The Whitehaven Guide Issue 41

GUIDE APR/MAY ‘14

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Wooohooo! I’ve hijacked the foreword page while the editor isn’t looking.

(That’s what he thinks – Ed)

Oh how I have missed sharing my useless, pointless and rather bewildering thoughts with you; the lovely, snuggly people-folk of Whitehaven and beyond.

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So, here we are, with the early summer sun up our backs and birdsong ringing in our ears ... yes, it’s a nice day as I write this... so what can I say, but “WOW! For an area that is, according to some, dormant with totally nothing at all to look forward to you may wonder why I’m so deliriously happy. So let’s take stock of who’s coming to town this spring and summer!

Among others there’s: Charlie Dimmock; James Wong; Oz Clarke; Anna Ryder Richardson; Toby Buckland; Lynda Barker; Jean Christophe Novelli; Sean Wilson; Eric Robson and that’s just the Home & Garden Festival folk.

Then there’s Reverend and The Makers – Twisted Wheel – Goldie Looking Chain – Space – John Power –and Colt 45 courtesy of the lovely Boofy people, NOT to forget Whitehaven Live from the splendid Whitehaven Festival folk, with Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats; The Stranglers; Big Country and also playing in April are Sandi Thom and Lee Evans,who’s on his flying visit to Whitehaven’s Rosehill Theatre.

Other than that, there’s just nothing happening, at all, ever... so will someone please turn off the lights?

Stephen Murphy

(He’s got a point – Ed)

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The Whitehaven Guide | Contents

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KEY FEATURES

9 Oz Clarke

At the Home & Garden Show

10 Charlie Dimmock

On her visit to Whitehaven

13 James Wong

A Growers Manual

18-19 W W1 Parade

With Dakota Flypast

22-23 The Stranglers

Whitehaven Live

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

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40-42 Bridget Foster 43-45 FOOD

Face 2 Face Encounters

Nelson Brown

LFW Report A/W 2014

48-49 Alan Spedding Recipe 56-57

Chilli Jam

Cheese 'n' Onion Pie Recipe From Sean Wilson

MOTORING & SPORT

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Pirelli Rally In Carlisle

72 Whitehaven RL

Keep Calm & Carry On

WHAT’S ON

82-85 What's On Listings Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

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Feature | Western Lakes Home & Garden Show

SHINY NEW WHITEHAVEN SHOW

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ILLED as “the most exciting new show of its kind in 2014,” the Western Lakes Home and Garden Show will take place in Whitehaven on the weekend on Friday and Saturday, May 16 -17, with an array of celebrities in its line-up.

Featured in a total of 32 shows and demonstrations will be fabulous chef and friend of Whitehaven, Jean, Christophe Novelli; actor-turned-cheese maker, Sean Wilson, the former Coronation Street star, who runs the Saddleworth Cheese Company; chef Peter Sidwell presenter of Britain’s Best Bakery fame; wine expert Oz Clark; gardens experts Charlie Dimmock star of BBC’s Ground Force; James Wong from Countryfile; Toby Buckland, former BBC 2 Gardeners’ World presenter; Anna Ryder Richardson (Changing Rooms); and Eric Robson, chairman of BBC radio’s Gardeners’ Question Time programme, who lives at Wasdale.

Wine Expert Oz Clarke has now also been added to the lineup Organiser Gerard Richardson, of the Whitehaven Festival Company, said: “The show has us excited and hopefully it will leave you the same way”.

MEANWHILE volunteers are being sought to help get the town looking its best and help brighten St Nicholas’ Gardens for the event. They’re needed because Copeland Council has abrogated some of its responsibilities regarding the borough’s green spaces, claiming it can no longer afford past levels of care and maintenance.

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY

The volunteers are required to assist with planting up flower beds over two or three days, starting on May 12.

To help, contact Nadia at nadia@richardsonoffice.net or 01946 65334.

Festival Tickets are available from Richardson’s of Whitehaven, on Lowther Street, on 01946 65334 or louise@richardsonsoffice.net.

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WHY OZ CLARKE ISN’T PACKING HIS UMBRELLA FOR SUNNY WHITEHAVEN ALI HIPKIN DEVELOPS A ROSY OUTLOOK AFTER SPEAKING TO FORMER ACTOR AND WINE-EXPERT OZ CLARK

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FTER spending a half hour with Oz Clarke my cheeks are a little rosier than usual and I feel a little bit warmer and not because we’ve been drinking wine but because he is one smooth-talking wine connoisseur.

Oz spared a bit of time for me after a wine-fuelled trip around America and before starting his task of the day; working on his latest book.

Travelling the world, drinking wine and being paid for it sounds like heaven to most people and Oz is one of the lucky ones, he admits: “I was in Australia just before Christmas; I thought people pay thousands for this, I get to meet lovely people who are opening their best wine for me, and I’m getting paid to do it!”

“I suppose I’m very lucky that I’ve been able to make careers out of my hobbies. I was a singer and actor in the West End for several years.”

“I felt like a break from acting; I’d got so far but didn’t know where to go next. I’d been playing men in their 50s since I was 20 and I’d be playing men in their 50s in my 50s. One of these days I will get a serious job, maybe in 20 years I’ll start looking.”

“Wine tasting started to become more important and it’s hard to put on a convincing performance in front of hundreds of people when you’ve been sampling 150 Bordeaux wines and you’re a bit squiffy!”

“My dad was a pit doctor, which is how I learned all about Whitehaven and Workington and their mining history.”

“When I went to university I had no money in my pocket just a head full of dreams. The wine tasting society membership was only £2 and you could take someone with you four times so I took four dates which was 50p a date none of the girls I took ever gave me a second chance!”

“I became very interested in the flavours. I enjoyed the intellectual side of it and the competition. I liked the challenge of being a blind wine taster; being given a liquid and having to guess what it was.”

“ I’ll be wondering about and be in the pubs when I’m not talking”

“I do like beer and cider as well. I filmed quite a lot in Cumbria when I was doing Raise the Bar with Hugh Dennis but I’ve never made it to Whitehaven I really am looking forward to it. I think I’m going to get the train to Lancaster and get the train up the Coastline because I’ve always wanted to do that. Cumbria does have a beautiful coastline.”

“I’m a bit of a gannet really. I love the mountains and live in London because I have to but I pine for coastline and cliffs.

The White Cliffs of Dover were my playground as a child.”

“Whitehaven is amazing it’s built up a reputation itself and it’s able to bring in big crowds.”

“I’m hoping to squeeze in wines from around the world.

I’ll talk a bit about how they are different but it will be an enjoyable time when people can learn something and we’ll have a bit of a chat and a laugh.”

“I’m going to be very much a part of the show, I’ll be wondering about and be in the pubs when I’m not talking.”

“I’m going to be optimistic about the weather and I’m not even going to bring an umbrella. I’m going to really enjoy my time in Whitehaven and soak it up.”

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Feature | Charlie Dimmock

Whitehaven to welcome GROUND FORCE’S CHARLIE Charlie will be giving demonstrations and answering questions over the course of the weekend but her subject has not yet been decided but it will be topical.

“It’s weather dependent,” she said, “it will depend if we have an early or late spring or if we go straight into summer, like we did last year, so I haven’t decided yet. It will be something that’s relevant to everyone though.”

Charlie became a household name during her Ground Force days, which ran from 1997 -2004: “It was a good fun and hard work but we had a lot of laughs. We had appalling weather 90% of the time but I suppose that’s what you get working in England.”

So would she ever consider going back to a Ground Force style Programme? “We’re all too old for that now. It was so full on; we’d get back from where ever we’d been, unpack the dirty washing, put it in the machine, get the clean clothes out, pack and we’d be off again.”

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“ This is my first time in Whitehaven and I’m really looking forward to it.”

ormer Ground Force goddess Charlie Dimmock is one of the big names appearing at The Western Lakes Home and Garden Festival, in Whitehaven, in May. Here she talks to ALI HIPKIN about her visit.

“I’ve been to Cumbria before, we did a few gardens there for Ground Force but this is my first time in Whitehaven and I’m really looking forward to it,” said Charlie.

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Since Ground Force Charlie’s taken a step back from the TV limelight doing lectures, talks and demonstrations with just the occasional television appearance thrown in; recently working with the Environment Agency to encourage people to have ponds in their gardens.

So must green-fingered goddess have a well maintained garden of her own? “It looks OK at the moment but I’ll be away doing talks from mid-March to the end of May so by the time I get back it will be like a bomb-site again.”

A comforting thought for all of us whose garden is in need of some tender loving care.

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James Wong | Feature

JAMES AIMS TO GIVE NEW SHOW

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ountry File’s resident gardener, James Wong, has been named among the array of celebrity experts to appear at the new Western Lakes Home and Garden Show, which takes place in Whitehaven, in May.

This will be James’ first trip to the area and he said: “It has always been on my long list of places to get to. It’s great to finally have an excuse to go and a horticultural one at that.”

James will join the already star-studded line up which includes the likes of Jean Christophe Novelli; actor-turnedcheese maker, Sean Wilson, TV presenter Anna Ryder Richardson, of BBC TV’s Changing Rooms fame; former Gardeners World presenter, Toby Buckland and celebrity gardener, Charlie Dimmock.

“It is so exciting to be part of such a great line-up of experts,” said James.

James will be running a talk called 'Flavour: A Grower’s Manual', all about geeky tips and tricks to send the flavour and nutrition of home grown crops soaring.

“Unbelievably there is a huge range of techniques scientists have known for years that can up to double the sugars, aroma chemicals and even key nutrients like antioxidants in crops, all of which can be easily copied at home. Yet for some reason no garden writers ever talk about them. It is my aim to change all that.”

As for Keen Cumbrian Gardeners James said; “I believe foodie gardeners should not blindly follow 'expert' advice on what they think they should be growing, and focus instead on what they actually like to eat.”

This brand-new event is one of a number taking place instead of the big mid-summer Whitehaven Festival.

It takes place on the weekend of May 16-17.

BY ALI HIPKIN

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Feature | Keswick Mountain Festival

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way to KeswickBYa ROSS BREWSTER

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HEY say that health and safety red tape and fear of the compensation culture is destroying the adventurous spirit of modern day youth.

So it’s rather salutary that kids from local schools will get the chance to meet the man who was once described as “the greatest living explorer,” Sir Ranulph Fiennes, when he attends Keswick Mountain Festival, in May. Sir Ranulph, whose achievements are legion, will be speaking about his life and career during one of the sessions at the Theatre by the Lake during the five day festival.

But he will also meet some of the younger people attending the event on Friday, May 16th, when a special schools’ session is scheduled. This is the second time Sir Ranulph has been a star guest at

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the festival. Fitting that he should be heading for Cumbria again as it was the county’s most famous mountain man, Sir Chris Bonington, who provided his inspiration.

On his last visit, Sir Ranulph told the Guide magazine’s man in the Lakes, Ross Brewster: “Health and safety, in unnecessary overdose and its equally evil sister, blame and claim culture, are combining to make outdoor pursuits for the young more difficult than they need be.

“We need to restore the situation we had twentyw years ago where the balance between risk and safety was more sensible.”

Sir Ranulph, who was born in 1944 and educated at Eton, went on to serve with the Royal Scots Greys and the SAS and subsequently joined the army of the Sultan of Oman.

His polar treks, his exploring adventures and his climbing tales make for fascinating listening and his return visit to the Keswick Mountain Festival is a coup for the organisers

of an event which this year has myriad outdoor activities to offer visitors as well as top-notch speakers and something new for the Festival Village, on Crow Park in 2014 – two nights of music with the likes of The Feeling and Hothouse Flowers. They will be supported by local bands from around Cumbria.

Bad Feeling released their debut album in 2006 and it charted three Top Ten singles and garnered a Brit Award. In 2013, after two years off, the band returned with their fourth studio outing, Boy Cried Wolf.

Other bands at the festival include Adrian Edmondson’s Bad Shepherds, Peatbog Faeries and Stornaway, plus support from Cumbrian bands.

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On stage at the Theatre by the Lake from 15th to 18th May will be top sporting personalities like swimming “poster girl” Kerri-Anne Payne and four times World Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington. Several of the guest sessions will be hosted by BBC and BT Sport presenter Vassos Alexander.

For the active there’s a rare opportunity to ride alongside a three time Olympic medallist and double Track World Champion, Rob Hayles, in a Back o’ Skiddaw Sportive Hayles is also lecturing at the festival.

Behind the mud and the sweat of the outdoor challenges, there’s a romantic side to Keswick Mountain Festival with the chance to canoe by moonlight and ride Blencathra by the stars.

The packed programme offers something for all. ages and abilities, ranging from hiking and an open air swim to windsurfing and sailing and a ten peaks challenge on the fells. There are inspirational athletes, world class mountaineers and local legends making for what the organisers say will be “a perfect adventure weekend.”

Keswick Mountain Festival was described by one newspaper reviewer as “one of the few places where GoreTex and gaiters might help you to pull!”

Now, that really does sound like an adventure worth putting in the effort for!

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Feature | Valiant VCs

Captain Wain

Captain Robinson

Captain Fox Russell

VALIANT VCs ALL WENT TO ST BEES SCHOOL

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HE Victoria Cross is the highest award for valour that can be given to British and Commonwealth armed forces and remarkably St. Bees School produced three pupils who were awarded the VC for the heroic roles they played in World War One, The Great War. As the 100th anniversary of that war approaches we look at the three former pupils who received this honour, medic Capt. John Fox-Russell; tank-commander Capt. Richard William Leslie Wain and pilot Capt.

William Leefe Robinson. All three died in or as a consequence of the Great War, showing tremendous courage in the face of the enemy .

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Originally from Anglesey Capt. John Fox-Russell (27 January 1893 – 6 November 1917) joined St. Bees School in 1908 where he became an enthusiastic member of the Officer Training Corps. He left school at 16 to study medicine at Middlesex Hospital, in London and also joined the University of London’s Officer Training Corps, getting a commission in the Royal Welch Fusiliers in 1914.

