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N times when our health care provision seems to be deteriorating and diminishing any move to improve it has got to be welcome… so it’s great news that the Workington area has been given the chance to do just that.

The town’s five family doctor practices, serving 34,000 people have won funding to create seven-days-a-week GP services for local patients.

Patient surveys had indicated high levels of dissatisfaction with access so will be easier to get to see a family doctor when you need to.

Ultimately there will also be a new, seven days a week Primary Care Access centre, 8am – 8pm, at Workington hospital. A further aim is to improve long-term condition management and care of the frail elderly and for once Workington will lead the way for Primary Care Communities throughout Cumbria With high levels of deprivation, unemployment and low levels of household income patients’ outcomes in the area are often worse than they ought to be. People in Workington die 14 years earlier than those in other parts of Allerdale; a quarter of the population has long term illnesses and there are more now with multiple long term conditions.

So this new approach should be just what the doctor ordered.

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The Guide Magazine | Contents

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key Features

8-11 Maryport

It’s my kinda town.

12-13 Lens on the Lakes is one in a million.

14-15 Go to The Show

A look at this years shows.

20-21 King of the Mountains

Wainwright Walk Record.

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

BComplement ridget Foster your colours.

30-31 Nelson Brown Sun Protection for your hair.

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FOOD

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Champagne Poached Peaches

Break out the BBQs Simon from the Waterfront

MOTORING & SPORT

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46 Workington Comets Fixtures pile-up

WHAT’S On

53-60 What's On Listings Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

OUT AND ABOUT

61-80 Cumbrian Adventures From biking to Handy Numbers

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Feature | Maryport

Maryport It’s my kinda town ALI HIPKIN investigates the once major English seaport

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S a 24-year-old, born and bred in Cumbria, I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve never spent much time in Maryport, I’ve been to the Aquarium before and visited Maryport Blues Festival but as I walked up Senhouse Street I was surprised to find a quaint, warm and friendly seaside town with a high street lined with independent traders.

I was confused as to why it had taken me so long to visit, discover and explore Maryport.

The town was first established in about AD 122 and called Alauna. Under the command of the Emperor Hadrian the Roman army built a fort on the top of the cliffs taking advantage of the Irish Sea and Solway Firth, it’s believed to have covered 6.5 acres and housed 1,000 soldiers.

So there’s no doubt Maryport’s a town full of history but you have to dig to find it which is exactly what a team of archaeologists is currently doing… excavating near the Senhouse Roman Museum in a bid to further understand the significance of the Roman fort there and the museum’s

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collection of altars, the first of which was found in 1570 by John Senhouse.

The Senhouses were the town’s most influential family and their influence stretches as far as the town’s name. It was previously known as Ellenfoot but was changed by Humphrey Senhouse as he began developing the town as a port and in 1749 he named the new town after his wife and it’s been Maryport ever since.

The Maritime Museum charts the history of the harbour, the town’s nautical links and much of its social history. It is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town, originally the Queens Head public house which entertained and boarded a great many sailors between voyages.

Away from the main shopping area is Fleming Square a prime example of Maryport’s hidden history, a place of beauty and peace to sit soaking up the Mediterranean-esque surrounding. Lined with trees it was once the vibrant centre of the community, with bustling weekly markets and home to many a famous ship’s captain.

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Feature | Maryport

The Aquarium is now one of the hubs of the town with 55 tanks and a mixture of fresh water and tropical fish it. It works closely with local fishermen, who supply specimens as well as providing education for local schools, a clean, well maintained play park, its café and is now the home of Maryport visitor information.

A friendly town where everyone knows each other Maryport has a strong sense of community recognised this year when the Town Team was nominated for the National Town-Team -of-the-year award, narrowly missing out on the award but being highly commended and helping put Maryport on the map at a national level.

Maryport maybe small but has plenty to offer, the Maritime Museum, Wave Centre with Clip and Climb, the Aquarium with Crazy Golf and the harbour itself with its spectacular views across the Solway and Roman heritage.

Senhouse named the new town after his wife Mary and it’s been known as Maryport ever since.

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Maryport Maritime museum charts not only the history of the harbour and the town’s nautical links but much of its social history as well. The museum is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town, originally the Queens Head public house it entertained and boarded a great many sailors between their voyages on the high seas making it the perfect place to display Maryport’s vibrant seafaring history.

Away from the made shopping area is Fleming Square a prime example of Maryport’s hidden history, it’s a place of beauty and peace to sit soaking up the Mediterranean-esk square, lined with trees but it was once the vibrant centre of the community, with bustling markets held every week, it also was the host of many a famous ship captains and reportedly the place that Charles Dickens stayed on one of his visits to Cumbria.

In a sign of how much things have changed in Maryport over the centuries the Aquarium is now the central hub of the community; for locals as well as for tourists. With 55 tanks, a mixture of fresh water and tropical fish it works closely with local fishermen, as well as providing education for local schools, a clean, well maintained play park, it’s café and is now the home of Maryport visitor information.

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Paul Holdsworth: “It’s very friendly, it’s got a great harbour, it’s near the fells and there’s a good community spirit.”

Dolly Daniel, Maryport Town team: “I moved back to the area about 5 years and I love it, I love the harbour. It’s a small friendly town with a very layback feel.”

Peter Stuart “It’s the people; the towns got a really good sense of community spirit.”

Ralf Benson: “There’s nowhere else like it. I’ve lived here all my life, I like coming down and walking around the harbour; it’s a lovely walk along the prom.”

What make Mary s port speci al?

MarkVollers, owner of Maryport Aquarium: “Maryport is a really great location for the Aquarium, we try to employ local people, we’re very busy with school visits, helping provide education with entertainment and we’ve got a really good relationship with local anglers.”

Jane Laskey from the Senhouse Museum: “The town has the most amazing history, you have to dig beneath the surface to find it. Maryport people are amazingly welcoming. I love living by the sea and being so close to the fells; there’s lots of things to do.”

Meg Benson: “I think the Aquarium is fantastic it’s done very well for Maryport and the people of Maryport are so friendly.”

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Feature | Lens on the Lakes

John’s lens on the Lakes is

one in a million

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HOTOGRAPHER John Gravett has turned a childhood fascination with cameras into a lifetime's passion.

Now John, who owns and operates a photographic business based in Braithwaite, along with his wife Gail, really can claim to be a man in a million in his chosen profession.

The couple have run Lakeland Photographic Holidays since they moved up to the Keswick area from Hertfordshire 15 years ago. They bought the photographic holidays business when it had just 20 bookings, and now welcome an average of 520 photographers each year to their workshops and overseas tutorials. Just recently John reached an amazing milestone when he took his one millionth photo and he and Gail hosted their 5,000th guest, John said: “We have taken the business from being film based to being completely digital; we’ve, survived the foot and mouth crisis and ridden out the latest recession. We’ve had to work hard but are delighted with what we have achieved and like to think that our photography expertise, local knowledge and genuine hospitality set us apart.”

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views and John provides practical coaching from the field throughout, helping them to get the most out of their cameras, hosting evening post-production reviews and encouraging individual style and flair.

John first picked up a camera when he was just nine. Three years later he got his first Nikon and he confesses there have not been many days, over the past 40 years, when he hasn't picked up a camera.

He and Gail have established a reputation for being among the country's leading photographic tutors and for John being a top landscape photographer in his own right.

In the early years he photographed sports events and it very nearly became his full time job. He also spent time snapping famous pop groups such as Thin Lizzy, Dire Straits and The Jam. However his first job was as a quantity surveyor during which he added architectural photography to his skills. After moving into theatre and commercial photography he saw that the Lake District business was up for sale.

Now John and Gail Gravett welcome enthusiasts aged from 11 to 90, some experienced professionals, others beginners.

They run over 40 workshops a year, in the Lake District and also in America, Iceland, France, Italy and India. John's favourite locations near to home include Watendlath, Blea Tarn, Derwentwater, Buttermere and Rannerdale. Â He said: "To take up a career in photography it needs to be a passion, not simply a job."

It is a passion that began as a youngster and which has served him well ever since as he seeks to impart that same sense of passion in photography to hundreds of keen students who come to the Gravetts' Lake District base every year.

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Feature | Go to The Show

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ockermouth Show is on Saturday August 2, with something for everyone and will again be an action packed day for all the family.

The agricultural roots of this show remain prominent as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry even ostriches, sheep dogs, foxhounds, terriers, not forgetting the Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling and the new and vintage machinery are all on display.

The show will be held, as usual, in The Fitz where you can find everything that you’ve grown to know and love about Cockermouth Show. There are various classes in the Industrial Marquee comprising Bread, Cakes, Produce, Floral Art, Handicrafts, Photos, and a large section of children’s classes.

If all the excitement gets too much then sit back and soak up the atmosphere with a Jennings Beer.

Judging of animals starts at 9.30pm along with the BSJ show jumping with The Grand Parade beginning at 2pm. Once again there will be Park & Ride from the Lakeland Livestock Centre to the show field free, bus running all day from 10am. A shuttle service is also available from Cockermouth Main Street from 10am.

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FTER being absent for two years Keswick Show returns, on Monday August 25, with an all-new venue and a new event.

The secretary, Judith Hildreth, said: “The Keswick show has been a big miss both locally and to those who travel to it from all over the country. It was important to bring back the show, to keep agriculture going and give farmers and breeders an opportunity to showcase their livestock.”

Now at the Pump Field, Braithwaite Old Bridge, it’s further away from town but there’s free parking next to the show field and a shuttle bus to run you to Keswick town centre from the new location.

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Loweswater is renowned for its carriage turnout, with the carriage drivers showing off their skills, in smart, traditional clothing. Last year it attracted a particularly high number of participants. The splendid heavy horses, with their braided manes and tails also draw a big crowd.

This year the show falls after the schools holiday period and organisers are hoping to attract more entries from children, with plenty competitions for them to enter plus wrestling for older children.

Rachel said: “The industrial tent would originally be for farmer’s wives but there’s plenty in there for children to get involved with. There are children who are interested in agriculture and who want to stay in the area and it’s important for them to know who we are and where we come from.”

No matter what your age or area of interest there’s something for everyone from produce and craft tents selling a variety of locally-made tasty treats as well as local pictures and paintings. There’ll be sheep dogs and hound trails, sports events and music from Cockermouth Mechanics’ Band. This year organisers are hoping to widen the vintage section of the show.

The location means it has been possible to introduce a fell race. “Now we’re nearer the mountains it’s a great opportunity to include local facilities; added Judith.

There will also be a variety of traditional exhibits and events such as classes for sheep, cattle, pony and horse showing, although there will be no show-jumping this year.

For more information visit www.cockermouthshow.co.uk www.loweswatershow.com www.keswickshow.co.uk

There will also be a large industrial marquee exhibiting produce, home baking, flowers, honey and a large children’s section featuring a variety of activities for children of different ages to get involved in.

