The Guide Magazine Issue 46

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SEPT / OCT 2015

LEE NELSON

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There’s a lot to smile about at the moment, the summer holidays are finally over, the sun is shining and the as I write this the eyes of the nation, and further afield are on Cockermouth as Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Petr Vakoc get ready to start the third stage of The Tour of Britain; riding through Cockermouth, Maryport, up the Solway coast, passed Silloth through Carlisle to the Scottish Boarders.

It’s great to see that Cockermouth businesses have totally embraced their role in this year’s Tour of Britain, demonstrating their pride with yellow bikes and flags a frequent feature in shop windows.

Not that the people of Allerdale need another reason to smile because, according to statistics, it’s

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the happiest place in the UK, best combining affordability with life satisfaction.

With the beautiful coastline and the lake district on our door step it came as no great surprise to us and it’s something that will no doubt riders, camera crews and cycling enthusiasts will also understand once the third stage has been completed.

To top it all off, as The Guide was going to print, it was announced that The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick has been nominated for three awards including a nomination for the national award for the Most Welcoming Theatre.

It all looks rosy for Allerdale right now Ali xxxx

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Lee Nelson

Suits Up for Workington The Poppy & Remeberance

Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life Michael Palin

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Don’t just see red, wear it!

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Churros and Chocolate

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A tasty treat in Cockermouth

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The research, carried out by London-based estate agents, Hamptons International suggested that Cumbria best combines affordability with life satisfaction.

Allerdale was top of the list which was no great suprise to those of us who already live in the area. We’re lucky enough to have the best of both worlds with beaches, lakes and mountains all on the doorstep.

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ver since the government announced plans to create a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ there’s been much dispute over what constitutes as the north.

The majority of people seem to think that the north starts at Manchester and end at Preston, forgetting about anywhere further up, so when The Guardian revealed that the happiest place to live was the north most of us were amazed to realise that they were actually talking about Cumbria, Allerdale to be specific.

What really makes Allerdale unique is its towns, each one has something different, its own identity, its own history.

The beautiful town of Maryport is steeped in history, recent digs by archaeologists have allowed them to extend the history of Roman Maryport to before Hadrian’s Wall was built but there’s so much more to Maryport than just Romans. Its quaint main street that leads to the harbour is unlike any other in Cumbria and if you head towards Flemming Square you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find a Mediterranean-esque square and a hint at the town’s history. Not forgetting the towns harbour perfect for a leisurely stroll with breathtaking views across the Solway.

It might seem strange to describe Keswick as one of our hidden gems, especially when you consider that it’s overrun with tourists for six months of the year but in the winter months this picturesque town full of extraordinary businesses and surrounded protectively by the fells takes on a completely new identity. The lake side, no longer bustling with walker is peace itself which gives you the chance to take in the views. You can move freely from shop to shop and appreciate the true beauty of the town.

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Workington with its regeneration has become a popular shopping destination but when you leave the town centre and head off the beaten track towards Portland Square and the old market place you see a completely different side to the town and gain an insight as to what it was like in years gone by. famed for being the birthplace of William Wordsworth, Fletcher Christian and John Dalton Cockermouth’s found its own niche with its idealistic high street. Full of independent businesses and only a handful of national chains Cockermouth the perfect depiction of the High Street 30 years ago. The recent regeneration in the market place has given the older buildings a modern twist with businesses adding a bright, new lick of paint and nodding to the area’s agriculture with the bright seating area formed by recycled tractor seats alongside some more contemporary ones making it the perfect place to sit and soak up the peaceful atmosphere in this quieter part of the time.

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Known for his blue cap, trainers, juvenile attitude and high profile stage invasions Lee Nelson might not be the most obvious charmer but as Danielle Murphy found out you should never judge a book by its cover.

Funny man Lee Nelson never fails to have an audience creased in their seats and he’s hoping that the audience at the Carnegie Theatre, Workington, on Wednesday November 18 will be no different as he sets off for his ‘Suited and Booted’ tour.

Lee Nelson is the lovable chav persona created by comedian Simon Brodkin but it was obvious that I was talking to Lee and not Simon.

Suited and Booted promises to be a hilarious show with something for everyone, Lee said: “A lot of the material in my tour is about family, politics, celebrities, pretty much anything and everything. It’s so versatile that it is for everyone! You can even bring your gran, she might not hear anything but she can always just sit and read the brochure, or nod off, as long as we get a full house!”

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As the name of the tour suggests Lee has ditched the cap, the trainers and the tracksuit bottoms for a much more sophisticated look, he said: “I can’t wait to get up to the north. I have been to Cumbria before and I had a well good time, you have some lovely girls there.”

Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and with the adrenaline still pumping Lee is raring to go with his latest tour, he said: “I love being in front of an audience, I like to get them involved. I think this is why I’m so excited to perform in Workington because I know it’s going to be a nice intimate gig where I can really just talk to the audience, taking the mick out of them of course; I just want to put a smile on people’s faces.”

His touring commitments mean the Lee spends a lot of time away from home but every cloud has a silver lining; for Lee it’s pies, he said: “There’s so many good things about touring but the biggest thing, obviously, is that I get away from the family and of course I get to visit a different Greggs in each place I visit!”

But his ladies man act dropped just long enough to admit that his biggest motivation is his son, he said: “My little boy is brilliant, he’s such a good kid. He is definitely my inspiration; sometimes I just lay beside him watching him sleep, thinking…you ruined my life!”

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Lee has made the headlines this year for his high profile stunts which included showering Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA, with money and invading the stage during Kanye West’s set at Glastonbury in June. He jumped up with the controversial rapper before eventually being escorted off stage, Lee said: “I just like to have a laugh. I don’t try to offend anyone, I just see an opportunity and take it. Why not? We only live once man!”

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This isn’t the last we’ve seen of Lee’s stage invasions as he hinted that there is more to come, saying: “Perhaps the best is yet to come, I have done so many hilarious stunts man, I couldn’t tell you which is my favourite. We’ll have to see.” Lee, ever the ladies’ man left me feeling a little bit giddy, finishing the interview with: “I shall see you in a few months my lovely northern sweetheart.”

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The nation’s biggest mass attempt to stop smoking, Stoptober is on its way and with new legislation coming in on Thursday October 1 which will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with someone less than 18 years old present there’s no better time to give up.

The average smoker lights up 13 cigarettes a day.That may not sound a lot in comparison to some smokers but even that adds up, to 364 cigarettes every month.

Every cigarette you don’t smoke saves you money. In one month you could save £141 that’s £1,696 every year – if you remain smoke-free. With that amount of money the possibilities are endless you could pay for an all-inclusive week-long family holiday to Mallorca in the school holidays, fill an average family car with petrol 28 times or buy the average weekly food shop for six months.

Vaping is a process adopted by many people who are trying to quit smoking tobacco but are struggling with their Nicotine cravings.Vapours contain nicotine so help satisfy your cravings without inhaling the toxic tar.

They also have the physical act of putting something to their mouth, inhaling and blowing out “what looks like smoke” but which is actually a vapour.

Stoptober is a public health campaign. Statistics show that you’re five times more likely to stop smoking permanently if you can go for 28 days without a cigarette.

Whether it’s making the switch to vaping, or going cold turkey, taking part in Stoptober adds years to your life, improves your overall health and saves you money.

It is estimated that about eight million adults in England smoke cigarettes, with over 79,000 deaths a year attributed to smoking-related causes.

For help and advice on quitting, you can speak to your doctor or your local pharmacist, you can also visit www.smokefree.nhs.uk/stoptober to receive free resources to help you quit, including the Stoptober pack, mobile phone app or daily supportive texts and emails.

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in which a liquid called e-liquid is vaporised through a tiny machine inside an electronic cigarette when you inhale.Vaping leaves no ash, no smoke and comes in a range of flavours.

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with five solid roofs on display in a showroom in Cumbria. He said: “We also offer a full range of blinds and supply Karndean flooring. We take every measure to get our extensions looking the best they possibly can.”

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After the success of last year’s memorable and poignant Cumbria Poppy Appeal launch, The Lanes Shopping Centre will once again host the event on Saturday October 24th.

Located in the heart of Carlisle, The Lanes is an ideal venue to mark the Cumbria Poppy Appeal launch, offering guests of the Royal British Legion, veterans and the local community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the bravery of those who have fought during conflicts, past and present.

Janet Murray, Marketing Manager for The Lanes said: “Last year, the launch event captured and reflected the impact WW1 had

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on our region, with fresh, youthful interpretations of memories relating to the impact on our community then and now. It began with an air-raid siren call followed by a group of 40 children entering the centre singing ‘Pack up your troubles, music, song and stories - retold memories of the munitions workers, the break out of war and how people in this area were affected. “ “With support from retailers, students were fashioned into men and women from the era:Toni&Guy re-created Victory Rolls and Ocean Wave hairstyles, Monsoon, a retro look with seasonal trends, Debenhams crafted make-up and BHS arranged refreshments. In total 21 Retailers helped to raise funds.

Guests and dignitaries were invited, including the Deputy Lord

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Lieutenant, the Mayor and key members of the Royal British Legion; it was also fantastic to see so many veterans attend.”

Once again this year, the Lanes will be working with StagedRight to create another spectacular Poppy Appeal launch, ideas are being pulled together to reflect concert performances for ‘the troops’ throughout the years. Featuring songs sung by Vera Lynn, ‘the forces sweetheart’ her songs included We’ll Meet Again”, “The White Cliffs of Dover”, “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square”. In comparison, the young people from StagedRight will also reflect the more up to date concerts which have been held in Iraq and Afghanistan – music that captures the time and place and entertained the armed forces throughout the years. Retailers in the Lanes will also be getting involved with this year’s event, some decorating windows and others selling poppies in store.

David Jackson, Commercial Director at The Lanes said: “The Lanes is delighted to support the Poppy Appeal once again this year.The feedback and amounts raised last year surpassed all expectations and I am sure we are set for another spectacular launch.”

Alan Whitmore, Community Fundraiser for Cumbria and the Isle of Man at The Royal British Legion, said: “We are delighted to be working alongside the Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle once again this year.

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The Lanes joins us to officially launch the Poppy Appeal and mark this occasion by creating an event that appeals to old and young alike; taking a snapshot of those times to remember and not forget.The poppy is an instantly recognisable symbol of respect for those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts past and present. As the nation’s custodian of Remembrance, the Legion is committed to helping everyone understand the importance of Remembrance, so those sacrifices are never forgotten.”

The Poppy Appeal raises funds to support ex-service men and women as well as their families. Charles Byrne, Director of Fundraising at The Royal British Legion, said: “We support the entire Armed Forces community past and present. We recognise the strength of mothers, fathers, partners and kids in Armed Forces families, who serve alongside their loved ones every single day, and often need practical care and advice too. We’re encouraging people to ‘dig deep’ for the Poppy Appeal, so we can continue providing this vital support to individuals whether they are still serving, transitioning back to civilian life or have left the Services, but importantly to their dependents too.”

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By Dan Mason, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life Poppies are a nationally recognised symbol of remembrance, a way of remembering those who were lost in the First World War, or indeed any lost soldiers. The origins of this act of remembrance stem from the First World War and the fact that the poppy dominated the landscape of the front lines during spring time in Belgium, France and Gallipoli. One soldier of the Border Regiment, Pte David Johnston of Granville Rd, Carlisle, had such an affinity with the flower that he pressed one within the pages of his hymn book whilst in the trenches. This book will be on display at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life throughout November; the month of Remembrance.

In May 1915 Canadian infantryman Major John McRae penned the poem ‘In Flanders Field’ which reinforced the relationship between the poppy and the First World War. “Take up our quarrel with the foe: to you from failing hands we throw, the torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.”

This closing verse of the poem was read by an American teacher Moina Michael at a YMCA headquarters in November 1918. Right then she vowed to wear a poppy as an act of remembrance.Thanks to Miss Michael’s campaigning the American Legion had its first Poppy Appeal in 1920.

In 1921, with the help of Madame Guerin in France, a Poppy Appeal would be officially adopted by the British Legion.The British Legion ordered 9 million poppies from France and they instantly sold out raising £106,000 (nearly £30 million in today’s terms).The following year a “Poppy Factory” manned by disabled ex-servicemen was established in the UK and the appeal raised £204,000.

