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As I look out of the window and try and peer through the thick mist that seems to have engulfed the west of the county it still feels a little bit too early to be talking about Christmas.

In spite of the weather it is beginning to look a bit like Christmas, the Christmas adverts are starting to appear on TV, although I have yet to see the much coveted Coca-cola advert. Allerdale will definitely look ready for Christmas by the end of November as the Christmas lights get switched across the region.

We’ve got all the dates you need so you can organise your Christmas shopping around the light switch ons, after all Christmas shopping doesn’t feel right without a host of twinkly lights to guide you through the streets.

Of course, for every Festive Fairy there’s a scowling Scrooge so we’re aiming to take the sting out of Christmas with reasons to shop local this season, how to save money on that all important Christmas food shop and a guide to buying for him and for her.

The Guide would like to wish all its readers, supporters and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

See you in 2016 Ali xxxxxx

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Putting Colour back into your life

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Christmas lights switch on

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Shopping Locally

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Let your skin Shine this winter

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A Leather y Mistake

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Wo r l d ’s B e s t C a r r o t Cake

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Kitchen Re-porter

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Wo r k i n g t o n R e d s

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Putting colour back into your life

Putting colour back into your life

By Ross Brewster

All getting a bit too much for you is it? Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? The worklife balance a bit out of kilter maybe?

Well, let West Cumbrian artist Sarah Taylor bring some relaxing colour back into your life with a new book, produced in collaboration with the famous Lakeland brand of Derwent pencil makers, that reflects a fast growing nationwide trend with images that go back to childhood.

Yes, it’s a colouring book, but a lot more than that. Sarah, who lives in St Bees, invites her readers to “Unwind In The Wilds” by colouring in a series of intricate designs while alleviating some of life’s tensions at the same time. Sarah, who worked for Derwent for five years and has now set up as an artist in her own right, was commissioned to produce the book some months ago.

She has always drawn local wildlife and said it seemed a “natural fit” for the theme of the book which is based on nature. Originally from Gosforth, Sarah went to Wyndham School in Egremont prior to studying at art college in the North East. From college she did a degree in photography before going abroad to work for a holiday company in the mountains of Austria. On returning to Cumbria she had her own graphic design and clothing company and later worked as a graphic designer for one of the region’s weekly newspapers before establishing her link with Derwent as production manager developing new products.

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Now Sarah is striking out on her own as an artist, she said: “Everything has fallen into place and it feels the right thing to do. I gave it a lot of thought because you can easily be pulled into the struggling artist role, so I know I have to work at it as a business.”

“Derwent approached me a few months ago looking for someone to do the illustrations for a book. After seeing my test pages they went for it; it’s the first time I have done anything like this.”

The books could be for children, but the target market is adults, Sarah explained: “Colouring books for adults are a massive thing these days. When you get into painting a couple of hours can disappear in no time when your mind is concentrated elsewhere and that’s what happens with colouring.

“People are getting into mindfulness and relaxation techniques. One lady I spoke to told me they use colouring books for people who have brain damage as it helps with their rehabilitation.”

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Top book retailers are already spotting the growth market in colouring books for grown-ups. One of the major firms recently reported a 300 FROM Keswick Pencil Museum per cent rise in sales while another leading The perfect Christmas gift outlet said it was drastically increasing its shelf space. And with the help of Sarah Taylor and Derwent product manager Esther Williams £9.99 her classy artistic designs, anyone feeling a bit is in no doubt that Sarah’s home-produced stressed can soon put a bit of colour back into book will be a popular seller. She said: “It’s the first their lives and join a fast increasing network of other book we have commissioned. Colouring books are a adults drawing on pleasant memories of a childhood hobby. peak trend at the moment as you can see when you look at Sarah is already looking ahead to another colouring book, possibly her version of a Jungle Book, and hoping that her initial project will spark off sufficient sales to begin a series.

Amazon’s best sellers list. It’s stress beating, but it’s also nostalgia for something we enjoyed as children. We hope this will be the start of a series and you can buy the book alone or with a range of pencils which Sarah suggests you work with. There’s also a tutorial in the book about matching colours and some history of Derwent.”

It’s thought the colouring-in trend started in France and crossed the channel where there is a growing interest in mindfulness and stress therapies as people become ever more disillusioned with modern life and all its pressures.

The Mental Health Foundation says 59 per cent of adults in Britain are more stressed today than they were five years ago and Facebook groups are burgeoning as adult colouring fans share ideas in the quest for calm. “Unwind In The Wilds” is being stocked at the Keswick Pencil Museum next to the former Southey Hill pencil factory, it is also available on the Derwent website and online at Amazon.

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Workington’s

Winter Wonderland Workington’s Winter Wonderland is on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November with entertainment, music and fun for all the family taking place throughout the town centre.

A special Christmas Market will stretch down Murray Road and Finkle Street with plenty of opportunities to help you finish (or start) your Christmas shopping. In addition to the outdoor market, the Carnegie Theatre will host a special indoor craft fair with beautiful handmade products from local crafts people.

There’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained as well

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Saturday November 28th at 6pm

with a fun fair, Santa’s Grotto and a brand new attraction; the Christmas Snow-Shaker Photography Booth.

Step inside the giant snow-globe for a special festive photograph and walk away with a free 9”x 4” photograph.

The ever popular lantern parade takes place on Saturday, setting off from Washington Street at 5.15pm, the parade finishes in front of the Main Stage just in time for a very special choral performance. The Town Mayor, Cllr Carole Armstrong, will switch on the lights at 6pm.

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Join Maryport for this year’s annual Christmas light switch on which promises to be a family fuelled community affair. The event kicks off on Saturday November 21 at 1pm with a variety of street entertainment.

Along with street entertainment there will be a fun fair and live music from some great local bands.This year there will be a new addition to the festivities; a continental market which will be on the Mill Street carpark .

If it’s very cold outside dive into the town hall and warm up with a free tea, coffee or a festive glass of mulled wine.

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Of course you can’t have a Christmas celebration without Father Christmas, he will be in his grotto waiting to meet and greet the children of Maryport so don’t forget your Christmas list.

Another new addition to this year’s light switch on is a Christmas jumper competition. The children of Maryport School are busy designing prints for a chance to have his or her design printed on a jumper and help the Mayor of Maryport switch on the Christmas lights at 5pm.

While you’re getting warmed up, the little ones will be entertained with arts & craft or they can have their faces painted, hair braided or get a glitter tattoo.

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Sunday November 22 at 5pm

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Cockermouth Cockermouth is certainly getting into the Christmas spirit this year, with no less than three events to mark the festive season.

The Christmas celebrations commence on Sunday November 22 at 5pm when the Mayor of Cockermouth turns on the towns Christmas lights.

The light switch on will be a day full of entertainment for the whole family. The event will commence at 2pm with Cockermouth Music Centre Band (CMCB) taking to the stage, followed by some talented locals who will be providing entertainment right up until the end of the event at 6pm.

There will also be a children’s fun fair, face painting, a cartoonist, Christmas stalls and a human sized snow globe that you can have your photo taken in.

On top of all this there will be a window spotting competition for children which will run from Sunday November 22 until Friday December 4. Entry forms can be collected from the Cockermouth Town Council stall at the lights switch-on event, from Cockermouth Tourist Information Centre, Cockermouth Toy Shop and Leslie Cleeland’s. All Completed forms must be returned to the Tourist Information Centre by 4pm on Friday December 4.

The next chance to get into the festive mood will be on the evening of Friday December 11 at Cockermouth by Candlelight which will include a lantern parade, late night shopping, street entertainment, snow and a chance to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer.

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This year the candle light procession will be themed around the magical night sky. Organisers are encouraging people to wear something that sparkles to catch the light given off by the lanterns. The procession is open to anyone that would like to take part. Prior to the event there will be a family lantern making session at the Kirkgate Centre on Sunday November 29.

Cockermouth By Candlelight will be followed by Taste Cumbria Christmas on Saturday December 12. The very best of the county’s food and drink, along with festive wares to decorate a Christmas table will be on offer. There will also be lots of hot food to eat straight away, as well as traditional favourites such as spiced wine and freshly brewed coffee to warm up shoppers as they browse the stalls.

This year, Cockermouth by Candlelight is being run strictly by volunteers. The event can only run if they have the sufficient funds which come primarily from donations, as well as enough volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Cockermouth by candlelight event or donating, email Ruth at: rkg.zebra@gmail.com

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Keswick Lights

Friday November 13 6.55pm

Keswick’s Christmas extravaganza

Keswick is the place to be this year if you’re finding it difficult to get into the Christmas spirit, with its annual Victorian Fayre, advent calendar with a difference and a light switch on with a very special guest.

Pudsey Bear will kick of the christmas festivities when he turns on the christmas lights on Friday November 13.

The lights will be turned on at 6.55pm just after the craft lantern parade which will be led by the winners from this year’s Scrufts Dog Show.

The event is being held in conjunction with the annual BBC Children In Need Appeal North East and Cumbria extravaganza which will broadcast live from Keswick. The event will begin at 12:30pm - 9:30pm.

There will be lots to do throughout the day including an adventure wall, entertainment and a Christmas food and gift market.

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Once the lights have been turned on Keswick gets a whole lot more festive. Following the success of last year’s event there will be another live advent calendar. Every night starting on Tuesday December 1 until Christmas Eve a different window along Keswick Main Street will be illuminated.

The third event in the run up to Christmas is the annual Victorian Fayre, which is now celebrating its 29th year.

The traditional fayre kicks off at 11am on Sunday December 6 when charity stalls and entertainers get together to surround the town with festive cheer. The event is run on a non-profit basis and all money made goes directly to specific organisations and charities.

The fayre is organised by representatives of the Keswick Lions and Bassenthwaite Rotary clubs, Keswick Inner Wheel, Keswick Tourism Association and an army of volunteers.

The stalls will be awash with seasonal food, raffles, gifts and crafts and stallholders who often dress in appropriate period costume.

This traditional fayre is not only a great family day out but will really get you in the Christmas spirit.

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Theatre by the Lake Triumphs

Theatre by the Lake

Triumphs at UK Theatre Awards

Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake has more than one reason to celebrate, not only have they been recognised as the North-West’s most welcoming theatre but it’s had its most financially successful Summer Season since the theatre opened in 1999 and an actor from their summer season was recognised nationally.

welcoming theatre in the North-West of England.

Rachel continues: “We are also thrilled to have been honoured as the most welcoming theatre in the North West and are particularly grateful to audience members who voted for us and to our 180 volunteers who greet every visitor with a smile.”

Actor Polly Lister has won a major theatre award for her achingly funny portrayal of one of the great love-hate characters of 20th century drama at Theatre by the Lake.

Polly was honoured in the UK Theatre Awards for giving the best performance in a play – Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party in the theatre’s Summer Season.

Polly plays Beverly, the desperately aspirational and excruciatingly embarrassing hostess locked in a collapsing marriage with her estate agent husband. Her performance has won rapturous applause from audiences and was hailed by both local and national critics.

In her speech at the ceremony, Polly said: “Being nominated for this award was astonishing and to have won, is outrageous. ” Rachel Swift, Head of Marketing at Theatre by the Lake, said: “Polly’s award was richly deserved. She gave a stunning performance as Beverly, bringing out all the pain as well as the comic horror of a deeply unhappy woman.”

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Natalie explained that the idea for her original art work came from her final year project at university which didn’t go as planned, she said: “For my final project at university I started making decorated skulls, to create shadow art which is where you make a big pile of junk to create something pretty on the wall. I started collecting and decorating the skulls to try and make the shadows on the wall but I just couldn’t get it to work, when I took it apart I was left with all these decorated skulls and it started there.”