As well as trade stands there’s a well-supported Art and Crafts Marquee with 28 stalls including leathercraft, paintings, photography, jewellery, horncraft and hand spun wool items.

With all this and more the organisers of Keswick Show are clearly keen to make the most of the return.

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he 138th Annual Loweswater show takes place this year on Sunday September 7, held in the beautiful Lorton Valley, close to Loweswater and Crummock. It’s Opposite New House Farm, CA13 9UU. Traditional format still influences the running and exhibits of the modern show which revolves around livestock, agricultural classes, industrial classes, fell races and poultry.

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ndividual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are still important in helping create capital and income for the future. There are two types: Cash ISAs savings accounts in which interest is paid tax-free, and Stocks & Shares ISAs which, as the name suggests, allow investment into a wider range of stock and other markets. The allowance is now £15,000.

The squeeze on savers from record-low interest rates is also being felt by those with Cash ISAs. Bank of England Figures for last year showed that the average Cash ISA deposit rate was just 0.67%, so ISA tax benefits are best maximised by investing for the long term in assets capable of achieving capital growth and rising income.

With interest rates likely to remain low for years to come savers can’t even be sure that their Cash ISA is achieving a better rate than a standard deposit account and while cash is certainly the right home for money that might be needed in the short term, ISA allowances might be better invested in a varied portfolio of assets with scope to deliver higher levels of income and long-term capital gains and, in doing so, make the most of the tax freedom on returns.

But remember that the value of a Stocks & Shares ISA can fall as well as rise and it’s minus the security of capital a Cash ISA has.

A thorough review of your ISAs by an experienced wealth manager can make sure that they are working to their best potential.

Parents, grandparents or anyone who might want to help a child build capital for his or her future, should not overlook Junior ISAs, Their limit for investment this tax year is £3,600; but given the financial challenges to be faced by the children of today, any help will give them a valuable head’s start.

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Feature | Mary Bainbridge

Mayor Mary aims to make things better

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O the outside world being Mayor may seem easy; you turn up, wear a chain, say a few words and smile a lot… but there is so much more to it.

Workington’s current Mayor is Mary Bainbridge.

Sworn in on May 7 it’s all still fairly new to her but she’s hit the ground running: “When you’re elected your responsibilities change; you’ve got to make your voice heard and give a quality of service for the people of the town.”

“I never ever thought I would be Workington Town Mayor. I was offered the opportunity and I thought ‘it’s one I’m never going to get again’. I’ve worked with the public for 25 years and I feel that can enhance what I do.”

heart. Her son has served 22 years in the armed forces and her sister runs Workington British Legion Club.

Mary began her professional life well away from politics, in an admin job at Miller’s Shoe Factory, Cockermouth, but it was in the 1990s that she came into her own. After a divorce she was determined to do something for people to herself and undertook training schemes.

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We want come to us before they hit crisis point

Mary’s elected to support Armed Forces Day and the Poppy Appeal as the mayor’s chosen charities, both being close to her

Mary said: “I remember walking into college the first day, worried about being classes with a room full of 18-year- olds.”

But despite the nerves Mary did as many courses as she could, as well as a placement at Workington’s Trades Hall, which had opened in 1981 in response to the largescale redundancies resulting from Steel Works.

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She joined the Trades Hall in 1995 as an admin assistant, making her way to the top job, as Centre Co-ordinator, in 2001. “It was always my job to welcome the new managers and help them with but I always wanted to make sure that they understood the ethos and ethics of the Trades Hall.

When the previous manager left I thought; ‘I can do that job’ so I went for it,” said Mary.

“You need to be able to empathise with people on different levels; they need to know you are going to help them. It’s easy to tell someone what they should be doing, but you need to gain their confidence.”

“There are lots of different barriers to overcome and we

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Mayor Mary Bainbridge with Pamela Sibbald, Mayoress work with many organisations that can help; sometimes it’s a relatively short journey and sometimes it’s a very long journey but we help in a safe, non-judgmental environment.”

The Trades Hall can help in various ways, from skills for life such as maths and English to help with other qualifications, CVs, IT skills, interview skills and, more recently, helping the homeless find accommodation.

“Homelessness seems to be an emerging problem, just because you don’t see people sleeping on the street don’t mean there aren’t homeless people in our area; a lot sofa surf until they run out of options but we want people to come to us before they hit crisis point. We’re passionate about helping people and that really comes across in what we do.”

Mary and her team will support anyone; whether they’ve never had a job or they’re in a low-level paid job and want to improve themselves to avoid redundancies.

She said: “This place has changed over the years but I just keep thinking about the time when I didn’t know what to do and there was no one to help me.” Now she juggling all her jobs Mary says: “It can be overwhelming listening to so many problems but it’s so easy to be negative – you just have to do the best you can for people.”

“Workington is special because of its people; people make the town. There are so many organisations that are going under; so if I, as mayor, can help to raise awareness, advertise, or help publicise events, I’m happy to help.”

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Feature | King of the mountains

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riday June 20, 2014 is a date etched into the memory of Threlkeld man, Steve Birkinshaw, as the day he broke the record for completing all 214 of the Wainwright peaks… a record originally set

by Joss Naylor, in 1987. Here Steve tells Ali Hipkin what it’s really like to break a record and about all the physical and emotional strain of the challenge, from Latrigg to Catbells.

MANY readers may think that trying to complete the challenge in less than seven days is nothing short of madness but for Steve Birkinshaw it was a challenge he thrived on and in the process shattered it by finishing in six days and 13 hours.

“Living in the Lakes and being surrounded by fells was obviously a big part of the idea behind it but I love a challenge and this was, sort of, the ultimate challenge. The schedule I’d created was to break the record but the first goal was to get around as fast as I could; the second goal was to break the record.”

The challenge itself was only part of Steve’s motivation because he also raised £17,000 for two multiple-sclerosis charities.

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The preparation for this mammoth challenge began more than a year ago, when Steve started pouring over maps and planning routes, which was followed by six months physical training… but even this couldn’t prepare him for what was ahead.

“I knew it was going to be really hard but it was harder than

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I imagined. I was suffering with blisters and tendonitis and I couldn’t really sleep for the first two nights because my knees were aching so much.”

Despite the lack of sleep it wasn’t until the fourth day that things got really tough: “By the fourth day I still had a long way to go and I was physically and emotionally exhausted but by Day Six I just thought if I get through this then I’ve done it.”

And that’s what he did, running 320 miles (515km) and an ascent of 36,000m (118,000ft) in six days and 13 hours.

In an attempt to shave extra hours off the record of seven days, one hour and 25 minutes Steve scheduled just four hours sleep a night, between midnight at 4am and one night from 9pm to 1am, which did give Steve some great views of the sunrises and sunsets!

Technology has progressed since the record was set by legendary fell runner Joss Naylor but that only helped in terms of planning; ultimately it was down being to physically fit and exercising great determination.

“There were certain advantages; I had a camper van to sleep in but Joss only had a van and I was using trekking poles by the third day, but I suppose Joss must have had a walking stick or something?”

“I don’t think I ever thought about giving up, but there were times when I thought that if it got any worse I would have to give up”.

But giving up wasn’t an option. Steve said: “I think I carried on because of my stubbornness and determination and that a lot of people had put effort and support into the challenge so I couldn’t let them down.”

Even though it’s been a wee while since Steve broke the record he clearly still gets a big buzz about his achievement, which was evident as he spoke about crossing that all-important finishing line: “I felt a mixture of relief and happiness; I tried not to get too emotional but when I watch footage I do get emotional; more than I thought. About 50 people ran the last section with me and there were hundreds waiting at the end – the support was amazing.”

“I haven’t heard from Joss since I completed the challenge but I’ve had messages passed on to me by others that he’s happy for me.”

So does Steve have any plans to tackle any more challenges like this? “Not for a long while, I’ve got a lot of time to make up with family first,” he says.

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est Cumbria Trades Hall Centre has been granted £483,075 towards a new Lottery project to give new help to local people without jobs and the very low paid.

It’s called New Chances New You and began on May 1st as a three-year project which will give support through providing:

job searching; help with application forms/covering letters; interview techniques and mock interviews; • Small grants towards education and training; • Support to gain a voluntary position or employment; • Continuing support while in a voluntary position or employment.

• Information, Advice and Guidance on learning, training, volunteering and employment opportunities; • Help to improve your English/Maths and gain a certificate; • Communication and interpersonal skills help; • Computing tuition for beginners, especially for those who use Universal Jobmatch; • Confidence and motivation sessions;

• Employability skills training including: CV compilation;

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The support will be tailored to individual needs and offered on a one-to-one and small-group basis.

Mary Bainbridge, the centre’s co-ordinator said: “We are all delighted. It’s the second time we have received funding from the Big Lottery and believe this project will be at least as successful as the last one. It’s a continuation of our last threeyear project and that exceeded all our expectations”.

Indigo Lounge

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Where quality counts…

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ndigo lounge is the newest addition to Cockermouth’s colourful market place.

A sister company to Lily and Co, Indigo Lounge offers high-quality clothes and accessories for both women and men.

Owner Dawn Balmer, said: “In Cockermouth there isn’t anywhere for gents any more, which is why we decided to branch into this area of retail but we’ve also decided to combine it with a women’s section.”

Whether it’s fitted shirts, knitwear, silver jewellery or scented lines Indigo Lounge is the place to go for something a little different.

Indigo Lounge uses British suppliers where possible, including The Somerset Toiletries Company, Dent Leather Goods and Jiggler Lord Berlue.

It also offer bespoke shirts so you may choose your fabrics, cuff and colour style and have it hand-made it Italy – it may cost more than the average shirt but you will acquire something unique to you.

Indigo Lounge is at 24, MARKET PLACE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBRIA, CA13 9NQ. Tel: 01900

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Feature | Festival Fashions

Funwear for r

By Ashleigh Panthe

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HE summer is here, the sun is shining (hopefully) and with our musical appetites whetted by local music events we’re eagerly waiting for the festival season to get into full flow.

Dressing for festivals is one of the best ways to get into the mood for your favorite weekend getaway, but deciding just what to wear is one of the hardest things about packing.

The challenge is striking the right balance between comfort and fashion; you want your clothes to be light and airy but extremely fashionable! Creating the perfect ‘I woke up like this look’ is vital for a festival weekend.

Here’s our guide to the ultimate festival fashions for 2014 so you can follow the trends, but make them your own!

Sunglasses are necessary, even if it’s pouring down with rain, acting like it’s the height of summer will help you keep your spirits up. And this year, it’s all about statement sunglasses; whether it’s a quirky hotdog framed pair, heart-shaped lenses or little round John Lennon-styled ones, be bold with your eye wear.

