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Auctioneering Extraordinaire, Thom Sarjea FORMER Penrith Farmers’ & Kidd’s Saleroom Manger Thom Sarjeant recently opened his new venture, Sarjeant Group Ltd. The new Auction House and Retail furniture business is based at Friargate House in central Penrith. Once formerly the home of Eden Valley windows, it has become the’ one stop shop’ for buying and selling furniture and home wares. Thom, aged 38, opened his new venture, with 34 year old businessman Adrian Robson of Edwards Menswear.
Thom worked as an auctioneer and valuer for PFK for 19 years. During this time he gained a wealth of knowledge in both house clearance and the auction industry. He is able to offer a wide range of services from probate to individual item valuations. Over the years he has gained a vast database of specialist buyers, auction houses and sales contacts, which can be drawn upon to gain the best possible price for a customer’s goods. Since wielding his gavel from his very own podium at Sarjeant Group Ltd, he has been overwhelmed by the local support
he has received. The retail shop has an extraordinary mixture of antique furniture and modern reproductions. It surprisingly interconnects to provide a shopping experience different from what Penrith has seen before. Laid out into individual sections, set out as if you were in your own home, you can really appreciate how the furniture will look as if it were your home, Thom describes it as ‘a quirky mix of the old with the new’. Throughout the years, Thom has gained many contacts within the antiques trade, some of which he continues to grow and develop. Antiques dealers bring their own antique furniture to sell in the showroom on a commission basis, thus bringing a changing variety to the showroom, meaning you’ll not see that same item in stock for too long. In addition, Thom travels to France to antiques fairs on a regular basis, acquiring one off pieces to add to the showroom too. Alongside the retail shop, Sarjeant Group offers regular auctions. Acquiring unique items from house
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ant wielding his gavel at his own new helm! clearances, probate and from what the public bring in for him to value and sell; you’ll never be disappointed by the variety of items you can purchase at the hammer. Offering a buyers and sellers commission of just 12.5% you can make someone else’s trash your treasure. All antiques auctions are available online via www.thesaleroom.com. The saleroom.com provides a selling platform that enables bidders to watch, listen and bid live online from the warmth of their own homes. Thom has a wealth of experience with the saleroom.com having been the first person in Cumbria to introduce the international live online auction site to the local market. When setting out on his own, Thom made the conscious decision to hold evening auctions, enabling all bidders to either attend the auction or bid live themselves, Thom describes ‘it makes for a much more energetic auction’.
Join us at 5.30 – 8pm Thursday 28th January for our first auction of 2016 and the last Thursday of every month throughout the year. Sarjeant Group Ltd, Friargate Penrith, CA11 01768 865765 info@sarjeant-group.co.uk www.sarjeantgroup.co.uk
Adrian, Thom’s business partner has prominently a background in retail, as well as setting up Edwards Menswear, in King Street, he has spent the last few years specialising in web/internet sales with www. trainerstation.com. His knowledge in this area will be utilised in Sarjeant Group’s new online selling platform. Thom and Adrian are not alone and have a fantastic network of family, friends and staff behind them; they offer a welcoming family run business that will go the extra mile to make the whole experience special (including Penny the showroom dog, a miniature dachshund that can often be found next to the fire). The best rates in advertising, with the best distribution for local business
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Welcome to the January edition of your Cumbrian
Contents The Auctioneering Extraordinaire
Pages 2 – 3
Introduction & Contents
Pages 4 – 6
Helping with Bereavement
Page 7
A flick through the pages of 2015
Pages 8 - 9
Make it a Local Year at Carleton Farm
Page 10
An Introduction to Cleanspec, - Lee Quinn
Page 11
A Winter Warmer with Peter Sidwell
Page 12
She Said ‘I Do, Now say ‘Yes’ to the Dress
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A Bite of the Big Apple with Worldwide Travel
Page 14
The Most Efficient Wood Burner in the World
Page 15
Up to 60% off at the Massive Cumbria Oak Sale
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Robert Burns - Lee Quinn
Pages 18 – 19
Facts about February –Pam Waggott
Page 20
For the Perfect Romantic Evening
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Don’t Put off Your Dream Career
Pages 22 – 23
Wainwright Society 2016 Beneficiary Announced
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Blood Bike Cumbria Prize Draw Winners
Page 24
The Humble Shed - Lee Quinn
Page 13
North One West Round Up - Ben France
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Westmorland League Round up - Ben France
Page 28
Bonny Blues Mid Season Report - Karl Collinson
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The New look, New RAV4 now at Jim Waltons