When Natalie Williamson, from Pardshaw outside of Cockermouth, sees a skull or a decaying animal carcass she doesn’t see something unsightly or disturbing she sees something that has the potential to be beautiful.

Her unusual sculptures and wall hangings are created using, largely, natural materials with skulls, antlers and skeletons as the main features

Skulls are not just a raw material, Natalie sees her work as a way of honouring and representing the animal that the skull belonged to, she said: “I always take photographs of things before I take them and strip them down and that’s how I get an idea of what I want to do with it; if I find it in a flower field I’ll cover it in flowers, if it’s near the water I’ll try and make it water or beach themed.”

“It’s my way of giving something that has died another life and, in my mind, trying to make death beautiful.”

Natalie only works with skulls which she has found or someone has told her about, none of the animals have been killed for her work, she said: “I try and be Cumbrian based, I’m not a big walker but I know the kind of places that animals will go to die along walls, flat land, rivers.”

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“I also go to Scotland for two weeks every year and look specifically for deer antlers.

I always go in April because that’s when they start shedding. It’s becoming a bit more difficult in Scotland now because of the hunting ban but it just means that I have to find them naturally.”

“When hunters leave the skulls with the horns cut off it means that I can embellish them; it’s kind of like I’m picking up their rubbish and making it into something beautiful – that’s how I see my art anyway.”

It isn’t just antlers and deer skulls that make up Natalie’s collection, she also uses sheep, cows, mice, birds, hamsters and part of a whales skull has fallen into her possession, she’s also started experimenting with butterflies and taxidermy.

While Natalie prefers to use solely natural elements to create her pieces she has started to introduce different elements including mirrors, beads and fake flowers.

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bone that Natalie works with have been sanitised which, in itself has proved problematic. It’s important to Natalie that she keeps as much natural character of the skull as possible but bleaching them took too much colour out of them and turned them bright white.The peroxide in blonde hair dye has the same sanitising effect but leaves the colour.

That’s just one problem, she’s also had to find a glue that will hold things in place, learn to drill through bone and find the best way to strip the skulls – obviously naturally is best.

Natalie’s potential has already been recognised and several pieces of her work have been sent to Dubai to be displayed in show homes, she said: “I have a very, very mixed response and I absolutely love that.”

Natalie is working on commissions for Christmas.

Contact via www.beautifuldemise.co.uk for more details and upcoming shows.

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Bone is not the easiest medium to work with and Natalie has spent years perfecting the process. All the skulls and

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Brother s at War

Brothers at War

The Gilbanks Family of Great Orton

By Stuart Eastwood, Curator Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life

6th Battalion on that day, Richard was one of the 416 casualties.

In its collections Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life has several groups of objects, documents and photographs relating to members of the same family. One of these is the Gilbanks family whose descendants have donated material relating to three brothers who served in WW1.

The Rev. W. F. and Mrs. Gilbanks of Great Orton had four sons, three of whom served in WW1. Edward Francis Gilbanks (b. 1889) was commissioned into the Royal Scots and though his health prevented him serving in the front line he worked with Army Recruiting both in the UK and the USA. Philip Nelson Gilbanks (b. 1895) was commissioned into the Westmorland & Cumberland Yeomanry cavalry and later served with the Royal Army Service Corps in both WW1 and WW2. Richard Parker Gilbanks (b. 1892) was educated at Silloth, Carlisle Grammar School and Trinity College, Oxford. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Border Regiment in December 1914 and joined the 6th Service Battalion.

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This Battalion was raised at Carlisle in August 1914 and was the first of the Border Regiment’s Kitchener or New Army Battalions.

He was killed in action at the Battle of Chocolate Hill, Suvla, Gallipoli on 9th August 1915. Out of the 719 soldiers who went into action from the

On August 23 and 24 1915 telegrams from the War Office and Buckingham Palace, delivered from Thursby Post Office, brought the sad news to the Vicarage at Great Orton. Three days later his Memorial Service was held at St. Giles Church, Great Orton, conducted by Rev. G. Bell, Senior Chaplin of His Majesty’s Indian Service with Rev. Gilbanks assisting. A firing party from the Regimental Depot at Carlisle Castle attended and after the service fired a “Feu d’adieu” (farewell volley) in the graveyard followed by Last Post. Lt. Gilbanks has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial at Gallipoli, in the WW1 Book of Remembrance in the Border Regiment’s Chapel in Carlisle Cathedral and on Great Orton’s War memorial.

The Museum is grateful to various members of the Gilbanks family who have donated photographs, documents, medals, a sword and other artefacts relating to the three brothers.

Located in Alma Block at Carlisle Castle, the Museum tells the 300 year story of the soldiers of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment, the Border Regiment and its successors the King’s Own Royal Border & Duke of Lancaster’s Regiments through fascinating artefacts, new interactive features and audio/visual displays. The museum is open all year round. For more information go to www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org.

Address: Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8UR Photographs: Top: 2/Lt. R. P. Gilbanks shortly after being commissioned late 1914.

Bottom: The firing party “presents arms” while the buglers blow “Last Post” in St. Giles Churchyard, Great Orton after the Memorial Service 27th August 1915.

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Situated on the edge of Whitehaven, West Coast Composting Ltd is an advocate for recycling. They’ve always been passionate about preserving the environment, recycling and reducing their carbon footprint.

This philosophy continues with their latest NEW venture selling ‘Renewable fuels’, be that woodchip for biomass boilers, or kiln dried logs and kindling for home fires.

The hot benefits of Biomass boilers The concept of heating a building using wood is ancient, but using today’s innovative technology, biomass heating is a Clean, energy efficient and reliable source of heat and hot water for businesses and homes. Have you considered switching? Or do you already have a Biomass boiler?

Did you know you can make considerable energy savings with a government reward scheme?

It’s called the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI).

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The RHI pays participants that generate and use renewable energy to heat their buildings, water or as a way of drying products. But HURRY – the government will set a time limit to take advantage of this deal.

West Coast Composting (WCC) works closely with award winning company Barden Energy to offer a full service - from the installation of your biomass boiler to registering for RHI and supplying the right fuel.

West Coast Composting Fuels is registered on the Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) – it’s mandatory for biomass boiler customers claiming the RHI.They will be the only BSL accredited supplier of biomass fuel in Whitehaven; it will benefit local biomass fuel customers who have often faced large transport costs in the past.

Selling more than biomass boiler fuel Tim West from West Coast Composting explains:“We supply lots of local homes that have log burners and open fires.We want to encourage anyone who burns fuel to call up to our yard and get whatever they need, whether it’s woodchip, kiln dried logs, kindling or coal.”

Do you need to dispose of your recyclable waste?

West coast Composting are also licensed to accept and recycle green waste, plasterboard, clean and waste timber.

Following the processing of the green waste we supply PAS100 compost.

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Te n n o r s o f R o c k

Thursday November 26.

Tenors get ready to Rock

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enors of Rock are the most exciting vocal group around; they have reinvented the ordinary male vocal group and are keeping the spirit of classic Rock music alive. They will be taking to the Carnegie Theatre stage on Thursday November 26.

Unique to any other male group, they combine the sound of a tenor vocal group with the sound of Rock and Roll; singing some of the most iconic rock songs by the likes of Queen, Led Zepplin, ACDC and many more.

The band have never played in Cumbria before, but founder of the group Gareth Richards is excited to see what performing for a Cumbrian audience will bring, he said: “We are really excited to be coming to play for the lovely people of Cumbria, it’s always a little bit scary when you play in a new place, so you Cumbrians will have to ease us in.”

Their upcoming gig is set to have every classic rock fan in their element, Gareth said: “There is something for everybody. Even if you’re not a huge rock fan; I can pretty much guarantee you will know most of the songs we will be playing.”

Tenors of Rock formed five years ago, Gareth explained: “We actually met in prison…not really, in fact as far from that as you can get! We had all been working in the West End in London for years and one day me and Jimmy decided we were bored, and we all loved rock music, so we discussed rock, tenor groups and the Tenors of Rock were born.”

Rock music has survived the decades with some of the biggest musical influences of all time coming from the genre; Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, Jimmy Hendrix, to name but a few.

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Tenors of Rock believe rock music has a place in people’s hearts, some more than others, Gareth explained: “One of the most beautiful things about this job is that people come up to us after a show and tell us about specific songs and what they mean to them, some of the stories are brilliant.”

Gareth is now passing down his passion for rock to young people. And hopes to set up a Rock academy to encourage young people to get involved and keep the genre alive, he said: “I want to give young people the opportunity to get involved in music, and show them that there is more to the industry than TV talent shows.”

“The thing about Rock music is it isn’t about how many records they sell, it has always been real feelings, you get a sense of emotion from rock be it love, sorrow, anger, passion or lust it has the potential to get into an audiences soul…if it’s done right. Not like these songs you hear in the charts that are clearly just made to sell, they have lost sight of what making music is all about.”

Rock remains one of the strongest music genres in history, Gareth wants young people to continue to keep it alive, he said: “The best advice I have for young rock stars is to just get on stage and have a good time. At the end of the day it’s not about being famous, it can be a hobby and be aware that someone will always have something to say,

But one person’s opinion isn’t the be all and end all…just keep going, and sing your heart out.”

Tenors of Rock will be supported by Lizzie Jones, the wife of Wales international Danny Jones who died earlier this year.

Gareth used to play rugby with Danny in Wales.

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Up Close and personal with Nature

Up close and personal with Nature Walking through the woods and round the lakes of the Lake District you can see stunning views, vast landscapes and rare species like a red squirrel, Osprey or the occasional naked lady.

A group of 14 women have ventured into the wild to shed their clothes for a charity calendar featuring the unparalleled beauty the Lakes and the female form.

Jo Bell was behind the calendar, she said: “I had the initial idea, after a close friend told me that she’d had some undressed photos taken to help boost her self esteem, so it’s all her fault.

She is actually one of the ladies who took part in the photo shoot and surprisingly, one of the most nervous.”

The photographs we taken in the west of the county and the Western Lake District, familiar scenes include the River Ehen, Ennerdale, Clints Quary near Egremont and Low Mill between Egremont and Nethertown.

“I like to call it ‘Naked in the Lakes’ Calendar Girls style’,” said Jo, “I thought it would be a great idea for a Calendar with a difference rather than just photos of the Lakeland Fells.

“There are loads of calendars showing beautiful pictures of the lakes which make great Christmas presents but they aren’t done for charity, this is different and eye catching and recognises parts of the lakes.”

Naked calendars are nothing new but set against the beauty of the Lake District this one is a bit different, Jo explained: “I had only ever bought the cheeky Farmers’ Calendars featuring either female or male farmers with various farming equipment and tractors strategically placed for the photo.”

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“I like to go out and take photographs and find some great backdrops.

This shows the beauty of the lakes and the female body which can also be nice to look at.”

Doing a naked calendar is one thing but how easy was it to convince the models to pose outside? Not as hard as you’d think, Jo said: “Initially there was lots of giggling and tensions but then it just seemed natural.

When you’re in a group, doing a similar thing you get used to seeing each other like that, and you get used to the way you feel being naked.

I think everyone felt quite impressed and proud.”

The models included hairdressers, Sellafield workers, school and charity workers and an Offshore Surveyor. Photographs were taken by local photographer Donna Brooks.

The Naked in the Lakes calendar is raising money for Give Us A Break 2010 who aim to create a suitable Short Break Centre in West Cumbria to support children with disabilities and their families. Currently, a suitable facility does not exist and/or would require extensive travel or financial commitment to access. Dawn Raynor founded the charity in 2010 to help other families in similar circumstances to her, two of Dawns sons have tuberous sclerosis, epilepsy and autism.