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Poppies used in early appeals were made from silk and other fabrics but throughout it’s history has undergone many alterations Today’s poppy pins are made from paper and every year 250 kilometres of red paper is produced at James Cropper in Kendal, Cumbria then sent to Kent to be made in to poppies.

In 2014 the Royal British Legion’s most ambitious act of Remembrance made an impact across the globe.The ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ installation at the Tower of London depicted a sea of poppies that progressively grew from July to November 2014 and used 888,246 handmade ceramic poppies.

The installation was created to mark the centenary of the First World War. All of the poppies were sold and proceeds were divided up amongst six service charities.

One of these poppies was kindly donated to Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life and is on display in the main gallery along with plaques and other memorials that honour those lost in the First World War. Cumbria’s Museum of Military, located in Carlisle Castle, tells the 300 year story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment through fascinating artefacts, new interactive features and audio/visual displays.

The museum is open all year round.

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uttermere triathlon is one of the most scenic triathlons in the country, and it will return this year on Saturday September 19.

The competition, which is organised by High Terrain Events, involves a 1.5km lake swim, a 44km road bike and 13km trail run.

Paul Wathan, operations manager for High Terrain Events, said: “The main reason we run the event each year and the reason behind the number of entries we get is the fantastic setting and we want to share the beauty of Buttermere with people.”

The event kicks off at 9:30am with the 1.5km swim across Buttermere. The water in Buttermere is considered to be the cleanest in the country; the crystal clear water makes it one of the most pleasant places to swim but watch out for flailing arms and legs if you’ve entered the competition.

Once out of the water, competitors will saddle up and take to their bicycles. The 44k road cycle will take competitors over two difficult climbs one at Honister, the other at Whinlatter pass. This is the most challenging element of the triathlon. With 25% gradients on the second section riders will have to push themselves. Once at ‘The Wall’ at the top of the pass participants will have a spectacular view including the old mine workings which are built into the hillside, before making the steep descent.

Set against a breath-taking backdrop and utilising Buttermere’s natural features the triathlon draws in competitors from all over Cumbria.

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After dismounting their bikes, it’s on to the last leg of the competition, the 13k trail run. The circular route will take them around the shores of Crummock water where participants will soak up the beautiful scenery of the east and west of this run – if they aren’t too exhausted to take it in that is. This is a relatively flat route but it offers a great combination of off road terrain.

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This competition is reasonably small and is very popular with first time competitors, Paul said: “Before entering this triathlon, you do have to look at your fitness, although it isn’t extremely difficult, you do have to have a decent level of fitness to take part. We do have specialists and medics on hand to aid anybody that needs it.”

When taking part in events like this it is important to push yourself, Paul said: “You have to be open minded, don’t give up at the first hurdle, if you have a bad swim, don’t give up because you might have a brilliant cycle or run, you never know. And even if you do feel disheartened you just have to look around you, the beauty of the location is sure to inspire you!”

Due to parking, the triathlon has a limit of 200 competitors; you must be aged 18 or over to take part. Entries close on Tuesday September 15.

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umbria has a vast and varied history which is reflected in the name of it’s towns and villages. In this issue we take a closer look at Harrington.

The origins of the name Harrington are believed to be Anglo Saxon and it’s meaning can be translated by dissecting the word itself. The first part of the word ‘Har’ is the name of a man, ‘ingas’ translates to mean ‘people’ and ton is a settlement/estate/enclosure. The original settlers were a group of people whose leader called him Har. So Harrington is, literally the settlement of Har’s people.

Now, Harrington harbour serves as a leisure facility for residence or people who work in the local area.

Harrington is also home to a nature reserve which has a reservoir attracting an abundance of rare wild life and is popular with walkers and families. With amazing views, four churches and several pubs the village is a popular destination.

Harrington is a modest village but this small settlement has a heritage that rivals any town on the West Coast. Although much of the evidence of Harrington’s industrial age has been removed or demolished the remnants remain.

In 1760, Squire Henry Curwen commissioned the building of a quay and it wasn’t long before the harbour was bustling with exports of coal and limestone. The success of the harbour resulted in a thriving ship building industry.

At its peak, Harrington had five railway stations, iron works, brick works, coal mines, chemical works as well as sand pits and quarries. All this, along with the ship building resulted in this small coastal village becoming hugely important to the Cumbrian coast.

However, as manufacturing declined the usage of the harbour dropped until, eventually, the entire harbour was sealed off for secret use during World War II when it was used as a reservoir for Magnesium extraction for aeroplanes and bombs.

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Michael Palin

Always look on (then write it down) Actor turned travel presenter Michael Palin talks to Ali Hipkin about celebrating 30 years of writing diaries, the publication of his third and final diary volume and the importance of keeping a diary.

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ichael Palin’s probably the most fascinating person I have had the pleasure of interviewing and frankly I could have talked to him all day but unfortunately I only had 15 minutes.

Michael Palin first burst onto the nations screens as part of the much loved comedy series Monty Python in 1969, since then he’s forged a career as an author, actor and travel presenter. It’s his career that is the focus of the third and final volume of his diary, Travelling to Work – Diaries 1988-1998, which has inspired his one man tour The Thirty Years Tour which sees him perform at The Sands Centre on Saturday September 26.

The Thirty Years Tour sees Michael celebrate his diaries by bringing thirty extraordinary years to life, from the end of the 1960’s when his first child was born, the start of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, to the end of the 1990’s when Python had become the most influential comedy teams in the world and Michael became a hugely successful television traveller.

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You can see Michael’s The Thirty Years Tour at The Sands Centre on Saturday September 26 tickets £29.50.

The paperback version of Travelling to Work – Diaries 1988-1998 will be available from Thursday September 24 priced £12.99, e-book £6.99

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copy of his diary was released - and he’s excited about heading out on the stage again, he said: “much more fun talking to audiences.”

It’s a much more pleasant process than talking at endless book shows. I like travelling around, not around the world but the UK so I’m taking the show to places I missed last time.” Michael’s stories will be accompanied archive footage, different film clips, photographs and recordings and go into details about what he calls “backdoor information.”

“I like an audience I can get to know. You can have an audience of 8 million people watching at home and have no idea if they think it’s any good or not but with a live audience you get instance feedback, it’s that relationship between me and an audience.”

So why has it taken Michael so long to do his own tour?

“I’ve always been busy, doing documentaries and travel series which were about two years work per series, now I’m over 70 I’m trying to be the master of my own time and make decisions about what I want to do. However, the launch of the third and final diary does not mean retirement for Michael, he joked: “I wouldn’t know what to retire from.”

His first diary covered the 1970s, was mostly Python; the second, deals with the 80s and traces his flirtation with Hollywood; now we are into the 90s. The first diary was the hardest to write, he explained: “It’s very difficult; I started several times when I was younger and failed.”

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While many will know Michael Palin from Monty Python he’s equally recognisable from his numerous travel documentaries; ruggedly handsome, immersing himself in the history and culture of each country and genuinely enjoying the experience.

The third diary ends when Michael is doing his fourth travel series, a role that some would argue Michael is made for but he remains modest about being one of our most successful television travellers, he said: “I enjoy meeting people for the sake of meeting people; the world is not a hostile place, it’s a place you can find hospitality.

Something that keeps us together in a world that, according to the papers, is falling apart is the universal heritage we share. There are far more people in this world that are hospitable than not.”

Despite being paid to travel the world it wasn’t all good and the camera’s capture every emotion, whether he was in awe of what he saw, he was enjoying himself or he was tired or ill, he admitted: “There were times I just couldn’t escape the camera and I’d think ‘just stop filming’ but it was right up to the edge work.”

Was it this honesty and continuous documentary that made Michael’s programmes so successful? Maybe, but Michael thinks it’s something else, he said: “It doesn’t require telling someone what is front of you they want you to tell them about it and what it’s like there.”

As my time with Michael runs out I’m left with a bit of a crush and wondering if Michael is need of a travel assistant for his next adventure.

For the full interview visit www.guidemags.com

It wasn’t until after Michael’s son was born and he finally managed to quit smoking that he had an urge to try starting another diary, he said: “I had this serge of will power ‘what else can I do that I’ve always wanted to?’ so I started a diary.”

Michael’s diaries are incredibly honest, particularly when it comes to describing the death of his mother and his fellow Python Graham Chapman which he wrote about hours after he heard the news which makes them genuine, he said: “Diaries are the whole story, you might remember something but when you can read back about it you realise that the real story is much more complex, an autobiography smoothes things out but life is much more haphazard than that.”

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The Call of the Cuckoo

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rom the mischievous spirit of Tom Fool that is said to haunt the grounds of Muncaster Castle to the infamous haunted undercroft at Carlisle train station there’s no denying that Cumbria has its fair share of supernatural activity but not all the ghost stories of the county are well known. One such story is that of the Cuckoo Arch, which once stood over Stainburn Road.

The story is a beautiful tragedy, surrounded by romance, death and devastation; it has all the elements needed for a compelling story. It begins with a young widowed yeoman named Weltem, who lived in Stainburn in 1618 with his daughter, Alice.

that the call of a cuckoo before saying goodbye is a good omen. He explained that if he didn’t return before spring, she was to, return to the arch on the first day of spring and listen for the Cuckoo, he said: “Once you hear the cuckoo you will either see me or hear from me.

Alice is said to have blossomed into a young woman with beauty beyond compare. By the time she reached the age of 19 suitors were travelling from all over Cumbria in an attempt to woo her and win her hand in marriage.

However, it was all in vain as she showed no interest in any of the bachelors.

Alice did not hear from her fiancé in the summer, autumn or winter. Just as she was losing hope, spring arrived. She was sitting in the garden when she heard the call of a Cuckoo, not once but three times. She rushed to reach the arch but there was no one there.

It was only when Alice met a handsome Cavalier who was paying a visit to Sir Henry Curwen that she showed any interest.The Cavalier was overwhelmed by Alice’s beauty and resolved to win her over.

Successful, he and Alice set a date for their wedding. The young couple where set to be married, but, before they had chance to hold the wedding, the young Cavalier, whose name was never revealed, was called to London to help deter rioters in the capital.

Unaware of how long it would be before they saw each other again Alice and her young lover were parted. Their parting took place on a spring morning on the bridge over Stainburn Road where Alice pleaded with her lover to stay true to her and he reassured her that he would return.

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She waited, quickly losing hope. As night fell, Alice headed home, devastated and deflated she walked through the arch towards home. As she walked she was startled to see a figure in the mist…it was him, her cavalier, but he was injured and covered in blood which was quickly gushing from a wound on his head.

The cavalier held out his arms urging Alice to join him, before she could move he faded into the mist. In shock, Alice collapsed; she was found by her father the next morning.

Alice regained consciousness and recovered well, she spent the day wondering if what she had seen was real?

She ate, and headed to bed without complaint of illness, never to awaken. Her father found her dead in her bed the next day.

To this day nobody can explain her un-timely death. The legend spread, and it was said that if you stood beneath the arch on the first day of spring, Alice and the cavalier would appear. Unfortunately, the arch has now been dismantled but you can still visit its foundations, and perhaps you’ll see the young couple?

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Lucy Rose

Danielle Murphy talks to Lucy Rose about her love of Cumbria, tea and learning to find her voice.

From a backing singer for Bombay Bicycle Club to gaining regular national airplay with her song ‘Like an Arrow’ Lucy Rose seems to have come out of nowhere. While Lucy might only just be appearing on the radar it seems that she’s had Cumbria in her sights for a while and she’s preparing to perform at The Brickyard, Carlisle on Sunday October 25.

This will be Lucy’s second visit to Cumbria in just a few short months. She performed her fourth consecutive year at Kendal Calling in August, she said: “I didn’t want to leave; I wish I could have stayed longer. Kendal Calling is one of those festivals that I will always love, they have always supported me. It’s just a completely different atmosphere to the bigger festivals. It’s one of my favourite and I always look forward to it.”

