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A Word from the Editors Brian Sherwen We are nine! That’s a big age, it only seems like yesterday our scouse MD was roaming the streets pestering his very first customers trying to convince them to join us. Since then we have built what can only be described as a mini empire.

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We have watched as Whitehaven has morphed and changed and this was captured year upon year by one of the greatest photographers we have had the pleasure of working with. Brian Sherwen was with us from day one, and since continued to help build The Whitehaven Guide into what it is today. We would not be here if not for Brian.

Not only was Brian a colleague he was and always will be a dear friend, he provided us with some of the most fantastic photography and helped make our magazines what they are today. Ever the joker, he would bring a smile to our faces each and every time he visited us here at our headquarters.

He was without a doubt one of the most genuine people we have met, his witty humour never failed to have those around him laughing and one thing we will forever remember Brian for was his modesty, never would he mention his working trips around the world or the celebrities that he worked with… oh no, not our Bri!!!! He was too shy and modest for that craic…..

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A wide selection of food vendors are set to fill the streets of Whitehaven, as the Continental Market makes its annual trip to the harbour town.

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

Beginning on August 11, the four day event will be jointly organised by Richardson’s of Whitehaven and the Harbour Commissioners and will be the 18th continental market to hit the town.

Gerard Richardson has been heavily involved in organising the popular food festival for the past 18 years, and seen as it has hit the 18 year milestone, there have been some changes made and the traditional setting of the harbour-side has been put to the side for now.

The market will now be based in the heart of Whitehaven on King Street, Gerard said: “I have been asked to have events in the centre of town in the past and felt this was the right time. I still love the harbour, it’s the most beautiful in Cumbria but I realised that local businesses needed a hand.

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“When I suggested it to the business owners the response couldn’t have been better. I won’t write the harbour off but I would really love to see this work!”

He continued: “These guys travel great distances to stock up and deliver their wares and they always offer unique selections of food and crafts that aren’t available anywhere else. If you are into shopping or just food then Whitehaven is the place to be 11th – 14th August.”

The market goes beyond great tasting food from across the globe, and will be bringing with it a selection of crafts, jewellery, garden furniture, and much more.

Wander around the picturesque harbour, sample some of the delicacies on offer and make the most of the free entertainment.

Residents of Whitehaven and its surrounding areas will be hoping that this year’s food market will be blessed with similar weather that was seen last year – although, with Cumbria’s unpredictable weather over the past few weeks, anything could happen.

Whatever the weather, a good time is sure to be had by all – and with endless food options to choose from, there will be something to suit all tastes. tastes

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Where the Heart is I was on the train home from Liverpool Central Station to my house in Halewood, Liverpool on Tuesday night.

I was reading about ways in which you can deal with home-sickness.

As I flicked through comments on a forum I read what I thought was another one of those annoying quotes that you’re friends tag you in on Facebook, the ones that are meant to leave you feeling empowered, the ones that you feel obliged to “like” before you continue swiping down the news feed.

The quote read, “The reasons I moved away from my home town are the same reasons I want to return to it”.

This, as I’m sure any Cumbrian who has left Cumbria for a considerable time can imagine, particularly resonated with me.

I’m a 23 year old Whitehaven lad who moved to Liverpool 18 months ago. I moved for the lifestyle, the shops, the bars, the restaurants, but first and foremost, I moved for love.

Before moving, I worked in Cumbria for 2 years after leaving University. To be honest, I resented my home town.

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I begrudged Whitehaven for “not having much about it”, for being “50 years in the past” and for feeling like my opportunities to grow as an individual were stifled.

18 months on, and being someone that comes home on a monthly basis to visit family, I’ve realised that I’d completely disregarded Whitehaven’s, Cumbria’s charm.

If you’ve ever been to Liverpool, you’ll know that the city centre is relatively compact, with everything in walking distance.

My current office is close to the docks so I went down there last week, looking out at the Mersey and the Irish Sea. I felt the closest to home I’ve ever been whilst living in Liverpool. I closed my eyes and heard the rigging of sailing ships clatter against masts, gulls screeching, and I realised that I couldn’t be away from Cumbria forever. That at some point, I had to return.

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This might sound melodramatic, it might sound like I need to get a grip, but it got me thinking about what it is about Cumbria that I miss the most… So here’s a list…

Being the only one in the city centre wearing shorts, “It’s 12 degrees! Why aren’t people sweltering?!”

---------I never had to explain to anyone that I wasn’t a Geordie, “It’s close to Scotland, mate” ---------You didn’t have to endure the boring conversation about what you did for a living on a night out, you just always assumed it was Sellafield ---------I’m the only one who says “eh” after most of my sentences ---------There’s no Cheese XL ---------When you live in Liverpool you can’t use “I was stuck behind a tractor” as a valid excuse for being late to work ---------The wide variety in restaurants will never provide the Cumberland Sausage, Chips & Peas with a pint of Ennerdale Blonde that I need!

---------Ennerdale ---------St. Bees Beach ---------The taste of Hartley’s Ice Cream

Strangely, moving away from Whitehaven has made me love it more than I ever did whilst living there.

I appreciate the things that I previously took for granted, and in some cases, actively disliked.

When walking in to a pub in Liverpool I find myself looking for someone I know, listening out for a chorus of people calling each other Marra. When I go back to Cumbria, I often find myself in St.Bees, the place I was brought up.

There’s something nostalgic and comforting about going in to The Oddfellows Arms and sitting on the window ledge seat next to everyone’s coats, then walking down Main Street to the Queens and playing pool with a pint, knowing someone you knew would walk past and acknowledge you at some point.

If you’re like I was and you’re looking to move away from Cumbria, I’d say go for it! You need to see what’s out there, and I genuinely feel like I’ve found a second home in Liverpool with my girlfriend. But I’d also urge you to look at Cumbria, Whitehaven, St.Bees (even Thornhill) as an outsider, realise that it’s charm and it’s people aren’t like those you find anywhere else in the UK. That it’s unique nature is something to cherish. You’ll move away and you’ll probably love it, but you’ll probably find “the reasons you left are the reasons you want to return”.

I love living in Liverpool, but Cumbria is my home.

I’m a Scouse Marra.

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The Show

Our local agricultural shows are a time tested tradition and have been providing fun filled family atmospheres for over a hundred years. The Guide Magazine takes a look at some of the Summer shows playing an integral part in this year’s rural community calendar.

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uilding on last year’s petrol fueled fun, Gosforth show returns this August 15th with another bout of moto-mayhem.

Fusing traditional agricultural show values with high energy motoring madness, this year’s show sees the arrival of ‘Moto Stunt International’, a team of motorcycle stunt riders, drafted in by the organisers to wow the audience with their eclectic display of tricks, stunts, jumps and pyrotechnics.

The Dartford based team is renowned throughout the country for their high energy, high octane stunts, including; high speed ramp jumps and the infamous wall of fire.

However it isn’t all geared up towards petrol heads and the organisers certainly haven’t forgotten the show’s traditional values with Gosforth boasting an array of show classes covering everything from livestock, dogs and children’s pets, to horticulture and handicrafts.

The show also plays host to a Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling competition, terrier racing and their famous Tug of War competition.

There will also be a display of; vintage steam machinery, classic cars and bikes giving the show goers a glimpse back to yesteryear. For those wishing to delve a little deeper into the past, the history tent will also be making its annual reappearance showcasing antique photographs from as far back the first show in 1876.

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he traditional Black Combe Country Fair takes place on Monday 29th August and offers visitors a unique insight into life in the Lake District.

Nestled at the foothills of the picturesque Black Combe, the Bootle fair offers up something for all the family. The Show’s attractions include country fair favourites such as; Terrier, Foxhound, Beagle, Whippet and Lurcher shows and other staple competitions including; walking stick, vintage vehicle and agricultural engine judging.

However taking centre stage at the show are the traditional Cumbrian sports of wrestling and fell running, with this year seeing the revival of a route not run since the early 2000’s.

This year’s route challenges the area’s fittest runners to a 7.5 mile run across the fells with a 2000ft ascent through some of the Lake District’s most beautiful scenery.

Tradestands showcasing the best of local produce and services add to the attractions.

Gates open at 12pm with the fell race beginning at 1:30pm.

Entry to the show is £5 for adults (including FREE parking and entry is FREE for children under 15.

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he historic Eskdale show falls this year on the 24th of September.

The popular show, whose former attendees have included world famous author Beatrix Potter, will be held in its usual location by the King George IV. Featuring events such as; hound trailing fell running and children’s sports events. The show really is suitable for everyone old and young.

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ver a century of experience has helped to mould one of the long standing country fairs into the fantastic event it is today. Returning for its 109th year on Wednesday 31st August the show held only a mile away from the shore of Ennerdale Valley is as exciting as ever.

A real community show at heart and involving the local school amongst other organisations there is plenty to look forward to including a wide range of real Cumbrian pasttimes such as equestrian events and sheep and cattle shows.

This show is perfect for those who fancy a flutter, as the field is brimming with bookies and backers taking and making bets on the on-site hound trails throughout the day.

Trail Hound racing involves specially trained hounds racing across the fields and fells after a laid scent and is pretty much as Cumbrian as a past-time as you can get.

Punters can remain refreshed during the festivities with on-site access to a score of local real ale and wholesome Cumbrian foods.

Despite the fierce competition during the showing the beer tent keeps the atmosphere flowing at this classic agricultural show.

This show is renowned within the community for its Herdwick classes, showcasing the finest specimens of this most famous breed of local Lakeland sheep and it is no coincidence that Eskdale Show just so happens to be the oldest Herdwick show in the country.

The day is rounded off with the inclusion of the tea tent featuring an assortment of homemade and locally produced cakes and treats for you to get your teeth into.

Proceedings start early at this family day out with the judging kicking off at 9:45am.

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eople of Whitehaven and beyond have been picking up our little mags for over 9 years now. I don’t think I would be writinig this if it were not for the brilliance that was gifted to us in the form of stunning imagery and photography that has graced our Magazines and captured the imagination of one and all.

Such stunning imagery came from our much loved and respected Mr Brian Sherwen.

Brian was, is and always will be a part of our team at The Whitehaven Guide and he will be missed so, so much.

Father Bri had a rare, rare gift and it is safe to say that we will really miss our Furry Faced Friend.

Enjoy this edition and think of our Bri as you thumb through the pages.....

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n event which promotes ideas worth spreading and which sold out rapidly in 2015 is returning to Whitehaven on September 7.

TEDxWhitehaven, run by mother and son team Dianne and Luke Richardson, will take place in the Gaiety Cinema which recently reopened in the town.

Luke, co-curator of the event said: “We were keen to show that the Gaiety can be used for events as well as to show films. This will give the venue another income stream to secure its future in the town. It’s wonderful to be able to use such an iconic venue which is full of memories for everyone in Whitehaven.”

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The event will host talks by six speakers, the first of whom has been announced as Ken Powell. Ken Powell is a freelance writer and educational consultant working with clients across the globe but particularly in Asia. After 16 years working as a teacher he relocated to Bangladesh with his family in 2008 where he helped establish an O level department in an NGO school in one of the poorest areas of the country and trained teachers as well as teaching several subjects. Gradually he moved over to writing and was a full-time as a writer by the time he and his family returned to the UK in 2014.

Ken now works for a variety of clients writing on sociopolitical issues in Asia and education matters globally. He also acts as an educational consultant across the world cowriting books with other educators and offering an alternative perspective on teaching for which he is in demand.

Ken describes the thinking behind his talk: “My own writings often follow a theme of the idea of a global village and that “us and them” mentality is outdated and holds back our development both nationally and globally. This is the theme I will explore in my talk.”

He currently lives near Whitehaven, Cumbria with his wife, two children and dog. When not drinking vast quantities of tea he is busy working on his third book or playing pool.

Dianne said: “We’re very excited about the speakers we’re talking to about 2016 and it’s wonderful to be able to confirm Ken Powell as the first of these. The 2015 event was such a success and we’re really looking forward to 2016. “ Tickets for the event are available on tedxwhitehaven.co.uk and cost £25. Keep up to date with the event via Tedxwhitehaven on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Snap Up a Sale at BH FURNITURE STORE

With autumn just around the corner it brings with it the urge to re-decorate and change things in the home.

It can be a costly process but, thanks to BH FURNITURE STORE buying new furniture doesn’t have to cost the earth.