Jo said: “We know Dawn and we know how passionate she is about the cause, so it was obvious for us. There isn’t a centre round here and it’s such a shame. If we can make a small difference to what they do then it will be worth it.”

Dawn said: “I think it’s wonderful; they are doing great, I wish more people would get naked in the lakes to raise money for our charity. I just hope people buy the calendar, it is so beautiful.”

Jo is already planning her next calendar and has already had calls from women in Carlisle and Keswick all ready to take their clothes off in the name of charity. The 2017 will, hopefully, have more variety of scenery; potential scenes are Derwent Water and Castlerigg.

If you are interested in modelling for Jo’s 2017 calendar, which she will be shooting in Spring, contact her on Facebook or on 07955245548 or by email: nakedinthelakes@gmail.com

Calendars are £10 and can be ordered from www.giveusabreak2010.org/naked_in_the_lakes

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Ways into Successfull Enter pr ise

New Year, New If, on new years day, you find yourself dreading going back to work you could be ready for a new career. New Year isn’t just about loosing weight or giving something up it’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh start.

If you’re thinking of starting your own business and want some help Ways into Sucessful Enteprise (WISE) can help.

The WISE team can help you suss out if self employment is right for you and point you down the road to success.

Nine steps to becoming self employed as a sole trader: 1.Consider your skills, experience or qualifications to develop what you are good at or enjoy into your own business.

2.Write down the products or services you can offer.

3.Work out if you need premises, can offer a mobile service or sell online.

4.Do market research to find out who will be your customers and who will be your competition.

5.Determine if your business will be viable, profitable and have potential for growth.

6.Seek support from others.

7.Find out how to set up and operate properly.

8.Set a timescale to do your preparation before starting up.

9.Write a business plan.

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Start, New Career

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Thinking about becoming self-employed or starting your own business?

Ways Into Successful Enterprise (WISE) has already assisted hundreds of people from West Cumbria to achieved their goals.

Do you have a good business idea?

Had a dream for a while of running your own business?

Want to earn income around family commitments?

Want to know more about what you need to do when becoming self employed?

To find out more about our free and confidential service, different types of business ideas, and what other support is available, including business training and grant funding, please contact one of our team.

We work with all ages and employment status, throughout West Cumbria.

For further details contact: Jacqui Foster The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive Workington CA14 5HA...

Tel: 01946 834321 / 07500 093536 email: jacqui.foster@britainsenergycoast.co.uk or jacqui. foster@edw.org.uk This project is funded by: Britain’s Energy Coast Cumbria and Allerdale Borough Council

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Shopping Locally

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Shopping locally is an experience … not just a purchase The Christmas lights are about to be turned on, Christmas Markets are imminent and rehearsals are underway for nativity plays up and down the county, make no mistake Christmas is on its way.

Yes, the festive season is getting well and truly under way and while it’s tempting to do all your shopping from the comfort of your sofa, or in the nearest city, you really should try thinking local first!

Look at it logically; £70 or more on fuel or train tickets to your chosen destination; £15 on munchies and magazines for the painfully dull journey; £10 to £30 on lunch depending on where you eat, and if you’re there long enough you’ve got lunch and tea to buy, not

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forgetting the £8 parking fee – so just how much are you willing to spend in search of a “bargain”?

By contrast using local companies on your doorstep is more advantageous to all concerned; better customer service, better product knowledge, better aftercare AND there’s no waiting nervously by the door, come Christmas week, for packages you didn’t order in time. So help support the local economy; it’s win-win all round!

From the national chains in Workington to the fabulous independents of Keswick, Cockermouth and Maryport, Allerdale has everything you need to get Christmas wrapped up.

Allerdale’s towns are laced with side streets full of lovely little independents, treasure troves and gift shops, making it a fantastic place to go Christmas shopping.

Boasting a healthy mix of national chains and independents which include Iron mongers; book shops; delicatessens; gift shops; interiors; clothes shops; shoe shops; cycle shops; music shops, toy shops and, much more Allerdale should be your first stop for Christmas shopping this year.

Last year I was doing some last minute Christmas shopping in one of the above mentioned independents. I overheard a squeal of delight as someone exclaimed: “Oh my God, this is what she’s been looking for. She’s looked everywhere for it and it’s sold out everywhere. I’ve got to phone her.”

My fellow shopper proceeded to get her phone out and eventually walked to the till with said item.

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My point is that shopping local probably means you’re looking for that must have toy somewhere different to the rest of the country, so you’re more likely to get what you need.

The small independents in Allerdale know their stuff, they hold sales throughout the year and new stock is constantly arriving.

There are countless places, including our museums from which to get local produce for Christmas hampers. Then there are hair salons and beauticians… ideal for getting ready for your Christmas party or arranging vouchers and products as presents. And vouchers for the local restaurants and eating places would make a great Christmas present while the many eating places themselves are great for Christmas dinners and parties.

Christmas shopping isn’t just about presents, there’s the mammoth task of stocking the kitchen cupboards, with long-established butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers, bakers and so much more there really is little need to go elsewhere.

Shopping locally is an experience not just a purchase; you leave feeling like a human, not like a battery hen.

Allerdale’s shopkeepers are Santa’s local Little Helpers, so why not let them help you this Christmas? They’re ready and waiting to deliver service with a smile and buckets full of product knowledge.

ASHBRIDGE AND BROWN Le Toy Van Honeybake Kitchen with FREE pots & pan set. £149.95 8 Treasury Court, Fisher Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8RF www.ashbridgeandbrown.co.uk 01228 548812

LILLY & CO SilverTag Bears New Collection prices from £64.99 28 Market Pl, Cockermouth CA13 9NQ 01900 836335

ASHBRIDGE AND BROWN Cath Kidston Zipped Handbag with detachable strap in Spray Flowers. £55 8 Treasury Court, Fisher Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8RF www.ashbridgeandbrown.co.uk 01228 548812

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Gifts for Her

By Ali Hipkin Christmas Shopping: Two words sufficient to strike fear into the hearts of the bravest of men.

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

Follow the simple TLC rules and you should be fine.

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is for Time: Do not; I repeat DO NOT leave Christmas shopping until the last minute. Standing in the middle of a department store, in the gift section, during Christmas week is not a good idea, it leads to panic buying.

Whether you’re buying for your mother, your sister or your girlfriend/fiancé/wife the chances are she’s put a great many hours into thinking of what to get you, so return the favour.

Pre-plan, go out with at least a vague idea of what you’re looking for and if you start Christmas shopping early, you’re more likely to be able to find it.

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is for Listen: Girlfriends/fiancés/wives in particular (mothers are always a bit difficult) will be dropping hints over the coming weeks about what they would like to find in their stockings on Christmas morning. Take it from us, women rarely just come out and say what they mean, or what they want, so make little mental notes of their fleeting comments.

She might say something like: “My nails are a mess!” so buy her a voucher to have her nails done; she can take an hour out of her usually busy schedule for some ‘me time’ – some people think vouchers are a cop out, but I think they’re great as a present on the side. She will also have seen things that she likes when she’s out doing her own Christmas shopping so try to pay attention.

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is for Concentration: As well as making mental notes of what she’s saying pay attention to what she likes and what she uses. A perfect example of this is jewellery, look at what she likes, does she wear gold or silver? Does she wear sparkles or plain jewellery? Does she like in-your-face colours? Likewise with clothes and underwear find out what size she wears and what style she prefers, for example if she wears French-cut knickers or if she prefers a thong. It sounds simple but you’d be surprised how easy it is to get it wrong when you’re faced with a cabinet full of necklaces, or a rail of bras and knickers.

Follow this advice and you should be fine, now stop procrastinating and put what you’ve learnt into practise!

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The men in our lives cause us no shortage of problems but there is nothing that compares to the dilemma we find ourselves with when it comes to what to buy them for Christmas.

We women are generally thoughtful creatures; we put thought into what to buy our friends and family. Our partners are generally easier to buy for, we know them, we know what they like, what they need but when it comes to our dads, sons, brothers it’s not quite as easy.

If you think about their pile of presents on Christmas morning it’s always much less inspiring than anyone else’s; socks, pants, chocolate, beer, toiletries, the occasional book. I have bought some fairly lacklustre presents for my dad and my brother over the years (this year I think I’ve got it right). So how do you find something a bit more imaginative? I believe that part of the problem lies in the fact that if men see something they like, need or want they will just buy it where as women are more likely to mention it in the hope note will be taken. But I also believe where there’s a will there’s a way.

Think about his interests If there’s a band he likes think bigger than their latest album, this doesn’t mean buying concert tickets but look around see if they’ve got a concert DVD or some special edition merchandise. If he’s got a hobby look into the latest must have piece of equipment.

Go snooping If he’s got a hobby, be it fishing, golf, photography or just watching the football or the rugby find out about it. What kind of equipment does he use, what brand, what does he need, what do the people he plays with have, which team does he support? Find out and don’t be afraid ask in shops for advice.

Drink If all else fails turn to drink. I don’t mean fill up your glass I mean think about what he likes to drink, there are so many local alternatives to big brand names, like Cumbrian vodka, whiskey and gin, not forgetting the mass of real ales we have on offer so choose something that’s a bit more personal than a supermarket gift set. If Whiskey’s his thing find a specialist bottle and team it with a nice, cut glass, whiskey glass or even arrange a tour of a distillary.

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Make Up

A change in season means a change to your wardrobe, your make-up bag and your skin. It was a short lived summer this year but as we head for our heating and pop on our chunky knits we can already see the toll the colder weather is taking on our skin; pink noses and dry, pale, dull skin tightening on our faces and body.

Hot cloth polish cleansers are a great product, especially during the cold months, these are oil based cleansers that come with a muslin cloth which, when used with the cleanser polishes and exfoliates the skin.

Many premium cosmetic brands such as Liz Earl, Eve Lom and Emma Hardi are well known for their hot cloth polish cleansers. They are brilliant in the winter to balance out the skin without striping it of its natural oils.

It is also ideal for exfoliating and eliminating dry skin and plumping out wrinkles.

A good cleanser is essential all year round but an oil based hot cloth is perfect in the winter as the warm water combined with the cloth opens the pores and removes all the darker pigments of your winter make up. Exfoliating the skin is something I recommend to men as well as women as it will help them achieve a much closer shave and prevent any ingrown hairs.

My favorite bargain hot cloth cleanser is the NSPA Hot Cloth Cleanser from Asda at just £7. This is a lovely range which I wrote about when it was first launched.

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It’s also a good idea to invest in a good night cream at this time of year. A lot of people ask me why you should have a separate night cream as well as a day cream, it’s because night treatments can repair the skin; they contain mild exfoliates and higher retinol which aren’t used in day creams because they can leave the skin exposed to the elements which can cause damage.

I prefer to use a night oil rather than a cream; oils tend to sink into the skin’s deeper layers and the aromatic oils can help you to relax before bed. Oils are best used at night as they can be too greasy to wear in the morning, especially before make up. Clarins do a few night oils designed for different skin types which vary in price. Their Blue Orchid oil is for dehydrated skin so it’s suitable for people with combination skin. It is designed to balance and hydrate the skin, whilst protecting it against the elements. It smells amazing at £32.

A cheaper alternative is the new No.7 Youthful replenishing facial oil, which I think is a great product. You can use it alone or put a few drops on your skin before you moisturise. Always remember to apply it all the way down into your decollate as this is one of the first places that tells tales about your age.

Plus your skin around that area is thinner than that on your face skin. Both products are handy to have when skin needs that little extra.