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n Local Welcome to the first publication of 2016. At my time of writing, it is Christmas Eve, as this Cumbrian Local commences delivery just before New Year’s Eve 2015. I have taken time on pages 8 and 9 to reflect on the last year. Whilst writing last month’s December opening editorial, many were just recovering from the flooding and here I am 20 days on and there are more warnings in place. The Army is on standby along with emergency services for what is a very wet Christmas forecast which comes with a risk of more flooding. For those of you that follow the Eden FM Radio Facebook or the Cumbrian Local Facebook, we do get to interact with a lot of people. We post a lot of news, weather and lots of updates that we share along with 100’s of events. December saw a phenomenal increase in our reach. Considering those without homes and without power, many of those we reached, possibly not affected by the floods but equally devastated by what’s happening in Cumbria at present, because everybody knows somebody who has been affected. As a family, we buy locally as much as we can close to Penrith. We do take the trip to Carlisle as a Christmas visit to get those things we can’t get locally and on a personal note, many of you know through previous articles that I do like a trip to Carlisle. The journey back is one that as a family we will remember forever. We have all seen the TV reports, but as we drove down the Warwick Road in Carlisle, the scenes we saw were devastating beyond anything
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Continued from page 5 you could imagine. The streets lined with skips in front of the rows of empty lifeless houses. The damp water line, visible on the walls of the properties, blue ribbons were tied on the trees that lined the road, illustrating the water line. It was very surreal, but the images we saw are one that so many people had seen across so many towns and villages. What can be done to stop this happening in the future? 2016 is a start of many new beginnings, but for those living with the horror of what has happened, how can they not dwell on the past experience if things do not change very quickly, so that next winter we are not here again. Where do we go from here? Last month we dedicated our magazine to all those affected and all those who were in the front line, working around the clock to rescue, assist and save those affected. Questions will be asked, but will the people affected be involved with this process? Will those that make the promises of solutions to resolve the problems be living in those areas currently at risk? We cannot control how much water is going to fall out of the sky and when, but in simple terms we must be able to control where it goes when it lands. I would like people to now consider what I am suggesting and I would like people to write in with their suggestions because with everyone affected in this disaster, we must all have something to say. Talking about it or writing about it may help. Places all around the world get floods. Here in Cumbria we know we are going to get rained on but how high can the flood defences go to make everyone is safe? Water has to go somewhere and when it can’t it floods. Even with flood defences quite high, we’ve learnt they weren’t high enough. We know where the water’s
coming from and we generally know the direction it’s going to be flowing. We also know that if water can’t drain away, when it rains again there is nowhere for the water to run so it just gets higher. What I do not understand is if this is known, why is it not diverted with storm drains or over flow dry bed rivers and ditches for such times when the rivers and the becks cannot cope. Surely diverting some of the high volume around the towns and villages will take the volume of water down and the sooner it’s gone, the worry of more rain goes with it. Water can be slowed down with natural defences, but this must have a knock on effect. We have Thacka Beck reserve created as I understand for wild life, but also to prevent the beck that runs through Penrith from flooding. What happens to the areas, caught up in the water not being able to run through it? There is a cost for getting it wrong, but the cost for getting it right isn’t just financial, it’s about people’s lives, memories, irreplaceable items and parts of their lives being washed away. Challenges do lie ahead in 2016, but the spirit of the people and their ability to bounce back should not be repeatedly tested and it will need more than a few visits by officials to put this right. So please email us or send us your stories and share your thoughts with your local publication and community radio station. Your next Cumbrian Local will be out around the second week of February, so until then, please take care, stay positive so we have a new year to remember in 2016 that is about goals achieved and brighter futures. Lee Quinn
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Helping with Bereavement By Nicola Broyan
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is certainly one of the most stressful times in our lives. But what if, in addition to coping with this loss, you find yourself having to deal with the practicalities of administering their estate as well? Estate administration is something not many of us will ever have to deal with, but when we do, it is a world filled with alien expressions, such as “Letters of Administration”, “Oath for Executors”, and “transferrable nil rate band”. Many factors can affect the complexity of dealing with an estate: whether or not there is a valid Will, whether there is a property in the estate and if the estate is potentially liable for
inheritance tax are just the tip of the iceberg. The first step is to establish whether there is a valid Will. This is a useful starting point, as the Will normally appoints an Executor; this is the name given to the person dealing with the estate. If not, there is a strict set of rules detailing who can deal with the estate; this person is called an Administrator. The term “personal representative” is often used to refer to the person dealing with the estate. Once it has been clarified who is entitled to deal with administering the estate, the task of identifying the assets and liabilities begins. This is vital information, as it establishes the size of the estate, but often reveals any potential difficulties or complications. At Butterworths Solicitors, we have experience dealing with a wide range of estates, from the most simple, to the highly complex. We can provide as much or as little assistance as your personal circumstances require, from basic advice, through to obtaining the Grant of Representation, and up to a full administration service.
