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ome people are frightened of spiders, others are scared of heights. But now a new phobia has been identified: F.O.S.H. [Fear Of the School Holidays]. Where did the nostalgic idyll of a Swallows and Amazons summer disappear to – and how has it become replaced by blind panic? Almost two million parents admit to this fear, saying they haven’t planned enough family activities to fill the six-week break. Research found the average child will utter their first, ‘I’m bored’, just 10 days into the summer holidays, and then repeat the well-worn phrase around four times a day. That means I will hear myself say “only boring people get bored” 400 times too, which is going to be fun. So how can parents keep kids entertained? Here are some tips for enjoying the summer break: • Keep up a semblance of a routine. Normal mealtimes and waking up at some point before midday usually lead to calmer moods all round. • Plan one or two big, exciting days out to give the kids something to focus on. • A good tiring bike ride, long walk to the pick-your-own farm, or a session at a swimming pool usually guarantees you a few hours of peace afterwards. • Get a big box of craft stuff. It’s amazing how much children can be diverted by 12 kitchen roll tubes and a container of glitter.
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• Get the children involved in meal prep. Let them choose a few dishes and make them together, then have an indoor picnic with a rug on the living room floor. • Encourage them to learn something new – the more time-consuming the better. Knitting, hula-hooping, card games and loom bands would all work. If you are planning a long car journey, and the oft-repeated question “are we there yet?” is driving you to the limit, help your children realise how often they are saying it by taking along a bag each of their favourite treats. Each time they ask, gobble one up – and tell them they will only get whatever’s left at the end of the journey. It will make them think twice about repeating this refrain throughout the trip. Whatever you are up to this summer we hope you have a good one! Congratulations to Mrs Casson who won tickets to see Paloma Faith, well done to 8 year old William who won Winston, and Daisy who found Bear in Wetheral.
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The other day I bought a thesaurus, but when I got home and opened it, all the pages were blank. I have no words to describe how angry I am.
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pool, and photographs he news that commercial appeared in the next flights were commencing day’s newspapers. In once more from the the book Action StaCarlisle Airport (near tions it stated that it Crosby) now renamed Carlisle took, “another year Lake District Airport brought to before scheduled mind that, in 1928, the council services were started - the Isle were discussing the possibility of of Man the most popular “Carlisle as an air base”. By destination”. October approaches had been With the formation of the Border made to the Air Ministry, “to Flying Club [BFC] in June arrange for an officer to 1935 a clubhouse and inspect the sites hangar were built at provisionally selected Kingstown. A 1938 for the suggested guide to Carlisle aerodrome”. stated: “The airport With that visit is in the charge of a having taken place thoroughly expeand the decision rienced manager made the Carlisle who also acts in the Journal reported in capacity of flying inDecember: “Kingsstructor to the BFC”. town most suitable as There was also “a very air base - city can now Kingstown, 1937 experienced Ground acquire”. As this was Engineer able to carry a grass airfield little out repair work of every preparation was necessary description”. The guide stated and the Journal reported in that Kingstown was “a first-class June: “Flying at Kingstown airport capable of handling some so keen has been the popular of the big airliners which make desire to takes trips in the air that the daily trip to and from the Isle the North British Aviation Co. has of Man”, these being “particularly further prolonged the stay of two comfortable eight-seaters fitted aeroplanes which have been with wireless. As they are all two or making daily flights from a three-engined machines they postemporary aerodrome at sess the maximum safety factor for Kingstown over the last fortnight.” the short sea crossing”. Various local press reports gave If you wish to know more about the the progress: the conveyance of history of Stanwix a new book will land at Greymoorhill from Sir be shortly be published entitled: James Watt in February 1930 [total STANWIX – by Denis Perriam. costs for land were £15,850]; then Available from Bookends, in February 1933 the public were Tullie House , Amazon and reassured that the aerodrome www.p3publications.com would “not involve the erection of any buildings”. Written by On 23 March 1933 the first commercial aircraft landed at David Kingstown from Croydon, via Black- Ramshaw
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y husband and I recently visited Italy to see our son and daughter-in-law who are spending a year out there. Before we went they asked if we could bring the usual tea bags, etc, but they also asked if we could bring some Garibaldi biscuits which I must say had us somewhat baffled. Firstly, of all the biscuits to choose from why Garibaldi? And secondly, wasn’t Garibaldi Italian, so surely they could get Garibaldi biscuits in Italy. On querying this when we arrived they told us that they had been speaking to some Italian friends of theirs about Garibaldi and that the biscuits were mentioned. Their Italian friends did not believe that there was such a thing as a Garibaldi biscuit so they wanted to prove to them otherwise. Mystery solved. Now here is the interesting part. Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general, politician and nationalist. He is considered one of the greatest generals of modern times and one of Italy’s “fathers of the fatherland” In 1854 Garibaldi made a very popular visit to South Shields in England. The biscuit was first manufactured by the Bermondsey Biscuit Company, Peek Freans, in 1861 following the recruitment of Jonathan
Carr, one of the great biscuit makers of Carlisle. Who would have thought that the humble Garibaldi biscuit actually has a connection with Carlisle. It’s amazing what you can learn from Google.
