Carlisle Guide iisue 46 May - June

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CARLISLE CELEBRATING CARLISLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

DAYS OUT AT TALKIN TARN LOVE YOUR LOCAL MARKET RUGBY 7’S FESTIVAL FEATURES

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Managing Director Stephen Murphy

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Everything is just better when the sun comes out.

It was proven by the four days of glorious sunshine we had over the recent Easter bank holiday. Holidays and sunshine, they just go hand in hand don’t they?

Good weather means we can plan that barbeque, go camping for a week without the worry of downpours or take the kids out without needing an indoor backup plan. If you cast your mind back to that brilliant summer we had last year then you’ll know it’s actually possible. If it happened before then there’s no reason it can’t happen again.

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So bearing that in mind we launch straight into the next issue of the Guide which is packed full of the very best our region has to offer. It’s easy to overlook what is right on our doorstep when it’s time to pick a holiday destination but it’s worth noting that the M6 literally clogs up with people desperate to get into Cumbria every chance they get.

It’s no wonder because we’re only a stone throw away from mountains, beaches, forests and some of the most stunning countryside Britain has to offer.

If it’s a day out you’re looking for then head for Talkin Tarn where you’ll find top activities, fantastic food, wonderful wildlife, outdoor theatre and stunning scenery.

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Closer to home there’s so much going on you’ll barely need to leave Carlisle. Some huge names are coming to town over the summer. Sigala will take centre stage once racing has wrapped up on July 6th at the racecourse and there’s something for everyone as Madness and Jess Glynne take over Bitts Park in late July and early August.

If you love the sounds of outdoor concerts then keep an eye out for our festival roundup as we give you the lowdown on all our Cumbrian favourites.

Of course, a festival doesn’t have to be just about the music as Carlisle Rugby Union Club hosts a family friendly Rugby 7’s tournament that is set to be a highlight of the summer for sports fans.

Feature Writer Craig Wishart T: 01946 448 001 craig@theguidemediagroup.com

If sport floats your boat, then maybe you’ll be tempted to race the sun to Cramond Beach on the summer solstice in a free overnight cycle event?

We also unveil a talented artist whose work reveals Carlisle’s true character and shine a spotlight on how the Market Hall is making a name for itself as a foodie destination.

This is your summer Carlisle. Get out and enjoy it.

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CONTENTS F E AT U R E S 06

S U M M E R AT TA L K I N TA R N

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GRAHAM TWYFORD

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P H OTO G R A P H E R IN FOCUS

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DISCOVER C ARLISLE

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P R I N T M A K E R S AT T H E P R I O RY

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A R M E D F O R C E S D AY

H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y 28

FA S H I O N

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BRIDGET FOSTER

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T H E H O WA R D A R M S

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LAKELAND RECIPES

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S U M M E R C O C K TA I L S

M OTO R I N G A N D S P O RT 50

CARLISLE UNITED

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BORDER CITY SEVENS

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E D I TO R ’ S P I C K

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S I G A L A I N T E RV I E W

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NEW MUSIC SCENE

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F E S T I VA L RO U N D U P

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wildlife of the tarn. His carvings are designed to be interactive for our younger visitors.

The Easter holidays saw the tearoom, take away and gift shop all open. With crowd numbers ramping up they have been recruiting staff and training them for the coming season. New cake recipes have been created for the cafe and English Lakes ice cream is now fully stocked.

The Carlisle Countryside Volunteer Team have been helping keep the tarn looking great and carrying out essential tasks for the preservation of wildlife and conservation of the tarn. They include wildflower meadow management, tree planting, footpath edging and weaving the willow hide. Well done team!

reparations are well underway for the busy summer season at Talkin Tarn Country Park.

Carlisle City Council Greenspace Officers have been carrying out tree surveys to ensure that the site is safe for visitors while maximising wildlife habitat. When you visit you will see “standing stems” on your walk, they have great habitat value for nesting birds and bats.

Improvements have been made around the main path to ensure that the walk around the whole tarn is accessible to everybody.

During the summer Talkin Tarn will welcome outdoor theatre productions. On July 4th Heartbreak Productions will present Romeo and Juliet. On August 9th there will be a performance by children’s outdoor theatre company, Little Blue Monster, they will be performing the children’s book

by Oliver Jeffers, ‘Lost and Found’, and on August 29th the hilarious Pantaloons will be back with their interpretation of Sense and Sensibility.

New chainsaw sculptures have been commissioned and local artist Alistair Neville, has been busy depicting some

Tickets are available from Carlisle Tourist Information Office 01228 598596 or the Tearoom.

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Independent Adventures have rowing boats to hire, kayaks and canoes. There are Adventure days available for children, adults and corporate events. Or why not learn to shoot a bow and arrow with Archery lessons?

Details of all events can be seen on www.independentadventure.co.uk or speak to Darren in the little green water sports cabin located on the waterfront. It’s also possible to launch your own boat or take a refreshing dip as an open water swimmer.

The Alex Boathouse is located just on the tarn edge as you enter from the car park. This beautiful building is home to a changing programme of local artists who display and sell local arts and crafts.

The Log Cabin is available to hire for groups, clubs, corporate training courses, family parties and school groups. It’s set in beautiful woodland and there’s also a campsite available for group hire. Used by scouts, guides and sea cadets, they all take advantage of the woodlands and water sports.

During the summer the Tarn hosts a number of events.

The largest is the annual rowing regatta organised by the Rowing Club which takes place on the first Saturday of July.

Many teams from all over the country visit and everyone is welcome to come along and cheer on the competitors.

Amongst the summer visitors are many species of nesting birds who travel to the tarn to breed. Most noticeably are many ducklings and in the past few years we have been lucky enough to have signets on the tarn too. Signs are put out at this time of year asking dogs to be kept on leads, not to enter the water or disturb wildlife.

Take some time out this summer, there’s plenty to keep everyone busy or why not just pop into the tearoom or gift shop which are open daily from 10.30 until 4.00.

You can expect a warm welcome at Talkin Tarn, it really is one of the true gems of our region.

For more information visit www.carlisle.gov.uk/talkintarn Jonathan Becker

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Iconic scenes of daily life

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ost people from around Carlisle have seen the work of Graham Twyford. His paintings have taken on an almost iconic status in the way they capture daily life in our Border city.

Born in Barrow, he moved down south in the late 70’s to study fine arts at Goldsmiths in South London.

“It was a great time to be in London but when I first moved down the punk movement was just starting up at Deptford near my college, I thought these kids were a bit strange with pins through their ears and mohawks. But my flatmate was Dave Myers - now a hairy biker - he was very much into his music and that rubbed off on me.”

However, when Graham finished his BA he was ready to move back North and start a career painting in the lake district. Graham specialises in evocative images of the region and was always happy the bulk of his work is kept him driving around the area looking for an effect of light in the valleys, hills, lakeshores or rivers.

“What got me into the cityscapes was the foot and mouth outbreak,” he explained. “I couldn’t go up into the fells because the region was shut down so I took the opportunity to do an urban painting of Ambleside.

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After that I got into a whole sequence of Lakeland towns and villages, the next logical step was to go up to the city.

I’m very glad I did because it led to a whole new body of work.”

Much of Graham’s works are oils on canvas and his images combine expert handling of figures and buildings that reveal familiar locations in unusual and striking effects of light. According to Graham his job becomes much easier the more familiar he is with the subject: “Carlisle is my adopted city. I did a couple of paintings here many years ago and people were very positive about them. So over a space of five to ten years I’ve become closely tied to the area as I spent more time here.

I’ve made friends and you find out what is dear to the locals. I started with the well known landmarks but I’ve becoming familiar with the intimate details that people in this city love.

That’s what was great about the two Carlisle United paintings I did. It was a real departure for me and it was an aspect of the city I was not familiar with. They opened my eyes to the social and cultural side of Carlisle. There’s a great buzz around the football life of the city, it’s a historic association you can tap into. It’s also great fun and very exciting visually.”

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One of Graham’s more recent paintings was of the market in the Victorian era. It was a departure from his normal style, which is nocturnal and makes use of light and weather.

This is bright and breezy and Graham spent many hours in the city centre following the sunlight to make sure he got it right on the canvas. To create a historic illustration takes quite a bit of research and Graham spent a lot of time comparing photographic records.

While Graham revisited the past to paint the market his contemporary images certainly capture our moment in time.

“I hope my paintings will become interesting to future generations because I try to capture a flavour of our period.

Carlisle particularly has a lovely northern quality. The cliche of northern cities is terraced houses and washing lines but Carlisle has distinct feel to it. It’s tough to explain but it’s a real border feel that carries over in the type of light it gets,

it has its own singular feel that isn’t present elsewhere. It’s size is significant because it’s a city but it’s not much bigger than many large towns. It’s an intimate and wonderful city to paint.”

For more of Graham’s work visit www.grahamtwyford.com or call into Edwin Talbot & Co Picture Framers & Art Gallery

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Meet you at the Fratry

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he Fratry extension and refurbishment at Carlisle Cathedral is nearing the halfway point in its completion.

Cubby Construction started work on the 3 million pound project back in December last year and with the work going as planned it looks like the building should be completed by the end of the year.

It’s an exciting project, not only for the Cathedral but for Carlisle as a whole as the new facilities will open up the precinct to an assortment of events it was not previously suited for.

“The Fratry will be much more than something for the Cathedral,” explained Head of Visitor Services Craig Carruthers. “There really isn’t a venue like this in Carlisle at the minute. The development of the Fratry is about creating a fantastic space in the heart of the city. We have a lot of exhibitions, concerts and cultural events we would love to put together but the Cathedral and the precinct was not always the most suitable place to hold them. This will allow us to do so much more.”

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So what exactly is the Fratry?

The original medieval purpose was as the dining hall for the Ausgustinian Canons who founded the Cathedral but over the past 500 years it has served numerous roles including a kitchen, place of worship, arsenal for the King's Army, Civil War storeroom, chapter house, a brewery and granary, barn, library and finally a cafe.

“Our project aims to bring this hugely under-used building to life,” said Craig. “This project intends to make the Fratry more accessible which has been very difficult previously in such an old building. The cafe was located in the medieval undercroft in the basement but with stone stairs and no lift access there were many issues that needed to be dealt with.”

A revamped Fratry will bring the Cathedral precinct back to life. Feilden Fowles architects have created a wonderful Gothic-inspired glass pavilion that will provide a modern and welcoming space for visitors.

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“this development will create a fantastic space in the heart of the city that everyone can enjoy. “ The Fratry Hall contains the library upstairs which currently houses a fine collection of 17th – 18th century volumes.

The hall will be refurbished to become an event space for arts, music and cultural events. It will also be able to be booked for private events.

The undercroft below will be used for teaching and learning activities, the new heritage learning centre will be used by schools and families to run workshops and projects about the heritage of the cathedral and the city.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the view through the entire length of the undercroft and see the six vaulted bays.

Craig said: “There really isn’t a city centre venue like this in Carlisle. And this development will create a fantastic space in the heart of the city that everyone can enjoy. The brand new café will create a meeting point and the Fratry project will realise our vision for the Cathedral as a place of discovery and celebration. The Cathedral area is a lovely peaceful place to spend time and the development of the Fratry will encourage people to do just that.”

The project could only have taken place thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund which granted 2 million pounds. The remainder was raised by the Friends of Carlisle Cathedral, various grant making trusts and generous donations by the public.

When the new year roles around the Fratry project should be completed and the precinct will be revitalised. Without doubt this will prove to be the most significant development at Carlisle Cathedral in living memory.

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ben bush Photographer In Focus

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f you follow us on social media you know that we love to showcase our local talent and highlight the best our region has to offer.

Ben Bush specialises in astro and landscape photography.

His equipment is vast and varied, he said: “My main camera is a Nikon D810. I use special wide aperture and wide angle lenses to capture the night sky and also have tracking mounts that allow me to match the rotation of the earth with my camera. Alongside this I also have a drone with a Hasselblad and various tools like flash triggers, tripods and timers.”

His advice for those hoping to get into photography is: Learn the basics and the functions of the camera from a book or a professional. It’s the only way to understand what you are doing and how the camera captures the images.

Play and experiment with the settings. Anything that gets you out of your comfort zone and makes you learn and get used to the camera and equipment you are using.

Take lots of photos and take them in all weathers and situations. Don’t just take one, take 10 all with slightly different settings or focus. Some of the best photos you take will be because you have captured a special moment Follow ben on Facebook at.... facebook.com/BenBushPhoto

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How Carlisle shaped the view of a British legend

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ary Johnston does not claim to be an art historian or academic but he believes that Carlisle helped alter the painting style of one of Britain’s most beloved artists, Joseph Mallord William Turner.

“My knowledge of art comes from charity shops.” admits Gary. “I’m no expert but I collect and hoard old prints and pictures that I buy in junk shops. I get a kick out of identifying where the artist was from and who they were.”

It's a passion that has unearthed an extremely rare lithograph printed in New York in the 1890s, of SS Servia, the P&O's very first steam Liner and an 1897 watercolour of Carlisle, painted for a Tullie House Exhibition of that year.

He's got a good eye it seems.

While researching something else entirely Gary came across a watercolour of Carlisle by Turner on the internet that struck an immediate chord with him. It set the retired documentary maker on a different path that lead to a profound theory.

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“His trips to the North of England and the brooding landscapes changed his way of looking at the world.”

“I didn’t even know that Turner had come to Carlisle,” said Gary. “So after finding that picture I found his sketchbooks in the Tate Gallery. He’d been to Carlisle twice and it struck me that the earlier pictures were different to this watercolour on his second trip. It was looser and more atmospheric from his earlier work which was very architectural and more about recording the view. His trips to the North of England and the brooding landscapes changed his way of looking at the world.”

