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t the time of writing this Carlisle, yet again, is completely gridlocked. I can’t see things improving either in the run up to the busiest time of the year for trips into town. So, rather than waste the time, here are some suggestions for keeping yourselves amused while you sit in the endless jams around our great city. Make a list. My wife is a lover of a good list and this is her number one time for making another. Make a note of all the things that you have to finish off by the end of the day, or maybe the week, or focus on the things that you forgot to do. This will make your task easier, and ensure that you don’t forget anything. Clean the car. Now is a good time to gather all the door pocket debris, the wrappers, the half eaten Greggs sausage roll, hair bands – put it aside so that you can throw it out later. Catch up on your reading. Okay, I don’t mean reading an actual book, but try an Audio Book. I am sure you have all said, I wish I had more time to read and guess what, this time stuck in a mess of cars makes it so you do. Call a friend or someone in your family. Let us not forget that our phones can be used for more than just texting and playing Candy Crush. Pass the time by calling that friend you haven’t seen for ages or family member to catch up and have a laugh! Hands-free of course! Enjoy this last issue of 2019. Many thanks to everyone for all their support again this year – our delivery people, our advertisers and thanks to you our dear reader. Congratulations to our winners – Olivia and Will, we hope you enjoy your prizes! See you next year.

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DENTON HOLME MILL RACE written by david ramshaw

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arlisle’s Textile Industry began in the 1700’s on the banks of the River Caldew from family weavers working at home, to small weaving shops, to six-storey factories. Today there is not much textile manufacturing going on. Only three manufacturers, Linton Tweeds, Stead McAlpin and Lappet (originally Morton Sundour – a major textile firm in the city) continue to produce high quality textiles. From medieval times to the early 19th century all of these mills depended on water to power them so a dam must have existed at Holme Head for a

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very long time. There are early references to mills which could not have existed without the Denton Holme millrace. From the dam across the River Caldew, a watercourse was cut through Denton Holme and Shaddongate, flowing back into the river at Willow Holme. For years there were only two corn mills on its course, but in the 18th century textile mills rapidly developed along the millrace. When water became less important as a source of power and factories turned to steam, the route of the millrace could be traced by the factory chimneys. The map shows the factories

that used water from the millrace that still flows through Shaddongate. Few industries now use water from the millrace and although minor changes have been made to its course, its future seems assured as it controls the volume of water flowing through the main channel of the river in times of flood. David Ramshaw

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here is no end of famous chefs and cooks these days, together with endless cookery books and food programmes on our televisions. As with everything, there are those I love and those I am no so keen on. I have to say though that I am always inspired by the programmes I do enjoy, and even go so far as to buy the book if there is one that accompanies the series. Going back a few years, in the days before ‘celebrity chefs’ became the norm; there are a couple of chefs that were part of my childhood. I’d like to first of all mention the ever exuberant Keith Floyd. He was probably one of the first TV chefs, and his programmes are legendary. With his ever present glass of wine in hand he created mayhem whenever he cooked. He could be a bit grumpy, but his nononsense approach to cooking was nonetheless inspiring. If you watch Saturday Kitchen they often show old episodes from his series which are very entertaining to say the least if not a little cringe worthy at times. The other chef I am going to mention is Yesterday I spotted an albino Dalmatian. It was the least I could do for him.

Robert Carrier. We are now going back even further in time. Now I don’t claim to know much about Robert Carrier, but the reason I mention him is because my mum and dad always had his cook book to hand when I was younger, and I grew up on many of his recipes. Apparently he had a TV series in the late 70’s called Carrier’s Kitchen which was based on cooking cards from his Sunday Times article. Remember cooking cards? You have to be a certain age to remember those. Needless to say I collected a few sets! So as homage Don’t you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.

to Robert Carrier I am going to share with you a recipe that I grew up on, and which my mum and I still make to this day. It is called ‘Swiss Steak’. I have never really understood the name behind the recipe, but it is the simplest meal to make using a cheaper cut of beef. Perfect for this time of year too as we head towards winter. Cut 2lb braising steak into large chunks and then season with salt and ground black pepper. Put 4tbsp flour on a dish and coat the steaks with the flour. Next heat 4tbsp olive oil in a thick bottomed casserole dish and sauté one chopped onion until soft and transparent. Add the beef and brown on both sides. Finally add a tin of chopped tomatoes then cover and cook very slowly on top of stove until the meat is tender, approximately 2 hours, adding a little water if necessary. Serve direct from the casserole dish. Goes perfectly with mashed potato and green beans. Real comfort food. Jane ferguson