Being anxious to obtain his medical qualifications, he was seconded in order to complete his studies. He later re-joined his old regiment R.W.F went to Egypt as medical officer.

Capt. Fox-Russell firstly won the Military Cross showing the great courage and skill collecting wounded men and in dressing their injuries under continuous Turkish shell and rifle

fire during the First Battle of Gaza, in Palestine in 1917.

He was killed in action at Tel-elKhuwwilfeh, Palestine, in November 1917, aged 24 and for “Most conspicuous bravery displayed in action until he was killed”, was awarded his VC. His citation read: “Capt. Russell repeatedly went out to attend to the wounded under murderous fire from snipers and machine guns, and in many cases, when no other men were at hand, carried them in himself, although almost exhausted. He showed the greatest possible degree of valour.”

Another tale of exceptional courage by a former St Bees pupil is that of Capt. Richard William Leslie Wain (5 December 1896 – 20 November 1917) who was quick to enlist in the

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Officer Training Corps after arriving at St. Bees School, in 1911.

Despite having a won a scholarship to attend Oxford University the outbreak of war prompted Wain to join up through the Public Schools Battalion of the Territorial Army, aged just 18. He was commissioned into the Manchester Regiment in July 1915 and posted to France.

On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916, Wain was badly wounded leading his men forward and his unit suffered severe casualties following their successful capture of the village of Montauban.

Later Wain, joined the Heavy Section of the Machine Gun Corps and was allocated to a unit, equipped with the new tanks.

He was 20 years old, a Section Commander and Acting Captain of a battalion, Tank Corps based at Marcoing, near Cambrai, France, when, on November 20, 1917, his tank took a direct hit killing all but him and one crew member. Though severely wounded he rushed an enemy strong point with a Lewis gun, capturing it and half the garrison. It allowed the infantry, to advance but he was then killed while continuing to fire on the retiring enemy.

Capt. William Leefe Robinson VC (14 July 1895 – 31 December 1918) was the first British airman to shoot

down a German airship over England and became a national hero.

He joined his elder brother Harold, at St Bees School, in September 1909; became head of Eaglesfield House, in 1913, played rugby for the First XV and was a sergeant in the school’s Officer Training Corps.

At the outbreak of war, aged 19, he entered Sandhurst and by 1916 was attached to No. 39 (Home Defence) Squadron, night-flying from Sutton’s Farm airfield, near Hornchurch, Essex.

CAPT. RUSSELL REPEATEDLY WENT OUT TO ATTEND TO THE WOUNDED UNDER MURDEROUS FIRE FROM SNIPERS AND MACHINE GUNS, AND IN MANY CASES, WHEN NO OTHER MEN WERE AT HAND, CARRIED THEM IN HIMSELF,

On September 2/3, 1916 Robinson was awarded his Victoria Cross when he shot down the rigid airship. He was flying a converted BE2c night fighter having sighted a German airship over Hertfordshire, one of 16 on a mass raid. He attacked it at 11,500ft, approaching from below and closing

to within 500ft raking the airship with machine-gun fire but as he prepared for another attack, the airship burst into flames and crashed in a field behind the Plough Inn, at Cuffley, killing its commander, Wilhelm Schramm and his 15-man crew.

It was sseen by thousands of Londoners who, cheered and sang the national anthem. The propaganda value was enormous, showing that the German airship threat could be countered.

Huge crowds saw Robinson receive the VC from the King, at Windsor Castle. He was also awarded £3,500 prize money and a silver cup donated by the people of Hornchurch.

In April 1917, as, Capt. Robinson he was posted to France as a flight commander with 48 Squadron but on the first patrol over the lines, his formation met that of Manfred von Richthofen, the famous Red Baron.

Four British aircraft, including that flown by Robinson, were downed.

Robison was wounded, captured and not well treated by the Germans and imprisoned in solitary confinement as punishment for escape attempts.

After the war Robinson was repatriated but his health had worsened to such an extent that, like many, he succumbed to the infamous worl wide Spanish Flu epidemic and died on December 31, 1918, aged just 23, only 17 days after coming home.

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Feature | Veteran’s Parade

Dakota flypast to follow

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HITEHAVEN’S Freedom Day Parade, (formerly Armed Forces Day) takes on an aerial aspect this May with a fly past from an iconic Douglas Dakota aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The fly past is part of Whitehaven’s World War one week held in and around town from May 3 to 10, which will also involve a parade and an exhibition to tell the story of the so-called “War to end all Wars.”

The Dakota or C47 Skytrain as it was known to Americans was one of the Allies’ most widely used transport/parachute aircraft of World War II and subsequently by Air Forces and civilian operators worldwide. It was developed from the Douglas DC3 passenger plane.

Under the Lend-Lease programme large scale deliveries of C-47s were made to the UK, of nearly 2,000 Dakotas (as the aircraft became known in RAF service) being delivered.

Organisers of the Freedom Parade have arranged a display from the aircraft to complement the main event, the military veterans’ march through town.

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And there is still time for veterans to join the parade which starts and end on the town’s harbour side. The parade will start at 11.30am from The Hub and march along Duke, Scotch, Lowther and King Streets before returning to The Hub, after which the air display and speeches will follow. The whole thing is expected to last approximately an hour.

The Whitehaven week, which is to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, is being sponsored by Nuclear Management Partners (NMP), with support from Copeland Council, which is helping to organise the parade and hopes to build on the success of last year’s popular Homecoming Parade.

Ian Hudson, general manager of NMP, said: “That war remains one of the most significant events in our history and I am certain that local residents and visitors will welcome the chance to mark this occasion and it is also an excellent way for our young people to learn about what happened so we are proud to sponsor the Whitehaven WW1 Week.

“We are looking forward to getting involved in organising activities, particularly those around education and local

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schools, to give children tangible experiences to reinforce things they may have learned in class.”

The Whitehaven Festival Company, which is organising the event, has also asked schools to get their pupils to support the marchers.

A World War One exhibition is also being held in Whitehaven from May 5 to May 10 and free visits are available to book (but not on parade day).

Gerard Richardson, of the Whitehaven Festival Committee, said: “It’s a time to remind ourselves and teach younger generations more about what happened during those troubled times”.

“Our exhibition will feature events with storyboards, model vehicles, tanks and weapons. entry will be free so we hope it will be a great occasion for both young and old and are very grateful to NMP for not only their sponsorship but also for their ongoing commitment to make this a fantastic event.”

Veterans and schools wanting to become involved in the parade/exhibition are asked to contact Richardson’s of Whitehaven, Lowther Street, on 01946 65334 or louise@ richardsonsoffice.net.

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Feature | Go Backpacking

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N what he describes as “a moment of mid-life crisis / madness” CRAIG WISHART actually managed to convinced his wife that they needed to drop everything and go backpacking… as they had done over a decade earlier. Here’s what happened.

YEARS ago we simply quit our jobs, booked a one way ticket and survived on reckless confidence.

This time it took more planning; first to get time off work; then arrangements made for the dog; mail to be collected;, vaccinations; first aid kit and solid travel insurance.

So with the winds howling, the harbour engulfed by sea, and Whitehaven’s Tesco being evacuated I wasn’t concerned because tomorrow we leave for Hanoi, Northern Vietnam.

We land and I’ve forgotten about loose roof slates because I have new worries; like crossing the road. Vietnamese traffic is frantic and loosely obeys rules. When I find the courage I’m ashamed to admit I cower behind a bowed and crooked old man, standing straight he’s still only four foot.

The traffic flows around my shuffling human shield and i get safely across. He acknowledges me with a slight nod and disappears into the throng.

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more than half a world away from a storm-battered Britain.

We fly south to the sweltering Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) where we visit the Cu Chi tunnels home to Vietnamese fighters and instrumental in helping overcome the might of the US army in the war.

Thanks to cheap internet flights we have breakfast at a street-side food stall and dine on a tropical beach that evening – seafood and cocktails as we watch a glorious orange sun fall beneath the horizon.

The next two weeks by the sea we hire motorbikes and search out deserted, incredibly beautiful beaches. Crossing the border into Cambodia we find tropical islands, each more perfect than the last. No development, sunbeds or crowds. Just warm turquoise water, white sand and bamboo bungalows with family restaurants serving local food.

We tear ourselves away because our return flight is now a looming deadline and we have yet to visit the jewel of Cambodia… Angkor Wat. It does not disappoint.

Asian civilisation was at its peak as Europe was clawing its way out of the middle ages. The buildings dwarf the

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Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok

gathered crowds, the scale of the majestic cities is huge and the technological knowledge required is mind-blowing.

We wander and when it’s too hot we sit in the shade and watch sweating tour groups behind their guides, agitated and desperate to capture the perfect photo.

Occasionally I jump up and race after saffron-robed monks, politely badgering them to pose with my well-travelled copy of the Whitehaven Guide. I’m desperate to impress my editor with my own perfect picture. With serene calm they smile and oblige, thumbing through the magazine, pointing out pictures and asking questions, curious about the exotic and faraway town of Whitehaven.

Grand Palace Pnomh Penh

We could stay longer but our trip is over.

Backpacking has changed in 10 years. The smart phone is the new guidebook. WIFI has replaced the internet café; you can book last-minute hotels from the comfort of a restaurant or airport, pick up via email and read reviews on everything else. If you prefer the old fashioned way there are still tour agents who you’ll find lining the streets wherever there are tourists.

Independent travel is no longer for the resilient; we see retirees and families with babies as well as gap year students.

Everyone should have a vacation at least once in their life when only the flights are booked and you move as the mood takes you. It sounds terrifying but it’s invigorating.

Learn to live on your wits and trust your judgement, throw your routine away.

The top bars and restaurants are not all-inclusive; the best hotels are found, not booked. Asia is a great place to start because it’s well organised for travel and cheap.Two of us lived comfortably (food, drink, travel and room) on £60 per day.

So if you want an individual experience other people only dream about? What are you waiting for? Go, get lost somewhere because you never know…

You might just find yourself.

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Feature | The Stranglers

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inger- Guitarist BAZ WARNE talks to ALI HIPKIN oasting a career of 40 years The Stranglers are one of the longest lasting Punk bands.

I was able to catch up with Singer and Guitarist Baz Warne before the band flew to Barcelona to start the European leg of their 40th Anniversary tour.

Baz said: “It’s been fantastic so far, better than we could have hoped for.”

“I think the 40th anniversary is a big factor; Jett Black is 75 now, he comes on for three songs and then a replacement drummer takes over. I think people realise they may not have the opportunity to see him perform again.”

Baz joined The Stranglers in 2000 as a guitarist before becoming the lead singer in 2006.

“I was a professional guitarist for a long time,” said Baz, “I was 36 years old when I was asked to join; I thought if the average man lives to 72 then it’s taken me half my life to get this opportunity. I needed to make my mark.”

“I was in the band for a year before I was able to make my own mark because I had to learn how to deal with the personalities and the egos.”

“Obviously you have to doth your cap to your predecessor with respect and then you can start to make your own mark. I’ve been in the band now as long as anyone who left.”

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“First and foremost I’m a guitarist; it’s only in the last few years that I’ve been confident with singing and the show.”

“On one hand I think that I’m very blessed and lucky to do what I always wanted but on the other I had to have talent to get me there. There was an element of being in the right place at the right time.”

After 40 years in the business The Stranglers are still pulling in huge crowds and their music is reaching an all new generation.

Baz said: “We’ve never split up and got back together for the money like a lot of other bands.”

“ We were referred to as punk floyd at one time because of our musical suits. We can go hell for leather with the best of them but we are musicians.”

“We’re still here because people still want to see us, they bring their kids to see us and because of the internet.”

“Live music has always been popular. Today’s technology

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is great but you don’t have the album in your hand, you can’t sniff the sleeve. I think people get fed up of the instantaneous of it all.”

“We played in Bristol last night and on the front row were a group of 15-20 year olds pogo-sticking around. It was great.”

As a northern lad Whitehaven live will not be his first Whitehaven performance.

“I’ve played in Whitehaven and Maryport when I was in another band they’re a really good crowd so I’m really looking forward playing again. It sounds like it’s going to be a good night.”

“It’s much more interesting to do gigs off the beaten track.”

“It’s a cliché but expect the unexpected; you have to play to the audience. We don’t tour for the money we just love it.

Hopefully we can cram a lot of the hits in and a few newer numbers.”

“When we play festivals we tend to play things that people know which brings out the nostalgia. Festivals are just like a big party so that’s what we will bring. We’ll just see what the weather does because a) it’s England and B) it’s Cumbria.”

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Feature | AT Projects

Roof swAp will turn

your conservatory into

a real room

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nyone who has a conservatory loves spending time in it but it can sometimes be a little too warm in the summer and too cold in the winter or maybe you just can’t stand the sound of rain battering on its roof any longer – which is where AT Projects can help.

AT Projects is the only Cumbrian company which sells the SupaLite Tiled Roof System; an innovative product that can be attached to your conservatory’s existing beams in place of the existing roof.

The new roof will be fitted with insulation from above which means that your conservatory has the same u-value as your house – just 0.18.

Alan Thompson, managing director of AT Projects, said: “It’s absolutely fantastic; I’ve changed my conservatory roof to a SupaLite one and practically live in the conservatory now.”

A SupaLite roof allows you to get the most out of your conservatory transforming it in to a room that you can enjoy all year round.

There is a variety of tile and slate colours and internal ceiling finishes available and large roof vents are also available to allow maximum light.

To know more contact AT Projects on

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s the Giving your kid need! y e h t e c n e id f n co

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O be a star of the stage is something that many little girls and boys dream about… and Sing Stars, of Whitehaven can help to turn that dream into reality.

Beth McGarry and her team of teachers will help build confidence in little stars as they teach them about singing techniques and the art of performance.

Beth, who is also a well-known Lady Gaga impersonator said: “I don’t feel like there’s anything like it around here.

There are plenty of dance troupes and theatre schools but there’s nothing that focuses entirely on singing.”

our June show which teaches the students how to work as a choir, as well as perform as duets or solo artists.”

Sing Star’s also offers summer schools and holiday workshops.