BH is the place to be for all your furniture needs with 2 floors of furniture. We specialise in Beds and Bedroom Furniture including a range of sliding wardrobes .and now offer a large range of three piece suites, to accommodate all tastes you can kit out your home for the best possible price. “We offer brand new three piece suites at clearance prices for imideate free delivery so people really do get value for money.” Along with ranges to order in all different combinations and colours

Located under the multi-storey car park, they are right on your door step. And with their free delivery service why shop anywhere else? They are also offering 50 per cent off selected models.

You can expect top quality products at a bargain price.

They are already taking orders for Christmas, so don’t wait until it’s too late.

“We are unbeatable on price and we’re local and I hope people of Whitehaven will support local businesses and shop in there town and keep our economy going strong.

We offer friendly advice and FREE delivery.”

So if you’re thinking of revamping your home, then BH FURNITURE STORE is here for you, just pop in for a chat and a browse.

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the Tour of Britain Some of the world’s top cyclists are set to tackle a gruelling route through a number of Cumbrian towns as the Tour of Britain makes its annual return.

Cycling enthusiasts will line the route of the UK’s biggest professional cycle race with the hope of seeing big names in the world of cycling, such as Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish as they drive through the county.

Stage Two of the tour will begin in Carlisle city centre, heading through the heart of Cumbria and the Lake District and passing through Penrith, Cockermouth, Keswick and Ambleside, before the finish atop the testing 11 percent climb of Beast Banks in Kendal.

Leader of Carlisle City Council, Cllr Colin Glover, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming back the Tour of Britain this autumn. Cumbria will once again be showcased to a global audience and we’re thrilled to be part of an exciting event that attracts thousands of spectators. We look forward to providing a warm welcome to the Tour of Britain competitors and supporters.

“Carlisle and other parts of Cumbria were badly affected by the December storms and the Tour of Britain will send a clear message that ‘Cumbria is open for business’ and provide a boost to hard hit businesses and communities across the county.”

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The proposed 195-kilometre route includes the climbs of Whinlatter Pass above Derwent Water, averaging 4 percent over its six-kilometre length and the iconic climb of The Struggle, which will be inside the final 30-kilometres of racing, rising from Ambleside to the Kirkstone Pass at an average gradient of 8 percent.

Cllr David Southward, Cabinet Member for Economic Development at Cumbria County Council, said: “We’re delighted that the Tour is coming back to Cumbria. It’s one of the country’s premier sporting events and I hope this announcement underlines that Cumbria is very much ‘open for business’ following December’s floods.

“This year’s stage will doubtless provide an exciting sporting spectacle and showcase the best of Cumbria’s communities and landscape. The economic boost it brings the county is significant, with the 2015 race generating a net economic benefit of £3.4m we hope the 2016 edition will have a similar impact.”

The last time the race was held in Cumbria was in 2013, when it started in Carlisle and finished in Kendal after passing through Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Frizington and the heart of the Lake District, including the packed crowds of Honister Pass.

That stage was described by commentators as the ‘best ever’ stage of the race and generated £4.1m for the local economy.

The Tour Of Britain rolls through Cumbria on the 5th of September. Starting at Carlisle taking in Hesket Newmarket, Cockermouth, Whinlatter Pass, Chestnut Hill (Keswick), Grasmere, The Struggle and ending in Kendal.

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The Heroes of Cumbrian Waters Saving lives at sea is what hundreds of ordinary men and women at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution do without question on a daily basis.

On call for 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, these are the people who put their lives on the line to try and save complete strangers. Our Editor, Rachel Flynn chatted with members of the Workington RNLI to find out about the selfless work they take on.

No one has forgotten the torrential rain that destroyed thousands of Cumbrian homes and businesses across the county shortly before Christmas. In December last year, members of the Workington RNLI prepared for a night of unforeseeable circumstances.

Following a quick lesson in flood rescue, volunteers began wading through the dangerous flood water across Cumbria.

Workington RNLI’s lifeboat operations manager, Tim Chittenden, said: “About 16 crew members reported to the lifeboat station on the night of the floods before being briefed by the one of our crew members, Graeme Lawson who was actually trained in RNLI flood rescue as part of the northern team.

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Tim continued: “After being told that the situation in Cockermouth was generating fast, they went up to the Gote Road area where they operated in conjunction with the Maryport inshore rescue and the coastguard and they searched about 100 houses, rescued more than 35 people and half a dozen animals, and helped to safety more than 70 people who needed evacuation.

“They got there about six in the evening and remained there until after midnight. It was very powerful water, the water level was between waist and chest height in most places so they were quite busy.”

Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved at least 140,000 lives; on average rescuing 22 people a day. Volunteers make up 95 per cent of the charity, with 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members and 3,000 volunteer shore crew.

Tim added: “The RNLI are so important, they volunteer to save lives at sea. Every year they save around 400 people from drowning but, sadly about 170 people a year still get drowned at sea, although we now have strategies in place to try and half that number over the next few years. I think that sort of success rate justifies the effort that we put into it.

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“For me the best part about working for the RNLI is working with keen, motivated enthusiastic volunteers who all put their personal time aside to provide a very important service.”

It’s now our time to give back to the RNLI and thank them for the amazing work they do every day.

Next year, Workington’s current all-weather Tyne class lifeboat Sir John Fisher will retire after almost 15 years. Set to be replaced by the newest member of the RNLI fleet, a Shannon class lifeboat, the team are appealing for donations to help them raise the remaining £150,000. The total cost of the Shannon class lifeboat is £2m.

RNLI Coxswain John said: “We’ll really miss our Tyne class lifeboat when she goes, as she has served us proudly since 1992. Naturally though, we’re excited about receiving a Shannon, whose advanced technology means we’ll be able to reach people a lot more quickly and further off shore.”

“We’re incredibly grateful that our new lifeboat has already been part-funded by a generous legacy from the late Mrs Dorothy May White and a substantial donation from the Sir John Fisher Foundation.* However, we still need to raise the remaining £150,000 to turn the lifesaving vessel into a reality.”

Volunteers at the RNLI are not just dedicated to saving lives at sea; they also patrol more than 200 UK and Channel Island beaches and educate 494,000 children on the dangers of the water. When we need them, we really need them and the hard work each and every one of the volunteers puts in to make sure we are safe at sea should never go unnoticed.

To see the volunteers at the Workington RNLI in action, tune into BBC 1’s four part documentary series, Saving Lives At Sea. The RNLI relies on public donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. To donate, please visit www.rnli.org, text RNLI WORKINGTON to 70300 to donate £5 or donations can also be made via Just Giving at: http://campaign.justgiving.com/ charity/rnli/workingtonshannonlifeboatappeal.

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Roald Dahl: 100 Years Oompa Loompas, gobblefunk, and Miss Trunchbull are just a few of the inventions that were born from the imagination of one of the world’s most beloved children’s author.

September 13 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, the man who gave us The BFG, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach amongst many other classics. Creating memorable characters, peculiar creatures and meaningful plots, Roald has provided nothing but hours of fun through his imaginative narratives.

Over the summer holidays, the area’s libraries will be lending out all the classic Roald Dahl books including: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, The Witches and Fantastic Mr Fox as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.

The Big Friendly Read, which began on July 9, is free to all children between the ages of four and 11 and is designed for all reading abilities.

Library assistant at Whitehaven Library, Syndra Stockton, said: “Roald Dahl really is timeless. My son is 35 now and he loved reading all the Roald Dahl books, they are amazing.

The way he writes is with such an appeal, especially with all the different languages. His stories are just enchanting.”

Whitehaven library will also be holding a Willy Wonka ‘pyjama drama’ event on August 19 from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

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Further drop in Summer Reading Challenge craft activities suitable for ages four – 11 years will also be held at Whitehaven Library. These will be held on Tuesday August 16; August 23 and August 30 from 2- 4pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, Cardiff in 1916. A novelist, poet, screenwriter and RAF fighter pilot, his stories have gone on to sell more than 200 million copies worldwide.

Known for their unexpected endings, Dahl’s stories played with unsentimental, macabre and often darkly comic content, featuring villainous adult enemies of the child characters. His tales always championed the kind-hearted, with characters including Matilda and James and the Giant Peach capturing our hearts from the very first pages.

The release of the blockbuster movie The BFG in July has evoked all kinds of memories and people of all ages have been flocking to see the fantasy adventure film based on the 1982 novel.

In the film, an orphan human girl befriends a benevolent giant, dubbed the “Big Friendly Giant”, who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

Sophie, the main character in the book and film is actually based on Roald’s granddaughter, Sophie Dahl.

“His stories are just enchanting.”

Referred to as ‘one of the world’s greatest storytellers of the 20th century’, Roald was awarded for his contributions to literature, including the 1983 World Fantasy Award For Life Achievement , and the British Book Awards’ Children’s Author of the Year in 1990, shortly before his death at the age of 74.

Although, during his school days, Roald was never seen as a particularly talented writer with one of his English teachers writing in his school report, “I have never met anybody who so persistently writes words meaning the exact opposite of what is intended.”

He captured the hearts of millions of children and adults alike, Roald Dahl’s ability to create such strong characters that resonate in a way in which we feel like we have known them forever, is likely what has made people return to his books year after year.

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Roald Dahl Factfile: Roald Dahl co-wrote the script for classic children’s fim Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... and it was he who came up with one of the scariest characters in children’s literature, The Child Catcher.

Matilda was Roald Dahl’s last long children’s book. Although he wrote several shorter stories and poems in the last few years of his life - including Rhyme Stew, Esio Trot and The Minpins.

It has been said that Roald Dahl created more than 250 new words. Many of them appear in The BFG. Roald Dahl wrote many of his books in a shed in his garden, sitting upon an old battered armchair. He balanced a specially designed writing board on his lap and wrote with an HB pencil on yellow legal pads.

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LOUNGE AND EVENTS It only seems like yesterday that the Gaiety Cinema in Whitehaven announced their re-opening, thrusting us all back in time childhood memories in toe. Since then, the historic Tangier Street venue has attracted both locals and visitors eager to reminisce and now it is getting even better.

Complementing the 1920s building, the new Cinema Lounge includes original cinema seating and restored parquet flooring, and also boasts a trendy urban bar feel with contemporary décor, tables and chairs, plus vintage cinema posters adorning the walls.

Pop along early to enjoy pre-film drinks; with beers, wines, freshly ground coffee and teas available, as well as the usual soft drinks, ice creams, popcorn and snacks all being served you will be spoilt for choice or relax and discuss the ‘best bits’ of the film you’ve just seen with friends.

The opening of the lounge area also coincides with the launch of a new ‘event cinema’ programme; including live and ‘as live’ broadcasts from: theatres, ballets, concerts and operas.This new programme offers arts and music fans of Copeland the chance to view performances they may never normally get the chance to see.

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Events lined up so far include: Opera Australia’s performance of Turandot filmed live at the Sydney Opera House and ‘The Fairy Tale Series’ including: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Coppélia performed by the stunning Australian Ballet.

Andre Rieu also makes a very welcome return after his Maastricht Concert was screened at the Gaiety in July, with a special Christmas show on Saturday 19th November.Tickets are on sale now for all event performances via the Gaiety website.

And if ‘lounging’ and live events aren’t your thing then don’t forget the Gaiety still continues to be the only place to watch all the latest and greatest movies in Copeland.

Open every evening and throughout the day during the school holidays, the cinema has some treats in store for moviegoers over the coming months, with Suicide Squad,The BFG, Bad Moms and Bridget Jones’s Baby to name but a few! www.gaietycinema.co.uk tel: 01946 748507

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Crab Fair Returns

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elieved to be the oldest fair in the world, Crab Fair is once again retuning to Egremont for the 749th annual celebration on Friday 16 - Saturday 17 September.

In previous years the small market town of Egremont has welcomed big acts in celebration of the event including Gareth Gates, Marcus Collins and Angie Brown. This year there will be a variety of artists ready to entertain you all night long.

This year organisers have secured an assortment of entertainment with the likes of Carlisle based girl band Seduction, Johnny Wright who was in boy band Frixon, and female vocalist Jenny Ball taking to the stage. Also set to stir the crowd are Midnight Soul Sisters with their classic Motown hits and outrageous X Factor acts Bupsi Brown and Kitty Brucknell.

The whole event will be hosted by Egremont’s favourite drag queen Stella the Fella who, as always will have crowds crying with laughter.

On the Friday evening there will be children’s entertainers including mascots from West Coast Entertainment, magicians, fair rides, catering, and a range of stalls insuring something for everyone, so join us for a night of family fun.

Look out for Jo Haigh who will be on hand to give the kids (and even the adults) some beautiful face paints, glitter tattoos or if you want to feel a little boho why not try her fabulous hair feathers?

On the Saturday, Egremont Main Street will be turned into a big playground for both the young and old.