Kimonos are perfect festival attire; light, easy to wear and ideal for when the evenings start to get a little chilly. Not only great for festivals kimonos are a must-have this season so the high street is bursting with different styles; long, short, patterned, plain, bright, dark, fringed, and non-fringed. With 24 | The Guide Magazine

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festivals so much choice there’s a kimono for everyone.

TOP TIP – clothing with any sort of fringe on is also highly recommended for festival wear!

Nothing screams “Festival!” like a floral print but this year it’s all about being bright and colorful. Don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd by wearing a dress covered in pictures of your favorite food or cartoon characters; Lazy Oaf have a large range of Looney Tunes and Garfield printed dresses that will also give you that nostalgic feeling.

Cut out boots have been extremely fashionable of late, but wearing heeled boots in the grass is a no-no. Invest, instead, in some buckled cut out flats that go with everything and will be comfortable and allow you to jump around to your heart’s content, without getting stuck in the mud… although if it pours down there’s no beating a pair of wellies.

Other timeless trends that are always huge in festivals include flowers in your hair; crochet crop tops and of course the tiny denim shorts… oh and new for this year… hair feathers.

Whatever festival you’re attending this year, dress to impress, whatever the weather!

Dress to impress… whatever the weather!

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Feature | From Colombia to Cumbria

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olombia is one of South America’s most vibrant and versatile countries, where ancient traditions co-inside with modern life.

It was while travelling this fascinating country that Amy Walkingshaw, from Whitehaven, came across the Wayúu mochila bags. Mesmerised by the tradition behind them, their bright colours and designs mochila bags made such an impression on Amy that she just had to share them, setting up her own online business Bahruu last year, with her mum.

Passionate about these unique bags Amy said: “I instantly fell in love with them. I’ve always been quite creative and had a love of textiles.

The combination of textiles and colour and my appreciation of the labour involved really stood out.”

“I’d never seen them anywhere else in the world; I wanted to share these unique and beautifully handcrafted bags.”

Bahruu’s bags are made by women of the Wayúu tribe, who have been hand weaving mochilas for generations.The designs that are woven into each mochila represent the natural elements.

The Wayúu (‘Wah-You’) tribe is a group of indigenous people who live in the La Guajira Peninsula, which borders Colombia and Venezuela.

Unlike western society, the women are the centre of the family; the Wayúu children bear their mother’s last name as the presence of the women in the household symbolises respect and unity.

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In the Wayúu community knowing how to weave is a symbol of creativity, intelligence and wisdom, a practice that is passed on from one generation to the next.

Each mochila takes between 20 and 30 days to make and is hand-made by one woman, each with her own signature. If you look closely at a mochila, you can see patterns that symbolise all aspects of nature.

The women gain respect in the tribe by making quality mochilas and only the most respected members of the tribe are allowed to make the most complex designs.

“We purchase them directly from the Wayúu community of Colombia to whom we pay a fair price for our mochilas. We are proud to support the Wayúu Community and by purchasing a mochila you will also be supporting them in one of their primary economic activities.”

“These bags are very special,” said Amy, “the Wayúu way of life makes each and every one more than just a bag, but something with a story, a tradition, a piece of art to love and treasure, as well as a functional and durable accessory.”

Mochila bags stand out with their vivid geometric patterns and colours representing symbols of Wayuú mythology.

Relatively new to Europe Mochila bags have been popular in America for some years with the likes of Katy Perry, Sienna Miller, Shakira and Uma Thurman sporting them while out and about.

While Vogue, Elle and InStyle magazine have been billing them as a fashion must have, the Wayúu Mochila bag is fast becoming an iconic IT bag perfect for festivals or the beach or providing a colour pop for any outfit day or night.

“They’re much more than just bags they’re pieces of art,” said Amy, “hand-made, organic, individual, versatile and much more... the ultimate bag for life!”

Bahruu also offers hammocks, belts, jewellery, key rings etc, all hand-made in Colombia. The hammocks are made from natural organic cotton and dyes to create a life-long product.

As well as finding these bags on the website www.bahruu.com they are also available on Bahruu’s ASOS Market Place Boutique.

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FOR SUMMER

YOUR COLOuRS

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Feature | Bridget Foster

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E all look forward to summer holidays, festivals, camping weekends and plenty of time outdoors, whether it’s drinking an iced caramel Latte, outside a cafe in Carlisle, or poking your head out of a tent on a waterside campsite in the Lake District.

SUMMER ALWAYS BRINGS COLOUR...

High streets are full of candy pastel colours, which I love at the moment; sophisticated and chic but fun to mix and match. We often get a bit stuck with how to tie our makeup in with our summer wardrobe or perhaps think that we don’t suit certain colours but perhaps, all you have to do is re think your make up colours? Think about complementing rather than just matching.

Matching a bright red dress or top with a red lip is always a classic and stunning look when done well. Long lashes, bright eyes and a strong brow with fresh, dewy bronzed skin is what you should aim for. Try brown light lashes to enhance your eyes rather than big black ones that can overpower your eyes.

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Max Factor Lip Finity £6.99 range is great and has longlasting colour. I would definitely apply a gloss or even a dewy lipstick on top to keep lips plump. They come in 25 shades.

Complement lighter colours such as pinks, lilacs, and blues with a fresh dewy pink or coral lipstick such as Urban Decay’s Lipstick in Streak, at £16. Kim in Debenhams says "It’s our best seller". So definitely worth a try. Opt for mauve or champagne eyes. Make-up artists’ classic Stila Smudge pots in Kitten £13. The colour "kitten" would look beautiful with Candy colours and is a great eye base. It can be easily be smudged over the eye and you will know it will last. They are available in black, brown and grey so perfect for a smokey eye for evenings or used as eyeliner.

Stila also have a Custom Self adjusting Blush £13 which looks like a neon pink when you see it in the compact but adds a perfect pink flush to any skin tone. It adds youth to everyone’s skin.

The new Naked 3 Palette from Urban Decay £32 is perfect for a summer eye palette. Neutrals in champagne and pink shades, shimmers that will make your eyes sparkle in the summer sun.

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Photography: Jay Mawson Make Up: Bridget Foster Hair: Verity Faichen & Ky' Cut Wilson Model: Annabelle Location: Gilpan Lodge, Windermere

Think about adding in colours to your make up via a simple eye-liner underneath the eye. Or even plum mascara applied on the bottom lashes with black on the top. This can make a green and hazel eyes pop in a subtle way rather than a 1980s faux pas. Try L’Oreal, Tropical Violet Mega Volume Manga Eyes £8.99.

Many change foundations and tinted moisturisers in the summer. Clinique stock a great range of bases and are brilliant for sensitive skin with SPF of 15. Lucy in Debenhams in Carlisle introduced me to Clinique Moisture surge tinted moisturiser £22. It goes on like silk, beautifully hydrating and surprisingly oil free.This would be great on holiday.

SUMMER SKIN

If you don’t like your skin looking shiny, especially in hot climates, most cosmetic houses stock what I call an "all in one face base". It’s a pressed compact powder than can be buffed into the skin for a subtle coverage. Sponge on for a medium matt cover or the sponge can be dampened for full coverage. They have been forgotten about now that mineral powders have become the trend. They are brilliant for holidays, travels and handy for touch ups. They often have SPF as well. Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Oil-Free £23

As much as I'm a fan of dewy skin and wear my Laura Mercier illuminated tinted moisturiser every day, and most of the year, illuminators can appear sweaty in hot climates.

Many people question why you would layer the skin in a serum, moisturiser, SPF, primer, concealer and foundation.

However I would question why you would overload your skin with a heavy duty foundation. You need to be clever with your skin.

Feed it and treat it properly with your skin care, then protect it with a primer, cover with a concealer and balance with a base.These are my golden rules.Your base could be a tinted moisturiser, mineral powder, BB cream or a foundation.

If you are quite happy with your make up choice but still get the shine during the summer. Just get the classic cheap and cheerful Rimmel Stay matt translucent powder £3.99 to set your base.

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By: Nelson Brown

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Your hair needs sun protection too

Hair stylist Nelson Brown tells you the best ways to look after and style your hair this summer

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UN protection for skin is a must… but what about your hair?

The glowing summer ball in the sky can fade, dry and parch hair, so your crowning glory, after you break, can be in need of a break itself... so here are simple ways to help protect it.

I must stress, that products containing UV protection are great but they only shield the hair and they don't stop the sun penetrating, regardless of what they say. Please protect your investment, your hair colour, because the sun will stain your salon tone yellow and reduce your red to a faded pink!

The best way to protect it from the sun’s harmful rays is to invest in a gorgeous sun hat or brightly-coloured head scarf.

So whether you go for the classic straw fedora hat with fabric band detailing, or the wide-brimmed floppy hat, hats are the best way to prevent sun-damaged hair.

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This season the key hair looks taken from the global fashion week runways lead us to a softer, easy-going, messed-up feel. A staple product for summer waves is a combination of surf spray, a salt-based product, to give you hair that beachy feel, combined with the newest, cool style texture ‘pret a powder’ by Bumble and Bumble.

The combination of both dry textured products makes hair, full, cool and on trend with zero effort. Another striking look this summer with minimum effort, is to dampen your hair in the morning, apply conditioner to it, don’t rinse it out, and simply plait your hair, either to the side, or back, away from your face.

A braid is an easy style to achieve and keeps long hair from tangling. For an evening look, take the plait down and you will have this very cool wave texture, unachievable with styling tools, brushes or irons. This can even be pinned up, to create an effortless up-do that’s perfect for going out to dinner. The great thing about this braided look is you can leave it for a couple of days… perfect for a lazy holiday away.

Holiday hair should feel light, away from the face, airy and be super easy to achieve. For smooth and shining hair this summer, we love Moroccanoil Treatment. It will protect against the elements such as wind, sun, extreme cold and humidity. For silky, healthy hair that is full of shine, apply a small amount of Moroccanoil Treatment to damp hair. You can blow dry or leave your hair to dry naturally and style with your favourite tool and finish with a pearl size amount to add extra shine. www.brownsthestylists.com July/August 2014 | 31

Food & Drink | Alan Spedding

Champagne Poached Peaches on an English Strawberry Cream

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eeing as we get so many wonderful sunny Cumbrian days I thought it might be a good time to share this stunning seasonal dessert with all of you.

Okay, okay… so I’m talking way over the top here and the same goes for the bottle of Champagne in the recipe. If you can afford one, then just go ahead and use it but I have substituted the Champers with a sparkling Italian Prosecco; far cheaper and the results are almost identical. Champagne does have a nice extravagant ring to it though… so use the Prosecco and just don`t tell the guests!

Now this recipe is a really easy one and I urge you all to have a go. It’s absolutely perfect for a summer dinner party and equally as impressive served at a BBQ. Please try and get hold of ripe peaches, as their skins come off with ease.