Beth has been performing since she was a teenager and her love of music has seen her traverse the UK and Europe as a Lady Gaga and theatre performer.

Saturday morning classes for tots (ages two to four) are held at Bransty School at 9am-9.30am; juniors, intermediates and seniors at 9.30am-11am.

“We do nursery rhymes with the tots; look at instruments and use puppets, but we cover musical theatre, pop and rock with the older groups. We’re currently working towards

Anyone wanting more information should visit the Sing Star Facebook page or contact Beth on 07939 546591 or email b_mcgarry@hotmail.co.uk

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Feature | Festivals 2014

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HE festival season is on its way and local talent has never been so strong, Arran George, from Egremont is not only set to play At The Stadium and Kendal Calling in August but is about to release his new EP. Arran said: “I’m nervous - it’s my first time playing Kendal Calling but I just want to get out there. I’ll be playing some more original stuff, I’ve been writing loads of new material.

So I’ll be playing a real eclectic mix.”

After a summer of playing the festivals Arran will be off to the big city to attend a 3-year song-writing course at London-based Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. “It’s everything I wanted compacted into three years.”

“I like the way music can make you feel, like when you start to read, it’s a fantastic escape, it can enlighten you. I started listening to Maroon 5, McFly and Busted and that and it just sort of cascaded from there.”

Arran has had a great deal of support from BBC Radio Cumbria’s Introducing programme. His cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah has prove d a popular request.

Arran will be launching his EP Statues and Hallelujah at Anna’s Café, Whitehaven, on April 18.

At The Stadium, Copeland Athletics Stadium, Whitehaven, May 23-24

Replaces Mighty Boof ’s annual festival At The Playground.

The Boof has secured an epic line-up with Reverend and the Makers, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, and Space headlining.

Danny Maudling of Mighty Boof said: “This year we’re going it alone.” (Previously the rugby union and cricket clubs, which use the Playground, had been involved). The starstudded list of acts will be supported by the best local acts.

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Arran George

Ireby Music Festival May 23-24

Now in its 12th year, live folk music and workshops are staged around the village, including the 600-capacity heated marquee, at Ellenside. The line-up includes Eddi Reader, global acoustic roots music powerhouse band from Canada’s West Coast, The Bills; Martyn Joseph and Eliza Gilkyson. See website: www.irebyfestival.co.uk

Carlisle Music City May 24-June 1

The very best local bands, singers and DJs plus bigger name acts performing in various Carlisle venues including free in the City, Tom Hingley the “Glory Days” lead singer with Inspiral Carpets (Sun Jun 1) and other favourites such as Colt 45, The 45s, Fiona Clayton Band, and My Little Brother .This year CMC is branching out into new genres and new areas, with Kirklinton Hall hosting the opera Mozart’s Don Giovanni, on May 31. For full information see the website: www.carlislemusiccity.co.uk

Stepping Stones June 13-14, Kirklinton Hall,

Maddy Prior’s Stepping Stones festival switches from Brampton. Steeleye Span headline and other acts to watch out for include Red Ruff, Charlie Dore (Pilot of the Airwaves); The Balkan Bandits and John Spiers of Spiers and Boden and Bellowhead fame who will be making an unusual solo appearance. www.steppingstonesfestival.co.uk

Ravenstonedale Festival, June 20-22, Kirkby Stephen

A three day festival promising “a staggering line up of indie, rock, blues, ska and acoustic bands set to blow the rocks right off the Ravens Nest.”

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Feature | Don’t Get Shafted

Don’t get shafted on the internet

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F you are fascinated or bewildered by the technology and range of golf equipment options now available to golfers… or new to the game, then Richard Leach is the man you need to see.

Richard is a PGA qualified professional, with wide-ranging experience of both the retail and playing sides of golf and runs the golf retail business at the Cumbria Golf Centre, at Whitehaven Golf Course and he takes particular pride in giving the right advice, matched to the right equipment, to suit you perfectly.

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“ It’s something you just can’t get on the internet,” he says, “you can try before you buy; it’s more convenient, and it’s often no dearer”.

With the latest high-tech radar equipment, Flightscope, Richard can track the balls you hit in 3D and match you to the driver that’s perfect for you, to maximise your potential.

Then there’s the minefield of shaft fitting… Richard can accurately see you through it and analyse your swing DNA for perfect shaft fitting and the Taylor Made system helps match you to your ideal club heads.

The shop itself is an absolute Aladdin’s Cave for golfers, stocking leading brands such as TaylorMade, Ping and Titleist and it carries a full range of stock suitable for everyone from beginners to accomplished players and advice comes free.

The adjoining hi-tech driving range, featuring electronic tees, is open to everyone, seven days a week and clubs can be hired from the shop.

Golf lessons are also available.

Cumbria Golf Centre and Driving Range ring Richard Leach on 01946 599683

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Need for exercise turned into Brad’s career

By Chris Breen RISING golf professional, Brad Hannah, from Whitehaven, is aiming right for the top but his appetite wasn’t always for golf.

In fact as a tubby child he had been reluctant to take up the game at all. “In the end I was forced to, so I’d get some exercise,” he said.

But the latent skill level was there and thanks to his grandma and late father, Stephen, by age 13 he was playing competitively and went on to captain the county and the North of England Under -18 teams.

In order to take his golf to another level won a scholarship and in Texas in 2009-10 became to top junior college player in the USA. He moved up to university level with South Carolina becoming captain but had to return home after just a term, when his dad became terminally ill. He then stopped playing golf altogether for six months until last year.

“Then I realised I’d have to get a job and give up the game I love, so I opted to give golf one more try and went to the Lee Westood Golf School for nine months to get back on track and decided to turn professional”.

Since then he’s been playing tournaments abroad and has made the cut in three recent events and finished 11th in the Mogador Open, Morocco.

When I spoke to Brad he was heading for the Red Sea Egyptian Classic and then intending to concentrate on playing in Britain and to make his first appearance on SkyTV in a tournament. He’s seeking sponsors so, if you want to get your company’s name/s to the fore, Brad looks like a good bet.

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Feature | Stewart Lancaster

ENGLAND’S SUCCESSFUL COACH FIRST LACED HIS BOOTS AT ST BEES A

fter narrowly missing out on the SIx Nations title England Rugby Union coach Stuart Lancaster tells Ali Hipkin how it all began at St. Bees England Rugby Union fans watched the final match of the Six Nations tournament with bated breath praying that France would beat Ireland, so England could win the championship

“Missing out on the Six Nations was tough; the team’s performance had improved and their effort needed rewarding. We’ve made some good steps forward and I’m feeling confident about the future. I’d love to continue to be captain but we’ll see what next year brings.”

For once the hopes of the nation were off the shoulders of Cumbria-born and former St Bees School student, England Coach, Stuart Lancaster. England did their bit by beating Italy 52-11 earlier in the day, but their round one 26-24 defeat in Paris cost them dearly. They could only watch as Ireland clung on by their fingernails to do what England couldn’t and beat the French, in Paris.

But despite being tasked with maintaining national pride in England’s rugby team Stuart remains a down-to-earth, friendly northerner who is proud of his roots.

Originally from Penrith it was as a boarder at St Bees that he first laced up his rugby boots. “I loved it at St Bees really. I enjoyed being outside, playing sports outside or going to the beach, I just loved the outdoors feel of it.”

“I was a Jack of all trades at school really. I played rugby, football, and cricket I enjoyed working as part of a team.

I was reasonably successful at rugby but it wasn’t until university that I specialised in it.”

“Rugby wasn’t a sport that paid players when I was younger.

I did my degree in sports science and became a P.E teacher.

I began being paid to play part-time then full-time but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be coaching the England Rugby team.”

“All sorts of factors affect the way you coach; your parents, your school, where you’re from and the upbringing you have.

I’m a northerner so I’m pretty down to earth.”

Stuart completely restructured the team when he took the helm, nearly two years ago.

“We’ve got a lot of young leaders in the team but the captain has the importance of overall leadership. It doesn’t matter who they are or where they come from I’m making sure everyone’s feet are on the ground.”

“No matter what sport you play it’s important to realise that you’re a role model to young people and you’re sending out a message.”

Stuart is not only confident in the abilities of his own team but those of the England women rugby players.

“Female rugby players are athletes in their own right and I think we will see the popularity of women’s rugby grow again after the Olympics in 2016.”

After narrowly missing out on the Six Nations Stuart is still a little sore but said that he and the team were focused on what’s to come.

“The demographic of people watching a rugby match is 60/40; whether it’s a live game or they’re watching on telly; there’s a huge female interest in rugby. It’s a sport for men, women and kids.”

“Preparations for the World Cup are going well but there’s a huge pressure on them to perform so we’re working on managing that pressure.”

To find out how you can get involved in rugby, go to www.rfu.com/takingpart or follow @EnglandRugby on twitter

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Feature | Senhouse Roman Museum

DODGY VICTORIAN

BANKER WAS FIRST TO FIND

MARYPORT ROMAN TEMPLE

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n June excavations will continue at the site of a Roman temple at Maryport that was first discovered by Joseph Robinson, in 1880.

Robinson appears in Maryport in 1871 as the ‘Interim Manager’ of the Maryport branch of the Cumberland Union Banking Company (the building now known as the Carlton). He became the permanent manager the following year. His position allowed him to become trusted by the Senhouse family, in particular Elizabeth Pocklington-Senhouse, the Lady of the Manor.

We may have known very little about Robinson’s excavations except for a happy incident in 1962 when a school boy recovered 150 glass plates from a derelict house in Maryport. Several of the plates are a record of Robinson’s excavations and the resulting finds.

Last year the Senhouse Museum Trust and Newcastle University re-excavated Robinson’s temple and were able to confirm that the temple was a relatively small classical building with a north-facing portico. The excavation will continue this June with the aim of excavating that area outside the temple to discover any remains of the religious practices.

“S o far as I can see no loss will arise

to the Bank from the circumstances but I fear it will involve a change of management.”

The excavation will begin on Monday June 9 and finish on Saturday July 19. One again local people are welcome to join the team as volunteers and guided tours to the site will be led from the museum every afternoon.

For further details and dates of lectures and Open Days check the Museum’s website:

www.senhousemuseum.co.uk

With his friend, Thomas Carey of Curzon Street, Robinson excavated several buildings in the civil settlement next to the Roman fort. He thought that one of the buildings was a temple. We are very lucky that Robinson was also a keen photographer and that he photographed this building.

Unfortunately his promising career was cut short and 1886 saw his fall from grace when he admitted encouraging his customers into risky investments. On April 19 1886, George Main, the general manager of the Cumberland Union Bank, wrote to one of his directors “... I am obliged to go down to the coast tomorrow. An unpleasant matter has occurred at Maryport Bank which I will explain to you on Wednesday. So far as I can see no loss will arise to the Bank from the circumstances but I fear it will involve a change of management.”

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Grisedales | Feature

can help make the most of your money

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F you are fed up with the poor rates of return on your savings then you really should consider property investment and becoming a landlord.

Rachel Ritson

And you shouldn’t delay because now is a really good time to get a great deal… says Rachel Ritson, director of local estate agents and chartered surveyors, Grisdales.

And to explain exactly why now is the time to do it, Grisdales are organising a series of eight free-to-attend Investment Events, at their offices in Workington, Cockermouth and Whitehaven, throughout the course of this year.

The first two of these evening sessions are: Wednesday April 30, at their office at 23, Finkle St, Workington, CA14 2BE tel: 01900 605544 and then on Thursday May 8 – at the Whitehaven Office, 20, Lowther St, Whitehaven, CA28 7AL tel: 01946 693931. Further events will include the Cockermouth office as a venue.

“Investors are getting precious little return on their funds at the moment as interest rates remain particularly low… so you could make those low rates work better for you in the property sector,” says Rachel.

“Buy to let mortgage rates are also low, possibly as low as they’ll ever get and, nationally, 10 million people are now living in rented accommodation, which is double the figure in the year 2000, so there is a significant rental market, Rachel pointed out.

“For various reasons more people are renting; some people feel that nowadays there is less emphasis on the need to own you own home and others like the flexibility of movement that it allows them,” added Rachel.

“You may never have considered yourself as a landlord but all sorts of people have now become landlords … so if anyone has savings, a legacy, or spare money they really ought to seriously think about putting it into property… and that’s where we can help. There’s no obligation involved and our events will guide you through the various steps involved and explain the benefits… then it’s simply up to you”.

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KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY...

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AVING an eye examination every two years should be part of everyone’s routine… even if you think your vision is good.

Sometimes your sight just tails off slowly and you don’t realise so it’s especially important for drivers to make sure that they can still see well enough to meet the legal visual standard for driving and because spectacles are so trendy now there’s no need to put off getting a pair that will help you see more clearly and in comfort.

Having an eye test won’t only tell you if you need glasses or need your current pair updating, it will also tell you if your eyes are healthy.

Optometrists can detect general health problems and eye diseases of which you would otherwise be unaware.

For example glaucoma affects the peripheral vision and if un-detected the vision that is lost will never return. If diagnosed earlier by an optometrist and referred to an ophthalmologist at hospital, for treatment with drops, it can be controlled and no vision lost.

So to keep your eyes healthy – DON’T SMOKE– there is evidence that smokers are more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration and cataracts than non-smokers.

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PROTECT your eyes from the sun with a wide brimmed hat or sun glasses. Polarising prescription sun-glasses give great clarity of vision too.

EAT YOUR LEAFY GREENS – they’re packed with Lutein and Zeaxanthin which are two anti-oxidants that lower the risk of sight problems. You also need Vitamins C & E, beta-carotene, zinc, copper and fish oil so a healthy diet is essential for healthy eyes.

EXERCISE regularly to reduce risk of sight loss due to high blood pressure, diabetes or narrowing of the arteries.

If you use a computer follow the 20/20/20 Rule – every 20 minutes look away 20 ft for 20 seconds. Also keep blinking if you stare at the computer your eyes dry up and become more sore and tired.

