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hhhhh the sun is shining and it’s wonderful to feel the sun on your skin again giving you the feeling that summer is well and truly on its way – fingers crossed this weather lasts and we have a summer like last year.

Everything seems a bit more positive when the sun is out and things are definitely looking bright for Carlisle’s music scene. The Old Fire Station Arts Centre opens later this month creating another fantastic venue for our talented local artists to showcase their work.

The Old Fire Station joins Carlisle’s existing premier music venues such as The Brickyard, The Venue and The Sands Centre adding to Carlisle reputation for awesome, live music and showing that Carlisle really is a MUSIC City.

The start of the summer sees Carlisle and the surrounding areas come alive with the sound of music with Irby Music festival (May 22-23), Kirklinton’s Opera (May 30), Stepping Stones (June 12-13), Lanercost Music Festival (June 21-28) and Carlisle Music City (July 17-19) kicking off the local festivals.

If music’s not your thing our Out and About section is back and packed full of great ideas for days out.

Now get out there and enjoy the sun while it lasts.

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The Carlisle Guide | Contents

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KEY FEATURES

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Madness

On their way to Carlisle

10-11 Claire Sweeney Sex in Suburbia

Midsummer Festival at Kirklinton Hall 20-21 Jimmy Latta 14-15

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From the Golf Courses of Europe

22-23 Quintinshill Rail Disaster Wartime Pressures

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Cumberland Show

Ideal Blend of Town & Country

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LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

Bridget Foster Laying the Perfect Foundation 36-37 Forget About the Price Tag 32-33

FOOD

Treat yourself

46-47 Alan Spedding Recipe Curing Salmon

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MOTORING & SPORT

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Honda Still Safe!

Winners 9 Years Running

WHAT’S ON

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62-71 What's On Listings Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

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Feature | Madness

CARLISLE RACECOURSE

prepares for a little bit of

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t’s not just the horses and the jockey’s that will be raring to go at Carlisle Racecourse on Saturday July 4.

Madness are ready at the starting gates to kick-start their new tour Grandslam Madness. Carlisle Racecourse is one of 20 outdoor gigs that Madness are embarking on this summer, Suggs said: “It’s great to do something new; something not done before. And it really feels like a tour of the people in places where they can have fun – where we can have fun.”

“Touring for years on end is what drains the lifeblood out of a lot of acts that I see. We try and make each tour unique and special. This one’s special as no one has ever done something like this – as big as this – at sporting venues like this. It’s a Madness madcap idea and we know people will respond to it.”

Football clubs, rugby grounds and cricket clubs are among the list of venues on their new tour but it's the races Suggs is looking forward to, he said: “Racecourses are great, we’ve played a few in the past where there have been a few races and then you get a bit of Madness. It’s an unbeatable combination.”

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Despite looking forward to the Racecourse gigs betting is not a game that Suggs has ever been particularly good at, he explained: “I have a few flutters every now and then and have a bit of luck on the horses. I’m not a gambling man generally but I like it when you can see the steam coming out of the horses’ nostrils and that whole thing in front of you. I do like it but I’m a terrible loser which has been my saving grace as far as gambling is concerned. It’s stopped me getting too involved.”

“I did wake up with a greyhound in my bed once. We had been to a charity auction at Walthamstow dog track and there was an auction for the greyhound and we won. I came home with a greyhound, which my wife was quite thrilled about. He did alright actually, we called him Nutty Boy and he went on to win quite a few races. That was quite a nice time and the nearest I ever got to be an Alex Fergusonesque race horse owner. Turning up at the track as a dog owner was quite an experience.”

Madness aren’t as young as they used to be but there shows still have a tremendous energy Suggs said: “It’s like preparing for war, a war of fun y’know? A war of fun and frolics but,

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unlike the Romans, we are going to unleash heaven. I have a suspicion that if I didn’t have a few tequila shots before I went onstage I wouldn’t be quite as lubricated in the joints.

Tequila and orange juice is the secret of keeping those limbs loose! I suppose our rituals are now so ingrained that I don’t notice what the rest of the band are doing!”

After 25 years together Madness show no signs of giving up, they’re not releasing as much music as they used to but they’re connecting with younger audiences, so what’s their secret? Suggs said: “I think the reason we endure is that we genuinely do enjoy ourselves. From the very beginning you could see the joy in the early videos we made and hear it in the records.”

Anyone who has ever heard a Madness song knows that they are about having fun and there'll be no shortage of that when they perform at Carlisle Racecourse, Suggs said: “We can change the setlist nightly if we wish. The main thing is to keep it exciting for yourself, that’s the way to ensure the audience is kept excited too.”

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Feature | The Oaks

Take a sneak peak at brand new bungalows.

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ooking for a brand new bungalow in the quiet semi-rural splendour of the Scottish borders, but with easy access to Carlisle and Gretna for shopping and services? Then you need to take a sneak peak at the newly released one and two bedroom designs that are now available at The Oaks in Longtown.

The Oakmere Homes part exchange scheme provides a trouble-free route to a brand new home by offering full market value for a purchaser’s existing property based on two independent valuations. That means buyers can simply make their choice, and then sit back and relax while looking forward to a firm move-in date.

Bungalow buyers at The Oaks are sitting pretty in some of the most comfortable homes in Cumbria with outstanding levels of insulation, full double-glazing and super-efficient heating systems to ensure energy bills are kept to a minimum.

Weekend visitors can reserve the latest one-bedroom bungalow for just £99,950, a popular choice with buyers seeking to downsize from family homes to something which is less expensive to run.

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of properties which start from just £139,950. Each offers spacious accommodation with two double bedrooms and distinctive design features including a stylish fitted kitchen, beautiful bathroom, and a dining room and lounge with French windows giving access to the garden.

Every brand new bungalow at The Oaks comes with a 10 year warranty from UK industry leaders NHBC to offer complete peace of mind and virtually zero maintenance.

Oakmere Homes Sales Manager Greg Johnson, explains: “Modern building standards mean our new homes are far more energy efficient than existing housing stock and buyers are surprised at how low their bills are for the year. Add to that our quality award-winning construction team and the easy-to-move option offered by full market value part exchange and you have the perfect package, with a growing bungalow community in a quiet and friendly location.”

Visit The Oaks now to choose your perfect bungalow – the development is open Thursday to Monday between 11.00am and 5.00pm Or call Sheila Ferguson on 01228 370602.

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Making the most of

bad dates

Food & Drink Feature | Sex in| Suburbia Marmalade Orange Creme-Brulee

Sex in Suburbia

CARLISLE SANDS CENTRE

Friday May 22

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ave you ever experienced the combination of nerves and excitement of a first date, quickly followed by the sinking feeling of disappointment when you realise that the person you are sitting opposite is not the one for you? Claire Sweeney assures you that you’re not alone with her show Sex in Suburbia. Here she talks to Ali Hipkin about touring, bad dates and motherhood.

Liverpool’s Sweetheart takes to the stage at Sands Centre on Friday May 22 in Sex in Suburbia, a comedy musical about finding Mr Right. Written Claire Sweeney and Mandy Muden the play went down a storm with audiences when it opened in Liverpool last year and Claire is very excited about taking it on tour, she said: “We’ve had a great response so far. We take the audience through every emotion and they enjoy themselves so much that they get up to dance in the aisles and sing along to the big musical anthems.”

The play follows Britain's leading Agony Aunt, Penny Crowe as she hosts a late-night radio phone-in and takes calls about dates from hell and the occasional one from heaven.

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Claire said: “The inspiration for the play was all the appallingly bad dates my friends and I have ever experienced. We’d tell each other what had happened and get over the horror of the experiences by laughing about them. Then, about two years ago, my close friend Mandy Muden and I started writing them all down in my front room with the notion of turning them into a comedy. At first we weren’t even sure if we were funny!”

“Quite a bit of it is based on me. There’s a character in the play called Cheryl who’s looking for Mr Right and wants a baby and that was me a few years ago; busy working and travelling and just not having that support network at home.”

“In the original show I played a relationship expert, but this time around I play myself – a working mum with a baby. I decided to update it because my baby boy Jaxon, who was born in September, has changed my outlook on life around.

As a result, I’ve injected my own personal experiences of motherhood into the show.”

"The inspiration for the play was all the appallingly bad dates my friends and I have ever experienced. We’d tell each other what had happened and get over the horror of the experiences by laughing about them."

Those who are a little prudish needn’t worry though, Claire insists that the show is all about having fun, she said: “There’s nothing vulgar about our show; we’ve made it sympathetic and most of all, amusing.”

So are women better at dealing with bad dates then men?

“Absolutely. Don’t over analyse things, you’ve just got to laugh it off and make light of the situation and that’s what we do with the play and it’s all based on real stories.”

And as far as Claire’s concerned having a string of bad dates is a rite of passage that we all need to go through, she said: “Our audiences include women from all generations - we’ve had grandmothers, mothers and daughters coming to the show on a family outing – and they can all relate to many of the stories we tell.”

But this is by no means just a play for women Claire said: “At first we assumed it would be a comedy for women, but we’ve seen men coming, too. During a matinee performance I saw a whole group of fellas fill a row, and at the bar in the interval I asked them why they’d come.

They replied that one of their mates had seen it, loved it and recommended it and so they’d come along as part of a lads’ day out. There are elements of the show that men can definitely relate to.”

But the play isn’t based purely on personal experiences, Claire said: “There were things that we had to research and elaborate on. There’s a story in there about swingers; I’ve never done any swinging and neither have any of my friends but we were saying there’s always one in a couple that wants to do it more than the other and I really wanted to write something about that.”

The play takes down the fourth wall and involves the audience in the play; there’s even a chance for members of the audience to get on stage, Claire explained: “We have a slot in the show where the audience can share their dating nightmares. Instead of ‘Blind Date’ we call it ‘Bad Date’.

Last night we had someone on stage who was a swinger; Heather the swinger from Mansfield. She had a bandage on her arm; she said she’d hurt it falling out of a sex swing, but we’ve also had people on stage saying how much they love each other, so it shows allsorts.”

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Feature | Lanercost Festival

LANERCOST FESTIVAL 2015 bigger than ever!

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eralded a few years ago by one of its sponsors, the Hadfield Trust, as ‘one of the best festivals of its kind’, Lanercost Festival continues to develop and expand, boosted by its glorious setting at Lanercost Priory.

The festival started in 2004 and as David Bamford of the Committee says “it continues to build on firm foundations laid down over the past 11 years”. Certain popular elements are retained from year to year such as the

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Chetham’s School of Music concert, which showcases exciting young talent; the Young Musicians’ competition; and the Sunday night finale concert by the Festival Chorus.

This Chorus attracts choral singers from a wide geographic area and offers an opportunity to perform in or to hear a large-scale choral piece. This year Carl Orff ’s dramatic Carmina Burana makes a return visit (it was last performed in 2009) under the Direction of Jolyon Dodgson from Carlisle Cathedral. Its previous performance saw the audience give it a rapturous standing ovation: can this year’s Festival achieve the same accolade? This year it will be preceded by a hog roast so fingers crossed for dry weather!

Lanercost Festival is not just a festival for music and the arts but for the local community as well. It continues to encourage participation from the surrounding rural population, be it adults or children. The number of venues has been increased so that Lanercost Cricket Club – which runs a well-attended series of jazz and blues events throughout the year – and Lanercost Tea Room are now hosting performances. The range of ‘arts’ on offer has likewise increased, to include a Short Story competition, the theme ‘Travelling Light’.

In the spirit of truly encompassing all the performing arts, one of the consistent favourites of the Festival since its introduction 5 years ago is the production of a Shakespeare play. This year it is the magical The Tempest, its glorious, musical poetry a fitting complement to the music of the Festival.

This year the number of (free) lunchtime concerts has been increased from two to four. You can buy tickets online. Visit www.lanercostfestival.co.uk for more information about all the performances and to purchase tickets.

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Feature | Kirklinton Hall

FAERIES, FOLLY & FALSETTO

at Kirklinton

The Midsummer Festival:

Faeries, a circus tent, entertainment and good food all in the grounds of the beautiful ruin will make for an unforgettable experience at Kirklintons first Midsummer festival.

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enchanting grounds of Kirklinton Hall will be brought to live by two magical events. Kirklinton Hall will host its second annual opera on Saturday May 30 and its new one day Midsummer festival to mark the Summer Solstice on Saturday June 20.

