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This season, Carlisle and its surrounding areas will play host to an abundance of festivals and live music events. Ahead of what is set to be a particularly exciting summer, in this issue we bring you the best of the festivals and international acts lined up. Kicking things off, we caught up with none other than pop sensation, Jess Glynne, before she brings her open air performance to Carlisle Racecourse this July.

We also celebrate the reopening of the Settle to Carlisle railway line, which is already seeing a positive impact; attracting new visitors to the area and reconnecting locals to their beloved city. Speaking of which, as we love seeing your snaps of this beautiful area so much, we have dedicated a feature in this magazine to our reader’s best cityscapes and street shots. I think you’ll agree, they depict just how amazing the area where we live is.

Now that the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air, some of you may have caught a glimpse of the humble hedgehog, out house hunting. In the second of our wildlife series, find out how you can do your bit to help protect these prickly but precious creatures.

As always, we have fashion, beauty, sport and a jam-packed food and drink section, bringing you delicious seasonal recipes and some of the best places to eat where you are. Our cocktail connoisseur has come up with some mouth-watering concoctions that will get you in the mood for summer. We recommend you sip in the sun, a copy of the Carlisle Guide in hand.

Finally, I couldn’t go without saying how delighted I am to be taking over as Editor of this magazine. I look forward to bringing you all of the very best that our great border city has to offer. And from all of us here at the Carlisle Guide, we hope you enjoy all that is on offer over the coming months.

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J E S S G LY N N E

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E D W i N TA L B O T

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JOHN KENT

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the green room

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SETTLE 2 CARLISLE

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carlisle air cadets

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our carlisle images

H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y

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festi v al fashion

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ask bridget

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spring lamb

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bridge end inn

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TA R A ’ S T I P P L E S

M OTO R I N G A N D S P O RT 52

new landro v er

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carlisle united

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HOPPY MEMORIES

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music on the marr

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cumberland show

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lucid dream

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Jess Glynne Comes To

Carlisle Pop sensation Jess Glynne brings her hits to Carlisle, with a highly-anticipated show at Carlisle Racecourse this summer.

Since her distinctive vocals were made famous on the number one hit ‘Rather Be’, Jess Glynne has taken the charts by storm. Her number one album, ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ was the highest selling debut album of the past year and she is only the second British female solo artist to have five number one singles in the UK. We caught up with Jess ahead of her open air performance on 8 July, to find out a little more about one of the UK’s biggest breakthrough acts in recent years.

Q: So, when will your new album be delivered?

Jess: The new album is still in the process of being made.

I’m trying not to rush anything, as I want it all to be perfect.

Q: It must have been hard spending all that time in LA? Jess: LA was all work no play; but I had a lot of fun working with new people and making new music.

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Q: How did you approach things this time round, is there more pressure for the second album?

Jess: I have approached this record just as I approached the first. I think the pressure is just the same, if it ever eased off then that would mean I don't care.

Q: Are you able to tell us when we can expect to hear new music?

Jess: I have no idea yet, you will have to wait and see.

Hopefully not too long.

Q: Were you into music when you were at school? What gave you the bug to want to be a singer and performer?

Jess: My parents always introduced me to new music from a young age and I was just obsessed with vocals and performing since I can remember. I think I always had it in me but it wasn't until I left school that I realised it could become a reality.

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Q: This summer certainly sees you in some interesting sporting grounds, were you into sports at school?

Jess: I used to love sports, I was in most of the teams at school and loved athletics. My dad always encouraged that.

Q: You’ve mentioned before you tried horse riding when you were younger, what was it about horses that you liked?

Jess: I started riding when I was quite young, maybe about 7 or 8 with one of my really good friends and I just loved it ever since. Horses were always one of my favourite animals.

Q: Carlisle Racecourse has great attendances for race meetings and music shows and are renowned as an amazing day out, are you looking forward to joining in the party onstage and during the day at the races?

Jess: Yeah I'm looking forward to it. If I have time I'll go for a wander I'm sure, I love a bit of fun. My show is full of energy and I hope it leaves everyone with a big smile on their face and an amazing experience.

Q: Can you tell us anything about what the crowds can expect from your show?

Jess: I haven't even started rehearsals yet so I don't know myself what they can expect; I assure you, no one will be left disappointed and it will be just as exciting as last year’s summer shows if not more.

Q: How does it feel to be able to play these prestigious sporting venues around the country? Was it something you imagined you’d be doing one album into your career?

Jess: I didn't imagine any of the things that have happened since the first album. It's so crazy looking back at all the amazing shows I have done over the past 3 years. It's such an incredible feeling being able to play these renowned venues around the country. It's something I cherish.

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A Work of Art

There is nothing quite like the feeling of owning a piece of art that makes you smile every day. A Carlisle art gallery is making this a possibility for everyone.

Nestled on a cobbled Carlisle backstreet, the Edwin Talbot gallery perfectly blends traditional fine art with modern contemporary, keeping enough of a variety that there is something to speak to everyone who walks through the door.

The gallery displays the work of nationally renowned artists alongside local talent, including Barrow artist Graham Twyford and Spanish born, Natalie Graham, who now lives in Carlisle. The bright, bold pieces

by Simon Bull and Scott Bateman initially grab your attention but as you venture further you will find beautiful, detailed landscapes by the likes of Carol Cawood.

Ben said: “We wanted to really bring the gallery back to being a gallery and that is what we’ve done in this last year, bringing in new artists, national and international, so that people know when they come they will have a real quality selection of work to look at and enjoy.”

He added: “I think the artists that we have on our walls make us stand alone. Allan Morgan, Rozanne Bell and John Russell are all national based artists and it is great to see that level of work displayed in Carlisle.”

As prints and copies become widely available on the high street, people are falling back in love with the idea of owning that one-off original that is theirs and theirs alone. For this reason, Ben believes the days when art was reserved for the upper-classes are gone; he is making art accessible and obtainable for all, offering a 0% finance, monthly payment plan at the gallery on all original art.

“Natalie Graham’s gorgeous watercolours focus on animals The way she captures the spirit of the animal really interests me and you can really see the character of what she paints in her work.”

Ben Heslop, who comes from a varied background, including careers in the merchant navy and teaching, took over the gallery and picture framing business with his wife Hannah, in January last year. His friends Chris and Anna who previously had the gallery, moved into fine art restoration and the couples still work closely together.

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Over the past year, Edwin Talbot and Co has become something of a destination gallery, with people travelling from the Scottish Borders and all over Cumbria, to see what is on display in a gallery that is something of a rarity in the area.

“Rozanne Bell’s work is more playful.

They make me smile every time I look at them, they’re quirky and fun and the resin finish makes it a really tactile piece.”

Ben explained: “There’s a perception that unless you’re buying a print for £5.99 from a department store, that art is for the rich and famous; but nowadays there is a lot of really accessible and competitive original art.

The 0% finance plan is a way of getting people to realise that they can own a really quality, one-off piece of work and opening their eyes to that.”

with a large collection of art available to buy online, but it is worth a trip to the gallery itself to find the perfect piece for you.

Ben said: “Art has to speak to the individual...it’s such a personal thing; that’s what I like about it, that there is no right or wrong. When you see that piece and it speaks to you and makes you smile because of how you feel about it - that is pretty special.”

He added: “While artists like Rozanne Bell and Allan Morgan work in themes, there is only one of the original and it is a nice feeling to have it on your wall.”

As an independent gallery, Edwin Talbot and Co continually source new artists and thanks to their national contacts, Ben is able to keep an interesting and high quality selection of work on the walls. The business boasts a thriving website,

“I’m a big fan of Allan Morgan; I really like his bold style, the moody skies and detail he adds to the fields create a really good visual effect. It’s somewhere between abstract and fine art.”

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John Kent

The UK’s First Black Policeman Carlisle may not be known for its ethnic diversity, but there is much more to its black history than meets the eye. The city was home to the UK’s first ever black policeman.

A recent documentary has sparked wider interest in the life of John Kent, a police officer in Carlisle in the 19th century, as it emerged he was first black man to join the UK force.

This incredible, yet little known, story has even attracted the attention of comedian, Lenny Henry; he is said to be plotting a dramatisation in which he will star as John Kent himself.

There is one woman, however, whose history of researching the life of John Kent goes back much further. Until her retirement, Susan Dench was Head of Archives at the Carlisle Archive Centre and her interest in the history of black people in Cumberland began back in the 1990s.

Susan explained: “It’s a bit of a difficult subject, black history and in the 90s people were still a bit sensitive about it.”

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She continued: “I have found since I have done it though, that people are really quite interested and I still go out and give talks about black history and about the Kent family; particularly if it’s October, Black History Month. People are always interested and the first thing they say is ‘I didn’t know anything about this at all’.”

John’s father, Thomas Kent, a black African, arrived in Whitehaven as a victim of the slave trade in the late 18th century.

He is believed to have worked as a servant at Calder Abbey in West Cumbria for several years, under a man known as “Nabob Graham of Rickerby”. Thomas later married a local girl and they had ten children, including John.

Records show that John was baptised in Hesket in 1805, although the exact year he was born is unkown. John grew up in the local area, marrying a girl from Longtown named Mary Bell.

Watch Committee records show he was appointed a probationary constable in the Carlisle City Police Force on 17 August 1837.

In his book, ‘140 Years of the Carlisle City Police Force’ published in 2011, Bob Lowther notes the significance of a black person living in Carlisle at this time, let alone as a police officer. He explains how John, who was more widely known as “Black Kent” became something of a household legend; used to frighten misbehaving children. However, according to an

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On page 48, Bob commented: “He was there, as usual, until a couple of days before his death. John Kent had quite literally, worked all of his very long life. He was truly a remarkable character.”

Susan’s extensive research has played an integral part in enabling others to discover more about the remarkable John Kent; myself included, for the purposes of this article.

However, her work is not yet complete. Back in 2006, she took part in a BBC documentary which managed to trace the descendants of Sarah Kent, John’s sister to a local farming family. Susan believes there must be many more connections to the Kent family across Cumbria and has so far uncovered possible links in Maryport, Silloth, Scotby and Workington.

She said: “People are getting much more willing to talk about it, which is all to the good.

article in the ‘Cumberland Pacquet’ newspaper, John was “a quiet and inoffensive man, with a positive fondness for the children who were brought up to regard him as an ogre.”

On page 44, Bob said: “A black person would have been an extremely rare sight in 1866, even more so in 1837. When I served in the city police in the 1960s it would have been possible to count the ethnic population on one’s fingers. A black policeman then would certainly have turned heads.”

“I have kept it going since I retired, in that I have made it known that if anybody finds anything at all, I would be very glad to add it to the file. The file lives in the record office and is there for anybody to look at, so you never know, maybe other people will turn up.”

Thanks to the Carlisle Archive Centre.

Additional reading: ‘140 years of the Carlisle City Police Force’ by Bob Lowther.

“John Kent had quite literally, worked all of his very long life. He was truly a remarkable character.”

Susan’s notes taken from Watch Committee records show that John received a number of punishments while in the force; for being late on duty, falling asleep on duty and being found in a public house while on duty. On 12 December 1844 he was finally dismissed from the police force for drunkenness.

In the 1851 census, John is stated as working as a signalman on the railway and his obituary in the Carlisle Patriot on 23 July 1886 wrote “During the last seven or eight years of his life Kent was the attendant at the gentlemen’s first class waiting room at the station, where his civility and unvarying good humour made him a favourite with everyone.”