If you can’t get ripe peaches then don’t bother making the recipe as the poaching liquor won’t penetrate through the skins and the recipe will be pointless. I managed to get both white and normal yellow peaches to experiment with for this recipe; some were perfectly ripe and others not so ready.The skins only came off the ripe peaches – so be warned!

I made the strawberry cream using English strawberries and it was simply a “taste sensation”. You’ll find this out for yourselves when you make it… It’s drinkable by the pint, believe me.

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Ingredients Serves 4 4 Very ripe white or yellow peaches.

500ml of Champagne (or Prosecco) 350ml of sugar syrup (1kg sugar and 1400ml water boiled together) 1 split vanilla pod. (Seeds scraped out) 250g ripe strawberries (English or Scottish) 150g caster sugar.

250ml Fresh Double Cream.

Juice of half a lemon.

Fresh mint leaves.

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Method

Make a tiny, light cross in the bottom of each peach with a sharp knife. Plunge the peaches into boiling water for a few seconds (15 to 30) then immediately refresh them in iced water. The skins should simply peel off with no problems.

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Put the skinned peaches into a small pan and then pour over the sugar syrup and the Champagne. Add the vanilla pod and seeds.

Cover lightly with a round of greaseproof paper and slowly bring to the boil over a gentle heat. Reduce the heat and simmer the peaches until a sharp knife can be inserted into the fruit quite easily. (Five to 10 minutes).

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Take the pan off the heat, remove the peaches and set aside. Reduce the poaching liquid over a medium-to-high heat until syrupy. This can then be cooled and used to pour over the peaches at the table.

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Puree the strawberries and pass through a sieve, to remove any seeds and lumps. Add the caster sugar and lemon juice to the strawberry puree.

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Whisk the cream up until the whisk leaves a slight trail when lifted (please take care not to overbeat the cream here) Stir the strawberry puree into the cream. (This is the stage when you have to resist drinking it)

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Feature | Break out the barbies

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E British love a good barbie almost as much as the Aussies; and with the World Cup season about to kick off and the sun shining (?) what more of an excuse do you need to get the barbie fired up?

The aroma of charcoal-cooked chicken, sizzling sausages and beer and wine flowing – bliss!

But every year hundreds and thousands of us get more than we bargained for as a result of our lack of experience of cooking on barbeques.

Simon Haslam, head chef at The Waterfront, Whitehaven, gives us some hot tips for eating well while staying safe.

Simon says: “Cross-contamination is a probably one of the biggest problems but it’s easy to avoid; don’t put cooked meat on a surface that has had raw meat on it, don’t put raw and cooked meat next to each other. Avoid simple things like using the same utensils for raw and cook meat for example picking something cooked up with tongs that have just been used on something raw.”

“The other main problem is black-on-the-outside and raw-on-the-inside. Many people try to compensate for this by starting meat off in the oven and finishing it on the barbeque – I do it the other way around; this way you still get all that lovely barbeque flavour but you don’t dry it out like you do if you finish it off on the barbeque – just finish it in the oven for 10 minutes on 180 degrees.”

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“Make sure the coals are hot; cook on the white coal rather than the flames. I hold my hand close to the grill and if I can’t hold it there for more than a couple of seconds then it’s hot enough to cook on. It’s also good if you can get a barbeque that you can alter the height on the grills on.”

“I also tend to put the coals in the middle; that way if something is cooking too quickly you can move it to the side where it’s cooler and then move it closer to the hot coals when you need to. Another good tip is to constantly turn things so they’re cooked evenly.”

As for creating the perfect barbeque you can’t beat sausages, burgers and chicken but if you want to try something different.

“Lamb cooks really well on the barbeque but you need to trim the fat or it drips down and causes the flames. Fish is also fine on the barbeque; wrap it up in a couple of layers of foil, add whatever seasoning you want and cook for 15minutes for fillets and 20-25minutes for fish on the bone.”

So get rooting around your shed or garage right away… that barbecue’s in there somewhere!

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Feature | Whole BBQ Fish

Quick whole BBQ le fish for two peop

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ix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and leave to infuse for an hour or so.

Take your chosen fish and make 3 or 4 cuts into the body of each fish about a cm deep.

Take about a meter long piece of tinfoil for each fish and fold in half twice to get a piece about 25/30 cms long of four layered tinfoil. Place your chosen fish in the centre and pour half the marinade over each fish and give it a quick rub in on each side. Bring the edges of the foil together and crimp with your fingers to form a very tight seal (quite important). As easy as that and the fish is ready to cook.

Place on a hot bbq for about 20 mins, turning occasionally, be careful when you open the foil pouch.

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Fyne Fish Cockermouth

Fishmonger ~ Seafood Deli ~ Sushi

11 Station Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria.

Tel 01900 827814. www.fynefish.net

Easy Thai Green Monkfish Curry

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onkfish has to be one of the ugliest fish you are likely to see on a fishmongers slab, that is if you are lucky enough to see one in its entirety. Very often you will only see the monkfish tail, mainly because its the meatiest and tasty part, but also because their heads are discarded quickly to avoid any contact with their razor sharp teeth. Although Monkfish cheeks are considered a delicacy if you are brave enough to take them out !

Monkfish is a perfect choice for a fish curry, as unlike many fish, when cooked it remains in chunks, as opposed to flaking into smaller pieces.

This easy Thai green monkfish curry recipe serves 4 people and takes minutes to cook !

1 whole fish per person, cleaned, gutted, try with mackerel, sea bass, sea bream or red mullet 1 red chilli, depending on how spicy you prefer 2 cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled 5/6 drops Thai fish sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 star anise, roughly crushed up 1/2 a bay leaf, crushed in your fingers Juice of one lime 2 cloves garlic, peeled A handful of fresh coriander, leaves and stalks, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons sunflower oil

Ingredients: 2 tbsp of oil for frying. Thai green curry paste.

500g of Monkfish, cut into chunks. 4 Kaffir lime leaves. 1 x 450ml tin of quality coconut milk. A splash of fish sauce.

Half a cucumber, deseeded and cut into batons. Basil leaves & chopped coriander.

Lime wedges & sliced spring onion to serve.

Method Warm the oil in a pan, and add 1 tsp of curry paste per person. Keep the heat low, and cook until it becomes fragrant.

Add the raw fish & lime leaves and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the coconut milk & Cucumber bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins Take off the heat, stir in the fish sauce, basil & coriander.

Serve the curry with steamed jasmine rice and garnish with the lime wedges & spring onion - Enjoy !

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Goat’s cheese classic A

variation on the classic recipe brings this traditional favourite bang up to date. Goats’ cheese comes in a variety of guises. Choose a mild, creamy one without a crust so it will easily melt into the sauce. If you can get it use Y Fenni cheese which contains mustard seed and ale.

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time 20 minutes

Cooking Time : 10 minutes Oven Temperature Medium hot grill

Ingredients 1 2

50g/2oz 25g/1oz 1 x5ml tsp 150ml/¼ pt 110g / 4oz Light sprinkling

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Ciabatta loaf Medium leeks, trimmed, washed and finely shredded Butter Plain flour Mustard powder Milk Creamy Welsh goats’ cheese Sea salt and ground black pepper

Method Cut Ciabatta loaf into 2cm/ ¾” thick slices. Place in a hot oven for 5 – 8 minutes to crisp and lightly brown. Rest on a cooling rack to keep crisp whilst preparing the rarebit. Melt the butter in a medium size pan and gently sweat the leeks for two to three 3 minutes to soften but not brown. Stir in the flour and mustard powder. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to simmering point to make a thick sauce. Stir in the goats’ cheese until melted. Season well. Generously spoon rarebit onto the toasted Ciabatta. Brown under the grill until bubbling and serve immediately.

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The ultimate BBQ Beef burgers

Makes 4 chunky burgers 600g minced steak (preferably from a good quality butchers) 1 egg yolk 4 slices fresh white bread, crusts removed, and blitzed in a food processor to fine breadcrumbs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 level desert spoon tomato ketchup, French mustard & horseradish sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ½ a red chilli, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt and ground black pepper

In a microwave safe bowl mix the chopped onion and garlic with a little olive oil, cover tightly with cling film and microwave for 2 mins. Allow to go cool In a large mixing bowl, combine all the other ingredients and the cooled onion garlic mix. Give your hands a good wash, then the fun part…… give it all a good thorough squashing and mixing by hand.

Shape into 4 equal sized balls and flatten out to shape your burgers. They cook better if you have time to chill them in a fridge for a couple of hours, but if not get ‘em on the pre heated Barbie for 10-15 mins turning frequently.

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Motoring | Hot Car Journeys

Be ready for those hot holiday car journeys

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S holiday time approaches, many people chose to holiday in the UK, which inevitably can mean a good deal of driving the family about.

Getting away on holiday is great fun, but it can also be hugely stressful, especially if you have the whole family with you. It’s wise to make sure you prepare yourself, your car and your route beforehand, for a trip that’ll have everyone smiling from start to finish. Enjoy your holiday but given the possibility of hold-ups, stress, and tiredness it’s best to be well prepared to stay safe on long journeys

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You should share the driving if possible. It makes more sense to spread the load of the different aspects of a journey. If there are two adults, it’s the passenger’s job to look after the kids, not the driver’s. That way both the kids and the driving get proper attention.

•Research pinpoints that 31 minutes into the average British car journey cries of “Are We Nearly There Yet?” break out •Include regular rest stops, preferably at least once every two hours.

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•Make sure you eat sensibly, and drink enough fluid, especially if the summer turns out warm – dehydration destroys concentration quickly. And get out of the car and walk around when you make the stop – it makes a real difference.

•Plan your fuel stops in advance, especially if traffic is likely to be heavy. There’s nothing worse than sitting in a traffic queue with the fuel warning light glowing. If budget is an issue try and plan to buy away from the motorway – service area prices tend to be higher, but running out on the motorway is both dangerous and can be very expensive.

•Make sure you get enough sleep the night before a long journey. If you feel tired, stop somewhere safe – this does not include the hard shoulder of the motorway.

•If you feel really tired, have a coffee and a 20 minute nap to give the caffeine time to take effect. If there's a long way to go, stop for a proper sleep.

•Be sure to take something for the kids to eat, drink, look at and do. When the inevitable request for one or more of these occurs, you’ll immediately have something to hand to prevent a distraction occurring. Pack the car so that the kids can see of out the windows, and so that the passengers feel they can move their limbs – it helps keep the mood cheerful.

•A car journey family tool kit should include activities and tasks that enable distraction; communication; relaxation and having fun!