There will be performances from Moki Fit, as well as magic shows, dance troupes, fair rides and much more.

As well as the more modern additions to Crab Fair there will be the usual array of traditional activities and competitions including the Riding of the Boundary, the greasy pole and of course the famous apple cart.

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The fun continues into the afternoon on the Egremont Crab Fair Sports Field.

Falconry Day’s Bird of Prey display will be performing from 1pm so head up quick to see a great start to the afternoon.

The beer tent has been a hit for the last few years so this year there will be a number of live acts on throughout the day as usual as well as local well known band Holborn hillbillies.

Crab Fair wouldn’t be the same without the World Gurning Championship which will take place in Egremont Market Hall on Saturday evening. Again this year there will be huge screens so you won’t miss a thing.

And don’t forget the Crab Fair Queen Disco which will take place on Friday September 9 at the Catholic Club in Egremont. Doors open at 7:30pm and shut at 9:30. Entry is £2 per person.

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By Nelson Brown

Nelson Brown Over the last few months hairdressing students across the UK have completed their training and are now being sent out into the big wide world to find their own employment route.

As the guest inspirational speaker at the recent graduation event at Newton Rigg College, I felt greatly humbled to offer my hand and knowledge to the next generation of hairdressers.

My advice for all that are now looking to pursue a career in hair is; do not for a second think this is the end of your learning, this is when your real education begins.

Remember to go back over everything you have learned so far and find a mentor to look up to and learn from in the future.

In my life, my mentor was clear. But as I have grown in experience, my mentors constantly change as I look for other challenges and reasons to grow and build my career. All this is a natural part of finding your feet and happens to us all.

So, what’s next?

Whilst handing in CV’s and looking for jobs and opportunities on job sites and social media make sure to look for a job that offers you a real career growth plan.

This job should preferably include knowledge being drip fed to you for the next three years or so. In hairdressing we learn every day as it changes every day.

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LIGHT SHINE: Natural shine comes from within, but most hair needs a little extra help. Developed in Neil Moodie’s world of editorial styling, where he needs to add instant shine and glamour to models’ hair to get them camera-ready.

Light shine has a weightless quality, creates natural polish, and is suitable for any hair type. The spray could be used on the ends of hair to create piecey texture.

This non-water based formula works magic without altering the hair texture in any way.

NEIL MOODIE’S NOTES:

I wanted a shine spray in the range because: · I always use a shine spray on shoots whether it be to enhance shine in the hair under the lights, · Or, to create a slightly wet looking texture without the hair looking greasy in anyway. · I sometimes use it to spray on the ends of hair to make it look piecy and to break up the solidness on the ends. · I really wanted it to be a non-water based formula so it could be used on hair that has been blow-dried from curly/wavy to straight, without the spray making the hair damp in anyway (i.e. the hair could revert back to its natural texture).

For example, Brown’s new stylists, follow a training plan, tailored for them individually. Our latest trainee Anne Leigh, who passed her level 3 at Brown’s in conjunction with Newton Rigg college, has developed salon skills in consultations, communication skills and of course techniques all of which were witnessed by her mentors in the salon.

She is now blossoming into a real hairdresser with a career and a full time job. We are all delighted with her progress and are proud to welcome her to the team.

One of the newest and coolest products Anne Leigh will be using is Light Shine, as we’ve just added this spray to our existing styling range from Windle and Moodie. This ground breaking product offers shine, with a weightless finish. Brown’s first order was sold out within days and goes on to champion the stylish range.

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Exfoliate & Cleansing the Body H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y

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

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Like our faces, the rest of our skin needs careful looking after.

Exfoliating is a great way to achieve super soft skin by removing any rough and dry patches.

Remember to moisturise your skin afterwards to enhance your glow even more; skin will appear smoother when it is more hydrated. Olay Spa Exfoliating Body Scrub is great for sensitive skin and can be used as a daily scrub.

Burt’s Bees Sugar Scrub £12.99 or Sanctuary Sugar Scrub £11 are my current favourites but its best to only use them a few times a week.

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

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

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

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Within the 11 years of working as a make-up artist, this question is still my most popular.

I’ll be completely honest, I do find it a rather broad question. The variety of brands is so vast and most are now globally accessible that it can be overwhelming, making it difficult to make a decision on which will be best for you.

Social media and the internet is constantly pushing “the flawless look” across our screens and can cause people to have a false belief that foundation alone can achieve this, however this is something that only the luckiest of us can get away with. There are three essential products needed to achieve this:

CONCEALER One of the first question I ask is, “do you use a concealer”?

Concealer has several functions. It can work as a highlighter depending on shades, or the traditional use, which is to cover up any imperfections.

My favourite two at the moment is the Nars Radiant Concealer £22 and Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer £17.50.

There are plenty of shades to choose from in both brands. Perfect to sculpt the skin. Even sharpening round the brows. Both are light defusing giving a smooth fresh skin appearance.

BASE / FOUNDATION / TINTED MOISURISER The primary use of foundation is to balance and even out your skin-tone. I truly do agree with this rule regardless of the contouring and full make up looks which are popular at the minute.

I love to make the most of what a client has rather than re construct their face. It’s often nice to see freckles and to create a contoured skin with a natural appearance.

For special occasions such as Bride to be make up, my favourite products are:

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“What is the best foundation?”

Normal to oily skin

Both give more matt finish and thicker in texture.

• Lancome Teint Idole £30 ( Amazing for bridal) •

Dior Forever £26

Normal to drier / sensitive skin

Both of these foundations feel like nothing on the skin but great coverage •

Urban Decay Naked £31

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EX1 Invisiwear from Lookfantastic.com £12

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Dior skin nude loose powder £39 comes in a variety of colours including a pink tone and a yellow tone and has a slight glow to them. Great for setting under the eyes and highlighting down the noise. Expensive but loose powders don’t run low until at least 6 months.

Dior forever setting powder which is translucent £28.

This is definitely a matt finish and comes with a little bush to buff into skin. The powder simply diapears into the skin without spoiling the liquid or concealer application.

However I’m still using my Bourjois rice powder which is only £9.99 if you remember from my previous article.

Get these three items correct and you will never have to worry about it coming off or looking worn and tired part way through the day. Adaptable to your desired look and techniques.

Setting powders are essential to set your make up and if you’re not using one, this is probably where you are going wrong. Even if you hate a matt look or have dry skin, the correct setting powder along with technique will not affect your skin or make you completely matt and crusty.

• Applying with a puff is the traditional way, by pressing into the skin.

• Buff you would do when using a more mineral coverage powder.

• Baking or setting with a sponge is key for a truly long-lasting look. Ideal for a full coverage and contoured skin.

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The 90’s Comeback

BY; JESSICA LEARY Moving with the seasons, changing every so often, coming back to revisit our high streets, fashion has been in our lives for as long as we have lived, and will continue to be.

From the full skirts of the fifties to the oversized blazers of the eighties, you really would think we have seen it all.

Maybe that’s why the fashion crazes of today seem to be mirroring the old favourite and not so favourite trends.

The flared sleeves and maxis of the seventies have showed up once or twice in the past decade, and women all over the UK can’t get enough of the summery bohemian style that seems to be taking over festival attire. Even the eighties have turned up again with bomber jackets completing the casual look for both lads and ladies across the UK. But what seems to be made a fuss of today, complete with Doc Martins and teeny tiny braids, is the 90s.

Dark Make-up Blues, browns and nudes were the go to colours of the nineties when it came to eye shadow, today being not that different. From the millions of pallets on offer, neutral nudes and browns are the sort after shadows of today, just like the nineties, giving our eyes a smoky and sophisticated look. Not only has the eye shadow made a return, berry lips are back in, making a statement out of lipstick.

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Denim Everything The nineties loved denim, whether it was denim jackets, denim shorts or denim dungarees. The love of jeans has never really disappeared, but the denim dungarees and jackets that are so easy to style have evolved and are being loved more than ever.

If Britney Spears and Kourtney Kardashian can relive the decade of fun with denim, then I think its time we all had a little denim in our wardrobes.

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Chokers A change from an average necklace, chokers certainly fill a gap in an eye- catching way. Chokers have been given a modern twist and come in all sorts of different styles, some plain, some wide and some with intricate embellishments.

Then and now, chokers are a simple and easy way to finish off an outfit.

The Slip Dress Slip dresses are one of the most versatile items of clothing there is going; it is not a bit of wonder they are back. You can wear them with almost anything, they are comfy, and to top it all off, they make both the perfect day dress and can be dressed up for ideal evening wear.

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Survive the Season:

Hay Fever Home Remedies Summer means fruity Pimm’s, laying in the garden, and for some of us, a dreaded bout of hay fever.

As pollen casters warn of high levels of peak hay fever conditions, we look at how to keep sneezing at bay.

There are lots of natural hay fever remedies you can try when symptoms start to flare up so, don’t let hay fever keep you indoors this summer.

Have a read of our home remedies to make sure you can make the most of the glorious weather.

Citric Fruits

Citric fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits are jammed full of hay-fever busting Vitamin C, this little vitamin is known for its natural antihistamine producing properties. Along with Vitamin C, citric fruits also contain powerful anti-allergy agents known as bioflavonoids. This combination of Vitamin C and bioflavonoid act as a natural decongestant and antihistamine for hay fever relief.

Local Honey

Honey has been a talked about as a hay fever relief for centuries now. They say local honey, which has been made as close to where the sufferer dwells as possible is the best for hay fever as sufferers may be allergic to a specific type of pollen in the area they live.

Honey contains trace amounts of pollen. However, this is the heavy-grained type of pollen which doesn’t trigger allergies in the human body. This works by desensitizing the body to local pollen, so that the pollen does not trigger allergic reactions in the patient come hay fever season.

Chilli Peppers

Chilli peppers contain an active component called capsaicin. When eaten, this component opens nasal passages and helps reduce congestion brought on by hay fever, alleviating symptoms significantly. Add to your daily diet, on salads or cooked with your evening meal.

Carrots

Carotenoids found in carrots, apricots, pumpkin and sweet potato act as a powerful antioxidant to help reduce inflammation in your airways and improve your immune system.

Chamomile Tea

An antioxidant and antihistamine, chamomile tea also contains flavonoids and acts effectively as an anti-inflammatory agent. While best taken as a cuppa during the day, chamomile tea can also be used as an eye compress. The compress provides a cooling effect to swollen, red eyes caused by hay fever and reduces irritability considerably. Another benefit of chamomile tea are its sleep inducing qualities, drinking the tea is associated with an increase in glycine, a chemical that relaxes nerves and muscles and acts as a mild sedative.

Hay fever will keep you up at night no more.

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Moss Bay Arts is now on hand to inject some sparkle into your special occasions. Ann Holmes, founder of the business is now giving you the opportunity to add something special to accompany your outfit with a beautiful range of body art designs.

Whether it’s for a prom, wedding, hen party or just because you want to stand out, Ann has got all the glitter and gems you’d ever need to create a bespoke and individual design. From intricate hand painted designs to subtle stencilled patterns, Moss Bay Arts is the place to go.

Using a variety of colours and materials, you can sparkle and shine.

One of the most popular is the gold leaf, an extremely thin sheet of real gold which can be transferred onto your body.

Whether it be it your face, arms, shoulders or legs, you will almost definitely be worth more than anybody else at your event.

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to a week! Ann explained: “The ink is lovely, especially accompanied by some Swarovski crystals which I can also add.”

All of the body art that Ann does is 100% unique and you are guaranteed exclusivity, and to top it off, you will be getting your design done by an internationally known business. Moss Bay Arts is well known across the globe thanks to a Facebook group which celebrates the art of body painting!

If you want to give yourself that little extra glam, then contact Moss Bay Arts via Facebook.

PERFECT FOR FESTIVALS WEDDINGS PROM HEN PARTIES NIGHTS ON THE TOWN HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND SO MUCH MORE!!

Ann said: “It is a lovely way to give people something different. The use of real silver and gold really does make a difference. I also use a variety of glitters which look beautiful on the skin.”

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To The Manor The Manor in St Bees has long been a favourite for both locals and visitors alike. This historic seventeenth century building has stood the test of time, and after recently undergoing an extensive renovation undertaken through collaboration between national chain, Star Pubs & Bars and local licensee Allan Glass, it is now fully reopened and ready for business.

The beautiful new extension not only expands the restaurant, but also gives way for new prospects.The additional room holds up to 24 people, is fully equipped to cater for conferences and is also available to hire for small parties and functions.