Although Lucy’s obviously an advocate for our local music scene this will be her first gig in Carlisle, she said: “I have never played in Carlisle before. I actually asked to put it on my tour; I want to play in more cities just to get used to it. I also know how lovely Cumbrian people are, from those that I’ve met at Kendal Calling so I am excited to see how this will go.”

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Lucy will be touring with her new album ‘Work it out’, her song ‘Like an Arrow’ has been extremely popular receiving regular airplay on BBC Radio One, she said: “I don’t really know how well my songs are doing. It’s difficult to understand it really but it is lovely when people approach me and say how much they enjoy my music.”

Music has always been of Lucy’s life, she played the drums in the school orchestra and tinkled on the piano but it was the guitar she was really interested in.

She said: “My sisters played the piano and, as the youngest, I would just copy everything they did. It was only when they left school and I travelled to school alone that I noticed a guitar shop on the way.

I would pop in and talk to the gentleman about guitars,; because I was in an all-girls school we didn’t really have guitar lessons so I had never played one and I didn’t know anything about them. I became more and more curious about the instrument until eventually I asked my parents for one, they very abruptly told me: ‘No, you have too many instruments’. So I started to save what money I could and I bought one for £25. I took it home and taught myself how to play, and I just fell in love with the sound.”

She didn’t stop with the guitar, Lucy wanted to sing and I was astonished to hear that the beautiful, haunting voice I’ve heard so many times didn’t come easily, she explained: “I couldn’t sing to save my life. I wasn’t in the school choir because my voice was too low. It took a long time for me to find my voice; you have to practice, and train your voice.”

After becoming more confident with her voice and her skills on the guitar, Lucy began doing small gigs, she would go to open mic nights just to practice and see what people thought of her songs.

At 18 she was all set to head off to University to study Geography, but a spontaneous, young and curious Lucy decided to try a career in music.

She said: “Not everybody was thrilled with my decision, but it was what I wanted. I would travel around London performing in bars and club.

Then I met Jack, who everybody knows from Bombay Bicycle club. We just hit it off and started jamming together. It was only when he asked me to do backing vocals on his album that my career really kicked off.”

Lucy’s gigs are totally different to anything you’ll have experienced before, not only has she got a completely unique sound but it’s when she sells her own tea (which Fearne Cotton is a big fan of), chocolates and jams and chutneys at them, she said “I started the tea because I drink earl grey and builders tea and I was just wasting so many tea bags that I decided to create a tea bag with the best of both. It started as a selfish endeavour but people seem to enjoy it.The chocolate I sell for my house mate who makes his own chocolates, the flat always stinks of chocolate but it’s not a bad thing, I suppose.The chutneys that I sell are actually from a brand called Rubies in the Rubble, which is an organisation that uses waste vegetables and fruit to create jams and other preserves to sell. Then all the money goes towards helping the hungry.”

After talking to Lucy I can’t wait to see her at The Brickyard and if you ask me it won’t be long before this girl is playing arena gigs so make the most of the opportunity to see her at intimate venue while you can.

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Red is the colour of danger, of passion, of seduction, a festive colour and the colour of remembrance.

Red lips and nails scream old Hollywood glamour and instantly conjure up images of the 40s and 50s.

Around this time of year we start seeing red everywhere, Christmas stock starts flooding the shelves, red hats and gloves that promise to brighten up any cold, dull day and everyone is sporting the same significant red accessory; the poppy.

Psychologists have spent years studying the effects of this bold colour, looking into how it makes us feel when we wear it and how it makes others feel.

Studies have confirmed the power of the colour when it comes to attracting attention; both men and women find the opposite sex more attractive when they see them wearing red. One study showed that waitresses wearing red, particularly red lipstick, gained bigger tips than those that didn’t.

Wearing red can help increase confidence, motivation and even promote leadership skills.

Red is not a colour everyone feels comfortable with, wearing red requires bravery, but with so many positive associations. This is definitely the time to bring a bit of red into your wardrobe.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some of the top red items on the market right now.

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Men A red shirt is a wardrobe staple You can wear it to the office on those days where you need to impress, show your colleagues and superiors that you’re confident and able, or wear it on a hot date and show her you’re not afraid to stand out from the crowd.

This shirt from Topman is a gorgeous deep red colour, can be buttoned up for a formal look, or leave a couple undone for a loose laid back image.

This shirt is just £25 and with it’s versatility, will last well into the colder months.

Ladies A red dress is the way to give yourself the confidence to get what you want.

Pair it with heels and you’re ready to be the life and soul of the party.

Wear with a pair of tights and matching shoes to show everyone at work who’s the boss.

This split red dress is bright and beautiful, and will accent all your best bits, which is all of them! A gold necklace or a gold bracelet is the perfect way to finish this outfit off. If wearing red clothes isn’t something you feel comfortable with there are alternatives, ladies you could lean towards red lipstick. Gents, choose a red tie for a subtler approach and little by little, you could find yourself implementing more red into your wardrobe and reaping all the benefits that go with it!

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Introduction

From the moment we put a sheet (or in my case a net curtain) over our heads we start to imagine what our weddings will be like. I remember running into the kitchen, aged about 5, after watching a Flintstones video where Pebbles and Bam-Bam get married and saying “Mum when I get married I’m going to say ‘I Yabba-Dabba Do’ instead of I do!” My mum looked at me like I’d gone mad, thankfully I have grown out of that idea but I haven’t grown out of wondering how my wedding will turn out.

Once you’ve found your Prince Charming and you’ve got the ring you have the incredibly exciting task of turning your dream wedding into a reality. It’s all smiles and champagne until you realise you don’t know the first thing about planning a wedding, most of us have never planned one before so how do you know where to start? Take a step back a breath; you’ve picked up The Bride Guide so you’re already thinking on the right lines.

We’ve been talking to the experts to find out what you should be looking for and thinking about when your choosing your venue, flowers and, of course, the dress. Plus Bridget Foster gives us the load down on bridal make up and Browns of Lockerbie tell us what’s in for bridal hair for Spring/Summer ‘16 and we’ve even squeezed in a little survival guide for Grooms.The one piece of advice all our experts seems to give is to book early.

Your wedding is ultimately a celebration of your love and commitment to each other so enjoy this time, make decisions and choose things that represent you as a couple.

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Venue Reception Venue Registrar Accommodation Marquee Hire Caterers Photographer Flowers Cake

Transport Hair and make-up Dress Shoes

Bridal accessories e.g. veil tiara

Bridesmaids Groom & Groomsmen Rings Save the date cards Invites Favours

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Whether it’s classic Roses or the modern posy of Gypsophila, flowers can make a wedding; they complement the bridal ensemble and brighten up the day. Sarah Dean from Bay Tree Florists, Denton Road, Carlisle, spoke to us about what to look for when you’re looking for the perfect florist.

The secret to planning a successful wedding is to be organised, you should never underestimate the importance of forward planning. Once you’ve booked the venue get the florist and the photographer booked. Sarah believes that the earlier you book your florist the better, she said: “You have to remember that most florists have at least two or three weddings every week, so the best way to ensure you can book your date is to do it as soon as you know it, even if you’re not sure what kind of flowers you want yet. I would recommend booking a florist a year in advance, six months at the absolute latest.

Every florist is different, so the best thing you can do is speak to them and make your own judgements.”

Finding a florist is important, so do your research before you make a final decision, Sarah said: “Ask around, find out what other peoples experiences have been like with that particular florist. It’s all word of mouth and reputation.”

The last few years have seen a rise in the popularity of Gypsophila but it’s all changing, Sarah explained: “We have had such a mix this year. Unlike previous years which have been dominated by roses there has been a huge variety.”

“Gypsophila is defiantly more popular than it once was, but so are so many others. It’s hard to pin down what is going to be the most popular choice next.”

It is extremely important to keep in contact with your florist, Sarah said: “Ask questions; your florist is an expert and will be able to tell you which colours match and which don’t. Keeping in touch keeps you and the florist up to date.

I would recommend getting in touch with you florist once a month, even if it’s just over the phone.”

“Sometimes we do whole weddings over the phone, but it’s always nice to meet the bride in person, you become so familiar with people and it’s always nice to be involved in such an important day.”

The budget is never far from the mind of any bride or groom so think about the season you’re getting married in when you’re looking at flowers, Sarah said: “The price of flowers will rise when they’re not in season so it is important to think about your budget and work around what you can afford as well as what you like.”

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F i n d i n g t h e Pe r fe c t D r e s s

Officially the venue is at the top of the priority list but you can almost guarantee it’s the dress that’s really at the top of the brides list.

Since the moment she said “yes” she’s been thinking her dream dress but when faced with rails of white, cream, ivory and gold, beaded corsets, strapless dresses, sweetheart necklines, fishtails, net skirts, satin, lace and silk how do you find The One? Rachel McGlennon of Songbird, Keswick and Blush Whitehaven told us how to go about finding “The” Dress.

Most women start thinking about their wedding dress from a young age, but underestimate how far in advance they need to start looking, Rachael said: “I would recommend you start looking about 12 months before the wedding. Obviously there are women who start looking well in advance and others last minute but by leaving it too late you limit your options. Dresses can take up to six months to arrive and then you may need time for alterations.”

on screen, or in a magazine, won’t necessarily suit your body.

It’s different for everyone, Rachael said: “You have to be open minded, it can be daunting walking in to a bridal shop with so many dresses. Even if you have an idea about what shape you want try on a variety of styles.”

Lace has been a popular choice with brides for the last few years and it looks to continue next year, Rachael said: “There will be lots of lace in 2016, something which has been creeping in though, is back detail. I think we will see a lot of backless and embroidered backed dresses in coming months.”

Most brides have a couple of fittings; one when the dress arrives in store and one or two with a seamstress, but it ultimately depends on how much work needs to be carried out. Many bridal shops say the absolute latest to find the dress is eight months ahead.

“The best advice I can give is keep an open mind, and trust us, we are there to look after you and we will advise you the best we can,” said Rachael, “You should also be aware of who you take with you. Don’t take the whole entourage, I recommend one or two people, that way you’re not overwhelmed by opinions.

Most importantly, relax, the experience is supposed to be a wonderful one that you will always remember.

Equally, it’s important to go to bridal shops with an open mind.You need to be aware that what you like the look of

Just ease into it, get comfortable and the right dress will find you!”

It’s because ALL wedding dresses, unless bespoke, need to be sent away for alteration… whether it’s an adjustment to the hemline or the bust.

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The Bride at Her Best

It’s the bride’s prerogative to look her best on the big day but with hundreds of eyes on you (and the groom) all day it can put you under huge pressure.

Demi Moore once said: “I’m a big believer that if you focus on good skin care, you really won’t need a lot of make-up”. It’s not bad advice and it’s worth bearing in mind in the days, weeks and even months leading up to the big event. Sally Lankaster from Oxley’s Health Spa has some advice to help you get your skin wedding photo ready. If you don’t already have a skin care regime in place, Sally recommends you start one as soon as possible, she said: “You want a complete regime which includes exfoliating, cleansing, toning and moisturising. You should start it at least two months prior to the wedding, however

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I would begin as far in advance as possible to give your skin time to get used to the products and to adjust and settle.”

It’s not just about having a daily skin care routine a lot of brides opt for skin treatments like microdermabrasion for scarring or a series of facials in the weeks leading up the wedding. Sally said: “I would recommend having any treatments you’re thinking about a few weeks in advance, even a month before the wedding.Your skin will often get worse before it gets better so it is important to give it some time.”

Facials in particular can cause break outs and redness, it’s also best to avoid wearing a lot of make-up for 24 hours after a facial.

There’s always a new skin care product on the shelves which promises flawless skin but Sally recommends one product above all the rest, she said: “Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise!

Moisturiser is possibly the most important product to use for your skin, not only can it help with dry or oily skin but it gives your skin a dewy and youthful glow.”

It’s not all about the face, you’ll want to feel every bit as gorgeous in your own skin as you do in your dress which is where Oxley’s comes in, Sally said: “We do full body exfoliations on a lot of brides-to-be and find it particularly popular.

It leaves you with beautifully soft skin.”