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London in 1775 and from a modest family he would go on to become one of the most famous and controversial artists in England.

A young Turner travelled through the Lake District for the first time in 1797, the area was at the centre of the romantic artistic movement that revolved around Wordsworth, Ruskin and Walter Scott.

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The romantics believed North Cumbria to be the true location for the Arthurian legends Carlisle was still recovering from siege and the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 which had cocooned residents behind the city walls. It had shown how isolated Carlisle was and in the years that followed, transport links were improved, industry increased dramatically and the population spiralled. Soon the necessity of staying within the city walls was obsolete.

Gary believes that Turner’s painting in 1831 was trying to capture a new found feeling of change and optimism with a completely new style of painting. Carlisle had changed profoundly from Turner’s first trip and he needed a way of expressing it.

Gary said: “He changed from being a clinical draftsman to the great poet of the landscape divine. This is art as interpretation, not mere copying. The city blends into the tones and contours of the countryside.

Turner's painting of Carlisle is held in the Yale Museum of British Art in Connecticut USA. The painting itself measures a mere 3.26 inches by 5.62 inches. It’s tiny but it made a big impact on Gary who readily admits he loves digging into stories of the obscure and bizarre, particularly stories centered around his hometown of Carlisle.

If Gary’s theory is true then the world has a lot to thank our border city for.

The sky dominates: The dark, overcast clouds are receding and to the left a faint rainbow appears. This type of sky became known as a Turner "cosmic moment. " In other words an atmospheric effect that perfectly captures Turner's vision and his experience of Carlisle. The storm clouds of Rebellion are on the wane, a brighter future lies ahead.

Turner, it appears to me, had an artistic epiphany on his trip to Carlisle and the city was the perfect backdrop to experiment with light, mood and atmosphere. Atmosphere was everything. Turner's watercolour of Carlisle is no mere picturesque view of the relics of antiquity. He began to paint the world in a completely new and daring way.

The "painter of light" had quite literally seen the light.

Turner's true genius had begun.

At least that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it.”

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There’s no place like home

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e all tend to dream of distant shores and faraway places for our holidays.

We imagine anywhere is more exciting than home but every now and again we need someone to remind us how lucky we are to call Cumbria home.

As the Destination Manager for Carlisle City Council, Paul Walker knows more than most what our region has to offer.

But that’s easy when you oversee Carlisle’s tourism services and you see what’s on offer every day.

“One of our main goals is to align Carlisle with the rest of Cumbria. Visitors don’t recognise our artificial boundaries.” explained Paul. “Carlisle city makes up a small part of a whole district that is filled with an awful lot of beautiful countryside, a world heritage site, with Hadrian’s wall and two areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Those being the Solway Coast and the North Pennines.”

Paul’s role is to generate interest in Carlisle from overseas visitors and other parts of Britain. Recently he’s been involved in a project involving 15 cities across England to target the US millenial market. With help from American tour operators the idea is to get this cash rich and time poor generation out of the usual tourist traps.

Carlisle is joining another project to encourage visitors from China thanks to a new route opened at Manchester airport.

The direct route from China has been the fastest selling the airport has ever had and the burgeoning Chinese middle class has money to spend.

But Paul says a large part of his job is helping locals: “Our tourist information centre is a ticket agent for things like The Green Room, The Old Fire Station and concerts, including Jess Gynne. A lot of people come through the doors and we offer information on anything in our region.”

He is also responsible for city centre events like the Christmas light switch on and markets.

Carlisle is the main service centre of Cumbria and South West Scotland and it’s surrounds are beautiful. With the city well served by the 3 different rail lines and a motorway, Paul believes it won’t be long before everyone will appreciate what we take for granted.

For more information visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

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Printmakers make their mark at the Priory 1 - 9 june

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group of local print makers are taking up residence at the historic historic Dacre Hall at Lanercost Priory, near Brampton from June 1st until the 9th.

Print at the Priory will showcase eighteen of our best contemporary original Printmakers who work in a wide variety of print media.

Printmaking is one of the earliest forms of human artistic expression, engravings and etchings were known to the Sumerians over 5000 years ago and textile printing has been common in Europe since the 6th Century.

So there is no better place than Dacre Hall at Lanercost Priory to take in some of our best local contemporary artists displaying their creations. The Hall is reputed to be the oldest village hall in England and is part of the 12th Century Lanercost Priory.

With some of the most important surviving examples of mid-sixteenth century wall painting the hall and priory are well worth a visit alone.

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It’s a really lovely space,” explained event organiser Sarah Robley. “And Dacre Hall is a great place to showcase artwork. This is the first time something like this has happened in Cumbria. It came about because I have shown at quite a few art events and a lot of them were huge affairs with lots of different art forms. You could see people wandering up and down the rows and they were just so overwhelmed and tired by the end.

“I thought it would be nice to have a printmaker fair on it’s own with a very select group. Something smaller and more individual but with a great selection of different styles. Printmaking is a very specialised art form and the gathered artists work across a huge range of prints including etching, drypoint, lithography, collagraph, monotype, woodcut, wood engraving and digital printmaking.”

Lanercost Priory is set in the beautiful Irthing Valley, it’s only a few miles from Brampton and Hadrian’s Wall and the whole area is well worth taking time to explore. Art lovers could spend many hours in the Priory grounds alone.

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“That’s why I chose the Priory as the exhibition location,” said Sarah. “The area is so beautiful, there’s a tea rooms right next door and with plenty of parking people can just pop in and have a look over some original printworks.

That’s also part of the reason for Printmakers at the Priory, I think there is some confusion when it comes to original printmaking. An original print is when it’s done by hand and there are only a certain number of prints whereas a painter would have a digital reproduction done and then print a certain number of them up. It’s not the same thing, they’re completely different art forms.”

For a full list of exhibitors see www.printatthepriory.wordpress.com

All prints in the exhibition will be for sale and with a wide range of framed and mounted prints along with cards from every artist there's something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Sarah and her team will be on hand manning the desks to provide information and answer any questions. Print at the Priory takes place from the 1st - 9th June and is open 10am-5pm daily. Admission is £1.

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Celebrate what makes us great Armed Forces Day Saturday 29th of June

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rmed Forces Day is a national event that takes place on Saturday the 29th of June.

The annual event is a chance for the general public to commemorate the service of the men and women in the British Armed Forces. It’s not the same Remembrance Day which focuses on honouring the fallen, Armed Forces Day celebrates the achievements and service of our current and ex-service personal.

Introduced in 2006 it has been held on the last Saturday of June to commemorate the anniversary of the first Victoria Cross being awarded back in 1857.

You can get involved online and pay tribute to the British Armed Forces community by sending a photo or video of yourself, friends and colleagues saluting on social media using the hashtag #SaluteOurForces.

There’s plenty of other ways you can show your support for the men and women who make up the armed forces whether they’re current serving troops, service families, veterans or cadets.

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Events are held throughout the country and Carlisle is no exception. Celebrations will commence with raising the Flag at the Old Town Hall on Monday 24th at midday.

The Mayor of Carlisle will attend along with other VIP Guests, a contingent of veterans and cadets will attend to witness the dedication.

The main event is in Carlisle’s city centre pedestrianised area on Saturday 29th from 10am to 4pm and Tony Parrini, Royal British Legion Branch Secretary (Carlisle and Stanwix Branch), would love to see a big turnout: “2019 may be seen as a ‘low year’ after the centenaries of 2018, but it remains extremely important that the Armed Forces and ex Forces Organisations are kept in the public eye. For many, the need for an effective defence of our country has slipped off the radar, yet our serving personnel are deployed on active duty in many overseas locations as well as the defence of the United Kingdom.”

Stalls and exhibitions will be in place from 10am and music by the Border Concert Band will liven proceedings from midday. Money raised from the stalls and raffles will be shared between three Service Benevolent Funds.

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“The display of the Armed Forces Day Flag will send out a clear message that will be appreciated by all our service personnel, past, present and future.”

The event is supported by Carlisle City Council and representatives from Royal Air Force Spadeadam, Armed Forces Careers, 1862 Squadron (Air Cadets), Carlisle Sea Cadet Force, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, the Military Vehicles Trust and Royal British Legion, including the Women’s Section, will all be present.

All serving personnel, off duty, ex-service veterans and cadet formations are invited to take part in the Parade and Flag lowering ceremony.

So mark the event in your diary, it’s a great chance to celebrate, meet and thank those that help keep us safe.

It’s anticipated that other organisations will be in attendance on the day and they include the Solway Aviation Museum, the Gurkha Training Regiment, 5/8 Battery Royal Artillery (The Cumbria and Lancashire Gunners), 2 Battalion Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment Recruiting Team and The Annan Junior Pipe Band.

Tony said: “Hopefully, the public will make a special effort to support the day and use the opportunity to show their appreciation of the achievements of our veterans, the ongoing work of today’s Armed Forces in maintaining the peace that we enjoy and the opportunities the Armed Forces offer our future generations.

The display of the Armed Forces Day Flag will send out a clear message that will be appreciated by all our service personnel, past, present and future.”

The programme has yet to be finalised but it will wrap up with the ceremonial lowering of the flag and presentation of a Citation of Appreciation of the Armed Forces by the Mayor of Carlisle, which will be received by 2 Battalion Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

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You can bet on a great day at Carlisle races

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t 28 Molly Dingwall is the youngest General Manager of any racecourse in the country but she brings a wealth of experience to the top job at Carlisle.

Formerly a trainee general manager at the Jockey Club, Molly previously had first hand experience organising and running the best racing festivals in the country: “It was fantastic, I would go around all the courses within the Jockey Club group, which includes the likes of Cheltenham and Aintree. Working at these festivals helped develop my knowledge what it was like to be a general manager and run the big events, which has been essential in my new role.”

Molly lived out of a suitcase for over a year but it was a small price to pay: I’ve always loved horses since I was a child and I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie so those two combined to make a perfect combination for horse racing.

I studied festival and event management at university and I wanted to combine my love for horses and racing into a career.

This was my dream job, so being on the road wasn’t an issue because I’ve always wanted to be the general manager at a racecourse. Luck was on my side because the right opportunities arose at the right time. It was incredibly hard work but also an amazing experience that taught me a lot.”

In her year as General Manager Molly has put that knowledge to the test. Her tasks vary enormously. One day she’ll be planning the sales and marketing strategies and the next will require decisions about room renovations.

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Of course race events are Molly’s specialty and the race planning, ticket sales and music artists keeps her on her toes.

Molly and her team have been busy this year bringing quality racing and big names to Carlisle. There is a full race schedule and the post race highlights this summer are sure to be international DJ Sigala and Gok Wan on Ladies Day. Sigala is one of the UK’s most respected electronic music producers. Having collaborated with Paloma Faith, Ella Eyre, Meghan Trainor and French Montana his stellar back catalogue and summer influenced hits will bring a party like no other to Carlisle on the 6th of July. The team at Carlisle Racecourse are very excited to have Sigala playing after racing and he’s proving popular so get booked in quickly.

“I’m also very excited Gok Wan is coming to town,” Molly confessed. “He’ll be here for Ladies night on the 5th of August and he will announce the best dressed prize and perform a DJ set after the racing.”

Carlisle has a very busy schedule of afternoon and evening racing with highlights being the Summer Family Day along with the Bell and Cumberland Plate. The Carlisle Bell is the oldest sporting trophy in the world but the Cumberland Plate Race will also be eagerly anticipated.

“Come down to Carlisle racecourse,” Molly adds. “We have exciting racing right over the year and we encourage people to try it out and have a great time. It’s a great day and a chance to experience something a little bit different.”

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Below are a full range of summer events, for more events please visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/carlisle

Afternoon Flat Racing 20th May Evening Flat Racing 30th May Feel Good Friday 31st May Evening Flat Racing 11th June Afternoon Flat Racing 17th June Bell and Cumberland Plate 26th June Sigala 6th July Afternoon Flat Racing 11th July Ladies Night 5th August Beer Festival 13th August Summer Family Fun Day 21st August Afternoon Flat Racing 29th August Final Flat Party 11th September

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A gift that can last forever

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ave you ever considered fostering? It is often thought of as being exclusive to a slightly older generation, the truth in fact is that young families can seriously benefit from fostering a child.

We spoke to Terri Johnston, she and her husband Frank first started fostering when she was 33 and he was 36 they had two young children of their own.

To many that sounds like a lot of work and dedication, however for Terri and her young family it was the best thing she has ever done, she said: “Fostering wasn't really something that we had considered much until one day five years ago when I got a leaflet through the post. At the time my husband was away working and there was a lot on the news about one particular case of child neglect. As I was looking through the leaflet he called and he suggested we look into fostering, it was so strange how we were both thinking about it at the same time.”

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For Terri’s family, what followed was a process which was about to change her and her families lives for the better.

Terri’s two young children are now 11 and 13 years old and have seen many children come into their lives, Terri said: “My boys have been brilliant throughout the whole process.

They have benefited so much, they have grown into really caring and loving people which I think has come partially from living with the children we have fostered.”

The gift of a loving home is priceless to these children. Terri’s family generally foster children between the ages of four and six, she said: “My youngest son used to talk about how he would love to be a big brother and fostering allowed him to be just that but to kids that aren't as lucky as him.

Both he and his brother understand that these kids haven't had the best start in life and watching them with the foster children is just so amazing.”

One of the benefits of being a foster carer when you have a young family of your own is that it allows the primary carer to be at home with their own children.

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“Becoming a foster carer was the best thing we have ever done.”

Something to always keep in mind is that when you become a foster carer you become part of a community and by extension a support network. There are regular get togethers with other foster families and that is invaluable to families like Terri’s.