The one day event, Saturday June 20, will be split into two parts. The first part will be held during the day and will be packed with activities and shenanigans for the whole family. There will be real life Faeries to look after the children and they will be keeping them entertained with storytelling, dancing, crafts and games.

This is not just an

The Marriage of Figaro:

Following the success of last year’s opera, Don Giovanni, Kirklinton Hall will once again prove its versatility as a venue by welcoming guests to experience the glamour, atmosphere and, of course, the sound of the opera. This year will be another of Mozart’s classics;The Marriage of Figaro.

Alice Doyne of Kirklinton Hall said: “Last year’s event was truly wonderful! People gathered with their little picnics looking absolutely stunning. It was just fantastic.”

The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular operas performed worldwide, Alice said: “We are so excited, last year was so great we just know that this year will be twice as good!”

There are 165 tickets available for the opera which are available over the phone or at the Kirklinton ticket office.

The gates will open at around 4:30pm and people are invited to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds before the performance. There will then be a champagne reception at 6:30pm and everybody will pile into the green room for the performance at 7:30pm.

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event for children; in the huge circus tent adults will have the chance to relax, chill out and enjoy some retail therapy and experience some relaxing treatments.

But it doesn’t stop there, as the sun goes down on the day of the Solstice, the second part of the Midsummer Festival kicks off and the party lights come on. The Midsummers Night event will be filled with entertainment, drinks will be flowing and there will be some fantastic live music.

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The evening will have a fantastic party atmosphere thanks to a mini ceilidh which will have everyone dancing, laughing singing and just having a brilliant evening.

It isn’t all singing and dancing; there will be plenty to eat including a huge hog roast, and traditional Cumberland sausage. There will also be some fire sculptures that will light up the night and banish any evil spirits!

The day event will take place from 10am through until 4pm and tickets will cost adults £5 and children (116yrs) £3.

The evening event will cost adults £20 and teens (13-16yrs) £10.

Campingand glamping is available. visit the website for more information.

PHONE: 016977 48850 ADDRESS: Kirklinton Hall, Kirklinton, Carlisle, CA6 6BB, open between 12-5 weekdays and Sundays

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Feature | Carlisle Music City

Friday July 17, 18 & 19

CITY CENTRE is the

ULTIMATE OUTDOOR VENUE

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ummer is fast approaching and that can mean only one thing...festival season! Never to miss out on a chance to showcase local talent Carlisle is preparing for Carlisle Music City on friday July 17 to Sunday July 19.

This year’s Carlisle’s Music City is a little different to last year.

Once again Carlisle city centre will be the stage but the event will only run for two days instead of a week.

The beauty of this free music event festival is that it’s right on your door step. The stage will be firmly planted in the city centre throughout the day but as the sun goes down music venues in Carlisle will open their doors to the event.

Carlisle Music City gives local artists a platform to showcase their music on and to introduce themselves to a wider audience.

Carlisle Music City director, Mark Campbell, said: “There is enormous talent round here, as we’ve discovered over the past three years, and it’s extremely satisfying to give these acts a high profile platform and see them go on to even

greater things. We are looking forward to working more closely with venues starting with The Old Fire Station, which looks to be shaping up into a great gig venue.”

There will be around 10 acts each day. Every act is different with a unique sound and it’s the variety of musicians and styles that make the weekender different to other events.

Cumbrian band My Little Brother is one of the acts announced for Saturday 18. My Little Brother have a good track record and spent a lot of time in 2014 playing festivals all over Cumbria - they have a unique sound that makes them distinctive and memorable.

Local artist Callie Morris has been announced for the Sunday. Callie is unlike any other artist in Cumbria, her ability to rap, sing and play guitar makes her nothing less than brilliant. She can engage the audience and is the perfect artist to have at this event; she is not to be missed.

This event will make for a brilliant weekend; alongside the music there will also be a beer tent and plenty of food stalls to keep your refreshed whilst you enjoy the music.

As the Carlisle Guide went to press the venues were yet to be announced so keep an eye on the Carlisle Music City website and facebook.

Line up Saturday: PARTISAN / HARDWICKE CIRCUS / MYLITTLEBROTHER COSMIC CAT / THE UNSUNG / THE EXILES/ 13 STARS / FADING FACE / CUBAN HEEL Sunday: KONTIKI SUITE / JAKARTA / BRAD KAVANAGH / BEACHMASTER / WEAREQUASARS / THE FREEDOM / CHAPIN-WICKWAR / CALLIE MORRIS

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Feature | Sister Act

to be a class act!

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ister Act the musical is coming to Carlisle Saturday May 30- Sunday May 31. Unfortunately we won’t have Whoopi Goldberg on hand but Carlisle has better in the form of amateur dramatics group Black Eden and they are promising a fantastic show!

Steven Lemmon, one of the organisers at Black Eden said: “This project has been a big one and a lot of work has gone into it to ensure that it’s an unforgettable show!”

Steven and two friends formed Black Eden five years ago when they were students; they’ve come a long way since

May 30th-31st then and Sister Act is their biggest project so far. With a cast of 36 and an excellent show, Steven, his cast and crew are excited about their performances.

Steven said: “It has taken 18 months, a lot of time and money but we can’t wait for the show. The cast is made up of so many different people, from different backgrounds with different interests; it’s a wonderful thing to see them all come together to produce something so fantastic.”

The cast is made up largely of college and university students but there’s also a large percentage of the cast that don’t come from a musical background.

“It’s lovely to see everybody singing together, people who never thought that they would enjoy singing have realised that they love it and they are really enjoying themselves,” said Steven.

The musical comedy is based on the Touchstone Motion picture 'Sister Act' and follows the story of extrovert night club singer Deloris Van Cartier as she witnesses a murder.

Fleeing the clutches of her gangster boyfriend she is placed under witness protection and into the Mother Superior at the Queen of Angels Cathedral.

Steven said: “This project is by far the most challenging we’ve undertaken. But it was so worth it, we can’t wait for the show and we really think that people are going to love it, it is truly hilarious!”

Tickets are available from the Sands Centre. Black Eden are also giving people the opportunity to win their tickets through their Facebook page.

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Feature | Jimmy Latta

From the golf courses of EUROPE to CARLISLE

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anielle Murphy speaks to local golfing celebrity Jimmy Latta about his career as a golfing technician, making golf clubs for some of the world’s top players on the European Tour.

The lighter nights are finally here and for many of us this means one thing……Golf! While the majority of players have to wait until they finish work before they can hit the course there are a lucky few, who have forged a career out of the sport.

When Jimmy first picked up a golf club at the age of 20, he never dreamed it would lead to a career, he said: “I just started going with my mates and having a bit of a laugh but it quickly became a passion for me.”

“I love golf because it’s different; it’s a sport that most people can have a go at.”

In 1992 Jimmy was lucky enough to go on a European tour as a caddy, he said: “I am fortunate to have been able to embark on such an experience. It was amazing working with so many great men of the sport.”

Jimmy’s career has taken him to some amazing places, having travelled the world he has played on hundreds of courses across the world: “Some of the courses I have been to have been amazing like Australia; that was beautiful. However, I have also had some awful experiences, there’s a course in Madeira that is so difficult that it has caused several people fatal heart attacks.”

Jimmy also took on America and worked with Ben Hogan in Texas for five years:“America was fantastic, it’s these experiences that I look back on and realise how lucky I have been.”

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has ever seen, Jimmy said: “The golfers I have worked with were big in the golfing world but to me they were just like everyone else; really down to earth, genuine men. Of course there were words to be had, sometimes, but we never fell out, I did my job and I did it well so there was nothing to be sore about.”

Golf is unlike any other sport. It isn’t like football or rugby, it requires physical stamina and a lot of brain work.

Jimmy now works at Ultimate Golf in Carlisle which is the official fitter for Orka golf clubs in the North of England and Scotland. He makes Custom made clubs for some of the best golfers around, he said: “I really enjoyed what I used to do, but it’s my career now that I truly love. I love making clubs specific to different people. It not only gives me a challenge, but it means I am never making the same thing twice. It also means that the clubs people are playing with are unique to them.”

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Feature |Quintinshill Rail Disaster

Wartime pressures lead to home soil disaster

QUINTINSHILL RAIL DISASTER

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n Saturday May 22 1915, just outside Gretna, the quietness of the local countryside was shattered by a major rail accident. In total, five trains were involved with approximately 230 people were killed and 246 injured, it was the biggest loss of life in a rail accident in British history. The resulting fire burnt for over 24 hours.

More trains were using the railways due to the pressure of wartime. It was early morning, when the signalman shunted a local passenger train onto the south bound main line to enable the scheduled express trains to go past. Two goods trains already occupied the passing loops. At 6.42am, a message came from the neighbouring signal box requesting the acceptance of a late running troop train from Edinburgh.

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The signalman accepted the request. But as the train approached Quintinshill the driver saw the passenger train in front of him. Too late to apply the brakes, the troop train ploughed into the back of the local train.

The old carriages of the troop train was crammed with soldiers from the 7th Battalion,The Royal Scots who were heading to Liverpool to embark for Gallipoli.The impact of the crash reduced the length of this train from 197 metres to 61 metres, trapping many soldiers. Those that fought to get out of the wreckage, stumbled onto the neighbouring rail track. Less than a minute later a second express train from Carlisle ploughed into the wreckage. The escaping gas from the lighting system on the troop train started a fire that spread quickly, killing many who had not died in the crash itself.

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The crash was heard as far as Gretna. In the aftermath there was shock and confusion, which led to a delay in the arrival of the Carlisle fire brigade. Local people immediately rushed to the site and began to help the injured and dying. Medical assistance was sent from Carlisle and Glasgow, and Border Regiment soldiers from Carlisle Castle were drafted in to help.

The injured were taken to the Cumberland Infirmary.

Of the 485 soldiers involved in the crash, 212 men of the Royal Scots died and many were injured. The 58 soldiers who attended roll call were sent to Carlisle, then onward to Liverpool the following day to continue their journey to Gallipoli. Many were too traumatised by their experiences, declared unfit for duty and sent back to Edinburgh to recuperate. There were 2 casualties on the local train and the crew of the troop train were also killed. The crewmen are buried in Stanwix cemetery in Carlisle.

Local people immediately rushed to the site and began to help the injured and dying.

Medical assistance was sent from Carlisle and Glasgow, and Border Regiment soldiers from Carlisle Castle were drafted in to help.

The two signalmen who were on duty that morning were charged with failing to adopt vital safety measures, found guilty, and served a prison sentence for their part in this disaster. With the Country in the throes of war, this horrific loss of life is often hidden by other tragic events on the battlefield. With soldiers dying on the Western Front and the Gallipoli peninsular, this event is all the more tragic for occurring on home soil.

There will be a talk about The Quintinshill Rail disaster by Gordon Routledge on Tuesday May 19 at 6pm, Cumbria’s Museum of Military life.

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Feature| Love your Local Market

CELEBRATING

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an age old tradition

or hundreds of years local markets have been a cornerstone for almost every major settlement in Britain; bringing goods for trade and food from afar to local people. It’s a tradition that continues to this very day so it is only right that we celebrate and acknowledge our local markets whether it’s an indoor market, a continental market or a traditional outdoor market.

Love Your Local Market is an event which spans across two weeks in May from Wednesday May 13Wednesday May 27. The aim is to celebrate our local traders who, like many before them, are providing us with local, original produce and contributing to the economy.

The event started two years ago when the future of our

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local markets looked bleak, for many this would mean a loss of livelihood and many more saw it as losing a part of our national heritage. The Nation-wide event was set up to ensure that our much loved markets were not forgotten about.

Cumbria is full of market places that are bursting with potential and opportunities. Being primarily a farming community our markets have thrived for hundreds of years and will hopefully continue to do so.

Why not head down to your local market and see what you can find? Whether its food, clothes, jewellery, ornaments, plants or more traditional items like meat, fish or fruit and veg you may be surprised by what’s on offer.

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Feature | The Cumberland Show

THE CUMBERLAND SHOW: An ideal blend of town and country

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HERE’S a whole host of things to do and see at this year’s Cumberland Show on Saturday June 14 at Carlisle Racecourse.

The Cumberland Agricultural Society has been promoting our agriculture and rural life for more than 175 years and this is its main annual event, where town meets country.

As the show for the former county of Cumberland – Cumbria since the 1970s – it has been an established annual event in the county town. Formerly it was held by the River Eden, in Bitts Park, close to the castle. Then in 1991 the growing event moved up-river to Rickerby Park and into what was a much larger space. It completely filled the beautiful 100 acre parkland site until 2009 when the risk of flooding reared its ugly head and it was cancelled.