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s a contemporary artist of more than 30 years, Daniel draws on his experience from working as a specialist decorator which affords him many opportunities to collect waste materials such as scraps of wallpaper, dried paint, coloured sawdust and used sandpaper. He continues, “My work reflects my endless fascination for the contours and rhythms of the natural and man-made landscape around me. I create stratified, highly textural artworks by fusing discarded and recycled materials with a variety of mixed media using self-developed techniques. My objective is to convey alternative perspectives of figurative imagery which resonate with the observer but often only emerge when viewed repeatedly over time. All my artworks

contain rhythms derived from personal experiences and pay homage to the disciplines of my past, including my vocations as a professional footballer, dance teacher, specialist decorator and also from being a father to two children. Like the materials I collect for

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TRAVEL GUIDE

TRAVEL editor JANE SEDGWICK SHARES TRAVEL IDEAS FOR THE COMING MONTHS

t’s been a turbulent couple of months in the travel industry. In August we saw the failure of Late Rooms and Superbreaks, but the biggest shock of all was late September when Thomas Cook ceased trading. Thomas Cook was the original tour operator offering typical package holidays, with a huge presence on the high street; it had its own airline, and many hotels overseas welcomed thousands of Thomas Cook customers every year. The repercussions of this sad demise will be around for a long time to come. I really felt for every customer, staff member, crew, overseas representatives, whose holidays and livelihoods were suddenly in jeopardy. I’m sure many of you will have been affected. This situation just stresses how important it is to book your holiday with an ATOL-protected company. Now on to cruise holidays, as I promised in the last issue. Whether you are an experienced cruiser, or you are a cruise novice, there is something for everyone out there. Here are some instant positives – you only unpack once, eat great food, whilst seeing lots of different places! It offers great value for money, there is a type of cruise to suit every budget, and you can book up to 2 years in advance, 3 in some cases. If you want to do a round the

“Hurtigruten’s 12 day classic coastal voyage has been described as one of the best voyages in the world” world cruise for 161 days for approx. £45,000, you can do that. If you want a 2 day taster cruise, that’s out there too. There are usually offers on, whether it be for a cabin upgrade, or early booking offers, inclusive drinks packages, or gratuities. It can be bewildering trying to decide where to go, which type of cruise, which cruise line, large or small ship. I have access to just about every itinerary, cruise line, and ship available, whether that’s river or ocean. If you don’t like flying, then consider a no-fly cruise from one of the UK ports. It’s recently been announced that eco-friendly

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uying a new home is normally the most expensive outlay of a person’s life. A survey should enable you to: 1) Make a reasoned and informed judgement on whether or not to proceed. 2) Assess whether or not the property is a reasonable purchase at the agreed price. 3)Be clear what decisions and actions should be taken before contracts are exchanged. The HomeBuyer Survey is the most popular type of survey and identifies and provides information on: 1) The general condition of the property. 2) Any significant factors likely to materially affect the value of the property. 3) A market valuation. 4) A rebuilding insurance valuation.

The inspection of the property includes: Roof coverings, External walls, Kitchen fittings, Windows/doors/internal joinery, General decorative condition, Internal walls, floors and partitions, Internal joinery, Sub floor ventilation, Roof structure, Sanitary appliances, Drainage, Rainwater goods and Damp proof course. A visual inspection of the services is undertaken. COST: The cost of the report will depend on the size and type of the property, its location and value. It is often the case that the report highlights defects which are sufficient to negotiate a reduced price, very often offsetting the survey cost. As a rough guide expect to pay £480 to £700 for your HomeBuyer Survey.

Why do I need a survey when I am already having a Mortgage Valuation? This is a common question, however there is a fundamental difference between a Mortgage Valuation and a HomeBuyer Survey and Valuation. The Mortgage Valuation is carried out to ensure that the funds lent to you are secure. It tells you very little about the fabric of the building, and in fact the lender may not pass on any details of the valuation. The Homebuyers Survey and Valuation is written for your benefit giving factual information on significant aspects of the condition of the property. It allows you to make an informed decision on whether to proceed with the purchase.

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y nephew Philip needed a walk. He was going stir crazy, suffering from cabin fever looking after his mother who was recovering from an operation. It was supposed to be a holiday for him and it wasn’t shaping up that way. He and his dad Anthony fancied the Langdale Pikes, I thought they were too far away. A short blast was all that was required. Their spaniel Indy was coming along too, she was still a young pup and despite being an absolute sweetie, was a tornado on four legs, who had an aversion to coming back when called. She would have to be kept on a lead at all times. We arrived at the tiny car park below Mousthwaite Comb, too late for a parking space, so we retraced our steps and parked up in a layby alongside the A66. The viaduct on the former railway line from Penrith to Keswick was visible across the fields. At the top of the comb a stiff wind was blowing, and Sharp Edge was seen rearing up to the saddle, high above, the summit structure that gives Blencathra its alternative name of Saddleback. Phil, bless him, seemed to enjoy my tales of the spectral ghost army of Souther Fell (witnessed by the villagers

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