She said: “We regularly meet with other foster parents and talk about our experiences. It is great being part of a community, we are all in it together for the children.”

One of the great aspects of fostering is the courses you can attend. Terri now has a level 3 caring qualification that she has achieved through becoming a foster carer. She is also now a mentor for new foster families.

...change a future Terri finished by saying: “Becoming a foster carer was the best thing we have ever done. It has benefited the whole family as well as giving the children we care for a happier start in life. It has boosted my confidence massively and I am doing things I never thought I would. Please, even if you are just thinking about it, get some information or come to one of our information events, it really can change the lives of not only the children but your family.”

Through fostering you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Cumbria.

In return we offer excellent training, support and payments.

If you are considering becoming a foster carer and have a young family but you’re not sure how it works then there are several ways you can access information and find out more.

Contact us during Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May).

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“They showed me it does not take blood to make someone your family.”

Rachel, fostered from the age of 6

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Love Your Local Market

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he National Love Your Local Market event will take place between the 17th and 31st of May, this year’s theme is Markets Close to Your Heart.

It’s particularly relevant for Carlisle’s Covered Market which is located in the heart of the City. First opened in 1889 it’s one of the few remaining Victorian Covered Markets in the Country.

Home to many small businesses, the Market Hall Shopping Centre is a melting pot of traditional and modern retailers brimming with an eclectic mix of quality goods and services. The Covered Market offers an important service to shoppers and has recently evolved to become a notable foodie destination.

Visit, browse and shop. Then relax with delicious street food from Thailand, Greece, the Mediterranean and further afield.

There’s also traditional favourites like English breakfasts, homemade burgers, bacon butties, filled baguettes and curries. Maybe you would prefer a hot drink or a milkshake with a slice of homemade cake or freshly made doughnuts. The Market Hall has all this and more.

“It’s definitely becoming the place to meet and eat,” said Centre Manager Helen Wylie. “With new food providers and communal eating areas, families and groups can choose from various eating places within the Market and still enjoy a meal together. We are changing with the times but it’s important to remember the Market still fulfils a traditional role. Small businesses are the foundation of our community and it’s important to value what has helped make Carlisle great.”

The Market Hall’s participation in the Love Your Local Market event serves to remind customers to keep this irreplaceable Market close to their hearts.

On Saturday the 25th of May the Market will hold its “Market in the Pink Day”. “Big Heart’s Raffle” squares will be on sale running up to the event and the £1 raised from each square will be donated to JIGSAW, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice with prizes donated by the market’s big-hearted tenants.

Silly Gilly Face Painters will be there on the day, to delight the kids, so come along and enjoy the atmosphere, treat yourself to a meal and enjoy this Aladdin’s cave of retail gems.

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summer fashion T he temperature may suggest otherwise, but with summer just around the corner Sarah Sinclair brings you the trends that will be making their way into your wardrobes this season.

Prairie dresses The rise in more modest dressing, along with the ongoing theme of women reclaiming their femininity, makes the prairie dress the must-have item for spring and summer. There’s something alluring about these floral, broderie anglaise styles, which are often long-sleeved and long in length. They’re romantic, feminine and dramatic, yet effortlessly easy to pull off. Just grab a basket bag or team with biker boots, for a rough-around-the-edges grunge effect.

50 shades of beige The warmer months are usually the time when we feel brave enough to inject a little bit more colour into our wardrobes, so it may come as a surprise that this season’s must-have shade is slightly more subtle. Neutral tones such as beige, brown and camel are becoming more popular as women choose practicality over superficiality, and the increasing awareness of sustainability within the industry persuades us to invest in classic, ‘timeless’ pieces that don’t need replacing each season. It might not get your heart-racing, but not only is beige understated and elegant, it offers endless styling opportunities and suits every skin tone.

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Marigolds No, not your washing up gloves. Although it seems as though this trend could well have gotten its inspiration from the kitchen sink, it couldn’t be further off the mark.

Ever since Amal Clooney proved just how beautiful a vivid yellow frock can be, at the Royal Wedding last year, the shade has been gathering momentum. The sunshine hue came down the runway in a whole spectrum of shades at SS19 fashion weeks and is hitting the high street just in time for a spring awakening. With aspen gold set to be the new millennial pink, at least you can expect some sunshine this summer.

Tie-dye The 90s called; they want their T-Shirt back. But it looks like this revived trend is here to stay, at least for the summer months. As Gigi Hadid was spotted sporting the retro style at Coachella last month, you can guarantee tie-dye tees will be a staple at festivals throughout the season. However, with some more subtle styles and pastel shades making appearances on the high street this trend doesn’t have to be reserved for wild weekends. Teamed with an elegant trouser suit, a subtle tie-dye T-shirt is given a contemporary transformation and could be the edge your workwear wardrobe has been lacking.

Boilersuits Boiler-suits are big news and the resurgence of the onepiece wonder has even been attributed to Brexit - yes, really.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the functionality of this utilitarian style has come at a time of political uncertainty: can we not just roll up our sleeves and get on with the job?

Seriously though, everyone is jumping on board and its not hard to see why. They’re versatile - wear loose-fitting with trainers, or dress up with a belt and heels - effortlessly cool and above all, comfortable. What’s not to love? Now just to figure out the logistics of going to the loo.

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bridget foster: mum’s the word

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s some of you may know I collaborate with the Lanes Shopping Centre on various commercial shoots.

The most recent shoot was Mothers day. We choose a mother and daughter from Carlisle to feature in the video.

The shoot took place at the Halston Hotel in Carlisle and we had three looks.

Bridget Foster Make Up & Hair www.bridgetfoster.co.uk @bridgetfos

Many women feel their makeup has to be completely different as they get older, like buying new products with an age range on. This really isn’t the case. Beautiful and flattering makeup should suit all ages if done well.

Day time, Afternoon Tea and Evening

I used the same foundation on mother Cheryl and daughter Cherry. The new Dior Forever glow applied with Real Techniques Insta Pop Face Brush £10.99. The brush is large and spreads the foundation lightly and evenly over the skin, allowing you to build if needed.

My job was to create hair and makeup looks to compliment the styling and the brief.

Such a beautiful finish and with an SPF 35 it’s great for everyday use.

Make up can be tough to remove and touch up if you are shooting back to front like we did.

The basic look remained the same but I added lashes, changed lipstick colours and re-did some hair.

I also used the new Urban Decay EyeShadow Palette, reloaded. They are a perfect set of wearable colours that is ridiculously versatile and I could turn up to a job with that palette only which is £39. I have done a video on my Instagram on this palette.

I also used a variety of lipstick colours from L’oreal. I am obsessed with the colour riche shine range at £8.99.

642 is a must colour in my kit along with Bare Minerals Gen Lipliner. Together they create a polished nude lip.

Both wore Ardell Demi Wispie lashes but Mother Cheryl had only ¾ on to lift her eye shape, and daughter Cherry had two sets of lashes applied to create a heavier glam look.

Photography by Danny Fowler www. dandhphotographers.co.uk and more information can be found at www.thelanescarlisle.co.uk

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Beautiful minds make beautiful people

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ormer Miss Cumbria 2016 Claire Bell, has set her sights on the Miss England Semi Finals on the 16th of June.

This is not the first visit to the Miss England finals for the Carlisle entrant, she previously gained qualification when she won Miss Cumbria. However, 25 year old Claire loved the experience and ethos behind the competition and that’s why she entered this year.

“Miss Cumbria and Miss England focus on the girls achievements. Contestants are expected to be role models, raise money for charity and help the community. I’m currently raising money for Papyrus, who help prevent suicide in the young, and Eden Valley Hospice.”

After handing over her Miss Cumbria title in 2018, Claire remained involved with the competition and has worked closely with her friend Lucy Salter to develop the #beneaththeskin campaign to help local children.

Those messages can be taken home and the children can come back to them later.”

The workshops also concentrate on the media as they explain about the effects of airbrushing and presenting false images. The message is to not believe everything you see and that goes for social media where people share the best versions of themselves.

Tickets are available for a fundraising fashion show Claire is hosting with Former Miss Cumbria, Hannah Bradley, on the 22nd of May at the Roundthorn Hotel in Penrith. They can be found on her facebook page and if teachers are interested in the #beneaththeskin campaign coming to their school they can contact Claire.

Find her on Facebook at Claire Bell Miss England Semi Finalist 2019 Feature image by James Robert Buttenshaw

“We want to educate girls and boys that it’s what inside that counts,” explained Claire. “Beautiful minds make beautiful people and we promote that message to kids aged between 9 and 11, because that’s when they start to question the way they look.”

The campaign heads into schools and youth clubs and by focusing as a group on positive attributes of each child, participants will worry less on qualities they don’t particularly like.

“The kids are surprised what other people like about them.” said Claire. “When someone writes a nice thing about them the children generally have not noticed it before.

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A warm welcome in the heart of Brampton

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hen Ruth and Andrew Seggie took over the Howard Arms in December last year they were determined to return the Inn back to its traditional role at the heart of the community.

Charles Dickens spent time there back in the 19th century and while the warm welcome is still the same, a total refurbishment has brought the Howard Arms into the modern age.

Ruth previously worked at the coffee shop next door for two years, so when the opportunity arose to take over the Howard Arms she and Andrew could not refuse.

“We could see the potential of the place, it hadn’t had much work done to it for quite sometime and it needed a bit of life injected into it. The Inn is owned by Thwaites Brewery and when they wanted to give the place an overhaul they felt that it would take new owners to make it possible, we approached them with our ideas and went from there.”

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“The pictures on the walls and the some of the decor pay tribute to the Inns role in town. With copies of original maps, historic pictures and works from our famous visitors we acknowledge the Howard Arms has played a significant part in the history of Brampton, it’s always been a community pub and that’s how we’d like it to stay.”

They host meetings and events from the likes of the British legion and folk groups. Jazz fills the Inn on the first Wednesday of every month and Ukele’s on a Thursday.

“We cater for everybody,” said Ruth. “There’s the locals but we also look after walkers and cycling groups. Of course we are also completely dog friendly too, my dogs Sam and Paris are always lounging about somewhere and we know that dogs are part of the family too.”

As well as the bar and restaurant there is a large function room that can be booked to cater for bigger events. With weddings already booked for the summer, it’s a cozy space filled with comfortable sofas and is a haven for people looking for some quiet time on a busy night in the bar.

Work is still in progress on the accomodation but when it’s finished the 8 ensuite rooms will be modern, comfortable and fit out to the same high standard as the rest of the hotel.

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Ruth has been in the hospitality industry since she was 14, she’s managed various hotels and knows that top quality food is a must: “We serve food from 8am until 9pm seven days a week.

That’s breakfast right through to evening meals and we do a fantastic Sunday dinner. We have great deals during the week like our steak night on Tuesday, which is two steaks and a bottle of wine for £30.

The Howard Arms has a traditional pub menu but it’s extensive and our emphasis is on quality. Everything is cooked from fresh and we have a great children's menu. Our chef ’s are flexible so if you’d like something you can’t find then just ask.”

The Howard Arms has fulfilled many roles in Brampton over the years, thankfully it’s days as a Temperance Hotel are long gone, so whether you want to spend a warm summer afternoon in the beer garden or sink into a comfy chair in front of the open fire, new hosts Andrew and Ruth guarantee a warm welcome, hearty food, fine ales and wines.

“We are close to Hadrian's wall and in an area of outstanding beauty,’ explained Ruth. “Brampton is a wonderful town to visit and you’ll find us right in the heart of town, so stop in and say hello.”

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Traditional Bread The Watermill

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ith over 30 different recipes and stunning imagery the Lakes and Cumbria Cookbook uncovers the signature dishes of some of the region’s hidden gems (and the culinary geniuses who reside there).

We’re sharing some of these special dishes with you, so you can bring a taste of the Lakes and Cumbria to the comfort of your own home……

The Watermill at Little Salkeld mill their own wholemeal and unbleached white flours from organic and biodynamically grown English wheat.

Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus 45 minutes proving time | Cooking time: 25-40 minutes Makes 2 x 1 lb loaves or 1 x 2lb loaf Ingredients: • For white bread: • 500g flour • 10g dried yeast • 7g salt • 350ml water For wholemeal bread: • 550g flour • 1g dried yeast • 11g salt • 440ml water

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Method: 1.

Mix the flour, yeast and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the water and mix together into a well-combined, slightly sticky dough. If making by hand, place the dough on a lightly floured board or work surface.

Knead the dough well for 10-15 minutes until the dough can be stretched quite far but holds together. Flours with lower gluten content need more kneading to develop the gluten and help the dough rise. If using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix for 10 minutes on a medium to high setting, ensuring that the dough is picked up and kneaded for at least half of the time.

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Grease the bread tin well, making sure anywhere the bread will touch is covered, otherwise the loaf will stick to the sides or base when cooked. If making 2 x 1 lb loaves, weigh the dough and split evenly into two. Shape the dough by flattening into a rectangle roughly the same width as the tin.

Then roll up the dough tightly so as to not leave any pockets of air. If there are any cracks on the top, flatten the dough again and repeat the rolling process until the top is smooth (if you have to do this more than three times the dough may need more kneading). With the join on the bottom, tuck under the sides of the dough.

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Place the dough in the tin and leave to rise in a warm place (near a preheated oven works well, but no hotter than 40°c) for approximately 45 minutes. Depending on the room temperature, this may take over an hour but never leave dough for more than two hours. The dough is proved when it has risen to the top of the tin at the sides and above the tin in the middle, and springs back when pressed gently. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220°c.