Here at Ann Morgan Opticians we’re conveniently placed to help you. There’s plenty free parking close to our premises opposite The Square, at Cleator Moor and we offer a full range of services to meet your needs.

See us at 18, High Street, CA25 5AH Tel: 01946 810371 email: amoptician@btconnect.com website: www.ann-morgan-optician.co.uk We are now also at www.fb.com/AnnMorganOpticians and Twitter at: www.twitter.com/opticians_ann

One 2 One | Lifestyle

One 2 One offer an affordable alternative to a Spa, with prices starting from just ÂŁ45 per person for Pamper Days and just ÂŁ25 for stand-alone treatments.

There is a shower facility available and by advance arrangement lunch can be supplied for large parties.

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elax, de-stress and re-wind with a Luxury Pamper Day, at One 2 One Nails Beauty and Holistic Centre.

A party of four or more people can secure exclusive use of the relaxation area. Spend your Pamper Day in our Relaxation Area, with complimentary Herbal/Fruit Teas and Fruit Juice, Soft Robe and Slippers for the duration, a cosy fire and relaxing ambience.

The Pamper Packages can be tailor-made and also enjoyed during a morning, afternoon or evening and Sundays are also available, by request, for large parties.

Here at One 2 One, we want to give our clients a Spa environment without the big price-tag. Our Relaxation Room gives you a chance to feel a million miles away, without the long drive home. Lesley has travelled the world to introduce the best possible treatments with outstanding results and this shows in the extensive range of massage/holistic treatments which are available from Amazing Hawaiian Massage to Geleration Nails and Lycon Hot Waxing.

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Lifestyle | The 5:2 Diet Genevieve of Carlisle

BY ALI HIPKIN

ILLED as the “non-dieters diet” it’s been the “IT” diet for over a year and in light of Cumbria’s new-found fame as the fattest county in the country we’re joining the media hype about the 5:2 diet.

Since the 5:2 diet was brought to our attention by BBC’s Horizon in 2012 it’s scarcely been out of the media, but what’s it all about?

It involves intermittent fasting. You eat normally five days a week and diet two days a week; cutting your calorie intake for those two days to a quarter of your normal level. It means that on, say, a Monday and a Thursday you will eat 500 calories if you are a woman, 600 if you are a man.

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5:2

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The Truth behind the

Intermittent fasting does not mean stopping eating entirely. It means reducing the amount you eat, but only for quite short periods of time. Success is dependent on not over-eating on your normal days and drinking plenty of water to keep hydrated is paramount.

The practicality of the diet is that it allows you to go on enjoying the foods you normally eat and make as few changes to your lifestyle as possible.

Unlike other diets; the Atkins, the maple syrup or baby food diet the 5:2 Diet offers more maintainable results because there’s no boredom. You can still have a little bit of what you fancy on non-fasting days.

With claims that the 5:2 diet can increase lifespan, improve

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cognitive function and increase the protection against conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases, it might seem like the answer to every yo-yo dieter’s prayers but it remains surrounded by controversy.

There’s still much debate about what pattern of fasting is most effective in improving health outcomes with some doctors suggesting that fasting needs to be every other day in order to be successful. There is also some debate surrounding the optimal calorie consumption during the fasting days.

The Dietician’s View: " although it is a weight loss diet, it probably won’t improve your overall health" We asked a dietician what she thought and she told us: “Even though you will be reducing calorie intake on the fast days, if you're still eating a normal diet the other days - you will no doubt see weight loss, but probably no overall change in saturated fat content or salt intake. This means that although it is a weight loss diet, it probably won’t improve your overall health (i.e. reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure) like a balanced healthy eating plan would.

By starving yourself on two days, you may find that you over-eat on the five remaining days - even if you end up doing it subconsciously; it’s a common trend.

If you are considering it then you should first talk to your GP to see if it is suitable for you because not everyone can safely fast.

The best way to lose weight is by strict portion control, reducing saturated fat intake by trimming fat off meat, choosing low-fat dairy products and cutting down on cakes, biscuits and processed foods and increasing physical activity levels - for weight loss the recommended activity level is 60mins each day of moderately intense exercise.

Finally, choosing high-fibre foods e.g. brown bread/pasta and plenty of fruit and veg to settle blood sugar levels and reduce cravings for sweet foods!”

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Face 2 face

Lifestyle | Bridget Foster

encounters ARTICLE: BRIDGET FOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY: PAUL MCGREEVY MODEL / MUSE: JANE COULTHARD AT JIGGERY POKERY BOUTIQUE

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anuary – February is, for me, generally usually a quiet time in terms of make-up for clients.

But more and more of them now want to learn how to apply their own make up themselves and are booking me for one-to-one tutorials or makeup parties, especially as a result of my previous article featuring Kath Conchie and targeting the 50 plus age group.

I get the impression that most of us go though that “New Year – New You", feeling trying to start as a means to go on. Tutorials aren’t something I have pushed but something I have been asked to do. I was approached by Jane, who owns Jiggery Pokery, on Fisher Street. Her approach to women’s style is a breath of fresh air.

She believes it’s all about overall image and how it makes women feel confident and beautiful within themselves.

So Jane asked me to come into her boutique to discuss and teach makeup skills to her clients and staff during an event she will be organising soon, to feature her spring collection.“I just want our boutique and our team to be inspirational to our clients, she said.”

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and make-up is good too then you will feel more confident with whatever you are wearing.

Now, even though Jane and her team always look absolutely immaculate she herself wanted to book me for a oneto-one tutorial… for a quick update.

I often meet Jane collecting her daughter from my gymnastics class and even on these informal occasions, she seems to have a lovely, effortless quiff in her hair which frames her face. She wears a beautiful, “thrown-on” scarf and looks so smart and stylish, whereas I’m demonstrating a cartwheel in my tracksuit bottoms and a messed up ponytail from the gym mats… so as I packed up my kit and headed out to Jane’s home I was wondering why she wanted me for a make-up update?

Jane told me pretty much everything about her skin care and make-up.

She swears by her Arbonne skin care, which you can buy from, Emma Edgar (Facebook PM) or Dimond Beauty, by Lauren Temple.

Jane’s visits to the MAC store, in Glasgow, as a treat, shows that she enjoys the whole shopping experience and is eager to learn about new products. The first thing I always ask is: “What are your concerns and what problem are we going to solve”.

As always I start with the eyes and Jane’s main problem was pinkness around her eyes. They can be quite sensitive. She had used the Benefit yellow concealer but was now using a MAC paint pot.

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The MAC Paint pots come in many different shades but are mainly used for contouring and highlighting the face. Jane’s had a bit of a glow to her paint pot. They are very long wearing and set onto the skin which is why Jane liked it so much.

But I suggested she’d be best going back to her Benefit concealer, called Lemonade, £16.50, and then applying the paint pot as an eye-shadow base or my favourite Urban Decay eye primer potion, £6.50 from Debemhams, for a long-lasting, fresh, clean eye make-up.

Jane’s eye-shadows involved a colour palette of browns, greys and mauves.

There were some nice shades, but I wanted to add some warmth, which she often avoids because of the pinkness about her eyes. Just a warmer shade of brown was enough to add to her palette.

Jane also said she didn’t like glitters, which most people don’t, unless worn well, or for a special occasion. I taught Jane my staple Laura Mercier technique of applying a tight liner with a flat, square brush, along the lash line, using either a Maybelline painting liner or a matt-black eye-shadow.

your eye line. DONE! It’s quick, simple, blend-able, and looks effortless. If you really want more shape, then you can apply a soft brown into the socket line but you may not need to.

These are generally the two items most women will want to go and buy after a one-to-one tutorial:

Flat Liner Brush and Cake Eyeliner

www.spacenk.com – It’s the start of you gradually growing the confidence to experiment and attempt to perfectly apply liquid eye line.

Base

Jane had every make up artist’s favourite, MAC Face and Body Foundation. Again a breath of fresh air from Double Wear which, if you do use it, try the light version. Face and body foundation is a waterbased foundation, light, buildable and therefore adaptable for any skin types.

This foundation looks absolutely stunning on photographs and catwalks.

Great value at £27 for 125ml .

I decided that, rather than go for the more usual shading and blending technique that all you ladies stress over, I’d opt for a more modern and easier way of shading and defining your eye.

However, it does take time to build up the coverage and is very runny. I would only really recommend it to clients with a clear skin and wanting a light, natural finish. Jane was obviously happy with using it, which was great.

However, the best thing about a one-to-one session is that you have the chance to try new products. So I popped on my illuminating tinted moisturiser by Laura Mercier £31 and concealer by Vichy. The Vichy concealer is fantastic. Very high coverage but looks invisible. I applied it lightly with a sponge to create a flawless look. £15.50 for 30ml… available in Boots.

Add a deep, rich colour of a brown or plum, just next to your tight line and blend upwards, keeping all the colour around the lash line and fade it out towards the socket. Go back and add your tight line on again to sharpen

Jane said she’d seen lots of Instagram and Facebook adverts for strong contouring techniques – Kim Kardashian style. They are fascinating to do and see, but this isn’t something

Getting the line fine and tight in the eyelash roots makes even the smallest eyes look whiter and brighter. If you opt for a shadow go for a make-up brand rather than one from a drug store. The colours will last and you’ll get much better pigmentation for this look.

Cheeks and Contour

"Jane’s visits to the MAC store, in Glasgow, as a treat, shows that she enjoys the whole shopping experience and is eager to learn about new products." you are going to do every day and is a very strong look. I showed Jane a softer version of contouring. Decide if you are going to use a cream blush and bronzer or a powder. Cream contouring colours could be a darker shade of concealer or the MAC paint. As for powder use matt bronzer in a brown tone rather than orange one. Superdrug B range has a nice selection at £8.

Create a figure three from the side of your forehead, under your cheeks and lightly on jaw line… and blend.

Highlight with a lighter concealer or shimmer powder on top of the cheek bone, and under brows, plus a dash down the centre of the nose and Cupid ’s bow. You can use your Touch Eclate, by YSL, for liquids £25 or a shimmer brick for powder. Jane was using a bright Barry M blusher which she was rather embarrassed although I don’t know why she was embarrassed. Barry M may be inexpensive but its pigments, throughout the range, are strong and long-lasting. I gave Jane an option of going more peachy-coral as her Barry M was a bright pink. I applied a cream blusher by Top Shop… £6 blush in flush. These are beautiful and simple to use even with fingers.

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However I prefer to use a foundation brush for a flawless finish.

Lips

Jane like most people says she prefers a gloss. A dewy lipstick I think. Her make-up bag consisted of nudes. I’m a big fan of a nude lip, but I found Jane’s nudes quite dull, so I warmed up a few colours and applied them. At first she wasn’t keen on the warmer nude but it takes time for your eyes to adjust and see yourself with a slightly different shade on, so she agreed to trial it. Jane described the make-up I applied as a cleaner, more professional version of her own.

But it’s worth bearing in mind that the approach of a make-up artist to private clients is far different to that of a model or brief. I have to work out where the client’s comfort zone lies and how much they are willing to try new colour/s. Jane however proved a stylish and immaculate woman with a great make up bag, who was very much in her make-up comfort zone although she did add: "Red lips absolutely frighten me".

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So next I’m going to give her a full hair and make-up glamorous look for her private event and now that I have spent time with Jane I think she will be brave enough for me to push her out of her comfort zone and I’m more than confident that she will look absolutely stunning.

ARTICLE BY

BRIDGET FOSTER Make Up & Hair Artist www.

bridgetfoster.co.uk

2014 Trends from London Fashion Week | Lifestyle

Words by: Nelson Brown (Hair) // Nicola Lamont (Make up) // Katie Dyet (Fashion) // www.brownsthestylists.com

LOOK WHAT'S HOT

Lockerbie hair stylist NELSON BROWN and his head stylist TRAE CORBETT were heavily involved at the heart of the recent London Fashion Week and here, they tell us about some of the hottest ensembles to emerge.

Holly Fulton

Lead Stylist: James Pecis Assistants: Nelson Brown // Trae Corbett Sponsor: L’oreal

Make up: The look was a flawless minimal skin accented with a soft sheen on the cheeks and lips, keeping the look healthy and fresh.

© Kim Weston Arnold

© Kim Weston Arnold

Eyes were defined with a wash of copper on the eyelids with a copper line in the crease.

Hair: KEY LOOK: An awkwardly low-positioned side parting in line with temple, was taken, this section was then directed straight over to behind opposite ear and mousse applied liberally to add weight to help flatten the hair.The back and right side sections where then tied with elastic at the nape and the ponytail ironed for polish and flatness. The remaining left side was combed over the ear to disguise it and wrapped around the base of the ponytail, secured with elastic and smoothed over with gel for an ultra slick finish.

This gave the hairstyle a modern polished effect.

Nelson Brown (white scarf) busy in the backstage scrum at John Rocha assisting Samantha Hillerby

Clothing: Working business-womaninspired London designer, Holly Futon’s collection, is clearly very sophisticated yet feminine. Hand-drawn exclamation marks and floral patterns cover day coats. Pleated skirts and Flapper-style dresses floated down the runway. Bangle-draped wrists and bejeweled necklines illustrated Holly’s collection. Eggshell blue and dusky pink were prevalent colours in her decorated imagery. Subtle spectacles were in keeping with the office attire. There is a commercial aspect to this collection, which is very translatable to the high street.

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Preen

Lead Stylist: James Pecis // Assistant: Nelson Brown & Trae Corbett Sponsor: L’oreal

© Marcus Tondo

Clothing: A Star Wars theme was heavily incorporated into Preen’s collection, with Darth Vader’s face appearing on many of the items. Floaty midi dresses featured with geometric printed shapes. Quilt-inspired prints partnered with highheeled leather boots.They took a futuristic twist on the khaki parka jackets with fur hoods by adding plastic belt clips.The entire Preen collection based itself on detailing and the shapes were simple, but the devil is in the detail with tucking, folding and draping.