John died on 19 July 1886 at his home in Carlisle and was interred at Carlisle Cemetery where his unmarked grave remains.

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Jess Glynne The Jockey Club - 8 July

Carlisle Music Scene 2017 The city is getting ready for a summer of music, as we welcome a whole host of exciting acts to Carlisle in the coming months.

With the weather getting warmer, sunglasses appearing in the shops and beer gardens bustling, summer is upon us, which can only mean one thing; the season of live music.

This year will be a one to remember for Carlisle, as there are more internationally renowned acts lined up than ever before.

Over the summer months, there are a number of venues in the city hosting impressive line ups, as Carlisle becomes an increasingly popular stop for artists. Who wouldn’t be drawn to the prime location and fantastic surroundings of the Great Border City? The popularity of these artists is set to attract visitors from across the region, with something - or someone - for everyone.

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Arts Officer for Carlisle City Council, Steve Dunn said: “The energy in Carlisle is positive and welcoming, after so long of being known as a passing place we are now picking our heels up. Carlisle has lifted its head and people are now believing and being inspired by the city’s potential.”

Kicking things off on 2 June, UB40 will play Brunton Park as part of their Grandslam UK tour. The iconic band, featuring original members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, will bring their inimitable blend of reggae and pop to the home of Carlisle United. The British reggae legends will be joined by special guests Level 42, hailed as one of the most successful bands of the 1980s.

It’s a double whammy for Brunton Park, as the following day screaming crowds (just a guess here) will welcome Olly Murs to the stage on 3 June. With a reputation as one of Britain’s best live performers and four number one singles to his name, it will be a night to remember for many.

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UB40 - Brunton Park - 2 June

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The singer will be supported by X-Factor winner and star in her own right, Louisa Johnson, who has released a number of Top 40 songs and has collaborated with the likes of electronic group, Clean Bandit on the hit, ‘Tears’ earlier this year.

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The remarkable singer, songwriter Emily Maguire will bring beautiful acoustics to the Old Fire Station on 4 June. Following the release of two critically acclaimed albums, Emily’s tracks have made their way onto BBC Radio 2 playlists and she has toured the UK with legends such as Don McLean. She may have been classically trained as a child, but now Emily is best known for her thought-provoking lyrics and expressive vocals.

On the 8 July, there’s ‘No Place I’d Rather Be’ as The Jockey Club presents one of the UK’s hottest chart stars, Jess Glynne.

The open air concert at Carlisle Racecourse, unsurprisingly, became the fastest selling ticket in the history of live music at the venue; leaving fans buzzing about the prospect of the pop sensation coming to Carlisle, for what will be one of the biggest music events of the year.

Next up, none other than the legendary multi-platinum recording artist, Bryan Adams comes to Bitts Park, for one of just a handful of outdoor shows on his Get Up tour. The Canadian singer-songwriter who has enjoyed a career of musical acclaim, spanning 35 years will visit Carlisle on 15 July.

Little Mix - Bitts Park - 16 July

And last but far from least; the world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix, who are currently enjoying phenomenal international success, will have Bitts Park (literally) jumping on 16 July. The gig, which will be one of a series of ‘summer shout out’ live shows, will see the girls perform some of their signature hits, including ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ and ‘Black Magic’.

Anne Quilter is Carlisle City Council Portfolio holder for Culture, Heritage and Leisure, she said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Little Mix to Bitts Park. We’ve got a great summer of music planned with lots of diverse acts coming to the city including Bryan Adams. It reinforces Bitts Park as a popular outdoor music venue and Carlisle as an events city.”

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Investing In The Future Buying your first home can be daunting, that’s why Furness Building Society puts you first whether you’re setting up a savings account or taking out a mortgage.

Since it was established in 1865, Furness Building Society has been playing a vital role in helping people buy homes and keep their savings safe. Fast forward to today and the company has a network covering the whole of the North West, with 9 branches and 14 agencies, including one located at Hopes of Wigton.

As a respected local estate agents, Hopes of Wigton, are used to helping people find their forever homes. For the last 7 years, the business has also been an Agency for Furness Building Society, allowing them to offer a wide range of products and services on behalf of the Society. The Wigton Agency is looked after by Carole Storey and Mary Annels, who both have previous experience working in banks and building societies.

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The Wigton Agency runs a second hand book stall from the office to raise money for local charities such as Chrysalis and Youth Station and holds an annual MacMillan Coffee Morning which is well supported by local people.

Carole said: “We hope to maintain a financial service for the town when other banks are closing their branches in Wigton.

We offer a friendly service and still open accounts with passbooks which are great for keeping track of your savings.”

She added: “We always like to see our regular customers for a chat and see many of them as old friends.”

Furness Building Society, Wigton Agency is located at 13 High Street, Wigton, CA7 9NJ, contact 016973 43641 or visit www.furnessbs.co.uk for all services.

Carole explained: “The Society was originally formed to provide cheap housing for workers who were flocking to the Barrow area as the steel industry was booming and to encourage people to save some of their newly discovered earnings. We still hold those principles today; providing a safe home for savings and helping people achieve their dream of owning their own home.”

Furness Building Society offers a number of savings products, from Young Savers to Fixed Rate Bonds and ISAs; you can pop in to the Wigton Agency anytime - no appointment needed - to open an account.

The Society regularly appears in the ‘Best Buy’ tables for its great value mortgage products and the Agency can put you in touch with a mortgage advisor over the phone. This year will also see a new partnership with Uinsure, who will deal with customer’s insurance needs.

As well as individuals, Furness Building Society is committed to supporting local communities, offering a Furness 150 Community Giveaway Scheme throughout the region. The Affinity Account, allows people to save their own cash whilst also supporting one of Furness’s chosen charities; each year the Society will make a cash payment, from its own funds, to each chosen charity based on the balances held in the accounts.

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65 Years of Carlisle Theatre Club

A local theatre group is celebrating 65 years of keeping theatre alive in Carlisle.

An amateur theatre group, The Green Room Club, based in West Walls has been entertaining Carlisle since 1952. For the past 65 years, the club has been the only consistent voice, unwaveringly supporting drama in the city, keeping an interest in live theatre thriving.

Made up entirely of volunteers, The Green Room Club is dedicated to providing opportunities and encouraging those with an interest in any field of theatrical and production management to be a part of something special. The actors may bask in the glory of applause on stage but there is a whole team who work tirelessly to ensure the theatre is a friendly and accessible place to visit. From the backstage team to the front of house members, the volunteers come from all walks of life, but one thing they all have in common; their love of theatre.

Beginning life above ‘The Milk Bar’ on the top floor of 20 Devonshire Street in Carlisle, the opening ceremony was held on 17 March 1952. However, in April 1954 the Club 16

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secured new premises on West Walls; in the beautiful 17th century building where the theatre is still housed today. The debut production in the new theatre was ‘A Match For the Devil’, written by Norman Nicholson for the Edinburgh Festival, which was not even published at the time. Norman Nicholson himself praised the first ever production of his play on the stage.

In 1985 the Club became a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain, successfully passing its very stringent production quality regime. This membership was celebrated with the production of the World Amateur Premiere of The Hired Man by Melvyn Bragg.

Today The Green Room Club is recognised as an amateur theatre group that produces professional standard productions. Their production of ‘A Chorus of Disapproval’ by Alan Ayckbourn last year, directed by John Metcalfe was nominated for three National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards. John Metcalfe, one of the longest standing members of the club was nominated for Best Director of a Drama.

Last year’s production of ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ was also awarded the runner up prize in the NODA Drama Festival for all plays entered in 2016.

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What’s On? Blithe Spirit

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Kath Paterson, Publicity Officer for The Green Room Club said: “I have only been actively involved in the Club since I appeared in the Pantomime in 2014. Since then it has been a pleasure and a privilege to be part of The Green Room Club.

“As Publicity Officer I can proudly promote the first class productions and amazing performances and will continue to do so to fill every seat in the auditorium.”

The Green Room Club continues to prosper, currently producing a varied programme of shows, to bring to the audiences of Carlisle. Through their ever changing programme, they hope to attract audiences from non-traditional demographics and create theatre for everyone.

Kath said: “To celebrate 65 years is a huge achievement which is only made possible by the support of loyal customers and members and also the dedicated commitment of all the volunteers in their various roles.”

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The Green Room Club present a new play by The Goodale Brothers, adapted from the works of P.G. Wodehouse and directed by James Issitt.

When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, the ever dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters.

Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates.

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Full Steam Ahead For Settle To Carlisle There was a cause for celebration, as trains got back on track on the UK’s most scenic railway route.

After a year of closure, at the end of March, the Settle to Carlisle railway line reopened, to the delight of locals and visitors alike. The famous Flying Scotsman was one of the first trains to make the special journey on the new track, arriving into Carlisle Station to crowds of admirers, there to mark the occasion.

Hailed as one of the most attractive routes in the country, the Settle to Carlisle line passes through the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and into the picturesque Eden Valley, with its Cumbrian fells. Famous for its remarkable landmarks and Victorian architecture, huge stone viaducts, long tunnels and remote wayside station buildings can be spotted along the way. For many, a trip on the line is an experience in itself, rather than just a journey from A to B. Aside from being a beautiful ride, the Settle-Carlisle holds a certain amount of nostalgia for many, as the railway line that was saved over 25 years ago. Douglas Hodgins is the Chairman of the Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line group, which was set up when the line was initially threatened with closure in 1981.

He said: “We are by far the largest rail user group in the country, with a membership of approximately 3400 members, spread nationwide and worldwide, such is the affection for the Settle-Carlisle line. “(The reopening) was superb, I was on the Flying Scotsman from Keighley to Carlisle and back and it really was one long celebration.”

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Severe weather at the end of 2015 took its toll on the railway, with a landslide resulting in the closure of the line at Eden Brows. The last train passed through to Carlisle in February 2016 and up until last month a replacement bus service was running at the northern end of the line.

Network Rail have now designed and constructed a concrete and steel structure that sits beneath the railway to provide a stable base across the damaged and unstable ground. The multi-million pound project has taken over a year to complete, but is set to safeguard the railway for generations to come.

Since the reopening, it has been full steam ahead to ensure everyone knows the line is back in business and the positive impact is already noticeable.

Anne said: “The line is important for local people as well as for visitors.

“We are hoping to get passenger numbers up to 2015 levels initially and then to grow on that.”

Anne Ridley, Operations Manager at The Settle-Carlisle Railway said: “We have been assured by network rail that the work they have done will be sustainable; it was in the planning from February to July, so they have done lots of research and assessments. Apparently it was the biggest project that Network Rail have ever done.”

She added: “Things are starting to look up already, we have already noticed the trains are busier. It’s all very good, good for the local economy and good for the passengers.”

Carlisle Tourist Information work closely with The SettleCarlisle Railway to keep the momentum going.

“The line is important for local people as well as for visitors.”

Due to the closure, passenger numbers travelling on the line dropped by over 50 percent and as a result there were fewer visitor excursions to Carlisle. Local residents who rely on the line for day to day transport were left feeling isolated.

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Tourist Information Officer, Joanne Mills, said: “We have noticed both a renewed interest in it, with a lot more enquires about the line and also it is generally busier in the afternoon, particularly at the weekends.