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Bake at the top of the preheated oven for 25 minutes (for 1 lb loaves) or 40 minutes (for 2 lb loaves). Avoid opening the door until the loaves are cooked. Tip out of the tin and tap the bottom to check; it should sound hollow when done.

Note: Using Bread Machines 1.

In bread machines, lower gluten flours can sometimes overprove (the dough collapses). We recommend using the basic setting on your machine and substituting 150g of the wholemeal flour in this recipe with white flour. Alternatively, use the dough setting then bake in a conventional oven.

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Beer and Onion Soup Hawkshead Brewery

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his take on a classic dish sums up our cooking style in a nutshell. Simple and rustic, but done properly and packed with flavour. We make our own stock from scratch and use the beer we brew on-site to full effect.

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes | Serves: 6 Ingredients: • 60g butter • 750g white onions • 1-2 tsp salt • 30g plain flour • 200ml Hawkshead Brewery Dry Stone Stout • 1 litre beef stock • 1-2 tsp cracked black pepper • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional) • Sourdough bread (roughly 1 slice per portion) • Mature cheddar, grated (allow up to 50g per portion)

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Method: 1.

Grate the cheddar and peel, halve and thinly slice the onions. Cut the bread into roughly centimetre squares and remove the crusts if you like, then lightly toast on both sides.

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Melt half of the butter in a large pan, then add the onions along with a teaspoon of salt and cook on a high heat for around 10 minutes until soft and juicy but not browned. Then remove the onions from the pan and set aside.

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In the same pan, melt the rest of the butter, then add the flour and stir on a medium heat with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes until completely combined to a bubbling paste. Pour in the beer, stir vigorously and cook until the mixture thickens and you start to see a few bubbles again. (Take care as this stage can create a lot of steam and spitting!

If the mixture is too hot, just slide the pan off the heat until it settles down.)

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Add the onions back into the pan along with the beef stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add more salt and pepper to taste, and depending on the quality of the beef stock you may wish to add a tiny pinch of sugar. This recipe works best when well-seasoned with a good ‘bite’ of pepper so don’t be shy with it! For extra depth of flavour and colour add the soy sauce at this stage.

To serve Place six heatproof serving bowls onto a baking tray and briefly warm them under the grill, then ladle in the soup till the bowls are about three quarters full.

Top with the sourdough croutons and plenty of cheese, then put back under the grill until melted and bubbling.

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white chocolate and cardamom cake allonby tea rooms

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t’s time to get baking because Brenda from Allonby Tea Rooms has shared one of her favourite recipes with us.

Ingredients: • 225g butter softened and extra for greasing.

• 4 eggs beaten.

• 225g caster sugar.

• 225g self-raising flour.

• 1 teaspoon baking powder.

• 12 cardamom pods.

• 50g good quality white chocolate to decorate.

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For the icing: • 100g good quality white chocolate.

• 50g butter softened.

• 75g full fat cream cheese.

• 200g icing sugar sifted.

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

Method: 1. You will need two 20cm sandwich cake tins. Pre-heat the oven to180 degrees Celsius or gas mark 4. Grease the tins with butter and line the bases with baking paper.

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Place the butter and eggs in the large mixing bowl with the sugar, flour and baking powder. Beat the contents together using an electric mixer.

3. On a chopping board, bash the cardamom pods using a rolling pin. Collect the seeds and grind in a pestle and mortar. Next, Stir this into the cake mix and pour the batter into the tins. Then, smooth the top and bake in the oven for approximately 25 minutes (Until golden brown and has a spring when touched).

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Allow to cool in the tins for five minutes. Then turn the tin onto a wire rack and leave to cool.

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Making the icing: 1.

Melt the chocolate in a heat proof bowl and set over a gently simmering pan of water.

2. Then, stir until melted and smooth. Do not allow the chocolate get too hot and set aside to cool.

Method resumed: 1. Whisk the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. The, whisk in ½ the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Next, add the remaining icing sugar and whisk again. Stir in the melted chocolate and chill for around 20 minutes.

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Spread ½ the icing on one sponge and then place the other sponge on top. Use the remaining icing on the top of the cake and grate white chocolate on top.

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ip into summer with our fresh new cocktail suggestions.

the hurricane This cocktail is proof that necessity is the mother of invention.

When faced with a glut of rum in the 1940s, New Orleans bar owner Benson O’Brien came up with a brilliant, but simple solution - design a rum-heavy cocktail using local ingredients.

Ingredients • The Essentials • 100ml of Dark rum (or light, it’s up to you) • 50ml of Passion fruit syrup • 50ml of Lemon juice • 1 passionfruit • Mint for garnish Method Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add some ice and shake vigorously to mix. Strain into a glass, add a little of the passionfruit pulp and garnish with mint. A little bit like your own rum punch and perfect for a spring day. Enjoy!

Brunch Cocktail Toast and Marmalade Enjoy this classic breakfast at any time of the day, not just brunch. Inspired by the tried-and-true combination of jam on toast, this cocktail perfectly translates breakfast to the cocktail glass.

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50ml Bourbon 25ml Drambuie A teaspoon of honey 25ml of lemon juice 1 heaping orange marmalade 2 dashes of bitters

Method Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, mix them well and pour the contents through a strainer into a glass. Garnish with a slice of orange. Sit back and enjoy your liquid breakfast.

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Raspberry Daiquiri This daiquiri recipe is made with fresh, natural ingredients.

Cool down with this beautiful warm weather cocktail.

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10 raspberries 20ml orange liqueur 60ml ounces rum ½ teaspoon raw sugar one lime, juiced

Method Prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass. Dip the top of the glass into a plate sprinkled with sugar. In a mixing glass, muddle the raspberries with the lime juice and sugar. Add rum and lots of ice. Shake well. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a martini glass. The sieve helps catch the raspberry seeds. Garnish with a raspberry.

Gin and Watermelon Punch Ingredients • • • • • •

750ml Dry Gin 750ml watermelon juice 375ml lemon juice 375 ml agave nectar Watermelon chunks 750 ml sparkling wine

Method This cocktail couldn’t be simpler to make. Add all the ingredients into a bowl and stir well to ensure agave liquifies with other contents. Refrigerate to chill and top with sparkling wine.

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PUZZLES

Catch-Words Test your knowledge.

Answers on page 81 ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to

I in each empty cell so every row, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to I.

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Popular starter (5,8) Low wall along a roof edge (7) Lowest point (5) Noise of a small object dropping into water (4) Old campaigner (8) Nervously restrained laugh (6) Hitchcock’s 1960 classic (6) Event (8) Expression of grief (4) Large flow of liquid (5) Those leaving their own country for political reasons (7) Pell-mell (6-7) Get-up-and-go (3) Par trio (anag) — Charles de Gaulle, say (7) Small bites (4) Robin Hood figure? (6) Capital of the Democratic Re public of the Congo (8) Birch relative (5) Relating to theft (9) Abraham or Isaac, perhaps (9) French cop (8) Guilty party (7) Except if (6) Not rude (5) Gripper — fault (4) Title for a baronet (3)

SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each empty cell so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 to 9.

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Cumbria’s most notorious prisoner

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hen David Cooper Holmes retired he decided to discover a bit about his genealogy.

That’s not uncommon but what he discovered was so unbelievable he wouldn’t have imagined it possible if it wasn’t in the Carlisle archives.

David discovered his ancestors were travellers with a few shady activities and then he came across Ann Gregg. She was his great grandmother five generations back and Ann turned out to be Cumberlands most notorious criminal.

Born in Moresby in 1756 her father and uncle were stealing tobacco from the Whitehaven docks at the time of her birth.

She was sentenced to death at 21 for stealing hankies but her sentence was commuted. Ann was later sentenced to be transported to Australia in 1793 and 1824 but her links with the notorious ‘Gang of Faws’ brought benefits.

She avoided transportation because she was pregnant and her unborn child was considered an innocent. She wasn’t pregnant at the time of her arrest but the gang made sure her husband William Hutchinson was on hand at the right time, in prison, to help out.

Ann was incarcerated in 9 different gaols over her life, she was in Carlisle at least six times but escaped on 3 occasions. She had at least 14 aliases and gave birth to 13 children. Her husband was sentenced to be transported but died on a prison hulk, although several of her descendants made the journey.

Her daughter Isabella ran a brothel on the way to Australia and her granddaughter started a mutiny on the way.

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he Solway to the west of Carlisle became a regular crossing point for invading armies.

Edward I of England was remorseless in his attacks on the Scots, gaining the nickname ‘Hammer of the Scots’ over many years of battle.

In 1307 he returned to the north, intent on fording the Solway at the Sul Wath (wath is the old name for a ford) at Burgh by Sands, 5 miles west of Carlisle. But it was not to be. While preparing for his latest campaign he spent five months at Lanercost Priory as he was in poor health with dysentery, but he did not improve.

He made his way to Burgh by Sands, where he rested further but to no avail. He died whilst his attendants were raising him to give him food. A monument to his memory was built by Henry Howard in 1685 which stands to this day on Burgh Marsh.

More recently, in 2007, a statue to his memory was erected in the village of Burgh. Edward I was an impressive figure for his time, standing 6ft 2in high he was nicknamed Longshanks by his followers.

Carlisle owes much to Longshanks. In 1158 the city received its first charter and became an important place because of its strategic position near the Scottish border. In the twelfth century stone walls were built around the town. The Scots occupied the city from 1135 to 1154 and laid siege to Carlisle for three months in 1173, returning in 1315. In both cases they were unable to take the city.

“She was a petty but serial felon,” said David. “As an ancestor I should have felt ashamed. Yet, as I got to know her circumstances and the poverty stricken life she was born into, I began to admire her strength, tenacity and ingenuity. She was determined to take care of her own, no matter the risk.”

Ann’s last spell in gaol was at the ripe old age of 84 when she was sentenced to hard labour for passing counterfeit coins, amazingly she lived until 92.

It’s a remarkable tale that’s well worth a read and you can buy a copy from www.p3publications.com who specialise in local history.

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OUT AND ABOUT

six of the best!

With long days - and hopefully - plenty of sunshine, summer is a magical time of year.

It’s the perfect time to get the kids outside and give them a chance to get closer to nature.

We have activities and events that will educate, entertain and burn off a bit of extra energy too.

Upperby Gala 27 May

The programme for the popular gala will include dramatic twists and turns by a BMX stunt rider, a mountain bike trick rider and free runners who have previously featured on Britain’s Got Talent. Organised by Carlisle City Council, Upperby Gala, will provide fun for all the family on Bank Holiday Monday between 1pm and 4pm. The free event at Hammond’s Pond will host local charity stalls, children’s entertainers, a fun fair, an owl magic display and a model railway. Food stalls will provide refreshments throughout.

Open Farm Sunday

9 June, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Susan’s Farm Take the kids out for the afternoon and open their eyes to life on the farm. This is your opportunity to visit an award-winning Organic Care Farm, as well as Gosling Sike’s community wildlife garden. Watch sheep shearing, join a birdwatching walk, see newly born Longhorn calves and lambs, and take part in lots of wildlife themed activities, arts and crafts - all this and learn how to make your garden amazing for wildlife! From 14:00 to 18:00. www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Lake District Coast Aquarium For a fun and educational day out you can’t go past the Lake District Coast Aquarium at Maryport. With daily fish feeding sessions and talks, they provide a great opportunity to see the fish while learning interesting facts from the Aquarists. With over 75 displays they are constantly looking for ways to expand. It’s ever-changing and there’s always something new to see. Always a great day out for the kids. www.coastaquarium.co.uk 48

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Tullie House Tullie House are winners of the Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award and they provide a welcoming atmosphere, first class activities and a child friendly menu in the restaurant. Join them for a range of interactive activities linked to the collections, or try the ‘Tuesday Tales’ to hear traditional folk stories linked with Tullie House. They host a range of special events which includes their famous family sleepovers. With so much going on Tullie House is perfect for a day out with the kids. www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Adventure days at Talkin Tarn Drop the kids for a day of Awesome Adventure Activities at Talkin Tarn Country Park. Qualified instructors will guide your children through a range of exciting outdoor activities like archery and woodland skills. Suitable for children between 8 and 14, lunch is provided. Get the kids out into the fresh air and make some quiet time for the grown ups. Or maybe you want to spend the day with your kids? Well there are boats for hire or try your hand at the woodland golf.

Stanwix Park

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Stanwix Park have a range of activities that will keep the kids entertained. Go for a holiday if you’d like but if you need to get the kids out of the house for a day then Stanwix also offer day passes for their facilities. Relax in the indoor pool, there’s also a smaller children’s pool, water features, bubble pad, waterfall, jet sprays and slide. The Bowling Alley will keep them busy and if the weather is not too cold there is a multi-zone adventure playground, tennis courts, bikes for hire and crazy golf outdoors. www.stanwix.com

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Can Fresh Breath Of Youth Help United Become “Strong And Sustainable?

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here’s little doubt that, no matter how much tighter the purse strings have been on playing costs at Carlisle United this season, next season could be even more challenging.

“Strong and sustainable.” No, not another of Theresa May’s political mantras. These are words attributed to the club’s chief executive, Nigel Clibbens, when looking to the future.

Clibbens told the annual meeting that losses being made by United in the recent past were “not sustainable” hence the change in financial approach since 2017-18 and the reduction in playing costs.

Money may be tight, but least there won’t be another summer of similar uncertainty to the one Carlisle were precipitated into last time round, following the delayed announcement of manager Keith Curle’s departure, the wait for a successor to be appointed and the consequent impact on player recruitment and pre-season preparation.

With all that, I suspect many United followers feared the worst. In fact what many forecast would be a season of struggle at the danger end of League Two turned into a 5500

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prolonged flirtation with the play-off places lasting right to the end of the campaign.

