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or all you readers who work from home, like Mrs C & I, school holidays can be quite a juggling act! Do you just take the time off and be done with it, or do you try and battle on as if everything is normal?

Having just survived the Half Term holiday and with the Easter two week school holiday on the horizon (what a delight), I thought it would be a good idea to offer some practical advice.

Avoid Plaster of Paris at all costs. It ruins crockery, renders cutlery useless and you’ll be picking it out of the carpet for months.

Ditto glitter. Except you’ll be picking that out of the carpet for years, not months.

Factor in some me-time. Like a trip to the hairdressers or beauty salon, or of course, the pub! (I highly recommend doing this over tea time and/or bath time – preferably both – so you don’t have to deal with it).

Share the pain. Organise as many play dates as you can cope with. Because if you have theirs the chances are they’ll have yours.

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Plan as many free activities as possible. Like visiting the pet shop and train spotting. Because otherwise you’ll shell out money hand over fist.

Invest in a whistle. Because if you’ve got more than one child like me you’ll be playing referee.

Bring bedtime forward as early as you can get away with. And if you haven’t got blackout blinds, why on earth not?

Congratulations to Alastair, aged 2, who won our ‘Find Winston Competition’ and Alice, aged 4 who ‘Rescued Bear’ from Brampton.

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WHO WAS ANN GREGG?

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by David C Holmes. He decided to research his family history, a relatively simple task he thought which turned into an adventure that, in his words, “He could never have imagined”. His five times removed great grandmother Ann Gregg (born in 1756) used fourteen different alias’s.

Trying to follow her life was almost impossible, confusing and frustrating.

She lived in a time and in circumstances his 21st century brain found difficult to comprehend. She continually moved around the four northern counties of England. She was incarcerated in at least seven different gaols, escaping four times.

She was a petty but serial felon, and an ancestor he should have felt ashamed of. Yet, as he got to know and understand her circumstances, and the poverty stricken life she was born into, he began to admire her strength, tenacity and ingenuity. She was a survivor, determined to take care of her own, no matter the risk or consequence to her own life. She died aged 92.

It began with his paternal grandmother, born in Cockermouth in 1900, who lived until he was 27.

David spent a lot of time with her in his teens, when he became very much aware that she was different to his friends’ grandmothers. He explains, “We would often gather mushrooms, too. Not the supermarket button type – she taught me where to find penny buns, hedgehogs, chanterelles, morels, lawyer’s wigs, and others. I never knew anyone else who was interested in these varieties, although I couldn’t understand why – they were delicious.

She seemed to have a natural affinity with the land, but for some reason, didn’t want to show it. Gran could also wring the neck of a chicken, turkey or goose without batting an eyelid, and could quickly skin and clean a rabbit or hare.” It was a comment she made one day (in his later teens) that made

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him think. He was telling her how he hitch- hiked to pop concerts around the country when she said, ““You’ve got too much gypsy blood in you! You should settle down!”

This he realised much later was the key to help his research. His ancestors were traceable not only through birth, marriage and death certificates but also through the courts with frequent name changes to thwart his progress. Ann Gregg, he realised much later, was also the Ann Irwin who appeared in court records and there were many other examples of other relatives and friends changing names. Ann was sentenced to death in 1777 later commuted to three years.

In 1794 she was to be transported to the colonies but never went as she kept on getting pregnant in the gaol at Woolwich. David later realised that Ann Gregg, who disappeared from court records after serving her time at Woolwich, was in fact Ann Irvin, who only appeared after that time.

All her children born in gaol had been christened Irvin so she could start a new life with her husband in Cumbria. This was only proved by the use of DNA tracing which allows one to find people online who may be related and also interested in family history. This fascinating story traces the lives and fate not only of Ann Gregg but a multitude of other distant relatives mentioned in court records from places such as Cockermouth, Carlisle, Gateshead, Australia, USA, including convict ships manifestos etc. etc.. David vividly portrays the conditions prisoners underwent in those days from records in Carlisle and elsewhere.