Make Up

Make up Warm, dark coloured lips were a big trend last year and it’s set to continue this winter. This is probably due to the constant show of contoured skin and perfectly sculpted lips on social media. I generally think it’s best to highlight the skin rather than over contour it in the winter; adding a glow into your foundation or highlighting the cheeks will stop the flat dull dry skin look that I often see.

Try using a liquid highlighter such as Benefit High Beam which comes in a great Christmas gift set along with a Hola Bronzer and a few others, the colours are perfect for warming up and highlighting winter skin at £39.50. You could also try a powder highlight like the Sleek Highlighter Palette for only £9.99 from Superdrug. A strong lip looks stunning next to a fresh skin. Teaming a strong lip with a heavy foundation can border on Halloween make up and can reveal that you’ve spent hours in-front of a mirror.

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sheen; a colour crush lipstick, Damson in Distress from The Body Shop, £10 and I noticed it straight away.

Next to her beautiful skin it looked effortless yet chic. If you’re not quite brave enough to go dark or bold try lip liner to enhance the lip more and apply a little underneath.

Right: Body Shop Damson in Distress

My friend Becky has beautiful skin and it always looks fresh.

She was introduced to a lip colour she wouldn’t normally wear; a stunning warm berry colour with a subtle Photographer Phil Winterbourne Model Jemima Robinson Hair Verity Faichen

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Wave goodby to Einter weezing, cough and colds

Wave goodby to Winter weezing, cough and colds

By Jackie Cooper Bsc(hons) MNIMH, Medical Herbalist In the immortal words of Monty Python, ‘We are all individuals’ – hence what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for someone else. Each of us has our own unique blend of ‘being’, and for this reason in Alternative/Complementary medicine, we treat the individual not the illness.

We look at the individual constitution as well as the symptoms.

Always bear this in mind when you are self medicating, and you will get a much better response from natural medicine.

If our immune systems are strong we should be able to resist bacterial and viral invaders during the winter months.. Good quality food (especially organic fresh fruit and vegetables) supplying us with the nutrients the body needs to repair itself, particularly Vitamin C and Essential Fatty Acids, avoiding refined sugar (which depletes the immune system) and ensuring that we have plenty of good sleep will all help to speed up our recovery.

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The root of Echinacea purpurea, best taken in the form of tincture, is widely researched, and increases our white blood cell counts, which is part of the immune response. It is best used at the very start of a cold, and can be used by any constitution.

Onion syrup is a wonderful cough mixture and very simple to make – add a tablespoon of honey to a chopped onion in a jam jar – leave overnight and in the morning strain off the onion pieces. The remaining liquid is the cough mixture. Take 1 tsp 3 times a day.

Garlic and Elderflower or mint tea can also act as a powerful force against most viral and bacterial colds.

Many remedies may be contraindicated in conventional medication, pregnancy etc, so if in doubt consult your local Medical Herbalist!

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Top up your

After what was a very brief appearance, the summer sun has disappeared and unless you’re lucky enough to have a holiday planned that’s the last you’ll see of it until next year but it doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your tan.

Whether you prefer to fake it with a spray tan or you prefer something more natural Sunkissed Tanning Studio, Solway Trading Estate, Maryport can help you looking beautifully bronzed through the dark and cold winter months.

Try the latest blue tube technology with their Blu Infinity stand up sunbed or take advantage of their special offer on Whitetobrown spray tans ready to look your best at your Christmas Party.

Of course Christmas parties mean lots of selfies and photographs so you’ll need a picture perfect smile, Sunkissed Tanning Studio can help you there as well with Hollywood White teeth whitening. All you need is one one hour session for a dazzlingly white smile that will last up to six months.

Sunkissed Tanning can help you feel good on the inside as well as on the outside with their range of Totally Wicked e-cigarettes and flavoured e-liquids which are a healthier alternative to smoking.

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A Leather y Mistake

By Ali Hipkin

Why You Should Never Shop Alone It’s that time of year again, time to find the perfect LBD for that all important Christmas party; it’s never easy to find.You’re looking for something that will make you feel amazing, glamorous and will shock all your work colleagues when they see you out of your everyday clobber.

You don’t have a moment to loose, but before you rush out to the shops take heed of this cautionary tale.

I recently decided to treat myself and go on a bit of a shopping spree. I love a good self indulgent shopping trip but this one did not go as smoothly as I had hoped and turned into one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, to date.

I was looking for a pleather (fake leather) skirt but I refused to pay £60 for one, so when I saw one for £30 I thought I may as well try it on. As much as I liked it I couldn’t decide what to wear it with or whether I needed a smaller size. Being on my own and with no changing room attendant in sight I decided to leave it and come back when I’d seen what else was on offer.

My next point of call was a department store where theire were

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“Right just wait there,” I was stuck in a skirt with a broken zip that was exposing my see through underwear, where did she think I was going?

Finally a fourth assistant came along, “Are you ok there?” “ I’m stuck in a skirt!”

“Yes, they’ve sent me to cut you out of it.”

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry; not only had I been cut out of a skirt but no less than four, FOUR, sales assistants had seen my backside. My only saving grace was that I wasn’t doing anything embarrassing like wearing a thong.

Needless to say I left the store empty handed and with my dignity in tatters, knowing that the story was already halfway round the floor and that it will probably be one of those stories that gets told to every new members of staff when they start working in the changing rooms. plenty more tops to choose from and the exact same pleather skirt I’d been looking at.

With my hands full I trotted off to the changing rooms. I’d found the perfect top to go with the skirt and on the advice of the changing room attendant I tried on one of the other tops I’d brought in with me; then disaster struck.

My point is this; take someone with you when you go shopping for that all important outfit, whether it’s your mum, your sister or a friend. Even if they can’t help you with a zip or help pull it over your head at least you’ll have someone to share your embarrassment with.

I turned round to check out the back of the skirt only to see that the zip had split.

I panicked but I thought: ‘It’s ok, just pull the zip back down and it’ll be fine when you do it up again’ – wrong.

The zip wouldn’t budge.

I twizzled the skirt round and tugged – nothing. It was at this point that I realised I was going to have to ask for help.

I stuck my head out of the changing room and the assistant approached with a smile on her face, expecting me to show her the new top, “Actually,” I lowered my voice, “the zip’s burst and I can’t get out of this skirt.”

Her face dropped: “OK, let’s just go and have a little look.”

She followed me into the cubicle where she proceeded to pull and tug at the zip but it refused to move: “I think we’re going to have to get someone else in here.”

(Oh yes please alert more people to my embarrassment.)

Another assistant came in and the two women pulled at the stubborn zip - nothing.

“I’ll go and get someone else, just sit down or something” said flustered assistant number two - I was mortified.

“Are you ok there?” said this new person.

“No,” I said with a whimper as the third assistant pulled at the zip.

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Coconut Oil

Most of us will, by now, have discovered coconut water and its benefits but coconut oil is also starting to grow in popularity for its health and beauty benefits.

Make up remover: Mix with a small amount of warm water and apply all over the face and neck, rinse with warm water and a wet face cloth and the makeup will slide off, leaving your skin beautifully soft.

Moisturiser: Ever noticed how many body lotions contain coconut oil? There’s a reason for that; coconut oil is full of vitamin E which is essential for healthy skin growth and the

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repair of wear and tear, keeping skin smooth and protecting it against cracking. Coconut oil is the perfect alternative to expensive shop bought moisturisers Stretch marks: Most of us will have stretch marks, some are barely visible and some are more obvious, while there’s no definitive way to get rid of them, women are relishing in the powers of coconut oil against stretch marks.

Lip Balm: There’s nothing worse than having dry peeling lips, Rubbing a small amount of coconut oil into your lips will leave them looking glossy, juicy and tasting great.

Cuticles and nails: Forget your chipped, limp, weak nails.

Moisturising your nails and cuticles with a dollop of coconut oil every day will transform them into strong nails.

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Shaving cream: Coconut oil will leave your legs softer than ever, its hydrating and light reflecting texture will leave your legs LBD ready.

Wrap up warm this winter

We all know the yearly struggle that comes with trying to find the perfect winter coat to see you through the cold months; keeping you nice and warm and making you feel stylish at the same time.

If you’re anything like me you probably get fed up of trawling through rails and rails of coats and settle for any old jacket that you didn’t really like in the first place; it ends up making you feel frumpy and the opposite of stylish.

But you’re in luck, this year it’s easier than ever to stay on trend with your winter coat which means your shopping trip will be halved and you’ll be eagerly awaiting the cold days so you can show off the latest addition to your winter wardrobe!

There are some easy to follow trends for both men and women on the high street this season and they’re not too harsh on your pocket either.

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The main trend for women, this year is long trench coats. They will keep you warm and with their effortless flowy structure, will make you feel like a supermodel! Nudes are the in colour palette for trench coats for a sophisticated look, but black and grey are also a top choice.

If you want to go one step further, you could even stretch to fur accents, which will add effortless glamour to the look.

If you’re not one for fur team your trench coat with a checkered scarf, to complete a cosy, effortless look.

For women’s jackets, head to Missguided to check out their collection of longline wool coats with faux fur collars, or Topshop for their excellent selection of nude trench coats.

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Carrot Cake

This one really is the Bees knees and there simply is none better anywhere in the whole wide world and here`s the secret. The recipe actually comes from the Philippines .My good lady got the recipe from her tutor in culinary college in Manila and used it as her secret weapon to woo me with.

It worked very well and we`re now engaged to be married. This cake really can have that effect. The recipe has been tried and tested a few times now and every Guinea Pig hails it as the best they’ve ever tasted so go have fun and try it for yourself.

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I`m a total sucker for a good Carrot cake and it always seems to tempt me away from the strictest of healthy eating plans. Wherever my travels take me, throughout the world I search the cafes and bakeries for the best Carrot cake and after finding the recipe a few years ago for what I thought was the `best of the best`, my amazing recipe for the “World’s best Carrot cake” has been well and truly destroyed by this new mind blowing version that I’ve done today.

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Ingredients

(This is the exact recipe without any tweaking , everything is accurately measured out in Grams)

PRESENTS

• 355g - Strong Bread flour • 115g - Plain Flour • 18g - Baking soda (1 Tbsp.)

• 7g - Cinnamon • 5g - Salt (1 tsp) • 240g - Rapeseed Oil (Aldi sell a good one) • 270ml - Buttermilk or (Milk and juice of ½ lemon) • 1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract • 685g - Sugar • 240g - Eggs (Approx. 5 medium Eggs) • 355g - Crushed Pineapple • 500g - Carrots (grated) • 180g - Chopped Walnuts.

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This one really is the Bees knees and there simply is none better anywhere in the whole wide world - and here`s the secret This recipe might appear to be a tad on the unhealthy side but as it contains fresh “Carrots”, “Pineapple” and “Mandarin” there`s 3 of my “5 a day” and in my own little world that sounds like an amazing excuse to get stuck in.

Method

Topping

1. Sift together the five dry ingredients and set to one side.

2. Combine the oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, sugar and eggs with a mixer.

3. Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

4. Fold in the pineapple , carrots and nuts.

5. Pour the mix into a greased and lined cake tin.

6. Bake at 325 f. deg (160/170 c) for approximately 60 mins or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

(Just mix everything together with a hand mixer then spread over the cake) • 1 x 250g Tub of Mascarpone cream cheese • 3 x 200g Tubs of plain cream cheese.

• 6 Tbsp. of sifted icing sugar.

• 1 tsp Vanilla extract.

• Finely grated zests of 2 Mandarins (or Tangerines) • 4 Tbsp. soft Butter.

The realistic Carrots are simply Marzipan coloured with a few drops of Orange food colouring and Parsley stalks pushed into the Carrot.