But for the decision by John Sheridan to move to Chesterfield, and the loss of a trio of valued loan players in January, all recalled by their parent clubs, who knows what the ultimate outcome of the season might have been.

Whereas Sheridan was a firefighting type of manager, the sort to shake up any complacency in the dressing room, his successor Steven Pressley came in with a more considered approach and immediately had the task of finding new blood to replace players who had just gone. The Sowerby, Nadesan, Yates trio were just clicking, showing their true worth to United and Pressley had mixed results with the batch of new faces he brought in.

Director of Football David Holdsworth, referring to the “turmoil” at this time last year, believes there will be no repeat of that frustration. “This year is different,” he says.

“We are aware of where we want to be and everything is in hand.”

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Confirmation that Pressley will be at Brunton Park for a further year at least means he can start making plans, working out who among the present playing staff will be staying and who will be going, and putting pre-season training in hand so that United can hit the ground running.

You need to be either a United nerd like me, or have a long memory to link the names of Michael Green and Peter Nicholson with the club, but both were young players who had lengthy Football League careers that started at Carlisle but flourished elsewhere.

Cleator Moor lad Nicholson, captain of Workington schoolboys in the same team with John Burridge and David Irving, both of whom played at the top level, spent a couple of seasons in Carlisle’s reserves, was let go, and played hundreds of games for Bolton between 1971 and 1982. He played one single game for Carlisle at the tail end of his career.

Green was Carlisle’s first apprentice professional back in the sixties. He too had to make it elsewhere, playing over 400 games for clubs in the south west.

One must fervently hope that Liam McCarron and Jarrad Branthwaite, plus the two other youth team players awarded contracts, unlike Green and Nicholson, benefit the club where it started for them. McCarron has already figured in the senior side while Branthwaite has been on the bench and Pressley says of him: “We see a young boy who has big potential.”

The manager is quoted as saying that bringing through United’s young players “Is a pivotal part of how I see this club moving forward.” Holdsworth similarly agrees that the club’s DNA and identity rests to some extent in bringing players forward from the academy.

Think of youth and you think of Delap, Jansen, Dobie, Thorpe, Peacock, Boertein and more recently Potts and Dempsey. But in reality more promising youngsters fall by the wayside for a variety of reasons. If youth is seen as one of the ways to go in future, then Steven Pressley seems enthusiastic to provide opportunity. The young ones may hold one of the important keys to that Nigel Clibbens statement: “We continue to look to the future and build a stronger, more sustainable club.”

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Lucky number seven

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aturday the 29th of June is shaping up to be a historic day for Cumbrian Rugby as the innagural Border City Sevens tournament kicks off.

Carlisle Rugby Union Club will host 12 teams from across the North of England and Scotland in a winner takes all tournament as clubs vie for the BC7’s Trophy.

The players take to the field on Saturday but the party begins on the Friday night with three local bands playing from 6:30-11:30pm.

While the action on the field is the primary draw, the club have gone all out to make the event a family friendly fun weekend. As well as a food and beer festival, musicians will keep the crowds entertained and a range of childrens activities that include giant inflatables and face painting will keep the kids happy too. The Club aim to make this festival a highlight on the Cumbrian rugby calendar.

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Rugby sevens is a faster, far more free flowing game than the normal fifteen a side game. It’s generally played by the leaner, fitter players who are able to utilise the extra space on the field. Sevens players require a greater level of fitness, the focus of the game is less about contact and more about making the most of the available space on the field and creating overlaps.

The popularity of rugby sevens has continually grown and it was recently included as an Olympic sport in Rio in 2016.

Sevens scores are comparable to regular rugby scores but tries occurs much more frequently, since the defenders are more spaced out. With only seven minute halves that makes a match an exciting affair and the shorter game allows tournaments to be completed in a day. Sevens tournaments are traditionally known for having a relaxed mood which creates a great atmosphere for spectators.

“what could be better on a warm summer day? With great music from local entertainers along with children’s activities it’s going to be a fun family orientated day.”

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“We are looking to build a festival spirit,” said organiser Barry Earl. ”The Scottish Borders has long been recognised for its sevens circuit and we felt Cumbrian teams did not have a quality competition in our region. This is the first time we’ve held this tournament but we plan to make it an annual event. We want this tournament to grow over the years and become the flagship Sevens tournament in

Get in quickly and you will pick up an early bird ticket for £15 that is good for both days of the festival, under 18s are free. The event will be cashless with customers able to buy tokens which can be exchanged for beer, food, activities etc.

Tickets can be purchased over the bar in the Clubhouse or online using the clubs website.

For information and to book tickets visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/carlislerugby

Cumbria and North of England.”

The first match will kick off at midday and the winner of the BC&'s Trophy and Plate will be known before 7pm that evening. While the players entertain on the field there will also be a lot of action off it. Kirkup Butchers and Border Catering will make sure everyone has their fill of fish and chips, curry, BBQ and stonebaked pizzas. The rugby club is keen to ensure local beers and ciders are the stars when it comes to the beer festival and are mainly being supplied by Corby Brewery and Heskett Newmarket.

The events main sponsors will be Thomas Graham and Lamont Pridmore who are both current supporters of the club.

“Both firms are excited by the potential of the festival and we look forward to growing our partnership with them." explained Barry. “It’s going to be a great day for your average rugby fan but we've made sure that there is something for everyone by including Food, Drink and Music, what could be better on a warm summer day? With great music from local entertainers along with children's activities it’s going to be a fun family orientated day.”

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Thrill seekers set to beat rising sun

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ide to the Sun is perfect for people that crave a bit of adventure in their lives. And adventures don’t come much bigger than racing against the sun.

Taking place on Saturday June 22nd, just after the summer solstice, riders will set off from Bitts Park in Carlisle on a 100 mile journey that will take them north of the border and on to their final destination on Cramond Beach, just beyond Edinburgh, for sunrise.

The overnight event is free to enter and it’s focus is on enjoyment rather than competition. Now in its fifth year and with over two thousand riders set to tackle the darkness, organiser Gary Cameron explains why Ride to the Sun has gained popularity so quickly: “It started when my fellow organiser Fraser Maxwell was training for an Ironman event, with kids and work he had limited spare time. So he invited me to join him on an overnight ride from Carlisle to Edinburgh.

About half way along we got chatting and we had the idea of putting it on as an event. We thought we would only get twenty people turn up, just a few folk who are up for doing something different but over 300 people turned up that first night.”

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Ride to the Sun has grown and it’s really struck a chord with people. Some of that is because it’s definitely not a commercial event and partly because the main aim is fun, but mostly it’s proven a hit with people looking for adventure.

It’s something different and people really love it for that.

Riders can follow in the footsteps of the Roman legions who trudged the long road from Luguvalium (Carlisle) to the old garrison camp of Caer Amon (Cramond). Sol Invictus was the Roman God of the unconquered sun and the Roman legionnaires guide through war, only with that spirit will riders beat the sunrise to arrive on Cramond beach to enjoy a bacon buttie as the sun rises.

It may take place overnight but there are plenty of bright and cheery stopovers along the way.

The chip shop at Moffat will open late for riders to pick up a mid ride snack before they tackle the Devil’s Beef Tub. At 7 miles long the Beef Tub is the biggest hill on the course and at the top riders will be greeted by a lone piper playing in the darkness.

There is a banana and water stop at the derelict Crook Inn at Tweedsmuir and with a DJ and smoke machine onsite there’s a good chance you’ll see the lights before you arrive at the unique ‘CycloRave’.

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“Ride to the Sun is about doing something different.

It’s the camaraderie that makes it a special social event.”

The event is attracting international entrants as well as riders from right across Britain. It’s reputation grows with each passing year but there is a huge contingent of Cumbrian riders. The Carlisle Reivers Cycling Club always turn up in large numbers as well as many other local cycling groups.

Riders are encouraged to set off at a time that suits them, however most people tend to leave between 7 and 9pm.

“None of us have got enough adventure in our lives anymore,” said Gary. “Ride to the Sun is about doing something different. It’s the camaraderie that makes it a special social event. There's very little traffic on the roads and everyone can have a chat and a laugh and we just want to get people out on their bikes, getting fit and having a good time.”

So why not take to the road this summer solstice and see if you can beat the sunrise.

To register and secure your place visit www.ridetothesun.co.uk

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Editor’s Pick

Summer is coming, with light nights and sunshine many performances head out into our parks and public spaces. We have a top selection of gigs for you with a mix of absolute legends, local performers and those forging a real reputation for themselves in the here and now.

‘Allo ‘Allo

13 - 18 May, West Walls Theatre The next production by the Carlisle Green Room Club at West Walls Theatre is the comedy classic ‘Allo ‘Allo. Set in Nouvien, Northern France during the 1940s German occupation. This stage version follows the adventures of Rene Artois, a hapless cafe owner in Nazi-occupied France, and his wife, Edith, who entertains their patrons with her special brand of ‘cabaret’.

Throw in all your other favourite characters and it’s a show not to be missed.

Tickets available from the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre on 01228 598596

James Acaster 1 June, The Sands Centre

James brings his show “Cold lasagne I hate myself 1999” to Carlisle. The title comes from an experience with a supermarket lasagne heated in the oven but left uneaten that night because it wasn’t very nice. Feeling guilty to dump a whole lasagne in the bin he later ate a spoonful of it cold because he was drunk and it was absolutely delicious. It was 4am. The next day he was asked to name his new show. www.thesandscentre.co.uk

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas 3 June, The Old Fire Station

When looking for the perfect presentation of the Motown sound and style, few fit the bill as well as Martha Reeves & the Vandellas. It was 1963 when they moved from being Marvin Gaye’s backup singers to stars in their own right with the trifecta of ‘Come and Get These Memories’, ‘Heat Wave’ and ‘Quicksand’. With the unmistakable voice that helped define ‘the sound of young America’, Reeves reigns as one of music’s most beloved and acclaimed female singers. www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city 56

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21 July, Bitts Park Madness are one of the best-known Ska bands in the UK. They have released countless hits over the years including ‘Our House’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘Night Boat To Cairo’ and ‘House of Fun’. They have had an enduring influence on pop culture and are regarded as a British institution. Their shows still attract thousands of fans so expect a big crowd and a lively atmosphere in Bitts Park this summer. www.ticketline.co.uk

Romeo & Juliet

4 July, Talkin Tarn Outdoor Theatre What becomes of true love? You are invited to an exclusive glittering red-carpet event that will be attended by notorious celebrity families, The Montagues and Capulets. Join Heartbreak for this outdoor adaptation of Shakespeare’s star crossed lovers. Set in the here and now, this production explores the most celebrated tale of love in the 21st century. Bring a chair and remember to charge your phone. After all, if you haven’t posted it online, has it really even happened?

Talkin Tarn tearoom 01697 741050 and TIC 01228 598596

Sigala

6 July, Carlisle Racecourse Sigala is one of the UK’s most respected and influential electronic music producers. Bruce Fielder has risen from bedroom producer in rural Norfolk to dominating the UK music scene with his trademark blend of house-inspired dance-pop as Sigala in a few short years. Sigala’s summer influenced hits will surely see Carlisle set for a party like no other when his acclaimed full live band headlines at Carlisle Racecourse. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk 57

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National nomination for top Carlisle Festival

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he success of the Carlisle Blues (& Rock) Festival has always been the strength of the line up and its refusal to be restricted within a genre.

Organiser Nick Westgarth has never been shy to include acts that lean towards Soul, Americana, Rockabilly or Jazz. A varied line up adds spice to the three day event and Nick will follow that ethos once again when the festival returns in late September.

It’s a winning formula for the small, well respected festival held in the Crown and Mitre Hotel. Proof of this came in nomination for the FORM UK Blues Awards. As one of five national finalists this was a fantastic accolade for a festival that has consistently fought above its weight.

“The nomination was a great honour and it proves the reputation of the festival.” said Nick. “I’ve always listened when it comes to selecting the acts and this year is no exception, I’ve picked the crowd favourites from past years, the ones people were really excited about.”

The festival would not take place without the dedication and hard work of Nick who runs the event almost single handedly: “The first festival back in 2007 was a shared responsibility but my co-organiser couldn’t continue and I have been flying solo ever since.

It’s a huge responsibility and I do everything from the graphic design, organising the bands, the promotion, all the minor details, create the posters and even crunch the numbers. It keeps me busy and doesn’t always mean I get to enjoy the festival because I’m sometimes required to troubleshoot.”

With headline acts like Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders and Kyla Brox who was the UK Blues Challenge winner in 2018 the Carlisle Blues and Rock festival is set for another big year.