“There is a very positive vibe around it and a lot of publicity; the steam trains are back and it really is very positive.”

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mikes bikes: a lifetime passion In the quiet Carlisle countryside, petrol heads travel from all over the world to check out Mike Barry’s commendable collection of motorbikes.

Despite the fact that it is advertised little, The Mike Barry Motorcycle Museum in Scaleby Hill attracts visitors from as far afield as America and India, as well as bike enthusiasts closer to home. On Trip Advisor the museum is ranked at number 14 of the 48 top attractions in Carlisle; an impressive feat for just one man pursuing his passion.

Familiar with putting pedal to the metal, Mike, a former racing champion, began restoring bikes while recuperating from a serious crash. He collided with a wall leaving him in hospital with a broken pelvis and two missing teeth. Now, almost two decades and 50 bikes later, word has spread about ‘Motorbike Mike’s’ impressive collection of vintage vehicles.

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Mike said: “I have raced motorbikes all my life on and off but about 15 years ago I had a crash racing in the Isle of Man. It put paid to my racing for a while so I thought I would do bikes up and sell them.

“The first one I worked on was a 250 Coventry Eagle from 1934. But I ended up keeping the bike I did up and here I am 50 bikes later.”

Mike began restoring other bikes to a professional standard. When he ran out of space in the stables and barns, he built a shed to house them all and later decided to convert it into a museum, which he now opens to the public.

The oldest bike in the collection is a 1926 Douglas but there is also an MV Augusta, Gilera, Honda, Ducati, Triumph, BSA Excelsior, Coventry Eagle, Francis Barnet, Velocette, Suzuki, Douglas and Mike’s own BSA racing sidecar outfit alongside his Ducati.

Cars on display include an Mk 1 2.4 Jaguar, Mike's A35 trade van, a Mini-Van and a Ford Popular.

Mike estimates that he has spent thousands of hours and tens of thousands of pounds on what he calls his “labour of love” but it has been worth every penny; and visitors to the museum seem to think so too.

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“The first one I worked on was a 250 Coventry Eagle from 1934. But I ended up keeping the bike I did up and here I am 50 bikes later.”

He said: “I had two fellas from Philadelphia in the other week and I have had visitors from as far afield as India coming to see my bikes.

“Some of them are just passing by and saw my sign or happen to like motorbikes and find their way here.”

The bikes may be magnificent, but part of the attraction is ‘Motorbike Mike’ himself. He is an entertaining host, chatting to visitors about his past, as a solo and sidecar competitor and sharing motorcycling stories with them.

Mike added: “People can come and have a cup of tea. The gardens are all opened up and we also have an aviary.”

The museum also features a whole host of motorcycle memorabilia including TT trophies, photographs, posters and models and many of Mike’s friends and visitors have donated items to his collection.

Visitors are asked to make a small donation for the upkeep of the building and exhibits.

It is recommended that you call ahead before your visit on 01228 675 117

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Air Cadets

The Carlisle Air Cadets can offer unprecedented opportunities for those who want to aim a little higher.

For young people who dream of taking to the skies and not just on a computer screen, the Carlisle Air Cadets are making this a reality; in the process providing them with imperative life skills and a stand out CV. The 1862 (City of Carlisle)Squadron, Air Training Corps is a voluntary youth group, part of the the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and they are on a recruitment drive, encouraging 12 to 16 year olds to get involved and make the most of the opportunities being offered on their doorstep.

As a member of the Air Cadets, young people have a number of doors opened to them. They receive a wide variety of extensive training in leadership and adventure. They can work towards a BTEC in Aviation and will achieve a qualification in First Aid within the first month. There are also a huge amount of sporting opportunities on offer, with cadets representing county and even national teams.

Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Stuart Gorman was a cadet for six years before going to university to study Aeronautical Engineering. Once back on ‘Civi street’ he missed the buzz of the RAF and returned to the Air Cadet squadron he had once frequented, taking up command in 2015.

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“It’s about learning life skills, bringing young people out of their shells and helping them to learn about themselves. By the time they are applying for university, apprenticeships or their first job, they will have a CV that stands out way above the rest. But also, inspiring a sense of adventure and showing them that they can do that little bit more with their life.”

He added: “We want to make them realise that there is more to life and to give them the confidence to try.”

After the initial ground training, cadets build up to the bigger activities, which is when the excitement really takes off. There are boundless opportunities available to cadets, from attending regular RAF camps and having behind the scenes access at air shows, to representing the North of England in sport and travelling the world to perform with the Air Cadets band. Thanks to sponsorship, one cadet even spent a week in America for just £50.

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Many young people are attracted by the prospect of flying an aircraft. And rightly so, if this is something they are are passionate about, the Air Cadets offer a 12 hour scholarship in gliding and following that in a powered aircraft. Cadets have the chance to fly an aircraft single-handedly at the age of just 16 - before they even have a driving licence.

Stuart said: “It is about going out and experiencing things, you don’t need to buy an Xbox to fly a plane.”

Located just past Kingstown, near Asda, the squadron meets every Monday and Friday 7pm - 9.30pm and Stuart encourages anyone who is interested to give them a call at the squadron or turn up to a session to look around and find out more.

Contact 01228 674559 during Squadron hours to find out more or visit www.carlisleaircadets.org.uk

He continued: “It’s difficult to get young people to realise but these days the job market is so competitive it’s important to get that CV that stands out above the rest; but also it is incredibly fun and we offer some incredible opportunities for only £2.00 a week. You get so much out of it for what you put in.”

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DALE WILSON

Here at the Guide we love seeing and sharing your fantastic photographs, depicting the beauty of where we live. We are inundated with stunning snaps on our social media sites, highlighting just how amazing our county is. So in this special ‘image-tastic’ feature, we wanted to share a few of our favourite cityscapes and street shots, all taken in and around our great border city.

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To m S a l m o n : A D a y I n T h e L i f e

A Day in the Life of...

A Radio Presenter

Cumbria often comes out on top in surveys which rank the best places to live and work in the UK – and it’s hardly surprising why. In this new series we take a look into the working lives of those who chose a career in the Lakes and find out a bit more about what they do.

Name: Tom Salmon Job Title: Presenter for BBC Introducing in Cumbria Employer: BBC Where are you from?

Whitehaven How long have you worked for the BBC? For just over a year now – I started as a BBC Introducing Team Assistant in January 2016.

Talk us through a typical day at work?

I usually start the day by listening to new music that has been uploaded to BBC Introducing in Cumbria, then from there a track-list is put together for the show. Sometimes 26

we’ll have bands visit the studio to record a session and have a chat with us too - I really enjoy it when that happens!

Once all the planning and recording is complete, I go live on air and present the show!

What do you most like about the job?

My favourite part has to be sharing the new music when I hear a great song for the first time I can’t wait to share it on the show. It’s always awesome when musicians come into the studio to record a session too - I get to learn a little bit about their journey and there is something really special about watching a live performance in the studio.

When did your journey into radio begin?

My journey into radio started at Teesside University in 2013, when I began co-presenting a student radio show with my housemate. There was a section in the show where I’d talk about new music. In my final year I started presenting a weekly two hour show called ‘The Sound of Salmon’, which was all about new music. Once I’d moved back to Cumbria I decided to find a community radio station to get involved with. I joined Eden Fm in Penrith and re-launched the Sound of Salmon Show while also working with CFM on their events team and attending radio courses held by the Bauer Academy.

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What bizarre occurrences have you experienced at work?

Last month I had to make a phone call to Malawi in Africa - I was interviewing a Cumbrian musician who’s currently living out there!

What did you do prior to becoming a radio presenter?

I was studying ‘Performance for Live and Recorded Media’ at Teesside University. When I wasn’t at University I was working for The Rum Story in Whitehaven and for the events team at CFM radio, while also helping out at Soundwave, a youth music charity.

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What advice would you give to someone wanting to get into your profession?

Get as much experience as you can and keep learning from the things that you’re doing. Educate yourself; learn about the industry and have patience, because things take time.

Make demo shows at home, practice interviewing people and listen back to your work, then keep building on that, making the shows better each time. Try not to beat yourself up if you fail along the way too, I think learning from failure can help you grow and improve.

What does your work mean to you?

It means a lot, I’m really grateful to work on a program that showcases music created by local performers. There are so many talented individuals and bands out there, so to be able to help them get their music heard is an awesome feeling.

What do you do in your spare time?

I like to keep fit so I exercise and cook quite a lot. I also play my guitar and write songs when I have the time! Whenever I’m at gigs or when I’m walking around the Lakes I tend to practice my photography too.

When did you know, ‘that’s where I want to work’?

I’d always known of BBC introducing, but I’d never have imagined I’d be a part of it! I didn’t actually know where I wanted to work – I was enjoying going to gigs, interviewing musicians and talking people about music. A friend told me about the advertisement for the BBC Introducing Team Assistants, BBC Introducing were doing everything I enjoyed doing so it made perfect sense to apply!

Have you ever had a work related blunder?

I’ve had a fair few since starting as the presenter in December! There’s not much you can do about it on live radio, but I think as long as I’m learning from the ‘blunders’ then I’ll be a better presenter for it.

What qualifications or experience do you need?

Getting experience at a radio station is really good, it gives you an insight into how radio shows are put together and presented on air. Volunteering for student, community or hospital radio are some ways of getting that experience.

Interviewing musicians at gigs and preparing interview questions all help to build the skills and knowledge needed for the job too.

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Smashed your phone screen again? Don’t panic, @Home PC can guarantee quality, speed, service and value with the launch of SmartPhix.

Over the last 13 years, @Home PC have grown into Carlisle’s biggest, independent computer and gaming specialists, offering an impressive range of big name products and same-day laptop and PC repairs. Now they have taken it to the next level, with a brand new service coming into play at the beginning of June.

SmartPhix has partnered with @Home PC to offer a high quality repair service for phones and tablets irrespective of brand; making @Home PC a one-stop shop when it comes to tech repairs. Each repair at SmartPhix comes with 12 month guarantee; a breath of fresh air in a world full of unreliable repair services, often found on social media.

Owner of @Home PC, Paul Gordon said: “Every individual has a phone or tablet, chances are they will drop at some point as well. In this area, if you do break your phone or tablet, it can be difficult to know where to take it.

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We want to become the default place for people to take devices, where you know that it is going to be fixed.”

This new venture for the company is a result of an exciting partnership with “world class” technician, Martin Crickett.

Martin has previously worked for Apple and iSmash, one of the largest Apple tech repair specialists in the London area.

Bringing with him an extensive skillset and a great deal of experience, acquired from dealing with up to 30 repairs a day at iSmash.

As well as working on phones and tablets, Martin has the ability to carry out extensive Apple Mac repairs, including screens and logic board repairs and liquid damage; the team hope to branch out into audio equipment in the near future.

Martin has invested in a brand new in-store Repair Lab, fitted with specific equipment to enable him to deal with repairs quickly and effectively.

Paul said: “It is a great asset to the business to be working with Martin. He has invested a great deal of thought and equipment to provide what we feel will be the highest quality phone and tablet repairs in the area.”

After a re-vamp of the @Home PC showroom, the new Repair Lab is set up and ready to go and they have even had a new phone system installed to cope with the all the extra calls.

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Cumbria Wildlife: Hedgehogs

Hedge-hogging Our Attention

By Danielle Murphy

In the second of our Wild about Cumbria series, our resident wildlife guru, Danielle Murphy delves into the prickly world of hedgehogs and explains what we can do to help protect them by creating safe havens in our own gardens.