Allan Glass, owner of The Manor said:“We had to extend, we realized the popularity of the pub was huge and we knew we needed some more space.We now have this lovely room which is multi-functional.�

Along with the extension, they have also exposed the original brick work of the once stables.There are still significant features carved into the walls, giving it a truly authentic and rustic feel.

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In line with current trends the pub now offers punters a choice of four cask ales and a craft beer as it looks to build on its 2015 CAMRA Best Beer in Cumbria Award.

And the renovation couldn’t have come at a better time,The Manor have plenty lined up for the summer months including their hugely successful and popular garden party and their Tapas nights which have also gone down a treat on previous occasions.

Even when the Manor aren’t holding their fantastic events, they are always offering fabulous food, free parking and a beautiful beer garden to relax and enjoy the beautiful British summer in.

Lawson Mountstevens, Star Pubs & Bars managing director said: “We’re delighted to be investing with such a dedicated and experienced licensee we’re a passionate supporter of the great British pub and The Manor’s success is proof of its enduring popularity.”

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A Taste of the Mediterranean: Citrus BBQ Seabass

Recipie Grab a taste of the Mediterranean sun by cooking up this citrus sea bass. Place oranges on your barbecue to stop your fish from sticking- serve with a lemony salad with capers, green olives and watercress.

Ingredients

• 2-3 large oranges • zest 1 lemon (use the juice below) • 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 x 300g whole small sea bass, scaled, gutted and slashed a few times down each side

For the salad

• 2 orange segmented • juice 1 lemon • 4 tbsp olive oil • 2 bags watercress • handful small capers • handful pitted green olives, roughly chopped

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Method Finely grate the zest of 1 of the oranges and add to the lemon zest. Mix with the olive oil, then drizzle over the fish and season. Cut the rest of the oranges into slices about 5mm thick. When the coals are ashen, arrange the orange slices over the barbecue in groups the length of each fish. Char the orange slices on 1 side, then flip them over and lay the fish on top of them – this stops the fish sticking. Barbecue the fish for 5-8 mins on each side (turning them carefully), or until the flesh flakes away easily when prodded.

While the fish is barbecuing (or beforehand), make the salad. Put the orange segments in a large bowl with the squeezed juice from the rest of the oranges and the lemon juice. Season and stir in the olive oil. When the fish is cooked, toss the watercress in the orange dressing with the capers and olives. Serve the fish with the salad.

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Challenging Champagne for Britain’s fave fizz, Italian cousin Prosecco is sweeter and lighter than Champagne. So popular is Prosecco in fact that experts have warned that the fabulous fizz could be running out.

Prosecco’s delicate flavorful fizz makes it a perfect cocktail partner for some posh party pop.

This sparkling summer serve is ideal for those long warm summer nights. Whether it be at a barbeque, wedding or at the races, the Blushing Bride Punch will have your taste buds tingling ‘til the sun goes down.

What you’ll need 4 parts – Pink Lemonade 1 part – Raspberry Vodka 2 parts – Prosecco Optional – Chambord Raspberry Liqueur Fresh/Frozen Raspberries to garnish

Method Find a pitcher or bucket large enough to cater for everyone at your party. Fill the pitcher with four parts Pink Lemonade, - we’ve found that the sweetness of Lucozade’s Pink Lemonade works best – and ice. Add one part vodka – Absolut Raspberri is perfect but unflavoured vodka will work as well – and two parts Prosecco.

Chambord can also be added either as well as or substituted instead of the raspberry vodka. Frost the rim of the glasses beforehand by dipping into a sauce of water then into a bowl of caster sugar. Finally garnish with fresh raspberries for the flavour or frozen ones if it’s really warm outside.

Remember these measurements are just guidelines and half the fun of mixing your own drinks is figuring out which ratios work for you and your friends.

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Crunchy Apple and Blackberry Crumble You can’t beat a good ole crumble – especially on a Sunday after a roast dinner. We are slowly approaching the autumn months which means the hedgerows will be full with little purple jewels, waiting to be picked.

This is a healthy twist on an apple crumble recipe. It’s made with blackberries; plus muesli, oats and nuts for extra crunch.

Ingredients For the filling...

• 900g/2lb bramley apples • 350-400g/12oz-1lb blackberries • 175g/6oz Demerara sugar • 2 lemons

For the topping...

• 225g/8oz plain flour • 175g/6oz butter • 55g/2oz Demerara sugar • 125g/4oz muesli or a mixture of oats,

seeds and chopped nuts

Method Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Peel, core and chop the apples into small chunks. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice over the apple and mix well. This not only adds flavour but prevents the freshly peeled apples from discolouring.

Layer the apples, blackberries, and sugar in a large pie dish (a lasagne dish is ideal).

Place the flour in a large bowl and then rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs - leave a few lumps of butter so that the topping is not too fine. Add the muesli or oat/seed/nut mixture and the sugar and mix through.

Use a spoon to sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the fruit is cooked and bubbling juices seep through the topping.

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Cool for a few minutes and then serve with custard or fresh cream.

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Home Made Pizzas Homemade pizzas are the way forward– healthier, cheaper and so much more fun than sitting waiting for the doorbell to ring. There are so many different toppings to choose from, the kids will love designing their very own pizza.

For the Pizza Dough (enough for two 12 inch bases): 550g of strong white flour 7g of dried yeast (usually one sachet) 1 tsp of table salt 1 tsp of caster sugar 320ml of luke warm water Pepper to season 2 tbsp of olive oil

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For the Pizza Base Sauce: Tin of chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp of tomato Puree 1 tbsp olive oil Pepper to season Coarse salt to season 2 cloves of garlic (crushed or finely chopped) 1 tsp of basil 1 tsp of oregano 1 tsp Thyme For the Toppings: Grated cheddar and mozzarella Toppings of your choice

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Method Sieve the strong white flour into a large mixing bowl, add the salt and pepper. Add the water, yeast, sugar and olive oil into a jug and leave for 3 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.

Slowly pour the wet mixture into the mixing bowl while stirring using a wooden spoon until everything is roughly mixed. Then, using your hands, further mix and knead the dough until it is elastic and slightly tacky but not over sticky. Place the dough in the mixing bowl and cover with a damp tea towel and leave for 1 hour until the dough has doubled in size.

Take the dough and knead it for a few minutes to take some of the air out. Split it into two equal parts. If you are only wishing to make 1 pizza then you can freeze the extra dough.

For the sauce, put all sauce ingredients into a blender for 30 seconds until you are left with a thick, light red sauce.

Flour a work surface and using a rolling pin, roll the dough until it is roughly the size of the pizza tray you are using. Place the rolled out dough onto the tray and using your fingers, work the dough until it fills the tray.

Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil and then add enough sauce mix to cover the base spreading evenly. Sprinkle on the grated cheese followed by your topping choice.

Cook the pizza in preheated oven at 200C for 20 minutes and then serve.

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Herbs At Home

Herbs At Home Growing your own herbs is a fun and cost effective way to pack flavour into your meals at home. If you buy fresh herbs at the supermarket but often find yourself throwing away a limp plant that has seen better days, all you need to do is plant it.

You can grow your herbs outside in a dedicated herb garden, a raised bed, a vegetable plot or even amongst the flowers in your borders – and if you don’t have a garden, a pot on your window sill is just as good. Not only will home grown herbs be fresher and hold more nutrients, but they will save you money. We have rounded up the best herbs to grow in the comfort of your own home.

Rosemary

Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh rosemary? This aromatic herb contains compounds, such as carnosic acid, that have been shown to fight cancer cells. Rosemary grows best with full sunshine and frequent watering and it is easiest to grow from a cutting, rather than planting seeds. Buy the plant from the supermarket (they are not expensive) and pop in into a pot outside or on your windowsill - it will last three times as long.

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Parsley Basil

Growing basil is easy. Container grown basil should be planted in well-drained, nutrient rich soil. Basil is not water tolerant so make sure pots provide adequate drainage. Additionally, when growing basil indoors, lighting is very important. Place them in a sunny spot near a window where they’ll get at least 4 hours of sun daily and watch them grow.

Like most herbs and plants, parsley will need a bright place where the sun shines between four and six hours. Outside or a windowsill will work best. Fill a flower pot or planter with special potting soil and sow the parsley seeds. The germination of parsley is very slow, so do not be surprised if it seems as though nothing grows in your window box or flower pot, it can take up to nearly a month for parsley seedlings to appear

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This herb is ideally suited to container culture and will grow happily in potting compost. Attention throughout the year is minimal. Water if the compost is drying out, and feed with liquid plant food monthly throughout the growing season. If you don’t want to start from scratch, you can very easily pot a plant bought from the supermarket.

The easiest and most cost effective way to have an abundance of bay at your fingertips is to buy a bay tree.

Leaves may be harvested at any time but the best flavour can be had from larger, mature leaves. Protect sweet bay trees from heavy winds, which are damaging to the weak wood. Bay trees do not need feeding or supplemental watering in winter – easy.

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NetherWasdale Dig out your Lederhosen, because the best of Bavaria is coming to Wasdale.

This autumn a German inspired Oktoberfest will draw locals and visitors into the heart of the Wasdale valley.

To be held at The Strands Inn and Micro-Brewery on September 23 and 24, real ale lovers will be able to quench their thirst with a pint or ten of the pub’s award winning brews.

Organiser and owner, Mark Corr recently raised £2000 for cancer research and Wasdale Mountain Rescue when he tackled England’s highest mountain with a barrel of beer strapped to his back, Oktoberfest seems the perfect way to celebrate such an achievement.

Over the past two months, Mark and his head brewers have been busy brewing six different authentic Bavarians style beers which will be showcased at the Bavarian themed event Along with the Bavarian beer, the chefs will also be cooking up a number of Bavarian style cuisines including German schnitzel.

Awarded ‘Pub of the Year’ in May this year, this will be the Nether Wasdale pub’s first ever Oktoberfest, although the pub has held a number of other themed beer events in the past.

Owner and organiser, Mark Corr said: “I’m really looking forward it. We have been brewing Bavarian beers for the Oktoberfest over the past few months. All the malts have been imported from Bavaria so it will be a proper German inspired event. We do try to put on a good do.”

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The SUV market in the UK is going from strength to strength. From farmers to footballers, mums to MP’s it seems like anyone who’s anyone is driving an SUV now.

It isn’t hard to see why the demand for Suburban Utility Vehicles or SUVs is growing here in Cumbria. Andy Walkingshaw the Managing Director for Walkingshaw Volkswagen in Lillyhall said: “The main reason people are opting for SUVs is the unique styling, the public like the look and the higher driving position that SUVs offer”.

With SUV’s expecting to make up to 1/3 of the market, 2016 really is the year of the SUV. The phenomenon means that all the major manufacturers are turning their hand to the style, with Volkswagen leading the way with the release of their latest offering the new Volkswagen Tiguan.

The Tiguan is the younger brother to the esteemed Volkswagen Touareg who claimed fame through its continued demolition of the notorious Paris Dakar Rally.

With these sporting family values behind it the new Tiguan makes an easy meal of the daily school run.

The increased space that the Tiguan offers over a standard saloon means the whole family can travel in comfort and style. The new Tiguan has had a face-lift from its earlier models, in order to bring it in line with the rest of the VW family, the exterior styling draws inspiration from both the new Golf and Passat models, with sharp clean lines the new Tiguan is one of the sharpest SUV’s on the market.

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As is often the case with Volkswagen the update is certainly an evolutionary improvement and not a revolution, the new Tiguan retains the same charm and powerfully good looks of its predecessor. With LED daylight running lights and a new range of sporty and elegant alloy wheels - now available up to 20” - the new Tiguan will certainly be dropping jaws as well as the kids at the school gates.

Inside the Tiguan the styling continues: ambient mood lighting, a panoramic sunroof and the fantastically ergonomic driver orientated cockpit makes it a sublime driving experience for both drivers and passengers alike.

However it is not all style and no substance as alongside the latest generation Volkswagen engines underneath the bonnet, the Tiguan is also crammed to the sunroof with the latest technology.

4-MOTION all wheel drive system means snow more days off for the children even into the depths of the Cumbrian winter and both a Heads up and customisable Active Info Display means that all the relevant info you need can be quickly viewed when your eyes are on and off the road.

The new Tiguan’s in car connectivity brings all your family’s favourite apps straight onto the cars infotainment screen meaning the whole family can stay connected to the outside world no matter how long the journey.

Available from just £22,510 the new Tiguan allows the whole family to remain: cool, calm and connected.

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It’s that time of year when Rugby League has its great reshuffle. The top eight teams in the Super League become the Super 8’s, the bottom four drop back to form the Qualifiers with the top four from the Championship and the rest are left to battle it out in the Community Shield.