Show your support for our nationally recognised festival on September 27 - 29 and grab your tickets from www.carlislebluesfestival.com/tickets

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Sugarspun at Old Fire Station Old fire station · Carlisle

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T h e Tr a d P r o j e c t a t G i g i n t h e G o i l T h e Tr a d P r o j e c t · B u c k i e

The Specials 0 1 - ‘ E n c o r e ’ 4 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y To u r Sands Centre · Carlisle, Cumbria

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The Smiths Ltd - Old Fire Station, Carlisle Old fire station · Carlisle

Spirit Pop Bath in Carlisle 01 The Source Collective · Carlisle, Cumbria

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The Summer of Love - The Soundtrack of a Generation Sands Centre · Carlisle

Strictly Good Vibes presents: 01 The Specials Afterparty (Carlisle) Havana Cocktail Bar · Carlisle , Cumbria

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May Blues Jam Old fire station · Carlisle

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Abbie Curzon Album Launch Old fire station · Carlisle

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Ta k e F i v e Old fire station · Carlisle

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The Swing Machine Quartet (Carlisle Jazz) Carlisle Rugby Union Club

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Erin Eliza Album Launch Old fire station · Carlisle, Cumbria

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The Orb, live at The Brickyard The Brickyard · Carlisle

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Hardwicke Circus Old fire station · Carlisle

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Maiden Scotland The Brickyard · Carlisle

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G C # 9 2 - H a m e l l o n Tr i a l , 03 Ruth Theodore & Little Strings Abstrakt · Carlisle, Cumbria 03

R AV E R AV E · C a r l i s l e , C u m b r i a

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The lemon grass band Harraby Community Theatre, Carlisle

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The Roy Orbison Story Sands Centre · Carlisle, Cumbria

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Ky l e F a l c o n e r a t O l d F i r e S t a t i o n Old fire station · Carlisle, Cumbria

Anything Goes Silent Disco 05 (Choose from 3 DJs!) The Brickyard, Carlisle 07

Jazzaholics Carlisle Jazz Club, Rugby Union Club

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Little Mix Pop Party The Shepherds, Carlisle

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OffPeak Presents - Artwork The Blackbox Music Institute

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B e s t o f B r i t i s h - Ta k e T h a t & Q u e e n The Shepherds Inn & Auctioneer · Carlisle

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U K F o o F i g h t e r s ( Tr i b u t e B a n d ) Old fire station · Carlisle

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Raughton Head YFC Easter Ceilidh Victory Hall, Dalston · Carlisle

RudeDog Productions 3rd Bir thday w/ 2 5 M AT T D A R E Y ( 2 5 - 5 - 2 0 1 9 ) Insomnia Carlisle · Carlisle

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T h e Va m p s Sands Centre · Carlisle

Limehouse Lizzy at The Brickyard 16 The Brickyard · Carlisle The Cliff Eland Big Band (Carlisle Jazz) 16 Carlisle Rugby Union Club 17

Te n o r s U n L i m i t e d - 1 5 t h A n n i v e r s a r y To u r Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Wheatus at Old Fire Station Old fire station · Carlisle, Cumbria

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C h a m e l e o n s Vo x a t O l d F i r e S t a t i o n Old fire station · Carlisle, Cumbria

Jubilee Jazz with Peter Boocock on drums 30 (Carlisle Jazz) Carlisle Rugby Union Club B a c k To B a c h a r a c h 3 1 - T h e Ve r y B e s t o f B u r t B a c h a r a c h Sands Centre · Carlisle The Carlisle Guide

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sigala speaks

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ith his performance at Carlisle Racecourse on the 6th of July set to be one of the highlights of the summer, we had a chat with Sigala about his rise to fame, collaborating with superstars and betting on the Grand National.

In 4 years, you’ve went from bedroom producer in Norfolk to numerous platinum and gold singles, millions of worldwide sales, and you’re the most played British male on UK radio, how has the whirlwind been?

My whole life has been dedicated to making music; it’s so amazing that it’s finally paying off. It’s been incredible to work with some of the amazing artists that I’ve worked with, people that are absolute legends in music, and people that I’ve dreamt about working with for years.

You’ve collaborated with a lot of big names on your debut album: Kylie, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David, how did it come about?

It’s always different. With Craig David, I really like him, and he likes the music I was putting out, so our management suggested maybe we should work together. When they told me Craig David wanted to work with me I honestly couldn’t believe it. I was so nervous but he’s such a down to earth guy and I think that’s something that I’ve realised about all of these super massive pop stars, they’re all just really nice and easy to work with.

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Paloma Faith has played Carlisle Racecourse before, your song ‘Lullaby’ with her was a huge radio hit, did you think that would be the massive hit that it was?

You never really know how a song is going to do but I’ve always loved that song. It made sense for Paloma to do it, she just had a baby at the time so it was great timing for her.

She’s somebody that I love and have wanted to work with for ages because of her amazing personality and also her super unique voice.

You will be bringing a live band along with you to the Carlisle show, how much fun is it doing songs with live instruments rather than pre-programmed DJ sets?

It’s a lot of fun. There’s so much energy on stage since there’s loads of people, everyone’s really into the music and the musicianship is amazing. It’s really nice for me to be able to feed off other people; I come from playing in bands when I was a teenager, it’s always been my dream to have my own band so I’ll be absolutely loving it.

What part do you play when it’s a live band scenario? Do you see yourself as the conductor?

I play keyboard, I’ve been playing since I was really young so I’ll be playing most of the songs on the keyboard in some way or another.

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Are any of your guest vocalists coming along for the evening?

I’m not sure at the moment. We’re trying to sort stuff out right this moment so fingers crossed we’ll bring you somebody.

What can fans expect in terms of a stage show?

It’s a full band so it’s going to be high energy. We just want to bring the party really and hope everyone will be up for it as well.

Carlisle racecourse is a great day out for a lot of people from the city who love the Jockey Club Live show in the evening after racing- are you a fan of horse racing?

I have been to the Grand National once, I loved it. It’s such an amazing atmosphere, really cool. I might make it there a little bit earlier.

Did you make a bet at the Grand National?

Yeah I did. I went with my family; I’m quite a lucky person so all of my family were losing and I was the only one that was leaving with as much money as I went in with.

Have you ever visited Carlisle or Cumbria before?

I’ve been to the Lake District a few times. I’ve been all over the country, I’m not sure there’s anywhere I haven’t been.

It’s beautiful up that way; I’ve had a few holidays at the Lake District. It’s a lovely place.

To book tickets to this event visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/carlisle

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novablood RUN & HYDE

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ovablood is a recent collaboration between Carlisle born House Music producer and former Burn The Negative / We Take Polaroids frontman, Mark Zowie and former Genic frontman, David Beattie.

Their new musings were bound to take on an electronic mutation simply because of their previous output and their influences. The results are instant indie electronic pop songs with an extended arm into club music territory.

Think of a melting pot with Underworld, Gus Gus & New Order and you won’t be far from the mark. There was no great decision to write together, yet a simple long term friendship and love for both complementary and contrasting styles of music. This brought both heads together to create an epic blend of song based driven pop music. The new single ‘Keep Me In Mind’ has already seen plays on BBC music introducing and may see a release on Zowie’s own label imprint Jula Music.

Live performances are highly likely around late 2019 and Zowie said “I’d like to expand on the current material in a slightly more improvised way for our live performances, allowing the songs to wander from their original structures and allow the tracks to become more dance floor friendly.”

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un and Hyde are a young group from the Furness Peninsula who are making quite a name for themselves.

Formed early last year the band have a growing reputation and have made a number of festival appearances like Pig Fest, Another Fine Fest and Kendal Calling on the Yam Riot stage.

They found time to record three singles - ‘You should Know’, ‘Mine’ and ‘Crocodile Tears’. The influence of the Arctic monkeys and The Strokes are apparent in their music but what is pleasing is the conviction of the band in their own style.

Crocodile Tears is the latest single and it give no clues that the average age of the band is 18. Run and Hyde know how to craft a tune and it’s no surprise they have made such giant steps in their first year. Normally a younger band is pretty frenetic as they race through their songs.

Not so these guys, they take their time and showcase their temperament to its fullest.

The band consists of Sam Leitch (19, singer/rhythm guitar), Will Oliver (19, bass player), Tom Snelgrove (18, lead guitar) and Lewis Lockhart (17, Drums).

Further single and album release details will be announced via the official Facebook page NOVABLOODmusic.

If the guys thought 2018 was hectic then they have huge plans for 2019 according to bass player Will: “This year we’d love to go further afield, we really want to play Manchester, Liverpool and the like. We also have a possible EP in mind.”

Novablood also have a new Twitter and Instagram page @ novabloodmusic

You can certainly expect to hear more from this young group.

To check out the new material from novablood visit https://m.soundcloud.com/jula_music

Check them out on Spotify or Deezer and follow them on facebook @Run.Hyde

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Glücksfall Mista Cryptik

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lücksfall is really a meeting of minds, it’s individuals coming together to create improvised music.

The band is made up of Stephen Benson, Joe Hiscoke, Mike Roper, Jonathan Sharp, Amy Tweddle, Jill Wallace and they have taken influence from the German kosmische of Ash Ra Tempel and Amon Düül II of the late sixties as well as the electric wig outs of early Velvet Underground.

“The idea originated last year when few of us performed a live improvised sound track to a film at Warwick Bazaar.” explained Stephen Benson. “We enjoyed the experience but we also had friends that love experimental music and wanted to join in.”

With only a single session under their belts, Glücksfall already have two albums of material and according to Stephen it came very naturally: “Someone would start and then everyone would just join in, there were natural peaks and it was great fun. Oddly enough we all knew when to end. There are two bass players and a drummer but with 3 guitars there is a lot going on, there’s a lot of pedal stuff so the guitars don’t always sound like you’d expect.”

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ou would assume there isn’t a huge Hip Hop scene in Carlisle and you would be right.

But anyone that has seen ‘My City’ by Mista Cryptik will realise that it’s quality rather than quantity that counts. The video has been put together brilliantly and the lyrics match anything coming out of the bigger cities with the edgy, gritty sentiment.

For music produced in spare rooms dotted about the city it’s evident the Carlisle hip hop scene is taking shape, despite being in its embryonic stages.

26 year old Daniel Falder is Mista Cryptik and he has set his sights on helping develop the scene.

“It’s difficult,” admits Daniel. “Because people tend to look down on us and they’re not always up for embracing something different. Making music is not easy here because there’s no producers about and it’s expensive.”

That’s not stopped Daniel putting together some quality tracks. With beats available to download, the right lyrics and friends, then anything is possible according to Daniel:

As a group they were fed up with the current news and found it nice to be insular and shut everything else out.

“Sometimes I make stuff at home but I’m not really up to grips with all the software. I’m a rapper not a producer, it’s complex but I have friends that I can go to and I’ll tell them how I’d like it to sound and he’ll help put it together.”

They have two albums out on treehouse recordings and if you want to listen to art that was made just for the sake of it then I recommend taking a bit of time out with Glücksfall.

Mista Cryptik is part of a small scene, but it’s growing and if he keeps producing top tracks you can expect to hear a lot more of Carlisle Hip Hop before too long.

www.treehouseorchestrarecordings.bandcamp.com

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T h e Tr e a t m e n t / B i g f o o t / L o r d s o f R u i n The Brickyard, Carlisle

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Hue and Cry Old fire station, Carlisle

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M a r t h a R e e v e s a n d t h e Va n d e l l a s Old fire station, Carlisle

To m K i n c a i d ’ s T h r e e B e a r s 06 (Carlisle Jazz) Carlisle Rugby Union Club 07

Wa l l a c e & G r o m i t ’s M u s i c a l M a r v e l s Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Forgotten Lands Stones Barn · Carlisle

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Supersonic Indie Night with DJ Slackie Havanah Cocktail Bar

Blues Hall of Fame British Legend 08 Norman Beaker & Band Old fire station · Carlisle 08

Bon Jovi Forever at The Brickyard The Brickyard · Carlisle

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Jordan Wilson Memorial Gig Penrith Rugby Club

Robert Mizzell & The Country Kings 09 Sands Centre · Carlisle 10

E d i n b u r g h C o l l e g e M u s i c To u r 2 0 1 9 St John the Evangelist · Carlisle

The Big Easy 7 piece Band 13 (Carlisle Jazz) Carlisle Rugby Union Club

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The Feel good festival 2019 Kirklinton Hall · Carlisle

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Hormonal Housewives Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Larry Dean - Bampot Old fire station · Carlisle

The Luka State, The Unsung, REPTILIANS 15 & Mark Carruthers The Source Collective, Carlisle Here Come The Boys 15 - Aljaz, Giovanni and Gorka Sands Centre · Carlisle 15

Are you experienced live in Carlisle The Brickyard · Carlisle

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Rocket LIVE Cosmic Studios CIC, Carlisle

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June Blues Jam Old fire station · Carlisle

The Paul Palmer Quintet 20 (Carlisle Jazz) Carlisle Rugby Union Club 21

Gargrave Village Hall gig R i b b l e Va l l e y J a z z B i g B a n d

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Showaddywaddy Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Livewire - The AC/DC Show Old fire station, Carlisle

T h e G e o r g e M c D o n a l d Tr i o 27 (Carlisle Jazz) Carlisle Rugby Union Club 28

W h a t ’ s L o v e G o t To D o W i t h I t ? - C a r l i s l e Sands Centre · Carlisle

R e g e n t s O p e r a p r e s e n t s To s c a 29 in aid of The British Red Cross Kirklinton Hall · Carlisle 29

Elvis Night at The Greyhound The Greyhound Inn, Cotehill · Carlisle

Jools Holland & his Rhythm 30 & Blues Orchestra Sands Centre · Carlisle J U LY 06

Sigala Carlisle Racecourse

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lobal superstar Jess Glynne will perform at Bitts Park in Carlisle on Sunday 4 August.

She’ll bring her recognisable stardust and powerhouse vocals for what promises to be one of the concerts of the summer.

Concert promoter, Liz Doogan-Hobbs MBE said “Jess is such an incredibly vibrant and mesmerising artist, arguably the most successful female artist of the moment whose hits have dominated the charts so we are looking forward to a fantastic concert in Carlisle. We have no doubt tickets will fly!”

It’s been a busy couple of years for Jess who first rose to prominence in 2014 as the featured artist on singles ‘Rather Be’ by Clean Bandit and ‘My Love’ by Route 94, both of which reached Number One in the UK. Her incredible vocals and fearless delivery soon had the music industry listening. Fans were quick to follow as the girl from North London has since carved out a unique slot of her own with what has become now her instantly familiar, rousing vocal styling.

Jess’ debut album ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ debuted at Number One in the UK Chart in 2015, bringing with it the hit singles ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself ’. Both garnering her huge international acclaim.