Sadly, there is substantial evidence that hedgehogs are in decline in the UK, numbers have dropped almost a third since 2003 and in 2012 the future looked bleak for our spikey friends. However, the good news is we can help by making just a few small changes!

They’re small, they’re super cute and they are covered in prickles. Yes, I am referring to the humble hedgehog. And as spring has sprung, and hedgehogs are starting to emerge we think it’s worth giving our readers a lesson on our favourite garden visitors.

By adding a few little extras in our gardens, we can help these backyard visitors feel welcome and safe, and luckily Cumbria is the perfect place to source these materials: • •

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Log piles: By adding a few old logs to your garden you can provide a perfect area for breeding and hibernation.

Compost heaps: A compost heap can be the ideal nesting site for a mothering Hedgehog and her hoglets, it’s really simple and also attracts scrumptious creepy crawlies to keep mum fat and healthy.

A messy bit: Here at The Guide, we know how having a good spring clean in the garden can neaten things up. However, this year we are asking that you consider hedgehogs when sprucing up your yard. We’re not suggesting you let your garden become an overgrown mess, but perhaps let a small corner go a bit wild. This encourages hedgehogs into your garden and gives them a place to feast, nest and scavenge.

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There are 17 species of hedgehog Hedgehogs are nocturnal Hedgehogs have about 5,000 to 6,500 spines although they aren’t poisonous or extremely dangerous A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet They communicate using grunts and squeaks Although they have bad eyesight they have a fantastic sense of hearing and smell Hedgehogs can swim and even climb They can live until they are eight years old Hedgehogs can carry zoonotic diseases meaning they can pass them onto humans, so you must be extremely careful if handling them. They should only be handled briefly and only if absolutely necessary.

Always wash hands immediately after handling ANY wild animal

If you want to prevent other animals such as cats gobbling all the food then you could also build a feeding den. Using a decent sized plastic box cut a hedgehog sized hole in the side.

If you want to learn more about how you can help hedgehogs then visit the Cumbria wildlife trust or the RSPB websites.

Let’s help our prickly pals have a spiketacular year!

There is a huge myth surrounding hedgehogs that feeding them bread and milk is helpful. However, this is extremely bad for them and can cause serious problems. Please, if you do want to attract these lovely creatures to your garden then leave them a tasty and nutritious treat from the following list: • • • • •

Meat-based dog or cat food Unsalted chopped or crushed peanuts Sunflower hearts Dried meal worms A shallow bowl of water is the perfect thirst quencher for hedgehogs

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The past few weeks have given us a tiny glimpse of the upcoming summer months, and with a long list of music festivals fast approaching, both here in Cumbria and further afield, it’s time to start thinking about your festival wardrobe.

The number of weekends until summer arrives is slowly ticking away and already the high street has done away with the chunky knits and capes in favour of delicate fabrics and feminine prints. And now that the king of festivals, Coachella has been and gone for another year the internet is set go wild for the newest, brightest and hottest festival trends.

Crochet

Last year it was sheer lace; this year’s its crochet. Found in the form of maxi-dresses, bralets and crop tops, crochet is the retro knit that is destined to be big this summer.

This stylish knit screams boho-chic and is ideal for pairing with all your favourite accessories and jewellery.

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Gingham

Gingham is set to be huge this spring/ summer and what better way to play up the trend than in a field, during a festival. It’s a pattern that never really goes out of style, but for 2017, the folksy print is at the centre of many celebrities’ wardrobes. Small check, big checks, skirts or shirts, wear it with denim or by itself for a look that’s bang on trend.

Vintage Band Tees

The daisy duke knotted blouse has been rightly replaced by knotted vintage Tshirt trend and is a classic festival look that never dates. Rocked by Kate Moss, Sara Sampaio and Mischa Barton near on every year, you can’t go wrong with denim shorts and an oversized vintage tee tied up; effortless.

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Flared trousers

You can guarantee two things at a festival, rain and flared trousers, and now that the trend has been seen all over the spring/summer catwalks, it’s the chance to release your inner hippy. Guaranteed to be roaming all over Glastonbury, flared trousers are not only comfortable, but oh so chic.

Lace up sandals

Anyone who has ever been to a festival knows that the right footwear is the difference between going back to your tent or staying awake until the sun comes up. This year’s staple footwear will achieve the latter and will ensure you’re dancing till dawn and flat, lace up shoes are your ticket to a festival to remember.

Denim

It wouldn’t be a festival without our denim friends. Jackets, shorts, whatever your go to piece. Many first-timers don't realise that most music festivals take place on dirt fields, and denim is the best fabric for this type of terrain. . Paired with other trends including crochet and gingham, the wardrobe essential will feature throughout 2017’s festival season.

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London Fashion Week: Get The Look In the second part of this new series, Nelson Brown explains the looks that made it down the runway at London Fashion Week and tells us how to easily recreate them at home.

LOOK TWO

Inspired by the looks cascading down the catwalk at Burberry, where hairdresser Sam McKnight lead the hair.

Nelson assisted this legend in hairdressing, creating a loose modern texture, and enhancing individuality with the hair.

The look was styled using Windle & Moodie Foundation Spray, giving light moisture to the hair, and diffused dried.

This ultra cool youthful look shows you don’t have to over style your hair.

Hair: Stephanie Wagner and Annaleigh Jackson using Windle & Moodie products - Browns Lockerbie. Styling: Katie Dyet. Make Up: Hania McIntyre. Photography: Dan Wright. Creative Direction: Nelson Brown Location: Browns 34 Whitesands, Dumfries Model: Poppy Fitzpatrick - Colours Agency,

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get them tinted.

and can be used as a daily scrub.

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Colour Lip-liners are brilliant and long-lasting at only FACEBOOK: Bridget Foster Revlon Make Up & HairStay Artist

Burt’s Bees Sugar Scrub £12.99 or Sanctuary Sugar Scrub £11 are my current favourites but its best to only use them a few times a week.

£3.98.

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By Bridget Foster

Since the New Year I have definitely found myself stepping out of my comfort zone - recently I have started filming make-up videos.

At first I wasn’t sure how the public would receive them, however, the response has been fantastic and people have really tuned in. Over the months I have been asked various questions regarding cosmetic products and make-up. So, I thought I would use this opportunity to answer a few of the most popular questions I get asked via social media.

What is the best mascara?

The amount of mascaras that are out on the market is ridiculous. Every cosmetic brand has one if not five. Cosmetic companies provide a variety to suit as many customers as possible. I personally have long thick eyelashes so my lashes love a fluffy thick brush such as: Dior Black mascara £25, YSL Faux Lash £25 or Max Factor 2000 Calories £7.99

How long is a piece of string? I did a video recently on the foundations which make up the largest part of my kit. I find people obsess over foundations.

Benefit Roller Lash £19.50, Clinique High Length £17.50, YSL Faux Cil Volume £17.95

Most foundations cost around £30. However, many people are so reluctant to spend £30 on something that might not be right, but will happily spend £60 on a pair of shoes for one night out? Big brands will always help you with the colour and also allow you to sample the foundation before you buy.

Remember if your lashes are really sparse, there are products that stimulate the hair growth. Brilliant if you always wear false eyelashes or extensions and need to re boost or get your own back!

Secondly beautiful skin and a good base aren’t just down to the foundation. It is a combination of concealer, base and setting powder and the tools you choose to apply them with.

Dior Maximiser £30, Rimmel Accelerator £8, No.7 Fanomenal Lash £8, Rodial Glam Lash £48, Revitalash £47.

If you only wear foundation, hoping to cover imperfections, it will just slip off, as that’s the concealer’s job. Concealer is vital, as I mentioned two articles ago. It covers the imperfections allowing you to wear a lighter coverage foundation creating a more natural yet flawless finish.

Shorter lashes or smaller eyes may prefer a comb brush such as:

What do you recommend for older skin?

Unless you are going out clubbing or wanting the Instagram Kardashian look, fresh dewy and natural, and everybody can get away with a groomed brown, bit of eyeliner and blush.

I would maybe go a bit softer on the eye area but again it all depends on the clients taste and preference. Good make up applied well should never sit in creases but defuse the area and enhance.

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How much do you charge?

Very broad question. I could do a whole article on this subject.

I never really discuss or advertise my price as it does depend on the job. I have separate pages on my website for both bridal and special occasions.

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Bridal make-up is a completely different ball game and make-up artists don’t just bump up the price because it’s a wedding. We charge more because we do so much more than just apply make-up.

More than half of the day is booked for the bride and bridal party; we reserve that time for you, including the travel and packing time. Trials beforehand must be scheduled in to fit both the bride and the make-up artist.

On wedding jobs we have our alarms set for around 5.30am. I take pride in my appearance and always try to make sure I look professional. My hair and make-up is always done; nobody wants a make-up artist in a tracksuit in their wedding photos or video.

The morning must follow a schedule and if it’s a large party the girls need to know the time they are going to be sat in front of me. Bridal parties want their make-up applied in a calm atmosphere and they want it done well.

Lastly our kit is expensive and needs to be restocked more often than the average person’s make-up bag. And when you think we are finished, we haven’t. We have the drive back and the cleaning and tidying of brushes for the next job. All emails and enquires need managed and financial books need to be kept on top off.

The days are long, especially when you’re on your feet all day - I feel more exhausted after a day of applying make-up than a session in the gym.

I love my job but I work very hard to do the best job I can.

It’s not a quick slap dash. Somebody is wearing your work so a half hearted job such as “just eyes" or "just lashes" is something you get your pal to do, not a professional makeup artist.

We also need to promote and advertise ourselves to get the jobs and work we want. We need to be able to produce a good portfolio of images and utilise social media to attract our clients, as well as paying for advertising space.

It’s hard and its constant work and only the make-up artists with the drive and passion for the job stick with it. We may be direct but it’s because it’s taken us a long time to get where we are and we are always looking for more opportunities to get bigger and better jobs.

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Spring Lamb

Succulent Spring Lamb If you’re looking for a feast to serve to all the family, then you can’t go wrong with this recipe from Jamie Oliver. The delicious combination of tender lamb, mint sauce and proper gravy is a real flavour sensation. The addition of new potatoes, which are just coming into season, makes this the perfect spring dish.

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2.5-3 kg leg of lamb 4 red onions 2 bulbs of garlic

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100 g unsalted butter (at room temperature) ½ a bunch of fresh thyme ½ a bunch of fresh rosemary

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3 tablespoons plain flour Port 1 litre hot organic chicken stock

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1 kg new potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil freshly ground black pepper 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and bashed Sea salt

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Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºC/gas 7.

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Using a sharp knife or a clean Stanley knife, score the lamb all over, ½cm apart and 3mm deep – this gives it the most amazing, gnarly, crispy surface and a blushing centre.

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Make the herby butter by putting the butter into a blender, pick in the thyme and rosemary, season well, then whiz to combine. Pop it into a bowl and set aside.

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Halve the unpeeled onions, separate and bash the unpeeled garlic cloves, then arrange in a large roasting tray.

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Spread the herby butter all over the lamb, then pop the meat on top of the veg. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes for every 450g, plus 20 minutes at the end, for blushing meat.

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Wash your potatoes and parboil until almost tender. When done, drain them, drizzle with just a little touch of olive oil and roll in a teaspoon of sea salt, a little freshly ground black pepper and the rosemary.