We can’t guarantee that you won’t have a break out days before the wedding but if you think like Demi and follow Sally’s advice you’ll be well on your way to beautiful skin on the big day.

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The first and most important step when planning your wedding is finding and booking your perfect venue.

The dress might be something we all dream of but, the venue can give your wedding the wow factor.

The majority of venues have the facilities to cater for both large and small wedding receptions We spoke to wedding so it’s important to think about how big your co-ordinator Jenny at party will be, with this in mind Jenny, Wedding Hundith Hill Hotel, about C0-ordinator at Hundith Hill said: “The first what to look for when you’re thing to think about is how many people are trying to find the venue of going to attend and whether the venues you your dreams. visit can cater for your numbers.”

It’s vital that you think carefully about your budget before you start looking at venues, having a set amount of money will prevent you from spending unnecessarily. Jenny explained: “A budget is always important.

One of the biggest problems is brides choosing things they want then not being able to afford them at the final stages of the wedding planning.”

“We find cost is the most important thing for brides; they want to know how much they are going to spend but they also look for the little things, like room hire charges. We don’t charge extra for room hire and this is very popular with brides,’’ says Jenny.

You may also want to think about how much additional work you want to put into your big day. Converted barns can make beautiful, quirky venues but most of them need to be furnished, which means sourcing tables, chairs, catering and maybe even carpets in addition to your table decoration.The venue sets the theme for the wedding so you need to consider what you want.

Food is another factor to think about when picking a venue.

Do you want a Buffet or a roast? Jenny said: “We recommend you choose something easy, simple and that is universal. We recommend people choose a roast lunch because people know it and generally enjoy it.”

To make the whole experience easier for both the venue and the couple it is important to communicate, Jenny said: “Keep to meetings.Your ideas will change a lot before the big day, so keep the venue informed.”

Jenny said: “We work hard to make sure that the brides and grooms get what they want on the day. We keep in constant contact so that everybody is up to date with everything and to make sure everything runs smoothly.”

By staying in contact with your venue, you can ensure your day runs to plan. All of these factors make up everything you need to think about when it comes to choosing a venue for your big day.

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The Mother of The Bride

Specialising in mother of the bride outfits Susan Dowes, Genevieive, is a dream come true for any mother of the bride worrying about her outfit, she said: “The very first thing you need to think about is the colour scheme. This will determine what colours you should be looking for. I always advise customers to go for a subtle and soft colour that matches the bridal party.”

“I would advise going with the bride, she knows the colour scheme she wants and she is likely to be the most honest.”

It’s important to choose an outfit you feel confident in, Susan said: “You have to find something you are comfortable in. If you’re not 100% happy this will affect your confidence and the way you hold yourself will be completely different. You want to shine so make sure you are content with your choice.”

But this doesn’t mean you can’t try something new, Susan said: “Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Experiment and be daring because you never know, you might try something on that you are unsure about on the hanger and completely fall in love with it once you’ve tried it on. Try on a wide range of outfits before making a final decision.”

“The typical straight fitted chiffon dress, with a little jacket is still very popular at the minute. It’s a classy look and you can wear the outfit again.”

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The Mother of the bride is one of the most important people at the wedding, besides the bride and groom, of course. Her outfit should be elegant and complement the colour of the bridal party. For some, shopping for an important outfit like this is a daunting prospect, that’s where Susan Dowes of Genevieve, Warwick Road, Carlisle comes in.

If you really want to stand apart from the crowd, you should buy your outfit from an independent business, Susan said: “I always recommend buying from independent shops, it is the only way you can really ensure that you are wearing something unique and nobody else will show up in the same thing. It would be a bit awkward if the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom turned up in the same outfit.”

Finding the perfect outfit can be a lengthy process, Susan said: “One of the most important things to do is take your

time. There is no rush, enjoy yourself whilst trying on the different outfits and have a laugh. Just don’t panic, you will find something you like, you just need to be willing to try a variety of different styles.”

Instead of looking at it as a daunting task, try and enjoy yourself and use it as an opportunity to spend some quality time with the bride before she walks up the aisle.

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Hair Styles

With a hundred things to organise your hair is probably at the bottom of your ‘to-do’ list, but it shouldn’t be. Here, Dawn Anderson, Senior Stylist & Salon Coordinator at Browns Lockerbie and Dumfries tells us why your hair needs almost as much consideration as the dress and what’s in for 2016.

As a bride for summer 2016 myself, this is something that I am already thinking about. When it comes to the hair you need to look at styles and hair pieces that are going to complement your dress and tie your theme together.

By Dawn Anderson Senior Stylist & Salon Coordinator at Browns Lockerbie and Dumfries

There are two big hair trends on the bridal runways for spring/summer 16 and they couldn’t be more different.

We’re seeing the return of some classic hairstyles like the chignon which creates an elegant bridal look.

Some have intricate detail but most are very sleek and polished, embellished with striking hair combs and slides; letting accessories do the talking.

In contrast to the polished look is a much softer, more relaxed approach to bridal hair; the more romantic, the better. Beach waves are key in creating a relaxed hair style on the big day. Hair can be worn in braids or soft loose waves, up or down, deconstructed and undone with lots of fresh flowers to create a rustic feel.

When thinking about how you want to wear your hair on your wedding day you should also think about who you want to do your hair. Keep it simple; if you have a regular stylist who you trust, great! If not, you should investigate salons in and around the area you have chosen for your big day.

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Essential Checklist

· Research your salon

Most wedding venues will have some recommendations but I always advise checking them out, at least online, to get an idea of their background. Look for hair-up specialists and experience in backstage and editorial work.

It’s essential to have a trial with the stylist before the wedding to give you piece of mind. It’s best to start looking at hairstyles once you’ve found the dress, that way your stylist can tailor the style to complement not only you but the whole look.

· Pick your dress

· Have a trial

· build the right texture in the hair · Have a wonderful day!

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Groom Sur vival Guide

It’s natural to think that the bride is the primary focus of the wedding. The first question people usually ask about a wedding is what was the dress like? How did the bride wear her hair? Did she have a veil? But a wedding is about two people and the groom is not to be forgotten. We’ve compiled up a mini Grooms Guide to ensure you make the most of your wedding.

Get Involved: This is your wedding too. Take some of the stress off your bride-to-be. Give her your opinion, think hard about venues, and choose some songs you’d like to hear. Don’t just stay in the background.

The Suit: It’s a given that your outfit isn’t going to cause as much of a stir as the brides but that doesn’t mean you can’t look dapper. Really think about what you want to wear, do you want something traditional or something more original?

What will you feel comfortable in? Generally the bride chooses the colour scheme but don’t be afraid to put your stamp on the day with your outfit.

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The Speech: For most men, writing the wedding speech is one their most daunting duties but it doesn’t have to be full of gags or make everyone cry; just relax and think. Write a list of memorable moments you and your partner have shared, whether they’re funny, romantic, or just how she makes you feel.Your speech should be about your relationship; talk about how you met, what she looked like when you first kissed her, why you wanted to marry her. All of these things compiled will make a moving speech.

Beauty Prep: Yes, you’ve read that correctly. Just as many eyes will be on you as the bride so it’s a day for you to look your best as well. Most salons offer package treatments to relax and tidy up the groom or just treat yourself to a hot towel shave.

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The Stag Do: We all know what happens on a stag night: lots of alcohol, silly behaviour and lots of laughter. But don’t do anything that you will regret; if you think that what you’re about to do could have bad repercussions, it’s probably best not to do it. Think carefully about who you invite or you could find yourself with one eyebrow or naked in a field.

On the day: Be prepared. Have your suit ready, make sure you’ve broken your shoes in and you’ve had a shave. It’s the little things that women remember so arrange for some flowers to be sent to the bride while she’s getting ready; she won’t forget that. Most importantly, enjoy yourself! You are marrying the woman you love, you will have family and friends around you, so cherish the day!

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When it comes to bridal make-up I, obviously, have a lot to talk about. I’ve had a fantastic season meeting and making-up lots brides who have their own individual style and ideas, from glamour, to vintage to natural beauty.

Ultimately, how you’re made up on the big day is your choice. I can guide you and suggest ideas that you may not have thought of but don’t let anyone tell you what you “should” have; every Bride is individual.

Annie and Carragh’s wedding is a perfect example of working with the client to create the look they want. Annie booked me to do both hair and make up for their civil ceremony in Knipe Hall in August this year. Annie knew exactly what she wanted and had sent images of hair and makeup prior to our trial. Carragh didn’t wear makeup and I could see she was quite nervous especially as Annie wanted vintage style make up with flick eyeliner and red lips.

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I prepared Annie’s hair first and then went straight to Carragh’s makeup so she could sit and relax instead of feeling nervous.

Makeup artists approach “none wearers” more cautiously than any other client, we are strange creatures. to them.

We come along, typically, with a large suitcase on wheels full of lotions and potions, we dress in black, our makeup and hair is generally immaculate and our eyes are gazing over your 10 year old mascara in disgust. We take over your kitchen table and window sills and drink your coffee; we tell you what you should have been doing all your life as we stare down at you with a makeup brush in hand and transform you into someone new.

A good, experienced makeup artist understands your apprehension and just wants to help you feel amazing and create a more enhanced version of yourself. If you’re happy we’re happy. Simple.

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Carragh wore my favourite soft blonde brow pencil by MUA £1, her eyes were naturally contoured with a tight liner in her upper lashline making her eyes whiter and brighter. Skin was kept clear and glowing with my Laura Mercier Illuminator and mineral powder. I finished and completed her look with a Dior Addict lipstick.These are great for a natural look as the lipsticks are so sheer they just give a hue of colour.

I completed Carragh’s look by adding volume and body into her hair, which looked relaxed but polished with her strapless dress.

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Annie didn’t wear a lot of makeup either but she knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding day.

She had a 1950’s style wedding dress with a full skirt which cut off below the knee showing her red shoes.

Classic red lips can be difficult as not everybody suits them; the eyes need to be clean and defined enough so the bride doesn’t feel like a different person.

In my opinion skin needs to be stunningly flawless but natural looking and not heavy and matt. Annie wore my Nars foundation and she choose Mac’s classic red lipstick Ruby Woo to match her shoes.

Blusher needs to be judged at the end and gradually added to give enough warmth but not over do the look.

I completed Annie’s look by styling her hair into a French roll with details of pin curls on the top.

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Lancôme 24h foundation: it’s matt without looking dry, dull and dated. It’s fresh and photographically perfect; ideal for summer, weddings abroad or oily skin.

Channel CC cream: Creates a smooth and well rested look as well as giving a nice bit of coverage as well, which is great for pigmented or blemished skin.

Lips

Julia my bride on the June 6 had taken my advice about Streak by Urban Decay £16; a beautiful summer coral colour that brightens everybody’s skin.

She came back and bought Streak in the new sheer version, which was much more subtle and shiny on the lips. My Bride Katy on the August 8 had bought her own favourite red lipstick. Maybelline super stay 24hr in red passion £4.50.

She told me it didn’t come off when she kissed anyone and only needed to be retouched after food and she knew it wouldn’t dry her lips out.

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Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in 81 Fantasme: A client introduced me to Channel Illusion, Fasntasme is a white silver glitter and it is subtly stunning, dab a small amount with fingers over the lid or in the inner corners and you will look and feel like a princess. I went out and bought another colour in the range (95 Mirage More of a dirty gold tone) that I could use as a darker base rather than to highlight.

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Churros and Chocolate

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The Cumbrian summer…. Ermmm, what can I say that hasn`t already been whinged about? I won`t go rubbing it in any more than I need to as I’m sure that we`re all a bit delicate on the subject of weather this year.

My recipe for this issue is a bit of a comforter for the chilly Autumnal nights and downright freezing winter ones which are no doubt heading our way pretty soon. Churros and Chocolate , are a true marriage made in heaven.

The original recipe for Churros is unknown. Some say that it was brought to Portugal and Spain from China, while others claim that its origins lie in Mexico and Southern America. The recipe has now spread its wings worldwide and has been tweaked and adapted countless times.

I`ve never actually made Churros before so after researching various recipes, taste testing them and adapting them to suit my own taste I came up with the version below which has a nice crispy coat and a moist dough interior. Have a little play around yourselves and see what suits you best, it`s all good fun and the kids love the mess.

