Top Left, Bottom Right) Poppy Fitzpatrick - Colours Agency, Hannah Dalziel (Top Right, Bottom Left)

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The Atelier’s Guide to

2017 Trends

Are all the style predictions for 2017 confusing you?

Don’t worry we’re here to help.

2017 already; how did that happen so fast? With every New Year comes the usual fashion predictions for the coming 12 months and when it comes to hair, the latest celebrity hairdressers will be offering their views on the latest styles and color palettes for the season. The thing is, are these styles really going to suit you as an individual?

Having recently researched all the glossies and websites on upcoming trend predictions (as we usually do each season) it quickly became apparent that not everyone is going to suit these style trends.

Chances are if you go to one of the large branded chain of salons you are going to get one of these styles with little or no thought as to whether it suits you, your lifestyle, skin tone or face shape.

It’s a bit like going to one of the branded restaurant chains of TV personality chefs; it’s ok but it’s not exactly gastronomy is it? You are far better off going to an individually run family restaurant that still has passion and really cares about the food. And it’s the same with hair salons.

with you and ask lots of open ended questions to really understand what you want to achieve with your look.

Also a good stylist should be able to tell you what is going to suit you and not expect you to tell them; they will analyze your hair growth patterns, face shape and skin tone to create your perfect hair style and colour, personal to you and not just copied off the peg.

They will also give you advice on styling tips and products to maintain your style at home (without giving you the hard sell.)

At the end of the day fashion predictions are essential to the hair and fashion industry as this is how fashion evolves; all we’re saying is don’t follow them blindly, find a good independent salon and listen to their advice before doing anything drastic.

P.S… here at The Atelier we offer free no obligation consultation - just pop in or call us on 01900 828484.

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Bethany James Children’s Boutique Bethany James Children’s Boutique in Workington is home to a beautiful selection of traditional, Spanish and Spanish inspired children’s wear.

Since opening last June, the family run children’s wear shop, located in Jane Street, has been enjoying more than six months of successful business. Boutique owner, Angela Barrow said: “The response since we opened has been great, we are really pleased. I think there was a gap in the market for something like this. A lot of the shops around here can be quite dark, but it’s really bright here and you can see what there is.”

The boutique, which specialises in a range of delicately made traditional, Spanish and Spanish inspired clothes for little girls up to the age of five, and boys up to the age of three, has received nothing but good reviews online by customers. One review left by a happy shopper via the boutique’s Facebook page said: “I was in this lovely shop yesterday and bought my daughter a stunning outfit. The lady was friendly and so helpful and made a lovely fuss over my daughter; this shop is just what Workington needs and I will definitely be back.”

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Angela, who has been working in the retail industry since the age of 18, named the boutique after her two children, James and Bethany.

She said: “Having my own business is something I’ve always wanted to do for a long time, and I always used to love dressing my children up in beautiful outfits when they were little, so it all came from there really.”

Stocking a range of high quality children’s brands, including: Pretty Originals, Alber, Kinder, Manolita, Juliana and Zip Zap, the shop is adorned with adorable outfits, shoes, socks and accessories. Angela added: “We cater for all occasions including Christenings, with many of the outfits suitable for everyday wear. They’re all beautiful and I think they’re something a bit different. ” Bethany James Children’s Boutique: 24 Jane Street, Workington. Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday: 12pm – 4pm. Call: 0190068022.

Orchid Beauty Rooms Reveals What’s Hot for 2017

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New Year brings with it a host of exciting new beauty treatments. We spoke with Lisa SwanFletcher of Orchid Beauty Rooms in Carlisle to find out what’s set to blow up in the world of beauty in 2017.

Chrome and Rainbow Chrome Nails

Lash perfect Another big hit in our salon was the arrival of ‘lash perfect’ individual false lashes. After carrying out this treatment for five years with another company we decided to upgrade to ‘lash perfect ‘lashes. These are individual lash extensions which involves applying one extension to one natural eyelash. When the natural lash completes its growth cycle it will fall out along with the false lash causing no damage to your natural lashes.

A maintenance appointment after two weeks is essential and the technician will tidy up the lashes by removing any that have come loose, grown down the lash and replace any lost lashes.

This trend has been a huge hit towards the end of 2016 in our salon and quite rightly so. We don’t see this popular trend fizzling out any time soon. Glitter nails is also something that is always a big hit, year after year, and we can see why. Every girl loves glitter, right? Here at Orchid Beauty Rooms, we even had our salon walls painted in glitter.

microblading 2016 also saw the arrival of ‘Microblading’ which I'm sure will be big in 2017.

This is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that fills sparse areas of your eyebrows with very tiny little ‘micro hairs’. The colour matches your own brows or the depth of colour your prefer and gives a very natural look. At present we don't offer this treatment, but, when looking for a therapist to carry out this treatment I recommend you do your homework; this is an evasive treatment and you really need it to be done properly. Check out therapists’ websites to find pictures of their previous work, read testimonials, and remember just because you choose the cheapest price doesn't mean to say you'll get the best results.

Russian layering 2017 will also see the Orchid Beauty Rooms introducing ‘Russian Layering’ to our lash resume.

This is an advanced technique to crest volume to the lashes using multiple fine lash extensions to crest volume as well as length.

From us all at the Orchid Beauty Rooms, Happy New Year! Be beautiful inside and definitely out.

Visit Orchid Beauty Rooms at 11 Cecil St, Carlisle, CA1 1NL or contact them on 01228 596000

and can be used as a daily scrub.

Revlon Colour Stay Lip-liners are brilliant and long-lasting at only H L A BEAU T FACEBOOK: Bridget Foster Make Up & Hair Artist H EA EA LT TH HSugar AN ND D BEAU TY Y or Sanctuary Burt’ s Bees Scrub £12.99 Sugar Scrub £3.98. £11 are my current favourites but its best to only use them a few times a week.

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By Bridget Foster

A New Year brings with it an abundance of new beauty trends and over the past few years social media has acted as a platform for millions of people to share their own make-up tips, tricks and techniques.

We’ve all seen the tutorials of girls with various shades of concealor applied rather artistically onto their faces, before a whole lot of blending commences to reveal a flawlessly shaded, fully-made up face. In the past I have spoken about the impact of social media and today more and more girls are honing the same skills as professional make-up artists.

But, with the amount of information out there, it’s not surprising why.

Today, all the information I need can be found online and it’s the same for many people. Gone are the days where you would flick through the beauty pages of a magazine with a bottle of red and a bag of Malteasers. Instead watching hair and make-up demos on YouTube is the done thing.

Lately I have been comparing the imagery in magazines to the images posted on various social media platforms and I have to say it’s very different. Many of the looks posted on Instagram today are a lot less natural with sharper lines, which in the beauty industry can only be described as utterly ‘on point’. Strong brows and overly contoured skin feature heavily alongside contoured lips and thick long winged eyeliner and not forgetting the crease enhanced eye-shadow.

All of these techniques are impressive, but they are not new and a lot of them are making a comeback, which is what we are seeing online. Personally, I love the techniques seen on social media but I only use them in a way which suits each client and don’t follow them as a rule, which is what a lot of people do when watching online tutorials.

This brings me onto a Hollie whose hair and make-up I applied for her wedding. Hollie wasn’t sure if she even wanted her make-up styled by a professional as she is very much into make-up and skincare herself.

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Hollie explained that she doesn’t wear heavy make-up and much prefers a natural and dewy finish; which for me, was nice to hear, as that’s my favourite look. She also explained that her daily skincare routine is a pleasurable and an important part of her day, so the appearance of youthful, dewy skin was important.

Compared to other make-up looks I had created in 2016 I was thinking: ‘this is pretty natural’ and wondered in the end if she may want a more definitive look. After a glimpse in the mirror, Hollie said: “No, it’s too much”, which was a new response to me. I will always go out of my way to please my client, so I removed some make-up and continued to style her hair, while I stewed over how to apply her make-up.

Finally the penny dropped.

I had been using brightening techniques and stronger eyeshadows for the majority of my clients which is a popular trend and a look most people desire, mainly down to social media. Hollie’s taste in make-up was more of what I used to do in London: dewy skin, healthy blush, glossy lips and pretty eyelashes. It was all about enhancing a person’s beauty, not changing it. Using the products below I was able to create a look that my client loved and felt comfortable wearing.

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NARS MULITIPLE in Orgasm Blush and Copacabana for highlight – £32 NARS concealer but applied very lightly and sparingly under the eye - £21 Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser £31

I thoroughly enjoyed applying Hollie’s make-up and it was nice to go back and apply my other make- up techniques that I felt I hadn’t used in while and to me, Hollie’s make up was miles away from anything you’d see on social media.

I recently put together a few videos online to help people learn some basic techniques that they can learn and adapt into their own make up routine, from a fully made up face to barely there look. After all, make-up should be personal to you. We are all individual; and I am just showing you that you can take these new trends and techniques and make them your own.

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As the temperature plummets, it’s time to start thinking about investing in that all important winter wardrobe staple.

That’s right; its winter coats time people. From faux fur to military style, outerwear is looking seriously chic for 2017, so when you do decide to venture into the bitter January weather, you’ll want to stay out as long as possible.

Here we take a look at the hottest trends for winter coats and jackets that will keep you cosy but stylish right through till spring.

Shearling

Fight the frost with an incredibly cosy, yet super stylish shearling coat this season. These are everywhere at the minute and fashionistas including Alexa Chung, Karlie Kloss and Chloe Grace Moretz have all been seen sporting the snugly lining which looks fab dressed up or down.

Faux Fur

Faux fur coats have always been around and don’t show any sign of disappearing. This season it’s all about making a cosy and colourful statement; oversized, bright or print. Not brave enough to rock the fur? You definitely are – team a black or brown faux fur jacket with a pair of skinny jeans and ankle books for a look that’s bang-on trend.

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Capes The cape trend in general doesn’t seem to have any intention of going away anytime soon. There is a caped look to suit everyone’s fashion style and designers for the fall shows really made sure to give us as wide range of possible looks. Luxury label, Sands & Hall is dedicated to producing capes in fine Irish and British Tweeds and have produced a timeless and classic range of capes perfect for layering up all year round.

Camel Coats Another style that hangs around year after year is camel coats, a trend that has now become a bit of a wardrobe staple. But it’s not surprising when the best thing about camel coats is they can be worn with pretty much anything. The chicest way to work the trend will always be the mid-length and buttonless belted version, and the high street have clearly picked-up on our love for this robestyle as there are plenty of perfect styles to re-charge your winter wardrobe.

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Coco’s CUMBRIA Connection

By Sarah Sinclair

Linton Tweeds have been creating fabric for couture houses for over 100 years. They are iconic for producing the best in quality, particularly when it comes to their oldest and most celebrated customer, Chanel.

Many of us will have admired the Chanel collections that are paraded down the catwalks. You may even have daydreamed about the quilted 2.55 bag. However, what you may not realise, is that the tweed which is crafted into those elegant jackets and chic shift dresses is created right here on our doorstep.

Shaddon Mills, near the centre of Carlisle, is home to the family-owned Linton Tweeds, whose fabrics have been worn by the likes of Princess Diana, Michelle Obama and Kylie Minogue. For the last 104 years, Linton Tweeds have been creating bespoke, innovative tweed for some of the world’s most renowned fashion houses, but their most illustrious customer remains Chanel, after a relationship that spans almost 90 years.

Scotsman William Linton started the Linton Mill in 1912, employing just two salesmen. He was introduced to Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel by his great friend, Parisian couturier, Captain Molyneux, while she was on a trip to the Lake District with the Duke of Westminster. Chanel had always admired the English look, particularly English textiles and soon a wonderful association blossomed. In 1928, Chanel first used Linton Tweeds in her collection and it has featured in every collection since.

After two generations of Lintons, the family appointed Leslie Walker as Managing Director in 1969. It was the beginning of a new era but the relationship between Linton Tweed and Chanel stayed strong.

When Karl Lagerfeld took over as Artistic Director of the fashion house, in 1982, he kept up the connection with tweed continuing to be a major part of the collections.

Ross and Duncan Walker, sons of managing director Keith Walker have carried on the family tradition by being the third generation of family to take up positions in the company.

Gabrielle Bonheur ‘Coco’ Chanel Timeline 1883 1912 1924 1926 1945-1953 1971 Born in Opens millinery Opens 2nd shop Created Little Exiles to Dies in Saumur shop in Paris Rue do Camdom, Black Dress Lausanne The Ritz, France Paris Paris 1903 1923 1925 1954 1930 Works out of Launch of Created Closes shop Chanel Suit Apt. on Blvd Chanel #5 Signature Jacket Malesherbes Ross said: “We have worked with Chanel for many years and feature in all their collections. They love our fabrics and the relationship is continuing to flourish.”