Time spent creatively preparing different activities and fun for the kids, with a variety that can be rotated when the span of attention has finished, will ensure a smoother and happier journey for all. Try to vary the activities in terms of the senses engaged e.g. follow a memory game with a sing song which then leads into some creative play. Some rewards can be a good idea too.

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Sport | Comets

FIXTURES PILE-UP FOR COMETS Words: John Walsh | photography: PAUL ROBINSON

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ORKINGTON Comets have ground to make-up in the race for the Premier League title as the weather has again affected their season.

They only raced four meetings in June and at the time The Guide Magazine went to press had ridden only seven League matches, the lowest in the League of 13 clubs.

Incredibly they have raced only two away from home, both victories, at Newcastle and Rye House - but the gap between the two was bizarre.

After winning at Newcastle on May 4 they were not able to do battle on an away track until July 5 when they won handsomely at Rye House. .

Comets owner, Laura Morgan, said: “Obviously it’s been very frustrating having so few meetings. Our riders who aren’t doubling up with an Elite League team are complaining about lack of track time and who can blame them; BUT we are approaching the middle of July and are

unbeaten away from home. There won’t be many teams over the years who could say that.”

Comets have made a change since the start of the season with Simon Lambert replacing Chris Mills at reserve – with instant success. Team manager, Tony Jackson, said: “Simon has done a really great job, headlined by his 10 paid 14 score in the home win against Plymouth, which really helped us to get a result. The bigger tracks are more suited to his style, which is why we brought him in, and he is certainly repaying our faith in him.”

Comets have also had to bring in a guest at reserve for injured Ashley Morris, who suffered a head injury for his Elite League track, Wolverhampton, a month ago.

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Owner Morgan said: “Ashley is seeing improvements in small steps, and is still awaiting another appointment with a specialist.”

Comets also lost Kyle Howarth for two weeks with an ankle injury, while top rider Josh Grajczonek missed out for a short while after a facial injury from a crash with his Elite League side, Poole Pirates. Morgan and Jackson hope Morris will return soon and that they can get through the season without any more serious injury setbacks.

Comets’ trip to Somerset was the latest fixture to be calledoff, on July 4. It’s been re-arranged for Friday, September 12.

“We were one of the pre-season favourites for the League title but with so many matches to make-up we haven’t really had the opportunity to challenge for top spot but the most important thing is we are there at the end of the season,” said Jackson. Comets currently lie seventh, with 18pts from seven matches.

Leading positions: – 1, Edinburgh Pl 13-40pts; 2, Scunthorpe Pl 14-25pts; 3, Ipswich Pl 15-24pts; 4, Somerset Pl 9-21pts.

Adult (18+) £14 Concession* £10.50 Junior (aged 5-15) £4 Infant (under 5) FREE FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE

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Sport Sport||Reds’ Workington Last Chance Reds

reds ready to do much better Words: John Walsh | Photography: Steve Durham

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ORKINGTON Reds are up-and-running ahead of the new season - with a pledge to their fans to dramatically improve on the last campaign.

Reds were relegated from Conference North, finishing a bad last after a dismal season when they rarely got competitive and look bound for demotion a long way from the end.

Chairman Glenn Heathcote said: “What’s happened has happened and now we want to try and get back to where we were. That won’t happen overnight but in Gavin Skelton, and his assistant Derek Townsley I think we have the right people in charge to get the club moving again.”

Skelton, appointed manager soon after the end of the previous campaign, has been backed by the senior players at the club to put things right on the field.

Kyle May, Lee Andrews, Anthony Wright and back from injury Dave Hewson will provide much needed experience to a squad which will be laced with promising young talent.

Skelton saw his squad in action for the first time at Whitehaven Amateurs in the opening pre-season friendly and was well satisfied with the 6-3 victory.

“I was pleased, particularly with how we went about our play in the first-half.

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of games when you are making changes,” said the Reds boss.

One of the new faces on show was Danny Hodgson, a Whitehaven teenager released after a year’s YTS by Carlisle United. He was sharp, aggressive, quick and skilful and capped his performance with one of the first-half goals.

Conor Tinnion, released by former manager Ian McDonald last season to join Penrith, was back as a second-half substitute and he helped himself to two goals. There was an old face, too, in the line-up. Matty Tymon, the former Hartlepool striker who was originally signed by ex-boss Darren Edmondson after being released by Hartlepool, played in mid-field.

He was signed as a striker but since leaving Reds he has been living and working in West Cumbria and playing his football with Whitehaven Amateurs. He gave an assured performance in midfield to suggest he may be returning to Borough Park in a new role.

Workington will be playing friendlies ahead of the Evo Stik Premier launch, on August 16. Penrith will visit Borough Park on Tuesday, July 22 while Carlisle United come out west on Saturday July 26. On Saturday, August 2 Reds travel to Kendal; they will entertain Blackburn Academy team on August 5 and finish-off at Lancaster on August 9.

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TOWN STARt TO TAKE SHAPE Words: John Walsh | photography: Jim Davis

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ORKINGTON Town still occupy a relegation place in the Championship but their form has more in common with a top-four side.

Phil Veivers has made a big impression as a coach, and although there have been blips the team is now taking shape the way he wants it. June was a particularly tough month for Town but they came through with flying colours. They gave outstanding performances against Leigh (home), Sheffield (away) and Halifax (away) picking-up bonus points in each, when few gave them a chance.

Then they beat second-in-the-table Featherstone at Derwent Park; followed-up by winning at bottom-five rivals, Swinton and continued with another hard-working home win over Batley. That 22-16 victory over the Bulldogs started July and they were set to follow-up with winnable games against teams around them in the competition - Keighley (away), Rochdale (home) and North Wales (away).

But Veivers has made a point of telling the geed-up supporters not to get carried away and expect a landslide of points throughout July. “There’s no such thing as an easy game in this

competition and once you start thinking you’re on Easy Street, then you are in trouble. I’ve been pleased with how the team has been developing but there have been issues in several of the games when we are not doing everything we should.

“Our defence has improved, and the number of points we have gained over the last six weeks has been encouraging.

But I want us to lose the Bonus Point Kings title, and win the games. You take nothing for granted in the Championship and in the main everyone is capable of beating anyone else on the day.

“It’s a cliché but I only look at the next game. It’s no good planning ahead, you have to get through the next fixture, hopefully with all three points in the bag,” he said.

After a controversial exit from the Salford job Veivers took time out of the game and is now re-building his coaching career at Town. There seems little doubt that it will be the launch-pad for a return to Super League but at the moment he’s content to improve Workington Town, leave their relegation worries behind and challenge strongly for a leading play-off spot.

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Sat Aug 2 Robin Lee Soul In The City, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 2 Religion of Tomorrow The Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Mon Aug 4 Ladies Night - WET WET WET Carlisle Racecourse -----------------------------------------------Wed Aug 6 Chamber Concert St. Bees School Memorial Hall -----------------------------------------------Thur Aug 7 Lewis Hamilton Band The Kings Head, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Fri Aug 8 Symphone Orchestra Concert St. Bees School Memorial Hall -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 9 Colt 45 The Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 9 Spooky Jefferson's Ideal Lunch Box Club Rock, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

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Fri Aug 22 Jeff Barnhart & Friends Theatre Royal, Workington -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 23 Gaz & Daz Vinyl Spintacular The Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 23 Motown & Soul Night The Brickyard, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Sun Aug 24 Uber Night & Day Special The Venue & Botanica -----------------------------------------------Thurs Sep 4-7 Beer and Music Festival Silloth Green

//theatre Sat Jul 13 Maria Frances School Of Dance The Sands Centre, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Thurs Jul 31 There will always be an England Carnegie Workington -----------------------------------------------Thurs-Sat Aug 21 - 23 Avenue Q The Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Fri Aug 22 Jeff Barnhart & Friends Theatre Royal, Workington -----------------------------------------------Sun Aug 24 Milkshake!

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Fri Jul 18 Cinema Picnic: The Shining Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass ------------------------------------------------Sat Jul 19 Cinema Picnic: Grease Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass ------------------------------------------------Sat Jul 19 AndrĂŠ Rieu 2014 Maastricht Concert Plaza Cinemas, Workington ------------------------------------------------Sun Jul 20 (Premieres) Monty Python Live (Mostly) Plaza Cinemas, Workington ------------------------------------------------Fri Jul 25 (Premieres) Hercules 3D Plaza Cinemas, Workington ------------------------------------------------Wed Jul 30 The Lego Movie Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth -------------------------------------------------

Sat Jul 19 Tony Benn - An Appreciation Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth ----------------------------------------------Mon Jul 28 Lee Evans LIVE The Sands Centre, Carlisle ----------------------------------------------Sat Sep 6 Funny Business: Jimmy Carr The Sands Centre, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------

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Pink Floyd fans set for live Workington treat

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OCAL Live music has been lacking this year without Cockrock and Solfest but in an attempt to make sure it remains in the Workington area there’s an exciting gig being held, on September 5.

Pink Floyd tribute act Manc Floyd will take the stage in The Vine, Workington, preceded by superb pop-indie outfit Popgun and Workington band 30Hz. The night is being organised by 30hz in response to there being fewer opportunities to play, for a live audience this year.

Graham Skimming of 30Hz told us: “We reformed this year following three years off and were hoping to do some of the local festivals such as Solfest and Cockrock but as usual we have missed the boat and they have been cancelled.”

“The plan is to put on a night that is a little bit different from other things going on in the area and, if we’re successful, this will be the first of an annual or bi-annual thing and bring in acts we know from further afield.”

Headlining the evening is the fantastic Manc Floyd, Graham said: “When trying to think of a band to headline they were the obvious first choice knowing how good they are and how many Pink Floyd fans there are in Workington.”

Manc Floyd will be performing all the Pink Floyd hits, from Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, Meddle and The Wall, using amazing sound, projections, lighting effects and lasers they’re sure to stir up memories of the real Pink Floyd.

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The Manc Floyd gig promises a brilliant night of live music with a DJ playing in between sets. Doors open at 8pm, and close at 1am.

The event is free and although not a charity event there will be collection buckets in aid of West Cumbria Hospice at Home.

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Stonehaven MUCH MORE UK GP CARLISLE RADIO MODEL CAR CLUB Sat Jul 19 Hands Across the Border All along Hadrian's Wall -----------------------------------------------Sat Jul 19 Cockermouth Ghost Walk Starts at The Bush -----------------------------------------------Sat-Sun Jul 19 + 20 Stonehaven Much-More UK GP Carlisle Radio Model Car Club ------------------------------------------------Sun Jul 20 Handmade Gift Fair Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick

Tues Jul 22 Making Postcards The Hut, Brampton ------------------------------------------------Fri Jul 25 Ibiza Foam Party Botanica Nightclub, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Fri Jul 25 Cockermouth Ghost Walk Starts at The Bush -----------------------------------------------Tues Jul 29 Plastic Fantastic!