So since 2010 it has been held at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, where the facilities allow it to develop even further with less risk of being affected by the weather.

New to this year, horse carriage driving, a display of modern

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machinery and a special appearance from Titan the Robot.

The 3Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team who have performed across the world and broken eight official Guinness World Records are returning for another year. They will perform four displays throughout the day to amaze onlookers with their jaw-dropping stunts and tricks. There will also be the opportunity to chat to and receive coaching from the Team between displays.

There will be an exhibition of a wide variety of vintage vehicles, (Judging 9:30am; display at 3pm in the Main Ring).

Other entertainment includes The Artizani Street Theatre, Mike Angelo stilt walker and juggler, Terrier Racing and Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling.

This year the Countryside Area will include sheep dog displays, underlining the age old relationship between man and dog, showcasing the skill between handler and their trusty friend, with a fun twist – not to be missed - in the

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Main Ring (12.45). There will also be falconry and gun dog displays, countryside skills and activities and forestry related stands.

There’s all the regular livestock classes, and qualifiers, horses, carriage driving and poultry competitions and a Special Companion Dog section with fun classes to enter so you can bring along your pet and enter on the day.

A model farm will have lots to see including cows being milked, sheep being sheared and there will be chicks, pigs, horses, goats and rabbits.

In the Home Industries Marquees there will be displays from local schools around Carlisle.

There’ll be other displays and adventure activities, games, rides and hundreds of trade stands, craft, produce and shops. •Stagecoach will offer a free bus service to and from the city centre all day

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Feature | What's in a name?

What’s in a name?

BRAMPTON B

rampton is a humble town in the northeast of Cumbria and is famous for its native red sandstone buildings and its markets. However, this lovely little town, close to the border, has a chequered past.

When people first settled in the town in the seventh century it was engrossed in thorny bushes, or brambles and it is thought that this is where towns name derives from as it roughly translates as ‘town of brambles’.

The town has historic links with the Border Reivers and suffered many brutal raids which left it with fires, deaths and thefts.

What’s more, when the Jacobite rebellion was taking hold in 1745 and Bonnie Prince Charlie was perusing his siege on Carlisle he stopped to rest in Brampton. After his victory in Carlisle he headed south but ran into the Duke of Cumberland who quickly re-took Carlisle and the Jacobite rebels were forced to retreat.

Six of the Jacobite rebels that were caught and taken to Brampton, where they were hung, drawn and quartered in front of a large and excited audience. The tree still stands and is now known as the Capon Tree and has a plaque which recognises the event. It is now believed that the souls of the men who died there still haunt the area.

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Another superstition in Brampton is of White witch, also known as Lizzie Batty. Lizzie lived in Brampton until 1817 when she died leaving a legendary legacy.

Lizzie was believed to be a witch because of her unusual clothes, her predictions and her abilities to retrieve lost items when no one else had succeeded. Everyone in the area knew of Lizzie and her ‘powers’ and many went to her for readings about their future, some even travelled from across the county just to get a reading.

However, there were those that were rather upset about Lizzie’s presence and felt that she was bringing bad luck to the area, but she was not burned at the stake as many suspected witches once were.

Lizzie Batty’s spirit is also believed to haunt the streets of Brampton and on the day of her funeral a storm came over the town, which reinforced the suspicion that she was a witch.

If you believe the stories then Brampton is a curious town teaming with spirits.

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Feature | Home & Garden Show

Rubbing some colour into West Cumbria Danielle Murphy talks to Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen ahead of his appearance at this year’s Western Lakes Home and Garden Show.

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amous for his floppy hair, vibrant shirts and sometimes eccentric designs Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen is preparing for his appearance at the West Lakes Home and Garden Show Friday May 15- Saturday May 16 where he will be giving some fabulous presentations about colour.

With his visit drawing ever closer Lawrence seemed excited to be coming back to the Lake District, he said: “I have visited Cumbria before and in my opinion its one of the most beautiful places in the country. As I remember the views are spectacular!”

“I’m really looking forward to coming back. I’ve found that as you draw further away from London interior design becomes more and more unique and individual. People are more expressive in Cumbria and are much more inclined to make their spaces as individual and personal as they can and I love that about the people up there, they’re not afraid to be unconventional and they’re much more experimental.”

Lawrence will be following in the footsteps of his former Changing Rooms colleague’s Anna Ryder Richardson and Lynda Barker who both appeared at the 2014 Home and Garden show. Lawrence’s presentations will revolve around colour and he will delve into the intricate details and science behind colour, he said: “I am going to relish in the opportunity to be rubbing 20 years of experience with colour all over the people of Cumbria.”

Lawrence has previously confessed his hatred of “Beige Mongers” but it seems he’s got bigger bug bears when it comes to colour, he said: “I love so many colours but it all depends on what it’s for, I would have to say greens and blues are some of my favourites to work with. My absolute no go is yellow, yuck! I hate yellow. You can go abroad and yellow compliments a room, but with the greyish green light we have in Britain it just looks like snot. I can’t stand yellow.”

Lawrence is probably best known for his time of TV show Changing Rooms but after eight years on a show that takes design decisions away from the homeowners Lawrences worst experience had nothing to do with anyones reaction.

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He explained: “We were filming an episode about a caravan in the Lake District and after sewing a beautiful cushion cover I came to realise that I had in fact sewn myself via my cuff to the material - not too bad for a worst moment I think.”

Having worked in interior design for over 20 years Lawrence has taken a step back from interior design, his primary focus is now his product lines and his shops in China, he said: “I still love interior design, but I’m focusing on designing my own products, I really enjoy what I’m doing at the minute because it means people have easy access to some of the products I recommend.”

Lawrence has designed everything from cutlery to wallpaper but he doesn’t seem to struggle for inspiration, he made it sound quite simple, he said: “Inspiration is important but it’s where you get it that’s key. I use everyday life, it doesn’t have to come from others in your field; it should come from factors like seasons and people.”

When it comes to interior design people have to have a creative streak and Lawrence spends his time trying to bring that out in others, he said: “I like encouraging people to be experimental and getting them to express their own personality in a room. If you just follow what’s in fashion and what other people are doing you end up with an artificial, fake atmosphere.”

People are now looking for things that are different and making there spaces more colourful, Lawrence said: “Colours are back. For a long time people had their homes like caves with greys and darker colours but I’ve seen a massive rise in the popularity of pastel paints.”

“Accessories are also becoming increasingly popular; people can completely change a room with a few accessories and a lick of paint on a feature wall.”

Lawrence’s busy career means spending long periods of time away from his wife Jackie who manages his offices but who is in charge of the decorating in their home? “It’s very much a negotiation, we both know it’s important that our home reflects both of us, we do have some different tastes but after 25 years it’s not hard to make compromises,” said Lawrence.

Our phone call ended with Lawrence offering some brilliant advice for all those aspiring interior designers out there, he said: “You need to get as much experience as you can so ask friends and family if they need help. Build a portfolio and don’t be afraid to be creative.”

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Health & Beauty | Bridget Foster

BRIDGET FOSTER TELLS US

how to...

LAY THE PERFECT FOUNDATIONS

FOR your LOOK

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he fresh glowing skin and fresh lashes of the Spring Summer 2015 catwalk show that make-up is minimal and simple this season. So I’ve put my eyeliner to one side and replaced it with glowing skin, groomed brows and fresh open eyes.

I have written many articles on skin and foundation, but it seems to be an ongoing and universal problem.

Everyone wants "the perfect foundation" and "the perfect skin" but finding a foundation isn’t like finding love; there isn’t just one foundation for everyone. There are loads to choose from, I change mine according to season and occasion. Creating a good complexion requires the four basics.

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1.

You can use a primer with a glow or tint, blusher and highlighters to define your look.

Social media is flooded with images of flawless make up; photographs are enhanced and the acceptance of the “selfie” means the pressure to look perfect is much more demanding. These strongly contoured looks and beautiful use of colour are great for ideas and inspiration, Good skin prep but remember they have been (skin care) enhanced and are not always real.

2. Concealer (cover) 3. Base (balance) 4. Setting products (stay in place)

Premium brands such as Laura Mercier and Charlotte Tilbury include beautiful glowing foundations and tinted moisturisers. If you ever get an opportunity to visit a larger city they are worth having a look at. Premium brands in the county include Channel Pro Lumiere £34 foundation, a beautiful glowing foundation for all ages and skin types and YSL BB Cream £39 which is

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stunning alone or underneath make up.

Updating your foundation doesn’t have to be expensive. If you’re happy with your current foundation, update it with an illuminating primer. Some have colour some don’t but one with a tint will help your foundation blend into your summer tan.

Try to use less foundation or opt for a tinted moisturiser.

Your concealer should cover any flaws and your base should balance out your skin tone and give a finish to your skin.

Not one flat mask.

I have been using Clarins Concealers £21, it gives a great coverage and doesn’t sink into wrinkles or dry skin.

TopShop have been a breath of fresh air with their “ All Over Glow” liquid illuminator £10 add as subtle hint of colour and glow. You can wear this alone or mix into your make up base.

Make sure you set your make up during the summer with a powder as it can melt into your skin.

Divide your blushers, highlighters, bronzers and eyeshadows into liquid and powders.

It’s up to you as to what you prefer for your skin. Dry skin is usually better with creams however, powders tend to work best in the summer heat. If you have oily skin you can add a glow by using powder highlighters or if you have dry skin use a cream highlighter.

I discovered L’Oreal mattifing Primer £7.99 through a client who had very oily skin. She was a product junkie and insisted in using it to hold everything together. I had to agree it worked very well for her. It doesn’t appear white in photographs so I bought it for my kit, remembering all the hot shoots I had last year.

When it comes to eyebrows there are more options available then just pencilling them in; I’ve recently started tinting my own eyebrows and love how much more natural they look - you can see the actual hairs rather than a block colour. My bargain must-have is MUA £1 Brow pencils from Superdrug. Most of my clients want their eyebrows either left alone or painted in. I always think something in between looks much better.

In my last article I talked about adding colour into your make up as we approach the warmer weather. Your plum

lip or your smokey eye will only look chic and modern if the skin is fresh. Terry Barber, MAC Make Up Artist once said: “Anything involving colour only looks modern when you take away the skin coverage." (In other words, go easy on the foundation) Let your sun kissed freckles show though your make up this summer or add them in as they create a youthful appearance to all skin.

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Health & Beauty | A-Head of the rest

A-HEAD

of the rest W

ith the start of race season and with numerous weddings and garden parties to attend this summer it’s definitely time to start searching for the perfect hat.

Whether it’s an extravagant brimmed hat or a feathery fascinator, a head accessory is arguably the most important part of any outfit this season. Finding the right shape and style that suits you and your outfit isn’t always easy so we asked Susan Dowes from Genevieve, Carlisle for some advice on finding the perfect piece of headwear.

The role of a hat or fascinator should never be underestimated, Susan explained: “Accessories are really important when it comes to formal events; they can make an outfit, so it’s important to find the right one for your outfit.”

“You can take a plain outfit, and bring it to life with the right hat. But you have to find the right one, a bad match can do the opposite and kill a look.”

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had difficulty getting an outfit that matches. So get your outfit first, and then you’ll have some idea of colour and size.”

When looking for your ideal piece of headwear it’s worth considering how you want to wear your hair on the day, it is possible to have a bit of an up-do and wear a hat but this can change the way your hat looks.

With so much variety in head wear it can be difficult to choose which one is right for you, Hatinators are the perfect 'half way house' between a hat and a fascinator and they’re becoming increasingly popular, Susan said: “I recommend Hatinators because they are more secure than a hat, but can be just as big and just as brilliant as any hat or fascinator.

They are also extremely elegant and flattering.”

Whether you feel more comfortable with an extravagant hat or a subtle fascinator this season it’s all about lace, Susan said: “Lace is so popular right now, I think it’s because the Duchess of Cambridge is in the media so much, and people look to her for inspiration.”

Everybody wants to stand out from the crowd when they’re at formal events and a hat is the perfect way to do that.

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Forget about

the price tag

Health & Beauty | Forget about the price tag

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ur resident fashion columnist Ashleigh Panther tells us why we shouldn’t be afraid to treat ourselves every now and again.

We live in a society that is completely controlled by the digits we see in our bank accounts. Before payday even comes around, we’re stressing about where our money will go, which bill we will pay first and who out of all the people we owe money to, we will pay back first?

