West Cumbria Guide 01 December January

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CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE WEST

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

IN WEST CUMBRIA

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West Cumbria Guide DEC/ JAN

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A Word from the Editor Welcome to the first edition of The West Cumbria Guide.

As 2016 draws to a close, there’s no better time for change, which is why we have decided to merge together The Whitehaven Guide and The Guide to create a super mag covering the whole of West Cumbria.

Whether you can believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner, and as I write this, there are only four Mondays left until the big day.

In this edition we’ve got all the dates you need to organise your Christmas shopping around the dozens of festive events planned for Allerdale and Copeland; along with all the reasons why west Cumbria should be the only destination you choose to purchase all your Christmas presents.

For many people Christmas can be a stressful time which is why we have put together a guide on how to keep the Christmas dinner stress at bay, as well as a top tips on choosing the perfect Christmas gift for your other half.

We also have some delicious seasonal recipes for you to treat your family to including: gingerbread fudge and luxurious hot chocolate, along with a fool-proof way to ensure your sprouts are the talk of your Christmas dinner.

Our regular cocktail connoisseur, Tara has been busy inventing some wonderfully merry cocktails which will get you all in the spirit of things.

So, from Steve, myself and the rest of the team, we would like to wish all our readers, supporters and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

See you in 2017

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CONTENTS

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F E AT U R E S 11

S h o p We s t T h i s Christmas

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Celebrate Christmas In Cumbria

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Max Out In The Lakes

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Urban Explorers

H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y 32

Briget Foster

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N e l s o n B ro w n

F OO D & D R I N K 46

Horse and Farrier

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Stress Free Christmas Dinner

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Ta r a ’ s T i p p l e s

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M OTO R I N G A N D S P O RT 74

Sports Round-Up

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Winter Motoring Tips

W H AT ’ S O N 88

Panto Time

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Boxing Day Boof

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Holiday Fun This Christms

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welcome to the west cumbria guide

Our little business has only gone and got itself all grown up, well that’s what someone said to me when I told them about our proposed merger to create The West Cumbria Guide.

Holding the largest readership of any magazines in Cumbria, The Guide has evolved for a handful of reasons and I personally wanted to share with you the reasons why.

As far as I am concerned we are bringing down the barriers and highlighting the very best that West Cumbria has to offer; for too long we have been seen as the poor relation to The Lake District, which is surprising considering West Cumbria is as I see the best kept secret in the UK. Our towns here in West Cumbria are all so very different and each has a distinct offering. When you actually bring together the different experiences and package them together, we have an offering like no other and it’s this which has got me chomping at the bit.

Whether it’s great independent or national retailers we have both in our backyard. We have a beautiful coastline stretching from Haverigg with its sand dunes to the stunning cliff tops at St Bees all the way up to the sprawling beaches of Silloth. It’s here on our doorstep, on our coastline where you can capture the finest sunsets on the planet.

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Western Lakes

Want lakes so pure, so free and undiluted by humanity?

Ours are stunning, from Bassenthwaite Lake to Buttermere or Wastwater. Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and see through their eyes what we see today - pure raw unspoilt beauty.

It’s right here in West Cumbria where you can enjoy Britain’s Best View, England’s Deepest Lake and highest mountain Scafell Piker aswell as the nicest people on the planet..

West Cumbrian Attractions

As for our attractions we have some absolute gems. Discover our dark history at The Rum Story, explore our future at The Beacon Museum, get a sense of our Roman history at The Senhouse Museum or rediscover our maritime heritage at Maryport Maritime and find out how two of the world’s biggest shipping companies were started by men but a mere 14 miles from each other, Cunard and Whitestar.

Cast your mind into the Solway and explore our coast at The Lake District Coast Aquarium, jump on board the Ratty Railway and awaken that inner child within, be amazed

by Muncaster and its ghostly past, enjoy the power of the pencil at the Derwent Water Pencil Museum or wander as lonely as a cloud into the birthplace of William Wordsworth in Cockermouth.

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West Cumbrian Food

West Cumbria’s culinary scene is always a major talking point as we have an array of western delights to explore from our cafes and restaurants to country pubs and hotels. One thing that most all have in common is an almost fanatical drive of pride and passion in ensuring that locally quality sourced produce is used and served at every practical turn. Seriously, it’s almost like a religion; our chefs truly are champions of local produce.

Dining Out takes on a whole new meaning here in West Cumbria and nature has gifted us with so many beautiful backdrops that people have been quick to take advantage of what we have available.

Whether sat overlooking Whitehaven’s beautiful Georgian Harbour or looking out across Ravenglass estuary, taking in the beauty of the lakes or settling down among our mountains, the environment around us can be as soothing and relaxing as a Solway sunset and makes life that so much sweeter.

West Cumbrian Adventures

For those that are more adventurous and want to get the adrenalin really pumping then West Cumbria certainly won’t let you down. Let’s face it; West Cumbria is the birth place of mountaineering and many folk travel far and wide to our playground in the sticks, while many come simply to take to our seas whether it be windsurfing, paddle boarding or paragliding off the coastal and inland hills.

