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or some of us, it's time to say goodbye to sleeping in and hello to hauling your children out of bed so you can attempt to get to school on time. In much the same way no two children are the same, so it is with the school run. Apparently, according to one report, mums and dads fall into six different categories – which parent are you? WhatsApp parent. Always late, always disorganised, depends on the class WhatsApp group for absolutely everything. Usually found WhatsApping at 9pm on a Sunday night to check which homework has to be handed in on Monday morning. Instagram parent. Arrives polished and preened with three picture-perfect kids. Bouncy hair, dazzling megawatt smile, endless supply of enviable, fashionable new clothes. Snaps a "what I wore on the school run selfie" each day. Activewear parent. Always clad in tight Lycra and the latest mesh-panel leggings. Runs to school, jogs on the spot at drop off, and can’t wait to "drop and dump" so they can get on with their exercise regime. (Often found in packs with other activewear types). Crafty parent. Always brings in recycling and expertly done homework craft creations. Feared at bake sales for producing handmade, perfectly iced and decorated cupcakes. Wrinkles their nose at your Tesco packed sponge cakes. Work at home trendy type. Often seen in cycling gear or dressed like an ageing hipster in T-shirt and shorts. Talks loudly about their freelance work and invites themself to the parents’ coffee shop meet-ups. Drive-by parent. Harassed and stressed, they park on the double yellow lines outside the school gates and throw the kids out of the car before roaring off. Kids always still munching on a slice of toast as they haven’t had a proper breakfast. It wouldn't be right to overlook the heroic golden oldies category who’ve swapped retirement for hardcore childcare duties so mum and dad can work. They are always seen slowly making their way home, laden with children’s scooters and saying “don’t tell mum’ while dishing out big bags of Haribo's at pick-up time. Congratulations to our last issue winners – Scarlet who found Winston and to Annabelle who won £25 Andrew Corrie when she found Bear. EDITOR

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HISTORY

THE DAY THE TRAM GOT STUCK IN DENTON STREET!

Tram stuck under Denton Street bridge

single electric tramway with passing places ran over the viaduct and for the full length of Denton Street. Trams ran every 10 minutes from 30 June 1900 until 21 November 1931. Single decker trams were used because the bridge clearance under the Canal Branch railway bridge was only 12ft 11 in. The first trams were in a chocolate-brown and cream livery but these were replaced in 1912 by new vehicles which were dark green and cream, lined out in cream and red.

Ambulance trapped in Denton Street in 2005

In a test run on 29 June 1900 the first tram got stuck under the railway bridge. See the photograph with onlookers, which probably marked this occasion. The road surface under the bridge was lowered in 1954 when Ribble double decker motor buses came into Denton Holme. Today, although the bridge was removed in 1974 after the closure of the railway, the road still has a large dip in it and this is where an ambulance got stuck in the 2005 floods. There were accidents and in February 1903 three boys ran in

front of a tram when it was in motion. The driver cut off the power and applied the emergency brake but the tram hit the last boy who had both legs severed. He died in the infirmary soon afterwards. More about the social history of Denton Holme can be found in the book ‘Denton Holme’ available from P3 Publications website, Bookends, Tullie House and Carlisle Visitor Centre.

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JANE’S KITCHEN Mouth-watering inspiration from food editor Jane Ferguson

y mum recently said to me, ‘This is not an old people’s world’, which I thought was quite sad, but I have to say I totally agree with her. She said this after we had been for a coffee to a café, which is very popular with elderly ones. We had to wait at the entrance to be shown to a seat, which was fair enough. We were then told we had to scan a QR code, which was on a card on the table, order what we wanted on-line and then pay for it on-line. I actually struggled to do this but did eventually manage after much tutting and moaning, but there is no way my mum would have been able to even order a coffee. At every turn, it is getting more difficult, as we have to rely on technology more and more, which doesn’t come that easy to a lot of us. And don’t even get me started on passwords which are the bane of my life. In addition, to make matters even worse, for some sites even a password isn’t enough, you then have to have a memorable word. The list goes on and on and in all