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Put the potatoes in a roasting tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.

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When the lamb is cooked, allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes, while you make the gravy. Set aside half a red onion to make the mint sauce, then squash the rest of the onions into the tray.

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Stir in the flour, a lug of port and the stock, then place over a high heat to allow the gravy to reduce, stirring continuously. Pass through a sieve and keep hot until needed.

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Pick and finely chop the mint. Pop the reserved onion half out of its skin and finely chopping it with the mint, then mix them together in a bowl with the vinegar and sugar. Take everything to the table, and dig in!

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Asparagus and Cheese Quiche Bring together seasonal British flavours with this springtime quiche.

Method: 1.

Put the flour in a bowl, add the butter to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheddar into the pastry and mix. Add 3 tbsp cold water and mix until the pastry forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for 5 mins. Butter a 20 x 6cm deep loose-bottom tart tin, or a 35 x 12cm rectangular tart tin.

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Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Lightly dust the work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and line the tin. Chill in the freezer for 20 mins, then line the pastry case with baking paper, fill with beans and cook for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, then return the pastry case to the oven for 10 mins.

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Crack the eggs into a jug, whisk, then add the milk and whisk again. Sprinkle half the grated cheese over the pastry case, then add the asparagus, egg mix and remaining cheese (if using a rectangular tin, you may not need all the mixture, so add it gradually). Bake in the lower half of the oven for 30-35 mins or until the egg mix is set.

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140g plain flour 85g butter cubed 85g cheddar (such as Montgomery or vegetarian alternative), or other hard cheese, finely grated For the filling: 5 eggs 175ml milk 100g cheddar (such as Montgomery or vegetarian alternative), or other hard cheese, grated 300g asparagus trimmed and cut in half lengthways

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EXPANSION FOR POPULAR VILLAGE PUB The couple behind a popular local pub have doubled the size of their dining room to cope with increasing demand.

Due to high demand and increasing popularity, the owners of The Bridge End Inn at Dalston have expanded their restaurant. The new extension, which took 6 weeks to complete, opened at the end of March. It has doubled the size of their dining room allowing the team to accommodate more tables.

Ian and Julie Brown have previously found themselves having to turn away customers on particularly busy weekends.

With the new dining room, the pub can also now cater for large parties and buffets for functions such as weddings, christenings and funerals, to meet the growing demand in Dalston.

Alana Greer, looks after the business’s social media, she said: “We have had such a good response since it has been open. It’s been fully booked every weekend, which we were anyway, but now we have doubled capacity.”

Since Ian and Julie took over four years ago, the Bridge End Inn has become a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Ian said: “The main thing is that we were having to refuse people but now we can accommodate everyone.

“Inside it looks fantastic; I’m really pleased with it and it’s a nice restaurant to be in now.”

The family-orientated village pub boasts a charming beer garden and a play park to keep the little ones occupied. The traditional homemade food, with an Italian twist had received rave reviews from diners. With this in mind, it is little wonder Ian and Julie have had to make more room for their ever increasing customer base.

For more information contact 01228 710161 or visit the ‘Bridge End Inn Dalston’ Facebook page.

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Rhubarb and Coconut Meringue Pie This scrumptious recipe takes a seasonal twist on a much loved classic.

Method: 1.

For the coconut pastry, put the coconut into a food processor with 1 tbsp of the flour and pulse to a fine mixture. Mix with the rest of the flour in a large bowl and stir in the sugar. Add the cubed butter and, using your fingertips, rub into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Add just enough iced water to bind. Knead briefly until smooth, wrap in cling film, and then chill for 20 minutes.

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Preheat a baking sheet in the oven to 200°C/ fan180°C/gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm x 3.5cm fluted loosebottomed tart tin. Chill for 30 minutes. Line the pastry case with baking paper and baking beans or rice and blind-bake for 12 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove the paper and beans/rice and bake for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Set aside.

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Turn the oven down to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. For the filling, mix the rhubarb with 70g of the sugar, and the orange zest and juice. Scatter in a roasting tray and roast for 20 minutes. Purée the rhubarb and its juices in a food processor, then pass through a sieve, pushing the rhubarb through with a wooden spoon into a pan to extract as much as possible. In a small bowl, mix the remaining sugar with the cornflour and enough of the rhubarb purée to make a paste. Return to the pan containing the rest of the rhubarb. Bring to the boil, bubble for a minute, and then remove from the heat. Taste and, if it’s too tart, add 1 tbsp more sugar.

Mix the egg yolks with the butter, then stir into the rhubarb mixture to make a curd. Scrape into a bowl, cover, cool and chill.

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Pour the curd into the pastry case and bake for 30 minutes until set. Cool completely, then chill while you make the meringue (or see tip).

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For the meringue, whisk the egg whites until stiff, add 1 tbsp of the sugar, then whisk until stiff again. Add the remaining sugar in this way. Fold through the coconut and spoon the meringue over the rhubarb curd to form pretty peaks. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the meringue is golden and crisp on the outside.

Remove, cool and serve.

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700g trimmed rhubarb, cut into 3cm pieces 160g golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra to taste Grated zest and juice of ½ orange 4 tbsp cornflour 4 large free-range egg yolks (use the whites in the meringue) 50g unsalted butter, melted

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50g desiccated coconut 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tbsp caster sugar 110g unsalted cold butter, cubed About 2 tbsp iced water For the coconut meringue 3 large free-range egg whites 175g caster sugar 40g desiccated coconut

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Vegan Mac‘n’Cheese This vegan mac n cheese is one of the most popular dishes served at Kat’s Kitchen.

The primary cheese replacement is the Nutritional Yeast, which you can find at any health food shop and costs around £3.00 per tub.

The yeast combined with the tamari and the paprika give the overall cheese flavour and everyone agrees, that it tastes like mac n cheese. It is a close enough resemblance that everyone enjoys it whether they are vegan, vegetarian or a regular eater.

The recipe can be easily adjusted for a gluten free diet, by using gluten free macaroni and tamari instead of soy sauce.

Tamari is the Japanese version of soy sauce and is naturally gluten free and similar in price.

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2 cups diced carrot (small) 1 cups diced potato (small) 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tbsp vegetable stock 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce 1/4 tsp garlic puree or 1 clove of garlic 2 tbsp paprika 500g macaroni (or gluten free)

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Just cover diced carrot and potato and boil until soft Drain but reserve liquid Using a stick blender, blend down to as fine as possible, if needed strain or sieve the mixture until it reaches the consistency of tomato puree.

Add reserved liquid and blend Once blended add the all other ingredients, except macaroni and mix until combined Cook macaroni Combine 2/3 sauce with the macaroni in an ovenproof dish and pour the rest of sauce over the top Cook for 10 mins in the oven or under the grill Serve with salad and garlic bread

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Tara’s Seasonal Delights The welcoming change of the season brings new and fresh ingredients to the table and more importantly, allows you to get resourceful with what Mother nature is offering up.

Between April and June something truly charming happens with signature fruits, juicy berries and fragrant herbs suddenly growing in abundance. The humble rhubarb makes an appearance, becoming the quintessential springtime staple, mint sprouts from the gloomiest of gardens and the cheery face of the aromatic Lavender is back to grace our presence once more. It’s time to take advantage of the freshest of ingredients and get our creative juices flowing.

Rita’s Rhubarb Blush Ingredients: • 30ml Vodka • 60ml Rhubarb Syrup • 30ml freshly squeezed lemon juice To Garnish: Mint, Raspberries and edible Spring Pansies.

Method To make the Rhubarb syrup, combine 100g of sugar to 50g of water,(2:1 ratio) along with three large chopped up Rhubarb stalks. Allow to simmer for ten minutes, or until all the sugar has dissolved and created a thick consistency. Allow to cool and train into a sealed bottle. This can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously for two minutes. Strain into a chilled coupe and decorate with fresh mint, raspberries and edible flowers.

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Parma Violence Ingredients: • 30 ml Monkey 47 Gin • 30 ml Violet Liqueur • 60ml Lavender Syrup (using method above) • Juice of half a lemon To Garnish: Crushed Parma Violet sweets and freshly picked lavender.

Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and add ice, shake for two minutes. Coat the rim of the coupe in the leftover lavender syrup then roll in crushed Parma Violet sweets. Strain and pour ingredients into the glass and garnish with a few fresh lavender sprigs.

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The Bluebird Ingredients: • 60 ml Kettel 1 Vodka • 30 ml Vermouth • 30 ml Violet Liqueur • 30 ml Raspberry Liqueur • Juice of 1 pink grapefruit • Juice of 1 lime To Garnish: Ribbon of cucumber, grapefruit, blueberries and mint.

Method: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake for two minutes. Strain into a tall glass and garnish with refreshing cucumber ribbons, fresh berries and a grapefruit segment.

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Five Minute Pet Checks All pets should have a health check at least once a week but, often it is overlooked.

Animals including dogs and cats can pick up infections, parasites and diseases really easily whilst out on a walk and is the reason why carrying out five minute health checks are vital.

If you do find anything unusual, it is important to take your pet to the vets to make sure that any ailments are treated immediately to reduce the chances of further illness or infection.

Mouth: You are looking at the health of the teeth, are they discoloured or chipped? Do you think they are suitable for an animal of that age? You should also look at their gums and tongue; if the gums look unusually pale it could be a sign of anaemia which could be a result of parasites or disease.

Nose: You are looking for any unusual discharge coming from nostrils as well as any cuts or lumps around the nasal area. It is also wise to take note of your animals breathing pattern, if it is fast paced or heavy there could be something wrong.

Eyes: Again, check for any unusual discharge and colouration of the pupils. Any milky/grey areas could indicate cataracts.

Also check the membrane surrounding the eye and look for any swelling or redness.

Ears: Discharge can be a bad sign, so always check for any parasites in the ears as they like to reside in areas like this.

The ears should be clean, if not give them a quick clean (with ear cleaner from a pet shop. NOT WATER!) Front legs/paws: Run your hands down the legs of your pets, check for lumps or scabs. Also check the paws, in between the toes and the pads for parasites or cuts.

Check the claws and nails of your pet to make sure they are at the right length, if not clip them yourself. If you aren’t confident enough to do it yourself, take your pet to the local groomers.

Skin: Check the skin for any dryness or scabs as well as parasites. Also check for any bald spots.

Anus/genitals: Have a quick look for any unusual discharge coming from these areas which could indicate infection.

Follow the nose to tail rule when health checking which reduces the chances of spreading any infection or disease whilst examining your animal.

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Experience the ‘seven wonders’ of the new Land Rover Discovery Land Rover’s new Discovery arrived in retailers this March giving customers the first opportunity to test the most versatile SUV on sale today on UK roads. Even before the fifth generation of the world-renowned and much loved Discovery reached retailers, more than 4,000 had already been sold in the U.K alone with more than 20,000 sold globally.

Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover UK said: “It's a special moment when a new vehicle arrives in our retailers and after months of planning, that moment is finally upon us.

“As of this moment our customers can see the new Discovery at their local retailer in the metal. We are very proud of the new Discovery, it does everything its predecessor does and more. With increased efficiency, improved versatility and clever technology for the whole family we have seen over 4000 new and existing UK customers order the new model even before its arrival at the retailer.”