Hair: The hair was prepped using salt spray on dry hair, to add lightness and texture. A loose centre parting was taken with the fingers and using the open barrel of the tong a light bend was made in opposite directions; this was then loosened with hands and sectioned with the fingers behind the ears, the left side slightly thicker than the right.This hair was split haphazardly into three sections and braided to the left side of the head with the intension of it looking awkward.This was then massaged out and stretched to form a distressed edge to the style.

Make up: The look was clean, contemporary and fresh, with minimal make-up using only what was needed to perfect the skin. Lilacs and khaki where used sparingly on the eyes, with a natural lip, which had minimal colour and the slightest hint of a sheen.

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Simone Rocha

Lead Stylist: James Pecis // Assistant: Nelson Brown & Trae Corbett // Sponsor: Babyliss pro

Š Marcus Tondo

Clothing:

Simone Rocha's new collection was straight from the Elizabethan era with gathered sleeves and overstated hips.

The necklines and shoulders of theses dramatic coats and dresses were trimmed with embedded jewellery. She re-worked the classic trench coat into cropped proportions, teamed with skirts with masses of volume tightly belted. Simone modernised her collection with highshine yellow python skin and strong tartan looks. Ruffles gave charge to minimal boyish ankle grazers. Simone Rocha’s interpretation of Elizabethan was a haze of costume gems, flounces and fur.

Make up: The emphasis, as with many of the other catwalk shows, was on radiant fresh skin but with an accentuation of gold leaf on the forehead to create reflection of light and a pop of metallic, textured colour which contrasted with the dark solid colours in the clothes and was softened by soft, peachy-pink lips and cheeks.

Hair: Three sections were taken snaking through the hair, from top to back and sides to back. All the soft, baby hair around the hairline was left out and pinned away for later.The three sections were then braided to the head, back and down. As the braid got to the end, it was re-split and an even split of the hair broke down the natural, neat flow of the braid, key to this look. Once all three sections were braided, each line of braid was pulled and poked, to dishevel and deconstruct each braid.The tails of the braid were then gathered at the nape and secured in different ways to give each girl a individual finish. A mouse spray was then sprayed onto the roots to give a swampy finish.

The front hair was then left over the face to give a veiled appearance and dressed with a spray to support this dishevelled style.

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Lifestyle | Bella Vita

Say “I do” to a Modern Twist on the Vintage Make-up Look

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irror, mirror, on the wall, who is the most on trend bride of all? Why yes! That would be you!!

For a fail-proof make-up look on your wedding day, try a modern twist on the classic vintage make-up look.On your wedding day, you want your make-up to look classic – but not boring.

At the same time, you also want to look fresh and modern – but you don’t want your pictures to look dated in ten years. So what’s a bride to do?

Flawless, radiant skin.

The glamorous starlets of the 1950s always had flawless, semi-matte skin. To give a modern update to the vintage look, try adding a bit of radiance. Flawless ‘baby skin’ seemingly untouched by time is achievable through the clever use of concealer

and foundation, in addition to expert highlighting and contouring.

Fluttery doll lashes.

Lashes were also an integral par t of the 1950s make-up look, but the key to a modern twist is to make them appear more natural and ‘fluttery. For a natural doe-eyed effect, try using individual clusters of false lashes in shor t and medium lengths rather than strip lashes.

Flicked eyeliner.

For modern ‘cat eyes,’ try using aubergine instead of black for a softer, bridal look. Winged eyeliner is a very vintage look, but this twist on the colour will both bring you up-todate and enhance your gaze. Pair the flicked liner with a soft, smoky eye in neutral colours, such as taupe, chocolate browns, and soft greys, or shades of plum, peach and champagne.

A twist on the red lip.

Instead of the usual fire engine red lip, why not try a twist on a classic? Tangerine is really hot right now in beauty, but to keep it bridal appropriate, opt for a more muted peach or coral version. Even if you are a gloss kind of gal, try using lip liner and lipstick on your wedding day to keep the vintage theme going.

At Bella Vita all our therapists are highly trained in Bridal, Vintage, Fashion & Media & Photography Make-up we are passionate about teaching women of all ages the transformative power of make-up! We offer Make-up Lessons and Bridal, Prom & Occasion Make-overs…

To book an appointment or for more information call us on 01946 592 322.

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ingdom Hair, situated on Whitehaven’s beautiful harbour side offers the latest fashion in hair styling in a welcoming environment.

Kate King and our team of friendly professional stylists and colour technicians are always on the lookout for the latest trends, in our pictures below, Kingdom’s loyal customers showcase a vibrant sharp bob, a vintage creation and a contemporary style all created in our studio.

With free Wi-Fi available you can catch up on work or browse facebook while your hair is given a star treatment at a competitive price.

Kingdom Hair uses high quality products from Balmain micro rings extensions to Redken, Clynol and Cloud Nine.

Kingdom Hair is dedicated to making your experience as easy as possible, it’s not always necessary to book an appointment and late night appointments are available. We also offer wedding packages.

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Food & Drink | Alan Spedding

jam Getting in a

WHEN YOU JUST GOT OUT OF ONE

I

always have a decent supply of Chilli Jam on my shelves at home.

I use it all the time for stir-fries, Tom Yam Thai soup, cold meats, and sandwiches for work and to accompany comforting weekend suppers of crusty bread with mature Cheddar and a nice glass of red.

I hadn`t noticed that I had actually run out of the stuff when I needed some for a recipe so I ended up having to quickly knock up a batch at home. So here’s how to do it. It’s so simple to make and I can guarantee that you`ll end up using it on everything.

I was making Chicken Satay and I’ll share that recipe with you in the next issue but first of all let’s get cracking with a few jars of this stuff and see how you get along.

The chances are that you`ll have to make more by then anyway, because you`ll have used up your first batch.

The chillies I used in this recipe were a mixture of Habaneros, Scotch Bonnets and Thai Bird’s Eye. You should all know by now that I am not normal. For me this cocktail of heat packs the perfect kick but by all means just use “normal” red chillies from the supermarket. I’ve got my chillies growing on a window sill at home so I simply pick and use as I need them.

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Chilli Jam (Makes roughly 1 litre) Ingredients 3 to 10 red chillies depending on your taste (I used 10 habaneros, 2 scotch bonnets and 10 thai bird’s eye) 6 garlic cloves, crushed

Method 1. Put the chillies, garlic, and ginger into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the tomatoes and process them until smooth.

2. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large saucepan and place over a medium heat.

2 large thumb-sized pieces of fresh peeled ginger root, roughly chopped

3. S tir in the sugar, Thai fish sauce, Balsamic and red wine vinegars and bring to the boil, stirring regularly.

1kg of ripe tomatoes; quartered (About eight large tomatoes)

4. R educe the heat and simmer away steadily for about 45 minutes or until reduced by about a half.

450g demerara sugar 3 tbsp thai fish sauce 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 120ml red wine vinegar

5. O nce the jam is ready let it cool a little and then simply transfer to clean sterilised jars. Allow to cool completely and then add the lids.

So there you go, I told you it was simple and it will keep well either in or out of the fridge but as I said above, it`s just not going to last that long.

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

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Food & Drink | Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Frasers@32 Now serving up Delicious Home Made Pizza!

Bacon-wrapped chicken with leeks, peas and basil

www.frasersfishandchipshop.com

Serves 4

Create your own Pizzas!

Margherita, Meat Feast, Hot Italian, or even Calzone Pollo.

Our Pizzas are delivered with Sweet Heat Technology!

Ready in 45 minutes Costs ÂŁ1.12 per serving (approx)

INGREDIENTS

4 Chicken leg quarters, skinned and cut into thighs and drumsticks Handful of fresh basil 8 thin rashers smoked streaky bacon 1 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil 2 medium leeks, trimmed and sliced thickly at an angle 200ml/7fl oz chicken stock 200g/7oz frozen garden peas

METHOD

1. Season the chicken with black pepper, put one basil leaf on top of each piece, then wrap tightly with a rasher of bacon. Tuck the bacon into itself to stop it unraveling.

2. Heat the oil in a large shallow casserole or frying pan.

Add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes on each side until the bacon is golden. Remove to a plate.

Various options available to suit any budget For more information on our buffet services please call 01946 823642 and we will be happy to help.

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3. Add the leeks to the pan and soften in the bacon juices for 5 minutes. Return the chicken pieces, basil-side up, pour in the stock, then cover the pan and simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

4. Tear half of the basil into the sauce, stir in the peas, then simmer for a few more minutes until the peas are tender and bright. Check the seasoning then scatter the rest of the basil over the dish. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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Food & Drink | Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes, Smoked Salmon with Poached Egg

Serves 4 – for breakfast or as a starter.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

30g plain flour 0.5 bunch chives finely chopped 1 spring onion stem finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely grated Unsalted butter 350g grated raw potatoes 100g smoked salmon Good quality horseradish sauce to serve (optional) 4 soft poached eggs Squeezed fresh lemon juice

METHOD

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In a mixing bowl combine plain flour to half of the chopped chives, all the chopped spring onion and seasoning.

Add the grated potatoes and garlic.

Mix well, then separate into 4 equal sized balls and flatten into pancake shapes.

Heat a non-stick frying pan and melt a little unsalted butter, cook pancakes until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from the heat and place on a non-stick tray. Put in oven at 180°C until cooked through.

To serve place a rosette of salmon on each pancake, top with horseradish and a soft poached egg.

Drizzle with lemon juice and cracked black pepper.

Garnish with the remaining chopped chives.

The Waterfront | Food & Drink

There’s

something new for everyone at The

Waterfront

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NE of Whitehaven’s most popular restaurants is Springing into 2014 under the guidance of a new manager.

It’s the season of new beginnings and The Waterfront, on Whitehaven’s harbourside is welcoming a new manager…

Damien McAllister. (right) “The Waterfront is a progressive restaurant and I wanted to be a part of that,” said Damien so along with their new manager the Waterfront are introducing new evening and lunchtime menus, as well as a cocktail menu together with a range of craft and real ales.

As Damien put it: “We’re trying to break the illusion that The Waterfront is just a fine dining restaurant; in fact we cater for everyone. If I can borrow Mark’s and Spencer’s line; we’re exclusive for everyone.”

“So we’re also introducing pie, peas and a pint, on Sunday nights, starting on March 23,” he added.

The Waterfront has a reputation for being passionate about locally-sourced, seasonal produce all served in comfor table surroundings.

Ninety five percent of the fish served is locally bought and sourced; their meat comes from a Lakeland butcher and the seasonal fruit and vegetables are also sourced as locally as possible.

Pre-booking is recommended.

The Waterfront is at West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LR Tel: 01946 328184.

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Food & Drink | Cheese & Onion Pie

Cheese “n” Onion Pie Serves 4

Ingredients: • Shortcrust Pastry • 8oz (250g) Plain Flour • Pinch of Sea Salt • 2oz (50g) Butter 2oz (50g) Lard • Cold water to bind • A beaten egg to wash the pastry

For the filling: Recipe from Sean Wilson's cookbook, The Great Northern Cookbook available from most good bookshops and online.

• 4 Medium Onions, halved and sliced • 2 Tbsp Groundnut Oil • 8oz (250g) Crumbly Lancashire Cheese • White Pepper

For the Bechemal: • 25g Butter • 25g Plain Flour • 250ml Whole Milk • Sea Salt and White Pepper

T

he backbone of Northern food has many recipes but Cheese n Onion Pie has to be up there as one of the mainstays of good, hearty “Mother’s Fare”.

There are many different recipes out there but this is our take in which we bring a little sweetness to the pie with caramelised onions to balance perfectly with the savoury Lancashire Cheese.

The beauty of this pie is its versatility in so far as you could tray it up with mushy peas and gravy for a sports club lunch or it could be chilled and served cold in a lovely summer’s day picnic. Suffice it to say this is a MUST COOK recipe for any devotee of NORTHERN TUCKER!!

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Method: 1. In a large heavy bottomed pan with a nice tight fitting lid, put in the groundnut oil and bring up to heat.

Throw in the onions and put on the lid and turn down the heat to a very low temp. Leave for at least an hour to caramelise the onions, shaking the pan from time to time, This makes them nice and sweet!

For the Pastry: 1. S ift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.

2. C ut the butter and lard into the flour in cubed.

3. Then rub between the fingertips until a fine breadcrumb consistency is achieved.

4. G radually mix in the cold water until the bowl becomes clean and the pastry becomes not too crumbly or too sticky (be careful!)

5. R oll into a ball, chuck it into a poly bag and fridge for 30 minutes.

For the Bechemal: 1. M ake a”roux” with your butter and flour which means you melt the butter over a medium heat and sift the flour over the butter and amalgamate the ingredients.

2. C ook gently for 2 minutes to cook out the flouryness.

(Please do not make a “stodgy” roux. Try and keep it “wet” rather than dry) 3. G radually whisk the milk into the roux mixture to create a smooth, lumpless white sauce with a consistency of double cream and season to taste with salt and white pepper. Cover and set aside.

1. Pre heat the oven to 180’C/ 350’f/ Gas 4.

2. S plit the pastry into 2 equal amounts and roll one of them out as a base for your “plate” pie.

3. O ffer up to the deep based dinner plate and trim off the excess accordingly.

4. I n alternate layers, crumble some of your crumbly cheese on the base and sprinkle with white pepper and then cover with a layer of caramelised onions, then repeat the process until you run out.

5. C over the pie now with the bechemal liberally.

6. Take the remaining pastry and roll out to cover the top of the pie.

7. Cover the edges of the base pastry with milk.

8. O ffer up the top pastry to cover the pie and trim off the excess.You could use a fork to seal the edges as is traditionally done in the North.

9. Liberally “wash” the pastry top with the beaten egg.

Put 2 holes in the middle with a knife.

10. P lace in the middle of the pre heated oven and cook for 40 minutes or so. Checking at the end, as you don’t want to burn the top.Your pie should be golden brown and SCRUMMY!!