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Sat Aug 2 Keswick Ghost Walk Starts at Keswick TIC -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 2 Fiesta Del Sol Summer Ball Ladore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale -----------------------------------------------Mon-Sun Aug 4-10 Summer Festival Theatre by The Lake, Keswick -----------------------------------------------Sun Aug 3 Time for Tea – Bingo!

The George Hotel, Penrith -----------------------------------------------Tues Aug 5 Circus Fun The Hut, Brampton ------------------------------------------------Tues Aug 5 Bushcraft Class The Hut, Brampton ------------------------------------------------Sat Aug 9 Dalston Show Dalston Show Field -----------------------------------------------Mon Aug 11 Razzamataz Summer School The Sands Centre, Carlisle

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heatre / Film / Comedy / Other / Music / Tues Aug 12 Racing Carlisle Racecourse -----------------------------------------------Wed Aug 13 Summer Fairies Party The Wave Centre, Maryport -----------------------------------------------Wed-Fri Aug 13-15 Pirates Day The Wave Centre, Maryport -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 16 Torres Wine Evening The Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale Sun Jul 17

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irst time promoters “Pit Promotions” and Whitehaven Rugby Union Club are proud to announce a midsummer blues and rock gig on Saturday July 19.

The event is being headlined by internationally renowned Guitar Virtuoso Paul Rose and his band along with some of top local blues acts including The Solway Deltas, Secure Unit, MT Arms. There will also be an outdoor stage featuring some top acoustic acts.

Doors open at 3:30pm and tickets are £10, available from Brooks, Duke Street Whitehaven -Tel: 01946 692116, Whitehaven Rugby Union Club, The Pit Studios & Practice Rooms -Tel:07540 929777.

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Feature | Maryport Blues Festival

RETURN TO ITS

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aryport’s famous Blues Festival returns for its 16th year on July 25-27 once more quenching our thirst for blues and jazz with three days of live music.

The annual blues festival will once again take over Maryport for the weekend with more than 100 musicians from all over the globe performing on the main stage, outdoor family stage and in various pubs and clubs.

This year sees the Festival return to its roots with the main stage relocating to the marina. The festival was previously moved to the Netherhall Rugby Club, Maryport Rugby Club and the Wave Centre while the Marina was upgraded.

“We’re delighted to be heading back to our ‘roots’ at the marina. Every year since we moved, people have urged us to go back and this year we have been able to,” said organiser Kirsten Jeffrey.

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COCO MONTOYA - Headlining Saturday With work on the marina now complete the main marquee will be on Marina Road. Kristen said: “By moving the main stage back to the marina, the venues are concentrated around this lovely area of the town, giving the festival a really accessible feel and helping to tie the venues together.”

Confirmed venues for the trails include The Captain Nelson, the Navy Club, Sailor’s Return, Labour Club, Golden Lion, Netherhall Rugby Club on, Crosby Street, and Her Citi. This year sees the return of the outdoor stage after its maiden success last year, with a larger capacity and a huge bar. There is also the addition of a family stage, outside Maryport Aquarium running Saturday and Sunday

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which will host such acts as Cumbrian Band Gritty Britain, No Idea,The Verdict and children’s entertainer Martinys Magic.

The Outdoor stage Sunday headliners see the return of Soul City Walkers who took the festival by storm last year.

Headlining on the alternative stage, which will be behind the Captain Nelson, on Irish Street, is The Union, a breakaway from the popular British rock band, Thunder, formed by guitarist Luke Morley.

Twenty six bands and artists have confirmed their places on the blues trail.

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Half Marathon Silloth Beach -----------------------------------------------Mon Aug 18 Razzamataz Summer School The Sands Centre, Carlisle -----------------------------------------------Thurs-Mon Aug 21-25 Internetional Market Carlisle City Centre -----------------------------------------------Sun Aug 24 Family Fun Day The Falcon Club, Egremont -----------------------------------------------Mon Aug 25 Agricultoral Show Keswick -----------------------------------------------Mon Aug 25 Silloth Carnival Silloth Green Wed Aug 27

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Racing Carlisle Racecourse -----------------------------------------------Sat Aug 30 Mamma Mia Murder Mystery Ladore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale -----------------------------------------------Sat-Sun Aug 30 + 31 Carlisle Arts Fair The Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

Sun Aug 31 Club Class Round 5 Carlisle Radio Model Car Club -----------------------------------------------Thurs-Sun Aug 4-7 Silloth Music and Beer Festival Silloth Green ------------------------------------------------

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Travel back to Roman Britain and uncover the local links with a visit to the Maryport Senhouse Museum or take a trip out to see the remote Roman ruins on Hardknott Pass which include the headquarters building, commandant’s house and bath houses of Roman occupied territory.

If you’re an animal lover you’re in the right place, visit the Lake Disctrict Aquarium at Maryport and learn about Life under our waves, enjoy a jersey ice cream at Wellington Farm Café before wandering down the Dubbs Moss Nature Trail or view the Bassenthwaite Osprey at Whinlatter Visitor centre where your little monkeys can run free in the wood finding birds and red squirrels or hang from the trees at Go Ape! If you’re still struggling to find a way to spend your summer there’re films, theatres and music; walking, climbing, sailing, fishing, country shows and picturesque picnics to be had and there’s no shortage of indoor attractions many of which offer family tickets under £20.

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"Dulce et Utile" - these are the Latin watch-words of this historic garden restoration – “Beauty and Usefulness”.

Here you will see strawberries in serried ranks, apricots and pears newly-planted against the warmth of the old brick wall and then there’re the famous pigs: The Empress of Kirklinton and Monica Simmons (beautiful and useful, both).

This is the season for picnics: discover the stream for paddling, the river for swimming, home-made cake to re-fuel and ice cream for cooling off.

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Feature | Workington Town Twinning

Workington to celebrate its twenty – twinty vision

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T is now 20 years since the Mayor of Workington signed the charter on behalf of Workington Town Council which twinned the town with Selm, in Germany, and to celebrate the event every resident of Workington and district is being invited to take part in a Musik Fest in September.

One of the organisers, Margaret Jones said: “It will celebrate the friendship we have with this special town. The partnership is very strong and many friendships have been forged between the residents of the two towns”.

To celebrate the anniversary Workington Town Council and the Twinning Association are organising the Musik Fest over the first weekend of September.

A concert featuring local music groups, choirs and dance groups will be held on each of the afternoons of Saturday and Sunday September 6-7. Entry to the concerts will be by wristbands which will be on sale during August from the Carnegie Theatre.

Funding is being sought to enable the cost of the wristbands to be kept at nominal prices to allow families to be able to afford to attend together.

A Gala Concert featuring members of Opera North will take place on Saturday evening. This event will be ticket only at a cost of £15 per ticket, again from the Carnegie Theatre.

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whole event and will include charity stalls selling their fundraising items. It is also intended to display items relating to the town of Selm and Workington’s partnership with them.

On Sunday the service at St. John’s Church will have a special intention of Thanksgiving for Peace.

“Selm is special,” said Margaret, “When Workington was devastated by the floods, the people of Selm held events and collections to raise money for those who were so badly affected. In all they sent over £11,000 to help our town.

Now that is a very special friendship”.

Progressing… bit by pit

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AIG is now five months into the year-long restoration and development project that will see a new visitor centre, restored powerhouse and refurbished headgear arise on the site of the former Whitehaven colliery.

The timber frame of the new visitor centre is taking shape, with the interior pit props already in place. This modern building will have a café with views over the Irish Sea to south-west Scotland and the Isle of Man, and there will be a multi-purpose room for temporary exhibitions, education visits, meetings and community activities a small shop and reception area.

Entrance to the visitor centre will be free, with

just a small charge for any temporary exhibitions or activities. The visitor centre will also have some external decking and a small children’s play area.

The Powerhouse is in the process of having the previously bricked up windows knocked out and re glazing is taking place around the whole building.

There is a new floor in the central part of the building; repairs and redecorating of the walls has taken place and a new entrance and mining experience is to be in the area previously known as the blacksmiths and the floor above it.

The headgear has been stabilised with the use of new concrete boots and is currently being scaffolded for cleaning and painting so the whole site should be ready by the end of this year.

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Feature | On Your Bike

Get out there on your bike

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IME to clean your bike, oil your sprockets / chain and grease your cables... summer’s here, so whatever type of cycling you prefer…get out there and get peddling.

Whether adventurous, rough terrain mountain biking is your thing… or you prefer flatter, more leisurely terrain, there’s no shortage of cycling routes to take on this summer.

Home to the West Cumbria Cycle Network, there’s a 72mile selection of routes linking off-road sections on disused railways with the minor road system – there is a wealth of country lanes around here providing excellent cycling routes, with spectacular views of the fells and the sea.

Apart from the obvious health benefits cycling gives you the opportunity to explore Cumbria at your own pace and discover things that you might’ve missed when driving.

Just imagine pausing after peddling up a hill and being surrounded by breath-taking views of less familiar areas.

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This area is prominent in the cycling world with routes such as the C2C, the Reivers Cycle Route and Ravenglass to Middlesbrough Hadrian’s Cycleway all passing through. But without going the whole distance you could just ride local parts of the route.

Without going the whole distance there’s a whole host of routes to get you out and about on your bike because this area is great for more adventurous bikers, with Keswick’s BMX track and Whinlatter Forest’s mountain biking tracks perfect for families who want to try something new and for mountain-biking enthusiasts there are plenty of mountains around but Setmurthy Forest near Cockermouth is one of the best places in Cumbria for mountain biking; made by bikers for bikers.

The Trail Trolls, as they are known, have taken inspiration from famous tracks all over the world to create three main routes with more routes being constantly added and darting off in all directions.

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Haven’t got a bike? Don’t worry. There are local hire services available at Whinlatter Visitor Centre and in Keswick, Workington and Cockermouth.

the breathtaking scenery around every corner will leave a lasting memory. This route is best completed in a clockwise direction.

But of course we live in such a relatively quiet peaceful area that it’s just as easy to jump on your bike, head off down a rural road and simply wind up somewhere, away from it all in an otherwise undiscovered oasis of your own although given the prevalence of hawthorn hedges around these parts it’s wise to pack your spanner and puncture repair kit!

The Old Railway Line and Castlerigg Stone Circle

The Skiddaw Loop

One of the Lakeland classics. Bikers have been enjoying this route since the dawn of cycling. A cycling club called ‘The Rough Stuff Fellowship’ record following this route in the 1920s on their trusty touring bikes. Nowadays we would recommend using a mountain bike. The ride circles the Skiddaw massif, formed by the eruptions of ancient volcanoes which dominate the surrounding area.

The entire route presents few real challenges but does explore some of the wilder corners of the Northern. Fells offering a wonderful wilderness flavour. Route finding is straightforward but have proper equipment and supplies, including OS, Landranger 90 and a compass, should visibility deteriorate.