honesty, it’s exhausting. However, it isn’t going to change any time soon, so my list of passwords and memorable words continues to grow. I might need to invest in a safe to put them in, as my old brain certainly can’t remember them all! Talking of my mum, she will readily admit that she doesn’t particularly enjoy cooking, but when we were growing up there was always a homemade meal for the family ready every night. In our house, the go to cook book at the time was by someone called Robert Carrier. He was an American chef, restaurateur and cookery writer and here is one of his recipes. ‘Paprika Chicken’. Get one whole chicken, rinse and pat dry (his recipe said two young chickens, about 2½ pound each,

but I think one chicken should be enough to serve a family). Cut the chicken into serving pieces (although you could just buy chicken legs and thighs), and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Heat 110g butter in heatproof casserole and add one chopped onion. Cook the onion until transparent and then stir in 1 tbsp paprika. Add the chicken pieces and cook slowly until golden then cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is almost tender. Sprinkle on 1 tbsp flour and 425ml chicken stock (his recipe said white stock) and 1tbsp tomato puree. Stir well and cover. Bring to the boil and simmer for further 20 minutes. Remove the chicken to a serving dish. Stir 150ml double cream and the juice of half a lemon into the casserole, stir well and cook for 5 minutes, without allowing the sauce to come to the boil. Pour over the chicken and serve with some new potatoes and fresh vegetables. Jane ferguson

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ust like that, our summer is almost over and school will be starting again. Did you blink and miss it, or were you lucky enough, like some of my clients have been, to actually get away and have a well deserved holiday? The sands are shifting, I can sense it. There is more confidence out there. I’m getting ready for the great big bounce back of pent up demand and people wanting to travel. The last travel review mid August was the most positive one I have seen. More countries went to our green traffic light, the ruling has come into force which means that double vaccinated travellers can now return from an amber listed country without having to self isolate.

The UAE has now become amber, so that opens up Dubai and Abu Dhabi for some winter sun. Slowly but surely more countries are happy to have us back. In the past week alone, Austria, Norway and Denmark have opened their borders to double-jabbed travellers.

For cruising fans, international cruising is now allowed again after being banned by our government since March 2020. I’m definitely getting more interest for 2022 holidays, and

I’ve got a steady stream of people heading off on staycations, to Croatia, Greece, Canaries over the next few months. Travel isn’t just about having a holiday, although that’s a good enough reason; so important for mental wellbeing and relaxation. Just booking a holiday gives you a different feeling, you have something to look forward to and get excited about. Travel is also about reuniting families. I’ve got new clients who are heading to Copenhagen soon – they haven’t seen their son for 12 months. I had a lady who went to South Africa in March to work for

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Casting a Critical Eye

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e have all done it! That is, cast a critical eye over our gardens when late August arrives and wondered what went wrong. Reflecting on how beautifully the spring went with all the lovely tulips and the brilliance and colour of early summer only to see our borders looking a bit worse for wear, a bit ragged and decidedly lacking something or other! Well, my advice is perhaps not to be so critical, but rather adopt a slightly more philosophical approach. Gardening is a curious and wonderful pastime which is part science and part art. Seasons vary, and our planets’ climate is in flux. There is no getting it right but certainly there are lessons learned. What might work well one year may not the next. Dry summers or wet ones we need to adopt a flexible approach to our gardening. Practically speaking there are a few things we should do, which will invariably help to keep our gardens colourful and healthy and see less of the scragginess often associated with late summer. First and foremost how often do you dead-head? My question is based on the fact that gardeners who fail to dead-head through the summer are most likely to be disappointed at the lack of flowering come August and September.