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R a g o u t o f Ve n s i o n

Ragout of venison black cherries, port & orange

Serves 4 Ingredients • 600g diced venison haunch • 100g diced pancetta or streaky bacon • 2 carrots, 1 large onion, 2 celery sticks, 1 medium swede, 1 large leek – roughly chopped into 2 cm pieces, • Zest and juice of 1 orange • 100 ml port • Chicken stock • 2 bay leaves • A few sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 tbsp of tomato puree • A good handful of stoned black cherries (tinned will do if you can’t get fresh)

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Method: • • •

Starters

Potted rillettes of pork & duck - £6.95

Coat the diced venison in a coupleToasted of spoonful’s of sourdough, plum chutney, damson gin plain flour (put it all in a freezer bag and shake!!)

Crispy salt & Szechuan pepper squid - £7.25 Brown the venison in a frying pan, then transfer to an Sesame stir-fried vegetables, dipping sauce ovenproof casserole dish.

‘P.L.T.’ – Plaice, lettuce & tomato - £6.95 In the same pan colour the vegetables and pancetta, Toasted muffin, prawns, thermidor mayonnaise transfer to the casserole dish.

Baked camembert- £6.50

ciabatta soldiers, grape chutney Tip the port, orange zest and juice into theToasted frying pan and Carrot, courgette bring to the boil scraping all the ‘bits’ from the bottom& chive scone - £5.95 Sun dried tomato pesto, goat’s curd, beetroot puree, balsamic of the pan. Add to the casserole along with 2 bay leaves, Shredded ham hock hash cake– £7.50 a few sprigs of fresh thyme and a tablespoon of tomato Crispy friedcook duck egg,in radish & watercress, waterfront brown sauce puree. Cover with hot chicken stock and a preBreast of wood pigeon - £6.95 heated oven at 130C for about 3 hours or until the meat pancetta salad, cobnuts, truffle mayonnaise is tender. Remove from the oven andCarrot, stirspinach in a &good handful Cured gravadlax of salmon - £7.95 of stoned black cherries.

Smoked mackerel Scotch egg, celeriac remoulade, wasabi

Serve with a crispy oven baked jacket potatoe or roast potatoes.

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“Christmas can be a doddle as opposed to a season of running around manically. An easier and happier Christmas is in the palm of your hands.” deals on their turkeys and other foods, don’t be a snob, you will regret it when you get to the till. Shopping in cheaper supermarkets always helps to keep the cost down as you’re not tempted into the false deals put on by the major supermarkets.

Christmas doesn’t have to be all about money. There are lots of little ways you can save yourself and other people money and stress this collection of tips is one way of achieving that.

By using clever little ideas, you will realise Christmas can be a doddle as opposed to a season of running around manically.

An easier and happier Christmas is in the palm of your hands.

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

Check your cupboards!

Before you go out on the food shop, look through your food cupboards for the ingredients you know you’ll need.

You will be surprised at what you already have. This quick check will save you doubling up unnecessarily.

Write a list.

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

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

You don’t need to pay a fortune for good food. Not all the best food is expensive; supermarkets often have

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Cocktails at Belted

You will need:

• A boston shaker • Strainer • Tea strainer • Mesel • Tongs • Chopping Board

Nothing says Christmas soiree like cocktails.

Anyone, I am definitely guilty of this, can throw some spirits in a jug with some fruit juice and call it a cocktail but making a good cocktail is a skill; it requires thought, time and measuring your ingredients.

With this in mind and our Christmas party just round the corner Danielle and I paid a visit to Belted, Warwick Road, to learn how to shake it like the best of them.

Nathan Sutherland, deputy manager was our tutor for the day, but before we got started he gave us some basic tips for concocting the perfect cocktail. They seem obvious but you’d be surprised at the difference they make and they may prevent you from getting carried away and acting like you’re Tom Cruise in Cocktail.

Nathans top tips: Use fresh ingredients where possible for more intense flavours, make suse you have plenty of ice in the freezer, whether you use it to chill a glass or in the cocktail you’ll be going through it. Finally to get the best out of your cocktails you should always use the correct measures so you don’t ruin the flavours.

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Mojitos are a timeless favourite but they’ve come a long way from their original mint and lime flavours. After a bad experience with some pre-mixed mojitos they’ve never been my favourite but this raspberry variation was enough to change my mind.

Serves 1 • 4-5 fresh raspberries • 1 shot Chambord and 1 shot raspberry syrup • Sugar • Lime juice 25ml • 8-10 fresh mint leaves no stalks • Ice – preferably crushed and Soda water Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large glass with the raspberries. Clap the mint leaves in your hands, to release the flavour, before you add them. Add the sugar. Use the muddle to break up the raspberries and the mint. Fill 3/4s with ice and top with soda water.

Shake and serve with raspberry and mint leaves.

Cosmopolitan is my drink of choice, I don’t know if the Sex and the City connection, the sophisticated martini glass it’s served in or the fine line it walks between sweet and tart but there’s something about a Cosmo that I can’t resist. It’s such a simple drink but it can be tricky to get just right.

Serves 1 • 1.5 shots Absolute vodka Citron • 1 shot triple sec • 1 shot fresh lime juice • 1 shot syrup • 2 shots of cranberry juice • Wedge of lime to finish

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Chill a martini glass with cold water or ice. Pour all the ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake.

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Pour the ice out of the martini glass and double strain the cocktails into the glass, finish with a slice of lime of the rim. For a Cosmo with a twist switch the triple sec for Chambord.

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Serves 1 With Christmas on our minds we asked Nathan to come up with a festive cocktail; he created a cocktail then and there that was so Christmassy we could practically hear carol singers and smell the Christmas tree. It was like Christmas in a glass and we were in awe of his mixology knowledge.

• 1 shot of Vodka and 1 shot of Kahula • 2 shots of full-fat milk • 1 shot of gingerbread syrup • 2 shots of double cream Chill the glass with ice and put to one side. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake well and pour into the chilled glass. Top with a few chocolate sprinkles.

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Pumpkin and Chorizo Soup

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Serve this soup with a walnut foccacia

Pumpkins have been popping up on every isle in the supermarket recently, this vegetable is one of the last few seasonal products so while they are about make sure you use it in every which way you can, here is a great recipe using the pumpkin and some fantastic local chorizo sausage.

Ingredients • 1 white onion peeled and chopped • 1 tsp of ground cumin • 4 cloves of garlic • 2 pints of vegetable stock • 1/4 pint of double cream • 100g of good quality local chorizo if you can get it • 1 tbsp olive oil

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want to get some colour onto the pumkin add the vegetable stock and simmer for 40 minutes using a stick blender and blend until smooth add the cream and taste for seasoning when you are ready to serve heat a small frying pan, dice or slice the chorizo sausage, then add the the frying pan and cook gently for a few minutes until the fat start to melt out of the sausage Ladle the soup into bowls and top with some of the chorizo and the oil

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Findthe biggest saucepan you have in the cupboard peel and de seed the pumpkin and chop it into chunks about 2/3 cm should be ok add the chopped onion, olive oil, cumin and garlic place the pan onto the heat and start to cook, you

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utumn is here, the pending Christmas season is on our minds and we’re heading to the kitchen to cook up our favourite seasonal comfort foods. Here, The Waterfront’s head chef, Simon Haslam has rustled up some mouth-watering recipes using festive ingredients which are perfect for Christmas Hampers or Christmas Dinner.

METHOD INGREDIENTS 1kg damsons 400g cooking apples, peeled, cored and grated 2 medium onions, finely chopped 400g raisins 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp salt 2 pints white wine vinegar 500g soft dark brown sugar 15g root ginger, crushed 15g whole allspice berries 2 tsp cloves Juice of half a lemon

Wash damsons and place in a large pan with ½ pint water.

Cover and simmer gently for 15- 20 mins until the damsons soften. Then the fiddly bit….remove the stones.

Bring the vinegar and sugar to the boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Put the ginger, all spice and cloves in a muslin bag and add to the hot vinegar with the rest of the ingredients.

Simmer gently for 1.5 -2 hours until thickened.

Pour into sterilised kilner jars (or old jam jars) and use as required ( it tastes much better if you allow to stand for 4-6 weeks before using)

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rilleTtes de canard METHOD Place duck legs on a baking tray, skin side down.

Sprinkle over sea salt, crushed bay leaves, crushed star anise, thyme and orange zest. Cover with Clingfilm and leave in fridge overnight.

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INGREDIENTS 6 duck legs 4 sprigs thyme 2 tsp sea salt 2 bay leaves Zest of 1 orange 2 star anise 2 jars (800g) duck fat Serve cold from the fridge on hot buttered sourdough toast, topped with damson chutney for a beautiful Christmas day starter.

The next day, wash duck legs under cold running water and pat dry with kitchen roll.

Place duck legs in a casserole dish or deep baking tray and cover with melted duck fat. ( You might need a little more or less fat depending on how snug your duck legs fit the baking tray) and cover tightly with tin foil.

Cook for 4-8 hours at gas mark 1, 130*C Remove duck legs from fat and allow to cool until they are at a comfortable handling temperature.

Remove skin and bones from the duck legs and shred meat with 2 forks. Mix 2 parts shredded duck meat with 1 part duck fat. Season to taste and store in sterile kilner jars in the fridge for up to 2 months.

Pour the remaining duck fat through a fine sieve or ideally muslin cloth/ damp tea towel and store in the fridge. It makes amazing roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings when used instead of oil!!

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opular local chef Jon Fell has been cooking up tasty treats for some of Cumbria’s most renowned restaurants for 13 years. Jon is now the head chef at the newly opened White Mare restaurant in Beckermet. Having started as a pot washer at the age of 14 he’s certainly worked his way up.

Q: What is your first memory of the kitchen?

My first memory of the kitchen would be when I worked as a pot washer in a pub as a 14 year old. It was all a bit daunting, the fast paced and loud environment was a bit of a shock, but I loved it.

Q: What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever cooked with?

That would have to be the Ostrich egg, although it isn’t necessarily ‘weird’ it was somewhat unusual.

Q: What is your favourite type of cuisine?

Thai, I love Thai food, all the flavours and spices are just fantastic.

Q: What is your favourite restaurant to eat at anywhere in the world?

Definitely has to be Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant in Chelsea, I had a meal there once and it was beautiful.

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We find out if Jon Fell can handle the heat

Q: Who is your favourite celebrity chef?

Rick Stein, I love what he does with fish.

What are you most likely to cook at home?

Fish.

Q: Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen at home?

I never used too, but I’ve found that I am cooking at home a lot more now.

Q: What is your ultimate comfort food?

It depends, I love a good fish and chips by the sea, but when it’s getting into these wintery months I like a good, hearty fish pie.

What is your idea of food hell?

I had cold whelks once, it was like eating something rubbery and snotty. They were not nice.

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Maple-glazed Roast Turkey And cider gravy

INGREDIENTS 1 block unsalted butter, soft but not melted A good handful of fresh sage leaves, chopped 125ml maple syrup Sea salt and ground black pepper 2 onions, skin on, but cut in half 5 carrots, skin on cut in 1/4s 1 leek cut into 5 cm pieces 6-8 sprigs of fresh thyme 4/5 cloves garlic 4 apples cut in half

Method In a bowl, or even better a food processor, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly, about 2-3 mins in a food processor.

Gently loosen the skin around the breast with your fingers and stuff the butter under the skin and smear over the legs.

Pre heat the oven to 160c/ gas 3.

Put the chopped veggies in a large roasting pan with the turkey on top and roast in oven for 3.5 – 4 hours. Very important to remove the tray every 20 mins and spoon the juices in the bottom over the bird.