Until the 1960s, Keswick had its own railway station and a daily rail service. These days, the Old Railway Line has been turned into a popular car-free walking and cycling route between Keswick and Threlkeld. The route includes beautiful wooded river scenes which open out into dramatic views of the surrounding fells with easy access to the historic landscape of the area. Follow the route extension to visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of Britain’s most iconic monuments in an inspirational setting.

Swin side Circuit

This short eight mile road route uses country lanes to the south-west of Keswick on a circular ride around Swinside Fell. The route is on country lanes which can sometimes be busy during peak periods. The route takes in the newly built Newlands Beck Bridge, which was destroyed in the Cumbrian floods of 2009.

Lonscale Fell and the Glenderaterra Valley

This is an ideal mountain bike route if you have limited time.

It begins by following the Old Railway Line but then climbs out of Threlkeld into the Glenderaterra Valley for beautiful views over St John’s in the Vale. Old mine workings can be seen below as the ride heads up into the valley, then crosses a beck before contouring high above on Lonscale Fell. The scenery is very dramatic, with only a few sheep for company, and the descent from Latrigg to Keswick will leave you wanting more.

The Borrowdale Bash

Some of Britain’s most famous landscapes lie to the south of Keswick. It is around Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley that various Lakeland visitors including Wordsworth, Byron and Coleridge spent much of their time trying to capture what they saw in poetry and paint. Others such as the outdoor Victorian eccentric Millican were based here to escape ‘the rat race’ and find a challenge in a new sport called rock climbing!

A combination of ancient woodland, quiet lakeside bays, steep mountain crags and a wild natural atmosphere makes for beautiful views and challenging mountain biking. The route never takes in especially remote places and always has a practical escape option, but don’t be fooled; the sheer combination of steep climbing, technical descending and July/August 2014 || 69 69 June / July 2014

Feature | Senhouse Roman Museum

Reaching right back

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The altars make up one of the largest collections of Roman altars in Europe and which is now housed in Maryport Senhouse museum.

And the importance of Maryport in Roman Britain seems to be growing with every excavation. Currently teams of archaeologists and volunteers are undertaking their fourth dig in a five year investigation into the significant role that Maryport played in Roman Britain.

Prof Ian Haynes of Newcastle University, who is leading the dig, said: “Even going back to a site that was investigated 135 years ago we can transform what we know. “The collection of altars in the museum is really remarkable. The inscriptions provide information on the lives of the commanders of the fort and their postings across the Roman empire.”

ROM Hadrian’s Wall at the border to the Roman bath houses at Ravenglass, there’s no denying that we live in an area steeped in important Roman history.

The site, where work started on June 11 this year, was originally excavated in 1870 by amateur archaeologist Joseph Robinson where the remains of the ancient Roman fort named Alauna were first uncovered. Among the finds were 22 stone altars, some bearing inscriptions that tell the story of successive Roman commanders who were in charge of one of Imperial Rome’s northern-most outposts.

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“We want to find out more about exactly where and how they were originally displayed here, in Roman times, and how people living in the fort and settlement used rituals such as dedications and offerings.”

Working on what they think is a Roman temple, five or six concentrations of burned bone, either human or animal,

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Professor Ian Haynes

moment we have a lot of evidence of the second and third centuries, but the challenge is that missing fourth century.”

The excavations are over half way through with several discoveries having been already made but the most exciting thus far is that of a low platform built from yellow clay and cobbles to the northeast of the temples, which is currently being interpreted as a base for an altar which may mean that they have discovered where the altars were first set up.

The area is to be extended to establish whether there are more of these. Even a discovery like this is a very small step in uncovering Maryport’s entire Roman history.

The team of local volunteers, students from Newcastle University, volunteers from Europe, the US and Canada, have been held back due to the dry weather making it difficult to distinguish features in the ground.

Nigel Mills, heritage advisor to the Hadrian’s Wall Trust said: “These excavations demonstrate how significant Maryport is, not only Maryport, but the Roman frontier archaeology of the whole of the west coast of Cumbria and there is now a fantastic opportunity to visit the west coast and engage in the projects such as a new tourist route, Hadrian’s cycle route and opportunity to walk the coastal route.”

with charcoal, have been unearthed. If the bones prove to be animal then it’s possible the sight was used for sacrifices.

Tours of the temples excavations, lectures and workshops will be held in July and the Senhouse Museum is open every day from 10am-5pm

However the military kept cremating in even burial became the norm so if the bones turn out to be human the archaeologists will want to know why the ashes were just abandoned, rather than placed in funerary urns. Although these excavations take a closer look at Maryport’s own history they are also feeding into a bigger picture of Roman life.

Prof Haynes added: “With the work of Oxford Archaeology and the Hadrian’s Wall Trust we can at Maryport, give a sense of the zoning, the vibrancy and the vitality of this settlement. It’s much more complex than just a place where people lived, what we’re pushing towards is a bigger understanding of the settlement.

“Maryport stands as a shining example in Britain and potentially across the Roman empire where we can do something intelligent and interesting to see how people lived their lives.”

Rachel Newman of the Senhouse Museum Trust added: “We want to understand the context of these buildings; a building in itself is interesting but unless you understand how it works and how it’s articulated, it decreases in value. At the July/August 2014 | 71

Wildlife of the Solway Firth | The Pollack

Wildlife of The Solway Firth The Pollack

Pollachius Pollachius By Mark Vollers

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HE Pollack is found inshore, all around the British Isles with the greater part of the population on the rocky Western coasts. It is not present in sufficient numbers to be targeted by commercial trawlers, but as a by-catch and for recreational anglers it is quite important and does appear sometimes at the fishmonger.

It is a member of the cod family, similar in appearance to the Coley, but distinguished by a protruding lower jaw and a lateral line that has a kink over the pectoral fin.

It grows quickly to over a metre in length and up to 14KG in deeper waters, but the shallow Solway Firth is more suited to younger fish. Their eyes are large and admirably suited to hunting in low light conditions.

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Mermaid

’s Purses

They are a predator of crustaceans like prawns when small, graduating to catching sprats, smelts and sand-eels when older, capable of powerful and rapid movement to do so. They have a maximum lifespan of about 14 years, which seems plausible given our experience of keeping these fish at the Maryport Aquarium.

Readily caught as juveniles from local piers they thrive in our displays and we sometimes release surplus back to the wild as they outgrow the systems.

Tide Tables | Info

JULY 2014

WORKINGTON

AUGUST 2014

WORKINGTON HEIGHTS ABOVE CHART DATUM

HEIGHTS ABOVE CHART DATUM High Water Date

Morning

High Water

Low Water

Afternoon

Morning

Date

Afternoon

Afternoon

Time

m

Time

m

Time

m

F SA SU M d TU

02 09 02 44 03 24 04 12 05 15

7.8 7.6 7.3 7.0 6.8

14 33 15 10 15 54 16 50 18 01

7.4 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.7

08 43 09 19 10 00 10 52

1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3

20 53 21 32 22 19 23 21 12 01

1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5

6 7 8 9 10

W TH F SA SU O

06 32 07 52 09 01 09 59 10 48

6.7 6.9 7.3 7.8 8.3

19 18 20 30 21 30 22 21 23 08

6.8 7.2 7.8 8.3 8.7

00 38 01 59 03 09 04 08 05 00

2.6 2.3 1.9 1.3 0.8

13 21 14 36 15 39 16 32 17 21

2.4 2.1 1.7 1.2 0.8

1.2 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.7

11 12 13 14 15

M TU W TH F

11 35

8.6

00 39 01 25 02 11

9.2 9.1 8.8

23 53 12 20 13 06 13 51 14 37

9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.1

05 48 06 35 07 20 08 06 08 51

0.4 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.7

18 07 18 53 19 38 20 23 21 09

0.6 0.5 0.5 0.7 1.1

20 45 21 35 22 28 23 28 12 04

0.9 1.2 1.6 2.0 1.9

16 17 18 19 20

SA SU e M TU W

02 58 03 49 04 47 05 57 07 20

8.3 7.7 7.1 6.6 6.5

15 25 16 18 17 22 18 38 20 00

7.7 7.2 6.8 6.5 6.6

09 37 10 26 11 24 00 03 01 28

1.1 1.7 2.3 2.5 2.6

21 58 22 53

1.6 2.1

12 37 14 01

2.6 2.7

2.3 2.3 2.2 1.9 1.7

13 15 14 28 15 30 16 20 17 00

2.2 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.8

21 22 23 24 25

TH F SA SU M O

08 37 09 33 10 17 10 53 11 25

6.6 7.0 7.3 7.6 7.8

21 05 21 53 22 32 23 06 23 37

7.0 7.4 7.7 7.9 8.1

02 48 03 47 04 32 05 08 05 39

2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4

15 11 16 02 16 41 17 15 17 45

2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5

05 27 06 02 06 33 07 05 07 37

1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3

17 35 18 08 18 39 19 12 19 44

1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5

26 27 28 29 30

TU W TH F SA

11 56 00 07 00 38 01 09 01 40

7.9 8.2 8.2 8.1 8.0

12 27 12 57 13 28 14 01

8.0 8.0 7.9 7.8

06 09 06 39 07 09 07 41 08 13

1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4

18 16 18 46 19 18 19 51 20 25

1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6

08 10

1.4

20 18

1.6

31

SU

02 14

7.8

14 36

7.5

08 47

1.7

21 02

1.9

Time

m

Time

m

Time

m

TU W TH F SA d

01 29 02 04 02 40 03 19 04 03

7.9 7.7 7.5 7.3 7.0

13 53 14 29 15 07 15 49 16 39

7.5 7.3 7.1 6.9 6.7

08 03 08 38 09 14 09 55 10 42

1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2

20 10 20 45 21 24 22 08 23 02

1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

SU M TU W TH

04 57 06 02 07 13 08 20 09 20

6.8 6.7 6.8 7.1 7.4

17 40 18 47 19 54 20 55 21 48

6.6 6.7 6.9 7.3 7.8

11 40 00 08 01 21 02 29 03 30

2.4 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.8

12 48 13 58 15 01 15 58

2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6

11 12 13 14 15

F SA O SU M TU

10 13 11 02 11 50 00 10 00 57

7.9 8.2 8.5 8.8 8.9

22 36 23 23

8.3 8.6

12 38 13 26

8.6 8.5

04 24 05 14 06 03 06 50 07 39

1.4 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.3

16 48 17 36 18 23 19 10 19 57

16 17 18 19 20

W TH F SA e SU

01 45 02 34 03 25 04 20 05 22

8.8 8.6 8.2 7.8 7.3

14 14 15 04 15 57 16 55 18 01

8.3 8.0 7.6 7.2 6.9

08 27 09 16 10 06 11 01

0.4 0.7 1.1 1.5

21 22 23 24 25

M TU W TH F

06 32 07 47 08 55 09 50 10 34

6.9 6.8 6.9 7.2 7.4

19 13 20 25 21 24 22 11 22 51

6.8 6.9 7.2 7.5 7.7

00 38 01 56 03 07 04 04 04 49

26 27 28 29 30

SA O SU M TU W

11 13 11 48 00 00 00 33 01 05

7.6 7.7 8.0 8.1 8.1

23 27

7.9

12 21 12 54 13 26

7.8 7.8 7.7

31

TH

01 37

8.0

13 59

7.6

Time Zone UT(GMT)

Solution to Crossword

Morning

m

m

Time Zone UT (GMT)

Low Water

Afternoon

Time

Time 1 2 3 4 5

Morning

Time Zone UT(GMT)

Solution to Sudoku

Time Zone UT (GMT)

Solution to Alpha Sudoku

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Feature | Maryport Maritime Museum

Maryport’s Great War VC was accidentally killed in WW2 Among its many fascinating exhibits, Maryport’s Maritime Museum houses the story of real hero, in every sense of the word… Ned Smith, VC. We tell it here.