From the very start, William Linton was in tune with the modern world and the use of brightly coloured yarns meant his tweeds were sought after by the fashionable women of the Jazz Age. Today, Linton have the ability to produce many imaginative and innovative mixes, often using unusual yarns. It is this that sets them apart from other manufacturers.

Louise Carruthers, who works in Sales and Product Development at Linton Direct explained: “The fabric is so different from other tweeds because we use unique and exciting yarns from all over Europe, even twisting some of our own to create these wonderful cloths. This is why we have been able to adapt to the ever changing market within the UK textiles industry.’ ’ The fabrics are always changing, and each season the design team create a new, exclusive collection in order to stay ahead in the ever-changing game of fashion trends.

Louise said: “We go to Premiere Vision, a large trade show in Paris which specialises in fashion fabrics, this is where we show the new couture collection and gain valuable information from our customers. We can also look at the latest trends, find new and upcoming designers and build our sales orders for the forthcoming year. Our design team work closely with the couture fashion houses to create the best cloth possible which we manufacture here in Carlisle.’ ’ In 2012, Linton Tweeds celebrated its centenary, the result of the incredible efforts of two families who have worked to develop the mill into the highly-regarded brand it is today.

The Walker family have every intention of continuing this for another 100 years.

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Bride Guide 2017

The simple secrets of success…

Congratulations! YOU’VE found the one, you’ve got the ring and now you have the exciting, although slightly daunting, task of planning the wedding of your dreams.

While it’s easy to get swept up in the WOW factor of the wedding, and to see it more as a party, don’t forget that it is ultimately a celebration of your love and commitment to each other. Make the decisions together, chose things that really represent the two of you as a couple and above all enjoy the ride.

In an attempt to help take away some of the stress of planning a wedding we’ve put together The Bride Guide so you can enjoy the magic of planning your big day. The advice that all experts agree on is to carry out in-depth research and book everything in plenty of time. (12-18 months seems to be standard) So what are you waiting for?

Have a flick through and enjoy planning your big day!

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Registrar

Bridal accessories

Reception Venue Accommodation Marquee Hire Caterers

Photographer Flowers Cake

Transport

Hair and make-up

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A Picture Perfect Venue It’s one of the first things couples consider when planning their wedding but gone are the days when the happy couple would waltz up to the only venue in town, sign the sheet and tick that box off the planning list.

It’s 2016 now and the venues available for hire are endless.

From the traditional churches and country manors to the not so traditional football grounds and donkey sanctuaries – yes donkey sanctuaries - the soon-to-be-weds will have their work cut out for them whilst picking a place to tie the knot.

Pick a theme:

Your venue has to compliment your chosen theme and vice versa, for example a relaxed BBQ wedding won’t work in a traditional historic country manor house, just as a formal black tie event in a barn conversion will probably go down as well as your guest’s high heels in mud.

Figure out who’s coming:

OK so you don’t need a name by name guest list a week after you’ve decided to get hitched, but by figuring out whether you’re likely to have 30 or 300 guests, you can get a rough idea of which venues will be suitable. Many venues advertise their capacities online, but be sure to check with the staff there or previous wedding guests as to whether it’s a realistic estimate as venues have been known to inflate

their capacities to appeal to larger parties and just because you legally CAN fit 200 people into a function room doesn’t mean you necessarily SHOULD. Also don’t forget that any guests you’re inviting will need somewhere to crash after the festivities so accommodation should be taken into account.

Set a budget:

This one’s a biggie, it’s important to be realistic from the outset, there’s no point torturing your soul lusting after a £10,000 venue if your budget only allows you half to nail one down. Make sure you take into account all the added (hidden) extras at your venue, check all the glossy promotional images the venues have sent to you, often they are all draped in their finery and you may have to fork out a pretty penny to pump up the pizzazz from an otherwise blank canvas.

Be season savvy:

Yes, the Bride and Groom on the website might look all smiles as they gallivant in the gardens in August but if you’re not getting married until November there may be more freezing than frolicking going on. Make sure to book in a visit to your prospective venues at the time of year you plan to be walking down the aisle. If unsure make sure you check whether there are back up options to outdoor weddings, whether the venue is appropriately heated/air conditioned and whether they are planning any major building or refurbishing works around the time of your big day.

Location location:

Donna Meloy, wedding coordinator at the Hundith Hill Hotel in Cockermouth says: “Location is a huge factor when booking a venue; we get a lot of brides coming to us because of our secluded and picturesque location. It’s important for your venue to have a beautiful romantic backdrop to really make the most of your wedding photos.

Couples also need to consider how handy and accessible a location is with regards to guests arriving from a range of locations, we’re lucky at Hundith Hill because we’re easy to get to from Cockermouth, Keswick, Workington and even places like Carlisle.

A Guide to Being a First Time Bride Searching for your wedding dress is a shopping trip like no other, but as many first-time brides may find, choosing the perfect gown can often prove a daunting task.

So, to help you avoid any bridal boutique faux pas, and make the wedding dress shopping as fun and relaxing as possible we spoke to Cheryl Nugent of Champagne Brides in Workington for some expert first-time bridal advice.

Cheryl said: “For any first-time bride, the first thing we would do is have a relaxed, informal chat in the comfort of the studio on a one-to-one basis.” Cheryl advises bringing an entourage as small as possible. She added: “For brides, mums are best. Everyone sees everyone else differently and at the end of the day it’s all about the bride, fulfilling her needs and making it as pleasurable for her as possible.”

Moving onto the finer details, Cheryl believes that getting to know the bride and building up a rapport is the key to helping and advising her along the way. Cheryl added: “To help me get onto the same wavelength as the bride, it’s all about listening to her, ticking each box, and finding her dream dress. I would ask her what type of wedding she is having: church, hotel or abroad, If she has a theme and what she does for a living. It’s all about sharing information and helping me to determine her personality so I can work around that.”

While many women may know exactly what they are looking for in a dress, others can be left completely overwhelmed by the selection of fabrics, shapes and colours.

Cheryl said: “It can be overwhelming, and a lot of girls often wonder where to start. I would always ask the bride what her likes and dislikes are, and then I would begin showing her all the different shapes.”

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Cheryl explained that there are only eight basic shapes to bridal wear which include: straight cut, princess line, empire line, fitted and drop waisted shape, A-line, fishtail/mermaid, full fairytale princess and Edwardian drape.

Cheryl continued: “As I’m showing each dress, I’m taking note of her body shape, and body language. I would engage in lots of opening questions including what she does for a living as I believe her dress could be an extension to her personality.

“I would always say to a bride, ‘don’t worry, if you don’t like a dress, you won’t insult me.’ Cheryl said that even if a bride says she dislikes a certain shape, she would still have her try on each one, as often they can surprise themselves. It’s good to allow the bride to explore each shape.”

For beautiful designer dresses to suit any budget coupled with a personal service and expert knowledge, look no further than Champagne Brides. Opening times: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm.

Grey is the New Black Mens’ Formal Wear is taking a front seat in the bridal world this season, with the groom taking a real interest in what he will be wearing on the big day.

Gone are the days when the groom simply turned up in his Sunday best! In recent years the choice on the high street has widened substantially, and this season sees the designer look from the London catwalks making its way onto retailers’ rails.

The new colour is grey - overtaking the very popular royal blue from last season. Lounge suits are still a very comfortable choice for the discerning groom, with the introduction of a signature tweed waistcoat. Tweed has been very popular in high fashion stores, but may be just a little overpowering in a full suit for a wedding in the height of the summer.

A tweed waistcoat is just enough to keep this season’s groom looking dapper on his big day. Cravats are being replaced by business ties and hankies, but are still chosen in colours to match or compliment the bridesmaids.

The Wedding Warehouse in Carlisle recently won a prestigious accolade for “Best Groomswear Supplier� in the English Wedding Awards. The team at The Wedding Warehouse have been responsible for dressing many grooms over the years and have seen fashions change.

Managing Director Ailsa Taylor told us that not every groom wants that modern look; some men are very set on a traditional morning suit. This look is also now available in a wide range of options: from a more traditional wool herringbone weave in black, grey or navy, to a lightweight modern mohair tailcoat suit in several different colourways, including two shades of the popular grey.

This means that someone wanting a traditional look, with a modern twist, can dress to impress his bride.

To browse the full collection, visit www.peterposh. co.uk before making an appointment at The Wedding Warehouse. 01228 595956 or info@bforbride.com

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Have A Blooming Good Day With every wedding comes the dreaded budget and no matter how big or small your coffers may be it can be hard to stick to.

A key item on any wedding list is the flowers and depending on which you choose they could end up being costlier than you may think.

Considering the season is key when planning your wedding flowers as some blooms may be harder to get a hold of when they are not in season. If the flowers you choose are not widely available around your special day, then the cost of them could skyrocket and could mean you end up straying over-budget.

By choosing and buying flowers which are in season, it should help you to stay within your budget and you will be able to afford to make your flower arrangements bigger, better and a spectacle that you and all your guests expect.

As well as the financial benefits of buying in-season, fresh flowers tend to look healthier and are able to stand up to the weather better.

If you are tying the knot in September or October some of the best seasonal bouquets to choose from are: Iris, Magnolia, Roses’, Snap Dragon and Kangaroo Raw. As well as being stylish and seasonal they will have a fresh look to them and will brighten up the day of your wedding.

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Of course, if you did want to go against the grain and select a strain which were out of season, a good florist should be able to source them. However do keep in mind that they may have clocked up more air miles than on your honeymoon and may look about as fresh as your other half the morning after his stag-do.

The advice for any bride-to-be is to go and speak directly to your choice of florist and explain to them the theme and style of wedding you are planning and the amount of flowers you will need. It is also a good idea to take along photographs of your wedding dress, some of your venue and ceremony and a fabric swatch of the bridesmaid’s dresses so the florist can really get a feel for your vision and importantly flag up any issues with colour scheme or practicality.

Whatever you decide, it is your wedding day and you should choose which flowers you love the best and if they happen to be in season, even better!

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If the Shoe Fits Between posing for photographs, mingling and dancing there will be very little opportunity for the Bride to sit down and take a load off. Therefore a comfortable pair of shoes is a vital part of your wedding outfit.

Here are a few simple, but important pointers to take heed of when shoe hunting.

It is possible to find a pair of comfortable bridal shoes that are also aesthetically appealing. But, be realistic, and think about what you usually wear; if you’re not used to wearing heels, then your wedding day probably isn’t the best time to opt for killer heels. Likewise, if you’re not used to sky scrapers, don’t risk them on the big day or you’ll be desperate to get them off before you’ve even finished your first glass of champagne.

Now, this doesn’t mean you have to go for a style that would seem more appropriate on your grandma. Do your research, find a style that complements your dress and be honest with yourself when trying them on. Ask yourself, will I be able to last a full day and night in these shoes?

Next, think about your venue. If you’re having a beach wedding, a pair of six inch heels is a no go, similarly if you’re having photographs on a lawn – you could end up sinking into the grass. If you’ve opted for an outdoor ceremony then heading inside for the reception, consider bringing an extra pair of shoes suitable for each venue; they can be looked after by a bridesmaid until needed.

Decide whether you want to make a statement. It is becoming more popular for brides to wear shorter dresses and wear a pair of statement shoes, whether it’s a bold colour, a floral pattern or a much coveted pair of Louboutins.

Just remember to keep these three simple things in mind: • They have to be comfortable • What do I usually wear?

• Always allow enough time to wear them in

Like everything else when it comes to weddings, timing is important! Not only will you need to know your heel height for your dress fittings but you need to have enough time to break them in. There is nothing that can ruin a special day more than burning blisters. Wear your shoes in the house, when you’re doing the house work or even just sitting watching TV.

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A Guide To Wedding Prep

Getting married is one of the biggest life events you’ll ever have to prepare for so finding the perfect stylist is part and parcel to ensuring your wedding dreams come true.

The next stages of preparation Two months before:

Brown’s of Lockerbie’s Wedding Hair Stylist, Jeenine Davies gave us her top tips on making sure your bridal hair turns out to be everything you ever dreamt of.

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Perfect pre wedding preparation - one year/six months: Choosing your hair stylist at least one year to six months prior to your big day is essential to ensuring you aren’t left feeling disappointed with your hair at the last minute.

Make sure to have an in-depth consultation discussing the bride’s likes and dislikes Consider: face shape, hair type, and a hair style that will both compliment the bride and her dress Think about: hair accessories, veil, and tiara, wedding theme, and venue Talk about: hair care, products.

And: remember to book the stylist once you are happy.

Once all this information has been gathered I like to build a relationship with the bride to help create their vision for the big day. Offering my professional advice, gaining their trust and seeing a happy couple fills me with joy. It’s such a magical day, and following the right preparation creates a calming and relaxed atmosphere, getting the perfect day off to the perfect start.