When the turkey is ready remove from the tray and leave to rest in another tray covered with scrunched up tin foil for at least half an hour,

Meanwhile, make the gravy, for which you’ll also need: plain flour, tomato puree and one pint of chicken stock Tip most of the fat out of the tray and place tray on a hot stove top. Stir in three desert spoons of plain flour and one desert spoon of tomato puree stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up all the caramelised bits on the bottom of the pan.

Add one pint of cider in three or four goes, while stirring all the time, and allowing the tray to boil before adding each bit of cider.

Add one pint of chicken stock and allow to boil. Strain the gravy into a saucepan and check the seasoning. If the gravy is a bit thin just boil further until thickened.

If it’s a little too thick just add a drop more chicken stock Just before serving add the juices from the resting turkey.

Serve with all the festive trimmings!!!

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Diamond in the Rough

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hen Workington motoring enthusiast Gary Hunter approached the garage to investigate the car he had been looking at, he fell instantly in love. What appeared to be the shell of a vehicle was the body of a 1989 Ford Escort RS series 2.

Gary from Workington, previously owned a mercury grey Ford Escort RS turbo, which he used as his everyday car for five years, Gary said: “I had the RS for five years, but I had always wanted a red series 2. So when I found one for sale I was over the moon.”

When he first set eyes on the car he had always wanted it was a mere shell and it had been that way for quite a while, he said: “The car was sitting on axle stands as a bare shell and had been for around four years, the complete underside had been stripped bare and was ready for primer and paint. Nearly every part that had come off the car had been refurbished in one way or another and were wrapped up in boxes ready for assembling. The engine was sitting on a stand untouched as was the gearbox. I saw past all the work that needed to be done and saw the potential of the car.”

Due to the incomplete state of the car and its shell form, Gary knew he had a lot of work ahead of him, he said: “My overall build took around nine months to complete, but I finally got it running and MOT’d in July 2012.”

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Once completed Gary couldn’t resist and jumped in his nearly refurbished S2 and took it out for its first drive in over four years and it’s fair to say it went well, Gary said: “The very first journey I did in the car was a 600 mile round trip to Silverstone to the Ford Fair, the RS did it effortlessly without any issue at all!”

Despite the success of its first journey the car was then used mainly for shows in the years that followed, apart from odd weekend drive when the weather was good.

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Gary has been showcasing his car in various car shows up and down the country and success has not fallen short for Gary and his beloved S2, he has now come first in five different shows and second in one, he also won the Gold Cup trophy for winning the Novice class at the last show of the season in Whilton Mill, Northants which meant that Gary accumulated the most points throughout the season this year.

The success of Gary’s first season has been fantastic, reflecting on his first full year of competitions he said: “Looking back, I have really enjoyed myself, cleaning and preparing the car for the shows, improving the car after each, competing against different cars, picking up tips and getting plenty of advice off people. I was really apprehensive before I started, not knowing what was involved or if my car was even up to scratch to enter. I have enjoyed every minute of the show season, all the miles (I don’t really want to add up how many), the expense and time have all been worth it, meeting up with everyone at all the shows and also meeting lots of new people along the way.”

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Gary’s car is now off road and resting up this winter, as for next season, Gary isn’t sure what he will do, but he won’t be parting with his R2 anytime soon, he said: “Now the car is off the road and having a well-deserved rest over winter, I’ve got a few jobs I want to do with it and try to constantly improve it but I’m a bit undecided what to do next year regarding showing it again or what class I want to show in if I do decide to enter again. It hasn’t been too bad of a journey from when I bought the car in October 2011. It didn’t even enter my mind to enter concours back then with it.”

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Winter Motoring Tips

With winter fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to take extra care of your vehicles, and in turn yours and other road user’s safety. Wictor Klamut of Chip-It Performance has some tips to keep you safe this winter.

Visibility is important all year round, however in winter visibility is generally lower due to the dark mornings and evenings, fog, rain and sometimes snow. It is important that you make yourself seen, and make sure you have a significant view of the road in front and behind. Check all of your external lights.They should be in good working condition and efficiently aligned.

Wiper blades should be examined and in a good condition.

Inefficient wipers can be detrimental during the winter months.

Under the bonnet: check you have sufficient anti-freeze, this will protect your car from frost damage. Make sure you have screen wash., you need to make sure you have enough screen wash and some spare in the car just in case you run out.

Always be prepared. Have a scraper in your car, not only for frost, but if it does happen to snow you MUST remove all the snow from the roof of your car. If there is any remaining, and you break suddenly it can slide onto your windscreen and obstruct your view.

Most importantly CHECK YOUR TYRES when it gets colder, your tyre pressure drops.They may have been the correct pressure in the summer but it’s a different story in the cold weather so make sure you re-inflate them to the vehicle manufacturers’ recommendations.The road surface also becomes more treacherous during the winter so your tyres should be up to a legal standard with the correct tread depth, if there are any bulges, punctures or scratches the pressure from the cold air can cause serious damage.

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If possible change your tyres to the winter baring type, they can withstand the cold air and frost much better than your standard tyres.

Stuart, who runs his own business ‘QD Golf’, will also provide members and non-members with what many regard as a Club Pro’s service i.e. Coaching, Retail, Club Repairs - something which Seascale has missed since the departure of its last PGA Professional in 2006.

Seascale Golf Club’s new secretary/manager, Stuart Hemmings, has recently embarked on a new journey for the club and himself.

Seascale Golf Club followed in the footsteps of numerous other clubs up and down the country, by employing a manager to oversee the running of the Golf Club, Stuart who is also a PGA Professional, used to be the director of golf at St Bees School. Having worked all over the world in countries such as, US, Canada, Australia and Asia, Stuart has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will no doubt enable Seascale Golf Club to develop as a club.

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Seascale Golf Club is regarded by many as one of the best Golf Courses in Cumbria and ranked 80th in the top 100 golf courses in England by ‘Todays Golfer’. Stuart remembers some eight years ago when he first travelled to the West Coast to play Seascale. He said: “I couldn’t understand why I had never heard of this place before; it’s a hidden treasure and I’m excited to now be managing the Club.” Both the Club and Stuart have the ambition and belief that together they can build on the strong foundation of this historic club.

Seascale is a true British championship links golf course that is in great condition all year round, with: • Fabulous Greens and Grand Clubhouse • Outstanding food, hospitality and events calendar • A friendly welcoming environment and community for members, visitors & public to learn, play and socialise.

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Saville Row

Golf is often associated with old men, flat caps and garish tartan trousers. However, this image is rapidly changing; golf is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations and it seems that these changes are starting to affect golfing fashions.

Matthew DeBoise from Carlisle has been making bespoke, semi-bespoke and made to measure suits at his family business Steed (Junction Road, Carlisle and Savile Row, London) since 2008. With Steed’s ever expanding client base Matthew has made regular trips to France, America and China for appointments with customers. After seven years with the company, that has seen their suits featured in American GQ, Russian GQ, American Express Departures Magazine and TIDE Magazine in China Matthew is embarking on his own venture.

Along with his friend and golfing expert Ceri Menai-Davis, Matthew has created Saville Row Golf. Utilising both Matthew’s tailoring experience and extensive knowledge of fabrics and Ceri’s golfing skills and expertise’s to create tailormade golf-wear.

The company is still young and won’t be officially launched until November. It was unofficially launched earlier this year, in February and the guys were inundated with orders, fitting trousers for some huge stars in the golfing world. Savile Row Golf have already kitted out some top London based Premiership Footballers, a top PGA Tour Professional, who is wearing their trousers on tour and even golfers at the recent 2015 Masters at Augusta National.

Matthew said: “We couldn’t believe we had that kind of break through before we’d even started. To have big celebrities actually asking, specifically, for our services was amazing and to have it so early on really makes us the future hopeful.”

Having golfing clothes tailored to you is a completely different experience to just grabbing a pair off the rack, Matthew said: “It’s an opportunity to have something unique; you get to choose from hundreds of cloths as well as getting first hand advice in regards to styling and fit, you also get more for your money because they fit perfectly to you and they will last.”

Savile Row Golf are currently taking bookings through their Twitter account @Savile_RowGolf or email matthew.savilerowgolf@gmail.com Their website is due to be launched this November once Matthew gets back from another work trip to The States.

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Town ’ to ta s team sta Words ke s rting : John hape Walsh

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A fine, strong-running winger back to fitness after a lengthy injury repair has been a powerful strike back for Town since he turned professional and will be a big miss.

But Veivers hopes to replace him with Jy Hitchcox, an Australian winger, who can also play full-back or centre. He scored 11 tries in 21 games for Featherstone last season before being among 16 player released by Rovers after they won the Championship Shield final.

And Veivers is also looking to add size and skill to his front-row in the shape of fellow Australian Ryan Verlinden.

The 27-year-old prop had seven starts and seven appearances from the bench in a season spent with both Featherstone and Doncaster (loan).

Verlinden, who was a product of Cronulla Sharks, impressed for Doncaster at Town even though the Dons were swamped 62-0 on Bank Holiday Monday.

Workington Town coach Phil Veivers has arrived back in the country to complete his 2016 squad after a break back home in Australia.

The Workington coach has a couple of other players on his hit-list and the winter signs are that Town will be putting-out a competitive squad next season.

Although Town have only announced Declan Hulme as a definite newcomer to the club for next season, other signings are to be unveiled shortly.

But as Workington fans have been looking forward to some new arrivals, they have also been mourning two popular players from the past.

It is probably the worst kept secret in west Cumbrian sport that Town have signed Australian-born Maltese international scrumhalf Jarrod Sammut.

Scrum-half Sol Roper and loose-forward Benny Eve, team-mates for many years at Derwent Park both died earlier this month.

A group of local businessmen have backed Town by coming-up with the money to recruit the talented Sammut, a key player in the club’s transformation last season.

The former Super League star kept turning-in a series of man-ofthe-match performances which saw Town leave their relegation worries behind them and earn a place in the Championship Shield semi-final.

Town are choosing their moment to announce this crucial signing but there are others in the pipeline. Workington fans were disappointed when Elliott Miller opted to end his association with the Zebra Claims Stadium club and switch to neighbours and rivals Whitehaven.

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A solid start to the season by Workington Reds has been rather spoiled by two recent results.

The west Cumbrians crashed 4-0 in a big game at League leaders Darlington and then lost 3-0 at home to Whitby Town in the FA Trophy.

It posed big questions over the size of the Reds squad who have lost striker Alex Salmon and winger Adam Telfer since the start of the season, without either being replaced.

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Until that heavy defeat at Darlington, the Reds had the best defence in the League but they were too easily undone by conceding sloppy goals.

There was a rather unconvincing 2-1 League win over Skelmersdale and a 7-1 County Cup success over local side Kirkoswald to follow, but then came the dismal 3-0 FA Trophy loss at home to Whitby.

“We just never got started and the goals we gave away were very poor,” said manager Derek Townsley, as he looks to get Reds back on track in the run-up to Christmas.

It’s been a hectic start to the campaign with two matches a week virtually all season so far, but it does start to level out now.

There’s only a League Cup clash with county rivals Kendal and two re-arranged away games at Salford and Marine, which were postponed because of FA Cup commitments, to fit-in midweek now before the New Year.

At the end of October Reds were lying ninth in the Evo Stik Premier table, but just two points off the play-off places.

“It’s disappointing to lose so badly at Darlington and to Whitby, but we are still in a good position in the League.

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“Probably at this stage of the season just about where we want to be, ready for a big push in the New Year.