Now I know from experience that many regard this task as a bit tedious, but I would encourage you to see it as an opportunity to get close to your garden. It enables us to study our plants cut out any dead or pest infested growth, and it will greatly reward us with lots more blooms. In the case of roses and geraniums it is essential, but basic botany tells us that putting off a plants ability to set seed and therefore complete its seasonal role is to encourage it to continue blooming. Many varieties of hardy geranium can be encouraged to bloom until November if they are regularly dead-headed. Associated operations in the garden consist of tidying up straggly stems on herbaceous perennials and pruning to encourage a later flush of flowers. This works well on the Anthemis genus which is part of the aster family which with careful removal of the dying flowers will often flower again. Others include Phlox’s and Delphiniums.

Much can also be gained by feeding our plants throughout the summer. A general garden fertilizer will do, and making sure our plants have adequate water at their roots is essential to maintain flowering. Remember any stress to a plant prompts it to complete its seasonal life and set seed. But perhaps the most important thing we should be doing is to record our gardens throughout the season. Make notes about what grew well and what didn’t. Look at the gaps as the season progresses, and think how to improve flowering continuity. If some plants are continually infested with pests then consider alternatives for next year. If certain varieties are prone to mildew then look for alternatives. Look at the overall structure of the borders, noting where one plant is perhaps too tall or too short. Think about the balance of colour. Now is the time to think about all these things before all the colour has gone and we forget what the garden looked like! It is very easy to do without making a physical record. Lastly, take a little time this summer to visit gardens to get a little inspiration. No amount of reading gardening books or watching TV programmes is a substitute for looking at an actual garden. Enjoy your garden and pat yourself on the back for what went well. Happy gardening

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Prepare now for your Spring Garden LOCAL ARBORIST ANDREW EDGAR [ORCHARD TREE SURGERY & MAINTENANCE] SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE AND TIPS ON CARING FOR TREES AND SHRUBS

s we head out of one of the hottest summers on record into the cooler Autumn and Winter months, ensuring our trees and shrubs are primed to cope with the transition, will give your garden a better chance to thrive next Spring. Here are a few simple things you can do to prep for the Autumn and Winter months: Pruning at the right time for each type of tree or shrub is crucial – Please always double check your tree or shrubs specific needs. However, a general rule for most Summer (May through August) deciduous flowering shrubs and trees is that they will need pruning in the late Autumn or throughout the Winter between Jan to March. Flowering Cherries can be pruned in the late Summer and Conifers in the Autumn. Make sure dead branches are removed. Any damaged or diseased branches need to be removed also. Remove any suckers

to stop unwanted spreading and energy sapping of the main plant or tree. Removing suckers should be done all year round however, not only at this time of year. Finally, look at the overgrowth, if the branches are stretching out over pathways, patios or if the growth is starting to become invasive or protruding, these areas need pruning back. If you are unsure of how exactly to prune, please speak to a professional, as if done incorrectly, pruning can kill off a plant or tree for good. Newly planted trees are susceptible to harsh cold Winters. Keeping them moist but not waterlogged will be essential in their growth throughout the first couple of years. Mulching can help with this. It locks moisture in on dryer days, it helps reduce

the number of weeds around the roots and helps prevent any frost getting into the soil.

Spread around 3 inches of bark, peat, compost, or other organic material around the tree. If there is going a particularly severe winter in your area, you could go one step further and put up some plastic sheeting as protection, pin each side down to the ground with wooden pegs or use a large plastic bag over the top on those nights that are forecast to be freezing. The beginning of Autumn is a great time to plant trees, perennials, bulbs, and shrubs – the soil should be warm and moist from the Summer season, and the air temperatures will have cooled - the perfect balance for planting new trees or shrubs. A vibrant Azalea or fragrant Daphne will bring a muchneeded boost to your Autumn Garden. Or try a climbing Clematis, with its many species there is something to suit everyone. Come Spring next year you’ll be thankful for putting in the effort over the Winter months.

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But, we are living in very difficult and challenging times, and this wonderful charity needs our support more than ever. Eden Valley Hospice is dedicated to caring and supporting local people with life limiting illnesses and conditions. Jigsaw is Cumbria's Children's Hospice, caring for children and young people, also with life limiting conditions.

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