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A trial run, trying different hair ideas and incorporating veils, tiaras and hair pieces Bridesmaids’ trial booked Advice on hair colour treatments and cutting before the big day

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Hair treatments and a chance to discuss any concerns the bride may be having Hair coloured and cut One final hair trial

As a professional, these guidelines are there to guarantee the bride; wedding party and family are happy with how their hair will look and to ultimately ensure they are comfortable with every last detail.

Now, relax and enjoy your time as a bride-to-be.

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Bridal Beauty: A Guide To Glowing Skin

The countdown to your wedding is on and when it comes to skincare and beauty prep, there’s no such thing as starting too soon.

The Guide’s beauty guru, Bridget Foster explains why taking care of your skin prior to your big day is so important.

A good skincare routine is essential to maintaining healthy skin and is something that most people should try and get into the habit of long before their special day.

Cosmetic treatments are becoming exceedingly popular and although I’m not against it, I don’t think people explore skincare enough before going ahead with treatments including Botox and fillers.

The second addition to your skin care is an exfoliator.

Depending on the type and strength of the chosen product, it is a good idea to exfoliate 2-3 times a week in order to get rid of any dead skin cells, clean out your pores and make your skin glow. Ideally, choose a glycolic fruit acid based exfoliator over a scrub.

Good glycolic exfoliators can be very expensive but many salons do offer this as a treatment. A great one to start which is gentle and not too abrasive is the REN Glyco Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask - £32 available locally in M&S.

The one thing I would change in your skincare is your cleanser. Many cleansers strip the skin of its natural oils that we need to help keep a protective barrier against free radical. Leaving us tight & dry or produce more oil to compensate.

Balm cleansers help to balance out your complexion, while protecting your skin from any irritation. My favourite is Emma Hardi Cleanser which can double up as a night balm.

Starter kit comes at £25 in Marks & Spencer.

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The Icing on the Cake A wedding cake is never just a ‘cake’. It’s a decorative centrepiece, integral to the wedding itself, traditionally thought to bring good luck to all those who eat and share it.

When it comes to planning your wedding day, there are few decisions as delicious as choosing your wedding cake, so we put together five top tips to follow when making the tastiest decision of your life.

Create a mood board by cutting out lots of images of differently designed wedding cakes. There are so many to choose from nowadays that it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all the different styles out there. Don’t feel limited to pictures of cakes or desserts; you could include anything from fabric swatches, photos, paintings, jewellery, the venue or even somewhere special like a holiday destination.

Stick to a budget. We all know how expensive a wedding day can be, what with the dress, venue, and cars, along with everything else, so it’s easy to get carried away when thinking about how you want your cake to look. Make sure to discuss your budget with your cake maker so you aren’t left with any surprises.

Sample as many flavours as you can. It’s not all about fruit cake these days, and pretty much, anything goes, so ask your baker to sample the cakes, frostings and fillings so you can get an idea of how the finished product will taste. It will also help you to decide whether you want more than one flavour. It’s a difficult job, but somebody has to do it.

Consider wedding cupcakes. Cupcakes are a popular treat and it doesn’t look like they will be disappearing any time soon. Cupcakes not only make a great alternative to a traditional wedding cake, but they also act as wedding favours for guests to take home to enjoy.

Band for Life No wedding is complete without the exchanging of rings; this tradition dates back centuries and is more prominent now than ever before.

Historically it would only be the bride that would take a ring from the groom although modern tradition dictates both parties take a wedding band. The wedding ring has always been placed on the third finger of the left hand; this is because folklore dictates that it is the only finger with a vein that connects to the heart.

We spoke to Stephen Jopson of Jopsons Jewellers for his tips on picking the perfect ring.

For the perfect wedding rings in Carlisle it has to be Jopsons Jewellers. The local family jewellers have been supplying the city’s dearly beloved with these treasured items for over 50 years.

Located in Carlisle’s historic quarter the traditional jeweler stocks award winning wedding bands for all tastes including both yellow and white gold, platinum and palladium rings.

Stephen added: “When choosing your wedding rings this is something you both must try on. This is the item from your big day you will both take away and most likely wear for the rest of your life; so of course you must make the correct decision.

“With so many options now available, plain matching bands are bottom of the list for us, although very much available.

Ladies are opting to have diamonds set in the band to complement the engagement ring, where as gents are opting for a patterns or alternative finishes on their bands.

“This is a memento to each other so having the rings engraved is also possible, and a nice touch as a reminder of your big day.”

The jewellery stalwarts offer a bespoke service to customers as most rings are made to order, this means that special requests, engravings and individual sizing can all be catered for.

Stephen added: “Please remember to leave enough time to have the rings made as most are made to your specification.

Also alterations may be required before the wedding day so try them on with enough time to be altered. If you plan on losing weight this can affect the size of your finger so make sure you order rings that can be altered in the future.”

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Asparagus and spring pea risotto From Chef Paul Gaylor ‘fonduta Quattro formaggi’

Serves 4

Made In the late spring or early summer this risotto brings out the best of some truly wonderful seasonal ingredients, home grown asparagus and tender sweet peas. I use a medley of 4 creamy Italian cheeses for this dish, but feel free to experiment and choose your own favourites. As the asparagus is tender at this time of year, there is no need to peel it.

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1 litre light chicken or vegetable stock 50g unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled, finely chopped ½ clove garlic, crushed 275g Riso Gallo Gran Riserva rice 120 ml dry white wine 300g fresh asparagus tips 150g fresh peas (out of their pods), frozen is also fine For the fonduta 50g gorgonzola cheese 50g fontina cheese 50g tallegio cheese 75g parmesan cheese, freshly grated 90ml milk 60ml double cream 1tsp cornflour

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Place the stock in a pan, bring it to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and keep it hot.

Cut the asparagus in 3 cm lengths.

Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy based pan, add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.

Add the rice, mix well with the onions and cook for 2 minutes until the rice is well coated.

Add the wine and cook for one minute to evaporate it and completely absorbed.

Add a ladle of hot stock and simmer , stirring constantly, until all has been absorbed Add the asparagus and peas and mix well Continue to add the stock a ladle at a time until all is absorbed After 18-20 minutes check for the required ‘’al dente’’ texture…the rice should be tender, but with a firm bite in the centre. Cover the risotto with a lid and leave to stand for 2 minutes.

For the fonduta… heat the milk, cornflour and cream in a pan to the boil. Add the tallegio, fontina and gorgonzola cheeses and 50g of the parmesan, stir into the cream to melt it, stir until whole mix is smooth and creamy.

Divide the risotto between 4 serving plates, spoon some of the fonduta over each risotto, sprinkle over the remaining parmesan and serve.

Manon’s Mother’s Day Treat

Courtesy of Wild Zucchinis, treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a delicious brunch of warmed crumpets, smoked salmon, and poached eggs with a twist.

Ingredients: • • • • •

2 warmed crumpets 75 g Smoked Salmon Dill and lime sauce Spicy beetroot 1 poached egg

For The Dill Sauce: • • • • •

1 tbsp Natural Yogurt 1 tbsp Cream Cheese Zest 1/2 small lime 50g finely chopped cucumber 1 tbsp Finely chopped Dill

For The Spiced Beetroot: • • • •

1kg grated raw beetroot Pinch paprika Touch of Balsamic Glaze Salt / Pepper

Method:

First Make Dill sauce and Spiced beetroot Poach an egg for 3 minutes by gently sliding it from a ramekin to a saucepan filled with simmering water (not boiling) and 1 tbsp of distilled vinegar Put your crumpets in a warm oven With the Crumpet as your base add some Dill Sauce, then Smoked Salmon followed by the Poached Egg, Beetroot and topped with more Dill Sauce.

Lastly: Lots and lots of love!!!

Happy Mother’s day!

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THE BUSH

What would be your last supper?

If I had to choose one meal as my last supper it would have to be pizza. Nothing fancy, just a good old takeaway pizza.

Or a Sunday roast dinner with all the trimmings - I can’t decide.

Who is your favourite celebrity chef and why?

If I’m honest I don’t really watch a lot of television, as I can’t stand it. I do follow Gordon Ramsey and Marco Pierre White, but most of my friends are chefs so I get a lot of my inspiration from them and they help me to stay ahead of the game.

What is your idea of food hell?

My absolute worst nightmare is fast food, especially McDonalds. I was brought up on proper home cooked food, hotpot and traditional dishes, so even as a child I remember hating McDonalds. I just think it’s disgusting.

What’s the strangest ingredient you have ever come across?

I travelled around Asia six years ago and came across a Dragon Fruit. I’d never seen one before so it was something new to me. I was surprised at the white flesh and black specks inside, but it tasted amazing, so it was a shock really the sight of it and then the taste. I wasn’t expecting it to taste so nice.

Who does all the cooking at home?

I do all the cooking at home, as I live alone. I would usually make something really easy as after a long day at work I don’t really fancy cooking, so would have something simple like a takeaway.

What is your favourite cuisine?

Probably Italian and Chinese are my favourite cuisines. I recently went to Italy and we had really simple dishes from local restaurants, but it was amazing and just completely authentic Italian cooking.

Tony Jackson has been head chef at The Bush in Cockermouth for the past four months. Honing his skills over the last ten years, Tony hopes to one day own his own restaurant and believes staying ahead of the game is the key to culinary success.

Serving up homely traditional dishes at The Bush, Tony’s kitchen style is pub grub done properly.

What is your favourite ingredient and why?

I don’t have a favourite as there are so many interesting ingredients out there, but spices play a bit part in my cooking.

I like to cook a lot of curries so I’m definitely big on trying out all different spices.

What is your first memory of the kitchen?

My first memory of a working kitchen was when my dad used to take me to work with him. He used to be an agency chef so he took me all over the local areas and he also worked as a chef at Millers Steel Factory in Cockermouth and British Steel in Workington.

He’s been my biggest inspiration throughout my career.

What is your ultimate comfort food?

My ultimate comfort food when I’m having a chilled evening would have to be a Chinese.

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Warming Winter Soup: Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper When the weather is bitterly cold, nothing will warm you up more than a steaming hot bowl of soup. Try this deliciously easy roasted butternut squash and red pepper for a hearty homemade lunch.

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1 x Butternut squash peeled & chopped in to chunks 2 x Red Peppers deseeded & quartered 6 x cloves of garlic (less if your not so keen) 2 medium or 1 x large onion finely chopped 2 x sticks of celery finely chopped • 1 x large carrot grated • 800 mls chicken stock • 1 crushed dried chilli (1 gives it a noticeable but not firey kick) • Fresh herbs of your choice (sage, rosemary, thyme)

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In the mean time gently soften the onions, celery and carrot with a splash of olive oil and good dollop of butter. Add chilli once softened.

Remove herbs if crispy and put butternut squash etc. in with the onion mixture. Add 600mls of stock.

Puree mixture in batches until smooth and lump free.

Pass through a sieve to omit any unwanted skin. This gives a smooth as silk consistency making it dinner party standards.

Reheat on a low heat gradually adding remaining stock until you have your desired consistency and season with white pepper.

Butternut squash seeds are an excellent source of dietary fiber and mono-unsaturated fatty acids that benefit for heart health.Also,they are rich in protein, minerals, and numerous health-benefiting vitamins.

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Spreading the Ap-‘peel’

of Marmalade How do you have your toast in the morning? In this age of mass production, it might seem like the average Brit is more likely to reach for a tub of Nutella than a jar of homemade marmalade, but the Dalemain Marmalade Festival has proved this not to be the case.

As the Marmalade Awards enter their 12th year, the popularity of good quality, artisan marmalade is on the rise and the future is looking golden for marmalade.

By Sarah Sinclair

The annual awards, which take place in Dalemain, just outside of Penrith, are renowned as a unique competition and are entered and judged by the most dedicated of marmalade lovers, Pam ‘The Jam’ Corbin and Dan Lepard have been the esteemed judges for the last decade, tasting the world’s best selection of preserves.

The Marmalade Awards were founded with the purpose of growing and championing this very British custom and the event is an opportunity for marmalade creators to shine, with the winners receiving huge international recognition and exposure. When launched in 2005, the first competition received just 50 entries, last year 3,500 entries were sent in from as far afield as Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Singapore.

With huge international interest, the awards are now becoming established in other countries. The inaugural Australian Festival of Marmalade recently launched under the umbrella organisation Jane said: “With some you just know straight away that this is the winner. It’s very exciting because with every jar you think ‘this might be the one’ and when we do find the one we are saying it is the best homemade marmalade in the world.”

This year will also see the launch of a number of the Homemade Competition for amateur marmalade makers along with a number of other exciting new categories. These include Gardener’s Marmalade, for inventive gardeners who grow their own ingredients, ‘Octogenarians & Upwards’, a special category that recognises the huge gift that older people give to cooking and ‘Children’s Marmalade’ for Children aged 13 and under.