The best place to eat this one is lying on the carpet in front of the T.V; it’s dark night’s comfort food at its very best.

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My recipe for this issue is a bit of a comforter for the chilly Autumnal nights and downright freezing winter ones

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75g - Butter 250ml - Water ¼ Tsp - Salt 140g – Plain Flour (Sifted) 3 - Eggs ( Beaten ) A bottle of Sunflower or vegetable oil for frying.

Caster Sugar with added Cinnamon or chopped Lavender for coating the Churros.

Method 1. Heat the Butter and Water together in a pan and bring it to a `rolling` boil.

2. Add the Salt to the Flour and then add this to the Water / Butter mixture. Remove from the heat.

3. Stir really well with a wooden spoon until the dough is smooth and leaves the sides of the pan.

4. Add half of the Egg mixture and beat in well until the dough comes together.

5. Add more of the Egg mixture but only until you have a dough with a nice piping consistency.

6. 6, Fit a piping bag with a Churros or Star nozzle and fill the bag with the Churros dough.

7. Heat the oil to 170 deg and then pipe in the Churros dough , snip to length with scissors.

8. Fry until crisp and Golden , then drain and toss in the Sugar mixture.

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400g - Good quality Chocolate (70% or above) 200ml - Full Cream Milk 2 /4 Tbs - double Cream The crushed seeds from 4 Cardamom pods 2 strips - Orange or Mandarin zest.(use a veg peeler)

There`s no end to discovering nice flavours to perfume your hot Chocolate drink with. If you just want pure quality flavours then use a good 75% Chocolate and full cream milk. If, like me, you want to experiment then try using Rose water / dried Rose petals or Lavender flowers. I used Mandarin zest and Cardamom seeds to flavour mine subtly.

Method 1. Chop the Chocolate with a knife and place in a jug.

2. Heat the Milk, Cream, Cardamom and zest and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Pour the hot liquid through a sieve and on to the Chocolate.

4. Wait a couple of minutes and then whisk or blend together.

5. Serve hot or cold. The Chocolate will set in the fridge to a lovely dip.

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We find out if Oxley’s Head Chef, Mike Fahmy, can handle the heat Mike Fahmy has been a chef for 39 years and is the chef at Oxley’s Bistro.

Mike has worked all over Cumbria and all over the world, including the 5 star Hilton hotel in Munich. He has a passion for fresh and locally produced ingredients and recreating recipes especially if it means giving them a Mediterranean twist.

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

Not really, I try and keep it simple at home. I have a busy life outside of the kitchen so i’m not really one of those chefs that spends their days off in the kitchen

“Many of those out there today are personalities more than chefs”

What is your first memory of the kitchen?

When I left school at 16 I started work as a waiter in a hotel in Kendal, while waiting for a vacancy in the kitchen. After just two weeks, I decided powdered soups, powdered mash potatoes and frozen vegetables wasn’t for me and I left soon after.

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

Calves and sheep brains! I Don’t like the texture though so I’ve never actually tasted it.

What is your favourite type of cuisine?

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern. I like the blends of spices and herbs that they use.

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

Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Although it was expensive, my wife and I treated ourselves for our silver wedding anniversary.

The food, service and ambiance were all amazing.

Who is your favourite celebrity chef?

Marco Pierre White. I like his no nonsense approach and he doesn’t mess around with food unless it is going to improve it. Many of those out there today are personalities more than chefs.

What is your ultimate comfort food?

Having spent 2 years working in Cyprus, I love sitting at a table and enjoying a meze style meal, with a selection of different dishes, enjoying a good bottle of wine and if the weathers good sitting outside.

What is your idea of food hell?

Tripe or brains

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What are you most likely to cook at home?

Fresh fish, chicken and Mediterranean vegetarian dishes. We don’t tend to eat much red meat at home.

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Braised Red Cabbage

Much loved family business Katie’s Kitchen has a new home and has relocated to The Royal Oak, Pow street, Workington and it’s given the business a new lease of life.

Autumn is here, the leaves are starting to turn and the blackberries are ripe for the picking.

Blackberry picking is a great activity to do with children but it’s easy to get carried away and end up with several tubs full and no idea what to do with them all. If you can’t face endless jars of blackberry jams, pies and crumbles then try something different like this recipe for braised red cabbage with blackberries; lovely comfort food that’s perfect with a roast or a hearty stew.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

25 g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 500 g red cabbage, quartered, woody core cut away, sliced 2 tbsp light muscovado sugar 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp ground mixed spice 150 ml apple juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 225 g blackberries

The new premises allow more space and have allowed the owners to add a new dimension to the business.

By day it remains the same Katie’s Kitchen everyone has come to know and love but by night it’s all change and it turns into a pub serving bar meals and alcohol.

Since Katie’s Kitchen was set up by Andrew and Hazel McKeating, in 2011, it has operated successfully from it’s Jane Street premises but it just wasn’t big enough for the popular café. Hazel said: “We wanted bigger premises than when we were in Jane Street because we just didn’t have the room. Now we have one level with 20 tables instead of 14 which gives the business room to grow.”

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Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and fry for three to four minutes, stirring until softened. Stir in the red cabbage then the sugar, vinegar, spice and apple juice. Season well with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook gently on the hob for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring from time to time until the red cabbage is tender. Add the blackberries and cook gently for 10 minutes.

This can be made earlier in the day and reheated in the pan or heated in the microwave.

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The reaction to the move has been positive with more customers passing and popping in, Hazel said: “We have been really busy, we have a lot more foot fall than we did on Jane Street.

Also the nights over the weekends have been pretty busy; it’s great.”

Another new addition to Katie’s Kitchen/Royal Oak is the introduction of night time entertainment, having already had a karaoke night, they have acts lined-up for the future, Hazel said: “We really wanted to implement the entertainment into our new premises, we already have some lined up for this year, so it’s all really coming together nicely.”

Despite all the changes some things remain the same including Nan’s lovely cakes, Hazel’s legendary quiches and the friendly faces that serve you.

Katie’s Kitchen/Royal Oak can offer you a genuine home-made meal. Whether you are enjoying a breakfast in the morning or going for an evening meal, you can rely on Katie’s Kitchen to provide you with an excellent dining experience.

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Horizon

Neff appliances make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure; anticipate all your needs and desires; marry innovation and design, style and versatility. Whatever you’re doing in the kitchen, you’ll find the perfect partner in your Neff appliance. Chefs around the country are choosing Neff appliances and they are featured on BBC programmes such as The Great British Bake Off and Nigel Slater Cookery Shows.

The kitchen is often the most important room in the house; it’s the room in which we spend most of our time; preparing food, eating, relaxing, socializing and entertaining family and friends.

At Horizon Tile & Bathroom Centre in Workington we aim to design a kitchen or living space which complements your lifestyle, family needs and enthusiasm for cooking.

Central to the design of your new kitchen is selecting the appliances which match your ability and enthusiasm for cooking, as well as working in the kitchen we have designed for you.

Horizon Tile & Bathroom Centre is a Neff Master Partner, and our sales team have extensive knowledge of the whole, innovative range of quality products available from Neff. We can advise and help you choose the appliances which will match your enthusiasm for cooking as well as your budget.

To help you get to know the new and exciting range of Neff ovens and compact appliances, Horizon Tile & Bathroom Centre are hosting a Cookery Demonstration on Saturday September 26 from 10am – 4pm. Home Economist Jill Weatherburn will be preparing and cooking a wonderful selection of dishes, all of which you can taste!

If you are thinking of updating your kitchen in the near future, or even just replacing appliances, come along to Horizon Tile & Bathroom on Saturday September 26 to experience the new range of Neff appliances.

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here’s no denying that Christmas is a hectic time for everyone, so this year why not relax, enjoy the time with your family and leave the cooking for Café Ria? At Café Ria, Lily Hall, Workington, they work hard to ensure that everybody has the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas dinner. Ayfer Koc, owner at Café Ria said: “I know how busy people can be throughout the Christmas season, many are too busy to cook Christmas dinner or find it stressful.

I provide this service to ensure everybody gets the most out of this special day.”

With over 20 years catering experience, Café Ria offers exceptional service and good homemade meals and fresh food.

Ordering Christmas dinner for Café Ria gives you more freedom; if you have plans to go away over Christmas you can ensure that a family member doesn’t go without a delicious and traditional Christmas lunch.

Best of all you can have Christmas dinner delivered straight to your door. Bookings are being taken now and they recommend booking at least a month in advance.

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Foodies from all over Cumbria look forward to the Taste Cumbria food festival every year. The event, which is now in its sixth year, is set to return to Cockermouth on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September with a tasty line-up of experts.

Taste Cumbria sees the return of Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan, who will be appearing next to Olympic alpine skier Chemmy Alcott, an ambassador of the Lakes Distillery at Bassenthwaite and Bake Off favourite Richard Burr.

Richard won the heart of the nation in the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off last year as the builder with a love of baking. True to his trade Richard always had a pencil behind his ear while creating mouth watering show stoppers and tasty signature dishes. His visit to Cockermouth coincides with the launch of his own recipe book: B.I.Y Bake It Yourself.

Visitors can enjoy the fantastic free producers market with over 100 stalls, chefs’ demos, exclusive master classes and a pop-up restaurant where guests can sample Simon Rogan’s amazing menu.

This year the destination of the popular popup restaurant will be kept under wraps until the first sitting, all that organisers will divulge is that it has the most stunning views in every direction, and definitely isn’t your usual foodie destination.

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Other highlights of the weekend include a beer festival at Jennings Brewery, in association with Moo! Bars, and comedy and music in the Trout Marquee. The beer festival and comedy kick start the festival on the Friday night, with more beer and music on the Saturday

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Last year the event bought 30,000 visitors from Cumbria and further afield to the small market town. Tickets are on sale now for the master classes, pop-up restaurant and Trout events, but they’re selling fast so food lovers are urged to buy now or miss out.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.tastecumbria.com or call 01228 612000.

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Isuzu Fur y D-Max

Isuzu launches new addition to D-Max range Isuzu UK is storming into the second half of 2015 with the addition of the D-Max Fury, an exclusiveto-the-UK model that boosts the D-Max pick-up range to 10 variants.

The new Fury packs a real punch with a number of unique style enhancements and technology upgrades.

Based on the Eiger double-cab model, the special edition can be tamed from just £19,999 (CVOTR), representing a saving of around £2000 compared to buying the accessories separately. Fury is available with either manual or auto transmission.

The attention-grabbing style of the D-Max Fury starts with the stunning and unique Magma Red metallic paint finish, while bold 17-inch, five-spoke grey alloy wheels shod with 255/65 R17 Pirelli Scorpion tyres emphasise the pick-up’s powerful road presence.The exterior upgrades continue with a dark grey metallic finish to the front grille – complete with a fiery red Isuzu logo at its centre – and Cosmic black door and tailgate handles, and black rear bumper, as well as gun metal grey heavy-duty side steps.

Inside, the sporting nature of the Fury is made clear with unique red stitching to key contact points such as the steering wheel and gear knob and the provision of dedicated Fury carpet mats. Customers will also have the option to upgrade the interior upholstery to Limited Edition Black and Red Fury leather.They will have to move quickly as just 100 will be made available.

Fury also features a rear camera to aid easier parking and manoeuvring out of tight spots.

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With the vehicle in ‘reverse’, the image behind is cleverly displayed in the rear view mirror inside the cabin.

At the heart of the Fury remains the powerful-yet-efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, producing 163 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Isuzu’s robust diesel will return a highly impressive fuel economy of 38.7 mpg on a combined cycle. Owners of the new Fury will also benefit from a heavyweight towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes (braked trailer) and 1,072 (manual) 1,067 (auto) tonne payload.

William Brown, General Manager at Isuzu UK, said: “We are confident the Fury will further widen the appeal of the D-Max which already has one of the widest choices of model of any pickup in the UK.The Fury has been designed for those seeking an affordable pick-up with stand-out appeal. It’s certainly a head-turner and, alongside the Blade and rest of the D-Max range, will meet the growing demand for a stylish vehicle which can be used for both work and recreation.”