Sticking with an Italian theme how about making this very easy ‘Tiramisu’. Start by having your serving dish and a 175g pack of trifle sponge fingers ready. Put 268ml tub double cream, 250g tub mascarpone, 75ml marsala and 5 tbsp golden caster sugar in a bowl and whisk until it reaches the consistency of thick double cream. In a separate shallow dish put 2 tbsp strong coffee with 300ml boiling water and mix through. Dip a few sponge fingers in the coffee mixture turning for a few seconds until they are nicely soaked but not soggy.
Layer these into your dish then spread over some of the cream mixture. Grate over a small amount of chocolate. Repeat the layers finishing with a cream layer. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. To serve, dust with cocoa powder. Such a simple but elegant sweet.
PEARL OF WISDOM Tiramisu is from the Italian language, spelled tiramisù [tiramisu], from the Venetian tiramesù [tiramesu], meaning “pick me up”, “cheer me up” or “lift me up”. The controversy over its origin has divided two regions (Friuli and Veneto). All the books so far have written that the tiramisu was born in Veneto in 1970. It is true. But between 1940 and 1950 in Friuli, a custard dessert called “Vetturino Cup Tirimesù” was created by chef Mario Cosolo.
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1. Up town top ranking 2. Figaro 3. Take a chance on me 4. Wuthering heights 5. Night fever 6. Rivers of babylon/brown girl in the ring 7. You’re the one that I want 8. Three times a lady 9. Dreadlock holiday 10. Summer nights 11. Rat trap 12. Da ya think I’m sexy 13. Mary’s boy child - oh my lord 14. Matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs The other night, my wife and I were going out. She sat there and put on eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, eyeliner, eyelashes, mascara, toner, blush and lipstick, then turned to me and enquired, ‘Does this look natural?’
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Crown thinning is a general pruning, usually around the edges of the tree’s canopy, to reduce its shade density and the weight of foliage. A general thinning will improve air circulation, too, which helps to prevent fungal and pest problems. Crown thinning does not alter the overall size or shape of the tree. Material should be removed systematically throughout the tree, should not exceed the stated percentage and not more than 30% overall. Common reasons for crown thinning are to allow more light to pass through the tree, reduce wind resistance, reduce weight (but this does not necessarily reduce leverage on the structure).
Crown lifting is another way to let more light through a tree. A lift concentrates on the underside of the tree’s canopy, removing lower branches to allow for better light or access underneath, for example, to mow a lawn. Crown lifting is an effective method of increasing light transmission to areas closer to the tree or to enable access under the crown but should be restricted to less than 15% of the live crown height and leave the crown at least two thirds of the total height of the tree. Good practice dictates crown lifting should not normally include the removal of large branches growing directly from the trunk as this can cause large wounds.
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NEW RACE FOR LIFE KIDS EVENT LAUNCHED IN PENRITH
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ENRITH boys and girls are being invited to get muddy for a good cause - at a brand new event from Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The town has been chosen to host Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids for the first time at Lowther Castle on Sunday 16 September. Pretty Muddy Kids is a new exciting obstacle course designed just for children - with added mud, thrills and spills. From scramble nets and space hoppers to mud chutes and muddy pools, children will face a range of fun and muddy obstacles to crawl under, clamber over and charge through. The Race for Life family of events also includes the traditional 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy courses, which hundreds of women will take part in at the same venue on the same day. By taking part in Pretty Muddy Kids, children in Penrith can have fun with friends and help raise valuable funds to beat cancer sooner at the same time. Money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives. Laura Taylor, Cancer Research UK’s Cumbrian Event Manager, said: “We
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Tracy Lazonby (final journey funerals) shares ten unique methods of handling cremateD remains of a loved one
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ou can bury ashes in your local cemetery or in a natural burial ground. You can scatter them. You can divide them up among members of the family. You can get the crematorium to scatter them. You can do hundreds of things with them. Many people only start to think creatively after they’ve brought the ashes home – sometimes long after. During this time they may sit on the mantelpiece, the wardrobe, the boot of the car, dry, warm and safe. Of course, they’re more than just ashes and they deserve a fitting destination. 1. An hourglass Time for some symbolism! Hourglass iconography on gravestones dates back to the Puritans. Now lifetime hourglass urns can accommodate the ashes of one or two loved ones. www.inthelighturns.com 2. A Vinyl Record For those people who live and breathe music, there’s no better way to be remembered than to actually become part of their favourite album. And vinyl will allow you to press your ashes into any record you want, including your own original album. They’ll even write a song for you an additional fee.You can also have your ashes incorporated into a painting that will be used as the album cover. Now that’s a rocking way to go. www.andvinyly.com 3. A Diamond Ring Human life is finite, but diamonds are forever. The memorial jewellery company Phoenix diamonds uses carbon from cremains or hair and nails to create diamonds of assorted cuts, colors, clarity, and carats. The gems can be used to make various pieces of jewellery. www.phoenix-diamonds.com
4. Tattoos Commemorative tattoos don’t just honor deceased loved ones. Some are made with them! Tattoo artists can sterilize cremains and then mix them with tattoo ink, so the dearly departed is always under your skin. 5. A lifetime supply of Pencils Ink isn’t for everyone. The Carbon Copies project by designer Nadine Jarvis turns cremains into a set of 240 pencils. Each is stamped with the departed’s name and birth and death years. Pencils are accessed one at a time and sharpened into a wooden box. After each pencil is used, the box of shavings can be kept as an urn. www.inhabitat.com 6. Have them mixed with Glass to become an Ornament or a Pendant Your loved one’s cremation ashes, coloured glass crystals and clear molten glass are expertly layered together using traditional techniques to create a beautiful, lasting tribute to the one you hold dear. Very comforting to some knowing your loved one is with you at all times. www.ashesintoglass.co.uk
released back into the universe. The environmentallyfriendly balloons will carry ashes to a height of up to 100,000 ft, where they will be released from a lightweight urn into the stratosphere, so that they may circulate the globe. www.stardustashes.com 10. Go out with a bang There are a few companies that can arrange special displays which include a number of unique fireworks designed or modified to incorporate memorial ashes, allowing for a spectacular memorial event and a stunning farewell. www.heavensabovefireworks.com / www.heavenlystarsfireworks.com / www.fantasticfireworks.co.uk / www.21ccfireworks.com Your range of choices is as wide as your imagination.