The Marmalade Awards 2017 will take place on Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 March at Dalemain House and

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Sticky Marmalade Loaf Cake This is a very simple recipe for a very tasty loaf cake.

Use good quality marmalade for best results, homemade is ideal if you have some.

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200g soft butter, in pieces 225g caster sugar 4 large eggs 150g self-raising flour 1 rounded tsp baking powder 100g ground almonds

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75g icing sugar 3 tbsp marmalade Grated zest of 2 oranges 100 ml orange juice

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4. Butter a 7cmdeep, 20cm round spring form cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

Whisk together the butter, caster sugar, eggs, self raising flour, baking powder and ground almonds until combined. Spoon into the prepared tin, smooth the top and bake on a baking tray for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, whisk the icing sugar with the marmalade, orange zest and juice. Set aside to dissolve.

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, prick all over the top with a skewer and spoon over the marmalade syrup.

Leave to cool in the tin before serving.

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Tara’s Valentine’s Tipples In the next series of Tara’s Tipples, our resident cocktail connoisseur, Tara McGrady, rustles up some flirtatious blends that are sure to sweeten up your betrothed this Valentine’s Day. Tara is a keen mixologist and forager based in Whitehaven.

She combines her two passions to create amazing artisan alcoholic drinks forged straight from the beautiful Cumbrian landscape.

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Champagne or Prosecco Elderflower Liqueur Edible Hibiscus Cocktail skewer

Method:

Pour 20ml of Elderflower liqueur into a flute or saucer, top with your favourite Champagne or Prosecco and garnish with the edible hibiscus - The ideal Valentine’s eve treat.

Rose Garden

As far as drinks go, nothing is more Valentine’s appropriate than a pretty pink cocktail, adorned with fresh flowers and with a serious floral undertone. This is the perfect aperitif for you and your Beau on Val’s day, with the sweetness of the lemonade balancing out the sharpness of the lemon.

Pleasing on the pallet and pleasing on the eye, what is not to love about this?!

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30ml Gin 30ml Rose Liqueur Juice of half a lemon 1 x Egg White Fentiman’s Rose Lemonade Edible Flowers

Method:

Combine the gin, rose liqueur and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker. Add the egg whites and shake until it creates a foamy consistency. Add ice and shake for a further minute then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Top with the rose lemonade and decorate with as many edible flowers/ rose petals as you like.

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Let Them Eat Cake

Flirtini

Inspired by one of my favourite bar’s signature cocktails the ‘Let them eat cake.’

You will need:

This theatrical looking cocktail is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth and incorporates the winning combination of gin and elderflower liqueur. I think Portobello gin works best with this recipe, but you can use your favourite gin and it will still taste divine.

This is creamy, beautiful, fragrant and served on the rocks… oh and did I mention it’s topped with a mini Battenberg?

Ideal.

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60ml Raspberry Vodka 50ml Pink Grapefruit juice 30ml Chambord Half a passion fruit to garnish

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Double strain (for a smooth consistency) into a chilled martini glass and add the passion fruit for decoration.

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30ml Gin 20ml Sloe Gin 20ml Elderflower Liqueur Apple Juice Mini Battenberg for garnish

Method:

Combine the gin, sloe gin, elderflower liqueur and apple juice in a cocktail shaker over ice and shake well. Make sure you use a good quality apple juice as this will help to give it a more creamy consistency. Pour into a glass tumbler of crushed ice and decorate with a mini Battenberg for the sweetest Valentine’s cocktail going.

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FEB THREE FLIPPING DELICIOUS

28 PANCAKE IDEAS It’s the return of an annual affair that allows us to tuck into a pile of pancakes without feeling an ounce of guilt.

Here’s our pick of the best pancake recipes for everyone to enjoy.

The Gluten Free One

The Chocolate Lovers One

Ingredients:

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100g (3½oz) ground almonds 25g (1oz) coconut flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tsp baking-powder 4 organic free-range eggs 200ml (7fl oz) coconut milk seeds from 1 vanilla pod 1 tbsp runny honey 2 tbsp coconut oil

Method:

Put the ground almonds in a large mixing-bowl. Sift the coconut flour, cinnamon and baking-powder over the top and mix together thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the coconut milk, vanilla seeds and runny honey, and then beat this into the dry mixture to make a smooth batter.

Heat a small non-stick frying-pan over a low heat. Add a little coconut oil and drop a large spoonful of pancake batter into the hot pan (the mixture should be enough for four pancakes). Cook for one minute, then flip the pancake over and cook for a further minute on the other side until golden brown.

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150 g plain flour 30 g cocoa powder 2.5 tsp baking powder 60 g caster sugar 2 large free-range eggs 165 ml semi-skimmed milk 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method:

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and sugar. In a jug, gently whisk together the eggs and milk, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix everything gently until just combined – over-whisking can result in rubbery pancakes, so a few lumps left in the mixture are fine.

Cover with clingfilm and leave in the fridge for 20 minutes to rest.

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and brush lightly with oil. Using a large spoon, carefully drop batter onto the base of the pan to make pancakes about 10cm across. Cook for roughly 45 seconds until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the pancake is lightly browned on the underside, then flip over and cook for a further 45 seconds. Remove and set aside on a plate. Add more oil to the pan as necessary. Stack the pancakes separated by greaseproof paper to prevent sticking, and keep warm until all the pancakes are cooked.

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250 g leftover roasted butternut squash 1 fresh red chilli 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 30 g Parmesan cheese , plus extra to serve 1 large free-range egg 280 ml semi-skimmed milk 150 g self-raising flour 1 whole nutmeg , for grating olive oil

Method:

Remove the skin from the roasted squash, then deseed and finely chop the chilli. Pick and finely chop the rosemary leaves, discarding the stalks, and finely grate the Parmesan.

In a large bowl, mash the squash with a fork, then whisk in the egg, milk and flour. Add the chilli, rosemary, Parmesan and a grating of nutmeg. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and, once hot, add half a ladle of mixture per pancake into the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 mins on each side, until golden and crisp Top it Off: Millionaires Shortbread: crush some shortbread onto your pancake followed by drizzles of caramel sauce (carnation caramel works well) and finish off with lashings of melted chocolate.

Go Bananas: Slice some bananas and scatter over your pancakes. Finish off this classic with a big dollop of Nutella and some chopped nuts.

The American Dream: Blueberries and maple syrup is an American staple and it’s not surprising why. Scatter some fresh blueberries over your pancakes and finish with gallons of syrup.

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Go Vegan At Kat’s Kitchen

By Sarah Sinclair

‘Veganuary’ - the trend which involves going vegan for January - might officially be over but the lifestyle is going nowhere.

Compassionate eating has become a phenomenon, as we think more carefully about where our produce comes from, and an increasing number of people are adopting a vegan dietary lifestyle - or a plant-based diet - for a healthier and happier way to live. The benefits have proven to be bountiful, including weight loss, increased energy levels and clearer skin.

Since Kat Hale opened her vegetarian and vegan cafe in Keswick, the amazing response she has received from her customers has helped her on her own journey towards veganism.

Kat, a vegetarian transitioning to a full vegan diet, spent eight months researching before opening her doors back in August last year and believes this to be the way forward.

She said: “Since I started here I have personally lost two stone through physically changing my diet and having the access to this food all the time, it’s nice, it’s healthy and it’s enjoyable, I don’t miss anything in particular.”

However, the prospect of making such a huge lifestyle change can be daunting for us omnivores. This is something Kat knows well and is why she wants to help others on the path to a plant-based life.

She explained: “If you’re an omnivore or a pescatarian it is a bigger step change but I think the key is to look at it as moving into a plant based diet. If your motivation for doing it is health and compassion for animals, then moving to a plant based diet is a good way to start because it’s not that difficult.”

Her kitchen offers a large selection of gluten and dairy-free options and as everything is freshly home-made, they are able to accommodate any dietary requirements. The relaxed eatery has become a haven for diners in Cumbria where up until now vegetarian options have been few and far between. Customers from Newcastle, Manchester, Northern Ireland and even Canada, have got in touch to ensure they have somewhere tasty and welcoming to eat during their visit to The Lakes.

Kat said: “The key to this place is we want as many people as possible to be able to eat here.”

She added: “Often they’ll go away and are generally impressed because the food is nice, it’s tasty and it’s filling just because there’s no meat doesn’t make it any less filling.”

Kat has built up quite the repertoire and her dynamic menu is frequented by specials such as the popular Shepherdess pie, Moroccan stew and black bean chilli made with chocolate. Over the coming issues, Kat will be regularly sharing some of her favourite recipes and tips for approaching a plant-based diet, exclusively for Guide readers. And what better way to start the journey than with a delicious vegan Ginger Loaf.

Vegan Ginger Loaf “One of the most common things people ask me is ‘what do I replace eggs with?’

There are a number of options for replacing eggs and it really depends on what you’re making. This Gingerbread recipe uses something called a flax egg, which is made from milled flaxseed which you can buy at your local supermarket. It is made up of one part flaxseed to three parts water. To replace an egg with flax seed, use 50 grams of flax egg per egg and you can replace up to five eggs in a recipe, for example, if this recipe was vegetarian rather than vegan it would include two eggs, so instead I have used 100g of flax egg.

All you do is add it to water and blend with a stick blender, for less than a minute until it is all well combined and takes on an egg-like consistency - don’t worry about the colour.

The flax egg doesn’t change the taste or add any flavouring, although it does have a slight texture so you do sometimes notice a little crunchiness. I use flax egg in my scones, banana loaf and gingerbread.”

Method 1.

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Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) Prep loaf tin - grease and line bottom and sides Whisk in freestanding of hand-held mixer sugar and flax egg until light and fluffy 4. Add in apple and ginger mix and whisk to combine 5. In a separate bowl sieve flour, baking powder, bicarbonate soda and ground ginger together 6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and spread to sugar until completely combined and a smooth batter is created 7. Pour batter into a loaf tin smooth the top to even out mixture 8. Bake for 35 minutes, check for signs of browning.

Cover with tin foil if top is sufficiently brown, to prevent burning.

9. Bake for further 15 minutes and check 10. Remove from oven and cool in tray for 10 minutes or so before turning to rack to completely cool.

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205g Dark Brown Sugar 100g Flax egg (egg substitute) 200g Apple Sauce with 2.5cm fresh ginger grated into juice 260g Self Raising flour 1tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Bicarbonate Soda 2 tbsp dried ground ginger 120g Vegan spread - melted 69

BLUES & HUES

By Sarah Sinclair

In his latest painting, artist Graham Twyford has captured the essence of Brunton Park and it has gone down well with fans.

Every match day, thousands of devoted Carlisle United fans flock through the gates of Brunton Park. Warwick Road comes alive with the buzz of excitement and anticipation. The unmistakable hum of activity can be heard, as queues form outside Claire’s Bakery and budding fans clutch their Fathers as they dash towards the crowded stands.

In the latest installment of his Wet Streets

by Twilight series, artist Graham Twyford has perfectly depicted the renowned Brunton Park ritual. Re-creating every magnificent match-day detail, Graham has managed to capture the exceptional atmosphere and nothing illustrates this more than the humanity of the characters on his canvas.

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Graham began the Wet Streets by Twilight series after moving away from the Lakeland landscapes he was so familiar with. Finding himself inspired by Carlisle’s charming cobbled

streets and iconic towers, he went on to paint some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. The result is series of work that has stolen the hearts of many, especially those with a soft spot for the city.

The combination of intense colour schemes and striking lighting effects lend a unique style to Graham’s paintings, allowing him to portray the familiar streets of Carlisle in a contrasting way to how they usually appear. Graham has always been drawn to the atmospheric works of Victorian painter Atkinson Grimshaw, but wanted to experiment with a modern take on the style.

Graham said: “When you use such intense effects, it adds a story and a poetry to a place that people seem to like.

“I was once asked what luminous paint I use, which amused me because I just use ordinary paint - it’s the balance of the tones that makes it work.”

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After the success of the iconic spots in the city, such as the cathedral and the citadel, the team at the Edwin Talbot gallery suggested he pay a visit to Warwick Road on a match day to see the excitement for himself.

Graham said: “I came up to Carlisle on a match day and I thought it was great, there was so much activity and hustle and bustle. It’s not a traditional spot for a painting, but it is so full of humanity that it was immediately obvious to me that it would make a great composition.”

It is the personal aspect of the painting, that makes it one of Graham’s favourites in the series. The characters portrayed are all real, painted from people he observed over several visits to Brunton Park.

He said: “People have actually identified themselves in the painting. The stewards were there every week so they became prominent characters and Claire’s Bakery also made a nice incidental addition to the work. It was about depicting the whole atmosphere.

“Carlisle has a long match day tradition, it is nice to think of all the generations of people who have walked through that spot.”