The aim of this chopping and changing is to add a bit more excitement for the fans. There’s added incentive for your team because, in theory, winning a trophy becomes a real possibility.

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Unfortunately for Haven this is not going to happen. So far this season they’ve had an indifferent run of form that’s left them languishing in the bottom of the Championship. For the fans, whatever excitement there may be will come in the form of another relegation battle.

The diehards are used to it. Two years ago a resounding win and a result that fell Haven’s way staved off relegation.

Last season they barely scraped over the line and this year looks set to be much of the same.

If there is going to be any last minute heroics this year then the team will need to string a good run of victories together along the way. It looks a long way up from here. Haven have but 11 points, which is the same number as local rivals Workington. Above them is Oldham with 14 points which means three points stand between Haven and safety, now three points is essentially two wins to bridge the gap and that’s only applies if Oldham don’t muster up a win.

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Further up the Championship table sit Halifax and Bradford who are streaks ahead on points and should, theoretically, be confident of securing a place in the Community Shield final.

However these two teams aside there is a rather close pack, which means all may not yet be lost for Haven. Of course with such disparity in terms of budgets they were always going to struggle against the established teams from the league’s heartland but in the Shield, Haven are now playing against fellow stragglers and that may be their saving grace.

Coach James Coyle will step down at the end of the season but has declared his intention to keep the team up. He did it last year and if he can rouse his players to feel that same passion that saved them back then there’s always hope.

Recording wins against Workington, Oldham and Sheffield so far this season Haven have proven the task is not impossible however coming off the back of six consecutive losses including the heart breaking after-the-siren loss to Town, the odds don’t look good. Recent form suggests it’s only going to go one way however Haven have managed to save themselves when all looked lost before. History is on their side and if they can find that hunger then it may not be over yet.

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Missing Vissing Back in Action

For most of the Workington riders there has been little or no action since the Comets raced at Berwick on June 27th, which in itself followed sixteen days of inactivity. However, at least Ricky Wells and Claus Vissing got some track time last Friday (8th July) when they took part in the Premier League Pairs at Somerset. However, the Comets finished third in their group and missed out on a semi-final place by the narrowest of margins as they ended up a point behind second-placed Glasgow.

Reflecting on the event, team manager Tony Jackson said: “In the end our opening race 7-2 defeat at the hands of Glasgow proved to be our undoing, and when Ricky was penalised 15 metres for touching the tapes in that one I suspected that we would be up against it, and so it proved!

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“Although, looking at it objectively, the way that the Somerset pairing were riding it would have taken something extra special to beat them on the night as they ran out worthy winners.

“But, while we were obviously disappointed not to at least reach the semi-finals, it was good for Ricky and Claus to get some laps in around there ahead of our league visit to the Oak Tree Arena next weekend!”

After the pairs Jackson, like many Comets supporters, headed over to Cardiff and while there he took the opportunity to catch up with former Comet Peter Kildemand.

“I had a good chat with Peter, who was asking how things were going up at Workington, and passed on his regards to all of our supporters and everyone that he met in his two seasons with us.

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“He clearly still has a soft spot for the Comets, which were his first British club back in 2010.”

With the Grand Prix taking place last Saturday the Comets were obviously unable to stage a home meeting, although as it turned out any planned meeting may well have been called off in any case as yet again the West Cumbrian coast was hit by strong winds and wet weather; something which once again upset the plans of Laura Morgan, who chose that blank day in the Comets calendar to host a fund-raising Charity Garden Party in aid of ‘Hospice at Home West Cumbria’.

“As Saturday dawned it pretty soon became apparent that it was not the weather for a garden party,” reflected Morgan.

“Consequently we had to move everything indoors in order to allow the event to take place, which it did very successfully, but yet again it was a case of ‘Saturday is rain-day’ for us unfortunately!”

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Carl Fogarty, better known as ‘Foggy’ is probably the most successful superbike racer in the history of the sport. He quickly transformed from a young Blackburn lad to a legend when he won his first world championship at the age of 23. Carl will be bringing some of his stories on 30th September at the Solway Hall when he holds an Evening with Carl Fogarty.

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“You have to decide, do you want to do it because its fun, or do you want to be the best?”

Our editor, Danielle Murphy caught up with Carl, who was understandably exhausted after a huge trek across Iceland for the NSPCC, luckily he was in good spirits and cracked away about his upcoming appearance.

Having visited cumbria on several occasions, Carl was looking forward to coming back, he said: “I have some friends in Whitehaven who have already booked tickets, claiming they’re going to be doing some heckling! I don’t mind though, hecklers make it more exciting.”

Anybody that knows of Foggy, knows that this man is full of determination and his successful career reflects this drive, he said: “I have always loved bikes, it was a hobby for my dad but I wanted more.

I wanted to be the best, and I would tell people, one day I will be world champion. My teachers used to laugh or roll their eyes, well I proved them wrong!”

There are two things that are an obvious passion for Carl, one is motorbikes the other is having a laugh. And if you don’t know Carl for his motorbike career, you’ll certainly know him from his appearance on the 2014 ITV series of ‘Im a celebrity get me out of here’ a show which he won. It was clear from the start that Carl just loved a laugh and we all fell a little bit in love with him, He said: “I like banter. Im hoping that when I come to Whitehaven we can have a night filled with a few laughs, a bit of banter and good people!”

Although Carl spent a lot of years racing, and was very successful you might be surprised to know that by the end he wasn’t enjoying what he was doing, he explained: “Im much happier now that im not racing for a job.

It was a lot of pressure and I really wasn’t enjoying getting on the track, I love it now though. I can just get on my bike, get on the road and I can enjoy the freedom, it is more fun now.”

After his racing days, Carl is still a busy guy, and when he was asked for the second time to take part in Im a Celebrity get me out of here, he thought why not. So he packed up and headed for the land down under, he said: “It was amazing. I was apprehensive at first, thinking ‘can I really deal with the people? What if they do my head in?’ but I decided I would get through to the public votes, and everything after that was a bonus.”

He continued: “I hate being hungry, I get annoyed easily with people so my main goal was not walking out.

However, I found I actually really enjoyed it. I made a great friend out of Jimmy Bullard and I won! I couldn’t believe it. I was so overwhelmed. It was a real experience.”

Carl finished off with some last minute advice for all aspiring motorcyclists looking to persue a career in the sport, he said: “You have to decide, do you want to do it because its fun, or do you want to be the best?

I started because it was fun and then the passion grew and I wanted to be the best. You have to push yourself, enjoy it but also be careful. Determination, dedication and passion will get you to where you want to be.”

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Tot Stop in Whitehaven is the newest addition to Lowther Street. The two storey pre-school and playroom offers masses of fun and is the perfect place for your child to learn, develop and be happy.

For most children, stepping inside the brightly coloured interior filled with giant Lego, slides, toys and games must be like Christmas came early.

Opening in July, the two storey pre-school, owned by Angie Greasley, specialises in offering a range of themed interactive and creative sessions. With animals, transport, insects and our world on the agenda as part of the structured sessions, parents can relax knowing their little ones are not only having fun, but learning as well.

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Mother-of-three, Angie said: “The idea behind it all is that we are trying to get children ready for when they are unaccompanied. Parents stay with their children, but they are encouraged to do things themselves, such as clearing up. It’s all about how to be responsible. The response since we opened has been fabulous; everybody loves it.”

“I think it will really help the town as people come here for an hour’s play then pop to Dixons for a coffee so I think it is going to have a big impact on the regeneration of the town and is just what the town needs.”

The ground floor is where tots can ‘explore, play, mess and have fun’. Drop-in sessions are available with free and unlimited juice or water as well as baby food, nappies and wipes. Free microwaves and bottle warming facilities are also available complete with a discreet feeding room.

Upstairs, Angie holds hour long ‘Interactive Tots’ sessions three times a day. For just £5 toddlers can get stuck into a three part session, consisting of ‘Get Groovy’ where singing and dancing along to themed nursery rhymes takes place followed by ‘Tell me a story’, described as ‘much more than your average story time’ and finished off with ‘Feed Me’ where hungry tummies are topped up with a themed snack made all by themselves.

And that’s not all – the first floor is also home to Creative Tots, where, for £5 per child, per hour, tots can ‘Get Ready To Get Messy’.

The pre-school also holds autistic sessions every Wednesday from 9-12pm. With free taster sessions available, parents’ and little ones can pop in for a play, and with nothing but five star reviews on Facebook, it looks like Tot Stop will be booking up fast.

Pre-book today to secure a place and receive a discount.

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Par k’s Manager Retirement

Park’s Manager Retirement For almost 40 years, John Davis has manned the lawns, oversaw the trimming of the hedges and has ensured our local parks have been in prime condition for the public to enjoy.

Now after 38 years, Parks Manager John has retired from his role at Copeland Borough Council. John was just 17 when he joined Copeland and worked his way up from seasonal gardener to tractor driver and eventually, Parks Manager.

He said: “Copeland has been a big part of my life and I’d class the people I’ve worked with as family really. I came from a farming family and always wanted to be outside. I would sit at school and watch them cutting grass outside and think ‘that’s a dream job, I could do that one day.’

John remembers a large workforce of six tractor drivers and around 50 other staff, working entirely on Copeland projects. “A lot of the work back then was manual and labour intensive,” he said. “There were no strimmers, we used hand shears. But things advanced quickly after that in terms of machinery.

“We had our own nurseries in Whitehaven, Beck Green and at Distington Walled Garden and maintained all our parks, such as Millom, St Nicholas’ and Egremont Castle.”

In the 1980s the council moved to commercialisation. “That was probably the biggest change during my career’” says John. “We started bidding for other contracts, the main one of which was Home Housing.”

John became a manager in 2012, but his passion was always to be outside. He said: “I’d still put on overalls and go and help staff do the manual work.”

When asked what he has enjoyed most about his four decades with Copeland, John says simply: “Providing a service to the community, for the benefit of the people of Copeland.” And what will he miss? “The recognition for the differences we make to the community. I will also miss all of my work colleagues.”

John will be keeping busy in retirement: “I have some farmland, and hope to build a poly tunnel for the garden. I will also spend time helping out my family in various roles.”

John is delighted his career is ending on a positive note with his team reaching the finals of the APSE ‘Team of the Year’ award. “I couldn’t think of a better way to finish on a high and I am extremely proud of my team,” he said.

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Preening Your Pooches This Summer

I’m sure our pets love summer just as much as us. After being cooped up inside all winter, the opportunity to run free, explore and dive in a lake must seem as exciting as can be for our furry friends.

However summer can bring with it a plethora of issues for your dog’s wellbeing including well known doggy nasties like parasites and ticks to illnesses more commonly associated with humans such as sunburn and heatstroke.

We can help to alleviate these issues by maintaining a thorough, regular grooming routine and by keeping an eye on the condition of our dogs: skin, ears, teeth and nails.

Although it may seem like an obvious solution, doggrooming experts and veterinarians have warned us against simply shaving off our dog’s winter coat. This is because a dogs coat is the first line of defence against sunburn, twigs, sticks and anything else you come across on your walks.

Their coat also acts as their very own climate control shield and by removing that shield we make our dogs susceptible to overheating.

A better option is to give our dogs a good thorough brushing. Brushing helps to remove loose hair allowing air to circulate against their skin and let’s be honest who doesn’t like to feel the wind in their hair every now and again. Brushing also removes matted hair which is not only unsightly but can also be painful to dogs and if left unchecked can ultimately result in skin infections. The best option would be to take your pooch to a professional groomer who can use the correct tools for your breed’s hair type.

Summer is also tick time, the warmer weather creating an abundance of these pesky parasites all hoping to hitch a ride on your hound. Ticks are not only painful but they can carry illnesses and lead to a very poorly pooch. Fortunately a combination of thorough brushing and a couple of extra baths can alleviate the problem. Remember to brush both before and after the bath and use a dog specific shampoo. If you’re concerned about ticks and fleas or just need to stock up on supplies see your local professional dog groomer who can advise on the best course of action.

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Western Walks The Lake District has been revealed as Britain’s most popular walking destination in an OS survey earlier this summer. It’s no surprise that our beautiful part of the world is home to some of Britain’s most beaten paths so at The Guide we’ve taken a look slightly closer to home and are listing just some of the best walks in the wonderful Western Lakes.