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Instructing a solicitor to assist with the administration of an estate can provide much needed peace of mind at what can be a difficult and emotional time. We ensure the Personal Representatives obtain the correct advice to protect themselves against any claims, ensure the correct advice is given on the terms of the Will, or the distribution of the estate where no Will has been made and can provide reassurance to family and friends that matters are being dealt with correctly. To make an appointment, call Nicola Broyan now on 01768 868989 for expert, friendly advice.
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Lazonby Village Hall From 1pm to 4pm Tuesday 26th January
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A flick through the pages of 2015 For the first time since starting the Cumbrian Local, I thought it would be a good idea to take 5 minutes out and reflect on 2015. January saw the return of a publication. As in previous years, getting a January issue together with content was so difficult 2013 and 2014 January publications were not produced. For some customers, however, January is a very busy time, so sales and New Year features was the theme and quite a different cover, for the one off New Year, ‘New for You’ publication that went out. In to February and we set the format for the year. Carrs Billington celebrated 20 years of serving the Penrith Community. With its focus on rural supplies and outdoor living with many new clothing and footwear ranges, it launched its © John France new Country Store format. Dalemain Marmalade Festival was preparing for its biggest ever year and the Stoneybeck Inn launched its Pudding Nights, which are still a very popular feature. We welcomed Butterworths Solicitors who were advising to get your legal affairs in order. Kevin Beaty, now leader of Eden District Council, back then a volunteer on Eden FM Community radio, was preparing for lambing with Martin Squires from Green Veterinary Surgery from Skelton and Ben France introduced our sports section.
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As we move in to March, a new business to Penrith featured carrying two titles, Finesse Bridal & Jewellery. We were also joined by Atkinson Renewable Energy and Scott Jackson, now Deputy Town Mayor, then volunteer at Eden FM, with ambitions to be a Town and District Councillor, was pushing people to come forward for the May town elections. John France brought a fantastic explosion of bird life with his camera lens at Thacka Beck, which in a regular feature he was to start working his way through some of the 123 species of birds recorded at the reserve. We stepped in to April with the celebration of one year of the Eden Stone Emporium, the opening of Marshall Mason, Kitchen Living. Tony Butterworth tackled the Trouble with Banks, whilst Pam Waggott joined the team with some Boom-Bang-a-Bang preparing us for the Eurovision Song Contest. Scott Jackson pushed on preparing us for the 7th May elections. Gordon Sandilands delivered us a wonderful article on the Penrith branch of the Royal Air Forces Association. From daffodils to bluebells, we arrived in May with Totally Locally in Appleby. Of course there was an Election Special with you know who at this stage in the year. With regular legal, business and radio articles all through the year along with Peaks & Pathways with Nick ‘Talk the Walk’ Wells, who had featured in the publications since 2011 and Derek Cockell, the Press officer for the Wainwright Society, who had featured since the first publication in 2010, they were still there every month. The summer was coming as the Pot place was taking orders for hanging baskets. Almost half way through the year, the Election results were in and it’s show time, featuring the Skelton Show,
200 baskets were being watered ready for Penrith Town centre at the Pot Place
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Drive Ways and we all got to learn about the Forklift Trucks with Permatt Fork Lifts. So four months to go and we are into September, the best year for apples, but what happened to the summer? As the Christmas campaigns commenced and the carrots came in at Carleton, the Tour of Britain whizzed through and we landed in October.
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another supporter of the publication since it began and a joy to see so many businesses supporting the show featured. The new MG Dealership was launched at the show, whilst 200 hanging baskets were being watered in preparation for Penrith in Bloom. New business Fellside Carpets opened its doors at Sandgate and the cricket season was underway. A campaign on advice in planning commenced in July. New business Dana Curry House opened its doors and commenced home delivery to areas that have never been reached before by Penrith and it was work experience time at Eden FM for Emily Dyer, who wrote about her experience. Meanwhile, I experienced almost 2 weeks running Dream Doors in New Squares while John and Sue had a well earned break and as summer should be, it was full of colour with the Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland Colour Run. Kendal was Calling and our champion Photographer, Paul Witterick scooped the Cumbrian LEP Innovation Champion 2015 and finalist of The Edge – Learner of the Year. Meanwhile, we started paving the way for Heritage Print
It was still very green for an Autumn Halloween, as we welcomed DC Building & Roofing to prepare us for winter. Looking back, it was quite strange. So much happened, but not much was remembered, especially as a lot of the fireworks were washed out as we started November.