2014 was the best ever year for Isuzu in the UK with sales of over 5,500 pick-ups and the growth has continued into 2015 with sales up over 30% year to date. Isuzu UK continues to be the biggest market in Europe for the Japanese brand by a considerable margin.

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Fury will go on sale from September priced at £19,999 (CVOTR) for the six-speed manual and £20,999 (CVOTR) for the 5-speed auto. Like all new Isuzu models sold in the UK, the D-Max Fury will come with the company’s pioneering five-year / 125,000 mile warranty.

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The powertrain portfolio features petrol and diesel units ranging from 100PS to 200PS, including an all-new 1.4-litre (145PS) ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo, a four-cylinder unit from the same family as the one-litre, three-cylinder engine seen in Corsa, ADAM and VIVA. Equipped with OnStar, the first all-new Vauxhall to feature this technology; this includes highspeed 4G LTE mobile network, emergency response notification and stolen vehicle recovery technology.

Vauxhall’s all-new Brit-built Astra will premiere at the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September.

Built at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, the new Astra is up to 200kg lighter than the outgoing model and thanks to its clever design it is smaller on the outside and bigger inside.

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It is also one of the first vehicles from a mainstream manufacturer to get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, available through a new version of the IntelliLink infotainment system.

“The all-new Brit-built Astra raises the bar in terms of quality, design and connectivity,” said Tim Tozer, Vauxhall’s Chairman and Managing Director. “Lighter than ever before, with new powertrains and cuttingedge technology including OnStar, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technology, the new Astra looks set to shake up the C-segment when it arrives in showrooms this autumn.”

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TOWN HAVE A SHOT AT THE SHEILD Words: John Walsh

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orkington Town’s season has been turned round in a remarkable fashion, and now might even end with some silverware.

For much of the campaign Phil Veivers’ men were fighting to stay beyond the clutches of the bottom two which would have meant relegation to Championship One and all the negatives that demotion represents. But Town found their form and their pride to end the regulation campaign clear of the danger zone in eighth place and in good heart for the new-style Super 8’s, and in their case a crack at the Championship Shield. In effect they were fourth in the Shield table and if they could maintain that position would make the end-of-season play-offs.

Victories over Batley, Hunslet and Doncaster quickly underlined their credentials as play-off material and with the seven qualifying games due to end on September 20 Town look in good order to finish where they want to.

Veivers had been extremely disappointed at how his side had started the season, unable to kick-on from the clear improvement they had shown under his coaching the previous season.

“I thought it was down to the fact that we had a few new faces in the squad and it took a while for them to gel and bed-in together,” he said. But in the view of most fans the turning point of the new season was when Town acquired another new face, Australian half-back Jarrod Sammut who has proved a revelation and a catalyst for the side to kick-on again.The former Super League star has been outstanding since his arrival on a short term deal until the end of the season.

The big question now, though, is will Town still be able to tempt him to return for the 2016 season. Still just 28, and with over 100 Super League appearances behind him for Crusaders, Bradford and Wakefield his performances for the Cumbrians have been well-noted.Town vice-chairman Mark Fryer said: “We thought he had plenty to offer us and at the same time we thought we would have something to offer him.

“He has been a really influential player for us and of course we are closely monitoring his situation.”

Town have been appraising their squad for next year and have already re-signed forward Brett Phillips and Jason Mossop.

“I want to try and retain as much of the current squad as I have got at the moment,” he said.

Fryer, however, was adamant that the club would not break their budget to sign or re-sign players.There has been much speculation that at least two of the Town players will be moving on after being offered improved deals by Whitehaven.

“We do things our way and there won’t be any shift in our budgeting principles,” he said.

Former Widnes centre Declan Hulme has already been introduced to the Workington fans as a signing for next season.

Hulme played as a Widnes dual registration player in 2013 and on loan last year.This year he has been used on DR by Whitehaven, who were also hopeful of signing him.

It could all add up to a spicier than normal Cumbrian derby at the Zebra Claims Stadium on September 13.

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Consistency is the key for Reds

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orkington Reds were slow starters last season, yet still came through strongly to finish runners-up in the Evo Stik Premier

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Although they haven’t pulled up any trees in the first few weeks, Reds at least have won as many games as they did a year ago. Under former manager Gavin Skelton the Reds won two, drew two and lost six of their first ten matches and were struggling in the bottom six.

This time round with Derek Townsley in charge, aided by Dave Hewson and Lee Andrews, the west Cumbrians have already as many points from those two wins and two draws but in just six matches.

“What we are after is consistency and in non-league, when you’re playing twice a week, that makes it harder to achieve.

But we believe we have a very competitive squad and are not frightened of anybody in this League,” said the manager.

They showed that with a 2-1 win over Darlington, second favourites to win the League this time, in what was a tremendous game at Borough Park.The first half was probably as good a 45 minutes as we’ve seen, even given the tremendous entertainment served-up by Skelton’s men last season.The other win was much easier, 4-0 against bottom club Ramsbottom when Reds could really have filled their boots and done their goal difference column a power of good.

What has been slightly disconcerting, however, has been the lack of goals on their travels. Best results have been a 0-0 draw at Stourbridge but the other two trips away resulted in 2-0 defeats at Skelmersdale and Halesowen.The season had kicked-off with a 1-1 home draw with newly promoted Sutton Coldfield – a game that Reds should have won, especially as the visitors played the last 15 minutes with ten men.

Gavin Skelton’s shock departure early in the close-season resulted in Messrs Townsley, Hewson and Andrews up-graded from their previous roles under the former manager. It was the logical and correct thing to do. At the time all three were open about the time they would have to take-off from Reds duties for their own personal work commitments.The chairman met the three of them and was happy that they could work together and run the side without any problem even though there would be absences.Townsley’s holiday had been booked months beforehand and he is consistently moving shifts around to be able to be with the team on Saturdays and on relevant midweek dates.

“Although we have to think about our lives and family away from football we are all committed to taking this club forward and building on the good work that was started last season.

“There will be times when all three of us can’t be there but we do sing from the same hymn sheet and I am confident there will be no problems with the team because of it,” said the manager.

As well as chasing a play-off place, which the club achieved last season, Reds will also be looking to earn handy cash in the FA Cup competition and they have been given a home tie to start with against Colwyn Bay on September 12.

One of the main talking points among the fan, however, has been the management team and the absence of individuals for matches.Townsley missed four games because of booked holidays and Hewson was also unavailable for a couple. But this is not something that will have taken the chairman Glenn Heathcote and his board of directors by surprise. It was discussed before the appointments.

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NCE rated Workington’s major sporting attraction, the Comets speedway team has reached a crisis situation, mainly through falling attendances.

It is an expensive sport to run so it’s no wonder the management team, headed by owner Laura Morgan has put her cards on the table and admitted something needs to be done to keep the sport in the town.

In its pomp the speedway was the envy of sporting neighbours, landlords Workington Town and over-the-road Workington Reds, with gates sometimes twice as many as the rugby league and football put together. But now the Comets are in third place, with everyone getting less than 1,000, and some speedway attendances hovering just above 400.

Ahead of an open meeting with the fans, Morgan said that the main objective was to secure the long-term future of speedway in the town by identifying ways of improving revenue.

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But she insists that this is a genuine call for help as she does not want to be labelled as a promoter who threatens closure towards the end of every season.

What is Workington’s problem, however, is also concerning most other tracks in British speedway as the sport is also reaching a critical stage.

But after three years in charge she says: “Promoters can’t keep throwing money at speedway on a weekly basis. I need to see a reduction in this figure should we run in 2016, but at the moment I don’t see any reason why we won’t run next year.”

One Elite League promoter summed it all up when he said recently: “For me it’s all about the big picture; getting the product right and giving all clubs a healthy future by increasing their turnstile receipts.

She is particularly keen to give more time and effort into promoting the sport, both locally and throughout the county. Traditionally the Comets have drawn fans from all around Cumbria.

“We need a team of volunteers who are prepared to come out and help us promote the product to the public. I feel that having genuine supporters help in schools, at country shows and in town centres, it will demonstrate their passion for the sport which can rub-off on others and create more interest,” she says.

Morgan is also aware that there are supporters with ideas, some of them well-thought out projects which she hopes to devote more time to and discuss at length with the fans responsible.

“If we can boost everyone’s attendance figures by 300 by promoting the product well there would be no problem.”

As for the Premier League the Comets failed in their efforts to reach the top six play-offs after a season in which they went into the last couple of matches having won every single fixture at home, yet were unable to pick-up a point away from Derwent Park.

Worrying times then for the Comets and British speedway and what happens over the next two months – at the Workington meeting with the fans and at the BSPA annual meeting will go a long way to shaping their immediate future.

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Colour the picture and send it to: Pencil Museum, Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

What has Drew the Giant been drawing? Finish the picture, colour it in and send it to The Pencil Museum for your chance to win a set of Derwent Pencils!

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Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

Please see p97 for puzzle solutions ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to I in each empty cell so every row, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to I.

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Across Across 1. Restricted (7) 5. Perils (5) 8. Detection device (5) 9.Villain (5) 10. The sheltered side (7) 11. Flightless bird of Australia (3) 12. Chasm (5) 14. Complies (5) 19. Prohibit (3) 20. Diplomatic (7) 22. Nimble (5) 23. Light beam (5) 24. Reside (5) 25. Boring (7) Down 1. Food store (6) 2. Decoration (5) 3. Goals (7) 4. Fin (6) 5. Stiff (5) 6. Stage set (7) 7. Repress (6) 13. Dressing (7) 15. Perplexed (7) 16. Overseas (6) 17. Dialect (6) 18. Tusked marine mammal (6) 20. Test (5) 21. Lariat (5)

SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 to 9.

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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats We have all heard of arthritis and probably quite a few of us are suffering from it. Unsurprisingly animals can also suffer from arthritis but what exactly is it?

What is arthritis?

Arthritis simply means ’inflammation of the joints’ but more accurately degenerative joint disease (DJD). Bones are covered in a smooth layer of cartilage, lubricated by a small amount of fluid which allows the surfaces to glide freely over each other. In arthritis there is cartilage damage or loss, usually as a result of wear and tear on the joint. This causes underlying bone to be exposed and can lead to pain and reduced movement in the joint.

Causes of arthritis Arthritis is mainly seen in older animals, but it can develop from an early age Most cases are as a result of abnormal rubbing within the joint capsule and can be caused by: • • • • • • •

Inherited characteristics Age Early rapid growth and weight gain before the skeleton fully develops Overfeeding Breed Trauma Developmental disease

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When you visit your vet they may be able to diagnose arthritis in the consulting room, but an X-ray is generally taken to confirm the diagnosis. Once arthritis is confirmed it rarely repairs itself, but the good news is that many pets can be pain free with the appropriate long-term medication and management to control further deterioration.

Treatment Your vet will be able to guide you towards the right sort of medication, but you can help by making sure that: • Your pet is not overweight and putting excess strain on damaged joints.

• Controlled exercise i.e. regular short exercise periods.

• Complimentary treatment for example Hydrotherapy which helps take the weight off your joints and builds up muscles around the joint to help support it.

Hopefully this has given a quick guide to arthritis so if you have any questions please see your vet for any guidance.