It’s easy to forget that we work for our money; that it

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doesn’t magically appear in our bank accounts. The majority of us have a day job that we don’t particularly love, and even the lucky few who do have off days sometimes.

When that money comes through, we forget that we earned it. That we deserve it. So, this month, after payday, I treated myself to an expensive jacket. I panicked afterwards, especially since it was just after payday.

But, I hardly ever do something for myself and as soon as that lump sum appears in my account, I automatically assume that it should be in somebody else’s pocket.

Yes it is important to pay your bills, pay off any debts that

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you have but if you have money afterwards to spare, don’t just think ‘I’ll save it just incase.’

Get out there! Go and buy that top in the window you’ve been walking past for weeks. Get those shoes you’ve been staring at online for months. Or just buy yourself a cosy pair of pyjamas that you can snuggle into one night and feel like you earned it.

Looking through expensive fashion magazines and lusting over dresses, bags and coats that cost more than a small car is hard but just because we can’t afford to buy those clothes, doesn’t mean we can’t go into our local high street and find something just as good.

Our high streets are full of amazing bargains, even charity shops have a few hidden gems that will be even better for your bank account and you’ll feel like you’ve got something that’s really unique!

There is nothing wrong with treating yourself once a month and we should! It will give you a lift every now and again and give us something to look forward to every month.

Happy spending!

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Turn back the years

Health & Beauty| Rippon Medical

AT RIPPON MEDICAL SERVICES

facial aesthetic specialists

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tress, diet, sun exposure and smoking; modern life takes its toll on our skin, leaving us with visual signs of aging. While these are not reversible there are treatments available which can minimise the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Rippon Medical Services, Fisher Street, Carlisle offer a confidential, friendly clinic offering wrinkle reduction techniques including prescribed medical injectables, Collagen Induction therapy, lip enhancements, Dermal Fillers, Veinwave and Obagi nu-Derm Skin System. The clinic specialises in 3D vectoring face lifts and thread lifts.

Rippon Medical Services started in Gretna and now has a wide client base from all over Cumbria and as far away as Glasgow and Liverpool.

The growing demand for cosmetic treatments and Rippon Medical’s increasingly good reputation lead to the opening of their Carlisle branch. The city centre location means that you don’t have to travel far to turn back the years and get excellent results.

As well as a range of specialised treatments Rippon Medical are specialists in non surgical facelifts and the treatment of thread veins and roscaea through their revolutionary Veinwave thermocoagulation system.

All advanced aesthetic treatments are carried out by Dr A G Rippon MBchB who is a principal GP with special interests in minor surgery and who is an Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner. Dr

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Rippon believes there is a science behind beauty and ageing; he understands that lots of people don’t like the thought of cosmetic ‘surgery’ and believes modern medical technology can provide today’s consumers with superior alternatives to invasive, painful surgery that may require a long recovery.

It is important for any client going to the clinic to have a great experience from the moment they walk through the door until after their treatment. Rippon Medical Services, pride themselves in customer service and delivering the best practise possible.

Let’s face it, if you look good on the outside you feel good on the inside.

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Health & Beauty | Beauty Stop

Beauty

STOP Beauty Therapist Becky Chan shares her beauty tips with us.

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ecky Chan is a Beauty Therapist at Rarity Hair and Beauty, Blackwell Road, Currock.

Rarity was shortlisted for Free From Skin Care Award last year and offer a range of hair and beauty treatments including holistic therapies, packages and treatments for men.

My top beauty tip is…

Always cleanse in the morning and at night as it removes make-up as it leaves you with fresh and clean skin.

The product I can’t live without is…

Concealer. I use an Arbonne Concealer which is only available from salons. I use it under my eyes; it gives a great coverage.

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The most expensive thing in my make-up bag is...

Probably Arbonne foundation. It gives great coverage and is much smother than other foundations.

My best beauty bargain is...

My brow kit, it’s just a Collections one and only costs three or four pounds. I used to use a Benefit brow kit but I saw this one last year and thought I’d give it a try and it does exactly the same thing.

My favourite treatment is...

Full body massage, it’s just totally relaxing.

Quick fire:

Fake bake or sun beds?

Sunbeds

Skincare or makeup?

Skincare

French tips or Shellac?

Shellac

Waxing or Laser?

Waxing

Massage or facial?

Massage

File and polish or Minx?

File and polish

Tweezers or threading?

Tweezers

Spa Break or City Break?

Spa Break

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Health & Beauty| Nelson Brown

NELSON BROWN (Hair) // KATIE DYET (Fashion) // ABBIE SNEDDON (Makeup) // KERRY CLARK (Photography)

www.BrownsTheStylists.com

www.Facebook.com/brownshair

IT'S EASY

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rowns Lockerbie and Dumfries, have an online booking platform at www.brownsthestylists.com

When you KNOW HOW!

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oose waves are the ultimate summer hairstyle. Here, Dawn Anderson, Salon co-ordinator at Browns Lockerbie and Dumfries, shows us how to achieve effortless waves with a bit of a twist!

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1

Before you start blow-dry the hair so it’s smooth, then spray the hair with a surf spray – this will leave it with a dry texture.

3

Once the whole head has been tonged, loosely grab hair randomly towards the back.

2

Bend the hair round a 32mm tong reversing each subsequent section the opposite direction, one forward one back, holding the tong vertically, without closing the end of the tong.

4

Braid the gathered area together loosely, this can be done twice or three times for different looks.

NELSON BROWN (Hair) // KATIE DYET (Fashion) // ABBIE SNEDDON (Makeup) // KERRY CLARK (Photography)

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Health & Beauty | Beer Garden Season

SHED THE WINTER LAYERS

IT’S BEER GARDEN

SEASON

BY ASHLEIGH PANTHER

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he sun is starting to shine, which means beer gardens, more nights out and less layers!

We love the sunshine, because it gives us a chance to dress up and feel good about ourselves, even if we’re not doing anything particularly special.

Whether you’re going out for a few with the lads or you just want to dress up a little bit for work now that the sun is cracking the flags, we’re here to let you know where the trends are heading this summer.

BUTTONED UP SHIRTSSmart casual is a hard one, especially for men. If you don’t want to wear a t-shirt and look underdressed, but feel a full suit is just a little bit much, try a colour block long sleeved buttoned shirt. It’ll look classy, but laid back, especially if you choose a nice bright colour. Button the shirt all the way to the top to look smart, or leave the top two buttons undone to show off a little skin and give it that effortless cool look.

Plain white, light blue or even a pale green, if you’re brave enough, are all in this year! If you’re looking for some smarter options in terms of shops, check out Casanova, Carlisle.

SKINNY JEANSLet’s face it, unless you’re Richard Hammond, bootleg jeans or straight leg just aren't stylish. If you’re going for smart casual your best bet is a pair of skinny jeans. Don’t be put out by the fact that they’re going to be tight. You’re not going to look like a 14 year old boy filled with teenage angst.

They’re just going to make you look slim and trendy.

The best colour to go for, especially if you’re going to be wearing a colour block shirt, is black jeans. They’ll look effortless and cool, but will add a level of sophistication to your outfit.

Topman have a range of ‘stretch skinny’ jeans, which give you the skinny look but aren't as restrictive.

Shoes are an easy one! Trainers are a no go if you’re going for smart casual, and again it’s not the time to break out your finest Italian leather dance floor sliders. Find the inbetween and get yourself a pair of suede or leather brogues.

The best colour would be brown, you can choose any shade and they’ll still fit right in with your look.

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Clarks do an amazing selection of brogues, in all kinds of styles and colours. You could even go for multicoloured brogues, with their brown and white vintage style that will add a little more edge to your outfit.

To finish the ensemble off, add a pair of stylish sunglasses like Raybans, and you’re all set for the summer!

Pass us a pint!

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Food & Drink | Alan Spedding

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Alan Spedding | Food & Drink

CURING SALMON

IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

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ave you ever thought about having a go at curing your own salmon but then thought it might be a little too complicated or expensive? Well this is a really easy recipe and method you can do at home. It can be done with as little as one salmon steak from the supermarket fish counter costing no more than £3.00. If it`s not to your liking then simply poach the salmon and have it on a salad, with scrambled eggs or in a creamy pasta dish.There`s no excuse not to try it, so give it a go and I can guarantee you`ll be totally thrilled at how good it actually tastes.

Ingredients 1 Piece of salmon fillet up to 450g 1 Tablespoon of chopped fresh dill 1 Tablespoon of fine sea salt The grated zest of half a lemon 1 Tablespoon of caster sugar

METHOD

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repare the Salmon at least 12 hours in advance but don`t leave it in the marinade for more than 12 hours. After this time wash and dry the fish and then keep it in the fridge wrapped in Clingfilm.

The first job is to remove the skin of the salmon with a sharp knife (or simply ask at the fish counter and they`ll do this for you). Place the fish on to a piece of Clingfilm large enough to wrap the fish completely.

In a bowl mix the dill, salt, lemon zest and sugar together and then gently rub all of the mixture into both sides of the Salmon. Seal everything up in Clingfilm then place the little parcel on a plate in the fridge for 12 hours.

Once the marinating time is over you`ll see that the parcel is full of water.This is what the marinating mixture has pulled

out of the fish…..Congratulations, your salmon is now cured.

Wash the fish under plenty of cold running water, washing the mixture off then pat the fish dry with paper towels.

The fish is now ready to slice, dice and serve.

The salmon can be accompanied by a Dijon mustard crème fraiche with a few turns of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Brown bread and butter and a nice cold glass of Chablis or Champagne.

Can a recipe get any simpler than that?

Words & Photography by Alan Spedding Follow Alan at: www.alanspedding.co.uk www.cumbriafoodie.wordpress.com www.theguidemediagroup.co.uk

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Food & Drink | Sabores De Portugal

Experience a

TASTE OF

PORTUGAL in

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CARLISLE

raditional Portuguese cuisine is a delicacy.

Bountiful with spices and vegetables, accompanied by the best meats and fish - it’s enough to make any mouth water. Everybody should have the opportunity to try some of this fabulous food, and Vania Leal of Sabores de Portugal in Carlisle has given people exactly that.

Whether you are lucky enough to have tasted Portuguese food or you are yet to indulge, Sabores de Portugal is the perfect chance to try something different and there’s something for everyone.

Vania said: “We provide people with the most authentic experience possible. With a large variety, from traditional fish dishes to the popular chicken dishes, we want people to taste something new and different from what they are used to.”

And with a new menu there is even more choice. Now offering over 25 different kinds of Portuguese tapas and a variety of grills the selection on offer is endless!

“People often come to us after they’ve been on holiday to Portugal and request meals that they had whilst over there and we try our best to give them what they want. The most popular is, of course, Peri Peri Chicken and if you haven’t tried it, you defiantly should,” said Vania.

Sabores de Portugal offers other familiar dishes as well, like Burgers and Hot Dogs that have been given a Portuguese twist.

Vania said: “It’s all about personal preference, some people love fish dishes and others prefer chicken, and some like both! We have such a variety that no matter what your preferred tastes are you won’t struggle to find something you will enjoy.”

And for the people with a bit of a sweet tooth Vania has some amazing homemade traditional desert like traditional creamy custard tarts.

Vania said: “I think everybody should try Portuguese food, it’s something a bit different and it’s really good, fresh, tasty food that can lift any mood!”

131 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1RZ 01228 596692

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Do it Yourself | Home & Garden

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Food & Drink | Mr Browns

EAT, DRINK AND BE ENTERTAINED AT

Mr Browns M

r Browns, Brampton is fast becoming the place to be for a relaxed night out with friends thanks to their new tapas, cocktails and live music every Friday.

Local singer Andy Whitaker kicked off the first live music session on Maundy Thursday to a full audience and their live music Fridays have been going from strength to strength with more and more artists signing for performance slots.

The music events attract a wide range of people which gives local artists the opportunity to perform to a more varied audience. Liz Parks of Mr Browns said: “It gives local artists a bit of a boost and helps to promote local talent.”

The events have not only brought more people to Mr Browns but Brampton itself, Liz said: “The music creates an atmosphere and no one else does it.”

Artists are asked to bring their own support acts and there’s a possibility they could get booked as a headliner for following weeks.

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May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 June 5 June 19

Newton Smith Martha Carl Hull Adam Amor The Postcard Band Luke Hobso

If you are interested in performing at Mr Browns call Liz or Annie on 016977 41980.