The rivers were high as we started November. Higher they rose as the month went on. From Cycles to the Cellar was the key feature this month. The Fish Cellar, in Devonshire Arcade, Penrith by Neil Scott. Pam Waggott pushed the festive spirit with a Happy Wacky Christmas. Cumbrian Local and Eden FM found more suitable premises in the centre of Penrith. We welcomed the expansion of Pro Comp to our pages and we celebrated five years as a publication and prepared for the 5 year celebration of the AA 4 Star award and AA Rosette for the Stoneybeck Inn. Some new articles started as some writers returned; Martin Cowin was joined by Joe Langcake from Eden FM to add to the content along with a return from TV chef and author Peter Sidwell. With so many charities supported this month was the Blood Bikes of Cumbria. December must still be very fresh in your mind, so I stop at 11 months as we’ve looked back at some great times and I thank all those involved and you for being there.
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Carleton Farm Shop – A business not just for Christmas Is shopping locally one of your new year’s resolutions? Are you going to turn out on a local event to do your bit and spend £5 locally? Every year I write the same thing as a reminder to everyone of the importance of supporting local businesses. Your local shops need you; your local farm shop, local butcher, newsagent, chemist, retailer and all independent shops need you. Neil and Jean Hodgson have something quite unique on the edge of Penrith in Carleton Village, an actual working farm with an actual farm shop selling their own products and those of other local producers, like Appleby Creamery, Cocklakes Farm, Bells of Lazonby, Burbush’s pies, flour from the Watermill at Little Salkeld and marmalade from Kirkby Stephen are just a few of the local suppliers in this oasis of local products. The truth is, like any independent shop, Carleton Farm Shop needs more than just a fiver on a themed day. It’s not in the town; it’s on the road you drive along on your way in to the town. It needs your £5 every week. It needs your support all year around, every week and every month; it’s not just a business open for Christmas. It needs regular visits from you and regular orders placed. It’s not a supermarket; it hasn’t got the budgets to order in large volumes and it can’t do knock down prices to entice you in. In the middle of the battle of the supermarkets to get your weekly and monthly shop, don’t forget that in the middle of this battle are the independent producers and retailers who should not be casualties of this never ending siege the independents are under. For real, potatoes, carrots, Neil’s turnips (swedes) for your Burns night, get a real taste of local at Carleton Farm Shop. It might be the first visit I hope of many in 2016
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With regards to cleaning products used at home, do we have PPE (Personal protective equipment) at home? Cleaning materials used in the wrong way on your work surfaces, furnishings, floors, carpets, metal and wood can cause irreversible damage. Some can even affect your health or your pets? We all like to do our bit and buy locally and support the local shops, but do we ever think to consider buying non-foods from a local supplier? Cleanspec products are selected as the best and sourced from around the world to clean your home or your business to the highest spec!
I rarely get the chance to talk dirty, but once in a while we all have to clean up our act! It has been a busy time for cleaning and clearing up after the problems experienced across the county and Cleanspec were one of many businesses to donate mops, buckets and other cleaning materials, but apart from their generosity, what do we really know about this business? Do you ever take advice on cleaning materials? Do you just buy for the label? Have you ever considered not buying cleaning materials from a supermarket? I met up with Andrew and Lynne Briscoe at their premises on 62 Gillwilly Road early in December 2015. Cleanspec is a new business venture, which came about for Andrew Briscoe Cleaning established in the late 80s. Andrew went on to explain that cleaning is about a standard. In business HSE (Health & Safety Executive) and COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) mean there is a standard and a level of hygiene that has to be maintained.