Clinical signs • Stiff when getting up • Limping • Change in character • Licking or biting the affected area • Reluctance to exercise

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DARK HEART ALLIANCE Brickyard, Carlisle

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The Other Half The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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Sur Sangam Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Sleaford Mods/Steve Ignorant’s Slice Of Life/Mark Wynn Brickyard, Carlisle

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Led into Zeppelin Brickyard, Carlisle

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The Nimmo Brothers, Kirkgate

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2nd October The View The Old Fire Station, Carlisle 04

The Johnny Cash Roadshow Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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John Jones and his Reluctant Ramblers

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La Voce Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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EVITA Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Dreaming Of Kate Carnegie, Workington

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Bullet For My Valentine The Sands Centre, Carlisle

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The View The Old Fire Station

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Endymion Piano and Wind Ensemble Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Dreaming of Kate Carniege Theatre, Workington

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Ryan McGarvey Kirkgate Centre Cockermouth

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John Emil Montagnino - Blues on vocals and slide guitar The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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Think Floyd Carnegie Theatre Workington

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Travelling Light Ceilidh and Harvest Supper Threlkeld Village Hall, Keswick

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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Supreme Queen Carnegie Theatre Workington

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A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel

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The Old Fire Station All Dayer The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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The Indians The Wave Centre, Maryport

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Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys The Wave Centre, Maryport

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Opera Australia: Aida Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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The Unthanks Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Andrew Dee Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Space Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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The Other Half (Billingham/My Darling Clementine) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Westmorland Youth Orchestra Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Royal Opera House’s Romeo and Juliet Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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Angela Hewitt (piano) Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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National Theatre Live: Coriolanus Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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Dominic Kirwan Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Canterbury tales (Blast from the Past) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Joe Longthorne Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Tenors Of Rock Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Showaddywaddy Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Royal Opera House: Le nozze di Figaro Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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EVITA Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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MusicZone Workington Monroe’s Bar, Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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National Theatre Live: Hamlet Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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

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Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry V Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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

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O Duo - percussion duo Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

1 Aug 2015 to 7 Nov 2015 Enlightenment, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick 6 Jun 2015 to 6 Nov 2015 Abigail’s Party Theatre By The Lake, Keswick 25 Jul 2015 to 7 Nov 2015 The Lady of the Lake, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick 25 Jul 2015 to 7 Nov 2015 Fallen Angels, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick 11 Nov 2015 to 18 Nov 2015 , 19:00 Shakespeare Schools Festival, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

13th November Space Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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Friday 2nd October A Tribute to Kate Bush Carnegie Theatre in Workington

Colour Yourself Calm Workshop Haven Crafts, Whitehaven 18-19 September Egremont Crab Fair, Egremont

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Cheap and Cheerful Christmas Cards Workshop Haven Crafts, Whitehaven

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Lee Nelson - Suited and Booted Carnegie Theatre, Workington

23 May 2015 to 4 Nov 2015 Suddenly Last Summer, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Fred Macaulay Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

23 May 2015 to 4 Nov 2015 The 39 Steps,Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Dress It Up Workshop Haven Crafts, Whitehaven

19 Nov 2015 to 28 Nov 2015 The Bogus Woman,Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Fireshow Funday Carlisle city centre

13 Jun 2015 to 6 Nov 2015 The Lady of the Lake, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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11 Nov 2015 to 14 Nov 2015 , 19:30 The Lover / The Collection,Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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The Importance of Being Earnest Alhambra Cinema, Keswick

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Sarah Millican Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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The Snow Queen Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Lucy Beaumont Carnegie Theatre, Workington

27 Nov 2015 to 16 Jan 2016 The Snow Queen, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Strictly Balti The Old fire Station, Carlisle

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Derek Acorah - Psychic Ether Tour 2015 Carnegie Theatre, Workington 15 Dec 2015 to 24 Dec 2015 Bear & Butterfly, Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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Christmas Decorations and Gifts Haven Crafts, Whitehaven

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Colour Yourself Calm Workshop Haven Crafts, Whitehaven

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Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter (12A) Mon 7th September at 8:00pm

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Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter (12A) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Force Majeure (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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27th November Ghostbusters 2 Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth O C TO B ER 5

The Dark Horse (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (12A) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Blood Cells (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Far from the Madding Crowd (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Ghostbusters (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Suite Francaise (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Timbuktu (PG) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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London Road (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Girlhood (15) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Forget what you think you know about the legend of King Arthur because it’s about to be challenged by Benjamin Askew’s The Lady of the Lake at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake.

Askew has certainly made room for his own interpretation of Arthurian legend. His contemporary retelling of the famous story acknowledges claims that Arthur was a son of Carlisle, seating the action in the familiar surroundings of the Cumbrian fells.

Far from the conventional portrayal of King Arthur as a strong and heroic leader Askew depicts a defeated and weary King who is keen to live out his final days in the peace of his Cumbrian castle.

Arthur is not the sole focus of this play, Askew admits that he is interested in the idea of stories, particularly myths, and it’s a theme that runs through the play with the characters obsessing over the idea of how things will be told or how they will be remembered while the story teller,Taliesin, delights in the influence he has over his fellows with the power to write them out of the story if he chooses.

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chaotic scene towards the end of the play a frantic Taliesin, exclaims: “This climax is too complex!” which sums up the general feeling amongst the audience.

The development of the characters is a theme that runs throughout the play, Richard Keightley’s portrayal of young Taliesin is perfect. He shows the progression of a character, who, at first, finds joy in the control he, as the story teller, has over the other characters which in turn becomes panic as the characters and the story whirl out of his control.

Other stand out members of the cast are Emily Tucker as Morgan, Charlotte Mulliner as Nimue and Ben Ingles as the fame hungry and wild warrior Owain.

Ingles has also excelled in his role as movement director working closely with, director Mary Papadima and fight director Peter Macqueen to create some memorising scenes that reference sex, birth and violence which include some successfully choreographed slow motion fight scenes. All this action takes place on Elizabeth Wright’s perfectly simple and versatile set which reflects the surrounding fells that the actors use to their advantage.

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Luke Matear has been making waves on the local music scene with his pure raw talent, outstanding voice and accoustic sets.

Luke has developed a strong following but his mum is probably his biggest fan, she always told him that he could to it and believed in him, he said: “She was the best support I could ask for.” If you’ve haven’t heard Luke Matear play yet then you’re missing out on some serious talent.

Luke is different because he uses a loop pedal to make his music which allows him to layer his songs to create the sound he wants – you may have seen Ed Sheeran doing the same thing. While he doesn’t have a specific genre he enjoys playing Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, pop songs, modern and old – as long as he’s performing he’s happy.

The red headed singer from Workington has been performing since he was just 14-years-old.

Luke’s advice to those who love playing music is to start young, if you have friends who are experienced use them and try not to end up in pubs doing covers as you don’t get to grow.

His passion for music, which he says goes back to when he was eight, is obvious. Not only is he a keen singer and guitarist but he performs with the local amateur dramatics group and plays the drums in local band Youth Salute.

Performing on his own and with a band takes commitment but with a bit of organisation it’s easy Luke said: “My friends are very understanding and I schedule so I don’t double book, I also practice with the band 1-2 times every week.”

Luke has developed a strong following but his mum is probably his biggest fan, she always told him that he could to it and believed in him, he said: “She was the best support I could ask for.”

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Roman Dig

After five years of extensive archaeological digs the Maryport Roman Temples Project has come to an end but not without some fascinating discoveries.

A total of 23 stone altars have previously been found at the Maryport site and it is this that the project was set up to investigate. The project which started in 2011 aimed to explore more of Maryport’s famous landscape and its complex religious landscape.

Although the team are going into the writing up stage of the project several exciting discoveries and conclusions have already been made. Not only have the team answered their research questions but they have extended the history of Maryport to the possibility of their presence in the first century, and as late as the fourth or fifth century.

Professor Ian Haynes, project director, said: “This year we have been able to demonstrate that the temples formed part of a large monument complex, unlike anything discovered on Britain's Roman frontier to date.

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“In 2011 we found the altars had been used in the foundations for later timber buildings just over the ridge, not ritually buried as previously thought. We think that when they were originally dedicated to the Roman god Jupiter by commanders of the fort each year - which we know from the inscriptions - a number of them would have been displayed together on the cobbled precinct.

“The complex was a major undertaking and was dominated by a substantial precinct where many of Maryport's famous altars may have once stood.”

“We’ve also found more evidence from ditches below the precinct for a temporary camp, which appears to date from before Hadrian's Wall was constructed, evidence for the movement of Rome's campaigning armies. Site director Tony Wilmott first suggested that there might be indications of an early camp back in 2013, but the proof of his hypothesis came this year.”

“Our aim has always been to find out more about how the famous collection of Maryport Roman altars, unearthed in 1870 and now in the Senhouse Roman Museum, were originally displayed in Roman times.”

“We’ve understood a lot more about how the site was used. The whole site formation, the way the site has developed in the post Roman, post Medevil period is quite important to understanding what has gone before.”

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Daisy said: “I didn’t realise what it was when I first saw it.

It wasn’t until it was sent to the finds team that I realised wheat it was.”

“I never expected to find something like this I just thought I’d just find Roman pottery.”

Although the gem is smaller than a pound coin, it tells us a great deal about the site at Maryport, Prof Haynes explained: “It shows us that there were wealthy, powerful, adorned people on the site. We’ve had indications of people like that crossing the sight before but it is a cracking find and our initial indications are that this is a very very rare piece indeed.”

“We have extended the history of Roman Maryport forward to the earliest of the Roman empire and with the excavations on the hill we’ve extended it to the latest.”

The Maryport site has exceeded the team in terms of what they have found, Prof Haynes said: “I feel we’ve reached a natural point where we’ve addressed, as well as we can, the questions we were set and I think it would have been very difficult to have done more and I think the team, which I’ve had the privilege of working with, have done a cracking job.”

He was quick to add: “There is so much more for future generations to do here, there’s so much more to do here.

It’s not over because we’ve left.”

“There aren’t buildings that offer a natural parallel to the scale and monumentality of what we’ve found in Britain. This is not just exceptional within a part of Britain this is a really distinctive thing and it’s extremely exciting.”

“The site was an engineering achievement, if you look back 1800 years you’ve got a big wall, a precinct, a sacrifice going on, some of the richest and most cultured people in this area are gathering here. It’s epic and it’s designed to be seen.

If you were on a boat on the Solway you’d see this and you’d know this was the precinct. You’d see the roof of the temple sticking out and you’d know ‘that’s where Jupiter is the most powerful of all the Roman gods is worshipped’.

We don’t have a ritual land like this anywhere in Romes Northern Frontier, there might be others out there but they are yet to be discovered.”

Another exciting discovery was made this year by Newcastle University archaeology student Daisy-Alys Vaughan who found a rare piece of rock crystal Roman jewellery from the second or third century, which is believed to have been the centre piece from an expensive ring. The head of a bearded man, possibly a philosopher, is carved into the back. The carving is filled with white material, possibly enamel, and there was a small piece of bronze with the stone which was the backing to the white head. When originally worn the polished bronze back would have looked like gold through the stone.

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Jet of Iada

Jet (July 21 1942 – October 18 1949) was a black Alsatian, and one of the first dogs used to look for people during the Blitz of WW2. He assisted in the rescue of 150 people trapped under blitzed buildings. He was a pedigree dog born in Liverpool, in the Iada kennel of Mrs Babcock Cleaver and served with the Civil Defence Services of London. He was awarded both the Dickin Medal and the RSPCA’s Medallion of Valor for his rescue efforts.

He was loaned to be trained at the War Dogs School in Gloucester from the age of nine months, where he was trained in anti-sabotage work. Following eighteen months work on airfields performing anti-sabotage duties he was returned to the school for further training in search and rescue duties where he was partnered with Corporal Wardle.

They were relocated to London where Jet was known for calling out every night until the end of the air attacks.

Corporal Wardle and Jet were the first handler and dog to be used in an official capacity in Civil Defence rescue duties He was awarded the Dickin Medal on January 12, 1945 for saving the lives of over fifty people trapped in bombed buildings. The dedication read “For being responsible for the rescue of persons trapped under blitzed buildings while serving with the Civil Defence Services of London.” Following the war, he was returned to his owner in Liverpool. The Dickin Medal is often referred to as the animal metaphorical equivalent of the Victoria Cross.

On 15 August 1947, following the devastating explosion in William Pit, Jet was brought back out of retirement to help search in the pit, dogs trained in body recovery work were unavailable, so two dogs Rex and Prince were sent from the RAF Police Dog School at Staverton, and Jet was collected from his owner on the journey north.

“It was as if he knew he was back at work and could sense the tragedy,” said Colonel Baldwin of the RAF in 1947.

Although Jet was too late to save any miners, he did save a rescue party when he suddenly stopped moved back and whined. His handler Bruce Marshall, called to the rescue party and there followed a rock fall, Jet was attributed with saving the men. Jet was awarded the “Star Dog of Whitehaven” medallion and the RSPCA medallion for valour. There is a memorial to Jet in the English flower garden of Calderstones Park, Liverpool near where he is buried.