The Colourful Coast Whitehaven > St Bees Difficulty: Hard 7 Miles

This walk along Cumbria’s most beautiful stretch of coastline has something for everyone, history-buffs will appreciate Haig-pit, a hark back to the region’s mining past while nature lovers will be fascinated by the chance to view black guillemots and puffins along this stretch of coast. Offering views of the Isle of Man, Scotland and of course the Cumbrian Fells this walk bridges the gap between coast and countryside in sublime fashion.

Secluded shingle beaches just short scrambles away allow ramblers the chance to escape reality for a few minutes and if you’re lucky even glimpse a seal or two.

Maritime Whitehaven Whitehaven Difficulty: Easy 1.8 Miles

Whitehaven’s maritime history is no surprise to locals but this stroll around the town’s quaint harbourside and historic Georgian streets is a fantastic reminder of the naval history our seaside town possesses. Starting at the Whiting Shoal sculpture and making its way along the harbour before scurrying through the 18th century cobbled streets this walk makes it hard to forget the tales of: smugglers, rum, and American led attacks on Whitehaven. An easy walk which despite some slightly uneven walkways is perfect for the whole family and a sunset on the harbourside is difficult to top.

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Clint’s Quarry

Nr Egremont (CA22 2SZ) Difficulty: Very Easy 0.56 Miles Clint’s Quarry is a wildlife trust protected nature reserve near Egremont. Don’t let initial impressions fool you this long forgotten little quarry has all the charms of a secret garden. The damp conditions have allowed wildflowers and orchids to thrive and butterflies flutter across your path as you make your way round this unchallenging route. Strayed across the quarry are ponds that are home to frogs and newts. This stroll immerses walkers into the peaceful world of native British wildlife. Perfect for a Summer evening this route’s short length makes it suitable for everyone and ideal for clearing your head after a busy week at work.

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Dent Fell and Nannycatch Valley Wath Brow 4.3 Miles Difficulty: Moderate

This moderate walk takes trekkers up to an elevation of over 1000ft and takes in: Uldale Plantation, Dent Fell, Raven Crag and Nannycatch Gate. Part of a Coast-toCoast route Dent Fell offers some spectacular views across our local fells. Starting at the forest entrance just outside of Wath Brow, this route then proceeds along dirt paths used by felling companies before rising up to the summit of Dent Fell. The summit affords vistas of the entire West Coast and St Bees headland.

The descent drops walkers down into the beautiful Nannycatch valley before doubling back on itself using the bridleway.

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Longlands Lake Biggrigg (CA23 3AD) Difficulty: Very Easy 0.75 Miles

Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals and take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider other people

Nestled between Egremont and Cleator Moor, Longlands Lake is an important breeding ground for a variety of British bird species including: swans, coots, moorhens and mallards. This walk encircles the lake on a crushed stone path meaning even pushchairs can be brought along for the trip. With information points giving walkers the history of the lake and rest stops placed strategically along the route it’s perfect for less mobile walkers and history lovers alike. Longlands offers views of the beautiful Dent Fell as well as views up the quintessentially English River Ehen and of the old iron ore workings. An adjacent Picnic Site means no one will go hungry whilst visiting the lake.

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Go With The Flo A group of artists will be taking over Florence Arts Centre in Egremont this summer.

The disused hematite mine, which is now one of the area’s leading art hubs will play host to the Doremifasolido residency between August 20 and September 4.

Doremifasolido is an annual group residency that was formed in order to invite promising artists to Cumbria in order to exhibit work and forge links between artists and art organisations in both rural and urban areas.

The opening evening will see a collection of artist’s film being screened followed by a spoken word performance

by Different Skies.

Last year’s residency took place at the Merz Barn in Langdale, this years’ artistic lineup includes names such as: Pippa Eason, Mark Essen, Joshua Wilson, Sarah Tew and Esmeralda Valencia amongst many others.

The residency is a creative collaboration between local sculptors: Jocelyn McGregor and Stephanie Farmer and award-winning filmmaker Louis-Jack Horton-Stephens.

Florence Mine was sunk in 1914 and operated in some extent until her final closure in 2007. The mine is now home to a popular art gallery, café and an 80 seat theatre.

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Choruses’ of ‘I do like to be beside the seaside’ will be heard for miles when the residents of Seascale’s new beachside community play park is completed.

The £150,000 fundraising target is now well underway to being reached thanks to the Seascale community. If all goes to plan, and enough funds are raised, the community group are hoping that the work on the park will be completed by February next year.

Inspired by the hills and the seaside, residents championing the new community park have said it will be a ‘central and prominent part’ of the village. Dating back 30 years, the original play park is now under the ownership of the parish council but has seen no investment since 1998.

Since last July, residents have been busy rallying round in a bid to raise the cash needed to replace and redevelop the existing play park and beach front amenities. So far the project has raised £97,000 with Copeland Community Fund donating more than £63,000 to the cause.

Over the summer months there have been a number of fundraising events including the Great Seascale Beach Event in July which raised more than £1,500 as well as the now disbanded Seascale Funday Committee who presented a cheque of their remaining funds to the Beach Park Project.

Committee chairperson, Elizabeth Mawson, said: “I have lived in Seascale all my life and I have three children of my own and over the years the park has just become shabbier and shabbier.

“Because we have involved the community quite heavily in our fund-raising, people will probably feel quite invested in the project and I think when it is completed it will mean a lot, especially to the people who use it.”

The new park will feature climbing walls for older children, sand pits, and a light house as well as all the tradition play park equipment you’d expect to find.

Elizabeth added: “We want the park to tell a story, it’s all about Seascale and the position of the village among the hills and the seaside. We already have a really interesting play ground but we want it to be custom made and bespoke.

“If all the fundraising is successful, we will have raised the money by December.”

Anyone who can offer support to the project should contact Lizzie at

seascalebeachparkproject@gmail.com

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Whitehaven is probably the last place you would ever expect to come across Trevvi Fountain, Buckingham Palace and Rome’s Colosseum; but, that’s exactly what you’ll find if you pay a visit to the Beacon Museum this summer.

Opening in July, Brick City is the newest addition to the Beacon Museum. Featuring some of the world’s most iconic buildings including New York’s famous Macy’s department store and London’s St Pancras Station, the exhibition really is something all ages can enjoy.

Based on the book, Brick City by Warren Elsmore, the exhibit celebrates the world’s architecture using the much loved toy of the century. While too many, Lego pieces are ‘just a toy’ to an ever growing army of fans they provide a challenging and enjoyable modelling medium.

Visiting the museum especially was Sarah Price and her three children. She said: “It’s a wonderful exhibit – we heard about it a few weeks back now and the kids have been dying to come. I’m really impressed with all the models; I think my favourite has to be St Pancras Station, look at the size of it, it’s amazing.”

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Entering the exhibition you cannot miss the four meter long model of St Pancras International Station, complete with six working platforms and hundreds of Lego passengers. The detail is extraordinary; from the colours of the buildings, to the people lining the station platform. It transports you to London and gives you a real feel of being there.

Meandering around the exhibition you can’t help but wonder how long each model took to build?

Each made up of thousands of Lego pieces, these intricate models show off each and every detail and demonstrates the intimate knowledge that the artists have of these world renowned buildings.

For each city there are familiar objects and landmarks, such as the London red phone box, New York’s yellow cabs and Paris’s Pompidou Centre.

Mainly making wooden toys the Lego Company was started in 1932. The name LEGO was chosen as an abbreviation of two Danish words ‘leg ‘godt’ meaning play well; unwittingly its name also means ‘I put together’ in Latin.

For those wanting to make a day of it, there are a number of free daily events to ensure little ones are kept occupied. Children can have a go at building replica landmarks from photographs of famous buildings from around the world at the Tinker Stations, or test your memory skills by sitting back to back and trying to describe to your partner what you need to build.

Up to now the exhibit has welcomed a fair number of Lego fanatics through its doors and will be sure to draw in even more now that the schools have broken up for summer.

The exhibit runs until September 11, so don’t miss out. Admission costs £6 for adults, £5 for concess and £3 for children. Drop in events are running daily until September 5.

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F E A TFUERAET U R E

A BEM for Billy William Morley BEM, Assistant Provincial Grandmaster or simply, Bill. Mention this name in Cleator Moor and everyone will know who you’re referring to.

For very good reason as well; the impact Bill has had on the local community has been nothing short of astonishing. The town stalwart’s achievements have not gone unnoticed by the royal household either as Billy has just received the ‘British Empire Medal’ from the Queen.

Having once saved the town’s Civic Hall from closure using his own money and by donating an immeasurable amount of time, money and effort into the local community, the Queen rightly felt it was due time to bestow the honor on Bill.

He credits his charitable ways and compassion for others to his 40 years as a Mason. Bill said: “I’ve always thought to help anyone I can; joining the Masons at just 21 gave me a sense of respect and selflessness.”

The honours list reads: “His leadership and generosity has inspired many within the community, particularly through his work with the town’s Civic Hall.

Talking about his proudest achievements Bill said: “I’m proud of anything I can do to help people, just to be able to make a difference in someone’s life is so rewarding.”

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Making a difference is certainly something Bill has done; along with other Masonic Brothers such as Hugo Gallagher and others, he has helped to: organise trips for children affected by the Chernobyl disaster, raised money for countless charities, organised sponsored bike rides and taken children with learning disabilities on days out fishing.

Bill has also recently completed a sponsored weight loss, he said: “I lost three and a half stone whilst raising money for charity. It took a lot of determination and dieting but we managed to raise £3500!”

He is also involved in helping with Cleator Moor Centric events such as the Tour De Moor and the Masonic Family Fun Day. Helen Gilmour from Cleator Moor Town Council says “He’s such a great help to us here, he’s always really supportive to us. He does so much excellent charity work. He’s a real help to the whole community.

Congratulations to Bill on his medal it’s a wonderful thing to have a recipient within our area.”

One of his more recent projects is that of a new Masonic Lodge. Built adjacent to the Civic Centre, which will allow the non-Masonic rooms to be used primarily by the community and free up space.

Bill has a wonderful view on the world, he said: “there are far more nice people in this world and if everyone did a little bit then the world would be a better place” this mantra really sums up his outlook on life and reinforces the reasons behind him being the most recent recipient of a BEM in West Cumbria. He concludes “I’m just all about helping people, but it’s definitely a team effort, one

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Mod Ska Punk Pop on the pork pie, power up the Lambretta, pull on the Doc Martens and get ready to pogo and skank all night long as Whitehaven is being treated to an all day festival.

The Mod Ska Punk all-dayer is a festival celebrating the best of British pop sub-cultures. Held at the Copeland Stadium on 28 August the event promises to be a nostalgic phenomenon harking back to the wild days of the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. Featuring some of the best cover bands the genre has to offer, this cultural showcase is not to be missed.

Acts lighting up the stadium include Small Weller, a tribute to the majestic mod hero, The Clashed, playing the London punk legends best known hits and Ska bands: The Skarsoles and Pork Pie. Small Weller is an Urmston based indie quartet covering all the top hits from Paul Weller and The Jam. The Clashed are a group of idealistic rebellious punk rockers from Northolt in London. The group has toured the UK for years offering up their unique and true-to-life covers from Britain’s best loved punk act The Clash.

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Local bad-boys The Scumbrian’s will also be shredding up the stage in Whitehaven with their in-your-face mix of no messing Cumbrian punk. Helping the event simmer down are Boutique Boogaloo who will bring a medley of Northern Soul, Ska, Motown and 60’s classics to The Copeland.

Organisers at the All-Dayer are also offering party-goers a Northern Soul Room upstairs at the venue showcasing the best of the underground 60’s mod scene.

Brought to you as collaboration between veteran promoters Sloany & the Mighty Boof Promotions, the Mod, Ska, Punk All-Dayer is set to be one of the wildest nights of the local music scene this summer.

Gates for the event open at 1pm. Tickets are available for £15 online from www. mightyboofpromotions.com.

Ska music fans in Whitehaven will be busting a blood vessel at the news that British Ska band Bad Manners are bringing some Loonee Tunes to the town.

The 80s brought Manners something of a cult following, a legion of dedicated skinhead fans clad in pork pie hats, Hawaiian shirts and chequered ties following the band across the country.

The Cockney outfit are playing the Solway Hall at the Civic Centre in Whitehaven on 18 August. Bad Manners enjoyed huge success in the 1980’s when Ska music could be heard thumping out of pubs and clubs up and down the country.

Bad Manners massive Ska hits include: Lip up Fatty, My Girl Lollipop, Can Can and Skinhead Love Affair. The public reception of these tracks was phenomenal and Bad Manners have spent 111 weeks in the UK charts and had 12 hit singles since their formation in 1976.