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An Italian Masterpiece Mouth-watering inspiration from food editor Jane Ferguson

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y mum often says how different the world is now to how it was when she was a young woman and that she can’t keep up with things.

Well I am beginning to feel the same way, especially when it comes to technology.

The other day I had to google what a podcast is, and in all honesty I am still not sure I get it!

Another area of life that has changed dramatically is with regard to health and safety. For example, conkers being banned in schools. And did you know that in 2011, Bridlington’s local council banned kite flying on the beach for ‘health and safety reasons’.

Apparently, the council were greatly concerned in case a falling kite hit someone. I’m sure we all roll our eyes when we read things like that.

On the other hand, you can see why ’health and safety needed to be improved. Let me give you an example.

Recently Blue Peter celebrated its 60th anniversary. When I was young this was one of my favourite programmes and the presenters at the time were Valerie Singleton, John Noakes and Peter Purvis.

As it was their anniversary there were quite a few programmes on recently, and one that I managed to catch was all about John Noakes.

John Noakes was probably Blue Peter’s most memorable presenter as nothing seemed to daunt him and he would try his hand at anything.

One classic episode was when he climbed up Nelson’s column with zero safety equipment.

Even though it happened years ago and I knew he got down ok, I watched it again through peeked fingers and my stomach was in a knot.

If you have never seen this, (and are not afraid of heights) google it and watch it. It will have ‘health and safety’ experts shivering in their boots.

Anyway, on to something a little bit safer, this month’s recipe.

Spring is on the way and the nights are getting lighter which always make me feel better.

Try this Spring Vegetable Tagliatelle with Lemon and Chive Sauce.

Have about 450g mixed spring vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, broad beans and

peas. Halve the green beans and cut the asparagus into 3 pieces diagonally. Now cook 400g tagliatelle and add the veg to the pan for the last 5 minutes. In the meantime, grate the zest of half a lemon and squeeze the juice from the whole lemon.

Put the juice in a small pan together with the zest, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1tbsp olive oil and some black pepper.

Warm through. Drain the pasta and vegetables, adding 4tbsp of the water to the lemon sauce.

Add 2tbsp chopped chives to the lemon sauce. (If you fancy it a bit richer, add about 50g double cream and stir through).

Finally add the pasta and vegetables. Toss all together and warm through. Sprinkle with parmesan and black pepper and serve with some warm crusty bread. Serves 4.

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HISTORY QUIZ (Answers on page 23)

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1. Which two of Henry VIII’s wives were executed?

2. Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, followed by Queen Victoria – but who comes third in the list?

3. Which English city was once known as Duroliponte?

4. What was the first name of the man after whom the Geiger counter was named?

5. What were the exact first words spoken by Neil Armstrong, shortly after he stepped onto the moon for the first time?

6. In which city was RMS Titanic constructed?

7. The first successful vaccine was introduced

by Edward Jenner in 1796. Which disease did it guard against?

8. What was the name of the baker in whose bakery the Great Fire of London of 1666 apparently started?

9. In which year was the Munich air disaster, when British European Airways flight 609 crashed while carrying the Manchester United football team?

10. In 1970, Venera 7 became the first spacecraft to successfully land on another planet and transmit data back to Earth. Which planet did it land on?

Answers on page 23

1. Especially For You 2. Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart 3. Belfast Child 4. Too Many Broken Hearts 5. Like A Prayer 6. Eternal Flame 7. Hand On Your Heart 8. Sealed With A Kiss 9. Back To Life (How Ever Do You Want Me) 10. You’ll Never Stop Me From Loving You 11. Swing The Mood 12. Ride On Time 13. That’s What I Like 14. All Around The World 15. You Got It (The Right Stuff) 16. Let’s Party 17. Do They Know It’s Christmas?