See Sean at The Home & Garden Festival go to page 10 for more info

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Food & Drink | Great Food & Drink

THE GUIDE TO

GREAT FOOD AND DRINK

King George IV Eskdale Green Eskdale 01946 723 470

The Waterfront West Strand Whitehaven 01946 328184

Caspian Classic 66 Lowther Street Whitehaven 01946 64469

Frasers@32 32 Main Street Egremont 01946 823642

Cafe West 56 King Street Whitehaven 01946 598 969 De Margo’s Ehen Court Road Egremont 01946 821 165 Ennerdale Country House Hotel Cleator 01946 813907 Falcon Club Croadalle Avenue Egremont 01946 820421 The Snecklifter 104 Duke Street Whitehaven 01946 690990 Hundith Hill Hotel Lorton Vale Cockermouth 01900 822092 Irton Hall Irton Holmrook 019467 26025

John’s Plaice a595 Wigton Road, Cardewlees, Carlisle 01228 712170 The Woolpack Hardknott Pass, Eskdale 01946 723230 Roc Bar Tangier Street Whitehaven 01946 691986 Shakers Cocktails 21 Duke Street Whitehaven 01946 66772 The Rum Story 27 Lowther Street Whitehaven 01946 592 933 Wellington Farm Cafe & Tea Rooms Lamplugh Road Cockermouth 01900 822777

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We take a look at What’s on at The Woolpack throughout April & May

Only 45 minutes from Whitehaven!

Just a sample of the delights available at the foot of Hardknott Pass.

Hardknott Bar & Cafe Toscana Pizza classic margherita with shredded duck & plum sauce

Carni di fiesta Pizza (spicy)

Cumbrian salami, beef bolognaise, chicken, jalapenos, cheddar, mozzarella & chilli sauce

West Cumbrian Beef Burger

with tomato relish & rocket served in ciabatta

Woolpack Club Home Made Flat Bread

a twist on a classic with bacon & roast chicken from the woodburner

Homemade Scone

with cream & strawberry jam

Woolpack Inn & Farmhouse Dining Room Roman Platter cold meats, olives, antipasti, fresh mozzarella, pesto and vine tomato salad, with homemade bread

Posh Scampi

tiger prawns in beer batter with homemade fries and a small salad on the side – tarty sauce & chilli dip

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

with raspberry drizzle & basil granita.

Sunday Lunch

including Roasted Local Beef with creamy horseradish & succulent Chicken from the Woodburner with bacon & leek stuffing balls Smoked Salmon & Prawn Fettucine with Woodals Pancetta crisp and parmesan flakes

1 course £8.95, 2 course £12.95 3 course £16.50 4 course £17.50 5 course £18.50 Bookings now being taken!

FREE glass of wine

Show this voucher when ordering food at the Woolpack Inn and enjoy a glass of wine absolutely free!

One voucher per person.

Food must be purchased to redeem voucher.

Lots on at The Woolpack The Woolpack Inn, at the top of the Eskdale valley, is set to host a wealth of forthcoming events so you can have a holiday on your doorstep, and soak up the surroundings… all for free.

Easter Weekend (April 18-21) is jam-packed with familyfriendly events. You could enjoy Fish, Chips and Rock and Roll on Good Friday, followed by Pasche-egg-rolling at Hardknott Pass, the next day. There’re duck races on Easter Sunday and a real egg hunt on Monday. Live music features throughout the weekend.

April 25-27 sees a Sausage and Cider Festival, with over 25 ciders including the only one made from 100% Cumbrian apples and there’ll be plenty Cumberland sausage plus live music from the Nocturnal Pigeons. If you’ve visited the nearby Hardknott Roman Fort you could try our new, unique La Porketta Italianstyle hog roast since the Romans roasted suckling pig with pastry and honey stuffing.

May 4 sees live music from Qwyn Ashton Blues Army and the Boot Beer Festival puts ale in the dale on June 5-8 with Fish, Chips and Rock and Roll, on Friday; live music from Vineyards and a spectacular seven courses with seven beers from the Hardknott Brewery on the Saturday plus folk music and tug-of-war on Sunday.

There’re also some great stopover deals. See website: www.woolpack.co.uk and click on ‘Events’ or telephone: 019467 23230 for more information.

Real Ale • Guest Draught Lager • Tasty Pub Grub • Children’s Play Area

Vodka Bar (over 80) • Woodburning Pizza Oven • Illy Real Coffee • B&B (20 rooms) • Dogs and walking boots most welcome!

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CHICKEN

BREASTS

Food & Drink | Chicken Breast Normandy

NORMANDY Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, cut in thin wedges 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, finely minced 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut in wedges 1 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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METHOD Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken well with seasoned flour. In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sautÊ for 2 minutes on each side, just until golden. Remove the chicken to a casserole dish, arranging in a single layer.

Add onion, garlic and ginger root to the skillet; cook 1 minute. Stir in apple slices. Blend in cider, brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer on a low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Pour mixture over chicken and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, serving at once. (If sauce does not thicken into a glaze, remove chicken to plates and stir 1 teaspoon flour mixed with 3 tablespoons of cider into casserole dish. Cook and stir over medium heat, just until thickened. Spoon over chicken and serve. Yum!

Served all day every day!

If you like the look of our Lunch Menu, you should come try our Evening Menu!

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Feature| MAX BACON

LIVING IT

MAX A

li Hipkin talks to Egremont pub landlord Max Bacon about his previous life as a 1980s rock star.

WITH the big hair and questionable fashions of the 1980s it’s an era that some of us would rather forget but Max Bacon, owner of the Wheatsheaf, in Egremont was living the dream as lead singer in the 1980s rock group GTR. Formed in 1986 GTR was the brain child of Steve Howe, the Yes and Asia guitarist and Steve Hackett, of Genesis, and were billed as a “super group”.

“It was all very exciting,” said Max “I’d been in bands since I was 19 and just been touring America for 7-8months with Motley Crew when I got the call about GTR.” The band’s debut single, When the Heart Rules the Mind,” made it to a respectable number 14 in the UK charts but it was in America and Japan where they enjoyed their real success.

But GTR wasn’t meant to last; with two extremely talented lead guitarists in one group came a lot of egotism which spelled the end for the group.

While the group originally considered carrying on without Hackett the music scene was beginning to make room for a heavier, grungier scene. After working with the likes of Mike Oldfield Max took a break from the music industry.

“It was a great time. Howe taught me a lot; he’s the best guitarist I’ve ever worked with.”

Nowadays Max has made the Wheatsheaf one of the best pubs for live music in the area.

He said: “Everyone really likes their live music around here.

I’m still in touch with Steve Howe so I might try and get him up here to do a set.”

Max regularly takes to the stage in the Wheatsheaf with his band; “The Max Bacon Band and said: “It’s probably more enjoyable playing with people who are really talented but have never been in a band in their lives.”

“Touring is very nostalgic… but in the past but right now I’m really very happy doing my own little thing with my own band.”

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Society Rocks | Feature

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ociety Rocks is the area’s newest all day celebration of live music, set for April 19 at Workington’s Carnegie Theatre.

It promises to be a full day of live music with lots of local talent taking you from the early afternoon right through to the early hours of the morning. The bill includes local bands; Life in a Glass House, Missorioty, and SiouXnation along with a host other local acts and bands from around the country. The event is all in aid of charity, raising money and awareness for MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and is sponsored by Nuclear Management Partners.

Things kick off at the Carnegie at 3pm – 11pm, continuing with more acoustic acts in Monroe’s from 11pm – 2am.

Organiser Stephen Galea said: “We’re planning to run a band, then an acoustic act, then another band so there’s as small a break as possible between acts.” There are only 320 tickets half of which have already been sold so be quick.

Tickets can be bought in advance from the Carnegie or on the Society Rocks @ The Carnegie Facebook page or on the door.

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Feature | World Cup Fixtures

ENGLAND WORLD CUP 2014

FIXTURES Group A

Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon

Group B

Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia

Group C

Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan

Group D

Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy

Group E

Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras

Group F

Argentina, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Iran, Nigeria

Group G

Germany, Portugal, Ghana, United States

Group H

Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea

Arena Amazonia

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World Cup Fixtures| Feature

Group D 14 June 2014

Uruguay v Costa Rica,

Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 20:00 (ITV)

14 June 2014

England v Italy,

Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 23:00 (BBC)

19 June 2014

Uruguay v England,

Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 20:00 (ITV)

20 June 2014

Italy v Costa Rica,

Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 17:00 (BBC)

24 June 2014

Italy v Uruguay,

Arena das Dunas, Natal, 17:00 (ITV)

24 June 2014

Costa Rica v England,

Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00 (ITV)

Arena de Sao Paulo

Estadio Mineirao

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Feature | Bad Shepherds

Cumbria’s Bad Shepherd set for Keswick ‘return’ “I come from a musical background, my mum and dad were in a band; playing semi-professional around Cumbria.”

“My Dad’s record selection was sacred. I always really liked the sound of the pipes and as I got more and more into them I discovered different branches of the folk tree.”

The Bad Shepherds came to be when Ade Edmondson drunkenly stumbled into a musical instrument shop bought a mandolin. Surprised to see it sitting there in his kitchen the following morning he nevertheless picked it up, worked out a few chords, and started playing the same songs with a mandolin accompaniment. It was then that he picked up the phone to Troy.

“I knew who he was,” said Troy, “We’d met briefly at the Folk Awards in London but it was two years later when he called out of the blue after seeing me perform to ask if it was something I’d be interested in, I was intrigued to say the least.”

We’re both busy with other projects but when we’re free we get together and dust off the bad shepherds ‘cause it’s brilliant fun.

Before they play at Keswick The Bad Shepherds are undertaking a month long tour of Australia.

“We’re both busy with other projects but when we’re free ORKINGTON-born Troy Donockley is getting ready to play Keswick Mountain we get together and dust off the bad shepherds ‘cause it’s brilliant fun.”

Festival, on May 16-17 with Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds.

The Bad Shepherds will be playing their own unique brand The Bad Shepherds have had many changes to their line-up of punk songs re-interpreted with a Celtic feel. but have made the recent move from a trio to a four piece band; now comprising of Troy, Ade Edmondson, Tim Harries “It’s clear from the first few bars if something is going to work or not. It’s a fantastic, never ending source of fun and Terl Bryant. seeing how these songs deconstruct.”

Troy said: “I love playing in Cumbria. I try to come up as “The Dammed, Bauhaus more gothic things don’t really much as I possibly can. But the last time I performed in work. We approach them as folk songs but we want these Keswick was with Maddy Prior, at the Theatre by the Lake, songs to mean something. A lot of these punk songs have about 10 years ago and I played with the Bad Shepherds socially aware lyrics and they’ve got to have the same effect.” in Workington about five years ago, so I’m really looking Troy said: “I’m lucky to have so many aspects of my musical forward to playing up there again.” life that I’ve never had to compromise. I’ve never had to be “The whole of the north really appreciate music. That whole involved in music that I don’t love: I love to compose for North South divide, it’s real. The North is definitely friendlier. orchestras to choral music. I love playing with Nightwish, my The general public is more enthusiastic and friendlier. It’s just other band where I can just fire away and I like doing the splendid to play for a northern crowd they’re more, you say wild and rickety affair like the Bad Shepherds so I’m very privileged that I can do all of that.” enthusiastic, I’d say lary.”

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t the Stadium is Whitehaven’s hot (providing it doesn’t rain) new festival by Mighty Boof.

At the Stadium, May 23 -24, will replace the Boof ’s annual festival At the Playground.

Danny Maudling of the Mighty Boof said: “This is a brand new event by Might Boof. We just wanted to really get our teeth into it and this year we’re going it alone.”

The Boof have secured an epic lineup with Reverend and the Makers, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, and Space headlining.

The star-studded list of acts will be supported by the best local acts.

“It’s more of what we’ve always done but we’ve got bigger bands then we’ve ever had. The festival still has its main stage, bar stage and acoustic tent but will also feature a brand new dance tent. And this year sees Chris Lockie taking over the dance scene and catering for everybody’s dance needs.”

Said the Boof ’s David Eldon.

“The new setup combines hard standing ground and grassy areas so whatever the weather festival goers can enjoy the weekend.” said David.

“We love music. That’s why we do it. You have to be a bit mental to do festivals because of everything that goes into them but we just love it and we love music,” said Danny “we want to keep music alive which is a bit difficult with no venues.”

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Motoring | Pirelli Rally

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HE Pirelli Richard Burns Foundation Rally is moving a stage nearer the centre of Carlisle this year, “taking to the terraces,” at Brunton Park, home of Carlisle United over the weekend of May 2-4.

The rally has long been at the forefront of British motor sport and this year sees a record-breaking 22nd year as a round of the prestigious MSA British Rally Championship, the sport’s top tier in Great Britain.

It also hosts a round of the British Historic Rally Championship which brings iconic cars from yesteryear and which are greatly enjoyed by the thousands of spectators that the event attracts every year.

By holding it at Brunton Park and the start and finish in the City Centre, it keeps all the activity closer together, giving spectators the chance to see both the start and the servicing, all within walking distance of each other, over the weekend of the event. It was previously held at the racecourse.

The rally will use the extensive car parks around Brunton Park as a service area while the rally headquarters, control centre and media office will be in the stadium.

A spokesman for the event said: “We are bringing the rally to a venue that is easily accessible to the public.”

Carlisle United’s, long-serving director, Dick Young, added: “We intend to offer refreshment facilities on both sides of the ground to enable families to spend time viewing the cars over the weekend.”

The Pirelli Richard Burns Foundation Rally first ran in 1975, called “The Pirelli Tour Of Cumbria Rally.

Famous among the former winners are ex-world champions Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Ari Vatanen, while local hero, Malcolm Wilson, notched up a record four outright victories.

The rally brings to Carlisle not only a large number of competitors and back up crews but also a horde of enthusiastic spectators and it is estimated that the rally benefits the Carlisle economy by about £1.93 million pounds.

The rally will see the organising Cumberland Sporting Car Club work closely with the Richard Burns Foundation which does a tremendous job raising funds for research into astrocytoma, a particular virulent form of brain tumour which claimed the life of Burns, the 2001 World Rally Champion.