Kitchen Re-Porter | Food & Drink

KITCHEN

RE-PORTER

Tracey Robertson, Kildare Bistro shares her foody passion with us

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racy Robertson opened The Kildare Bistro, High street, Wigton in 2013 and it’s been a huge success with both locals and those from further afield. Their food is fresh, local and varied, with a menu that changes frequently. At Kildare they enjoy creating new dishes for their customers to try, this is evident from the popular theme nights which are held once a month where Tracy and her team produce authentic handmade dishes from different countries .

The weirdest thing I’ve ever cooked with is….

I can’t say I’ve ever cooked anything particularly weird, but I can tell you I’ll cook anything that moves so maybe in the future I might come across something a bit odd.

My favourite type of cuisine is…

Classical French, it’s just the best food in the world.The flavours and ingredients that go into French food make it so amazing.

My favourite restaurant anywhere in the world…

Is right here in Cumbria, I would have to say the Rampsbeck in Ullswater but when Andrew McGeorge was the head chef; it was just good quality food.

My favourite celebrity chef is…

I don’t really like celebrity chefs, I find they are less interested in food and more their TV presence. But if I had to choose it would be Albert Roux.

When I’m at home I like to cook…

Duck, I love to experiment when I’m cooking at home because it’s not often that I get to do it.

My ultimate comfort food is…

Chocolate, I love dark chocolate it’s so rich and when I’m distressing I like to sit with a nice piece of quality dark chocolate.

My idea of food hell is…

Americanised food, I think it’s the same everywhere you go and it’s just not very adventurous.

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Food & Drink| Akash Bhaji

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Akash Bhaji | Food & Drink

AKASH ONION

BHAJI

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he Onion Bhaji is an Indian dish that we Brits can’t resist. Whether it’s with a hot Vindaloo, or a mild Korma, the Onion Bhaji compliments any meal. And it doesn’t have to be an Indian dish that your Bhaji’s can make special, they go beautifully with a Salad! So why not have a go yourself?

INGREDIENTS (Makes 4)

• 2 onions finely chopped • 100g gram flour • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • ½ tsp turmeric • ½ tsp cumin • ½ tsp chilli powder • ½ tsp fenugreek leaves, chopped • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp fennel seeds • 1 egg • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped • Small bunch of coriander, chopped • Vegetable oil, to cook

METHOD

Mix all dry ingredients together, then add the tbsp of vegetable oil, egg and garlic. Once the consistency is of a light batter add in the chopped onions until they are well coated. Then mix in the coriander last.

Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or large pan on around 190C. Once the oil is up to temperature, shape mixture into medium sized balls. Drop into the oil, then stir carefully to stop them sticking. Cook for about four minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.

Can be served with chutney or pickle.

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Motoring | Honda

HONDA Named UK’s Most Reliable Car Munfacturer 9 years running

H

onda has once again retained its crown as the UK’s most reliable used car manufacturer, scooping top spot in research conducted

by What Car? and Warranty Direct for the ninth consecutive year.

The independent research analysed 50,000 live Warranty Direct policies for cars between three and eight years old, to give a Reliability Index of 37 car manufacturers. The index takes into account failure rates, age of car, mileage and cost of repair to give an overall score for reliability.

The achievement further underlines Honda’s reputation as a trusted and dependable manufacturer; with low failure rates and lower than average repair costs compared to competitors. The research also reveals the Honda Jazz to be the most reliable used car on the UK market today, the second such accolade for the Jazz this year, and one of many that the ever-popular supermini has won over the years.

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Jim Holder, Editor of What Car? magazine, said: “Honda’s success in the Reliability Index is chiefly down to low failure rates. However, when things do go wrong, the cars are also relatively cheap to fix. Reliability is always one of the key attributes buyers look for when considering a used car purchase, so manufacturers that consistently demonstrate durability will always do well with the consumer.”

Philip Crossman, Managing Director of Honda UK, said: “To be named most reliable manufacturer by such authorities as What Car? and Warranty Direct is a real achievement, and to take the title for the ninth consecutive year is fantastic.

Our success is built upon the trust that customers have in our brand to keep them on the move with great products and great service.”

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Sport | CUFC

CUMBRIAN YOUNGSTER THE ONLY CHOICE FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR BY ROSS BREWSTER

T

HERE can realistically be just one candidate for Carlisle United player of the season and that's West Cumbrian youth team product Kyle Dempsey.

His double figure goals tally hasn't been unhelpful in Carlisle's season-long struggle at the danger end of the League Two table either and the Maryport teenager has chipped in with a fair number of assists.

In what has been a disappointing and at times dire campaign for United, Dempsey, at 19, has played virtually every game and, a mid-season dip in form apart, has shown a remarkable determination and consistency.

It may be the subconscious effect, but Dempsey's season seemed to take on fresh life once he'd agreed his new contract with the Blues. He remains the club's most saleable asset, but it was a wise decision to stay at Brunton Park a while longer and get meaningful first team football rather than sign for another club and finish up as a fringe player. At his age and stage of development, you can't beat the experience that comes with regular senior football.

They reckon that, had Dempsey not thrown his lot in with United, he would have had a successful career as a Rugby League player. He's definitely got that fearless strength of character you find in scrum halves as well as football midfielders.

If Carlisle's fate is to survive this year's flirtation with relegation, then it must not be allowed to hide the problems inherent in the club which has had an unsettled and, for supporters, unsettling season.

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The current issues have not come about overnight.They are the result of a gradual decline over the past five or six seasons, dating back and perhaps even emanating from the time when Carlisle virtually threw away promotion to the Championship.

The slide down League One began with Greg Abbott maybe staying a year too long, then the disastrous tenure of Graham Kavanagh who got rid of a whole eleven pre-season only to sign another ten players who were essentially no better.

Keith Curle came in with new ideas, but with the budget virtually used up. He has had to work with his predecessor's squad and at times the relationship has seemed strained. Certainly the change of manager did not bring about any miraculous turn in results and many of the old faults have persisted--a defence without pace and a general fragility under any kind of pressure.

A procession of loan players has typified this and other recent seasons. With the odd honourable exception the incomers have either been short of match fitness or simply not up to scratch to contribute in Carlisle's increasingly desperate relegation struggle.

With many of the players still having a year to run on their contracts, there must be some concern about whether it will get significantly better next time round and, while there have been five youth team products in the squad, this year only one new one, Connor Hammell, is thought ready to make the step up into the professional ranks.

It's essential that clubs like Carlisle produce home grown talent. Providing a minimum of two or three youngsters for the first team each season is a pre-requisite given the problems of attracting established professionals of the required standard.

So major thinking and big decisions are needed both on and off the field. There's talk of money being invested and supporters are no nearer learning if United are to move to a new ground and, most pressing, there's the problem of where Carlisle are heading in the playing sense.

United simply can't afford another campaign that sees them limping inconsistently from week to week, never with a settled side and always facing the threat of dropping into a Conference that is far more competitive and harder to escape than when Carlisle were there once before.

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Fun & Games | Colouring Time

Farm uring Colo

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Colour in the picture and send it to: Danielle, The Guide Media Group, Pheonix Enterprise Centre, Jacktrees Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5BD

Children’s Puzzles | Fun & Games

Word search

Search Words Ball Beach Boat Bucket Flipflops

Kids’ Sudoku

Hat Icecream Picnic Spade Towel

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Puzzles | Take a break

Catch-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

Please see p79 for puzzle solutions 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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Across 1. A little ___ is a dangerous thing (9) 5. Like two peas in a ___ (3) 7. Left on the ___ (5) 9. ___ and spills (7) 10. A hole ___ ___ (2,3) 11. The best things in life are ___ (4) 14. Out of the ___ ___ into the fire (6,3) 16. ___ of the bunch (4) 18. Adam's ___ (5) 22. A tight ___ (7) 23. On the ___ (5) 24. ___ or no (3) Down 1. ___ and tell (4) 2. A drop in the ___ (5) 3. Blind ___ (4) 4. Trial and ___ (5) 5. Keep a finger on the ___ (5) 6. One good turn ___ another (8) 8. ___ dress (5) 12. A ___ of justice (8) 13. All good things must come to an ___ (3) 15. ___ over the cracks (5) 16. It never rains but it ___ (5) 17. Talk is ___ (5) 19. Straight ___ (5) 20. ___ and tear (4) 21. Ireland, the Emerald ___ (4)

SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each

empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 to 9.

A day in the life of a Country Vet| Feature

A day in the life of a Country Vet

Our Fabulous

Feline Friends.

With Caroline Jahnsdorf

S

omebody once told me that you own a dog but a cat owns you. In my experience I have found this to be true, even in the consult room a cat is very different to any other species. Some people see cats as small dogs but they require a totally different approach to handling and treatment.

Vaccines: The main conditions we vaccinate against are: Feline panleucopenia: a severe and frequently fatal cause of haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (Bloody Diarrhea). Vaccination against this virus is highly effective and has a critical role in protecting cats against infection, especially as the virus is highly contagious and can survive in the environment for a long time.

Feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus: these two viruses together are the main causes of ‘cat flu’. Cats show sneezing, eye and nose discharge and nose and mouth ulcers. They are transmitted by sneezing and close contact and because infection is so common and can often be quite severe, vaccination is considered important for all cats.

Always make an appointment to see your vet if you are worried, as early intervention will hopefully mean we can start to treat the condition and keep our favorite feline friends with us for as long as possible.

Next time we will talk about parasites, as (hopefully!) the weather gets better they increase in numbers.

See you next time, Caroline

Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV): this can be spread through fighting, through mutual grooming, and through the sharing of bowls and litter trays. Kittens may also acquire infections from the queen before birth. FeLV is a serious disease causing a wide variety of problems in persistently infected cats including immunosuppression, anemia, and lymphoma and most cats will die as a result of their infection.

These diseases are all preventable, but what happens when your cat is not feeling right?

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What's On| Old Fire Station

Carlisle’s HOTTEST new venue

C

umbria is loaded with local talent that doesn’t always have the stage it needs to showcase itself and more and more local artists feel they need to leave our county in search of brighter lights.

But the opening of Carlisle’s Old Fire Station aims to shine a light on the best that Cumbria has to offer by encourage all artists, whether it’s, musicians, drama groups, comedians or artists, to stand on this brand new stage and show off what they can do.

Steven Dunn, arts officer at Carlisle Council will be managing the Old Fire Station, he said: “We want to encouraging all the talented people of Cumbria to come and take advantage of this fantastic new venue. We welcome anybody and everybody with a passion for the arts no matter how weird, wonderful or strong their ability is.”

Stephen said: “In terms of the musical side of things, we want to encourage bands and musicians to come and play in an environment that is comfortable, balanced and accessible.

We really want people to feel at home here.”

“Another way we are going to help local bands is by only using them to support the bigger acts we get in. So no matter how big the gig, there will always be something local to look forward to, this also gives local bands the chance to play with some real big names.”

So not matter what your flair, The Old Fire Station is your stage, take advantage and make the most of it.

This new venue is the perfect addition to the opportunities and possibilities Carlisle already has to offer.

“Whether it’s a chilled set or a hard-core punk rock band, every genre is welcome. We want diversity; we want a mix of people performing. We want to see what all the gifted people of Cumbria have to offer and we want to give them a chance to promote themselves.”

Stephen said: “We want to create a place where artists can be comfortable, they can promote themselves and most of all, get the message out there that there are opportunities to be had in Cumbria and that people don’t need to travel very far to get their name recognised.”

Work on the one-million-pound redevelopment started in October last year and The Old Fire Station has been transformed into a fantastic venue that offers local artists brilliant new opportunities, to play gigs and promote themselves to a local audience of up to 350 people. Smaller rooms for those performers who prefer a smaller audience are also avilable.

The Old Fire Station’s first gigs have already been announced The Inspiral Carpets will be performing on Friday May 22 followed The Wild Murphy’s on Friday May 29.

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If you want to hire the Old Fire Station, visit their website and click on the page Hire Us. Oldfirestation.carlisle.city

Wild Murphys| What's On

WILD, MURPHY STYLE

It’s about to get

O

n Friday May 29 the Old Fire Stations will be filled by a foot stomping audience as The Wild Murphy’s play some of their best music.

Frontman, Middi Murphy, speaks to Danielle Murphy.

The Wild Murphys play the best of Irish music from the Pogues to the Dropkick Murphy’s they play only the best and most loved Irish songs. They are known for their brilliant covers of favourites such as Galway Girl and Tell Me Ma. Middi said: “Our influences are bands like the Saw Doctors; we love the atmosphere surrounding Irish music and I think it’s the same with everyone else, it’s the atmosphere that draws you in.”