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Since its star-studded reveal at Packington Hall, Solihull in September when the new Discovery was unveiled against a Guinness World Record-breaking lego backdrop, the new Discovery has been on display as part of a national tour.

New and existing customers were invited to Land Rover’s Solihull manufacturing site where the Discovery is built; it then continued to visit all Land Rover retailers nationally.

Discovery has also been making an impact at high-profile events and locations including ‘Big Game 9’ at Twickenham in December and the London Boat Show in January.

Outside of these exclusive activities, customers have previously only been able to experience the new Discovery through a Virtual Reality experience, but now customers can see, touch and drive the UK’s most anticipated SUV. Retailers have been preparing for the new arrival for some time, undertaking rigorous training at Land Rover’s offroad facility at Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire. Driving new Discovery against a sample of competitor vehicles, the new Discovery was put through its paces on- and off-road with classroom-style sessions demonstrating the vehicle’s capability, versatility and connected technologies.

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The Magnificent Seven: every seat is the best seat in the house. Flexible interior provides seven full-sized adult seats, instantly configurable from your smartphone using the world-first remote Intelligent Seat Fold technology A much loved member of the family: keeping you safe for the last 26 years. Semi-autonomous safety technology provides the family peace of mind. Premium interior combines leading design with durable, high-quality materials and space for the whole family King of the hill: unstoppable on all surfaces, all terrains and in all weathers. Land Rover’s full-sized SUV architecture delivers world-beating all-terrain capability. Lightweight aluminium construction saves 480kg, delivering enhanced efficiency and CO2 emissions from 171g/km. Super clean Ingenium family grows with adoption of 240PS, four-cylinder diesel engine with 500Nm of torque. Towing king: best-inclass 3,500kg towing capacity and semi-autonomous Advanced Tow Assist take the stress out of difficult reversing manoeuvres British creativity: designed with charm & sophistication loved by the world. Design retains key Discovery family cues, adding optimised proportions and sophisticated surfaces

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Storage addiction: discover the space for everything. Up to 2,406 litres of luggage space with seven seats as standard in the UK and clever storage for 21st century family essentials Connects every generation: Ingenious features that make life easier. Digital Discovery equipped with up to nine USB ports, four 12-volt charging points and an in-car 3G WiFi hotspot for up to eight devices After the roads end: reaching threatened habitats and vulnerable people. New Discovery will continue Land Rover’s work in humanitarian aid and conservation projects around the world

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A Carlisle Season Of Mysteries Even Sherlock Would Struggle To Solve Photography by Mark Fuller

By Ross Brewster

Carlisle United spent the first half of the season finding ways to win. They have spent the second half exploring new ways of losing.

It has been an extraordinary season of ups and downs. The marvellous form up to Christmas when United exuded confidence, followed by a dreadful run of defeats, and the inability to score, just when a play off place was the least supporters might have anticipated.

Sherlock Holmes the great detective said that, once the impossible has been eliminated, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, is the truth. But even the expert sleuth of Baker Street would have struggled to account for Carlisle's difficulties, Yes, some factors are obvious. Not least among them the departure of 18-goal 55 44

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striker Charlie Wyke, with his move to Bradford at the end of the January transfer window. Significantly Wyke continued banging in the goals in the higher division. It seems United had no choice but to allow Wyke to speak to his new club after a ÂŁ250,000 clause in his contract was triggered.

Chief executive Nigel Clibbens, at the time, insisted: "Bradford submitted an offer and we could not have done any more in trying to keep him."

But Carlisle's slide can be traced back weeks before Wyke's departure, to a game just before Christmas away to Luton Town when both skipper Danny Grainger and influential midfield man Mike Jones sustained injuries that were to prove lengthy and costly.

Whenever Carlisle have had an injury this season it has invariably affected a key performer. And every time they get a player back they seem to lose another one. With Wyke already gone, second top scorer Jason Kennedy was next in the treatment room and in one fell swoop, United had lost 29 goals out of their team at an important stage in the season.

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As if to rub salt in the wounds, they were also to lose the man who, in the eyes of just about every supporter, had been player of the season, Nicky Adams, to a hamstring strain.

He said: "You don't go on a run we had at the start of the season and then become a bad team overnight. We lost a lot of goals from the team in January and we lost key players at key points."

Manager Keith Curle agreed: "Adams has been a very industrious and creative player for us. With the amount of games Nicky has played it would have been nice to have the option of giving him a rest, but we haven't been able to because of results and his ability."

Grainger felt that few teams in League Two had sustained an injury run as severe as Carlisle's.

Add to that injury list the likes of Michael Raynes and Jabo Ibehre and it's been a testing time for United's squad which, when the campaign opened, looked one of the strongest in quality if not in depth in League Two. Curle said: "At the start of the season we had a squad of 21 players and we went undefeated for a long time.

He added: "We are not going to sit here and use that as a reason. There's enough in our dressing room that could have got us more results than we have got."

After a season of off-field distractions, notably the "billionaire" saga, on-field injuries, record unbeaten runs and dramatic loss of form, at least Carlisle kept their fans' interest alive at the right end of the table, not always the case at Brunton Park in recent times.

“We have had challenges to face and we accept we have not been able to get the consistency in our team because of different circumstances."

He added: "Results breed confidence in this industry and you get results by doing the right things at the right times."

With a threadbare squad, the Carlisle chief brought in a number of late season signings, several of whom did not nearly match the impact and quality of those they were asked to cover for.

At times United played like a team waiting for something to go wrong; defeats as much a mental aberration as anything to do with lack of effort or ability. At least the play offs remained feasible going into the Easter program.

For Danny Grainger, the mystery of United's declining form remained exactly that.

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Legends Game to Create Hoppy Memories A fundraising football match will bring together sporting legends to make memories for a former player.

Former Carlisle United and Workington Reds player and “local lad” Tony Hopper was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Since then friends and fans have shown overwhelming support for the star. Now those who played alongside Tony during his career, will head onto the pitch, for a game of three thirds at Brunton Park.

The match, which will kick off at 2.30pm on Sunday 21 May, has been organised to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association, Carlisle United Community Sports Trust, Great North Air Ambulance and Jigsaw Hospice.

Carlisle United’s team will include members of the 1995 title winning squad, the 1997 victorious Wembley squad and recent heroes such as Chris Lumsdon and Peter Murphy. Former Carlisle favourites on the pitch will include; Rory Delap, Steve Harkness, Stephane Pounewatchy, David Reeves, Tony Craig, Dean Walling, Rod Thomas and Steve Hayward. The team will be managed by former Carlisle United manager, Mick Wadsworth.

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Workington’s squad includes; Grant Holt, Adam Colin, Matt Henney, Kyle May, Will Varty, Mark Boyd and Gavin Skelton.

The Reds will be managed by current manager Dave Hewson & Carlisle United Academy Manager, Darren Edmonson.

Colin Carter has helped organise the game, he said: “Carlisle United and the local youth league have worked hard to accommodate the game. Everyone involved, right through to the stewards, have been amazing; everyone has just stood up and offered to give up their time.”

He added: “It is all about ‘Hoppy’ memories; creating some happy memories for Tony and his family.”

Tickets are only £5 each. Available from the Carlisle UTD ticket office and from the following outlets: Cumberland Building Society - Hodgson’s Newsagents, 42a Lowther Street, Carlisle - Yesss Electrical, Currock Road, Carlisle - McCall’s Bakers, Upperby Road, Carlisle

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Hard to believe Hats Off To The Buskers is ten years old! Celebrate 2007’s classic in your Same Jeans at The Old Fire Station.

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Within The Walls

By John Connell

The return of a live event showcasing up-and-coming bands will be music to people’s ears across Cumbria.

Within the Walls is back in Carlisle for the spring bank holiday weekend, building on the success of last year’s smash hit debut.

The inaugural event saw up to 500 people a day come to appreciate the live music in the city centre and soak up the atmosphere. This year’s extravaganza on Saturday 26 and Sunday 28 May promises to be on a similar scale to its predecessor.

The event was established by Mighty Boof Promotions to support local artists, give them a stage to play on and the opportunity to support major touring artists.

Organiser Danny Maudling said: “It’s got booze, original music and a great atmosphere. It’s free and it’s right in the centre of Carlisle. What’s not to like? It’s all a great chance for people to support local bands and musicians. If you are out and about have a wine and listen to some good music for free.”

He added: "Last year we had a really big selection - and not just Carlisle bands. It was a real eclectic mix of styles. There was a classical guitarist and a bunch of hippies from Alston.

“We have already had around 40 entries for this year so it will be a challenge to select the line-up. I like to give as many people as possible a chance, and everybody has to start somewhere. But you only have so many slots so the hardest thing is making the selection. We are looking for variety and originality. Mighty Boof is all about original music.”

Organisers hope the event will grow year on year to incorporate other live music venues within the city, ultimately working towards one big musical extravaganza.

This event held in a marquee outside the city’s Tourist Information centre will boast two stages, a host of live acts and a fully licensed bar.

Danny thanked Carlisle City Council for funding the event and for giving local musicians a platform in the heart of the city.

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Over the course of the weekend, a whole host of talented local musicians will take centre stage. This year’s headliners include; Merigot Boost Sound, Reptilians, The Postcard Band, The Calm Fiasco and The Unsung.

The music will start at around 1pm each day, winding down at around 6pm.

For more information visit the ‘Within the Walls' Facebook page.

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Culture The Brickyard

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Emily Maguire The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n Join celebrated comedienne and all round superstar Jenny Eclair at Carnegie Theatre, Workington on the 17th May.

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Lee Nelson C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

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Jon Richardson Sands Centre

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Katy Brand Harraby Community Centre

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Spotlight Brampton Film Club

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V i p c o ’s V a u l t s O f H o r r o r Harraby Community Theatre

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Laurel and Hardy Society Carlisle Ex Services Club

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Films by the Fire - Chick Flick Night - B r i d g e t J o n e s ’s B a b y Harraby Community Theatre

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20-23 J U LY Cumbria’s most friendly music festival returns for its 8th year this summer.

The much-loved, village festival with the feel-good factor, Music on the Marr will take place on 20 - 23 July. Located at Castle Carrock, this year will see an exciting line up featuring local, national and international acts.

This year’s headliners include the band that defined Scottish folk-rock, Wolfstone with Duncan Chisholm and hot Scottish property The Elephant Sessions. The legendary Kanda Bongo Man from The Congo will bring world music to the stage at Castle Carrock, along with traditional Zimbabwean music and mbira reggae from Zimbaremabwe. The Urban Folk Quartet will be joined by local lad Dan Walsh, while Jo Broughton, Tom Chapman and Spanish fiddler Paloma Triges also find headline slots.

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“We showcase local, national and international acts, provide a stage for new and emerging young talent and put on a host of family friendly events including music and dance workshops, circus acts, a real ale festival and an artisans market.”

Music on the Marr was founded in 2010 when a couple of drunk musicians stumbled into a marquee which was left behind following a village wedding. Once they started playing, the rest was history. It is produced and directed by Geltsdale Arts Ltd a not for profit organisation and each year the festival raises a considerable amount for charity.

Richard added: “It is still a big village party.”

For tickets and more information visit www.musiconthemarr.com or contact 01228 670329

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On Friday night, the festival will welcome back London jazz sensation Sarah Gillespie with her trio, while on Saturday, Lucy Ward, Brian Peters, Jackie Oates and James Finlay will perform their show ‘Liberty to Choose’, with music from The Penguin Book of English Folk Songs.