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Name the Artist of these No.1 Singles from 30 years ago (1989)

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nother year and another opportunity to celebrate the work of some of the best local artists in the County. They will be presenting their paintings in new and different and interesting media. Every artist has a gift of conveying meaning in colour by design, abstract or natural form, presenting their unique interpretation of life around them, framed and on canvas. A good time to ponder, meditate and reflect on how and where imagination can take you.

Alf Self plus 22 artists will have their work on display so there will

be a collection of over 100 works to view and all paintings will be for sale. Opening the event will be the founder members “The Three Brushkateers” Ray Nicoll, Geoff Driver and Brian Powell. All three local primary schools plus the Wetheral Playschool will be taking part, illustrating “My family & Other Animals”.

The Preview evening is on Thursday 2nd May at 6.0pm.

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A Beginners Guide to hanging baskets

Gardening specialist Sammy at Road End Nursery gives us some tips on taking care of plants in hanging baskets.

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But I would be a very rich man if I had a pound for every faded hanging basket I’ve been asked to take care of by friends and family.

The key to basket success boils down to two main issues: watering and feeding. One of the main problems comes from modern day composts that dry out too quickly, with very little feed in the compost to start with. I can highly recommend you use our premium compost which we sell for £4.50 (75l bag).

The emphasis is then on you to liquid feed or use a slow release feed. I can assure you, whenever you gaze on a hanging basket that makes you go “wow”, you can be

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“Annuals” mean disappointment once a year.

Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it.

Whichever garden tool you want is always at the back of the shed.

The only way to ensure rain, is to give the garden a good soaking.

Weeds grow at precisely the rate you pull them out.

Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet.

Autumn follows summer, winter follows autumn, drought follows planting.

The only way to guarantee some color all year round is to buy a garden gnome.

However bare the lawn, grass will appear in the cracks between the patio paving stones.

Evergreens go a funny shade of brown in the winter.

dunk the whole basket in the container for a few minutes once a week. If bubbles come to the top then the soil is far too dry.

sure it has a generous parent who spoils it rotten.

Watering will be necessary at least once a day - I recommend once in the morning and again in the evening. We got a bit caught out with this last year with the hose pipe ban. A tip for giving your basket a great water and feed is to get a container or tub bigger than the basket, fill it with

water and liquid feed, and dunk the whole basket in the container for a few minutes once a week. If bubbles come to the top then the soil is far too dry.

To help keep the compost from drying out, line the inside of your basket with a sheet of thick plastic.

Keep the bottom open so water can drain out.

Make sure you add plenty of plants to the basket - as many as you can fit in. I would tend to use about 20 plants in a 14/16” basket.

It’s best if you can keep the basket indoors or in a greenhouse until it is growing well.

Pinch off dead flowers to keep the basket looking good and to encourage more flowers. Snip back any stems growing too long or taking over other plants’ space.

Wilting usually means the baskets aren’t being watered enough, but it can also mean disease. Yellowing leaves may mean the plants aren’t getting enough nutrients. And brown spots, chewed leaves, sticky substances and a stippled discoloration are typical signs of a bug attack.

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Fellwalking enthusiast Stephen Robson reflects on a labour of love which took forty years to achieve – completing all 214 Wainwright Fells.

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ne of the pleasures of being a seasoned walker is occasionally introducing the mountains of the Lake District to relative newcomers. I did so a few years ago when two ladies requested guidance to the top of Scafell Pike – one of whom had never set foot on a fell before, let alone the highest of all! Then, last Summer, the Sister -in- law of a work colleague joined me on a walk to the summit of Haystacks. She rather grandly announced on video that it was her intention to climb all 214 of the Wainwright peaks, either with company or without. Well, why not?

The day was warm and calm, middle of June, the possibility of light rain in the middle part of the day, but nothing major. Polly told me there was no way she was talking on video, in the event I couldn’t shut her up! Not that I was complaining, she was very entertaining and conveyed her enthusiasm well. We took the easy route up from Gatesgarth, along the level strath, then up along an increasingly rocky track via Scarth Gap, a footpass that connects the Buttermere and Ennerdale valleys. There was quite a few folk out enjoying the Spring sunshine.