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In the 10 years since the publication of the book, several of the women have died and when it came to do a re-run it was felt appropriate that a post script be placed in the back of the new book as a fitting tribute to these amazing ladies.

The price of this book remains the same at £5.00 with the proceeds now going to the Miners Memorial Fund for the re-siting of the memorial plaque commemorating the 1927/28 disaster at Haig Pit which sees 14 men still sealed in the pit.

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t is now a little over ten years since the “End of an Era” statue was unveiled on Whitehaven Harbour, the statue was the climax of a project that was thought up by ex-miner and mines rescue worker Gerald McGlennon (Miners Memorial Fund) to capture the stories of the ladies who worked on the screens at Haig Pit.

The plaque will be moved to the shaft top which was the main rider alongside the recent addition of “The Clog” which is a memorial seat, designed and created by John Mossop local blacksmith, and was unveiled in June this year.

Fashioned like a clog this seat is made out of donated steel from Cumbria Steel Stock and parts of an old coal creeper recovered from the grounds at Haig.

As well as the statue which was created by Colin Telfor from Maryport, a play performed at Rosehill Theatre called “Fire in her belly” based on the stories from the work and social life of the ladies who inspired the statue.

The book “Ah’d Gaa Back Tommorra” was the ladies personal tales told to Maureen Fisher and Sue Donnelly who compiled the book.

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth THE HALIBUT

(Hippoglossus hippoglossus) By Mark Vollers

To catch a genuine halibut in the Solway Firth would indeed be a rarity but as they are native to the north Atlantic it’s not impossible.

This fish is closely related to the plaice and other flatfish but can grow much much bigger. Like the plaice they metamorphose at a very small size into a laterally flattened shape with both eyes on one side of the head (the right hand side). Historically they’ve been recorded at over 300kg or a quarter of a ton! To reach this size now the fish would have to evade trawlers for about 50 years and this is now very unlikely.

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by- catch and this has led to their virtual disappearance from UK waters over the last 30 years.

They are generally found in deep cool water, where after initially feeding on prawns they predate on cod, haddock and even squid.They have a good set of teeth to grasp their prey.

With great expertise they can be bred in captivity and this is currently happening in Scotland (Gigha Halibut) so genuine halibut (there are similar species also called Halibut by the trade) is now sometimes on the menu again. We are very pleased to have some now as part of our displays at the Lake District Coast Aquarium.These are about a year old with terrific appetites and look very like flounders.

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TH F SA SU  M

01 15 02 02 02 49 03 42 04 45

10.1 9.6 9.0 8.2 7.5

13 41 14 25 15 12 16 08 17 19

9.5 9.1 8.5 7.9 7.3

08 30 09 10 09 51 10 35 11 31

0.4 0.7 1.2 1.7 2.2

20 51 21 33 22 18 23 13

0.6 0.9 1.4 1.8

6 7 8 9 10

TU W TH F SA

06 04 07 28 08 41 09 34 10 14

7.0 7.0 7.3 7.8 8.2

18 43 20 00 21 02 21 50 22 26

7.1 7.3 7.8 8.2 8.5

00 24 01 45 02 58 03 58 04 46

2.1 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.4

12 49 14 13 15 22 16 17 16 59

2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7

1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2

11 12 13 14 15

SU M TU  W TH

10 48 11 18 11 48 00 01 00 30

8.5 8.8 8.9 9.0 8.9

23 01 23 31

8.8 8.9

12 17 12 46

9.0 8.9

05 25 05 59 06 30 07 00 07 31

1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.1

17 35 18 07 18 38 19 09 19 43

1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2

20 07 20 40 21 12 21 48 22 30

1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1

16 17 18 19 20

F SA SU M TU 

01 01 01 33 02 06 02 46 03 37

8.8 8.5 8.3 8.0 7.5

13 18 13 51 14 28 15 12 16 10

8.8 8.5 8.3 8.0 7.5

08 02 08 37 09 09 09 45 10 32

1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2

20 17 20 53 21 29 22 11 23 06

1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2

2.3 2.0 1.6

23 28 12 03 13 33 14 50 15 56

2.3 2.4 2.3 1.9 1.5

21 22 23 24 25

W TH F SA SU

04 45 06 12 07 35 08 43 09 37

7.2 7.1 7.4 8.1 8.8

17 28 18 53 20 04 21 03 21 54

7.3 7.5 8.1 8.8 9.3

11 37 00 22 01 45 02 58 04 01

2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.1

13 01 14 20 15 28 16 28

2.3 2.0 1.6 1.2

1.1 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.2

16 53 17 47 18 37 19 23 20 08

1.1 0.7 0.4 0.3 0.4

26 27 28 29 30

M TU O W TH F

10 24 11 09 11 52 00 11 00 56

9.3 9.6 9.9 10.1 9.9

22 41 23 26

9.8 10.0

12 34 13 18

9.8 9.5

04 59 05 51 06 40 07 25 08 07

0.7 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6

17 23 18 14 19 02 19 47 20 32

0.8 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.7

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9.1

08 49

0.9

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Time

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Time

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00 52 01 38 02 25 03 13 04 07

10.2 10.0 9.6 9.1 8.4

13 19 14 04 14 50 15 39 16 37

9.8 9.4 9.0 8.4 7.9

08 11 08 54 09 33 10 15 11 01

0.2 0.3 0.7 1.1 1.6

20 27 21 10 21 52 22 38 23 33

0.4 0.6 0.9 1.4 1.7

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

SU M TU W TH

05 11 06 32 07 55 09 06 09 58

7.7 7.2 7.2 7.5 8.0

17 49 19 13 20 30 21 30 22 16

7.3 7.2 7.4 7.9 8.3

11 59 00 45 02 09 03 25 04 28

2.0 2.0 2.1 1.8 1.5

13 17 14 39 15 51 16 46

2.2 2.2 1.9 1.7

11 12 13 14 15

F SA SU  M TU

10 40 11 14 11 46

8.3 8.5 8.8

00 27

9.0

22 54 23 27 23 57 12 15 12 43

8.7 8.9 9.0 8.9 8.9

05 18 05 58 06 33 07 03 07 32

1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0

17 30 18 06 18 37 19 06 19 36

16 17 18 19 20

W TH F SA SU

00 57 01 28 01 58 02 30 03 07

8.9 8.8 8.5 8.2 7.8

13 15 13 46 14 18 14 52 15 36

8.8 8.5 8.3 8.0 7.7

07 59 08 29 09 01 09 33 10 08

1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9

21 22 23 24 25

M  TU W TH F

03 57 05 06 06 39 08 03 09 08

7.3 7.0 6.9 7.3 8.0

16 35 17 56 19 22 20 32 21 28

7.2 7.1 7.3 8.0 8.7

10 55

2.2

00 49 02 14 03 27

26 27 28 29 30

SA SU M O TU W

10 00 10 47 11 30

8.8 9.3 9.8

00 30

10.2

22 17 23 03 23 47 12 13 12 56

9.3 9.9 10.2 9.9 9.9

04 29 05 24 06 16 07 04 07 48

1 2 3 4 5

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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

0546 0558 0620 0642 0651 0656 0707 0718 0739 0749 0812 0833

0651 0701 0719 0737 0744 0751 0801 0812 0831 0839 0900 0925

0759 0809 0826 0844 0850 0857 -

0904 0922 0930 0951 1013

0920 0930 0947 1005 1012 1019 1029 1038 1056 1104 1126 1149

1010 1020 1037 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1216 1238

1138 1150 1212 1234 1243 1248 1259 1310 1332 1342 1405 1428

1236 1246 1303 1321 1328 1336 1346 1356 1414 1422 1443 1506

1331 1341 1358 1416 1422 1428 1440 1454 1513 1522 1544 1606

1437 1449 1511 1533 1542 1547 1601 1612 1634 1644 1707 1729

1643 1653 1710 1728 1734 1740 1751 1800 1818 1826 1847 1910

1731 1743 1804 1826 1835 1840 1903 1915 1936 1946 2010 2031

1934 1952 2000 2021 2043

1830 1840 1857 1915 1921 1925 1934 1944 2009 -

0546 0558 0620 0642 0651 0656 0707 0718 0739 0749 0812 0833

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

0741 0751 0808 0826 0832 0839 -

0906 0924 0932 0953 1015

0845 0857 0918 0940 0949 0954 1008 1019 1040 1051 1114 1137

1010 1020 1037 1055 1102 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1216 1238

1138 1150 1211 1233 1241 1246 1257 1308 1329 1340 1403 1426

1239 1249 1307 1324 1330 1336 1345 1355 1413 1421 1442 1505

1350 1400 1417 1435 1441 1447 1457 1507 1525 1533 1555 1617

1452 1502 1519 1537 1544 1550 1600 1610 1628 1636 1658 1719

1533 1543 1600 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1744 1806

1732 1744 1805 1827 1836 1841 1900 1913 1934 1944 2008 2029

1934 1952 2000 2021 2044

2030 2048 2056 2117 2140

Saturdays Barrow-in-Furness Askam Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St. Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Wigton Carlisle

2030 2048 2056 2117 2139

2151 2211 -

-

-

-

1633 1651 1659 1718 1741

1933 1951 1959 2018 2041

-

-

-

1910 1927 1947 1959 2020 -

2110 2127 2147 2159 2220 -

Sundays 0622 0640 0648 0709 0731

1233 1251 1259 1318 1341

1433 1451 1459 1518 1541

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

0646 0704 0724 0732 0742 0746 0753 0812 0829 0845

0737 0755 0816 0827 0847 -

0901 0904 0911 0930 0946 0959

0842 0901 0925 0935 0956 1007 1018 1022 1031 1052 1115 1132

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

1054 1112 1133 1144 1205 1212 1223 1226 1233 1252 1308 1325

1208 1226 1247 1258 1318 1325 1335 1339 1345 1404 1420 1437

1252 1310 1331 1342 1403 1410 1421 1424 1431 1450 1506 1523

1435 1454 1517 1528 1549 1600 1611 1615 1624 1645 1707 1724

1513 1531 1552 1604 1623 1631 1644 1648 1655 1715 1733 1749

1631 1649 1710 1721 1741 1752 1804 1807 1814 1835 1853 1910

1737 1756 1820 1831 1852 1902 1917 1921 1930 1951 2014 2031

1814 1832 1853 1904 1925 -

1915 1933 1954 2005 2025 -

0735 0753 0814 0825 0845 -

0905 0908 0915 0934 0950 1005

0842 0901 0925 0935 0956 1007 1018 1022 1031 1052 1115 1132

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

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

1156 1215 1239 1251 1315 1325 1336 1341 1350 1411 1434 1449

1252 1310 1331 1342 1402 1409 1419 1423 1429 1448 1504 1521

1433 1452 1515 1526 1547 1601 1612 1616 1625 1646 1708 1723

1525 1543 1604 1616 1636 1643 1654 1657 1704 1723 1739 1755

1636 1654 1715 1726 1748 1755 1808 1811 1818 1837 1853 1911

1740 1758 1819 1830 1850 1859 1911 1914 1921 1939 1956 2013

1814 1832 1853 1904 1925 -

1900 1918 1939 1950 2010 -

2015 2032 2052 2104 2125 -

2037 2200 2055 2218 2116 2239 2127 2250 2147 2310 Sundays 2145 1410 1710 2203 1427 1727 2224 1447 1747 2235 1459 1759 2255 1520 1820 -

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

No Sunday service between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness. ss s ne es ur rn n s -F on Fu ve ad rt as wn i- n ld e es on ingt e t in- ld ie gl n ha Ro om al ia n po gt w on erto ees ickl m of tle y sle a l en igg asc llaf ayst b ite rton rrin ork mby ary patr igto lsto ro B k fie een h cr l k k rli i t r v r o x h e t r e l e s i r M S M S S W D Ba A Pa Co Ki W As Gr Si Ra Ne Ha Bo Fl Fo W Ca Br Da

For train times and fares information visit our website or call National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50.

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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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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

1 2 3 41

1 2 3 4 7

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

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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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handY numbers

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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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