Despite the name not one of the band members is from Ireland, they’re spread out over Darlington, Durham and Glasgow making them as far from Irish as you can get, Middi said: “It’s quite funny because a lot of our gigs are in Wales, so you have two Englishmen and a Scotsman in an Irish band in Wales! It’s mad.”

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annual Halloween party at Rockcliffe.”

The adventures of the band aren’t restricted to the UK, they’ve travelled half the world, Middi said: “We spent five years doing summers in Greece and we were asked to do an open night for an Irish bar in Dubai. But our biggest achievement is probably when we were in a competition in Las Vegas where we came third out of 38 other Irish bands - it was amazing.”

Fast paced and upbeat it’s obvious why Irish music is such a crowd pleaser, Middi said: “It’s universally taken by everybody, it creates an atmosphere and makes people dance. It’s an all-round uplifting style of music and its non-offensive, you could take your gran to an Irish concert and she’d feel the vibes as much as the rest of us!”

As for their gig in Carlisle, it’s set to be a rowdy night full of laughter and dancing or as Middi put it: “It will be two hours of pure, real, loud, bouncy Irish music! People will be having a few pints, a bit of a dance and just a really good time, oh, and there will definitely be hangovers the next day!”

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER

Sun 31st June Young Guns & Nothing But Thieves The Brickyard

//MUSIC Sun 3rd May 90s NIGHT Brickyard -------------------------------------------------Sun 3rd May Solid Gold 70s Show The Sands Centre ------------------------------------------------Fri 8th May Halle Sands centre ------------------------------------------------Fri 8th May NewtonSmith Mr Browns ------------------------------------------------Sat 9th May King Kurt Brickyard ------------------------------------------------Fri 15th May Martha Mr Browns ------------------------------------------------Sat 16th May GRITTY BRITAIN Club Rock ------------------------------------------------Thurs 21st May Beartooth, The Color Morale & 64 | The Carlisle Guide

Dead Harts Brickyard ------------------------------------------------Friday 22nd May Inspiral Carpets Old Fire Station Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Fri 22nd May Carl Hull Mr Browns ------------------------------------------------Sat 23rd / Sun 24th May Abba Tribute night Great Orton Village hall, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat 23rd May Letz Zep Carniege Theatre, Workington ------------------------------------------------Fri 29th May May Half Term: Fun with Music Tullie House ------------------------------------------------Fri 29th May The Wild Murphys Old Fire Station Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Fri 29th May Inspiral Carpets

Old Fire station ------------------------------------------------Fri 29th May Adam Amor Mr Browns ------------------------------------------------Sat 30th May DIAMOND DOGS (BOWIE TRIBUTE) Club Rock ------------------------------------------------Sat 30th May Guns N Roses experience] Brickyard ------------------------------------------------Sat 30th May Groove Booth Bontanica, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Fri 5th June The Postcard Band Mr Browns ------------------------------------------------Sun 7th June Thaty’ll be the day Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Tues 9th June THE STRYPES PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Brickyard -------------------------------------------------Thurs 11th June Patsy Cline and friends

Sat 29th June BRIGHT EYES Club Rock, Carlisle

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MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER Carnegie theatre, Workington -------------------------------------------------Sat 13th June SHE & THE JUNKIES Club Rock -------------------------------------------------Sat 13th Jun Elvis Costello Sands centre -------------------------------------------------Fri 19th June Luke Hobso Mr Browns -------------------------------------------------Fri 19th June No Soap No Radio Old Fire station ------------------------------------------------Thurs 25th June New Rope String band Old fire station

------------------------------------------------Fri 26th June The Jeremiahs Old fire station -------------------------------------------------Sat 27th June Wigan Pier comes to Carlisle Botanica Carlisle Sat 29th June BRIGHT EYES Club Rock -------------------------------------------------Sun 31st June Young Guns & Nothing But Thieves The Brickyard

Fri 5th June The Postcard Band Mr Browns

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MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER

/COMEDY

Fri 22nd May Sex in Suburbia The Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Sat 30th May Cumbria live comedy club Old Fire Station Arts Centre -------------------------------------------------June Mon 8th - Tues 9th Michael McIntyre Warm Up Show Sands centre -------------------------------------------------Tues 16th Jun Danny Bhoy Old Fire Station ------------------------------------------------20th June Terry Christian Old Fire Station Carlisle -------------------------------------------------25th of June The New Rope String Band Old Fire Station in Carlisle --------------------------------------------------

30th May The Marriage of Figaro Kirklinton Hall

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//THEATRE Weds 13th May Ghost the musical Carnegie theatre, Workington -------------------------------------------------Mon 11th May to Sat 16th May The 39 Steps West Walls Theatre -------------------------------------------------Thurs 14th May to Sat 16th May Original Physical Theatre Performance Stanwix Theatre -------------------------------------------------Thurs 14th May to Sat 16th May Original Untitled Drama Stanwix Theatre -------------------------------------------------Thurs 28th May Chess the musical Stanwix Theatre, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------Thurs 28th May to Sat 30th May Sweet Charity Stanwix Theatre -------------------------------------------------20th June Razzamataz: Lights, Camera, Action Sands centre --------------------------------------------Sat 23 May to Wed 4th November Suddenly Last Summer Theatre by the lake Keswick --------------------------------------------Sat 30th May to Sun 31st May Sister Act The Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Sun 7th June That'll Be The Day Sands centre -------------------------------------------------Fri 12th June The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Carnegie Theatre --------------------------------------------------

1st June Evening racing Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle Fri 12th June The New Jersey Boys Sands centre -------------------------------------------------Sat 13th June - Fri 6th Nov The Ladyof the lake Theatre by the lake -------------------------------------------------20th June Razzamataz: Lights, Camera, Action Sands centre

//FILM

Mon 18th May Leviathan Tullie House -------------------------------------------------Mon 1st June Atilla Marcel Tullie House ------------------------------------------------Thurs 4th Jun White Shadow Tullie House -------------------------------------------------Sat 6 June The Lunch box (PG)

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or call: 01946 816730

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER

//OTHER

Wed 6th May Vintage Pop Up Shop and Fashion Show at Open Mind Open Mind, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------Fri 15th May Psychic Sally On The Road Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Sat 16th May Stobart Shop Fun Day Stobart Club and Shop -------------------------------------------------Sun 17th May Salsa Sunday Social The Old Fire Station -------------------------------------------------Tues 19th May Tuesday Talks

Series: The Quintinshill Rail Disaster Cumbria's Museum of Military Life -------------------------------------------------Fri 22nd May ARTIST ROOMS: Anselm Kiefer Tullie House Museum Carlisle -------------------------------------------------Sat 23rd May to Sun 31st May Roman Fun & Games Carlisle Castle -------------------------------------------------Sat 23rd May Sing-A-Long-A Frozen Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Sat 23rd May

ABBA swede Dreamz Tribute Band Great Orton Village Hall, -------------------------------------------------Sat 25th May Upperby Gala Hammond's Pond -------------------------------------------------Sat 25th May ARTIST ROOMS: Anselm Kiefer Tullie House Museum -------------------------------------------------Sun 26 May How to be a Roman Soldier Carlisle Castle -------------------------------------------------Wed 27th May - Wed 29th Jul The Fellsman 2015 Tours

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER

Ullswater Steamer -------------------------------------------------Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28 May, Fun with music Tullie House -------------------------------------------------Sat 29th May Roman Fun & Games Carlisle Castle -------------------------------------------------Fri 29th & Saturday 30thMay Sound Sculptures Tullie House -------------------------------------------------Mon 1st Jun Evening Flat Racing Carlisle Racecourse -------------------------------------------------Fri 5th June Made In Cumbria Farmers Market

Carlisle City Centre 6th June Cumberland show Carlisle Racecourse -------------------------------------------------Sat 6th June Maddy Prior's Stepping Stones Festival Kirklinton Hall -----------------------------------------------7th June That'll be the day Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Fri 8th June The skeleton twins Tullie House Museum -------------------------------------------------Friday 12th - Sun 14th June Crime Writing Weekend The Old Fire Station ------------------------Fri 12th June Wild Heart Beat Drum Circle Denton Holme Community Centre -------------------------June Sat 12th Sunday 13th Crime Writing Weekend Weekend Pass Old Fire Station Carlisle -------------------------Mon 15 Jun 2015 Lindy hop dance class The Bessie Boyd, Carlisle --------------------------

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Fri 15th May Psychic Sally On The Road Sands Centre Carlisle Mon 15th June Afternoon racing Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------Sat 20th June Animals in Acrylics and Pastels with Thuline de Cock Tullie House -------------------------------------------------Wed 24th June Tullie Toddlers Sessions Tullie House, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------Wed 24th June Carlisle Bell & Cumberland Plate Carlisle Racecourse -------------------------------------------------Wed 24th June The History Wardrobe presents: Agatha Christie & Art Deco Tullie House -------------------------------------------------Fri 26th June Maria Frances School Of Dance Sands Centre -------------------------------------------------Sat 28th - Sun 29th June Welcome to Your Colourful World Tullie House

Choose from six plays this summer Sat 23 May – Sat 7 November 2015

Abigail’s Party Suddenly Last Summer John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock’s

The 39 Steps

adapted by Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon

The world première of

The Lady of the Lake

by Benjamin Askew

Suddenly Last Summer

Abigail’s Party

Fallen Angels

The regional première of

by Tennessee Williams

by Noël Coward

Box Office: 017687 74411 Book online: www.theatrebythelake.com Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5DJ

by Mike Leigh

Enlightenment

by Shelagh Stephenson

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What's On | Cumbria Pride

Saturday June 20, from 12-7pm at Carlisle city centre

Promoting Equality and Diversity

T

he countdown is on as Cumbria Pride 2015 prepares to return for its sixth year and it promises to be bigger, better and glitzier than the previous years.

There will be live acts on stage in Carlisle city centre and stalls throughout the city centre followed by an after show party at The Regency in the evening.

After the success of 2014 the free event has had its running

Great Value For The Whole Family!

time extended by one hour and will now run between midday and 7pm before moving onto the official after party.

Not only does the event have a longer running time than last year but there will be more stalls in the city centre, a pink fire engine and some big name acts.

Marc Almond from 80s synth-pop duo Soft Cell is set to headline the event; this will be his Pride gig in the UK this year.

Prince Charles’ favourite band the Three Degrees are another big name on the bill. Known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows they are still touring, an incredible fifty years later, they’ll be performing some of their best known hits like “When will I see you again” and “Take Good Care Of Yourself ”.

More than 20 bands or solo artists are included in this year’s line up. Euro-trance singer Kelly Llorenna is among them. Kelly is sure to get the crowd moving and is headlining Spain’s main Pride event later this summer.

It’s all here on site! Swimming Pool, Gym, Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. Family Entertainment & Adult Cabaret. Plus Tenpin Bowling, Soft Play, Cafe, Shop, Sky & BT Sport.

Day Visitors Welcome

Prices start from: £4.00 per adult & £3.00 per child.

(Prices increase over weekends & school holidays) Under 5’s go FREE!

3, 4 & 7 Night Self Catering Holidays, Pitches for Tents, Tourers & Motorhomes. Camping Pods now available. www.stanwix.com | 016973 32666 Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4HH

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Cumbria pride aims to promote equality, diversity and to protect the future of LGBT communities of Cumbria, give a strong voice for Cumbria's LGBT community and to promote equality and diversity for the public benefits and counter discrimination against LGBT people across Cumbria. The event also aims to provide a safe environment to engage communities in the celebration of their sexual orientation.

In the run up to Cumbria Pride Sticky Bits Café, Fisher Street, is hosting a Pink Weekend Friday May 29- Saturday May 31 to raise money and awareness of the services available at the LGBT HQ that support the LGBT and wider community.

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Out & About |Get up & get out there.

Get up & get out there…

T he Lake District has been voted Holiday Destination of the Year in the BBC Countryfile Magazine awards 2014-15, this is hardly a surprise, especially for those of us who live with it on our doorsteps, but we may be surprised by how much there is to do.

If you’re a lover of animals Walby Farm Park is the place for you, get acquainted with their farm animals along with some of their more unusual residents such as alpacas, reindeer and wallabies. There are also plenty of activities to get involved with from mini go-karting, nature trail, Dig and Play and a new maze.