Polly noted some piles of pebbles on the tops of cairns and likened them to “River monsters” she had once built with her son at the River Caldew, near Carlisle. After scaling several rocky

sections we arrived at the summit of Haystacks with its many rock tors and neat little sliver of a tarn, where my son and his pals had once paddled their feet one unseasonably warm February day.

We struck across to the aptly named Big Stack that overlooks Warnscale bottom. If I’d taken a little more time to study the terrain up there before proceeding down, I would have prevented some hairy moments during the descent. However, I didn’t and we set off to visit Innominate Tarn, Wainwright’s final resting place. There we met a family who asked how we knew each other and we had to confess we really didn’t - we’d only recently met, as Polly had just come to live here in Cumbria!

The tarn was serene and Polly slumbered at the Eastern end whilst I sat there drinking in the tranquillity, wondering exactly where Alfred Wainwright had been sprinkled. It really is a lovely place, easy to see the reasons for Mr. W’s choice.

On the descent I led Polly down a gill issuing from Blackbeck tarn

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and heading down to the valley. I should have waited until we got past Green Crag, a sizeable dome along the route; thereafter the paths down were clearly visible, and gradual, not steep. “Thank goodness you’re with me” she said, “I would have missed that.” Pity we hadn’t- the terrain got steeper and steeper, the ground in front disappearing over the lip of a crag. I was ahead of Polly and trying to spot the path down to see if it was do-able or downright dangerous!

Eventually I called back to her” do you want to go back up and find an easier way? “Do I hell!” she responded, so we carried on. The day was getting hotter and hotter, the path now a mixture of shale and large boulders. Progress was slow; I kept sitting down and looking back up the slope at my companion, who no doubt wanted to wring my neck.

“Stand on the big stones, they’re safer!” I advised and stood on a huge rock, which gave way, pitching me down the slope.

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local arborist Andrew Edgar, [orchard tree surgery and MAINTENANCE] shares his experience AND TIPS ON TREES AND SHRUBS You can remove tree stumps at any time of year but now is a good a time, before damp weather promotes the growth of fungal infections which could spread to healthy plants.

There are two principle ways to remove a stump: the quickest is physically removing it (either by digging or grinding it out) or you can apply chemical treatments to kill the stump, so it will eventually rot down.

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If you have a larger tree stump to deal with, a stump grinding machine could be a practical option. These grind down the main root plate, leaving only sawdust to be disposed of. It is worth thinking about how deep you need to grind, depending on what you intend to use the area for afterwards; if you’re turfing, you’re not likely to need to go as deep as if you’re re-landscaping, for example. Either way, some smaller roots will be left in the ground but these will just rot away in time. As with any machinery, stump grinders should be used with care.

Chemical Removal There are a number of root and stump killers on the market and we’d recommend reading the packaging carefully so you can select one that is appropriate to your circumstances.

Autumn or winter are the best times to apply treatment, rather than the spring when sap will be rising in a still-living stump.

Treatments need to be applied to freshly cut stump, where the living tissue around the edge will take it up most effectively. Once treated, it’s worth covering the stump with a plastic sheet to prevent rain washing the treatment away.

As with all chemicals, read the instructions carefully and take the appropriate precautions – such as gloves, goggles or boots – when using it. Be careful to protect other plants and animals from the chemicals.

Eco-Plugs EcoPlugs are handy capsules that deliver a dose of tree-killing chemical in contained way.

They are growing in popularity

amongst tree professionals and landscapers because of their relative ease of use.

How do they work?

When a tree has just been felled, a ring of small holes is drilled around the outer, living cambian layer of the tree stump.

When an EcoPlug capsule is then tapped into each hole, it bursts, delivering a dose of chemical and sealing the hole at the same time.