Brunton Park by Graham Twyford, is currently on display at the Edwin Talbot & Co. gallery in Carlisle. The gallery has exclusively stocked the Wet Streets by Twilight collection.

Gallery Owner, Ben Helsop said: “We’ve built the collection up over the years, each time a different area of Carlisle.

“Brunton Park has been really well received by both the club and the fans. It focuses on the part of Carlisle we have not yet managed capture.”

Exclusive to The Guide, readers can enjoy ten per cent discount on all framed Graham Twyford prints at Edwin Talbot.

Prints from the Wet Streets by Twilight collection are available to buy from the gallery. The Edwin Talbot & Co gallery offers Interest Free Credit on any piece of artwork over £300, which can be paid over 10 monthly instalments.

For more information visit www.edwintalbot.co.uk

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West Cumbria’s sports bulletin

Workington Reds

Words: John Walsh

Workington TOWN

Words: John Walsh

Workington Reds go into the last three months of the season with a reduced management team.

Derek Townsley, who joined Reds two and a half years ago as assistant to Gavin Skelton has quit because of family commitments.

Last season he led Reds to the play-off final alongside two former long-serving players, Dave Hewson and Lee Andrews.

“One of my close family members has a health issue and I need to spend more time on that. I’ve enjoyed my time with the Reds but the team is in good hands,” he said.

Hewson and Andrews’ first game in charge together after Townsley’s departure couldn’t have gone any better as they beat League leaders Rushall Olympic 2-0 t Borough Park.

For the first 25 minutes against Nantwich Reds were virtually unplayable but had to rely on a big finish to score two late goals. They led 1-0 at Blyth after a dominant first-half performance but lost it by conceding two sloppy goals at the start of the second half.

Injuries and suspensions will clearly have a part to play and Reds do not have the biggest of squads, so the fringe players could have important roles in the push for promotion.

WORKINGTON Town have been cast in the role of outsiders on the eve of their baptism in League One. Town, who finished bottom of the Championship last season, are priced at 25/1 to finish top after the regulation season.

They have also been quoted at 25/1 to lift the League One Cup in which they are drawn away to Whitehaven on Sunday, February 19.

The fact that Town are not considered to be among the favourites for the League One trophies immediately lifts some of the pressure off new coach Dave Clark and his players.

It’s a fresh start after the under-achievement of the last two years and it is expected to be a gradual process of rebuilding with hopefully progress year-on-year.

The appointment of Clark, and an avowed policy of giving youth it’s chance, inevitably means there will be set-backs along the way.

Town still have a number of places to fill before they complete their squad but Widnes are clearly happy with how the club is going about its business.

They have loaned Workington their utility back Ed Chamberlain who proved to be a very capable and talented member of the Whitehaven squad last season when he was on dual registration.

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MO T ORI N G A N D S P OR T

HAVEN BY craig wishart

Preseason training can be a long drawn out affair, for over three months the players are pushed to the limit to build their fitness levels to match that of a game environment.

It’s hopefully enough time for new players to slot in and adapt to their surroundings, but while preseason is invaluable it can never fully replicate the extreme conditions of a game and this is why the friendlies are so valuable.

Haven has four friendlies to hone their craft before the season begins in March. A 42 – 0 thrashing at the hands of Keighley in the opening game only highlighted how much work the team still have to do.

There are twelve new players in the squad which means timings and rhythm will not be at their best but this is what friendlies are for.

They’ll need to be on their game though because the next match follows shortly after; it’s another away game, this time to Barrow. Then team will travel again to Newcastle and while the final match is another away game to fierce rivals Workington.

There’s no doubt it’s not the best start but there’s still a long way to go - and that’s just to the first day of the season.

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ALL-NEW KIA SPORTAGE

A new year brings new changes and Kia’s most popular UK model has seen some exciting upgrades.

As well as the introduction of a ‘GT-line S’ model, a ‘KX-5’ version and a 1.7 DCT powertrain are now available while an updated multimedia system and new paint options have been added to the line-up. This means 2017 is set to be an exciting year for Sportage customers and the Korean car manufacturer hopes they will continue the Sportage’s popularity well into the New Year.

Since its launch in February 2016, ‘GT-Line’ on Sportage has proved to be a big success in its first year, and now the range sees an even higher specification, the ‘GT-Line S’.

This will provide the looks and styling of the GT-Line with a number of high level specification items to add further appeal to the line-up.

The ‘GT-Line S’ will be paired with the high powered 2.0 CRDi 6-speed auto and the 1.6 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT powertrains. Additions also include a heated steering wheel, headlamp washers, bi-xenon headlamps, plus much more.

Replacing the ‘First Edition’ is the KX-5. This is a rangetopping high end, highly specified model that showcases the full extent of technology that the Sportage range has to offer, available with a 2.0 CRDi engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. It features two-tone leather upholstery, electronic parking brake, wireless phone charging plus much more over the KX-4.

On ‘2’ and ‘3’ grades, the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) paired with the 1.7 CRDi engine will be available.

This improves the MPG and lowers the CO2 when compared to traditional automatics. MY17 Sportage also has an upgraded multimedia system from the ‘2’ grade and above offering a number of key improvements such as 3D Mapping, SD map updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

As for the updated paint strategy, customers can choose whether to have Standard at no additional cost or Optional and Premium paint colours, for which the price will vary accordingly. Exterior colours come in six shades including Arctic White, Planet Blue and Phantom Black.

New and improved features on the all new Kia Sportage include reversing camera system which is activated when reverse gear is selected. The full-colour screen is displayed on the satellite navigation screen and includes superimposed lines to help guide the driver into a parking space (available on '2'/'KX-2' upward).

The SLIF also gives you all the necessary information to help you stay within the limits. Using the camera on the windscreen, it reads speed limit signs along the road and overtaking restrictions, and displays the posted speed beside the speedometer and on the navigation screen. Autonomous Emergency Braking is another of the brand new safety features available and helps drivers avoid accidents by identifying critical situations early as well as reducing the severity of crashes which cannot be avoided by lowering the speed of collision.

To find out more about the All-New Kia Sportage, and to arrange a test drive, visit Walkingshaw Kia, Joseph Noble Road, Lillyhall East, Workington or call 01900 358836.

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FIAT LAUNCHES TIPO As the winner of the Autobest 2016, the newly launched Fiat Tipo Hatchback certainly lives up to all expectations.

Launched last autumn, the new FIAT Tipo hatchback is deceptively roomy, being capable of accommodating three six-feet-plus adult passengers in the rear - thanks to

class-leading legroom and outstanding headroom.

In true FIAT style, the new Tipo is packed with plenty of clever solutions that make life better for everyone on-board. Like the remarkably rich standard equipment and the availability of the Uconnect TM system with a 5" colour touchscreen display, hands-free Bluetooth system, audio streaming, text reader and voice recognition, AUX and USB ports with iPod integration, controls on the steering wheel and, on demand, rear parking camera and the new TomTom 3D Touch navigation system.

Its boot capacity is also best-in-class with a volume of 440 litres, while the Station Wagon version adds an additional 110 litres of boot space which, at 550 litres, is also class leading.

The FIAT Tipo features numerous cabin compartments with a variety of shapes and capacities totalling no less than 12 litres. Easily reachable by driver and passengers, these compartments are perfect for storing personal objects, smartphones, game consoles, bottles, coins and much more, and there is also a USB port for charging and connecting devices.

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Answers on p105 ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to I in each empty cell so every row, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to I.

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Pal (5) Calm down and take it easy (informal) (7) Two considered together (4) Not saying much (8) Cheek (5) Bird with a colourful beak (6) People who make and serve coffee (8) Outcome (6) Language of East Africa (7) Concealed difficulty (5) Amalgamate (5) Reared (4)

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Celebrating 20 years of

World Book Day

Popular children’s author, Jacqueline Wilson once said: ‘No matter how much a child might say they hate reading, there’ll be a book somewhere that they love.’

On March 2, children across West Cumbria will take part in World Book Day, dressing up as their favourite literary characters, sharing their most loved stories and appreciating the simple act of reading.

For the past 20 years, World Book Day has played a major role in encouraging children to explore the pleasures of books and reading, and across west Cumbria, primary schools will be joining in the festivities with events and activities.

There are a number of reasons why reading with your child is so beneficial and adapting a reading routine into everyday life can potentially do far more than just improve their reading skills. As well as building on their literacy skills, it also gives parents a chance to have some quiet time with their little ones, as well as improve their general knowledge and imagination. You never know, you could have the next Roald Dahl on your hands.

As part of this year’s World Book Day, more than 15 million £1 National Book Tokens will be handed out to schools across the country to mark the special day, which is almost one for every youngster under 18 in the UK and Ireland. All you need to do is take it to your local bookseller and swap it for one of the TEN exclusive, new and completely free World Book Day books. (See below) Alternatively you can also use your token to get £1 off any full price book or even audio book instead (as long as it costs at least £2.99).

To celebrate World Book Day marking 20 years, here at The Guide Magazine we are on the lookout for west Cumbria’s budding young authors and are asking you to come up with a creative short story (no more than 500 words) for the chance to win a £10 Book Voucher. and have your story published in our next magazine. All you have to do is send your short story to our editor, Rachel Flynn at Phoenix House, Jacktrees Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5BD The £1 World Book Day books for 2017 in full: • Peppa Loves World Book Day (Ladybird) - It's World Book Day and Peppa and George are allowed to dress up as their favourite characters for school. George knows exactly what he wants to be, but Peppa has so many favourite stories, she can't decide who to go as…

• Everyone Loves Underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort (Simon & Schuster Children’s Books) - Dinosaurs love them. Pirates love them. Even Monsters love them. Everyone loves underpants.

• Where’s Wally? The Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford (Walker Books) - Wow! Another fiendish and fantastical challenge in Wally's third classic activity book!

Join Wally on his quest through magical and bizarre fantasy lands in his third best-selling classic adventure.

• Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks (Macmillan) - Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. Only Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that.

For more information on how you can get directly involved in World Book Day head online to www. worldbookday.com

• Horrid Henry: Funny Fact Files by Francesca Simon (Orion Children’s Books) - An exclusive World Book Day 2017 collection of Horrid Henry's best and most brilliant facts! Collated especially to celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Book Day, this hilarious compilation includes everything you need to know about Horrid Henry, from fiendish facts and how-to's, to top-secret diary excerpts and Purple Hang Gang passwords.

• Good Old Timmy and Other Stories by Enid Blyton (Hodder Children’s Books) - After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the boy? Will Timmy lead them to the answer?

• An as yet untitled book by David Walliams (HarperCollins) • Butterfly Beach by Jacqueline Wilson (Corgi) - Selma can't wait to go on holiday with her best friend forever, Tina. But a holiday with Tina means a holiday with her triplet sisters, too - and it's not long before Selma feels like the odd one out. Can their shared love of butterflies bring Selma and Tina together again?

• Island by David Almond (Hodder Children’s Books) - A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne, by David Almond, author of the prize-winning Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey. Sixteen-year old Louise travels with her father to the island of Lindisfarne every year ever since she can remember - it's the place Louise's mother loved best of all. The arrival of Hassan from wartorn Syria changes everything.

• Dead of Night: A Front Lines Story by Michael Grant (Egmont) - Rio Richlin doesn’t have superpowers. She is an ordinary young woman. A soldier in the American army, wearing a uniform, carrying a rifle, and fighting alongside thousands who are trying to make a difference, trying to change the world.

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Anne Kelly:

West Cumbria’s Unsung Hero

By Sarah Sinclair

The woman behind Whitehaven’s Solway Hall and nearly 30 years of youth theatre in West Cumbria has been recognised with a West Cumbria Community Heros Award, but for Anne Kelly, the only prize that matters is seeing the kids smile on stage.

The driving force behind Rosehill Youth Theatre and more recently, The Solway Hall, Anne Kelly has worked tirelessly for the past 29 years, to ensure that performing arts remain accessible to young people in West Cumbria.

Anne said: “Why me? I don’t know. It’s heart-warming to think that there are some people out there that appreciate it. I am really grateful and thankful, but I don’t do it for the trophies, I do it for the kids.”

Anne became involved with Rosehill Youth Theatre when her daughter, who now works alongside her, wanted to join a production of The King and I. She began helping with the costumes backstage, alongside other parents.

She said: “I’ve got no qualifications, only life experience.

When people my age left school there was no such thing as performing arts at college, you just left school and got a job.

Rosehill Youth Theatre has been a registered charity for eight years and after a brief stint in Cleator Moor, Anne led the group in taking over the Civic Hall in Whitehaven, which had previously been out of action for five years. After a total refurbishment, the group succeeded in reopening the building in 2015, as The Solway Hall.

Anne explained: “When we got the phone call to say we had got it, I was so shocked but absolutely over the moon. I thought ‘my kids no longer have to go and look for another stage, they’ve got their own’ and that’s always been my dream.