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HEN Maryport WW1 VC hero Edward ‘Ned’ Smith returned home after the war, in 1919, over 6,000 townsfolk turned out to see him, one local newspaper reported. He was greeted by a cheering crowd equivalent in size to the town’s total population at the time.

Sgt Smith as he was then was remarkable for having gained both the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Victoria Cross in quick succession, during the so-called Hundred Days Offensive and for being one of the youngest people to win the VC in World War One. Aged 14 he first became a coal miner at Oughterside Colliery and at 16 joined the Army Reserve while working there, in 1915. He enlisted and was sent to France in December 1916 with the 1st-5th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers and then rose quickly through the ranks.

In August 1918, then a corporal, he led a daylight patrol near Hebuteme, in the Somme Area to examine points in the German lines where information was required. As they were about to retire, Smith saw a party of about 40 Germans about to take up outpost duty. Despite being heavily outnumbered Corporal Smith led his small party of men,

engaged the enemy, broke up the German party and caused severe casualties. As well as receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal for this action, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Sergeant.

Just 11 days later, between 21/23 August 1918 and east of Serre, France, while in command of a platoon, he personally took a machine-gun post at The Lozenge, (Hill 140). He rushed the garrison with his rifle and bayonet. The enemy on seeing him coming scattered to throw hand grenades but heedless of all danger and almost without halting in his rush, he shot at least six of them.

Later, seeing another platoon needing assistance, he led his men to them, took command and captured the objective.

During an enemy counter-attack the following day he led a section forward and restored a portion of the line.

According to the London Gazette Supplement of October 18, 1918: “His personal bravery, skill and initiative were outstanding, and his conduct throughout an inspiring example to all.”

After the war he continued serving, from 1918–37, in China, Malaya and Ireland, before retiring with an Army pension and having attained the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major.

In summer 1939, he re-enlisted with the Lancashire Fusiliers and was among the first contingent of the British Expeditionary Force to sail for France. Having achieved the rank of Lieutenant, he was killed, aged 41, in France, on 12 January 1940, It’s not clear exactly how, but possibly due to friendly fire, or some sort of accident. He is buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Beery Communal Cemetery Extension. He never married.

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Train Times | Transport

Summary of train times between

Sunday 18 May to Saturday 13 December 2014 Train Times - May 2014 - December 2014 Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Carlisle Saturdays Barrow-in-Furness Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Carlisle

0620 0638 0646 0729

0557 0626 0644 0651 0658 0709 0724 0742 0750 0834

0650 0719 0737 0744 0751 0801 0812 0831 0839 0922

0758 0826 0843 0849 0856 -

0903 0921 0929 1012

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1052 1135

1010 1038 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1236

1131 1158 1215 1222 1228 1238 1251 1309 1317 1401

1231 1259 1316 1322 1328 1338 1348 1406 1414 1458

1331 1359 1416 1422 1428 1438 1449 1507 1515 1559

1452 1520 1537 1544 1551 1602 1612 1629 1637 1721

1640 1708 1725 1731 1740 1751 1800 1818 1826 1910

1728 1758 1815 1822 1827 1845 1855 1912 1920 2004

1934 1952 2000 2043

2030 2151 2048 2211 2056 2139 -

0620 0638 0646 0729

0609 0635 0651 0658 0705 0715 0724 0742 0750 0834

0655 0724 0742 0749 0756 0806 0816 0834 0842 0926

0758 0826 0843 0849 0856 -

0915 0933 0941 1024

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1051 1136

1010 1038 1055 11x01 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1238

1122 1149 1206 1213 1218 1229 1239 -

1254 1312 1320 1404

1233 1301 1318 1324 1330 1340 1350 1408 1416 1500

1350 1418 1435 1441 1447 1457 1507 1525 1533 1617

1452 1520 1537 1544 1551 1601 1611 1629 1637 1721

1533 1601 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1806

1726 1754 1811 1817 1822 1833 1843 1901 1909 1953

1934 1952 2000 2044

2030 2048 2056 2140

Sundays 1233 1433 1251 1451 1259 1459 1341 1543

-

-

1633 1651 1659 1743

1933 1951 1959 2043

-

-

1910 1947 1959 2020 -

2110 2147 2159 2220 -

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

0613 0624 0644 0651 0704 0707 0714 0733 0805

0559 0609 0628 0636 0651 0654 0701 0720 0754 0744 0823 0834 0854 -

0722 0729 0740 0744 0751 0810 0843 0905 0908 0915 0934 1005

0744 0823 0834 0854 0838 0917 0928 0948 0955 1006 1009 1016 1034 1108

0901 0904 0911 0930 1001 0938 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1208

0838 0917 0928 0948 0955 1006 1010 1016 1035 1109 1043 1122 1133 1153 1200 1211 1214 1221 1240 1314

0938 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1208 1138 1217 1228 1248 -

1040 1119 1130 1151 1158 1209 1212 1219 1238 1311 1254 1302 1314 1318 1324 1344 1416

1150 1229 1240 1300 1307 1318 1321 1328 1347 1420 1247 1326 1337 1357 1404 1415 1418 1425 1444 1517

1247 1326 1337 1357 1404 1415 1418 1425 1444 1517 1420 1459 1510 1530 1537 1550 1553 1600 1619 1653

1420 1459 1510 1530 1537 1555 1558 1605 1626 1700

1512 1551 1603 1622 1630 1643 1647 1654 1714 1748

1631 1710 1721 1741 1752 1804 1807 1814 1835 1910

1727 1805 1816 1836 1844 1856 1900 1906 1925 1959

1814 1853 1904 1924 -

1915 1954 2005 2025 -

2037 2116 2127 2147 -

2200 2239 2250 2310 -

-

1525 1604 1616 1636 1643 1654 1657 1704 1723 1755

1636 1715 1726 1746 1753 1806 1809 1816 1835 1909

1740 1819 1830 1850 1859 1911 1914 1921 1939 2012

1814 1853 1904 1924 -

1900 1939 1950 2010 -

2015 2052 2104 2125 -

2145 2224 2235 2255 -

Sundays 1410 1710 1447 1747 1459 1759 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. s es s es rn rn n Fu s on n d s ve rt -Fu as in ld e on ingt oa m s n le ow ne i ie gl ft ha al ia n po gt n to hert Bee kick sle eld n R o ow am kbyle ven gg asc llaf ro ite rton rrin ork mby ary patr igto lsto ys rli t r rr k i xfi ree Mill h ec oot a t r e l e i r a e s o a a i r a i l o S M S S W D B P A C As W K F R H W N Ca F Da S G B B

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

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Mc Donalds 1 Seating Seating Area

1 Shop/Retail 2 Retail Park 3 Washington Square

4 5 6 7

4

Steve’s Tiles Lister’s Furniture Steve’s Paints Matalan

B and Q 1 Parking Parksafe

Parking

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

1 Fast food

1 Parks 2 Curwen Park Vulcans Park

1 Bus Bus Station

1 Rail Workington Railway

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

Attractions Carnegie Theatre Eclipse Bowling Helena Thompson Museum Theatre Royal

Sports Grounds Rugby League Ground Workington Comets Workington Reds Football Workington RFC “Zebras” 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Information 1 Visitor Information

1 2 3 4

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

Parking

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Saturday 1st February Saturday 1st March

Cockermouth

local produce market First Saturday of every month

Handy Map

The Cockermouth

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

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

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

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

Information Tourist Information

Supermarkets Sainburys Aldi Supermarket

Local Ameneties 1 Police Station Parking

Car sales 1 Lloyd Motors

Accomodation 1 Travelodge

Business 1 Lakeland Business Park 2 Derwent Mills Commercial Park

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 41

1 2 3 4 7

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

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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handy s number

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

Council & Other Services Allerdale Council Enquiries 01900 702702 01900 871080 Allerdale Council (out-of-hours service) 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

Go Ape! 0845 094 9623

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Lake District Coast Aquarium 01900 817760

Travel & Weather Bus Timetables Train Timetables Lake District Weather Service

0871 200 22 33 08457 48 49 50 0844 846 2444

Vets Galemire (Gray St), Workington Millcroft (Curzon St), Maryport Millcroft (Wakefield Rd), Cockermouth Greta Bank Veterinary Centre, Keswick

Clip ‘n’ Climb, Maryport 01900 811450

01900 602138 01900 816666 01900 826666 017687 72590

Lake District Weather 0844 846 2444

Local Services - YOUR GUIDE TO -

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FROM ACCOUNTANTS TO SCAFFOLDING

Painter & decorator

upholstery services

window services

scaffolding services

Gardening Services

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tudents starting at Carlisle's new Art College this September will have access to all the latest facilities and industry standard equipment to make sure their learning experience is realistic, relevant and fun.

The building work on the college's new Digital and Creative Arts Centre is well under way.

This iconic new building in the heart of the city will house music recording studios, a TV studio, theatre and performance space, dance studios and rehearsal rooms together with a bespoke range of art studios.

The new building will house Carlisle College students who will move out of the Brampton Road campus, this summer., to what will become the city’s new Art College

The College took over further education provision at the Brampton Road campus in 2012 and currently shares the facilities with the University of Cumbria. However, the College has expanded the offer to include a variety of course levels in order to increase access to qualifications.

•To find out more visit carlisle.ac.uk or text CCPROSPECTUS and your name and address to 88020

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COMING SOON

Digital and Creative Arts Centre

THE NEW CARLISLE ART COLLEGE To get your prospectus text CCPROSPECTUS and your name and address to 88020

Call 01228 822 700

.uk Email info@carlisle.ac

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