Richard was also, in 1993, a previous winner of the Carlisle based event, so the rally has a close affinity with his memory and the organising team will be going all out to better the £5,000 they raised for the foundation last year.

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Motoring | Croft Racing Circuit

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NE of the nearest motor racing circuits to West Cumbria, Croft, near Darlington, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a bumper calendar of high-octane outings climaxing in the prestigious mid-summer Nostalgia Weekend and fans will be kept entertained all season-long from lights-out to the chequered flag.

The circuit blasted back into action recently following the traditional winter lull, as wall-to-wall sunshine greeted a wide variety of racing saloons and single-seaters taking to the track.

Croft hosted its first motor racing event on August 3, 1964, a Daily Mirror Trophy Meeting for touring cars, GTs, sports cars, single-seaters and bikes. Exactly half-a-century later, on August 2/3, this year the sights, sounds and smells of yesteryear will be recreated when the Nostalgia Weekend roars. Stars and cars from past eras will be there both on and off the track.

Now entering its fifth consecutive year, the winning blend of historic Hillman Imps and legendary Lotus Cortinas, live music, fashion displays, World War Two encampments and air shows makes the Nostalgia Weekend fun for all the family.

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Croft Racing Circuit | Motoring

www.croftcircuit.co.uk A prevalent theme during 2014 is expected to be touring cars through the ages, in the year that the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) looks set to produce one of the most competitive and compelling campaigns in its long and illustrious history the BTCC will also visit Croft on June 28/29, when no fewer than seven tin-top champions will take to the track to race. The full season’s exciting calendar can be seen on the Croft website.

Website: www.croftcircuit.co.uk

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Sport | Whitehaven R.L.F.C

TIME TO KEEP CALM

AND CARRY ON

BY CRAIG WISHART

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ometimes sport can be a mysterious thing. You can do your homework, make meticulous and carefully planned strategic signings that should strengthen and improve your playing squad and things still go awry.

It’s not unreasonable to assume that, after a solid preseason and a good tactical plan in place success should follow a yet it doesn’t.

With the Championship season into its second month Haven had scraped together only two wins, against Dewsbury and thank to a solid performance against Barrow.

The latter was a great match and hopefully an indicator of what lies ahead. Last season there was a gulf between the top five teams and the remainder and the 52-0 defeat at Leigh shows Haven still have a long way to go and, with opponents equally busy strengthening squads, mid-table competition is fierce.

But Coach Dave Woods remains calm and pragmatic.

“We’ve thrown a few games away through lack of consistency. We are not playing a full 80 minutes and if you don’t do that you’re going to get beaten. It’s these lapses that are really hurting us.”

It’s unlikely that Haven will be the last side to leave Leigh suffering a heavy loss and Woods points out that although Haven trailed 36-0 at the interval, in the second half they managed to hold Leigh to only sixteen more points.

Against Halifax at home, it was 10-10 at half time and Haven had been competitive. Then they were simply outplayed as the visitors ran all over them. One half of rugby is never

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enough. At their best Haven can give the leaders a run for their money and that’s what Haven supporters will happily pay to see.

“We have games coming up we believe we have a chance of winning,” Woods points out “and we’ve also got a game in hand which we need to turn into points. On top of this we’ve only played two matches at home.”

There’s merit in his argument, it’s difficult to find consistency when the first three games are away and with winnable home games in the offing, things may look up.

The season is still young and it’s hardly time to panic. The Barrow game (which saw Craig Calvert cross for his 200th professional try) produced some real touches of class and with healthy competition for places players need to perform at their best to retain their place.

Woods is happy with his new recruits and, while he admits some are taking longer to settle than others, he feels they’re starting to get into their stride. So, if Haven build on their solid foundations, there’s no reason why a change in fortune shouldn’t be just around the corner.

Touch Rugby | Sport

IT’S RL… BUT A TOUCH LESS PHYSICAL

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A new Touch RL league is taking shape in Copeland.

Thanks to local community funding Lee Mitchell, player and Community Development Officer at Whitehaven RLFC, is helping create a new league for touch-rugby players in Copeland.

Play Touch Rugby League has been designed by the RFL to make playing more accessible to more people. It offers all the thrills, excitement and camaraderie of the parent game and the rules are similar but it’s mercifully minus the highimpact tackling.

Lee is now constantly recruiting players and invites anyone aged over 14 who is interested in giving it a go to go to the Lakes College sports hall, at Lillyhall, CA14 4JN on Monday nights (5pm -6pm).

Whitehaven. Meanwhile an exhibition game is to be staged at half-time at the traditional Good Friday Haven v Town derby match, at The Rec, on April 18.

Depending on whether the games is staged inside or outside there are five or six players per team and there’s no goal-kicking involved. Tries are scored in the usual way and teams get six “tackles” or touches before having to hand the ball over to their opponents. Games take place across two, 20 minute halves.

Lee says: Almost anybody can get involved. I am really hoping to attract more women into the spor t and tempt former rugby league players back. People should not be put off if they do not feel physically fit. Everybody has to star t somewhere and we can all work on fitness together, he said.”

It’s already attracted a regular following, two teams have been formed and a league is to launch on April 30, playing on Wednesday evenings (6pm) at the Recreation Ground,

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Pets | Marions

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HERE are more than eight million cats kept in the UK and they come in every size, body shape and temperament.

Most cats owned in the UK are non-pedigrees.

Typically, cats live for about 14years, although many live for much longer.

Owning and caring for a cat is great fun and very rewarding, but it is also a big responsibility, even on a temporary basis, and you are required under the Animal Welfare Act to care for it properly, so you should learn to understand your cat’s needs There is no one ‘perfect’ way to care for all cats because every cat and every situation is different. It is up to you how you look after your cat, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all its needs, which are: Constant access to clean drinking water - without water to drink, a cat may become seriously ill within hours. Cow’s milk is not a substitute.

A balanced diet suitable for their age, health status and lifestyle. Cats need a well-balanced, meat-based diet to stay fit and healthy - cats cannot be vegetarians. Cats have very specific dietary needs which typical human food does not meet, and some human foods such as onions are poisonous to cats.

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They need their food allowance adjusting to make sure they do not become underweight or overweight. How much a cat needs to eat depends on their diet, bodyweight state of health and how active they are.

Their food and water positioning well away from their litter tray (if you provide one).

Many cats will not eat if their food is too close to their toilet site.

You must to talk to a vet if their eating and drinking habits change, as they could be ill.

Esk Reefs | Pets

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Whether it’s a £4 fish or a £4,000 fish, a 1ft x1ft tank or a 4Mx4M tank, Esk Reefs will be able to get it for you.

“Fish have been my hobby for 15-16 years, they’re relaxing to watch,” said owner Mark Wilkinson.

Previously a landscaper Mark laughed: “I was sick of getting wet outdoors so I thought I’d get wet indoors. Really, I was after a change of career and the opportunity to open the business came up.”

Esk Reefs are TMC (Tropical Marine Centre) approved, fully licensed and a stockist of high market brands of dry and frozen fish foods, such as Ocean Nutrician and NT Lab marine flakes.

And if being around all that water has made you thirsty then you can stop for coffee and a slice of home-made cake at the shop’s café.

Esk Reefs are at 15, High St, Longtown, Cumbria CA6 5UA. Tel 07763 687662 Website: www.eskreefs.co.uk

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Fun & Games | Magical Mel

Win tickets to The Wings Of Wonder Awards Ceremony!

Draw Magical Mel’s wings and see if you can guess what colour wings she’s wearing...

Then post your drawing to: The Fairy Shed, Hazeldean Therapy Centre, Orton Grange, Carlisle, CA56LA. Winning entries will be added to the pixie post box where one will be pulled out to win a ticket to The WOW Award Ceremony 2014.

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Magical Mel, who has worked with children for over 20 years, iis behind the Wings of Wonder awards, and she told us: “It’s a way to acknowledge the special qualities of your child outside academic education.”

Mel, alias Melanie Rickerby, from Carlisle, said: “That’s why every child will be given a certificate, just for being nominated. It’s as simple as saying ‘My child has the WOW factor’.”

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The awards were inspired by the Wings of Wonder book written by Mel and illustrated by Malc Spour, who created the fairies.

Your child/children or a child must have shown inner strength, confidence, kindness and friendliness to others.

They may have had to of been strong in a situation or remained calm when they didn’t really want to.

There are eight categories: Strong, Fantastic, Super, Lovely, Kind, Special, Calm and Perfect.

“It’s something that parents can utilise for positivity at home, by nominating their child for a different award each week.”

Any child up to 18 years-of age, living in Cumbria can be nominated for the awards.

You can nominate your little wonders at www.wowawardscumbria.co.uk Nominations are open from April 2 – July 31 2014

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Fun & Games | Magical Mel

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Puzzles | Take a break

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR

//MUSIC Thur Apr 10 Sandi Thom Market Hall, Egremont ------------------------------------------------Fri Apr 11 We Are Carnivores, Abandcalledboy & Cities Lounge 41, Workington The Rezillos The Brickyard, Carlisle Blood Brothers (Iron Maiden Tribute) Vine Bar, Workington ------------------------------------------------Fri Apr 11 - 13 Bowness Bay Blues Festival Windermere ------------------------------------------------Sat Apr 12 For Love And Hate & Keeper Lounge 41, Workington The Counterfeit Sixties The Wave Centre, Maryport

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Thurs Apr 24 Sunny Boys Vine Bar, Workington

------------------------------------------------Sat Apr 19 Rayne Live Lounge 41, Workington ------------------------------------------------Sun Apr 20 Easter Bank Holiday All Day PARTY!

Ft live music from... All Becomes Clear, Car Crash Radio, The Monday Club, Sky Valley Mistress + more TBA

Lounge 41, Workington The Grapes Brian Hodgeson Vine Bar, Workington

------------------------------------------------Wed Apr 23 Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar in Concert Theatre Royal, Workington

------------------------------------------------Fri Apr 25 Hotter than Hell Vine Bar, Workington Rockin’ by the Lake Theatre by the Lake, Kewsick Megson The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Sat Apr 26 The Lancashire Hotpots Theatre by the Lake, Kewsick Weathered Rock The Wheatsheaf ------------------------------------------------Sun Apr 27 Mitch Laddie Bane Saints Room, Cockermouth -------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------Sun Apr 13 Roddy Woomble The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Fri Apr 18 Amost Pink (Pink Tribute) Vine Bar, Workington Hammerhead The Central 9pm Dead Dreamers & Lifelines Lounge 41, Workington Scream Baby Scream Monroes Bar, Workington

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RE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC Marcus Bonfanti

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ANNIE MAC & SHADOW CHILD ENGLISH GATE PLAZA CARLISLE Fri May 2 Hells Bells (ACDC Tribute) Vine Bar, Workington Mustang Studs The Wheatsheaf Egremont ------------------------------------------------Thur May 1 - 3 Strictly Musical Carnegie Theatre, Workington ------------------------------------------------Sun May 4 Solway Singers, All Saints, All Saints, Cockemrouth Mustangz The Seacoat St Bees Fri May 9 Ultimate Motown Show Vine Bar, Workington ------------------------------------------------Thur May 8 - 11 The 23rd Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival Theatre by the Lake, Kewsick

------------------------------------------------Fri May 9 Buddy Holly & The Cricketers The Wave Centre, Maryport ------------------------------------------------Sun May 11 Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven ------------------------------------------------Sat May 10 - 11 Daniel O’Donnell The Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Tue May 13 Professor Green The Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Fri May 16 Keswick Mountain Festival: Adrian Edmonson and The Bad Shepherds

Crow Park, Keswick Bang Your Drum presents Sam Lee and Friends Gilcrux Village Hall 7th Wave Vine Bar, Workington ------------------------------------------------Fri May 23 Scorpyons (tribute to Thin Lizzy) Vine Bar, Workington ------------------------------------------------Sat May 24 Viva Coldplay The Wheatsheaf Egremont ------------------------------------------------Thu May 29 Phil Spalding The Wheatsheaf Egremont ------------------------------------------------Sat May 31 Max & Phil GTR The Wheatsheaf Egremont ------------------------------------------------April / May 2014 | 83

WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR

Fri May 30 Amost Pink (Pink Tribute) Vine Bar, Workington

Game Over & Headless Chickens Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

The Book Thief (12a) Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

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Thur Apr 24 Northumbriana The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Thurs Apr/May 30 - 1 A New Yorks Winter’s Tale (12a) Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

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Tue Apr 9 - 12 Maryport Amateurs present: The Witches of Eastwick Carnegie Theatre, Workington -----------------------------------------------Wed Apr 16 - 19 The Browning Version Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

The Little Mermaid Theatre by the Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Tue Apr 29 - May 3 Whitehaven Theatre Group Presents: The Full Monty Market Hall, Egremont Singin’ in the Rain Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

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Wed Apr 23 - 24

Thurs May 8 Inspector Norse Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven -----------------------------------------------Fri May 9 The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven ----------------------------------------------Tues 20 May - Sat 24 May Up Pompeii Rosehill Theatre - Whitehaven ------------------------------------------------

//FILM 12/04 - 24/04/2014

TEDDIES GO FREE! RAVENGLASS & ESKDALE RAILWAY

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Wed & Thurs 16 & 17 Apr Walking With Dinosaurs (U) Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

------------------------------------------------Wed - Friday May 14- 16 The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven ------------------------------------------------Wed May 16 - 17 The Lego Movie (U) Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven -------------------------------------------------

//COMEDY Wed Apr 23 Barbershopera! - Toni and the Guys Theatre by the Lake, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Fri April 25 Lee Evans: Work in Progress Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

//OTHER Sat Apr 5 - 6 Maryport Model Club 7th Annual Exhibition Netherhall School, Maryport

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Sat Apr 12 Sally Morgan The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Wed Apr 23 - 24

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RE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC Sat Apr 12 - 24 Teddies go FREE! Between 12 - 24 April children aged 5-15 years travel free during this period with their teddies.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway ------------------------------------------------Wed Apr 16 Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt Various Locations, Cumbria ------------------------------------------------Thur Apr 17 Easter Fairy Day The Wave Centre, Maryport ------------------------------------------------Sun Apr 20 Clip ‘n Climb Easter Egg Hunt!