It could be that as a business you use cleaning materials just like every household uses products, to clean, to wipe, to sweep, to dust, to polish, to sponge, to dry and whilst some of you go through rolls of expensive kitchen roll and dirty hands from the garden disappear on dark hand towels, have you ever thought of having your own dispensers in your kitchen, cloakroom, garage, workshop, garden or shed? As a family run business, Cleanspec has over 30 years’ experience in cleaning and cleaning products, so as a clean New Year resolution, visit the Cleanspec shop and showroom for every aspect of cleaning. Specialist floor and carpet cleaning equipment is also available to buy or hire. I’ll stop with the questions for now, but here is a valid point. Advice is free at Cleanspec and their products don’t cut corners; they clean them. 62 Gilwilly Road Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith, CA11 9AH Open Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.30 Saturday 9.30 - 12.30 01768 865812 - 07850 805251 info@cleanspec-cumbria.co.uk www.cleanspec-cumbria.co.uk www.facebook.com/cleanspec
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Shin of beef and chorizo with cheddar cheese and sour cream soda bread
It’s a cold start to the year, but that just means it’s a great excuse to create a simply good hearty Its a cold start to the year, but that just means its a great excuse to create a simply good hearty warm stew warm stew for the family to enjoy. This recipe, for the family to enjoy. This recipe is one of my favourites using shin of beef means you get an incredible one of my favourites using shin of beef means richness to the dish, which is then spiked with chilli, chorizo and beer what a great combination of flavours. you get an incredible richness to the dish, which One of the best things about this dish is that you can create any number of amazing meals with the left is then spiked with chilli, chorizo and beer. What overs, a popular one in my cookery school is a quesadilla of Cumbrian beef with a little chilli, lime and a great combination of flavours. One of the best coriander. things about this dish is that you can create any We have now launched our full calendar of cookery school dates for 2016, they are all on our website www. number of amazing meals with the left overs, a shin of beef,adiced simplygoodtaste.co.uk so if your a foodie who wants to improve their skills1kg in the kitchen, complete beginpopular one in my cookery school is a quesadilla ner or even a star baker in the making we have got the course for you. OurSalt school located inside the andis pepper of Cumbrian beef with a little chilli, lime and Rheged visitors centre so if your over that way pop in a say hello. 2 tbsp olive oil coriander. Shin of beef and chorizo with cheddar cheese and sour cream soda bread1 large white onion, chopped We 1kg haveshin nowof launched our full calendar of beef, diced 3 sticks celery, chopped cookery school dates for 2016, they are all on our Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped website www.simplygoodtaste.co.uk so if you’re 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp ground cumin a foodie who wants to improve their skills in the 1 large white onion, chopped 1 red chilli kitchen, a complete beginner or even a star baker 3 sticks celery, chopped 150g diced chorizo sausage in the makinggarlic, we have got the course for you. Our 2 cloves chopped 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes school is located the Rheged visitors centre 1 tbsp groundinside cumin 500ml local ale so if1you’re over that way pop in and say hello. red chilli 1 beef stock cube 150g diced chorizo sausage 1 handful fresh coriander 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes 1 tub of sour cream
500ml local ale Here’s how 1 beef stock cube 1 handful fresh coriander Place a large casserole pan on 1 tub of sour cream the hob to heat up. Whilst you Here’s how are waiting for it to warm up Place a large casserole pan on the hob to heat up. Whilst you are waiting for it to warm up drizzle the oil drizzle the oil over the beef and over the beef and season well with plenty of salt and pepper. Place the beef into the hot pan to seal it season well with plenty of salt off so that it becomes nice and brown. Make sure you turn it every minute or so so that all the sides are and pepper. Place the beef into sealed. the hot pan to seal it off so that it When the beef is browned off and has a lovely roasted colour to it, remove from the pan and add in the onbecomes nice and brown. Make ions, celery and garlic. Dice the chorizo and add to the pan followed by the cumin and chilli. Fry off the vegsure you turn it every minute etables and chorizo for approximately 10 minutes on a medium heat. Add the beef back into the pan, then so so that all the sides are pour in the beer and the chopped tomatoes. Crumble the beef stock cube or into the pan and then place a lid on and cook in a pre-heated oven 160C for three hours or in a slow cookersealed. on high for six to eight hours. When the beef is cooked and beautifully and tender finish with chopped coriander cream. off When theand beefsour is browned Peter Sidwell and has a lovely roasted colour 01768 868000 / 07841531859 to it, remove from the pan and peter@simplygoodtaste.co.uk add in the onions, celery and garlic. Dice the chorizo and add to the pan followed by the cumin and chilli. Fry off the vegetables and chorizo for approximately 10 minutes on a medium heat. Add the beef back into the pan, then pour in the beer and the chopped tomatoes. Crumble the beef stock cube into the pan and then place a lid on and cook in a pre-heated oven 160C for three hours or in a slow cooker on high for six to eight hours.