It has been a challenge that would not have been possible without the support of the wonderful team around her, but the hard work is paying off and the dream is well on the way to becoming a reality. Not only do Anne’s kids have the stage they’ve always wanted, but the future looks bright for 82

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The Solway Hall, with a packed schedule for the year ahead, from fundraising events to celebrity appearances.

Anne said: “We’ve been open almost 18 months now and it’s nice that people are starting to see that we are open and are starting to use it again. We have given it a full refurbishment and have now got weddings and christenings booked in. We are doing what we can to make it a centrepiece for Whitehaven.”

With this in mind, Anne has no intention of giving it up anytime soon. Anne and the team at The Solway Hall, will continue to work devotedly to give the young people of West Cumbria the stage they deserve.

Anne added: “We aren’t going anywhere. We’re going to move on and make this place a bigger and better. The staff in here have all got day jobs apart from me and they all work exceptionally hard. If it wasn’t for the volunteers this place would not function. They are what makes it work - teamwork.”

The team at The Solway Hall are always on the lookout for volunteers to support them. Whether you are interested in admin, bar work, front of house, stage assistance or general helping out, you can further your experience at The Solway Hall.

For more information visit www.thesolwayhall.com

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‘Everybody Get Up’ for 5IVE It’s been 20 years since 5ive first sprung onto the pop scene bringing us classic hits including ‘Everybody Get Up’ and ‘Keep On Movin.’ Brought together as teenagers, the group sold more than 20 million records, making them Britain’s biggest pop group.

Now the group, made up of Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, and Scott Robinson are back, brining their ultimate hits to Whitehaven. Rachel Flynn caught up with Ritchie, ahead of their performance at The Solway Hall in February.

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A late 20th century musical memory masterclass www.stanwix.com / 016973 32666

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5ive is all grown up, how is it all going?

“We always say this, its better this time around. We appreciate it wholeheartedly, whereas before I think we were just so tired and worn out that we couldn’t always appreciate it as much as we should. When you’ve only had two hours sleep, waking up in Taiwan, instead of feeling like ‘oh wow, I’m in Taiwan’ you’re more thinking, ‘oh, I haven’t been in my own bed for months’, but now it’s like, ‘where we playing next?

Where we going now?’ It’s amazing.”

You have some massive hits - what’s the response when you perform all your classics?

“Something that makes me really proud is the response that our band actually gets. I think it’s a lot to do with the fact that our songs are very up-tempo, upbeat, in your face.

We don’t do ballads, they’re feel good songs, and at the end of the day it’s what Pop is all about – escaping from the normality of your life and going into a sort of happy world, and we like to do that with a bit of edge as well.”

5ive will be performing at The Solway Hall in February, what can we expect?

“Were coming to Cumbria, really looking forward to it and whenever I come, I always feel dead proud and think – ‘this is my country’. I try to get there at least once a year; I’ve camped a lot around Windermere, and I did Scafel Pike a couple of years ago, so that was amazing. The gig is going to be high energy; it’s going to get people going, a lot of singing along, so hopefully they’ll be hoarse voices the day after. We like everyone to get involved with the moves, the singing and just the high energy pop fun.”

5ive will be performing at The Solway Hall on Friday February 24. For more details visit: www.thesolwayhall.com. 5ive will also be playing at new festival, TownFest at Derwent Park Stadium in Workington on May 20.

For the full interview visit www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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Music F EBRUAR Y The Lancashire Hotpots 04 Theatre By The Lake , Keswick S t J o h n P a s s i o n : E n g l i s h To u r i n g O p e r a 04 Lounge 41, Workington 04

C r o w D o g ( A c o u s t i c) Wild Zucchinis Bistro, Cockermouth

Cindy Hoten 04 Fredericks, Cockermouth Hou53 Night Presents Hardman & Deavall 04 Marchon Club, Whitehaven

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Open Mic Florence Arts Centre

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Ke s w i c k ’s Yo u n g M u s i c a n s ’ C o n c e r t T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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2 Rude S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n

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Jazz Night Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont

D’Bleedin Blag gards K i r k g a t e C e n t r e ,C o c ke r m o u t h Ke s w i c k M u s i c S o c i e t y P r e s e n t s R oy a l N o r t h 1 8 ern Sinfonia T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , ke s w i c k 17

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M ama- S ang And The Robot F l e t c h e r C h r i s t i a n , C o c ke r m o u t h

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T h e P i t m e n Po e t s T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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S u p e r s o n i c 7 0 ’s C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

R o c k 24 / 7 P r e s e n t s M o n s t e r s o f We s t 1 8 Cumbria S o l w ay H a l l ,W h i t e h av e n

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Could it Be Magic - A Tribute to Take That Solway Hall,Whitehaven

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The All New Jersey 2 Workington Legion

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Cindy Hoten The Gaslight, Workington

M ama- S ang And The Robot 10 J o h n P a u l J o n e s I n n , W h i t e h av e n The Commitments 11 S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n

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M o n s t e r s O f We s t C u m b r i a n R o c k S o l w ay H a l l ,W h i t e h av e n

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R oy a l N o t h e r n S i n f o n i a’s F a m i l y H a l f Te r m 1 9 Concer t T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k 24

Limehouse Lizz y M o n r o e s B a r,Wo r k i n g t o n

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5ive S o l w ay H a l l ,W h i t e h av e n

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Ke n t D u C h a i n e Florence Ar ts Centre,Egremont

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M u s i c H a l l Tav e r n C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e ,Wo r k i n g t o n

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The M ar vels, Out t a Peak , Atropas, Defender L o u n g e 41, Wo r k i n g t o n

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Live Music from Beth McGarr y Ve r v e7 8 , W h i t e h av e n

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Northern Soul S o l w ay H a l l ,W h i t e h av e n

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B r a d K av a n g h We l l i n g t o n B i s t r o , W h i t e h av e n

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T h e H o u g h t o n We av e r s C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e ,Wo r k i n g t o n

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Joe Stilgoe: Songs On Film T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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The Manfreds Theatre By The Lake , Keswick

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5ive S o l w ay H a l l . W h i t e h av e n

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Sing- a- Long- a Rock y Horror C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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C i l l a a n d T h e S h a d e s O f T h e 6 0 ’s S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n

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Cumberland & Westmorland music Threlkeld Village Hall, Keswick

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B o r d e r R I OT !

L o u n g e 41, Wo r k i n g t o n

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Rough Cuts Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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The Storm Officer K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Cindy Hoten T h e W i l d Z u c h i n n i s , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Holborn Hillbillies The Navy Club, Mar ypor t

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Cindy Hoten Fredericks, Cockermouth

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Cindy Hoten Whitemare , Beckermet

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Paul Liddell Florence Ar ts Cent re , Egremont

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Creeds Cross: The Celtic Journey Carnegie Theatre , Workington

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S e v e n D r u n ke n N i g h t s C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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T h e U l t i m a t e 9 0 ’s M a r c h o n C l u b , W h i t e h av e n

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T h e U l t i m a t e 9 0 ’s M a r c h o n C l u b , W h i t e h av e n

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Jazz night Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont

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D ’ B l e e d i n ’ B l a g g a r d s S t . P a t r i c k s D ay Cleator Moor Celtic Club

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An Evening With Ha zel O’Conner C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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M i c h a e l p e t r o v (c e l l o) a n d A l e x a n d e r U l l m a n ( p i a n o) T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Adam Night - Comedy Hypnotist L a’a l C a t h o l i c C l u b , E g r e m o n t

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The Chef Show T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Susan Calman T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Stand Up Comedy Night Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont

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Gloriator The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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Rob Rouse C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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Brian Conley C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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Iain Stirling The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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The Ties That Blind Theatre By The Lake , Keswick

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Ve n t o u x K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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The Thing That Came Over From There!

Gonzo Moose Kirkgate Centre , Cockermouth

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The Professor Of Adventure Theatre Royal, Workington

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Tw o Way M i r r o r T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Jack and the Beanstalk Kirkgate Centre , Cockermouth

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The Beauty Queen Of Leenane T h e a t r e R oy a l , Wo r k i n g t o n

Ta l e s O f o f f e n b a c h : C r o q u e f e r a n d L’ l l e d e Tu l i p a t a n T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k Mr Darcy Loses The Plot Theatre By The Lake , Keswick G e t A L i f e ,G e t a L i f e C o a c h T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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S i l v e r L i n i n g b y S a n d i To k s v i g T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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R a i l w ay R e v e n a n t s Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont

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The Professor of Adventute T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k T h e We i r K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Narvik T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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The MGM Story T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Starlight E xpress C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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R o s e h i l l Yo u t h T h e a t r e p r e s e n t s Calamity Jane S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n

Moonflower Kirkgate Centre . Cockermouth

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I.Daniel Blake (15) Kirkgate Cerntre , Cockermouth

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Babe. The Sheep - Pig T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Ke s w i c k F i l m F e s t i v a l T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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M av i s S p a r k l e T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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I Wa s A W i f e T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

Swallows & Ama zons (PG) T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Old Herbaceous T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

Film Night Lamplugh Village Hall

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The Empty Nesters Club T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k Swansea City Opera House presents L a ke m e ’ T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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C u m b r i a o n Tr a c k K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Hell or High Water K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

COULD IT BE MAGIC TAKE THAT TRIBUTE - 10th MARCH Find out what’s happening in West Cumbria at www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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Florence Ukulele Group Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont Running until 5th M arch. Feel The Force T h e B e a c o n , W h i t e h av e n R u n n i n g u n t i l 19 t h M a r c h W y c i n a n k i - T h e A r t o f Po l i s h P a p e r C u t s T h e B e a c o n , W h i t e h av e n 04 10 10

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A n E v e n i n g W i t h P h i l Tay l o r S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n Hidden Histories: A Spotters Guide to the British Landscape Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Casino Fundraising Night E g r e m o n t C r i c ke t C l u b

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Dean James Fox Psychic S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n

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Wo r k i n g t o n R oy a l B r i t i s h L e g i o n F u n d R a i s i n g E v e n t f o r A r m e d F o r c e s d ay Wo r k i n g t o n L e g i o n

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C u m b r i a Yo u n g F a r m e r s T h a t ’s E n t e r t a i n m e n t T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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T h r e l ke l d P a s t a n d P r e s e n t T h r e l ke l d V i l l a g e h a l l , Ke s w i c k

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E g r e m o n t f a r m e r s c r a f t & f a i r t r a d e m a r ke t E g r e m o n t M a r ke t H a l l

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Family Fun Fundrasier for Katy Taylor Wellington Bistro, Whitehaven

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Ian McMillan & Tony Husband: A Car toon Histor y of Here Florence Ar ts Centre , Egremont An Evening With Ricky Hatton Solway Hall, Whitehaven Words By The Water Theatre By The Lake , Keswick A Miscellany of Cumbrian Wildlife Threlkeld Village Hall, Keswick

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Nor thern Grit Florence Ar ts Centre , Egremont

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U.Dance Cumbria 2017 Theatre By The Lake , Keswick

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Railway Exhibiton Kirkgate Centre , Cockermouth

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Think Pink Afternoon Tea Energus, Lillyhall

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T h e C o a s t R o a d - A r t s O u t We s t Lamplugh Village Hall

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Wrestling The Solway Hall

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Late Night Legacy Rocket Through The Ranks

By Paul Shepherd

When Egremont lad, Ryan Kitto, replied to an advertisement on Gumtree seeking a lead singer for a new band, he had no idea about the journey he was about to embark on.

Since forming Late Night Legacy in 2015, Ryan and co. have propelled from club circuits and achieved in a matter of months what many take years to accomplish.

Teaming up with drummer Josh Stayman, guitarist Rob Orange and bassist Kyle Metcalf, Ryan took vocals and channelled their love of acts like RHCP, Jimi Hendrix and The Black Keys and began crafting their sound.

Since then, the band has won Radio Aire’s 2015 Battle of the Bands, opened for Duran Duran, and featured in every magazine of every reviewer attending their sets. A good CV.

And they don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon; Ryan summed up their future as ‘gigs, gigs and more gigs.’ He added: “We also have a boatload of new merchandise coming out, a new website, brand new single and music video in March/April.”

Be sure to catch the lads at their next Cumbrian show.

“We're playing TOWNFEST in Workington on Saturday May 20. Shout out to John Lebbon for making it all possible.

I cannot wait to play in front of so many friends, family and fellow music loving Cumbrians.”

To stay in the loop with all things Late Night Legacy, find them on Facebook: facebook.com/LateNightLegacy, Instagram: @LateNightLegacy, Twitter: @ LNLegacy

Reflecting on 2016, Ryan said: “It has been unbelievable, we never expected to be getting the slots we are this early on in our career and the sheer amount of support from our fans all over the country has been incredible.”

Oversold and Overdrawn is their latest release. Ryan continued: “For me this track is about the struggle of life, taking hits and never staying down.