Likened to similar bands of the time such as Madness and The Special’s; Bad Manners and their front man Buster Bloodvessel combine his huge demeanour with their electrifyingly high energy sets giving them an instantly identifiable stage presence.

So pull your braces on and don your best pair of wayfarers because the top dogs of 2-tone are coming to town.

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Meet Me At The Copeland

The people of Whitehaven can expect a serious blast from the past this summer as vintage folk rockers Lindisfarne are set to play at the town’s Copeland Stadium this September.

Lindisfarne or ‘Fog on the Tyne’ fame will be bringing their progressive style and classic rock anthems out west on Friday September 2.

The famous Geordie group are known for their earthy folk sound and upbeat goodtime pub-style anthems. Formed in 1970 on the streets of Newcastle after solo-artist Alan Hull joined established North-East outfit Brethren, Lindisfarne performed a cocktail of poetic lyricism and rootsy instrumental folk throughout the seventies with factions of the music media dubbing them “The Beatles of the 1970’s”.

Other massive hits such as Meet Me on the Corner, Lady Eleanor, Run for Home and We Can Swing Together cemented their position as one of the biggest UK bands of that decade.

Following the passing of front man Alan Hull and a plethora of line-up changes down the years Lindisfarne or Ray Jackson’s Lindisfarne as they are now known have lined up since 2015 as: Rod Clements on slide guitar and mandolin, Steve Daggert on keyboards, guitarists: Charlie Harcourt and Ian Thompson, Paul Thompson on the drums with Alan’s son-in-law Dave HullDenholm providing the vocals.

Old-school West Cumbrian rock legend Buzz Elliot is supporting the band on the night. The Slagbank lead guitarist will be wowing the Whitehaven crowds with his classic rock riffs and varied mix of music.

Doors open at 6:30pm and tickets are on sale for £20 available online from Mighty Boof Promotions.

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Make a Day of It Do you dread the summer holidays? Do you worry about how to keep the kids entertained for six whole weeks? Well, fret no more. If you are reading this, then that’s already one reason to smile.

Luckily for us we have the amazing Cumbrian Coast and the awesome Lake District, surrounded by beautiful countryside with masses to see and do. Here at the Guide, we have compiled a list of kid and wallet friendly days out to ensure no one is throwing a tantrum this summer.

It’s Maritime This summer holiday why not pay a visit to the Maryport Maritime Museum? Built on land owned

by Humphrey Senhouse II who developed the town and harbour, there is so much to discover at the habourside attraction. With artefacts including a sperm whale tooth, there really is something for all ages to be amazed by. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 - 5pm including bank holidays.

Get Crafty at the Beacon There are a number of craft and activity workshops being held at The Beacon over the summer hols including a Stop Motion Movie Animation workshop where film fanatics can create their own character and see a star in their mini LEGO inspired stop motion movie. This runs on Monday 25, Wednesday 27 and Friday 29, July from 10:30 – noon and 2:30 – 4pm.

For the Mary Berry fans out there, have a crack at the Baking Cakes Creation workshop. Children can create their own LEGO inspired bakes, or take home their very own sponge brick block. This will be held on Monday 1, Wednesday 3 and Friday 5, August from 10:30 – noon and 2:30-4pm. On Monday 22, Wednesday 24 and Friday 26, mini bakers can also attempt to bake their very own brick sculpture from 10:30 – noon and 2:30-4pm.

For more information and to book a place on the workshops call the museum on 01946 592302.

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Set Sail on Derwentwater Pack up a picnic, hire a rowing boat and set sail on Derwentwater. Surrounded by four mysterious islands, why not hop off and explore one of them? Only Derwent Island is inhabited, leaving St Herbert’s, Lord’s Island and Rampshore Island free to roam.

You’ll never know what you’ll find hidden among the trees. The islands are completely open to explore, the only request is that people do not stay overnight or light any fires.

Story time with Beatrix at Wordsworth House The school holidays are the perfect time to get cosy around a fire and read a tale or two– and whose stories are more perfect to get stuck into than the tales of Beatrix Potter?

Celebrating her 150th anniversary, Wordsworth House in Cockermouth is holding a number of events over the summer, including a revisit to some of her most loved stories, such as Benjamin Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin and Miss Tiggy-Winkle. From painting master classes, to two new exhibitions featuring all things Beatrix, there is a lot to be discovered.

Get Some Fresh Air at Castle Rigg Stone Circles If you’ve never come across the Stone Circles, then it really is a must. Just a ten minute drive from Keswick, this mini version of Stonehenge is easily accessible and comes with no admissions charge. Pack up the kids, take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Helvellyn and High Seat as well as the surrounding fells.

Go Herdwick Spotting The Go Herdwick trail is an absolute must if you haven’t already. It is the perfect outdoor activity and kids will love trying to find the life size decorated Herdwicks.

The trail runs until September 4, so there’s still plenty of time to get out and spend a day searching. Grasmere, Ambleside, Windermere and Keswick are all playing home to the fantasy Herdwicks on the trail, so don’t miss out.

The Plaice To Be The Lake District Coast Aquarium is perfect for a wet miserable day this summer and let’s face it, they’ll be a few. Mini golf, adventure playground and radio controlled boats are enough to make anyone’s day, let alone, those under the age of ten. And, there is so much fascinating sea life to feast their eyes on; they will be talking about it for weeks.

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The “Go Herdwick”

Project Enters its Next Phase!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Solfest

Solfest:

The People’s Festival

By Jessica Leary

The handpicked line-ups, seven stages and lush green fields of Solfest, Tarnside Farm, are all ready and waiting for this year’s colourful and quirky festival on Friday August 26-28.

More than 90 acts will complete the jam-packed weekend, over the festivals seven stages, including: The Solway Bar - making sure you don’t miss the great music while you grab a drink - The House of Joy and The Melodrome - hosting Shakespeare, music, theatre and comedy. The Loungevity tent has got to be one of my favourites- it’s a lifesaver for tired dancers and campers.

This tent provides the perfect place to chill out on its comfy sofas, plus you can snack on the food from its very own café whilst watching its terrific line-up.

This year’s line-up lives up to everyone’s high expectations offering festival-goers music of every genre to enjoy. It features electronic dance music from Silicone Soul, Graeme Readie, Jenna & the Gs, to add a little funk into the mix, and Stig of the Dub, providing classic dub reggae to West Cumbria.

There is more than just music on offer at Solfest. The Traders’ village is a time out from the music for those who love a bit of retail therapy. Traders come from near and far to provide festival goers with some truly unique and one off items, it wouldn’t be surprising if you leave with a souvenir, or six.

In the calmness of the Healing Garden wellness and mindfulness takes centre stage with: yoga classes, daily meditations and natural therapies everywhere you look.

The Green Area Workshops are an ideal spot for those crafty campers who want to have a go at some art workshops, traditional crafts such as woodcarving, or even cooking workshops.

As a past winner of the Best Family Festival Award from the National Festival Awards, Solfest has an aim to appeal to 4 generations of visiting families. The Kids Arena is just one example of Solfest putting this ethos into practise. With space for the kids to run around, be creative with the many workshops and a chance to let their imaginations run wild with story telling, they are sure to love it to say the least. The Herald places the festivals family friendliness in a nutshell, “…a real treat for the whole family, see for yourself and join them for an unforgettable Party experience.” T h e W h i t e h a v e n G u i d e

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PokéMarras GO It’s the 90’s craze that is yet again sweeping the nation and indeed the world, with Pokémon trainers up and down the country trying to “catch ‘em all”. It now appears the Pokémon have invaded Cumbria.

This time however it isn’t scores of schoolchildren swapping cards in the playground it’s kids, teens and adults alike all chasing virtual monsters through the towns and villages of West Cumbria using their smartphones.

The adventure is made possible by an innovative new technology called augmented reality or AR in short. Essentially it allows users to locate virtual characters using their phones map and see them through their phones camera application.

Here at the Guide Magazine we’ve been out and about hitting the streets and trawling the web locating some of the best places to catch Pokémon in our area.

Whitehaven Harbour has come in as a hotspot for West Cumbrian Pokémon Trainers with many gamers reporting a high level of Pokémon activity around the Beacon area. Some of the smaller villages also seem to be attracting Pokémon as it’s now emerged that Pokémon tend to appear in areas realistic to their type i.e. water Pokémon by the sea and grass/earth Pokémon in rural areas.

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Whitehaven • Bottom Bransty (Wartortle) • Old Bus Stop (Electabuzz) • Costa Café (Horsea/Geodude) • Morrisons (Squirtle) • Parton (Pikachu/Machop/Vaporean) • Sports Centre (Pikachu) • Disington (Pikachu) • Cleator Moor (Pikachu) • Raven Glass (Eevee) • Muncaster (Eevee) • Whitehaven Harbour (Seel/Magikarp) Egremont • East Road Garage (Wartortle) Although reporting that no incidents have arisen because of users playing the game, Cumbria Constabulary and the NSPCC have issued a safety list for those hunting Pokémon in our area.

• Play in groups to make sure no one wanders off alone.

• Be aware of strangers you meet when playing.

Many may be just like you enjoying the game, but you never know who you might meet.

• Keep aware of your surroundings. Because the game requires you to focus on your screen, dangers such as traffic and lampposts become an even greater risk.

• The game allows you to make in-app purchases for items like Pokeballs and power ups, if left unmonitored you could be left with a large bill at the end of the month.

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Pre-loved School Shoes Set For New Home With new pencil cases to purchase, backpacks to buy and shiny school shoes to select, the new school term means lots of spending. But what if you could not afford to give your child a new pair of shoes?

For most children a pair of new shoes at the start of the school year is standard practice. But, for some children living in under-privileged countries a pair of new shoes is unheard off.

This summer The Rum Story will be helping an organisation which collects and delivers shoes to children living in orphanages and under privileged communities across the world.

Until Friday September 2, the Rum Story will act as a collection point for parents to donate their children’s pre-loved school shoes to help a fraction of the 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity.

Sal’s Shoes was set up in 2013 and in its first year collected more than 4,000 pairs of shoes and distributed them to eight countries, including the UK. The organisation asks that shoes are tied together in a pair using a rubber band; laces must be included if needed and please give them a quick clean before dropping them off at The Rum Story

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Catch-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

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

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

Answers on p85 ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to I in each empty cell so every row, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to I.

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SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each

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

BAD MANNERS 18th AUGUST

CHARITY BOXING NIGHT 2nd SEPTEMBER

Upcoming Dates August 13th

18th 19th 20th

Avalon Acoustic, d’ Bleedin Blaggards and more!

Bad Manners Detroit Magic Meat Loaf and ‘School Dayz’ Tribute

September 2nd 3rd 16th

30th

CARL FOGARTY 30th SEPTEMBER

Charity Boxing Night Comedy Night State of Quo with support from Byrne Jovi An Evening With Carl Fogarty

s Contact:

For Booking

01946 690970 / 07730175956 or thesolwayhall@hotmail.com

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Listings

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August 5 5 5 6 7 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 18 19 19

Old Boy

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Lounge 41

The Damned/Dohnut/Cosmic Cat

Brickyard

Summer Line up

Irton Hall

5th and 6th

The Rough Cuts

Solway Hall

26 27 27

Bernic

Kings Arms

27

The Jersey 4

Solway Hall

Rock and Blues Festival

Copeland Stadium

12th and 13th

U b e r 3 0 0 : Yo u s e f

Brickyard

The Blue Giants (IT) Foundary & Red Shift

28 28 28

Meat Loaf & “School dayz tribute”

Solway Hall

Free 4 Promotions - Pink Floydian

Brickyard Colette

Kings Arms Chapin - Wickwar with support from Crispin Halcrow

Florence Arts Centre

Sweet Little Machine

Lounge 41

Salvation Band

Solway Hall

Mod Ska Punk All Dayer

Copeland Stadium

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Theatre By The Lake Don Mackay

Kings Arms

Lounge 41

September

Solway Hall

2

Av a l o n A c o u s t i c a n d s u p p o r t Live Music - Brad Kavanagh

Verve 78

Dawson

Kings Arms Mighty Boof presents Bad Manners

2 4

Copeland Stadium

Breachmaster/Dansi/mylittlebrother/Fiona Clayton

3

Scout Killers & Scout Apache

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Copeland Stadium Lounge 41

Available for Hire

Lindisfarne

Copeland Stadium Different Dimension music presents Definitely Oais/ A Northern Soul

Brickyard Spud

Kings Arms Scream of Sirens

Lounge 41

E i g h t p e n s e M u s i c Ta k e o v e r plus support

Lounge 41

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C Music / Theatre / COMEDY / Other 11