The much awaited second album ‘Always In Between’ released in 2018 and, unsurprisingly, took the UK by storm.

It was catapulted straight to Number One and included top anthems ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘All I Am’, the former positioning Jess as the only female solo artist to have seven Number One hits in the UK Singles Chart.

With an arsenal of hits, alongside Jess’ performances that are known for their infectious energy, this gig will be one of the highlights of the summer.

Jess Glynne said: “See you in the summer Carlisle! Get your tickets now. Big love! Can’t wait xx” If you want to make the night extra special there are a range of VIP upgrades available.

Tickets are available from: www.ticketmaster.co.uk and also www.lhgtickets.com and www.jessglynne.co.uk The Carlisle Guide

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Your summer sorted With summer around the corner it’s time to start thinking festivals. Our rolling green fields play host to top quality acts and those long - and most probably muddy - weekends are a highlight of the summer.

Here’s a roundup for you…

Ireby Festival, 24 - 25 May Ireby is a village with a population of about 160 that hosts one of the festivals of the summer. It has developed a reputation where love for music is still the main point. With small, intimate venues and a main stage restricted to 650 people, Ireby presents an unforgettable atmosphere.

Seth Lakeman headlines on Friday and CoCo and the Butterfields on Saturday. Other acts include Calan, Sam Kelly and the lost boys, Greg Russel and Ciaran Algar. www.irebyfestival.co.uk

Eden Festival, 6- 9 June Okay so it’s not Cumbria but it’s so close, it’s worth mentioning. It’s an independent boutique festival held in Dumfries & Galloway. Set in the stunning Raehills Meadows Eden Festival hosts 13 different stages and includes a kids arena, drive in cinema, comedy club and cocktail bars in the woods. Art is essential in creating its completely immersive atmosphere.

Acts include Chinese Man, This is the kit, John Cooper Clarke, Mr Motivator and a DJ set from author Irvine Welsh. www.edenfestival.co.uk

forgotten lands, 7 - 8 june Forgotten Lands Festival (formerly known as Stepping Stones) will play host to a plethora of musical legends including folk troubadour Michael Chapman, Multi BBC Folk Award winner Jim Causley and Rory McLeod amongst others..

Held on Friday 7th-8th June 2019 (with some additional community events on Sunday 9th) at Stones Barn in Bewcastle, Cumbria.

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Music on the Marr, 18 -21 July A not-for-profit festival that celebrates music and diversity.

Centred on the Marr (the village green) in Castle Carrock, venues include the main marquee, the school, the church, and the pub.

There are workshops, wandering magicians, circus acts, poetry, traditional dancing, yoga and an arts market. Homemade food can be found in the Magnificent Tea Emporium and there’s guided nature trails over the weekend. Acts include The Baghdaddies, Blazin Fiddles and many more… www.musiconthemarr.com

Aspatria Music Festival, 20 - 21 July An annual non-profit 3 day, 1500 capacity live music festival held on the grounds of Aspatria RUFC. It has a fantastic view of the fells and is situated less than a 2-minute walk from the shops. Formerly known as “Spyatstock” it was originally setup in 2013 and aims to help charities as the festival grows.

Acts include tribute performances from Pink, The Greatest Showman, Oasis, Pink Floyd and ACDC. www.aspatriamusicfestival.co.uk

Kendal Calling, 25 - 28 July Kendal Calling is Cumbria’s premier music and arts festival.

Held at Lowther Deer Park and set in beautiful surroundings it has grown from a 900 capacity event in 2006 to a 25,000 capacity event that has cemented its reputation as the UK’s best medium sized festival.

This years headlines include the Courteeners, Manic Street Preachers, Nile Rodgers and the legend himself, Sir Tom Jones.

There will be many more musicians, workshops, events and comedians like Josh Widdcombe and Reginald D Hunter. www.kendalcalling.co.uk

Solfest, 23 -25 August It was announced that this will be the last ever Solfest. That’s a shame but the festival plans to go out in style and is set to go back to its humble, family friendly beginnings. Definitely one not to miss! From disco to dance or reggae to rock, Solfest has something to offer everyone. With seven stages, each with a distinct character, it hosts an astonishing variety of performers over the festival weekend. Every visitor will find what they came looking for and discover something new. www.solfest.org.uk The Carlisle Guide

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Mar y Poppins 2 Film Night Cornerstone, Carlisle

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Strictly Come Razzing Hallmark Hotel Carlisle · Carlisle

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Cinema Cafe Mar y Poppins Returns S t H e r b e r t ’s C a r l i s l e , C a r l i s l e

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Parallel Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle

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Movie Night Carlisle Vineyard Church, Carlisle

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All Singalongadancathon!

Cosmic Studios, Carlisle

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The Pride of Ireland Show Sands Centre, Carlisle

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T h e B i g F a t C o s m i c Va r i e t y S h o w Cosmic Studios, Carlisle

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Lady Ella University of Cumbria: Arts and Humanities · Carlisle

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R o a d To N o w h e r e Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle

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Wine Club: E n g l a n d V S T h e R e s t o f T h e Wo r l d The Halston · Carlisle

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BARE: A Pop Opera (Musical) Stanwix Theatre · Carlisle Running until the May 1

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SUP FEST 2019 Drybeck Farm · Carlisle

JUNE Wa l l a c e & G r o m i t ’s M u s i c a l M a r v e l s Sands Centre, Carlisle

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Picnic Cinema: Withnail & I 21 U n c l e M o n t y ’s C o t t a g e J U LY Picnic Cinema: Pulp Fiction Kirklinton Hall

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B r e x i t S p e c i a l - T h e Wo r s t o f E u r o p e Outrageous Nightclub Carlisle · Carlisle

“’Naming The View’, 09 We t h e r a l V i l l a g e C o m m u n i t y H a l l Justin Moorhouse: Nor thern Joker 16 Old fire station · Carlisle JUNE 01

James Acaster Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Larry Dean - Bampot Old fire station · Carlisle

Carlisle ‘Village People’ Pop-Up Comedy Club 26 with Robert White The Halston · Carlisle 6688

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H i d d e n Tr e a s u r e s - G a m e o f B o n e s : Skeleton Discover y Session Tu l l i e H o u s e M u s e u m & A r t G a l l e r y Tr u s t

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Murder at the Movies - Murder Mystery Evening Gables Hotel Gretna · Carlisle

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Hormonal Housewives Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Sands Centre, Carlisle

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The Green Room nominated for top awards

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arlisle’s Green Room Theatre have been nominated for several NODA awards recently. The National Operatic and Dramatic Association are prestigious prizes that acknowledge high quality productions nationwide.

In 2016 “A Chorus of Disapproval” was nominated for best drama and Seb Coombe was nominated for best actor while another production, “One Man Two Guvnors” was awarded the runner up prize in the same year, which was a fantastic achievement.

They have robbed the bank next door to a funeral parlour and have returned to Hal’s home to hide-out with the loot.

Hal’s mother has just died and the pair conceal the money in her coffin. The plot thickens in this topsy-turvy comedy which will have the audience in stitches. The play has been called a ‘Fruedian nightmare’, sporting with superstitions about death and life.

Tickets for all performances are available from Carlisle Tourist Information Office for £9 (concessions £8).

Drop in to book or call 01228 598596 to book.

Last year’s production of “Holiday Snap” has received three further nominations. The production is up for best drama, while Caroline Robertson is nominated for Best Actress and John Metcalfe nominated for Best Actor.

The nominations are proof that a great night out awaits those who venture into the West Walls Theatre.

The next production is the classic comedy “Allo Allo” from the 13th to the 18th of May. Adapted from the longrunning TV series, Allo Allo centres around Rene Artois, the cowardly café-owner with an eye for the ladies who gets caught up in the madcap escapades of the French Resistance. All the while desperately trying to ingratiate himself with the occupying forces.

The stage adaptation features the familiar gags and all your favourite characters such as Edith, Rene’s tone deaf wife, Officer (good moaning) Crabtree, Michelle (I will say this only once) of the resistance and Gestapo officer, Herr Flick.

Allo Allo is a broad comedy, with elements of farce, physical comedy, visual gags, ridiculous fake accents and sexual innuendo. What’s not to like?

‘Loot’ will follow later in the summer from the 1st to the 6th of July. It’s a black farce that follows the fortunes of two young amateur thieves, Hal and Dennis.

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Yo g a B e g i n n e r s C o u r s e 07 T h e Yo g a S t u d i o C a r l i s l e , C a r l i s l e

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Carlisle Sling Library sling meet (10 - 1pm) Hebron Church, Botchergate

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Monthly Farmers Market Houghton Village Hall Farmers’ Market

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S i n g fo r a D ay O a k Tr e e A n i m a l s ’ C h a r i t y, C A 4 8 J A

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Carlisle Colour Run C A R L I S L E R AC E C O U R S E · C a r l i s l e

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D o g Wo r k s h o p : C a l m O a k Tr e e A n i m a l s ’ C h a r i t y, C A 4 8 J A

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G r a p h g a n C r o c h e t ( a k a C 2 C ) Wo r k s h o p Sooz in The Shed · Carlisle

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D o g Wo r k s h o p : L E a s h o f f G a m e o n O a k Tr e e A n i m a l s ’ C h a r i t y, C A 4 8 J A

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O a k Tr e e B i r t h d a y B a s h ! !

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Suepa Cool Designs 1 4 - C h a i n M a i l l e B y z a n t i n e B r a c e l e t Wo r k s h o p Sooz in The Shed · Carlisle 15

M a r b l i n g M ay Old Fire Station · Carlisle , Cumbria

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C a r l i s l e C i t y G h o s t To u r Carlisle City Centre

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C a r l i s l e C i t y U r b a n Tr a i l R u n Carlisle Cathedral · Carlisle, Cumbria

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Monthly Farmers Market Houghton Village Hall Farmers’ Market

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Diverse Cumbria Awards 2019 The Halston · Carlisle, Cumbria

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Summer Fair O a k Tr e e A n i m a l s ’ C h a r i t y, C A 4 8 J A

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F a l k l a n d s 3 7 N o r t h We s t R e u n i o n Carlisle Ex Services Mens Club Ltd

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Pe t B l e s s i n g . 1 1 0 t h B i r t h d ay O a k Tr e e A n i m a l s ’ C h a r i t y, C A 4 8 J A

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FeelGoodFest Kirklinton Hall · Carlisle

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Wo r k s h o p s F o r I n s p i r a t i o n Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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Carlisle Sling Library sling meet (10 - 1pm) Hebron Church, Botchergate

I n n e r C o o l - H ow t o S t ay C a l m | M e d i t a t i o n 1 8 h a l f d ay c o u r s e | w i t h G e n D e m a Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre Carlisle Sling Library sling meet (10 - 1pm) 18 Hebron Church, Botchergate S o lw ay A i r M u s e u m 18 S o lw ay Av i a t i o n M u s e u m · C a r l i s l e C a r l i s l e Ve g a n F a i r 19 Farplace Animal Rescue Charity Shop

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Ta b l e t o p S a l e - S u n d a y 1 9 t h M a y 2 0 1 9 Pirelli Spor ts and Social Club · Carlisle

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Pebble Ar t Fun The Friends of Hammonds Pond · Carlisle

Culture , Kindness & Collaboration 2 1 - a k i n d e r w ay t o l i ve People First Conference Centre · Carlisle

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Fun Archer y Sessions Ta l k i n Ta r n C o u n t r y P a r k · C a r l i s l e

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D o g Wo r k s h o p : F o c u s O a k Tr e e A n i m a l s ’ C h a r i t y, C A 4 8 J A

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R a t R a c e P r o j e c t : H a d r i a n ’s E n d t o E n d Carlisle, Cumbria · Carlisle

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C u m b r i a Ve g a n F e s t i v a l Sands Centre · Carlisle

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A f t e r n o o n Te a a t N e t h e r b y H a l l Netherby Hall · Carlisle

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A f t e r n o o n Te a a t N e t h e r b y H a l l Netherby Hall · Carlisle

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Dazed and Confused

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oll up! Roll up! The Mechanical Circus exhibition is making its debut appearance at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

Discover the secrets of the fairground with exhibits designed to baffle, bemuse and bewilder.

The Fantastic Fairground Factory exhibition allows visitors to peek behind the scenes of the mechanical marvels, games, automata and hands on activities of the funfair.

Automata has fascinated us for thousands of years. From the Ancients Greeks to the most lavish aristocratic courts of Europe, automated machines have charmed and deceived delighted onlookers. Fairs and touring carnivals developed automation into an art form as their nightly shows tricked money straight from the pockets of the gathered audience.

Whether it’s to swindle or entertain automated machines are a technical marvel and this exhibition is a real eye opener for all the family. It allows everyone to experience and understand all the fun of the fair (and the science behind it!).

With marble runs, zoetrope, optical illusions, buzz wire races and highly humorous automata in a magical vibrant setting it’s an exhibition for all ages to enjoy.

Fantastic Fairground Factory is a touring exhibition from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, which has come a long way from a single workshop in the southern city of Falmouth.

They are now world leaders in automata and continue the tradition with an emphasis on art, rather than technological sophistication. The group played a central role in the revival of automata from the 1970’s onwards and founder Sue Jackson championed the idea of automata as a form of contemporary art.

Join Tullie House for the Fantastic Fairground Factory opening celebration from 11am – 4pm on the 29th and 30th of June. To celebrate there’ll be exciting activities and fairground themed craft workshops to further explore the marvellous world of automata and the fun of the fair.

You can also join Tullie House every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the summer holidays for a range of crafts and activities themed around this once in a lifetime exhibition.

Fantastic Fairground Factory runs from the 29th of June 2019 until the 6th of October.