With the warmer weather and longer days there’s no better time to get up, get out and explore everything the area has to offer and Carlisle is a city full of history and treasures waiting to be discovered.

Or why not venture further afield? The west of the county is full of surprises. Travel back to Roman Britain and uncover the local links with a visit to the Maryport Senhouse Museum or take a trip out to see one of Britain’s tallest surviving Roman structures at Ravenglass, where the remaining bath houses are believed to have stood since the early 2nd century and the remote Roman ruins on Hardknott Pass which include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath houses of Roman occupied territory.

Visit Carlisle Castle, having protected Carlisle for over 900 years it has a rich and varied, long and eventful history for you to discover; from a roman fortress to a medieval castle, a castle under siege with its own Tudor links and the fascinating Cumbria Museum of Military Life. Wander into the grounds of Carlisle’s stunning cathedral and venture inside to experience it in all its glory, after which you can stop for tea in the Priory café.

Carlisle’s Tullie House museum is home to historic collections, contemporary art and family fun with visiting exhibitions there something to keep everyone entertained.

Further along the coast is Whitehaven where you can discover the town’s history from hunter gatherers to the Romans to the Viking's to the Lowthers who turned Whitehaven into a thriving industrial town and harbour to the present day including its nuclear history at The Beacon or explore the Antigua rainforest in a quest to uncover the story of Jefferson’s Dark Spirit from life on board a slave ship to Whitehaven’s Georgian punch houses and smuggling history at The Rum Story. Discover more about Whitehaven’s coal mining history with a trip to Haig Colliery Mining Museum. For an all-inclusive deal price from Carlisle you could travel the coast rail line to Ravenglass and ride the world famous Eskdale miniature railway.

If you’re still struggling to find a way to spend your summer there’re films, theatres and music; walking, climbing, sailing, fishing, country shows and picturesque picnics to be had and there’s no shortage of indoor attractions many of which offer family tickets under £20.

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Happy Campers | Out & About

Happy Campers

W

hether it’s a camping holiday, a weekend away in a secluded area of the Lakes or a trip to the latest festival, camping is an experience that you love or you hate.

For dedicated campers there’s a type of freedom you don’t get with other holidays and being in the middle of nowhere allows them to let loose, and they’re quite happy to bare messy hair and no make up for a few days.

For some it’s a chance to get away from modern life and live more simply, for others it’s about getting together with friends and having a few cans and for some the idea of spending a night in a tent is simply unbearable. But camping has been somewhat revolutionised, with so many different options it can be adapted for even the fussiest person. And with the increasing number of festivals more and more young people are becoming accustomed to tent life.

But whether you’re camping or glamping there are a few essentials you will need: “A tent is, obviously, a must,” said Stephen, “You will also need cooking equipment, plates and cutlery, torches and other battery powered lights, sleeping gear and don’t forget your toothbrush!”

Stephen Shepherd from Shepherds Views Holidays said: “Everybody should go camping, at least once just to try it.

Some people fall in love with it and will persevere through rain, wind and snow, others plan ahead for the fair weather, some people hate camping but will happily go ‘glamping’.”

Glamping is the trend taking over festivals and is essentially camping, but without sacrificing anything that you would normally do at home. So you have a shower, a comfy bed, electricity for your phone charger and hair essentials.

Camping can be a cheap holiday, and it’s a great activity for all the family to get involved with. There’s nothing nicer than sitting around a campfire with your family around you!

But there are some risks that come with camping, especially at festivals, Stephen said: “Camping can be quite dangerous if you’re not careful. You need to know the dos and don’ts.

A big DON’T is NEVER, under any circumstances, use your gas cooker or a barbeque in the tent, just cook outside.”

Other than that the only things you really need to worry about is making sure you’ve got plenty of layers and you’ve pegged your tent down properly.

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Out & About | Fun for all the family

Fun for all the family S ummer is just around the corner but we’ve already been experiencing some brilliant sunshine so when Steff and I had the chance to get out of the office and into the water we jumped at it.

On a glorious, calm day we met up with Anthony Pike Bowye from Border Kayaks on the bank of the River Esk at Rockcliffe to try our hands at Kayaking.

Having never done kayaking before I thought I be wearing a helmet and lots of a waterproofs but due to the calm water there was no need for it. All we needed were clothes that we didn’t mind getting wet and a buoyancy aid (the equivalent of a lifejacket).

In December last year I tried my hand at paddle boarding - one of the many variations of Kayaking - with this in mind I was pretty sure I’d take to kayaking like a duke to water, especially as it takes as little as 15minutes to become a paddle boarding expert. For a fleeting second I thought my hunch was right.

As our Kayaks glided into the water and I started paddling I’d manage to make my way into the middle of the river, I was thrilled. But it wasn’t long before I found myself going in a big circle taking me back to shore and crashing into Antony’s kayak in the process.

My main problem was that I was paddling unevenly and was putting more effort into paddling on the right side than the left. When I finally figured out how to start rowing in a line I looked up in horror to see that Steff, who I had brought along on the premise that she would make me look good, was already much further up the river.

With Steff in my sights I started to put what I thought was more power into my strokes to narrow the gap, but the harder I tried the less ground I seemed to cover. I looked ahead to see Steff somewhere in the distance and on the opposite side of the river I put down my paddle in a defeated manor and asked Anthony, rather pathetically: “Why is she all the way over there and I’m back here?”

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I was somewhat relieved when Antony explained that I was on the side of the river with a stronger current but that meant making a conscious effort to get away from it. Even when I made it to the weaker current I still didn’t seem to speed up and no matter what I did my ability to stay in a straight line didn’t improve. I felt a bit better when Antony told me that it took him a good 10 years to perfect a good forward technique.

On the way back down the river when I didn’t have to fight the current and I was far ahead of Steff, I started to enjoy myself much more and I was beginning to understand why

someone would take up kayaking as a hobby.

While I could feel I was rowing against the current on the way up the river I couldn’t help feeling disappointed by the calm conditions.

Rivers are graded one to six; one being calm and six very dangerous. As beginners we were on a grade one. I’d expected something more adventurous with white spray but that is the beauty of the sport, it can be as challenging or calming as you want it to be. From sit on tops to sea touring and white water to paddle boarding.

get advice and chat about paddling. It has everything you could possibly want if you want to take up kayaking or try a variation of Kayaking. Antony has over eight years experience and has built up a great knowledge of paddle sport equipment; he will answer your questions or advise you on the right equipment for what you want to do, whether it’s which Whitewater kayak is best for you or what’s the safest way to get out and enjoy yourself on the water.

We’re surrounded by water; there’s a fantastic coastline, lakes, rivers and white-waters right on our doorstep so get out and make the most of them!

So if you have nightmares about a bad experience where you were trapped upside down in a kayak you can try a sit-on-top or a paddle board but if you want something a bit more adventurous there’s white water and sea kayaking; the possibilities are endless.

If you’re interested in taking up kayaking Anthony advices getting to grips with it on still calm water, like we did, with a local group and then branching out.

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L History | A Life in Letters

A Life in letters

01946 599 949

By Pam Telford

SOLWAY ROAD, KELLS, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 9BG

The very first exhibition to be presented in the newly refurbished Powerhouse at Haig Pit showcases the life and work of Tom Fleming – A Life In Letters.

T

om Fleming has been one of the North East’s leading calligraphers for over 50 years and played a major part in promoting both the practice and understanding of calligraphy through his teaching and his work with the Society of Northumbrian Scribes, of which he was a founding member, former Chairman and President.

After attending school in West Lothian, between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Tom Fleming started work at United Collieries in Armadale in 1935. He quickly progressed from a job as a dispatch clerk into the Drawing Office and set out on a career as a mining surveyor combining his professional duties with calligraphy.

Fleming joined the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1940 and started a seven year stint during the World War II in the Middle East, North Africa and from Normandy to Berlin, where his work for his commanding officer included producing maps and adding names to the simple crosses that marked the resting places of so many of his comrades.

Arriving back in Scotland after the war he returned to, what is now, the National Coal Board in 1947 and worked

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in West Lothian, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire before moving to Northumberland in 1953. Tom studied calligraphy in Newcastle upon Tyne alongside his colliery work and devoted himself to it his retirement in 1979.

Tom’s work is represented in the collections of HM Queen Elizabeth II, HM King Harald V of Norway, Trinity House in Newcastle, US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, local authorities, army, naval and air force units as well as families across the country and further afield.

Now in his nineties his work as a letterer and calligrapher is being celebrated in the newly refurbished Powerhouse exhibition gallery. The exhibition forms part of Tom Fleming’s first major retrospective touring exhibition.

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A Life in Letters | History

The exhibition will include works produced from the mid-1930s - 2000s and includes drawings from World War II and work produced while Tom worked as a Mining Surveyor in Scotland.

It will also include his popular calligraphic maps; wedding invites and anniversary congratulations; scrolls recording the freedom of towns to army, air force and naval units, town twinning scrolls, testimonials, and his unusual lettering on shells and stones, which is sometimes so small it is amazing that he even managed to write on them at all.

You will also be able to see works created for Trinity House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Catherine Cookson, Northumberland County Council and Morpeth Town Council; work made as example for Tom’s students; his Holy Island map (see the original at the Lindisfarne Heritage Centre) as well as a print of his map of Mull; a design to celebrate the Church of England’s Durham Diocese’s Millennium in 1993.

Copies of some of his maps and other works as well as an illustrated publication about Tom Fleming and his work will be for sale as will his War Diaries from 1940-46.

Visit the exhibition and be inspired to try calligraphy for yourself. The exhibition is on now and will run until the end of June and is open daily from 10 am to 4.00 pm and the last admission is at 3.00pm (Access is through the mining museum).

Tickets costs are: Adult - £5; Child - £3; Senior - £4.50 ; Family - £12.50 (Groups & Schools Tel: 01946 599949). A ticket allows access to all of Haig Pit. For further information about the Tom Fleming show at Haig Pit contact the Operations Manager, Pamela Telford 01946 599949 info@haigpit.com KEEP UP WITH US ON www.haigpit.wordpress.com

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Wildlife of the Solway Firth | Common Prawn

WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH

NUMBER 36

THE COMMON PRAWN (PALAEMON SERRATUS) By Mark Vollers

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ockpooling is a popular activity for children living or taking holidays by the coast and it’s almost certain that a crustacean will have ended up in their hand nets!

Crustations favour rockpools with seaweed and rock overhangs that offer shelter from predators, but are also found below the tide mark down to 40m. This is the largest British prawn, growing up to 10 cm long at two years old.

Related to crabs and lobsters, the front two pairs of legs are equipped with small claws which enable scavenging for all manner of plant and animal matter brought their way by tidal currents.

Long sharp serrated spurs projecting from the head provide

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a measure of defence against predatory fish, and even longer antennae provide an early warning system even in the dark. This is also the easiest way of distinguishing them from shrimps, which have a blunter head more suited to burrowing around under the sand.

The prawns tend to move inshore in the summer; in the early autumn masses of small prawns can often be seen in the rock pools. Winter storms drive them offshore where on some Western coasts they are numerous enough to sustain a small commercial fishery, using baited pots, which exports them live to the continent.

At the Lake District Coast Aquarium they are popular and easily kept species.