“We are aware that the squad needs strengthening and we have been looking and talking. It’s not easy, as countless managers have said at Workington, to get players to travel here but we will continue to look at what’s available.

“You only bring in players who are better than what you’ve got and can strengthen your squad,” said Townsley.

One outstanding achievement, which was completed last month, was that of stalwart defender Kyle May reaching the club’s record appearance figure.

He went past Bobby Brown’s tally of 469 league and cup games for the club.

The record has been on the horizon for a while and his fifteen appearances this season have taken him beyond Bobby’s total which has stood, unchallenged, since the popular Scot retired forty eight years ago.

Bobby, now 83 and still a regular at Borough Park, made 419 Football League appearances for Workington, plus 24 in the FA Cup and 26 in the Football League Cup. Kyle’s tally comprises of 400 league appearances (327 in Conference North, 73 in the Northern Premier League), 30 in the FA Cup, 22 in the FA Trophy, 7 in the Play-offs, 7 in the Cumberland Cup and 4 in various League Cup competitions.

Kyle made his competitive debut for Reds on August 21, 2004 – a 4-0 win over Matlock Town – and is now in his twelfth season at Borough Park.

NEXT FIXTURES Sat 14 NOV 3.00pm Reds V Salford City (H) Tues 17 NOV 7.30pm Whitehaven AFC V Reds (A) Sat 21 NOV 3.00pm Frickley Athletic V Reds (A) Tues 24 7.45pm Salford City V Reds (A)

Sat 05 DEC 3.00pm Buxton V Reds (A) Sat 12 DEC 3.00pm Ashton United V Reds (H) Tues 15 7.45pm Marine V Reds (A) Sat 19 DEC Barwell V Reds (A)

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Comets to come back in 2016 Words: John Walsh

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After missing out on the Premier League play-offs the Workington Comets management aim to make amends in 2016.

Ricky Wells and Kenneth Hansen were popular returnees as the pair won the majority of trophies on offer at the club’s presentation night.

It’s been tough going, on and off the track, for Workington in the season just ended, and there were serious doubts at one stage whether the sport would return next year.

It was quite a turn-around for Wells who improved impressively, putting two points on his average and reaching the coveted number one race jacket.

But convinced that there is still strong support in the area, and with ideas coming forward for more financial input, the management team decided to crack on with plans for 2016.So far two of the team which finished only eighth in the League this time round have agreed to ride again in the new season.

Comets have had a number of riders over the years, dubbed ‘Mr Entertainment’ and by the end of the season there was no doubt that Hansen had earned that title.

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Comets owner Laura Morgan said: “Ricky has had the

best season of his career so far and he has got better. It culminated in him being runner-up in the Premier League Riders Championship.

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“Having taken time to settle Kenneth really has produced some entertaining speedway with his overtaking moves are quite breath-taking at times.

“We are delighted that both of them are coming back to ride for us next year as both were very keen to return.”

Wells went home with three of the main trophies from the presentation night.

The Supporters’ Club gave the ‘Ian Thomas Trophy’ for services to Workington Speedway to Comets’ owner Laura Morgan.

She was particularly pleased to receive that award, given the tough season the management team had experienced.

Although the Comets won every home meeting at the Zebra Claims Stadium the gates had fallen, while on the road the team managed only two points – and those came right at the end of the season.

Meanwhile one rider who won’t be coming back to race for the Comets next season is Captain Rene Bach.

He has decided to take a break from the Premier League but is still keen to continue riding in Poland, Denmark and Sweden next season.

Bach, who spent four years with the Comets, the last two as captain, says the travelling and high costs have influenced his decision not to ride in the UK. “Travelling was getting a bit hard and expensive. What you make in the Premier League when you add it all up doesn’t add up to a lot of money.

“It’s a hobby and I enjoy it, but at the end of the day I have to make money,” he said.

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Music / Theatre / Film / Other Music NOVEMBER 13

Space Carnegie Theatre, Workington

13

The Unthanks Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

13

Liz Lochhead The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

13

Hunting Bears + Support Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Westmorland Youth Orchestra Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

15

Angela Hewitt (Piano) Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Dominic Kirwan Carnegie Theatre, Workington

6th December Keswick’s Own Christmas Proms Theatre By The Lake, Keswick 13

Children’s Christmas Workshop Concert Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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O Due - Percussion duo Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

14

MusicZone Workington Monroe’s Bar, Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Belshazzar’s Feast Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Winter Warmer Kirkgate, Centre, Cockermouth

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The Rumours Bar 26, Keswick

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Joe Longhorne Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Idol minds Vinebar, Workington

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Spiro Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Stevie Simpson The Filling Station Cafe Bar, Keswick

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Tenors Of Rock Carnegie Theatre, Workington

02

Manchester Camerata: New Year’s Viennese Gala Coronation Hall, Ulverstone

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Showdaddywaddy Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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One Night Of Elvis The Sands Centre, Carlisle

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Evening of a metal 3 bands 1 night Vinebar, Workington

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Die Winterreise Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Thank Abba For The Music The Sands Centre, Carlisle

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Rue & The Rockets (New Years Eve Party) Great Orton Village Hall, Carlisle

DECEMBER 04

Rue & The Rockets Vinebar, Workington

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Keswick’s Own Christmas Proms Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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26th December Cinderella Carnegie Theatre, Workington NOVEMBER

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Vernon God Little Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle

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The Search Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle

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I’ve Seen Santa!

Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Bear & Butterfly Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

Winter Warmer 1 8 Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Shakespeare Schools Festival Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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The Lover / The Collection Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Laser Cut Jewellery Workshop Fab Lab, Cockermouth

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker 2 0 Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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Shakespeare school festival Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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The Bogus Woman Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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The Snow Queen Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Ulverston Pantomime Society presents Dick Whittington Coronation Hall, Ulverston

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The Snow Queen Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Dick Whittington Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

My Dearest Girls (Arts & Allsorts) 1 9 Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Derek Acorah - Psychic Ether Tour 2015 Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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The Children Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle

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Derek Acorah - Psychic Ether Tour 2015 Carnegie Theatre, Workington

CINDERELLA Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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He Wore a Red Hat The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

FILM NOVEMBER 14

What We Did on our Holiday (12A) Brampton Community Centre, Brampton

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Timbuktu (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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London Road (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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The Monday Alternative Film Season: Love & Mercy (12A) Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust, Carlisle

16th November Timbuktu Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Girlhood (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Cockfrock Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Special Christmas Cards Haven Crafts, Workshop

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Cinderella Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Christmas decoration workshop: Using new technology in traditional crafts Fab Lab Cockermouth, Cockermouth

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Preloved to reloved christmas vintage home & gift fair St Johns Church, Workington

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Amy (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

Mr Holmes (PG) 07 Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth Danny Collins (15) 21 Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth J A N U AR Y 2 0 1 6 04

Song of the Sea (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Christmas Decorations / Gifts Haven Crafts, Workshop

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Slow West (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Family Lantern-Making Workshop Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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The Legend of Barney Thomson (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Simon Westen Carnegie Theatre

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Christmas Market Dunmail park

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Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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Antique & Collectors Fair The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick

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Light up a Life with Hospice at Home 3rd December Cockermouth Beer Festival Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth 05

Parents and Kids workshop Fab Lab Cockermouth

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Keswick Victorian Fayre Keswick town centre.

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Boredom Busters Haven Crafts, Workshop

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Antique & Collectors Fair Methodist Church Hall, Cockermouth

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Bear & Butterfly Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Christmas Cheer! (Arts & Allsorts) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Belshazzar’s Feast Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Preloved to Reloved Christmas Vintage Home St. Johns Church, Workington 10.30 - 4.30pm

Christmas is a time for joy, a time for family and friends, a time of good spirit but it’s often the time of year that our thoughts turn to those that we have lost.

Hospice at Home West Cumbria understand and are offering people the chance to come together to celebrate the lives of loved ones they have lost with Light up a Life services across West Cumbria over December. The services are an opportunity to remember someone very dear to you, and cherish the very many happy memories of time spent together.

A Christmas Tree is switched on at the beginning of the each service. The lights on the tree represent those that we are remembering. A Book of Lights is displayed at each service listing all those that have been remembered at our services.

A service lasts around 1 hour and includes readings, hymns, prayers and music provided by a local choir or musician. Refreshments are served afterwards.

For more information call 01900 873173 or visit the website: hospiceathomewestcumbria.org.uk

We invite you to join us at one of our Light up a Life ceremonies listed below: - Friday 27 November St.Mary’s Church osforth, 7pm St.John’s Church, Crosscannoby, 7pm

- Sunday 29 November

United Reformed Church, Whitehaven, 3pm

- Sunday 6 December

St. Micheal’s Church, Workington, 3pm

- Sunday 13 December

Holy Trinity Church, Millom, 3pm

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My Little Brother

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y Little Brother aren’t your typical local band. The unique group have been performing all over the country for two years and with their distinctive and individual sound they are instantly recognisable.

The band, which comprises of eight Cumbrian musicians, was formed by lead singer Will Harris, he said: “I started out on my own, spending a lot of time recording in my bedroom. I was aired on BBC Radio 6 and that’s when I decided that I’d like to have a band behind me.”

Despite two years together My Little Brother are always working to improve their sound, Will said: “We are always progressing and evolving, which is important for any band.

I think we have gone from being a fairly decent local band to just a good band, which is progress in itself.”

All their music is original and is written by Will, sometimes at the most random of times, he said: “I don’t really need to be in a particular mood to write, in fact a lot of the time songs come to me while I’m driving, I then get home and have to write it down as soon as possible.”

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Will said: “Our influences and the bands we really enjoy listening to don’t come under one category or genre. I believe there are two kinds of music, good and rubbish” Fleet Foxes to the upbeat feel of 90s pop. It is this mix of influences that make up My Little Brothers own unique sound. Will’s musical journey started with piano lessons as a child but, as he explained, it didn’t have anything to do with a love of music, he said: “I actually started piano lessons when I was six because my older siblings played and I wanted some attention, so I decided I wanted to do it as well.”

The name My Little Brother was also influenced by Will’s older sister, he said: “I’ve always used the name when I’ve done music because that’s how my sister always introduced me, none of her friends knew my name, because she would just say “Oh that’s my little brother” but I think it works.”

My Little Brother launch their new EP, “We’re All Gonna Die!” last month, Will said: “This EP is really special because it is literally me and a producer. The producer being the special bit, his name is Scott Bennet and has actually worked with the likes of the Beach Boys and Billy Joel.”

My Little Brother’s music is available to buy and listen to from most platforms, including Spotify, Itunes and Band Camp.

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Helping your furry friends to cope with fireworks

The nights are drawing in and we are entering fireworks season. This for most people is fun filled, but for pet owners it can be a nightmare.

These days fireworks do not just involve the major events but seem to go on for weeks then start again at Christmas and New Year, making it difficult to organise suitable supervision and care for your animals.

Try to keep the lights in your house on to reduce the flash effect and keep the TV or radio on to reduce the effect of the noise.

Keep all doors, windows and cat flaps secure to prevent them running out of the house if there is a sudden scary noise.

Fireworks can be a terrifying ordeal for your dogs, cats and other household pets. They have absolutely no idea what is going on and can show signs of extreme stress including harming themselves in more serious cases.

Bring cats and rabbits indoors if possible, they will be happier there.

You can make a massive difference to helping your pet stay happy and sane throughout this. Here are a few tips to make this season better for you and your best friend.

If you know your pet is likely to really hate this time of year do see your vet for advice.

Firstly, act calmly and normally yourself, you would be amazed how much your pet will look to you for leadership.

It is best to walk your dog during daylight well before the festivities if you can.

There are various remedies to help with their nerves from over the counter calming herbs to sedatives; your vet will be able to discuss these with you.