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Cumbrian singer and song writer Holly Clark will take to the stage and the festival’s resident band Hadrian’s Union will exclusively launch their new CD, with a live performance. Of course, festival patron and doyen of British folk music Roy Bailey will also be there, performing with Marc Block.

Festival organiser, Richard Johnstone said: “Now in its eighth year Music on the Marr has gained national respect as a family friendly festival with extensive community involvement, high quality programming and value for money.

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Authntic Punjabi Curry Night With Quiz Beaumont Parish Hall

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Carlisle Community Health Mela Carlisle City Centre

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M a r i e - E l s a B r a g g : A u t h o r A f t e r n o o n Te a Cakes and Ale Cafe , C a r l i s l e

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Race For Life Bitts Park The Chror al Pilgrimage - The Olive Branch Carlisle Cathedral The Cumberland Show Ea st Park R a t R a c e T h e Wa l l Carlisle Castle E a s t M e e t s We s t : T h e B r u s h s t r o ke s o f Wa n g Y i n g - E x h i b i t o n a n d F i l m S c r e e n i n g Tullie House Feet On Fire The Old Fire Statio n , C a r l i s l e

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Morton Manor Celebrates 50 Years The Morton Manor Community Centre has been serving the people of Carlisle for 50 years. They are set to celebrate with their annual summer festival.

The people’s local park festival, Manor Fest, which is now in its 5th year, is always a hit with the community.

But, this year it is set to be even bigger to mark the momentous, 50 year milestone. On Saturday 10 June, Chances Park will host a whole day of celebrations, including live music, food stalls and children’s activities.

The Manor itself has a rich history, originally being built in the late 18th century as a family home of the local mill owners, the Ferguson family. In the 1940’s, then owners, the Chance family bequeathed the manor to the City Council, for the people of Carlisle; it would ultimately become a community centre in 1967.

Originally designed by William Gilpin, the centre’s impressive surrounding gardens, Chances Park, is a haven for local people and wildlife. In 2009, the park received a £1 million

grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund for the redevelopment and restoration of the grounds to their former glory. The park remains one of the few in the country to feature a rare historic element, the Georgian Ha-Ha; a ditch invisible to the eye, designed to keep cattle off the decorative lawns.

Today the centre offers a multitude of services to the local community; from a library and coffee bar to a gym, fitness classes and even a nursery.

With over 30 member groups, the centre literally provides something for everyone. Morton Manor is also available for private hire and caters for events including; conferences, funeral teas, parties and is licensed for civil weddings.

Centre Manager, Pam Graham said: “We have held Manor Fest for the past 5 years and it has grown and grown; it is a victim of its own success. This year we are celebrating 50 years as a community centre and a charity, serving the people of Morton and the greater Carlisle area.”

For more information visit www.newsite.mortoncommunitycentre.org.uk or contact 01228 531105 Morton Community Centre, Wigton Road, CA2 6JP

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By John Connell

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intage vehicles, terrier-racing and the ancient tradition of Cumberland wrestling are just a few of the highlights of the county’s flagship agricultural extravaganza.

The eagerly-awaited Cumberland Show will see thousands of visitors of the two-legged variety - plus hundreds of cows, sheep and other animals - gather on the outskirts of Carlisle on Saturday June 17 for a day of family fun.

This year’s annual celebration of country life will move for the first time to farm land at East Park, Brisco, its fourth venue since the inaugural show almost 200 years ago.

The popular show - featuring livestock-judging, craft stalls plus a host of competitions to entertain the spectators has been an important part of the fabric of Carlisle and Cumbria since the 1830s, before the invention of the tractor and the steam plough.

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different folk. There is also a great variety of trade stalls. This event has been going for 179 years and I hope it continues for another 179.”

Crowd-pleasers on the day will include a man and his dog herding a troop of ducks around an obstacle course in an event dubbed ‘Drakes of Hazard’. Meanwhile, combatants will get the chance to test their mettle in the Cumberland wrestling as crowds look on.

But those who prefer watching animal competitors will be spoilt for choice with the Pony Games, the Horse Supreme Championships and the grand parade. The Show will boast livestock classes including beef, dairy and sheep, heavy and light horses, show-jumping and horse-driving competitions and poultry classes.

Jill Dunglinson, who stepped up as Show Secretary several years ago, she said: “This is totally new venue on the outskirts of Carlisle. We are moving back to farmland and a more traditional setting. This is certainly the biggest change happening this year.

Alongside its traditional mixture of classes, stands, exhibits and trophies up for grabs, spectators can also watch both sheep dog and gun dog displays. Youngsters can look forward to a circus workshop with a range of stunning acts to learn throughout the day.

“We hope for more people coming each year. This is a traditional day out for the whole family to enjoy. It also shows off the countryside - its traditions and lifestyle - to

The Cumberland Agricultural Society is also reintroducing Harness racing which has not been seen in the Show since the early 1980s in its Bitts Park days.

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For the past six years the biggest date in the region’s rural calendar has been staged at Carlisle Racecourse because it was considered less prone to flooding and offered indoor facilities. But the latest change in venue was sparked after organisers revealed that they wanted a venue that would bring all sections of the show together in a more compact layout.

Tickets cost £14 for adults at the gate, but are £11 if booked in advance. Children up to 16 years go free but must be accompanied by an adult.

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Paddling On Ullswater

By Anthony Pike Bowyer

Ullswater is one of the most accessible Lakes in the Lake District with easy road links from the M6 at Penrith and the A66 from Keswick.

Access to the lake is easiest from the western shore on the road down towards Glenridding and Kirkstone pass.

There are a number of parking places along this road with good access to the lake as well as National Trust car parks at Pooley Bridge, Aria Force and Glencoyne.

The Glencoyne car park gives you a great launching spot to explore the southern end of the lake where you can paddle out to Norfolk island and Wall Holm for a bit of an explore and then down to Glenridding to stop and look around the village.

For those looking at making a longer trip there are many campsites dotted along Ullswater and with having the Ullswater Steamers going up and down the lake it gives you the option of making a longer trip along the shore of the lake and catching the Steamer back to your start point.

There are many outdoor activity companies that work on the lake which run sessions in kayaks, open canoes and stand up paddle boards if you are wanting to get a taste of being out on the water.

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Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry

By Rachel Flynn

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arlisle is set to be invaded by Roman soldiers as the city prepares to celebrate the accession of Hadrian to the Imperial Roman throne 1,900 years ago.

On Saturday July 1 and 2, Bitts Park in Carlisle will play host to 30 cavalrymen performing intricate manoeuvres and showcasing their skills with javelins and other weapons, bringing to life the training exercises performed in front of the Roman emperor himself.

Visitors are in for a real treat as the Carlisle based park is transformed into a Roman Cavalry pageant, complete with mini Hadrian’s Wall visitor village. After passing through the recruitment house, audiences will enter a Roman infantry encampment where they will be invited to join separate teams to cheer on the Roman cavalrymen as they compete with each other in the parade ground.

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Audiences will also be able to meet some of the cavalrymen and their horses to see the ornate armour and dress close-up. Featuring Roman re-enactors, exhibitions from across the wall, crafts and food and drink concessions, Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle is an event not to be missed.

Bill Griffiths, head of programmes for Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and chair of the Hadrian’s Cavalry steering group, said: “This is a rare chance to see the Roman Cavalry in action. Roman cavalry were famous for their lavishly decorated helmets and body armour. The Cavalry would regularly perform exercises to illustrate their skill and prowess. We are really looking forward to bringing this Roman display back to life!”

Historically, a turma was a troop of 30 cavalrymen, the basic unit of a Roman cavalry regiment. Zoe Bottrell, producer of Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle said: “It is a privilege to be working alongside Alan Larsen and his fabulously skilled horses and riders to create the Turma. It is a unique and special event to be able to re-create a bit of history, while adding a bit of theatre along the way. We hope that audiences will enjoy this remarkable show of skill and pageantry.”

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Part of Hadrian’s Cavalry, a unique exhibition along the full length of Hadrian’s Wall will celebrate the cavalry regiments that once guarded the mighty North West frontier of the Roman Empire, Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle will see a troop of 30 Roman cavalrymen perform together for the first time in over 1,500 years.

The exhibition will also feature a unique group of Roman cavalry objects including ornate helmets, armour and weapons on loan from national and international museums; all shown alongside objects from museums across the Wall. Hadrian’s Cavalry runs until Sunday 10 September at Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site.

Performance times are 2pm and 6pm on Saturday 1 July and 4pm on Sunday 2 July 2017. Early bird tickets, available until Monday 1 May, cost £6.50 for children and £9.50 for adults. Full price tickets cost £8:00 for children and £12.50 for adults. A special family ticket (two adults, three children) cost £35 and are available from Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle, Carlisle Tourist Information Centre and Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

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‘Hadrian’s Wall, Greenhouse and Vegetable Frames’ This cartoon was sent to us by talented Carlisle artist, Trevor White.

A former caricaturist, Trevor previously designed greetings cards. Perhaps most notably, Trevor designed what you may recognise as the logo for the renowned, personalised greeting card company, Moonpig.

Trevor’s cartoons are inspired by local history and he is currently working on a more extensive series. He has recently teamed up with a fellow artist to put together a new website, displaying more of his work - watch this space.

For more information contact Trevor on trevorwhite43@gmail.com

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Lucid Dreamin

Interview by Paul Shepherd

The Cumbrian four piece have come a long way since their debut gig in Carlisle in 2008. But like their music, the journey has not been without the unexpected.

Frontman and guitarist, Mark Emmerson, tells Paul Shepherd how it is thanks to the fans that they are still going and are better than ever.

For those who haven’t heard your music before, how would you describe your sound?

Psychedelic, garage rock, punk, reggae; uncategorizable is what we usually say.

What inspires your music?

In the early days it was Spacemen 3, Spiritualized, The Verve, The Jesus and Mary Chain. But these days it’s a lot of Jamaican music from the ‘70s and acid house, we like to experiment.

How would you describe the journey to get to where you are now?

Three of us have been in bands together since 1998, so it was kind of a progression and this is the one that worked out. We’ve been together for nine years and we’ve come from playing a house gig in Carlisle to paying Europe.

Sadly, following a gig in Paris, all your gear was stolen.

What does it mean that your fans came out in force to help you crowd fund the cash to ensure you were able to carry on?

We’re speechless, really. We lost everything and the response from the fans is the reason we’re still going. When something like that happens, it makes you realise how much you mean to people and how you can’t throw the towel in.

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We’ve ended up being able to replace everything and we never thought that would be possible when we first found out we’d been robbed. It’s probably the best thing that’s happened to the band in the end.

In the past you’ve toured all over the UK and Europe, how does playing locally differ to playing huge venues nationally?

We’ve only played Carlisle once in two and a half years but the last gig we played sold out in 24 hours. It was amazing to come back here, the response and passion locally in the past few years has been massive. The good thing about playing here is that we have people traveling from all over Britain to come and see us. It’s nice to see all those faces from the past few years - and your family and friends - all in the same room together.

You have upcoming gigs in Liverpool, Manchester and the Netherlands - what can people expect?

Loud. Anyone who’s seen us can tell you it’s a full throttle experience; it’s loud, it’s intense, we don’t take our foot off the gas. If anything, people realise how much they mean to us when we’re onstage because we’re not bothered about looking cool, we don’t hold back.