7. Melt them into Stained Glass If you like the idea of diamonds and Jewellery, but don’t want to be purely decorative, then a stained glass memorial might be the way to go. You’ll still be pretty but a lot more subtle. www.scattering-ashes.co.uk 8. Commission an artist or sculptor You can commission an artist to mix the cremains with paint and paint a portrait or a sculptor to create a truly unique sculptor that can be created with or made to store the ashes in the home or garden 9. Send them into Space Have you always wanted to be an astronaut?? Well you still can. Stardust Ashes will scatter the ashes of your loved one into the stratosphere, so that they may be
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DOES YOUR CAR NEED SERVICING, MOT, TYRES OR ANY TYPE OF REPAIRS? We offer loan cars (FOC) Vehicle collection & delivery (FOC) Customer shuttle to and from any local destination (FOC) Free courtesy car wash and hoover Why not take advantage of this great offer and spread your costs over 12 months at ... Telford Skoda, Chandler Way, Parkhouse CA3 0JY Telephone: 01228 547722 Representative example Repair costs - £500.00, Deposit/Down payment - £10.00, Total amount of credit - £490.00, Interest rate - 0% Fixed, Representative APR - 0% APR Representative, Duration of loan - 12 months, Then 12 monthly payments of - £40.83 Credit is provided by Ikano Bank AB (publ) and is available subject to status to UK residents 18 or over. Telford Skoda acts as a credit broker not a lender and only offers credit products for Ikano Bank AB (publ) Ikano Bank is authorised in Sweden by Finansinspektionen, the regulator for banks in Sweden, and is subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ikano Bank is a trading name of the UK branch of Ikano Bank AB (publ) which is registered with branch number BRO16253. The registered office of the branch of Ikano Bank AB (publ) is Waterfront House, Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3DQ
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ear is a keen rambler but with a poor sense of direction (stuffing for brains!) and has got lost again in Carlisle. However, he has his phone with him and has sent this photo of what he can see.
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Last Issue’s Winner Well done to Daisy who found bear in Wetheral and received her £25 reward.
Daisy (age 2) Remember: Leave it a week before you go looking for bear. All the deliveries must be finished to keep it fair.
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Answers to ‘Name The Artist’ (Page 8) 1) Althia & Donna 2) Brotherhood of Man 3) Abba 4) Kate Bush 5) Bee Gees 6) Boney M 7) John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John 8) Commodores 9) 10 C.C. 10) John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John 11) Boomtown Rats 12) Rod Stewart 13) Boney M 14) Brian & Michael Answers to “Not What It Seems” (Page 9) 1) 116 years 2) Sheep - or goat 3) Graphite 4) A Lizard 5) Pine 6) China 7) A type of Bird 8) Ecuador 9) Germany 10) Marsupial Answers to “Suming Up” (Page 11) 1) A whole number - can be positive or negative, but not a fraction or a decimal. This includes 0. 2) 23 3) Reflex 4) 101 5) 3.142 6) 4 - a tetrahedron is another term for a triangular-based pyramid and vertices are ‘corners’ 7) A triangle with three sides of differing length 8) 607 - multiply the previous number by three and then add one. 9) 22 10) Fibonacci Sequence
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We offer an all year round reliable garden maintenance service Free advice on garden problems & assistance with any type of gardening work whatever your size
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Specialising in Chimney repairs, pointing & capping
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• Gardening, regular maintenance or one off jobs • Clear & clean gutters of debris • Rubbish clearance • Window and conservatory cleaning and much much more! No job too small Please call to discuss on:
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