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WESTERN WALKS:

Catbells and Derwentwater Lakeshore Distance - Approx 3.5 miles/5.7 kms Time - 3 hours approx plus stops Difficulty - Moderate Starting point - Hawes End Landing Stage Ascent - 1,500 feet, 457 metres.

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atbells may be much maligned by the seasoned walker who prefers fell tops without the crowds but that is no reason to dismiss it as a walk.

On a weekend or a bank holiday, expect Catbells to be crowded and it’s best to attempt the summit early in the morning or out of season because it’s proximity to Keswick makes it very popular. A short ride on the launch will place you of the foot of Catbells and this accessibility paves the way for floods of tourists.

But it’s also what makes this summit a wonderful and complete walk because Catbells rewards walkers of all ages and abilities with spectacular panoramic views.

Car parks are hard to find in Skelgill, so the best option is to leave the car in Keswick and jump on the launch.

Our walk begins from the jetty at Hawes End where we follow the path up to the road. From the cattle grid, walk up the road 50 metres and it’s impossible to miss the path on your left as it zig-zags through the bracken.

The ascent of Catbells (spelt ‘Cat Bells’ on the OS map) makes an almost perfect short fell walk. The climb is an exciting and the views throughout are superb. The climb starts immediately and while there are a couple of steep rocky sections where hands need to be taken out of pockets, these are easily surmounted and there are no dangers.

More of a clamber than a scramble, it’s well rewarded and with so much stretching out below it’s almost impossible to take the views in. Keswick, Derwent Water and Borrowdale are on one side while the Newlands Valley stretches away on the other. Catbells is surrounded by the Western Fells and some of the more famous names are Skiddaw, Blencathra and Causey Pike.

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Our wonderful aeronautical history

If you have the energy you can continue further on to Maiden Moor and complete the Newlands Horseshoe but our walk drops down off Catbells to the shores of Derwent Water.

It’s an easy descent down the path which has been much improved in recent years. Reaching Hause Gate we leave the ridge path and continue to descend towards Manesty.

Follow a track through Manesty Park and you’ll arrive at Myrtle Bay on the shore of Derwent Water.

Down on the lake shore there are so many options open to you it’s impossible to make a recommendation. You can walk around the lake back to Keswick or head for any number of jetties and wait for the launch to pick you up.

The lakeshore walk is dramatically different from the earlier climb and if the summit was spectacular then the shore is magical.

Catbells and Derwent Water is a short walk but it packs a lot in. With a boat ride, a summit and maybe a picnic down by the lake, it’s essentially the best of the Lake District in a bite sized walk.

This walk is suggested by Andrew Locking who is a keen local fell walker. For more information on his walks visit www.andrewswalks.co.uk Photos by Andrew Locking

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he Solway Aviation Museum is home to a collection of aircraft, artefacts and displays reflecting Britain’s position as a world leader in aircraft design and innovation at the dawn of the jet age.

Based at Carlisle airport, the museums’ primary objective is the preservation of our aviation heritage. Run entirely by a team of volunteers the museum is fascinating and their collection focuses on post war British jets that entered service with the Royal Air Force during the 1950’s and 60’s.

The star of the show is the Vulcan Bomber and access to the cockpit is included in your admission. The Vulcan is a British icon and is synonymous with the Cold War and Britain’s nuclear deterrent.

Other planes in the collection include the Hawker Hunter, Electric Canberra, Electric Lightning, Armstrong Whitworth Meteor, Percival Sea Prince, McDonnell-Douglas Phantom and the Sikorsky S.55 Helicopter. The latter is the only example of it’s type to be preserved in a UK museum.

They also have numerous halls and rooms dedicated to artifacts and various eras. The Crosby Room details the fascinating history of the civilian life of Carlisle Airport over many years, while the Engine Hall houses a superb collection that reveal how aircraft have developed. In the Carlisle Airport room you’ll find a realistic mock up of the airports WWII control tower.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays from Easter to the end of October the Solway Aviation Museum is also open on bank holidays.

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Hop to it Caring for your rabbit with vets4pets

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Enrichment items such as cardboard tubes, tunnels and balls are great for entertaining playful rabbits. They are also very sociable animals and should be kept in pairs if possible.

Introducing rabbits to each other for the first time can be tricky, do so slowly and seek advice from the vet.

Ideally rabbits should not be kept with other species but remember, interaction with their humans is just as important as with fellow rabbits.

Rabbits can live for up to 12 years and be very rewarding pets but they do need lots of care and attention.

Hay should make up 85-90% of your rabbits’ diet. Rabbits’ teeth continuously grow so chewing on hay reduces overgrowth and the painful problems associated with this. They need really high levels of fibre to keep their gut in constant motion and their digestive system working correctly.

abbits are Britain’s third most popular pet.

They are highly intelligent, inquisitive animals, each with their own unique personality.

Rabbits are extremely energetic animals and need lots of space to run and jump around. They should have a safe hiding place and a separate toilet area. If their house is outside, it should be sheltered with plenty of warm bedding and be well ventilated. If your rabbit lives indoors, make sure the house is rabbit-proof!

Muesli based diets encourage ‘selective feeding’ which can increase the risk of dental disease, gut stasis and flystrike.

These diets are also generally high in sugar leading to obesity. Fresh fruit, vegetables and nuggets can be fed to add variety and nutrition. Fresh water should always be available.

Rabbits are prey animals and will generally hide signs of illness. Rabbits should be vaccinated yearly against Myxomatosis and VHD. With warmer weather the risk of flystrike increases. Daily grooming is a great way to bond with your rabbit and check for signs of illness. Neutering your rabbit will avoid unwanted litters, can help reduce aggressive behaviour and reduce the risk of certain cancers.

The majority of rabbit health issues can be easily prevented by correct diet, housing and grooming. If you need any advice or help we are always here.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook at Vets4Pets Carlisle or call us on 01228 547956

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OAK TREE ANIMALS’ CHARITY

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity Needs You! O ak Tree Animals’ Charity, located in Wetheral Shields near Carlisle, has a great deal to offer.

Not only is it a centre for everyone seeking expert advice for their cats, dogs and horses, the charity tackles issues affecting the community, including feral cat colonies and animal boarding to improve animal welfare in our region. The Oak Tree team also work proactively to ensure pets and owners are able to stay together wherever possible and avoid unnecessary stress.

There are so many ways you can get involved with this local charity and the key way is to volunteer some of your time.

The charity is looking for people to help in their shops in Carlisle and Keswick, and their Barkery Tearoom at the main site in Wetheral. With an abundance of events coming up in 2019 they would love to recruit more volunteers.

Without volunteers, Oak Tree would not have the capacity to reach as many animals or pet owners as it does. In 2018 Oak Tree helped more than 1,700 animals in the local region and you could assist them to help even more this year!

Volunteers are very much members of the OTAC family and welcomed with open arms. Make a difference, meet people, learn new skills, become part of our community and take on a challenge. These are some of the benefits you can gain from volunteering.

If you are interested please email volunteer@oaktreeanimals. org.uk or telephone their Volunteer Coordinator on 01228 560082, Ext 224.

The Charity’s main site is open 7 days a week, while the shop in the Lanes is open Monday to Saturday and the Keswick shop is open Wednesday to Sunday. All stores are open from 10am until 4pm.

Keep an eye out for upcoming events and fundraising ideas by visiting their website at www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk or by liking their Facebook Page, following them on Twitter or Instagram!

Or give Oak Tree Animal Charity a call on 01228 560082.

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New volunteering opportunities at Hospice furniture shop

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ater this year a local hospice’s Carlisle Furniture Shop will begin opening on a Sunday and they are now calling on the local community to help make this possible.

Since opening in 2015 the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice Furniture Shop on Madford Retail Park, Carlisle, has proven to be a popular way for the local community to support the hospice.

Whether volunteer or purchasing items, the kindness of the local community has helped to raise almost £1,000,000 for the local charity.

The Carlisle based charity are now setting their sights on opening the shop seven days a week and are looking for the support of the local community to make this possible. Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw are encouraging people to volunteer their time and skills to help open the shop on a Sunday.

From assisting customers to assembling and displaying furniture, volunteers play an important role in the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Furniture Shop. The shop will be open from 11am to 4pm with volunteering shifts available from 11am to 2pm and 1pm to 4pm.

Anne Hall, Retail Manager, said “Over the last 4 years the Furniture Shop has been a popular destination for people looking to purchase items of furniture and household items.

By opening the shop on a Sunday we are hoping to attract more customers to the shops and raise more money for the hospice.

“We would also like to thank everybody who has donated items to the furniture shop. It is thanks to your wonderful, good quality donations we have been able to raise almost £1,000,000 since 2015. The money raised from the Furniture Shop and all the other Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw shops will help to provide the highest standards of care, support and activities to children and young adults with life limiting illnesses.”

If you would like to help the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Furniture Shop open on a Sunday please contact the Retail Team on 01228 817612 or pop into the shop Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm.

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A Long Road Ahead

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hen George Johnstone’s daughter Lizzie was diagnosed with Chron’s disease his family's life was turned upside down.

“I had absolutely no clue what trouble this would be. I assumed Chron’s could be treated with something straight forward like a change in diet, but it’s not that easy because there is no cure. I’m keen to raise money but the need to raise awareness for bowel disease is important too.”

George plans to run for Crohn’s & Colitis UK in a series of events that include the London marathon and ultra marathon events like the Hadrian's Wall 69 mile. Running from Carlisle to Newcastle is not everyone’s cup of tea but Lizzie has taught George a thing or two about bravery and he feels his efforts pale in comparison.

“She was 14 when she was diagnosed two years ago and it was really challenging for her. Lizzie has had to live with a Nasogastric Tube which means she has spent months being fed a liquid only diet through a tube up her nose. She has had numerous hospital appointments, scans, X-rays and MRI's. She is taking all sorts of pills and tablets and receiving IV infusions that take 4/5 hours a time at the RVI in Newcastle. At that age it’s very brave to continue going to school and this year she’s taking her GCSE 's.”

Chrone’s is a chronic condition, which means it’s incurable.

At present the best case scenario is to manage the condition so Lizzie can live a relatively normal life. George anticipates running the wall will take him somewhere around 15 - 16 hours but by putting his own body on the line and raising money he hopes a cure can be found.

George has already completed the first two of his challenges, the Deer Stalker, a night time obstacle race and the London Marathon. However the rest of his year will be busy as he trains for numerous ultra marathons like Man vs Lakes, the Ultra tour of Edinburgh and Survival of the fittest obstacle race.

To show George your support visit www.justgiving. com and search for George Johnstone, his page Running for crohn's 2019 should be top of the list.

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Brian not slowing down after MBE

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ince the passing of his wife in 2009 due to Type 1 Diabetes Brian Hough, of Stanwix, has made it his mission to raise money, and more importantly awareness, of the condition.

Brian’s hard work and dedication was recognised when he was awarded an MBE for services to the Cumbrian community and to Diabetes UK in the 2019 New Years Honours List.

But Brian has no intention of slowing down his campaign to fight the condition, the effects of which can be mitigated.

He said: “18 months ago I was appointed a Cumbrian ambassador by the charity and we’re looking to build a network of people that want to help and develop a more coordinated approach across the county. Sharing ideas and increasing awareness can help tremendously.”

2019 is shaping up to be another busy year for Brian as he increases his fundraising efforts.

A lot of fundraising is done in the traditional way and you’ll find collection tins in city centre pubs, sports clubs and Cumbria University.

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However, Brian has also taken a more innovative approach to raise awareness and funds.

“The money that I personally would have donated to the charity I use to sponsor local sports teams. In return for sponsorship the teams have the fund logo on their playing shirts and adopt the fund as their club charity, then raising more money than I could donate alone."

It’s a clever approach because the charity benefits and the teams gain a sponsor, a win win for both. A sporting team naturally promotes healthy living which can mitigate the effects of diabetes and help stop the development of Type 2.

Chances are you’ll see players from the Creighton Rugby Union Club, Creighton Rangers Football Club or the UniSun Mental Health football team, on sports fields across Cumbria or out fundraising through events like golf days, raffles, sponsored bike rides or other events.

If you do see them, please give generously, you could help bring forward the time when we live in a world without diabetes.

Brian also has a just giving page which can be found at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ lorraine-hough-tribute-fund

S O LWAY W I L D L I F E

WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH NUMBER 58 THE SPINY SPIDER CRAB (MAIA SQUINADO)

By Mark Vollers

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f the three better known species of Spider Crab found in UK waters, including the Solway Firth, potentially the largest is the Spiny Spider Crab which can reach 20cm across the shell.

One thing all Spider Crabs have in common is the habit of attaching and then encouraging the growth of seaweed on their shells, providing them such good camouflage so as to be able to virtually disappear from sight on the seabed.

They have a varied diet, feeding on seaweeds, molluscs and carrion. Like all crabs they must shed their hard outer shell in order to grow, and during this process they are soft and vulnerable. In order to reduce risk of predation at this time Spider Crabs gather together and form large clumps, with the soft newly moulted crabs protected in the centre.

The cast off old shells resulting from such an event can be washed up on beaches en masse, giving all the appearance of some ecological disaster! This is also an opportunity for these otherwise solitary animals to mate.

They are known to travel long distances ( up to 30 miles) during their annual migration to deeper waters in Autumn.

Spider Crabs have considerable commercial value in France and Spain which has resulted in the EU imposing a minimum shell size for landings of 120mm, but in the UK they are relatively unknown as a seafood option and most of the approximately 500 tons landed annually will be exported.

We do on occasion have these crabs in the Aquarium at Maryport but more often you will find we have on display it’s smaller relatives the Sea Toad and the Long Legged Spider Crab.

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