What about the future, any exciting plans?

We’re in the process of organising a free entry show for all of those who donated to the crowd fund, so we’re looking forward to that. You need to do something to give back, so we’re going to do two free shows, in Carlisle and Manchester in August. Then we’re going to shoot off to make the fourth album in the Autumn/Winter.

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29 June - 2 July

Two Carlisle students have taken the initiative to set up a new festival, celebrating the city’s fantastic artistic heritage.

A brand new four-day festival will take place, bringing together live music, artistic workshops and spell-binding visual arts in popular venues across Carlisle.

From 29 June to 2 July, for the first time, the city will see a variety of daytime and evening events for all audiences, over one big bumper weekend; from toe-tapping headline acts and a lively nightlife to school workshops and a free family fun day.

Carlisle Arts Fest is the creation of two Performing Arts students from University of Cumbria. Hollie Bragg and Lucy Bodenham initially came up with the idea as part of a module at university, after realising that there was a need for a festival of the arts in Carlisle. Now they have set up the ‘Festivents’ company, with the aim of educating and entertaining the local community, appreciating the arts industry within Carlisle and supporting local artists. They are making Carlisle Arts Fest a reality.

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Lucy explained: “We wanted to use the arts as a bridge to bring communities back together, making sure we integrate students from the university with the city centre because there seems to be a bit of a break between us.”

The festival includes a line up of homegrown talent, including Hardwicke Circus who will headline at The Venue on Saturday night. Among those joining them at Carlisle’s “craziest indoor party yet” are The Deekabouts, Holiday and Paul Quigley.

Things kick off on Thursday night at the Old Fire Station with the Sound the Alarm event, featuring five talented local musicians for a night of energetic music from alternative rock to psychedelic funk. Then Friday night at The Source will see a variety of acoustic, unplugged performances by solo artists from across Cumbria.

Over the weekend there will also be exhibitions on display across the city, acting and other artistic workshops for all ages and a day of outdoor entertainment for the whole family.

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Hollie said: “We think it’s quite important to demonstrate the impact of the arts and artistic culture in the community. It’s something that can be enjoyed by everyone, we want to open people’s minds, to bring people together... It is like a big sharing of work.”

Hollie and Lucy are making Carlisle Arts Fest a reality thanks to support from University of Cumbria and Carlisle City Council. They have also set up a Crowdfunding page to help fundraise.

Lucy added: “There is so much talent across Carlisle, it is such a beautiful city and such a great place to be, we want people to find that again.”

For more information and to buy tickets visit www.thefestiventscompany.com

Hollie said: “We have never done anything on this scale before, It is new to both of us and we realise that it is quite an ambitious project but we have got a lot of support. We are hoping that if it is successful this year then it will turn into an annual event and continue to grow.”

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OUT AND ABOUT

Out and About this Half-Term 29 MAY - 2 JUNE As summer returns to Cumbria, there are plenty of activities on offer to help families make the most of the sunshine. But even if the county lives up to its reputation as one of the wettest in England, there are also an array of indoor events to keep the kids occupied and out of mischief.

Kick off day one of the holidays with a visit to the everpopular Upperby Gala organised by the city council. Around 5,000 people turned out to last year’s annual family friendly day as it celebrated its 30th birthday. The Voice finalist Jolan Gidney-Craigen, from Moor Row, near Whitehaven, headlined at the 2016 event. Taking place on Monday May 29, this family friendly fun-day is the perfect way to start the holidays.

The Old fire station in Carlisle will be screening Finding Dory, the long-awaited sequel to the family classic Finding Nemo as part of their Film by Fire half term screenings. The animation comedy follows a hapless fish with short-term memory problems searching for her long-lost parents. The film starts at 2pm and finishes at 4pm.

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Families with older children might prefer a spine-tingling journey back in time through the ancient streets and dark alleys of the frontier city. The Carlisle City Ghost Tour starts at 7pm and lasts about two hours, departing from the red post box outside the old town hall. Booking is essential.

Why not let the children’s imagination take flight with a visit to the Solway Aviation Museum at Carlisle Airport. The venue boasts an impressive collection of aircraft and displays reflecting Britain’s position as a world leader in aircraft design at the dawn of the jet age. The collection, which is run by a dedicated team of volunteers, also has artefacts from the Second World War.

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Journey out to the ancient frontier, Birdoswald to discover what the Romans did for us. It is one of the best-preserved of the 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall and the perfect place to see the longest continuous remaining stretch of the landmark.

This year is also a particularly exciting year, marking both the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian becoming Emperor and the 30th anniversary of the tourist destination gaining World Heritage Site status. Children and adults can explore the extensive remains of the Roman fort and discover interactive displays, artefacts and a model of the wall an exhibition. For non-members of English Heritage, visit costs £6.50 for adults, £3.90 for a child, £5.90 for concessions and £16.90 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children). The attraction is open from 10am to 6pm daily.

Hear stories from bygone days as Carlisle Castle welcomes a royal visitor from the past. Meet the Royal aims to bring history to life with a chance for children to take part in their very own coronation and take part in various activities. Meet the Royal will be on from Saturday May 27 until Sunday June 4 from 11am to 5pm. While visiting make sure you explore the castle to find out about its turbulent history, see the mysterious carvings on the keep wall or discover the legendary ‘licking stones.’

Or if the sun is shining, you could always take your brood to Talkin Tarn Country Park. The 180-acre country park nine miles east of Carlisle and two miles south of Brampton has been a popular recreation ground since the mid 19thcentury. The beauty spot has something for everyone offering sailing, windsurfing, rowing, canoeing and fishing. The 1.3 mile footpath around the water’s edge is also suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The park also boasts a camp site, children’s play area, bike hire, orienteering course and tea room with tarn views. There is also has a rowing club, sailing club, model boat club and craft exhibition centre in the historic Alex Boathouse building. There is a pay and display car park is on site.

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Stepping Stones Festival

By Rachel Flynn

9th - 11th June Kirklinton Hall

An intimate folk music festival which each year draws in crowds of more than 500 people is set to return to Cumbria.

Now in its sixth year, the always popular Stepping Stones Festival, coined by legendary folk singer, Maddy Prior, will take place in its usual venue, in the breathtaking grounds of Kirklinton Hall between June 9 and 11.

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Delivering world class music, local food, drinks and crafts as well as a programme of fun and games, this family friendly festival offers something for all ages. The weekend programme will include three concert performances taking place in Kirklinton’s main hall as well as wildlife exploration, instrumental singing and dance workshops, master classes, storytelling, fairground stalls, circus tricks and much more.

The festival which showcases artists who have been specially selected by Maddy for the quality of their performances as well as their future potential, has been deliberately designed to be small and therefore intimate with guests mingling freely with festival goers.

The weekend of live music kicks off with a lively Ceilidh on the Friday evening to get the blood moving amidst the magical setting of Kirklinton Hall - followed by a headline set in the marquee, which is yet to be announced.

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There will be three big music concerts in the marquee stage running over the weekend, each concert featuring a set by at least one of the headline bands which includes, Oysterband, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, BOC Mallorca and the Carnival Band.

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The hall stage, housed in the ruins of Kirklinton Hall, will host a wall-to-wall programme of music throughout both afternoons and through Saturday evening into the early hours of Sunday morning. The third bandstand stage will again be positioned in the middle of the craft village, featuring a combination of the best local bands and open mic performances from musicians and entertainers attending the festival. This stage is perfect for acoustic bands who don’t need power or who wish to use a portable sound system.

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

While there will be two undercover seated venues and a bandstand to perch under should the weather take a Cumbrian turn, there are also Kirklinton's stunning gardens to explore and enjoy at your leisure. The Craft Village will also return, with local traders selling their handmade wares offering visitors something a little bit different.

For festival goers making a full weekend of it, camping is available with extra room for caravans and camper vans for just £10 per person for two nights.

Any profit made during the festival will be re-invested back into the festival and local artistic initiatives while also supporting the festival’s designated charity, the Great North Air Ambulance.

There will be designated onsite parking and disabled toilets for those with limited mobility, as well as a drop-off point close to the concert venue. With a range of tickets available please visit: www.steppingstonesfestival.co.uk for more information.

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Anniversary for the Lake District Coast Aquarium th

By Mark Vollers

Not the biggest, not the most spectacular, but for many visitors of all ages and from all over the world The Lake District Coast Aquarium at twenty years old is a Cumbrian visitor attraction that continues to strike a positive chord.

At its core this business has a unique collection of mainly local sealife that sets it apart from almost all other UK aquariums which have gone down the route of displaying an eclectic worldwide mix. However, a bit like a petrol station that only sells fuel or a country pub that only sells drink, aquarium admission charges alone would not be enough to cover the running costs 12 months of the year. So, to this end there has been a steady development over the last two decades in developing complementary income streams and encouraging activities that bring more people down to the harbourside.

Apart from the dedicated three that look after the marine displays, about twenty full time/part time local people also help run and maintain a Café, a Gift shop, a Fishing Bait and Tackle outlet, a Crazy Golf Course, an Adventure Playground and host Maryport’s official Tourist Information Centre.

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What next? As we move into the third decade the plan is to steadily invest in the key things that maintain and grow customer and employee satisfaction…these two things are closely linked to the success of any business. Most recent developments include an exciting Sea Lab extension for the aquarium, hosting a small state of the art lobster hatchery and a user friendly microscope.

This March the main doors were upgraded to automatic opening… ever tried opening heavy commercial doors when your hands are occupied with small children, whilst in a wheelchair, with a buggy or struggling with a bulky delivery? It’s a breeze now!

All aquarium visitors also now get free quiz sheets with their tickets to help children engage more fully with the sealife inhabitants.

The future really is always with the next generation so the more they appreciate our natural marine heritage the better it will be for this valuable resource.

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The Edible Sea Urchin / Echinus esculentus

By Mark Vollers

The Sea Urchin as an adult has the shape and size of a small orange flattened football so is one of the most distinctive and easily recognised animals, but it is rarely seen intact on the shoreline as its home is in the seaweed kelp forests found off shore.

Occasionally on the beach you may find pieces of it’s fragile external shell ( called a test) and if you are really lucky a complete one.

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numerous additional sharp spines that serve to deter most would be predators. These feet and spines are soon abraded off after death.

They have only one small body opening ringed by small teeth which are used to both to graze algae and small encrusting animals from rock surfaces and nibble away at the Kelp fronds.

The urchin is an invertebrate and related to the starfish, a fact illustrated by its five section radial symmetry.

They make an interesting and different display at the Lake District Coast Aquarium and to keep them happy we have to periodically scour the strandline for freshly cast up Kelp.

They possess not only hundreds of flexible sucker equipped tube feet which they use to slowly manoeuvre around the rocks and kelp fronds of their habitat, but also

The eggs (in fact the gonads) of this urchin are coveted as a seafood delicacy worldwide and so they are commercially collected in many countries.

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1 Our Lady and St Joseph’s Catholic Church 2 St Cuthbert’s Church 3 Carlisle Cathedral

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Tourist Information Public Toilets Police Station Citadel Station Parking 24hr Petrol Station The Lanes Shopping Centre

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1 Central Library 2 Market Hall 3 Skate Park

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1 Carlisle Castle and Border Regiment Museum 2 Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 3 Guild Hall Museum 4 The Pools 5 LaserQuest 6 VUE Cinema

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