Tide Timetables| Transport

TIDE TIMETABLES MAY 2015

SILLOTH

JUNE 2015

SILLOTH HEIGHTS ARE ABOVE CHART DATUM

HEIGHTS ARE ABOVE CHART DATUM High Water Date

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Low Water

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M TU O W TH F

10 45 11 22 11 59 00 17 00 57

8.3 8.5 8.7 9.0 9.1

23 04 23 40

8.5 8.9

12 37 13 20

8.8 8.8

05 16 05 59 06 42 07 25 08 07

1.4 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.9

17 40 18 22 19 02 19 43 20 24

1.2 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0

6 7 8 9 10

SA SU M TU  W

01 41 02 28 03 19 04 18 05 24

9.0 8.9 8.7 8.3 8.1

14 06 14 56 15 51 16 54 18 04

8.7 8.4 8.2 7.9 7.8

08 50 09 32 10 18 11 12

0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4

21 05 21 48 22 38 23 36 12 14

1.2 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.4

1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 0.9

11 12 13 14 15

TH F SA SU M

06 34 07 40 08 44 09 41 10 31

8.1 8.1 8.3 8.5 8.8

19 15 20 20 21 20 22 11 22 58

7.8 8.0 8.3 8.7 8.9

00 42 01 53 03 03 04 09 05 08

1.7 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.1

13 22 14 30 15 38 16 38 17 32

1.4 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0

17 03 17 54 18 41 19 25 20 05

0.7 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7

16 17 18 19 20

TU  W TH F SA

11 19

8.9

00 21 01 02 01 41

9.1 9.0 8.8

23 41 12 03 12 44 13 26 14 04

9.0 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.4

06 02 06 50 07 35 08 16 08 55

0.9 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.1

18 20 19 04 19 44 20 22 20 57

0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4

0.6 0.9 1.3 1.6 1.8

20 44 21 20 21 56 22 37 23 29

1.0 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.2

21 22 23 24 25

SU M TU W  TH

02 19 02 59 03 44 04 35 05 34

8.5 8.2 7.9 7.4 7.1

14 44 15 26 16 13 17 08 18 11

8.1 7.8 7.4 7.1 6.9

09 30 10 04 10 41 11 25

1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0

21 29 22 03 22 44 23 33 12 20

1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.2

00 34 01 46 02 48 03 43

2.3 2.3 2.1 1.8

12 25 13 30 14 31 15 27 16 15

2.1 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.5

26 27 28 29 30

F SA SU M TU

06 40 07 43 08 42 09 32 10 17

7.0 7.1 7.3 7.7 8.1

19 16 20 16 21 09 21 55 22 37

7.0 7.2 7.7 8.1 8.5

00 35 01 46 02 51 03 51 04 44

2.4 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5

13 25 14 30 15 30 16 22 17 11

2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.3

04 31

1.6

16 59

1.3

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m

Time

m

F SA SU M O TU

10 07 10 42 11 16 11 49 00 04

7.9 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8

22 27 23 01 23 33

8.1 8.3 8.6

12 20

8.7

04 32 05 12 05 49 06 26 07 03

1.6 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8

17 00 17 37 18 13 18 48 19 24

1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

W TH F SA SU

00 37 01 14 01 53 02 36 03 27

8.8 8.8 8.7 8.3 8.1

12 56 13 34 14 15 15 02 15 59

8.6 8.6 8.3 8.0 7.7

07 40 08 18 08 57 09 36 10 23

0.8 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.3

19 59 20 37 21 13 21 54 22 46

0.9 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.7

11 12 13 14 15

M  TU W TH F

04 30 05 44 06 59 08 07 09 06

7.8 7.7 7.8 8.1 8.6

17 08 18 27 19 41 20 46 21 41

7.4 7.3 7.7 8.1 8.6

11 22

1.6

01 08 02 22 03 31

1.8 1.6 1.3

23 51 12 33 13 50 15 00 16 05

16 17 18 19 20

SA SU M  TU W

09 59 10 48 11 34

8.9 9.2 9.3

00 38

9.2

22 29 23 14 23 57 12 18 13 02

8.9 9.1 9.2 9.2 9.0

04 33 05 28 06 19 07 06 07 50

1.0 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.5

21 22 23 24 25

TH F SA SU M 

01 20 02 01 02 43 03 29 04 23

9.0 8.7 8.2 7.8 7.3

13 45 14 27 15 11 16 01 16 59

8.7 8.3 7.8 7.3 7.0

08 33 09 14 09 54 10 36 11 25

26 27 28 29 30

TU W TH F SA

05 27 06 37 07 41 08 38 09 25

7.0 6.9 7.0 7.2 7.6

18 06 19 15 20 16 21 07 21 50

6.8 6.8 7.0 7.4 7.8

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22 27

8.2

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Solution to Crossword

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Solution to Sudoku

Solution to Alpha Sudoku

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Maps | Carlisle

The

Carlisle Handy Map

Attractions

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

3 4 5 6

Points of Interest

1 Central Library 2 Market Hall 3 Skate Park

Local Ameneties

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

Places Of Worship

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

Colleges/University

1 Carlisle College

Parks

1 Bitts Park

Sports Grounds

1 Swifts Golf Course and Driving Range

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Train Timetables | Transport

Summary of train times between Sunday 17 May – Saturday 12 December 2015.

Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Askam Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St. Bees Whitehaven 0624 Workington 0642 Maryport 0650 Wigton 0711 Carlisle 0733

0546 0558 0620 0642 0651 0656 0707 0718 0739 0749 0812 0833

0651 0701 0719 0737 0744 0751 0801 0812 0831 0839 0900 0925

0759 0809 0826 0844 0850 0857 -

0904 0922 0930 0951 1013

0920 0930 0947 1005 1012 1019 1029 1038 1056 1104 1126 1149

1010 1020 1037 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1216 1238

1138 1150 1212 1234 1243 1248 1259 1310 1332 1342 1405 1428

1236 1246 1303 1321 1328 1336 1346 1356 1414 1422 1443 1506

1331 1341 1358 1416 1422 1428 1440 1454 1513 1522 1544 1606

1437 1449 1511 1533 1542 1547 1601 1612 1634 1644 1707 1729

1643 1653 1710 1728 1734 1740 1751 1800 1818 1826 1847 1910

1731 1743 1804 1826 1835 1840 1903 1915 1936 1946 2010 2031

1934 1952 2000 2021 2043

1830 1840 1857 1915 1921 1925 1934 1944 2009 -

0546 0558 0620 0642 0651 0656 0707 0718 0739 0749 0812 0833

0655 0705 0724 0742 0749 0756 0806 0816 0834 0842 0904 0926

0741 0751 0808 0826 0832 0839 -

0906 0924 0932 0953 1015

0845 0857 0918 0940 0949 0954 1008 1019 1040 1051 1114 1137

1010 1020 1037 1055 1102 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1216 1238

1138 1150 1211 1233 1241 1246 1257 1308 1329 1340 1403 1426

1239 1249 1307 1324 1330 1336 1345 1355 1413 1421 1442 1505

1350 1400 1417 1435 1441 1447 1457 1507 1525 1533 1555 1617

1452 1502 1519 1537 1544 1550 1600 1610 1628 1636 1658 1719

1533 1543 1600 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1744 1806

1732 1744 1805 1827 1836 1841 1900 1913 1934 1944 2008 2029

1934 1952 2000 2021 2044

2030 2048 2056 2117 2140

Saturdays Barrow-in-Furness Askam Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St. Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Wigton Carlisle

2030 2048 2056 2117 2139

2151 2211 -

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1633 1651 1659 1718 1741

1933 1951 1959 2018 2041

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1910 1927 1947 1959 2020 -

2110 2127 2147 2159 2220 -

Sundays 0622 0640 0648 0709 0731

1233 1251 1259 1318 1341

1433 1451 1459 1518 1541

Additional trains operate between Barrow-in-Furness and Millom - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

No Sunday service between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven.

Carlisle - Whitehaven - Barrow-in-Furness Mondays to Fridays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0558 Workington 0609 Whitehaven 0631 St. Bees 0641 Sellafield 0652 Seascale 0657 Ravenglass 0706 Millom 0727 Askam 0750 Barrow-in-Furness 0805 Saturdays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0557 Workington 0608 Whitehaven 0630 St. Bees 0640 Sellafield 0651 Seascale 0656 Ravenglass 0705 Millom 0725 Askam 0748 Barrow-in-Furness 0803

0646 0704 0724 0732 0742 0746 0753 0812 0829 0845

0737 0755 0816 0827 0847 -

0901 0904 0911 0930 0946 0959

0842 0901 0925 0935 0956 1007 1018 1022 1031 1052 1115 1132

0938 0956 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1153 1208

1054 1112 1133 1144 1205 1212 1223 1226 1233 1252 1308 1325

1208 1226 1247 1258 1318 1325 1335 1339 1345 1404 1420 1437

1252 1310 1331 1342 1403 1410 1421 1424 1431 1450 1506 1523

1435 1454 1517 1528 1549 1600 1611 1615 1624 1645 1707 1724

1513 1531 1552 1604 1623 1631 1644 1648 1655 1715 1733 1749

1631 1649 1710 1721 1741 1752 1804 1807 1814 1835 1853 1910

1737 1756 1820 1831 1852 1902 1917 1921 1930 1951 2014 2031

1814 1832 1853 1904 1925 -

1915 1933 1954 2005 2025 -

0735 0753 0814 0825 0845 -

0905 0908 0915 0934 0950 1005

0842 0901 0925 0935 0956 1007 1018 1022 1031 1052 1115 1132

0938 0956 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1153 1208

1054 1112 1133 1144 1204 1211 1222 1225 1232 1251 1307 1325

1156 1215 1239 1251 1315 1325 1336 1341 1350 1411 1434 1449

1252 1310 1331 1342 1402 1409 1419 1423 1429 1448 1504 1521

1433 1452 1515 1526 1547 1601 1612 1616 1625 1646 1708 1723

1525 1543 1604 1616 1636 1643 1654 1657 1704 1723 1739 1755

1636 1654 1715 1726 1748 1755 1808 1811 1818 1837 1853 1911

1740 1758 1819 1830 1850 1859 1911 1914 1921 1939 1956 2013

1814 1832 1853 1904 1925 -

1900 1918 1939 1950 2010 -

2015 2032 2052 2104 2125 -

2037 2200 2055 2218 2116 2239 2127 2250 2147 2310 Sundays 2145 1410 1710 2203 1427 1727 2224 1447 1747 2235 1459 1759 2255 1520 1820 -

Additional trains operate between Millom and Barrow-in-Furness - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

No Sunday service between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness. ss s ne es ur rn n s -F on Fu n ve ad rt as wn s i- n ld e es gt le to in- ld gl n ft ha Ro om al in ia n po w fie ston erto ee m y sle ick ro te ton rring ork ie een a l by ary patr igto lsto b tle ven igg asc lla i ro B k f h c l y k k rli i t r r o x r h e m a t r M S M Se Se W Dr Ba As Ki Pa Co W As Gr Sil Ra Ha Fli Ne Bo W Fo Ca Da Br

For train times and fares information visit our website or call National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50.

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HANDY NUMBERS COUNCIL & OTHER SERVICES Carlisle City Council Cumbria County Council (out-of-hours service) Cumbria County Council Carlisle Tourism Carlisle Post Office (Scotch Street) Carlisle Library (Globe Lane)

01228 817000 01228 526690 0800 1218 800 01228 817166 01228 525017 01228 227310

MEDICAL / SUPPORT SERVICES Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance Police (non-emergency) Fire & Rescue General Enquiries Cumberland Infirmary Accident and Emergency NHS Direct West Cumberland Hospital National Blood Service Dental Emergency Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Domestic Violence Support Samaritans OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline

999 101 01228 593350 01228 523444 01228 814411 0845 46 47 01946 693 181 0845 7711711 01228 603900 03000 247 247 07712 117 986 08457 90 90 90 0800 345 7440

MUSEUMS, ATTRACTIONS & MUSIC VENUES Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Walby Farm Park The Source The Brickyard Guildhall Museum Carlisle Indoor Market Hall Carlisle Cathedral AMF Bowling Brunton Park Carlisle Castle Cumbria’s Military Museum The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Carlisle Racecourse

01228 618718 01228 573056 01228 595535 01228 512220 01228 618718 01228 513991 01228 548151 0844 826 3013 01228 526237 01228 591922 01228 532774 01228 529356 01461 339028 01228 554700

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Carlisle Racecourse 01228 554700

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR SERVICE LISTED HERE PLEASE CALL: 01946 816 716 SCHOOLS Trinity School Austin Friars St Monica’s School Newman Catholic School St Cuthbert’s Catholic Community School Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle College University of Cumbria

01228 516051 01228 528042 01228 404942 01228 607505 01228 607545 01228 822700 01228 616234

SPORTS INDOOR & OUTDOOR Carlisle Driving Range The Pools Swimming & Health Centre Sheepmount Athletics Stadium Stoneyholme Golf Club

01228 545665 01228 625777 01228 625599 01228 625511

THEATRES & CINEMA The Sands Centre The Green Room Vue Entertainment

01228 633766 01228 533233 0871 224 0240

TOURIST INFORMATION Carlisle VisitScotland Gretna Brampton

01228 598596 01461 337834 016977 3433

TRAVEL & WEATHER Bus Timetables Stagecoach North West Train Timetables Lake District Weather Service VETS Belle Vue Vets Eden Veterinary Centre Ashlea Veterinary Centre RSPCA

Carlisle TIC 01228 598596

0871 200 22 33 01228 597 222 08457 48 49 50 0844 846 2444

016973 42174 01228 541999 01228 549177 01228 512893

Lake District Weather 0844 846 2444

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