“It's all I've ever wanted to do with my life. For me the best part is just that release you get from singing about your pain, good times, bad times, getting out all your anger and frustrations for whatever life has thrown at you or others around you, it's really therapeutic. I also feel blessed to be in a band with such talented musicians and awesome friends.”

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Polly Lister – I Was a Wife Throughout her 20 years on the stage, Polly Lister has taken on many different roles. Yet none were as challenging and heart-wrenching as the part she signed up to play for a lifetime, that of a wife.

Since her debut at the Theatre by the Lake in 2004, playing an ugly sister in Cinderella, Polly Lister has become a familiar face, with numerous summer seasons, Easter and Christmas shows under her belt. This February, the award-winning actress will return to Derwentwater once again, only this time with a show of her own.

‘I Was a Wife’ is a one-woman show, written and performed

by Polly. In a nutshell, it is a raw and brilliantly honest look at one of the most difficult times of her life, the breakdown of her marriage. Polly whole-heartedly believed in marriage and only intended to make the vows once, yet despite a fairytale wedding in the Lake District, Polly never quite got her happy ending. In this play, she invites you into her dressing room, to experience first-hand the comic highs and agonising lows of the many characters she played while her personal life fell apart.

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Polly said: “When my husband told me he wanted a divorce it was a really difficult time, not least because I am a bit of a detective. I wanted answers and there wasn’t any.”

Left without any explanation, Polly had the urge to write a self-help pamphlet for anyone else who had been hurt and not told why. However, director Joe Sumsion, who she was working with at the time, suggested that after 20 years in the theatre, she write a play about it instead.

Polly explained: “I didn’t want it to be an angry play...It was more an exploration of myself and what I had done. The play spoke to me in the way of being a different woman in each role I was playing. All the characters I played through my marriage and on the stage comment on me as a person.”

However, Polly added: “While it is a very personal play, it is actually quite universal. We all want answers and we all want to know why. It’s an irreverent, honest look at my marriage and it can get quite ugly. I get quite ugly about myself - as anyone does - and I think while people are laughing they are also thinking “I’ve been there.”

Despite the fact that she was about to give it all up for the role of a lifetime, Polly’s career has been one of her biggest support systems.

While her personal life was unraveling, her professional one was accelerating and for this she is duly grateful.

She said: “Being on stage has been the best tonic, it is so absorbing. When I got the phone call saying he (my husband) wanted a divorce, I was playing Cruella de Vil. When I was on stage it was the only time I couldn’t feel the pain. For those two hours I could turn it off because I had to, I just couldn’t even go there.

“The best thing that could have happened to me was to be happy in my work. I also felt a real loyalty to the theatre, because I had been ready to give it up and be a wife and have a family. The profession has been so loyal to me - I’ve never been as busy - it has kept me sane and given me a real purpose.”

‘I Was a Wife’ written and performed by Polly Lister, is showing at Theatre by the Lake, Thursday 23rd - Saturday 26th February. For full show times and to book tickets visit www.theatrebythelake. com For the full interview visit www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

Workington Goes Retro A festival with a vintage twist is set to hit Workington town this September.

Launched by the Paint the Town Red Group, Vintage in the Town will take place on Saturday September 9 between 10am and 4pm and will build on the successes of the former festivals, including Paint the Town Red. Throughout the vintage inspired event, Workington town centre will be bustling with the sights and sounds of all things retro including musical acts, traders and food vendors, as well as a retro marquee featuring fashions right through to homewares.

Live entertainment featuring music from the '50s through to the '90s will add to the vintage feel, while a legendary group from the '60s will be the festivals musical highlight. This will be complemented by the usual variety of street entertainment spread out across the town; meaning wherever you wander there will be something for all ages to enjoy.

Celebrating 90 operational years, Heritage bus tours, will be operating on a regular schedule from the town centre to the Harbour side. As part of the celebration, they will have various working equipment on display while local historians will be providing talks on the area’s rich history. Students from Lakes College will also be providing food tasting sessions from different eras, as well as an art trail comprised of their own work.

Street collections will be taken on the day and donated to the Workington RNLI, following the completion of the all new Shannon class lifeboat, which will be on display for people to jump on-board.

If you’d like to get involved with Vintage In The Town as a sponsor or trader, please visit www.vintageworkington.co.uk for details.

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KONG ADVENTURE It’s not every day you find yourself attempting to climb an eight meter sheet of ice, but on a bitter January morning I headed over to Kong Adventure in Keswick to try out England’s highest ice climbing wall.

Prior to my ‘Taste of Ice Climbing’ lesson, I was met by the lovely climbing instructor, Emily Herriot who immediately made me feel at ease with the vertical glacier I was about to ascend. Strapped into a harness and geared up with all the essential equipment including ice axes, snow boots, crampons and thermal clothing, we entered the below zero temperatures.

Stood face-to-face with the ice wall, I was surprised at how high it was and how authentic it felt. With the closing of the door I was transported from a windy but dry Keswick to the frozen landscapes of Iceland. Emily described how after handpacking around ten tonnes of snow and ice onto the wall, the temperature is then fluctuated to bring it to the perfect climbing conditions.

I was honest with Emily when she’d asked if I’d ever done anything similar to ice climbing. Apart from a bit of rock climbing during P.E lessons at secondary school over 10 years ago, I hadn’t done anything like this before - I was excited but slightly nervous.

We started off lightly, with warm-up exercises including traversing, which meant walking sideways along the ice wall to get use to the crampons. When I’d almost mastered traversing, it was then time to get to grips with the ice axes. Feeling a bit like Bear Grylls, Emily had me smashing at the ice in a bid to lodge the axe deep enough to be able to hold my weight as I pulled myself up. Practise over; it was time to get roped up and begin my ascent.

Taking my first steps onto the wall, I thought to myself: ‘there’s no way I’m getting to the top.’ But, as I slowly made baby steps up the wall, eventually getting used to the crampons and axes, I began to feel more confident – it can be slightly daunting when your mind starts conjuring images of falling eight meters onto hard ice with an axe in hand. But, with Emily’s encouragement, reassurance and expertise, I started to relax, and on my second and third climb; I made it to the top in no time at all, sporting big smiles on way down.

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Finishing up my ice climbing lesson, I couldn’t quite believe I’d actually managed it and was eager to try out the various other facilities in the centre. A quick shoe swap and I was ready to tackle the numerous rock climbing walls.

(ungracefully) into the mysterious tunnel, inching, wriggling and weaving my way along the curling bends – yet another exciting feature.

My day at Kong Adventure truly was an adventure and coming from a girl who isn’t the most ‘outdoorsy’, I absolutely loved my lessons in ice and rock climbing and would recommend it to anyone; I can see clearly why the place is so popular with locals and visitors alike.

Starting on the beginners’ wall, Emily taught me how to tie the all important ‘figure of eight’ knot before my stamina faced its next challenge. Emily challenged me to climb using only the yellow rocks which kept me on my toes – quite literally. The centre really does cater for all ages, with the main wall and archway offering enough for even the most seasoned climber, while kids climbing sessions provide youngsters with the perfect energy burning activity.

All worn out, I headed to the café and play area for a well earned rest, and bite to eat. Greeted by the fire-breathing dragon, I was next looking forward to taking on the centre's indoor caving system. Head torch on, I clambered

It’s a place where the whole family can get stuck into something that will no doubt get the adrenaline pumping. From professional climbers, to parents looking for a way to keep the kids entertained, Kong Adventure has it all.

Kong Adventure is open seven days a week: Mon – Sun 10am – 10pm* Sat – Sun 10am – 6pm. For more information or to book a session please call 017687 75907. Heads Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EZ

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WORKINGTON GO!

Workington GO is a brand new event taking place on Saturday 18 March from 11am to 4pm. This exciting new event has been organised by Workington Town Council and gives 12 – 18 year olds the chance to try out an activity completely free of charge. The day will include: Skateboarding Held at the Skatepark in Curwen Park, the Skaters of Carlisle team will be on hand to help beginners and assist other skaters. Take part in 'Skatejam' to win prizes. Don't have a skateboard? Bring your BMX or scooter along.

Snorkelling & Canoeing Ever wanted to know how to snorkel or canoe? Well now you can find out. Workington Leisure Centre will be holding free sessions so you can have a go in the pool under full instruction.

Archery Channel your inner Robin Hood and practice your shooting with the free archery sessions. Best Archer of the group will receive a certificate and prize.

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Panna Football Panna is the ultimate test of footballing skill and one of the most popular games in street football. Games are played one on one or two on two and the aim is to outskill your opponent with tricks, goals and nutmegs.

Other sessions include Squash lessons, Cheerleading with Cheer Fun and Fitness in Workington Leisure Centre, Orienteering with a twist, and a Handball session led by the England Handball team.

The sessions are led by professional instructors and are suitable for complete beginners with no previous experience required.

So if you want to get out and try something new, what are you waiting for? Workshop places are limited and assigned on a first come, first served basis so make sure you reserve your place to ensure a place.

To book onto a workshop www.visitworkington.co.uk/whatson or contact the Events Team at office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

CHILLI FOOD FESTIVAL - 20 MAY LAKESMAN TRI - 18 JUNE FESTIVAL OF RUNNING - 2 JULY NORTHBOUND STREET PARTY - 5 AUG TASTE CUMBRIA - 23/24 SEPT

Just some of the great events we're supporting this year in Allerdale Find out about possible funding for your event at www.allerdale.gov.uk/festivals

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Reimagine Rosehill Becomes a Reality

By Sarah Sinclair

After an extensive redevelopment, 2017 is the year that will see the curtain come up for the brand new Rosehill Theatre.

In the past West Cumbria’s treasured theatre has seen many great names of 20th century music and theatre tread the boards. Including, I kid you not, a fledgling David Bowie, who made his theatre debut on the Rosehill stage in 1968. The theatre has since survived on the strength of the community and this major refurbishment marks the beginning of a new era for Rosehill.

The ambitious redevelopment began back in 2015, with far reaching goals that promised to provide outstanding facilities and services to all in West Cumbria. It has been a monumental endeavour, but one that will be worth every labour when the doors open this spring.

The new centre will offer amazing facilities for customers, performers and participants including Access for All offering disabled people opportunities to perform. There will also be a brand new 60-seater restaurant with great views overlooking the Solway Firth, running in association with the catering school at Lakes College and new jobs will be created in catering, hospitality, theatre and operations.

Theatre director, Richard Elder, is looking forward to unveiling the highly anticipated new space, which will be open during the week, for everyone from families to business-

men to pop in for a cuppa. He said: “The fabulous new art centre will be all singing, all dancing, where people can come and be entertained by national and international shows and to eat, drink and make merry.”

The new build is one part of the Reimagine Rosehill project, of which phase two will begin later this year. The project will increase and diversify Rosehill’s income streams, allowing huge improvements in the work produced and presented by the theatre.

Richard said: “It will provide commercial opportunity for Rosehill and will generate income not just for the sake of it, but to support the performances we want to put on. It will significantly increase our income, so that we can increase what we do.”

And there are already a wide range of acts lining up for the near future, including comedy, disability arts and a visiting ballet company. Meanwhile, ongoing projects include Snappy Opera in partnership with Mahogany Opera, aimed at seven - 11 year olds and Rosehill on the Road presents Miles Jupp at Egremont Market Hall on Thursday 23 March.

Richard said: “We are beginning to book performances and events in but we wanted to get the building up and running first. It is a big operation so we wanted to open it up in bite size chunks to make sure we do it all effectively.”

Watch this space.

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From what started out as a Pink Floyd tribute band, Bugenhagen, are becoming one of the county’s fastest growing progressive rock bands. With the release of their new demo ‘Bu:gen’heigen’ causing quite a stir, frontman John Turpin talks to Sarah Sinclair about new material and being played on international rock radio stations.

The hard work is paying off for Bugenhagen. With a fan base that is fast becoming international, they are hoping to continue to grow and take the band even further afield, doing what they do best, performing live.

Let’s get this out of the way, Bugenhagen are not your average rock band. This becomes clear the minute you hear their name, which not unlike their music, is nothing if not noticable. Inspired by his love of horror films, singer, frontman and original band member, John Turpin named the band after the well-known character from The Omen. John formed the band as a tribute to Pink Floyd and was soon joined by drummer Paul Fligg and more recently, Dave Rule on bass. It wasn’t long before they started creating their own material.

Bugenhagen was reborn.

Bugenhagen’s new album, ‘Bu:gen’heigen’ is available on to buy on iTunes and Amazon. CD copies can be purchased by messaging the band on their Facebook page @bugenband

Since working with a promoter at Nineteen73 Promotions, Bugenhagen have transformed from local tribute act to emerging progressive rock musicians. Described as “melodic rock with progressive leanings”, their sound is heavily influenced by the bands that they can still be heard covering, including Pink Floyd, Genesis and Marillion among others.