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At a very early age, until I finally flew the nest, I lived with my grandparents, my nan, a ‘Brightonian’ and my granddad a ‘Greenockian’. They were brought together across a gap of nearly 500 miles when grandad was stationed just outside Brighton in the Second World War. How is this related to Robert Burns? Well from as early as I can remember, we travelled every year on holiday from Brighton to Greenock. Grandad used to talk about ‘wee Rabbie Burns’ and he recited the poems as it was part of his education at school, but little did he know he would be reciting the famous ‘Red, Red Rose’ quite a few years on at my wedding. In those years that followed was also the first time that we all shared a Burns night supper together. Robert Burns is one of Scotland’s most important literary figures and is best known for his famous and often humorous songs and poetry. Burns was an inspiring and passionate pioneer of his generation and is regarded as Scotland’s National Bard. His best know poems are Auld Lang Syne and Ode To A Haggis. More commonly known as Rabbie, he was born to a poor family in Alloway, Ayr, on 25 January 1759 and was the eldest of seven children. He began his
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working life on the family farm. Despite his poverty, he was extremely well read and his father employed a tutor, John Murdoch, for Robert and his younger brother Gilbert. As Burns grew older, his great passion for Scotland and his dynamic, contemporary vision played an important role in inspiring the founders of socialism and liberalism. His literary fame began when his first work Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, later known as the Kilmarnock Edition, was published in 1786 after which his writing career flourished. Although Burns only lived to the age of 37, he enjoyed an eventful life and produced an astonishing amount of great literary work during his career. Almost 256 years have passed since his death, but Rabbie Burns remains one of the most celebrated figures in Scottish history and culture, demonstrated by the annual Burns Night celebrations held across the country to commemorate his birth on 25 January each year. Haggis, neeps and tatties, with a dram of whiskey will be the order of the day and remind us of granddad, whose birthday was very close to Rabbie’s. The best rates in advertising, with the best distribution for local business
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Facts about February by Pam Waggott
February isn’t just the month of St Valentine’s Day it has a number of interesting traditions, folklore and customs connected to it. The month, along with January, was introduced into the Roman calendar extending the year from ten to twelve months. Although it is the shortest month of the year coming as it does at the end of winter, February can feel long. However the Romans and Celts regarded it as the start of spring and in fact the name February comes from the word ‘februa’ which means to cleanse or purify and so reflected the rituals associated with the start of spring. It has also had some other unusual names – the Anglo Saxons called it ‘Sol-monath’ – cake month because cakes were offered to the gods during that month, they also referred to it as ‘sprout-kale’ as cabbage and kale began to sprout! In Shakespearean times it was called ‘Feverell’ and later became known as ‘Februeer’. The name of February is in fact a relatively modern version. The 2nd of February is known as Candlemas Day. Although an ancient festival is became known as Candlemas as this was the day when all the candles that were to be used in church during the coming year were brought into the church and blessed. The 12th – 14th February were said to be ‘borrowed days’. These days ‘borrowed’ from January were said to indicate the weather for the coming year. Stormy days would bring good weather; if they were fine then the weather would be bad. The snowdrop is a true indication of the arrival of spring but do you know the legend of the snowdrop? It is said to be a symbol of hope. When Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden, Eve was giving up hope that the long, cold winter would never end but an angel appeared who transformed some snowflakes into snowdrop flowers showing that the winter would soon end and spring was not far away. There are many other legends associated with the Snowdrop, most are linked to hope and looking forward, though conversely there are also a number of superstitions about bringing snowdrops into the house being seen as a bad omen. It has lots of other names too which reflect the folklore and legend surrounding this pretty little flower including; Candlemas Bells, Fair Maids of February, Death’s flower, Mary’s Taper, and the lovely Dingle-Dangle! The reason that the flower head droops is not they CumbrianLocal
are shy flowers but their pollen must be kept dry in order to attract the few insects that are around in the winter, so to protect the pollen from the winds, rain or snow of February, the heads droop! Other key days in February include St Valentine’s Day on the 14th; originally this was thought to be the date that birds selected their mates. Years ago it was believed that the first man an unmarried woman saw on 14th February would be her future husband or if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine’s day she would marry a sailor, if she saw a sparrow she would marry a poor man but be very happy and if she saw a goldfinch she would marry a rich person! Now it is more associated with the giving of tokens of love – flowers, chocolates and cards – and is a multimillion pound commercial event! Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day - the day when fat, butter and eggs are used up before Lent and marks the forty days before Easter - falls in February, as does Ash Wednesday – in the Christian calendar, the start of fasting and abstinence leading up to Easter. Kissing Friday (the Friday after Ash Wednesday) is a tradition which lasted into the 20th Century this allowed schoolboys to kiss girls without getting into trouble or being rejected! Historical February dates… 6th February – Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952 7th February – Charles Dickens born 11th February – Sir Francis Drake became the first known Englishman to sail the Pacific in 1578 12th February – Charles Darwin born 15th February – Britain started using decimal currency in 1971 And finally... February 2016 has an extra day because it is a leap year...but do you know why we have leap years? A leap year has 366 days instead of the usual 365, the extra day in February is added to the calendar every four years to bring the solar year of 365.25 days into line with the calendar year of 365 days. It is called a leap year because hundreds of years ago the leap year day was not officially recognised so it was ‘leapt over’ and ignored ... so giving the term leap year.