Different quantities of capsules will be needed depending on the species and size of the tree, but guidelines are provided. The targeted approach generally means less chemicals are required than traditional methods. They take up to 2 months to kill the tree’s root system, depending on the time of year they are applied, but the manufacturers suggest that stump decomposition time is about half what it would be.

Because the chemical is contained within the hole, when used correctly, EcoPlugs can be a much safer option for both wildlife and humans.

Most EcoPlugs contain glyphosate as their active ingredient, a pesticide that has been in use for over 30 years.

Glyphosate is broken down by the natural carbon dioxide, nitrate, phosphate and oxygen found in soils, helping to reduce its impact on the environment once it has done its job on the tree stump.

To find out more about the services Orchard Tree Surgery can offer or if you have a tree stump you would like removed please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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CROSSWORD

Crossword No XC249212

For the answers to this crossword, email: editor@village-link.co.uk

QUIZ

Who played these iconic film characters?

1. Ellen Ripley in the ‘Alien’ series.

2. ‘Doc’ Emmett Brown in the ‘Back to the Future’ series.

3. John McClane in the ‘Die Hard’ series.

4. Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’ series.

5. Michael Corleone in the ‘Godfather’ series.

6. Rick Blaine in ‘Casablanca’ (1942) 7. Princess Leia in the original ‘Star Wars’ series.

8. Jeffrey ‘The Dude’ Lebowski in ‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998) 9. Peter Venkman in ‘Ghostbusters’ (1984) 10. Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ (1962)

Answers on page 22

Crossword

FILM CHARACTERS

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The law

Tyre pressures Tyre pressures must be maintained at or within a very close tolerance of the recommended pressures.

Tyre tread depth and damage When tyres become worn or damaged they must be replaced. There must, by law, be at least 1.6mm of tread depth across the centre 3/4 of the width of the tread throughout the entire circumference of the tyre. There must be no damage to the tyre body - sidewalls or tread, no bulges or cuts.

A quick and easy way to see if your tyre tread depth is safe and above the legal limit is to take the 20p test. To do this, insert a 20p coin into the main tread grooves of your tyre.

If the ‘outer band’ of the 20p coin is obscured when it is inserted, your tread is above the legal limit. It is important to carry out this test on at least three locations around each tyre. If the outer band of the coin is visible, your tyres may be illegal and must be checked by a qualified tyre professional.

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We have a combined over 50 years in the tyre industry, trained by Michelin and Goodyear. We have an excellent reputation for customer service, honesty and integrity. We have just located to a new premises on Durranhill Industrial Estate to further grow the business and keep on improving our knowledge and expertise to the benefit of the customer.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Carlisle Colour Run Sunday 12 May 2019 Carlisle Racecourse

Shower yourself in a rainbow of powdered paint and foam in aid of your local hospice Registration opening soon!

Great North Run

Sunday 8 September 2019 Challenge yourself at the world famous half marathon and raise money in aid of the hospice Limited amount of guaranteed charity places available In aid of

To find out more about the Carlisle Colour Run, Great North Run or any other Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Fundraising Events please visit www.edenvalleyhospice.org or contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 810801.

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Answers to ‘History Quiz’ on page 8 1) Anne Boleyn and Kathryn Howard 2) George III 3) Cambridge (Roman name) 4) Hans 5)That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind (Neil Armstrong insisted he said ‘a’ but it was inaudible in recordings. Accept answers with or without) 6) Belfast 7) Smallpox 8) Thomas Farriner (or Farynor) 9) 1958 10) Venus Answers to ‘Film Characters Quiz’ on page 16 1) Sigourney Weaver 2) Christopher Lloyd 3) Bruce Willis 4) Jennifer Lawrence 5) Al Pacino 6) Humphrey Bogart 7) Carrie Fisher 8) Jeff Bridges 9) Bill Murray 10) Gregory Peck

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