While the band are now working hard to promote their new album, when they first started developing original music, they had not imagined things would take off quite as they have.

John explained: “The idea was to put together a rough demo that we could send out to try and get gigs. Some of the songs I already had and some we developed together, it sounded great so we thought we had to do something more with it. We ended up with something that we were really proud of.”

But with such a great response to their first demo, who knows what’s in the pipeline?

Forget Cannes,

It’s Time For Cumbria’s Biggest Film Festival

16th - 19th FEB The 2017 Keswick Film Festival is set to return this February, bringing with it another adventure fuelled programme.

Celebrating its 18th year, the popular event will attract hundreds of film fans to the heart of the Lake District as venues, Theatre by the Lake, Alhambra Cinema and the Rheged Centre highlight the very best of world cinema.

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at the Sundance Film Festival last year and sees a superb performance from Casey Affleck, and from the director of Whiplash, La La Land is described as a "beguiling musical romance" starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

On Saturday February 18, the festival comes to the big screen at Rheged showing Paths of the Soul and Wolf Totem.

The joyous Paterson and Reaching For The Moon are part of this year’s Poets theme while Loving tells of persecution of an inter-racial couple in 1950s Virginia. Throughout the weekend, the festival will also feature the work of prolific director Michael Curtiz including Casablanca and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Taking place between 16 and 19 February, this year’s festival will take its audience on a visual journey across the globe, featuring thought provoking documentaries, innovative short-films and plenty of special guests. Films will be shown on four screens – at the historic Alhambra and Theatre by the Lake, plus the huge IMAX screen at Rheged.

Also, new to this year’s programme is the Critics Choice Award which will see three top film critics present their ‘film of the year’ before the audience gets the chance to vote on their choices. In the run up to the festival and over the course of the weekend there will be an ongoing, online conversation about their choices.

Opening with a New Zealand family saga, The Patriarch, this year’s festival will also feature a strong showing from the USA including Manchester by the Sea which premiered

Passes for the 18th Keswick Film Festival are now available from the Theatre By The Lake box office.

Tickets for individual films and events will be on sale after the full programme times have been announced.

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If Anyone Can, Katy Can!

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A family ‘fun’raiser is being held to raise funds, increase awareness and let a very special girl know just how special she is.

Just last month ago, 18-year-old Whitehaven girl, Katy Taylor, finally received the urgent heart transplant she had been waiting for. Now her local community will be throwing a fundraiser to celebrate the amazingly brave teenager.

The event will be held at the Wellington Bistro on Saturday February 25, where owners’, Sharon and Denver Watson also hope to raise funds along with awareness on the importance of becoming a donor.

Sharon, said: “Katy is an amazing young lady, caring and very thoughtful with lots of energy, and an amazing outlook on life. That’s why we want to help pay for some respite for them all; Katy loves to be pampered and it makes you feel good when you have treatments. She may also need physiotherapy or other treatments that aren’t necessary local so any funds we raise could help towards that.

“We also want to add to the fundraiser the importance of registering to become a donor, as we never know who will be affected by this in the future. All us families can take something from Katy and her family’s experiences and struggles - and this is how we support each other.”

Throughout the fundraiser, which will begin at 3pm, a number of local acts including Popsteps, D’Bleeding Blaggards, Emily Reay, My Little Brother, Screamin Frank, Jessy Mac, and Willow Jarvis, will be entertaining guests at the Harbourside restaurant. There will also be food and cocktails, face-painting, mini pamper sessions, and silly photoshoots, as well as a raffle and auction.

After receiving her heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, Katy was dancing on the bed and singing along to Pharrell Williams, ‘Happy.’

Katy’s mum, Emma-Jane: said: “Since Katy was taken off her ventilator she has been sitting up, laughing and smiling, it’s just amazing. We are over the moon, like you wouldn’t believe. We are still in hospital while Katy recovers from her surgery, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to attend the fundraiser as it’s such a wonderful idea and it is so important to raise awareness.”

Make sure you come along to this wonderful event and keep up to date with Katy’s journey on her blog KatyCan.

Katy Can ‘Fun’raiser line-up

• Screaming Frank • D’Bleeding Blaggards • Popsteps • • Will from My Little Brother • Paul Shepherd • • Newton Smith • Jessy Mac • Willow Jarvis • Emily Reay • • I Was Spartacus • Mike Proud • Christian Moss •

Out & About in West Cumbria You may not be fully over the Christmas holidays, but the kids are already about to enjoy some more time off school. After juggling the uniform, the pens and pencils cases, the dark mornings, and everything else that the back-to-school weeks bring, February half-term means some well earned family time.

Become a Solway Nature Explorer

Across West Cumbria, there is a wealth of activities planned for families and here at The Guide, we have collated the best, making easy decisions that everyone will enjoy.

Feel the Force at the Beacon Once again, The Beacon in Whitehaven has yet another family-friendly exhibition sure to blow minds this half-term.

Courtesy of Science Projects Ltd, Feel the Force will take place between January 27 and March 5 and will see various interactive science workshops perfect for all the family.

Discover what’s inside mysterious black holes, learn how magnets work and get involved with the forces of nature.

There’s a science behind everything that happens around us, so come and explore the world we live in.

Tickets are £6 for adults, £5 for concessions, £3 for children and £16 for full family. Book online at www. thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

Perfect for blowing away the cobwebs, youngsters now have the chance to get involved in a new initiative which will see them explore the Solway coast. Organised by The Solway Wetlands Landscape Partnership, which began four years ago, this new phase will see youngsters become ‘nature explorers’ getting clarty with some ‘bogsploration’, finding the shy hidden wildlife, discovering the area’s rich history and archaeology, and encouraging a love of the landscape.

From January, training sessions are being held for those who want to become learning volunteers – all that is needed is a minimum of five days’ commitment per year.

Anyone who would like to find out more, or get involved as a volunteer, should contact Chris Spencer via email at chris.spencer@allerdale.gov.uk or call 016973 33055

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Babe, The Sheep Pig - Theatre by the Lake, Keswick The much loved story of everyone’s favourite piglet, Babe, is coming to the stage at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake. Babe, The Sheep-Pig, the story that inspired the Oscar-winning film, is a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery that, if possible, is even better on the stage. Babe the piglet, the trusty sheep-dog Fly and the rest of their farmyard friends and family, come alive with lots of laughter, stunning puppetry and original music. The perfect way to entertain your flock on a rainy Monday or Tuesday this half-term.

Babe, The Sheep-Pig is showing on Monday 20th at 7.30pm and Tuesday 21st at 2pm and 7.30pm. For more information and to book tickets visit www.theatrebythelake.com/production/15440/Babe-The-SheepPig

Take on a Kong Adventure Get a real rock experience this half term and pay a visit to Kong Adventure in Keswick. Not only is it the perfect way to tire the young uns’ out, the whole family can get involved.

From ice climbing and rock climbing, to ghyll scrambling and caving, there are masses of activities not to miss out on and you don’t have to be a professional climber to give it a go.

Whether you fancy crawling your way through the indoor caving system or smashing up real ice on the Ice Wall you’re sure to find the right activity for you.

For more information call 017687 75907. Heads Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EZ

Pepa Pig - At The Railway Peppa Pig returns to Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for the first out of two visits in 2017.

Purchase a Ride All Day special event ticket and hop on one of the trains to the activity marquee at Dalegarth. Here you can see Peppa Pig and enjoy some entertainment. There will be photos opportunities so don’t forget your camera!

Ticket includes full line return, Peppa Pig Appearances, marquee activity and a half price family voucher to return in the 2017 season.

Online ticket prices are £15 adult, £7 child (3-15), free for children under 3. Tickets on the day will cost £16 adult, £8 children (3-15), under 3 free on the day.

Discover great days out online at www.cumbria guide.co.uk

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Epona

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the Celtic Horse Goddess

Over 250 years ago Humphrey Senhouse of Netherhall was digging at the Roman fort near his house, Netherhall. There he discovered a large sandstone block with an intriguing sculpture of a woman riding side-saddle on a prancing horse. What he possibly did not realise was that he had found one of only two representations of the Celtic horse goddess, Epona, in Britain.

Epona is more frequently seen in Germany and France, where her worship by the Celtic tribes originates. She was revered as the protector of horses and horse breeding.

Roman sources tell us that these tribesmen were excellent horsemen who fought on horseback. The Celts regarded their horses very highly: when besieged by Roman forces at Alesia the great Celtic leader, Vercingetorix, sent his horses away rather than have them die or be captured by the Romans. Following their defeat by the Roman General Julius Caesar, Celtic tribesmen and their horses were recruited into the Roman army as auxiliary cavalry units. They took the worship of Epona with them and representations of her can be found wherever they were stationed.

Epona is usually seen depicted either riding side-saddle or seated between horses, sometimes accompanied by a foal, which she can be seen feeding, or the foal suckles from the horse. She is frequently found holding a cornucopia or basket of fruit, representing fertility, or a patera, the small vessel used for making libations on a Roman altar.

The 18th of December saw a special day in the Roman calendar for all horse owners. This was the day when the Celtic horse goddess, Epona, was celebrated. Representations of her were decorated with roses and all horses and mules were allowed a day off.

Epona was worshiped by the Roman soldiers at Maryport when the garrison was ‘part mounted’ i.e. part infantry and part cavalry. A number of military altars refer to specific garrisons from Spain which included cavalry units, and a tombstone found nearby bears a representation of a cavalry officer and his horse. These and the Epona discovered by Humphrey Senhouse can still be seen at Maryport in the Senhouse Roman Museum.

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The Dangers of Lambing Season

It’s the time of year where the Cumbrian hedgerows are filled with daffodils and newborn lambs are skipping through the fields.

Every year around 16 million lambs are born in the UK, resulting in January to April being one of the busiest times in the whole farming calendar.

But every year across west Cumbria, sheep are killed, injured and often miscarry their young after being chased or attacked by dogs. This is a serious animal welfare concern and also causes a great deal of emotional stress and financial cost to sheep farmers around the country.

a lead around farm animals and in areas you suspect animals may be grazing, or avoid them completely.

If your dog chases sheep, report it to the farmer even if there is no apparent injury as the stress of worrying by dogs can cause sheep to die and pregnant ewes to miscarry their lambs.

Make sure your dog is wormed regularly and pick up its mess to stop diseases spreading to livestock.

Although farmers may have permission to shoot on sight when they see a dog chasing their sheep, initially they should take action to avoid this situation, by warning dog walkers of the presence of livestock

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, dog owners can face prosecution (often resulting in severe penalties) and also a dog may sadly be shot, if it is found to be chasing a farmer’s livestock. Not what you’d expect to happen on a seemingly normal dog walk. So, to prevent such a traumatic event occurring, here are some top tips to follow.

TIPS FOR FARMERS

TIPS FOR DOG OWNERS

Always report an incident, however minor, to the police.

Lack of reporting makes it difficult to raise awareness of the severity of the problem.

Watch for signs warning of livestock and keep your dog on

Keep fencing in good repair to ensure sheep don't stray from the area they should be in.

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The sea trout salmo trutta By Mark Vollers

The Native Sea Trout and the Brown Trout are the same species, a fact which was only really settled with the advent of genetic testing.

What they certainly have in common is the need to be in fresh water to breed, using gravel beds in upper reaches of rivers to lay their eggs.

Young brown trout are called Parr until about 15cm long when those preparing for life at sea become silvery in appearance and are then called Smolts, which also undergo physiological changes to cope with living in seawater which is a denser medium.

Mortality is high, with only an estimated 5% surviving up to this stage. Once at sea and now called Sea Trout, some may grow to a weight of 10kg or more thanks to the much richer feeding that the marine environment provides.

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They are approximately ten times the weight of any siblings which have remained in fresh water by the time they return to spawn, which they can do repeatedly. Fish returning to the sea are called Kelts.

At the Lake District Coast Aquarium we have both young brown trout in the freshwater displays and some in our marine section so we can witness this contrasting growth rate ourselves.

The Solway Firth with its multitude of river estuaries on both sides has a long history of the presence of this fish, although in more recent times there has been a serious decline in numbers of Sea Trout for reasons that are not fully understood but could include agricultural chemicals that impact on food availability (insect larvae) in their breeding waters, fishing at sea and parasites and disease originating from salmon fish farming.

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Maryport 0558 0646 0816 and- Millom 0925 - please 1017 1133 1247 1331 1517 1552 1820 1853 1954 2116 2239 Carlisle 0515 0737 Barrow-in-Furness 0842 1054 1208 12521028 14351144151312581631 2200 2005 - 2127 - 2250 - 0609 0938 0704 and 0827 0935 1342 1737 1528 1814 1604 1915 1721 2037 1831 1904 No Sunday service- Workington between Whitehaven.

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