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The Wainwright Society announces its main beneficiary for 2016 Trust’s disabled visitors to have an overnight remote camping experience, which can facilitate personal growth, perseverance, self-belief, self-confidence and an ability to overcome challenge.
The Bowderstone Bothy The Wainwright Society is delighted to announce that the Lake District Calvert Trust, based in Little Crosthwaite, near Keswick, will be the main beneficiary of funds raised by the Society in 2016. The Lake District Calvert Trust has had the opportunity to take out a 20-year lease on the Bowderstone Bothy, owned by the National Trust, with the aim of turning this mountain bothy into a fully accessible venue for their disabled visitors with wheelchair access, widened internal doors, new accessible bathroom cubicles, a new fitted-kitchen area and wood burning stoves replacing the open fires. The money that is raised by the Society through its annual Charity Challenge, together with sales of its 2017 Calendar, will be used to fund renovation work on the Bowderstone Bothy enabling all of the Calvert
The bothy is situated in the heart of Borrowdale, in the midst of Wainwright’s ‘loveliest square mile in Lakeland – the Jaws of Borrowdale’. It is also close to the Trust’s accessible abseil site where a specially adapted Larkin Frame, as used by the mountain rescue teams, provides an exhilarating experience to all the disabled visitors, who are able to leave their wheelchairs, even if only for a short time, as they descend the 70-feet crag. Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guides give ordinary people the confidence to explore the Lake District, climb the mountains and enjoy the wonderful scenery. One of the aims of The Wainwright Society is to introduce a wider audience to fellwalking and caring for the hills. By raising much needed funds for the Lake District Calvert Trust, the members of the Society will be assisting others to experience the benefits of the superlative landscape of The Lake District as well as providing an opportunity to undertake physical and intellectual challenges outside of their day-to-day lives. If you would like to know more about the Society, log on to the website at www.wainwright.org.uk or email publicity@wainwright.org.uk Derek Cockell Press & Publicity Officer, The Wainwright Society.
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In North One West, two Cumbrian sides lead the way as the new year approaches. Kirkby Lonsdale sit top on fifty seven points closely followed by Kendal who have a game in hand on fifty six points. Both sides have impressed in their rise to the top of the table this season with only one defeat each. As the second half of the season approaches, you can see why many at Kirkby Lonsdale are optimistic. With the likes of Dave Barton, Chris Ramwell, Harry Ralston and Jack Akrigg all returning from injury in the new year, a serious title challenge looks likely. Penrith Rugby Club have fluffed their lines this term against rivals and find themselves sixth in the league on thirty four points. Although still possible, it looks unlikely they they will challenge for top spot and will have to concentrate on finishing as high up the league as possible. They have recently folded their third team in a bid to make their second team stronger. Fourth from bottom Carlisle have struggled so far this season with only two wins from twelve and will be hoping for a positive start in the new year against Broughton Park. After that game they face three tough MATCHES against Penrith, Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale before taking on bottom of the league Leigh in February.
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Stay warm this Winter with DC Building & Roofing Is your roof suffering this winter? Is your guttering leaking? At DC Building and Roofing, we are working all year around whatever the weather. Whether it is replacing the odd tile, fixing a leaky roof, upgrading or replacing a roof, we also clean a lot of roofs. Storm damaged roofing is a priority at this time of year. Firstly we’ll stop a leak and make your home safe; it’s a temporary measure that is needed immediately. There is no charge for this temporary fix. We will then give you quote that cannot be beaten. The quick fix is free, so you don’t need to worry. With the immediate problem in the short term solved, DC Building and Roofing will work out the best long term solution for your permanent long term repairs. We are a family run business that has been established for over ten years, working for both commercial and domestic clients. At DC Building & Roofing, there are absolutely NO hidden charges. After the survey is complete, the quotation will always be given in person, with a clear outline of all the work required. There are no surprise costs or ‘add ons’ at the end of the job with DC Building and Roofing. Throughout the project, regardless of size, you are kept fully informed about all of the work that is being carried out. We cover every type of roof and all types of covering:• Felt roofs • Flat roofs • Green roofing • Lead work • Rubber roofing • Single ply roofing • Slate roofing • Steel roofing • Damp proofing & control • Drains & pipe cleaning • Fascias & soffits • Gutter cleaning & repairs • Jet and pressure washing • Re-pointing (ridges, walls) • All general aspects of ground work • Building maintenance & repairs • General home improvements
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Westmorland League Round Up By Ben France