Many pets appreciate having a ‘safe place’ or den they can go to when it all gets too much.

Get this organised well in advance so their routine is not disturbed too much.

If your pet is showing signs of stress it is often best to ignore them unless they are actually in danger of hurting themselves.

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Aquarium

From that first day back at school after October half term, all children are living for the Christmas holidays but the prospect of a few weeks off doesn’t have the same effect on their parents. It’s colder and, living where we live, probably much wetter than in the summer holidays so what do you do when their shiny new toys have lost their appeal and their bored? Allerdale and the surrounding towns are full of family friendly, engaging and entertaining museums, most of who lay on extra activities and workshops during the holidays.

Here are a few ideas to give you some inspiration.

The Lake District Coast Aquarium has much to offer both old and young.Take yourself and around the aquarium learn aboutlife under the Solway. With a huge collection of aquatic Species the Aquarium makes for an unforgettable experience and some exciting new additions. Mark Vollers, owner of the Aquarium explained: “We’ve just finished our major extension and we now have more than 60 displays, we’ve got lots of new exhibits and some more interactive ones.

The public microscope which transmits the images onto a HD screen is very popular and there’s a heads-up tank where you can come face to face with a giant lobster.”

Pencil Museum

Keswick’s Pencil Museum, whose fans include actor Warwick Davis is the home of 500 years of history of the humble pencil. Discover the colourful world of Derwent Pencil Museum home to a giant, an escape artist’s pencil, art adventures and the world’s longest colour pencil!

Be inspired by their artists and create your own adventures in art. With workshops in creative crafts from animation, cartoons and illustrations to model making there is something for all the family to create.

Discover the secrets behind the fascinating history of the escape artist’s pencil that RAF pilots carried with them during the war to guide them safely home, in their Secret Pencil Exhibition.

Find out exactly how we get colour into a pencil today and let the kids imaginations run free in the Kids Art Studio.The Pencil museum is the perfect wet weather attraction.

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The Rum Story

Take a tour around the world at Whitehaven; be transported to an exotic Antiguan rainforest in the Caribbean and back to Whitehaven in the 18th century.

Set in the original 1785 shop, cellars, bonded warehouses and courtyards of the Jefferson family, the Rum Story is a weather proof day out for all the family!

Louise McKenna from the Rum Story said: “We bring the outdoors in. From rainforest’s to Pirates even the adults will be sent back to their childhood. We serve a variety of homemade food in our café and cater for all. Dogs are also welcome to dry off in our courtyard.”

The Beacon

Learn about the vast history Copeland as you explore the Beacon Museum. With exhibitions on the mining history, Sellafield, the harbour and the town the Beacon is a hub of discovery and fun for all ages. Alex Farthing, manager at The Beacon said: “With four floors of interactive; history, science and heritage the whole family can be entertained with a visit to the Beacon Museum. Starting your visit on the 4th floor with panoramic views of Whitehaven across to Scotland, working down each floor to the ground floor art gallery. When leaving remember to visit our brand new museum shop, with gifts for the kids as well as Mum and Dad.

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Mileford 21

Milefortlet 21?

People travelling along the B5300 between Maryport and Allonby may have been intrigued by road signs alerting travellers to ‘Milefortlet 21’. But what is this?

And where is it?

Nearly two thousand years ago the Roman Emperor Hadrian commanded his military leaders to build a wall between the northern limit of the Roman Empire and the land of Caledonia (now known as Scotland). Troops were moved north by land and sea and the frontier that we know as Hadrian’s Wall was built from the mouth of the River Tyne to the edge of the Solway Firth. Along the length of the wall they built huge forts to house the troops that would garrison the wall, including the fort at the western end that they called Maia (now under the small village of Bowness-on-Solway). Every Roman mile they built gateways through the wall, guarded by small fortlets, to control movement between the two territories and extract taxes from travellers.

However the Solway Firth presented a problem. The wall east of Maia covered the upper reaches of the firth, where people and animals could wade across, but to the west the Empire was still exposed to invasion from the Caledonian coast. As far south as Maryport (25 miles down the Cumbrian coast from Bowness-on-Solway) the lush and fertile lands of the Solway Plain were easy to reach by boat.

So the frontier was extended by building two forts (at Beckfoot and Maryport) and a chain of timber fortlets, every Roman mile, and watchtowers. Each milefortlet and watchtower was manned by troops and their mounts from the garrisons at the forts at Bibra (Beckfoot) and Alauna (Maryport).

Today there is little to see of this once mighty frontier. Only the odd few can be seen as square mounds, rising above the surrounding dunes, or a water-logged ditch showing up as a dark square in a field on an aerial photograph. Many of them have been excavated by archaeologists but most were covered over to protect them from the weather. However, when Milefortlet 21 was excavated in 1990 the decision was made to leave the site uncovered and accessible to the public. This is the only site on the Solway where you can see the layout of one of these enigmatic structures.

So next time you are on the B5300 leave your car or bike at the Crosscanonby Carr nature reserve and ascend the gravelled path, through the gates to the summit of Swarthy Hill. There you will discover milefortlet 21 and can explore its deep defensive ditch, which protects what remains of the turf rampart and the foundations of timber buildings. Here you can imagine what life was like for 8-16 Roman soldiers keeping watch over and guarding the edge of the Roman Empire.

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth Number 39 Kelp Laminaria sp By Mark Vollers

In previous articles we have looked at some of the fish and invertebrates that are found in the Solway Firth, but plants are also an essential part of the ecosystem, not just at the microscopic plankton level but in the form of highly visible large algae (seaweeds).

and permanent homes for numerous Wrasse species. Sea Urchins browse on the fronds and their root-like holdfasts provide nooks and crannies for a bewildering variety of crabs and worms. Dogfish tie their egg cases to the stems (called stipes) and so do Cuttlefish.

The initial impression of the Solway could be of a vast sandy basin, but there are plenty of reefs too. These allow seaweeds like Kelp to gain a foothold from the low tide mark down to about 8 metres, where clear water allows more light penetration.

The fronds provide a base for smaller algae and invertebrate species that in turn are a food source for others.

There are about five species of Kelp, some with fronds up to two metres long that can form quite dense and beautiful forests where conditions allow.

Divers can observe for themselves the huge increase in biodiversity this allows, with shelter for young Pollack and Cod

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When Kelp becomes detached in quantity it can be harvested by man as an excellent soil fertiliser or sold to pharmaceutical companies for incorporation in numerous popular products.

Kelp plants that break away from reefs still attached to stones drift with the currents and can over time build huge banks of cobbles where they finally strand and decompose. www.coastaquarium.co.uk

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Summary of train times between Sunday 17 May – Saturday 12 December 2015.

Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Askam Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St. Bees Whitehaven 0624 Workington 0642 Maryport 0650 Wigton 0711 Carlisle 0733

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

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

Carlisle - Whitehaven - Barrow-in-Furness Mondays to Fridays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0558 Workington 0609 Whitehaven 0631 St. Bees 0641 Sellafield 0652 Seascale 0657 Ravenglass 0706 Millom 0727 Askam 0750 Barrow-in-Furness 0805 Saturdays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0557 Workington 0608 Whitehaven 0630 St. Bees 0640 Sellafield 0651 Seascale 0656 Ravenglass 0705 Millom 0725 Askam 0748 Barrow-in-Furness 0803

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

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Seating 1 Seating Area Shop/Retail 1 Retail Park 2 Washington Square 3 Steve’s Tiles

4 5 6 7

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

Parking 1 Parksafe

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Handy Map

The Workington

Supermarkets Tesco Store Marks and Spencers Morrisons Asda Superstore

Points of interest Old Town Hall Council HQ Workington Library Law Courts Territorial Army Curwen Hall The Old Brewery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fast food 1 Mc Donalds

Parks 1 Curwen Park 2 Vulcans Park

Bus 1 Bus Station

Rail 1 Workington Railway

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

Attractions Carnegie Theatre Eclipse Bowling Helena Thompson Museum Theatre Royal 1 2 3 4

Sports Grounds 1 Rugby League Ground 2 Workington Comets 3 Workington Reds Football

Information 1 Visitor Information

1 2 3 4

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Handy Map

The Cockermouth

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

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

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

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

Information Tourist Information

Supermarkets Sainburys Aldi Supermarket

Local Ameneties 1 Police Station Parking

Car sales 1 Lloyd Motors

Accomodation 1 Travelodge

Business 1 Lakeland Business Park 2 Derwent Mills Commercial Park

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

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1 2 3 4 7

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

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W H AT ’ S O N Keswick Map

Churches 1 St John’s Church

Playgrounds 1 Children’s Playground

The Keswick

Handy Map

Supermarkets 1 Booth’s Supermarket

Information 1 The Moot Hall (Tourist Info.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

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

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

1 2 3 4 5 6

Camping 1 Derwentwater Caravan/Camping 2 Lakeside Caravan Park

Parks 1 Crow Park 2 Hope Park 3 Fitz Park

Shop/Retail 1 Spar Convience store 2 Derwent Frames Ltd

Local Ameneties 1 Post Office 1 Police Station Parking

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The Maryport Handy Map

1 2 3 4

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

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

Marina 1 Maryport Harbour and Marina

1 2 3 4

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

Rail 1 Railway Station

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

Information 1 Tourist Information

Local Amenties 1 Co-op 2 Chemists 3 Chemists

1 Post office

1 Fire Station

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Mar ypor t Map W H AT ’ S O N

handY numbers

W H AT ’ S O N

If you would like your service listed here please call: 01946 816716

Council & Other Services Allerdale Council Enquiries 01900 702702 Allerdale Council (out-of-hours service) 01900 871080 Cumbria County Council 0800 1218 800 Cockermouth Town Council 01900 821869 Maryport Town Council 01900 813205 Workington Library & Visitor Information Point 01900 706170

Schools St Joseph’s RC Secondary School, Workington Stainburn School & Science College Netherhall School Cockermouth Secondary School Southfield Technology College Keswick School

01900 325020 01900 325252 01900 813434 01900 898888 01900 325260 017687 72605

Medical / Support Services Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance Police (non-emergency) NHS Direct West Cumberland Hospital Workington Community Hospital Castlehead Medical Centre Keswick Cottage Hospital James Street Group Practice Oxford Street Surgery National Blood Service Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Domestic Violence Support Samaritans OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline

Theatres & Cinema Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth Plaza Cinema, Workington Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Theatre by the Lake, Keswick The Wave, Maryport

01900 602122 01900 826448 01900 870001 01946 692422 017687 74411 01900 811450

Tourist Information Maryport Workington/Silloth Cockermouth Keswick

01900 811450 016973 31944 01900 822634 017687 72645

999 101 0845 46 47 01946 693181 01900 705000 017687 72025 017687 67000 01900 603985 01900 603302 0845 7711711 03000 247 247 07712 117 986 08457 90 90 90 0800 345 7440

Museums, Attractions & Music Venues Eclipse Bowling 01900 872207 Helena Thompson Museum 01900 64040 Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth 0845 1297185 Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport 01900 817760 Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport 01900 816168 The Beacon, Whitehaven 01946 592302 The Rum Story, Whitehaven 01946 592933 Go Ape, Whinlatter Forest 0845 094 9623

Travel & Weather Bus Timetables Train Timetables Lake District Weather Service Vets Galemire (Gray St), Workington Millcroft (Curzon St), Maryport Millcroft (Wakefield Rd), Cockermouth Greta Bank Veterinary Centre, Keswick

0871 200 22 33 08457 48 49 50 0844 846 2444 01900 602138 01900 816666 01900 826666 017687 72590

Local Services TO ADVERTISE HERE, GET IN TOUCH ON 01946 816 716

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