The Wave Centre, Maryport ------------------------------------------------Fri Apr 25 Calling All Adults Come and spend an afternoon playing old fashioned games, cards / dominoes etc.Helena Thompson Museum, Workington ------------------------------------------------Thu May 1 Craft Evening Helena Thompson Museum, Workington ------------------------------------------------Sat May 3 - 10 WW1 Festival (Freedom Day Parade) Whitehaven -----------------------------------------------Thur May 15 - 18 Keswick Mountain Festival Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

LIVEWIRE TO GO AC/DC IN WHITEHAVEN

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HE WORLD’S best AC/DC tribute act, Livewire, are due to play a Good Friday gig, at Dave Milling’s Motorcycles, Preston Street, Whitehaven.

Dave said: “I’ve seen them play about eight times and I saw AC/DC play at Carlisle in 1978, I’d say they were on par with AC/DC they’re that good.”

There are just 300 tickets available half of which have already been sold.

“I know they’re a good band and they’ll make it a fantastic night.”

With such an amazing tribute act who have a reputation for rocking as hard as the real thing the event promises to be a sell-out gig. Tickets will only be sold on the door… if there are any left Tickets are £10 and can be bought in advance at Dave Milling Motors, the bar will open at 7pm with the band due to start at 8pm.

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Castanettes | Feature

Castanettes set to click At The Stadium

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lick Five piece Carlisle band The Castanettes who love performing in West Cumbria have captured the sound of summer with their latest recorded track “Live for you”.

The band is made up of Jamie McGraw - Vocals/Harmonica, Rich Stuart - Lead Guitar, Luke Stewart - Rhythm Guitar/ Keys, Ste Dixon - Bass Guitar, Ben Rodgerson - Drums/ Percussion and they’re “A Cumbrian crowd is special, more so coming from a small city like Carlisle,” said Jamie, “we enjoy playing at Whitehaven too, and they’re always up for a good time in any of the festivals where we have previously performed. We’re really looking forward to performing there at this year’s Mighty Boof At the Stadium event” Jamie said: “We are a band that covers a broad spectrum of music infusing different sounds from a collection of genres to give us a unique diverse sound.”

“What makes this band great to be in is the fact that we all get inspiration from various bands and artists from a host of different genres from rock n roll blues to psychedelic music.”

“We get a lot of our inspiration from the days of when music had soul and a band’s music style meant something to people. We aim to try to get that feeling back in what we do.”

As well as playing the local festivals; At The Stadium and Carlisle Music City, The Castanettes are recording more demos to upload online.

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Transport | Train Timetables

Train Times - 8 December 2013 - 17 May 2014

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

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AIG COLLIERY Mining Museum’s £2.4 million development is moving along with the recent laying of the foundation slab, containing some 15 tonnes of concrete, to create the base of the new visitor centre.

Activity programmes are also being developed to offer learning opportunities to local schools and community groups on subjects such as allotments and healthy eating; Victorian children’s lives and games; mining during WW1, and traditional days of the week.

And as work moves into its fourth month on site most of the building is now surrounded by scaffolding. The existing windows are already being replaced and redundant stonework removed.

The museum development contributors are the Heritage Lottery Fund; Copeland Community Fund; Garfield Weston; the Foyle Foundation; WREN; the Charles Hayward Trust; Cumbria County Council; Britain’s Energy Coast; Paul Getty Jnr. and the Gurney Trust. The museum staff remain on site and can be contacted on the usual museum number, 01946 599949.

Inside is also fully scaffolded, with work about to begin on the new powerhouse floor and internal windows.

The first remedial work on the iconic headgear has also started with the installation of concrete shoes on the base, to stabilise the framework and next will follow the removal of damaged and redundant steelwork and essential repairs. Then the headgear will be cleaned and repainted in marine blue.

Meanwhile museum staff and volunteers are busy creating the new museum interpretation which will tell the story of the West Cumberland coalfields and their local communities.

Keep up with us on www.haigpit.wordpress.com Haig Colliery Mining Museum Whitehaven

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History | Singing Miners

Singing miners struck a sympathetic chord - BY PAMELA TELFORD -

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istory has shown that collieries manager, Watson Smith, meant well for both mines and miners when he tried to get the men to change their ways but his efforts led to the July 1923 Whitehaven riots.

been for one James Michael Holiday, official historian for the tour and a leather-bound diary in which Jim kept his records in beautiful copperplate writing. It holds details of the miners’ tour which lasted nearly two months and resulted in donations given to the struggling miners being brought back to Whitehaven.

To the men he became known as “Bully” Smith and they didn’t think much of his ideas and the result was the first to the strike or lock-out, (depending on which side you stood) and then to the Whitehaven riots after which more than 60 people were charged with various offences including rioting, arson and criminal damage. they

Here are some extracts from the journal: We left Whitehaven 29 of us on the 12th of June and went by train to Workington and it was a wet day. We left our luggage and parcels in the Miners’ offices till night and then we went and sang around the streets, and at night had to gave a concert in the Hippodrome at the leave as they last house, with the kind permission of broke down the manager. We then went to the Miners’ and went away offices and we were allocated for our crying like beds for the night all of us got put up. On children. the 13th of June we left Workington by train to Maryport.

Some 29 miners decided to see what they could do to raise money themselves, so they formed a choir and, after a few days practice, went on tour.

It took them all over North and West Cumberland and into Northumberland and Durham, mostly on foot, singing their hearts out, winning over support and earning a little money when the hat was passed around.

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We sang around Maryport and then walked to Grasslott and Ellenborough and sang there and we all got put up for the night. On the 14th of June we went by bus to Cockermouth and walked to Papcastle, Broughton, Little Broughton and Brigham and sang around

Singing Miners | Feature

them all and we met Bob Rigg and he gave us all teas and we sang at Mr Williamson the tanner and he asked if there was any coalhewers among us and we said ’no’ so he said I am glad because I would not have supported you. Well we walked back to Cockermouth and all got put up for the night.

We left Cockermouth by bus for Silloth but we did not stop more than two hours in it; there was no money so we decided to go to Aspatria, a 10 mile tramp so that did not suit some of them and Jack Gibson, H. Smith, W. Joyce, N. Morris, A. Cornish went back home. So we went on our way and reached Aspatria about six o’clock and we went up to a little village called Harristown and sang along the rows of houses and Joe Dryden made his first appeal for teas and lodgings and I might say we were all took by the hand and made like their own, and on the 16th of June we sang around the streets and met with good response and our tea at Saturday was paid for by the delegate and his chums and

at night we gave a program outside the picture house and it was well attended, and then we all went to Harristown to stay another night.

On the 18th of June we left Harristown and the good people of it. We travelled to Blennerhassett Mr. Bell and the delegate came a little way with us and went, they had to leave as they broke down and went away crying like children. We sang around Blennerhassett, Baggrow, Fletchertown, Mealsgate, Bolton and on to Wigton, another ten miles tramp.

By the time the men reached Spennymoor, Durham, on August 8 perhaps unsurprisingly they had had enough and returned to Whitehaven with what money they had made but it shows, literally the lengths to which some were prepared to go to overcome adversity and they had avoided involvement in the rioting.

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LOCAL SERVICES - YOUR GUIDE TO -

EVERY THING YOU NEED FROM ACCOUNTANTS... TO SCAFFOLDING

LANDSCAPING

BUILDERS

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IRON MONGERS

CLEANING SERVICES

PLASTERING SERVICES

WINDOW SERVICES

ACCOUNTANTS

ROOFING SERVICES

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GARDEN SERVICES

TREE SURGERY

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LOCAL SERVICES - YOUR GUIDE TO -

EVERY THING YOU NEED FROM ACCOUNTANTS... TO SCAFFOLDING

GARDEN MAINTENANCE & PEST CONTROL

SCAFFOLDING

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SCAFFOLDING

HANDY NUMBERS ATTRACTIONS Haig Mining Museum Muncaster Castle Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway The Beacon The Rum Story

01946 599 949 01229 717 614 01229 717 171 01946 592 302 01946 592 933

COUNCIL & OTHER SERVICES Egremont Library Copeland Council (enquiries) Copeland Council (out of hours emergency) Cumbria County Council Whitehaven Credit Union Whitehaven Library

01946 820 464 0845 054 8600 01946 815 500 0800 121 8800 01946 667 55 01946 506 400

EMERGENCY SERVICES Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency Non-emergency Police

999 101

MEDICAL & SUPPORT SERVICES Careline Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Lowther Medical Centre Mansion House NHS Direct OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline Proudfoot and Rudman Queen Street Medical Surgery Sydney and Partners Trinity Health Surgery West Cumberland Hospital

01946 810 500 03000 247 247 01946 692 241 01946 693 660 0845 46 47 0800 345 7440 01946 693 094 01946 694 457 01946 692 173 01946 693 412 01946 693 181

MISCELLANEOUS Citizens’ Advice Bureau W. Fare Ltd Pharmacy

01946 693 321 01946 692 978

Cumbria County Council 0800 121 8800

Cumbria Health on Call 111

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR SERVICE LISTED HERE PLEASE CALL: 01946 816 716

SPORTS GROUNDS & CENTRES Whitehaven Cricket Ground Whitehaven Recreation Ground Whitehaven Sports Centre

01946 695 441 01946 328 088 01946 695 666

SWIMMING POOLS Egremont Swimming Pool Hensingham Swimming Pool

01946 821 038 01946 696 049

TAXIS Downton Travel Stirling Taxis

0800 118 2891 01946 823000

THEATRES & CINEMA Carnegie Theatre Kirkgate Theatre Plaza Cinema Rosehill Theatre Theatre by the Lake The Wave

01900 602 122 01900 826 448 01900 870 001 01946 692 422 017687 744 11 01900 811 450

TOURIST INFORMATION Egremont

01946 820 693

TRAVEL & WEATHER Bus Timetables Lake District Weather Service Train Timetables

0871 200 22 33 0844 846 2444 08457 48 49 50

VETS Galemire (Cleator Moor) Millcroft (Egremont) West Lakeland Veterinary Group (Egremont) West Lakeland Veterinary Group (Whitehaven)

Lake District Weather 0844 846 2444

01946 810 295 01946 820 513 01946 820 312 01946 693 303

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Wildlife of the Solway Firth | The Lesser Spotted Dogfish

WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH

THE LESSER SPOTTED DOGFISH SCYLIORHINUS CANICULA

By Mark Vollers

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HIS small member of the shark family will be well known to most sea anglers and commercial fishermen, usually with no great affection because they have stolen the bait meant for other fish!

It is a measure of their success as a species that they appear to be thriving. They are, in fact, edible but as a nation we are pretty conservative in our taste so demand remains low.

They reach a maximum size of about 60 cms and spend their life on the sea-bed, either searching for food, using their phenomenal sense of smell / taste or resting up, often in a rock crevice or among kelp holdfasts and often in close company with their own kind.

They are both hunters of live crustaceans and scavengers, doing the essential job of helping to keep the seabed clear of dead fish. They no doubt benefit from commercial fishing discards too, which result in thousands of tons of dead fish around our coasts.

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They reproduce by laying egg cases, known as mermaid’s purses, tough pouches which they attach to seaweed stems.

Mermaid

’s Purses

These develop over as long as nine months and then hatch out as perfect miniature 10cm sharks, ready to fend for themselves and big enough not to be preyed on by all and sundry.

Recent research suggests that female dogfish are capable of asexual reproduction as well, extremely unusual in animals of this complexity.

Dogfish skin is covered in denticles, which are like small teeth, making it extremely unpalatable for predators and in days past, when dried out, were used as fine sandpaper! www.coastaquarium.co.uk

March/April 2014 | Tide Tables

APRIL 2014

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00 09 00 46 01 22 01 59 02 40

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12 29 13 08 13 46 14 24 15 10

7.8 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.5

06 56 07 31 08 06 08 41 09 17

0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8

19 09 19 40 20 11 20 43 21 20

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TU W d TH F SA

03 29 04 31 05 45 06 57 07 57

6.5 6.1 5.9 6.0 6.3

16 06 17 13 18 29 19 35 20 29

6.1 5.8 5.8 6.0 6.4

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21 17 21 55 22 28 23 00 23 32

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21 12 21 51 22 28 23 06 23 45

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02 50 03 39 04 26 05 10 05 52

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15 24 16 09 16 53 17 34 18 15

1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.8

16 17 18 19 20

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11 48 00 06 00 44 01 25 02 10

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12 24 13 05 13 48 14 36

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06 14 06 51 07 28 08 05 08 47

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18 37 19 13 19 47 20 24 21 07

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00 27 01 13 02 02 02 56

8.0 7.9 7.7 7.5

12 06 12 51 13 39 14 32 15 32

7.8 7.8 7.6 7.4 7.1

06 34 07 16 07 58 08 44 09 37

0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.2

18 55 19 34 20 16 21 03 21 58

0.8 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.6

21 22 23 24 25

M TU e W TH F

03 03 04 08 05 25 06 43 07 52

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15 35 16 49 18 12 19 29 20 34

6.9 6.7 6.6 6.7 7.1

09 36 10 40

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21 22 23 24 25

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03 59 05 09 06 20 07 27 08 29

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16 38 17 51 19 03 20 08 21 04

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10 37 11 46 00 16 01 30 02 38

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21 28 22 13 22 54 23 32

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15 38 16 32 17 18 17 58 18 34

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26 27 28 29 30

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09 22 10 08 10 51 11 31

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21 51 22 34 23 12 23 49 12 08

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Study S

ummergrove Halls has undergone a multimillion pound revamp to turn its buildings into impressive, modern student accommodation together with conference space.

Situated in rural surroundings the Halls provide perfect accommodation for anyone working or studying in the area.

Joanne Arthur, general manager said: Summergrove Halls offers students a campus-like environment and, we hope, a much more social experience. There’s a real need for this kind of facility in the area.”

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It’s mainly for students who are studying in the nuclear field but anyone who is studying can stay.”

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