© Ben France Jack Dulson (back row, second in from the left) celebrating promotion from Westmorland League Division Four with Carleton Banks last season. © John France With barely any games played due to the recent bad weather, the Westmorland League will be hoping to start 2016 with a bang. Many clubs have been seriously affected by the recent flooding and find their pitches and clubhouses in need of urgent repair. Clubs in our area will be able to apply for up to £50,000 from the Football Foundation (www. footballfoundation.org.uk) who have made grants available to rebuild and repair pitches and facilities that have suffered storm damage. In Westmorland League Division One, Keswick FC sit eleven points clear at the top, ahead of Kirkoswald. They have played some sensational football so far this season and have also progressed to the quarter finals of the Cumberland Cup, where they will face last years finalists Netherhall AFC. In particular Richard Bannister and Andrew Frampton have been electric in front of goal for Keswick, scoring thirty one goals between them. Towards the bottom of Division One, UniSun Athletic have found their first season in this league difficult. They are without a win and sit bottom with one point, five adrift of Kendal County Reserves. Perhaps the most competitive league of the 2015/16 season so far is Division Two. Wetheriggs Reserves sit top on goal difference with twenty three points CumbrianLocal
ahead of Kendal United Reserves, however with three games in hand each and only five points off the leaders, both Coniston and Burneside will be looking to overtake the leaders in the new year. At the bottom, Shap, Langwathby Utd, Greystoke, Ambleside Utd Reserves and Endmoor KGR are all in danger of slipping out of the league. Burneside Reserves lead the way in Division Three on thirty five points, closely followed by Eden Thistle on thirty three points. Both in scintillating form it looks like it will be a two horse race for the title. Scott O’Calliaghan has banged in thirty three goals for Burneside Reserves and is proving to be a real handful for the divisions defenders. The battle at the bottom of the table looks to be between Penrith Academy and Penrith Saints, who have three wins between them all season. The Westmorland League lost one of its own just before Christmas when Carleton Banks player Jack Dulson sadly passed away after a car accident. The club paid tribute to Jack online saying that “Jack was a one-off, they threw away the mould when they made him. He is irreplaceable but will never, ever be forgotten and will always be a part of this club”. Weather permitting, Westmorland league fixtures will get underway again, on January 2nd, 2016.
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Simply Good Pizza Ovens by Peter Sidwell
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Bonny Blues Mid Season Report By Karl Collinson As we turn into the new year the Bonny Blues sit mid table in Northern League Division 1. Things could be a great deal better though having had a number of postponements before Christmas and also an inconsistent start to the season due to a number of injuries, suspensions and holidays. Between then though we’ve gone unbeaten since the end of October, 10 games in total. We’re in the quarter final of both the league cup and the Cumberland Cup, where we have a mouth watering home tie against Workington Reds. We’ve played some superb football so far this season highlighting when we beat Ashington 3.1 away and impressive home victories against Bishop Auckland, Washington, Norton and Stockton and a superb cup win against Newton Aycliffe. Unfortunately we got knocked out of the F.A. cup at the first attempt to Jarrow Roofing but got a little piece of revenge when we took all 3 points in the league fixture. Martyn Coleman continuesto fire in the majorityof the goals but what’s more pleasing this term is that more and more of the squad are chipping in as well. Sam Bell, Adam
Main, Jamie Hope, Ben Jackson and Robbie Hebson justto name a few. Off the field, the club have completed the extension which opens up opportunities in the
clubhouse for parties, corporate events and match day sponsors. The club would like to thank our main club sponsor, Atkinson builders, for their continued help and support. The club have also relaunched their club website www.pitchero. com/clubs/penrithafc Initial feedback has been positive from supporters and we’re always trying to improve the service and experience for everyone. Looking forward, we feel we can really push on and achieve a top 6 position and hopefully challenge for both cups.
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Ready for the second half with Matt Henny By Karl Collinson “I’ve been happy overall with how the season has went so far, there’s always areas for not just the lads to improve on but myself obviously, id have liked to us progress further in the fa cup and the vase. What I’m looking for is to see the young players as each year passes together that they are improving, the pleasing thing is, is that they are, there’s more consistency and for the youngest side in a very difficult league it’s pleasing and I’m privileged to have a great set of boys who work hard for each other. We have to press on though, nothing’s achieved in December, we have to carry on being consistent. It’s a big ask to achieve the targets I have set the players, we’re striving for a top 10 finish in this league and we have the hardest of draws in the county cup against my old side Workington, my lads will relish the test against higher opposition and they will look to upset the form book and play without fear with the underdog tag. So in a nutshell, always room to improve, and if the guys improve on what they’ve done the last 2 months it’s going to be exciting end to the season”
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