16 16 16 17 18 21 25 30

Jenia

Kings Arms 20

Limehouse Lizzy

Brickyard

27

Hells Gazelles

Lounge 41

State of Quo with support from Byrne Jovi

Solway Hall Solway Hall

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Open Mic Night

22

Nicky B

25

Kings Arms

Kings Arms

Theatre Royal

Rheged

Faction

Florence Arts Centre

Cinderella Yo u t h T h e a t r e P r o d u c t i o n

September Live from the National Theatre 1 The Deep Blue Sea (12a) 10

Skadiac Arrest Band

A Midsummer nights dream

Carnegie Theatre 20th & 21st

Wilting in reverse

Kirkgate Centre

Chinese State Circus

Sands Centre

Live from the National Theatre The Threepenny Opera

Rheged

T h e G i a n t ’s R o l l

Carnegie Theatre

Attica Race Band

Carnegie Theatre

THEATRE August 6 9 11 13 15 20

Iron

Theatre By The Lake

Running until the 4th of Nov

Dial M for Murder

Theatre By The Lake The Rivals

Running until 2nd Nov

Theatre By The Lake Wa t c h i t S a i l e r

Theatre By The Lake

Running until the 5th of Nov

My Mother said i never should by Charlotte Keatly

West Walls Theatre, Carlisle

15th - 20th

Pop up theatre (Suitabe for 3-8yrs) T h e A d v e n t u r e s o f Wa l t e r L e m o n f a c e

Theatre By The Lake

20th & 21st

Detroit Magic 19th Aug

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C C COMEDY

Other August 1 4 4 6 7

N a t i o n a l To u r i n g E x h i b i t o n

The Beacon (Running until 9th Oct )

Brick City

The Beacon ( Running until 5th Sept)

Steam to the hills with an LDNP Ranger

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Wo r k s h o p - S h a d o w L a n t e r n s

Florence Arts Centre

Jules et Jim (Film)

Florence Arts Centre

August 5 12

Dalsio Chaponda

The Venue

Roy Chubby Brown

Carnegie Theatre

Septmember MC John Lebbon, Dicky Dippionson, 3 We s Z a h a a n d A r c h i e K e l l y

Solway Hall

22 29 30

Romesh Ranganathon

Sands Centre

Ross Noble

Sands Centre

Gary Delaney

Kirkgate Cente

October 6 18 30

Sean Lock

Sands Centre

Mark Steel

Carnegie Theatre

13 15 20

SWCB Presents Unlucky For Some

Copeland Bowls Centre Selfie Movies

The Beacon

Gosforth Show

Gosforth

Jeremy Hardy

Carnegie Theatre

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Calling all adults - Old Fashioned G a m e s & Te a & C o f f e e

The Helena Thompson

Medevil Muncaster

Muncaster Castle

27th - 29th

September 2 4 4 8 10 11 18 23 30

Boxing

Solway Hall Loweswater Show

Cockermouth

Where you’re meant to be ( Film )

Florence Arts Centre Craft Fair

The Helena Thompson Boxing

Solway Hall Lamplugh Art Exhibition

Egremont Market Hall Crab Sunday

Kings Arms

Dean James Fox - Physic medium as seen on Channel 4

Solway Hall

Carl Foggerty

Solway Hall

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Milecastle 66

Hot off the Press:

Milecastle 66

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

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

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

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

Hailing from all over Cumbria, a number of local acts are also set to play at the new musical event including The Reptilians, Colt 45, My Little Brother and a whole host more. There are also more than 15 DJs booked for the gig with the likes of Sonny Wharton, Matt Hinde, Dan Askew and David Blacklock hitting the decks.

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

Tickets for the event are available from The Kings Head, Carlisle, Threads, Whitehaven, Aluana, Cockermouth or online at www.milecastle66.com.

With a killer line up- Milecastle 66 is the music festival you definitely don’t want to miss.

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

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

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

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

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23-24 Sep Hot off the Press:

Milecastle 66

Feeder Pigeon Detectives The Enemy

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

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Something for everyone at

Gosforth Art Show Gosforth Art Show and Exhibition has always been an art event with a bit of a difference. It’s back again for their eighth year this August bank holiday weekend from Saturday August 29 – Monday August 31.

The ever popular exhibition attracts artists and art lovers from across Cumbria and surrounding areas.

Jakki Barrat, Secretary of the Gosforth and District Art Society and organiser of the event, is a keen artist. A local contemporary impressionist painter herself she said: We’re onto a winning formula so we’re keeping things how they have been the last few years with a couple of new tweaks.”

The exhibition isn’t your usual art exhibition with Jakki and the society keen to emphasise you won’t encounter the usual stuffy atmosphere often stereotypically associated with more traditional exhibitions.

This year sees the exhibition also selling artist equipment and essentials such as canvasses, brushes and more.

The event looks set to be every bit of a success as last year’s show. “Last year’s exhibition saw us recruit some new members to the society, including some husband and wife partnerships, we now have 38 members and hope that this year will bring more of the same.”

“Our members work is displayed year-round at Muncaster Castle and we currently have 35 paintings on display their which is a real incentive and it’s always nice when someone sells a painting.”

Admission is free and there is no charge, the brochures are £1 each. You won’t have to worry about keeping children entertained either, as there’s a children’s table with an array of arty activities for them to get involved in while you browse.

The event focuses on local artists from in and around Cumbria but there’s more to this art exhibition than paintings as they are also offering visitors a relaxing atmosphere, coffee and home-made cakes. Jakki said: “This year we’re also offering toasties, sandwiches and other savoury snacks as well as our usual cakes and cream.

We’ve also had some amazing support for this year’s raffle with prizes coming from the likes of Muncaster Castle and The World of Beatrix Potter as well as family days out in the lakes, entry to tourist attractions and much more!”

In addition to the acrylic demonstrations that have been held for the last few years, this exhibition also features an oil demonstration from Whitehaven based oil artist Chris Stafford.

All the paintings are originals and are available for sale; nothing you see during the event will be a copy or a photograph; that is not what the exhibition is intended to be about. There are paintings available for all tastes and price-ranges, and with all the paintings on sale being originals The Gosforth Art Show truly caters for all kinds of art lovers.

With a variation of styles, techniques, and paints there is something for everybody. You can also read about the paintings that are on display in a brochure which has information about each individual piece.

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The Roman Empire:

Friend or Foe?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Walking Man

s l l i H e h T r o F d a He Surely one’s enjoyment of walking the Lake District’s mountains should not come down to a dash to complete them?

It was a great summer too, plenty of fine clear weather. The earliest start was when I set off at half three in the morning to climb two fells above Crummock water.

Nick, my fell walking buddy, would often take two weeks off work to tick off as many of the Wainwright’s as possible.

Unfortunately for him the weather was often poor. Thus he would toil up featureless slopes to pea-soup summits, link another couple of peaks in and trudge straight back down again.

I had been lying in bed, looking out of the window at the clear night sky, drumming my fingers on the mattress, when I thought ‘what the heck, I’m going!’... I was back at home by 8am. The family were still asleep!

Julian, another fell walking pal, would sometimes go with him, at other times with me, as we ticked our way through the seven pictorial guides.

The final top for Nick was Lingmell on a day I shall never forget. The weather was atrocious - actually, atrocious may be understating the conditions we had to endure.

“Soaked to the skin, lost in the mist, every track a stream, every watercourse a raging torrent”, records my journal.

“My waterproof cagoule- wasn’t, my fast drying techno – trousers, didn’t. My feet were sloshing in my boots...” I’m sure you get the picture.

As 2014 came along Julian was just ahead of me in the race for peaks, when all of a sudden something got a hold of me.

Was it a burning desire to beat him? This wasn’t exactly fair, he had been helping me with some of my final tally- but I suddenly realised I had only about 20 more to do.

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Occasionally though a fell would be rather boring, Ullscarf springs to mind. I climbed that one with my brother, who struggled with the distance, and after admitted that his rucksack felt like it was full of stones had said that by the end of the walk he could hardly put one foot in front of the other. My wife gave me a telling off when I got home, saying that I could have killed him with over – exertion!

All the housekeeping money was going on petrol to and from the Lake District. With every fell felled I’d text Julian with a name and altitude as I conquered more and more of the summits. His responses were often rather rude.

The great day came for me on 24th August 2014 when I stood on top of Haycock high above the Ennerdale valley and drank a pint of beer. I couldn’t help but mention that it was my final one to some other walkers. Julian rolled his eyes. He completed his Wainwright fells the following spring.

No hard feelings.

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Tour De Moor Returns With British cycling going from strength to strength on the world stage. West Cumbria has taken inspiration from France and is again holding its very own ‘Tour De Moor’ this September.

The event is being run by local woman Jo Wear in collaboration with British Cycling, Cleator Moor Town Council, Bill Morley of the Cleator Moor Civic Hall and Cyclewise of Cockermouth and Whinlatter.

The event in 2015 saw over 400 cyclists take part in ladies only rides, family rides, mountain biking and the Tour de Moor sportive.

Event organiser Jo Wear said; ‘We are really excited about this year’s events, in recent years the Tour de Moor has been well supported by local cyclists, clubs and riders from further afield. The atmosphere and support given to riders has always been fantastic thanks to the numbers of people who turn out to spectate’.

This year’s event is a full weekend of cycling with the West Lakes Cycling Festival pushing off from Cleator Moor on Friday 26th September.

The festival encompasses ‘Ladies Night’ on Friday night, the Cleator X MTB Challenge throughout Saturday and finishes off with the Tour De Moor Sportive on Sunday, with all the events starting and finishing in Cleator Moor.

Friday’s event is a ladies only ride with the emphasis being on the social side of the sport. This 10 mile ride finishes with a glass of Prosecco and a pudding waiting at the Civic Hall as a well deserved treat for all the ladies crossing the finishing line.

Riders can cool off with refreshments being provided at both the start and end of all the events.

Entry into the ladies day ride is £5 and £10 for all other challenges.

Saturday 17 is family day with a guided British Cycling ‘Sky Ride’ – Into the Wilds of Ennerdale. Starting and finishing in Cleator Moor the route takes riders to the shores of the beautiful Ennerdale Lake before returning along country lanes via Ennerdale Village and back into Cleator Moor.

The Festival reaches its climax on Sunday afternoon with the marathon 32 mile ‘Tour De Moor’. The sportive is celebrating its third birthday this year. The ride comprises of two different laps around the town, through the town square and out onto Copeland’s scenic back-roads. Firstly Riders will head into the Ennerdale Valley before climbing to Kirkland via Cauda Brow. A second climb out of Arlecdon takes riders across Weddicar Rigg before the first descent into Cleator Moor, after passing through the town square riders head to Frizington for the final climb which takes in Steel Brow followed by the descent into Cleator Moor for the finish.

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The Gift Shop

at The Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth The Dahlia Anemone

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Urticina felina By Mark Vollers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0546 0558 0621 0642 0651 0656 0707 0718 0739 0749 0812 0833

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0904 0922 0930 0951 1013

0920 0930 0948 1005 1012 1019 1028 1037 1055 1104 1126 1149

1010 1020 1038 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1216 1238

1140 1152 1214 1235 1243 1248 1259 1310 1332 1342 1405 1426

1236 1246 1304 1321 1328 1336 1346 1356 1414 1422 1443 1506

1331 1341 1359 1416 1422 1428 1440 1454 1513 1522 1544 1604

1437 1449 1512 1533 1542 1547 1601 1612 1634 1644 1707 1728

1643 1653 1711 1728 1734 1740 1751 1800 1818 1826 1847 1910

1731 1830 1743 1840 1805 1858 1826 1915 1835 1921 1840 1925 1903 1935 1915 1946 2030 2151 1936 2004 2048 2211 1946 2013 2056 2010 2034 2117 2031 2055 2139 -

0546 0558 0621 0642 0651 0656 0707 0718 0739 0749 0812 0833

0655 0705 0724 0742 0749 0756 0806 0816 0834 0842 0904 0926

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0845 0857 0919 0940 0949 0954 1008 1019 1040 1051 1114 1137

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1452 1502 1520 1537 1544 1550 1600 1611 1629 1637 1659 1719

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

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

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

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0842 0901 0925 0935 0956 1007 1018 1022 1031 1052 1115 1130

0938 0956 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1153 1208

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1054 1112 1133 1144 1204 1211 1222 1225 1232 1251 1307 1325

1156 1214 1236 1248 1310 1318 1329 1333 1341 1401 1421 1435

1252 1310 1331 1342 1402 1409 1419 1423 1429 1448 1504 1520

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

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

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