All in all West Cumbria a great place to live, work and play and sometimes we just have to open our eyes and see what’s hidden in plain view. This is why we want you to join us and celebrate everything West Cumbrian.

If you’d like to get involved with the West Cumbria Guide through sponsorship or in partnership please get in touch today by emailing: stephen@theguidemediagroup.com

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Shop West This Christmas

Independent shops make our west Cumbrian villages and towns special so it's beneficial for us all to shop local as much as possible and our area is full of them.

By using local companies that are sat on your doorstep it is more advantageous for everyone involved; better customer service, better product knowledge, better aftercare, AND there’s no waiting nervously by the door, come Christmas week, for packages you didn’t order in time.

We’ve all marvelled at the much anticipated John Lewis advert starring Buster the Boxer, our cupboards are already stocked with supermarket mince pies and our surrounding towns are being transformed into twinkling wonderlands; Christmas is well on its way.

There’s no time like the present (pardon the pun) to start your Christmas shopping and there’s no place better to do it than in west Cumbria.

Love it or loathe it, the months leading up to the big day itself are always pretty manic, which is probably why most people do purchase the majority of their Christmas shopping online.

Yes, it may be a lot less stressful; what’s more relaxing than being slumped on the sofa working your way through a tub of Miniature Heroes with a snowball in hand?

But, by doing this year in year out, we aren’t helping out our local businesses; we really should be thinking local, and shopping local and what’s better than our local towns. There’s Keswick, Whitehaven, Workington and Cockermouth to name just a few and each is brimming with family run businesses ready and waiting to help you find the perfect Christmas gift.

Our local towns and villages are all laden with independent shops and really have got Christmas well and truly wrapped up. There are shops for shoes, clothes, including specialist children’s clothes; arts and crafts, sweets, wine merchants, jewellery, toys, electrical, antiques, haberdashery and stationery shops and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

And with the areas long-established butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers and so much more there really is little need to go elsewhere for your Christmas lunch. Buying from your local businesses means your money goes to people who live in your area, ultimately supporting your local community. The money is more likely to get reinvested back into the area, so it really is a win win situation.

West Cumbria’s shopkeepers are our own, local Santa’s little helpers, so why not let them help you this Christmas?

They’re ready and waiting to deliver service with a smile and buckets full of product knowledge.

Don’t worry if you’re one of those people who hasn’t thought about Christmas yet - let’s be honest most of us haven’t. Just remember, before you start filling your online shopping bag with products from big-named brands, that local family run businesses will appreciate your purchases a lot more.

After all, helping each other out is what Christmas is all about. Happy Shopping!

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T h e G u i d e ’ s G u i d e To C h r i s t m a s G i f t s

The Guide’s Guide To Christmas Gifts

By Sarah Sinclair

We’ve all been there, we’ve all watched in anguish as your fella, girlfriend or father unwraps your latest gift, the colour instantaneously draining out of their face as they peel back the paper.

It’s a horrifying feeling seeing them force a grimace across their face and usher the words “lovely, just what I wanted” as you gulp and sink as far into your seat as it allows before heading to the drinks cupboard to see off the remnants of the Christmas brandy. Sound familiar? Well not this year, as here at The Guide we’ve been digging out some hints and tips to make sure there are only happy chaps and chapettes by the time Boxing Day comes around.

For the Guys Take Heed

Take time and listen to any subtle hints or tips, blokes are less likely to drop direct hints but if you hear him moaning about needing a new pair of walking boots or that he’s had another shocker on the course because his driver is knackered, there’s your cue.

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Indulge Him

If you’re not going to opt for practicality, how about you indulge the man in your life? Many men will rarely go above and beyond to buy purely luxurious items like aftershave, so why not get him something he’d love but would never dare buy for himself.

Head for the Hills

How about abstaining from gift giving altogether, maybe you’ve had countless Christmases watching your guy pull his ‘gift face’, that fake-a-smile he pulls as he unwraps another mediocre present he clearly doesn’t care about. This year, why not agree to spend the gift giving budget on a weekend away, buying some quality time together.

Be Direct

If all else fails just straight-up ask him, yeah this may be going against the grain and totally eliminate the element of surprise but at least you will know he’s definitely going to appreciate the gift.

Gifts for Him

For The Girls Listen

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Five clichés to avoid: Household Appliances

Chances are she has already told you exactly what she wants for Christmas on numerous occasions and if she has any sense she has probably even written you a list. This is one of those times when it is imperative that you pay attention - take note and make sure you have her wish-list with you when you head to the shops on Christmas Eve (don’t even bother trying to deny it). Stick with the list and you can’t go wrong. Seriously though, whatever you do, do not stray from the list.

Even if he really COULD do with a new drill, now isn’t the time, trust us. Nobody wants to be faced with the monotony of everyday life while three Sherries down.

Treat her as an individual

Really, yeah a puppy might be cute bounding around the room on Christmas morning but by Boxing Day the reality has set in. A dog is for life not just Christmas.

There’s nothing worse than tearing open the wrapping paper on Christmas morning only to discover that tube of hand cream or bottle of Boots-own brand body lotion.

Token gifts are annoying but acceptable when they come in the post from a distant Aunt but when it comes to your gift, they won’t cut the mustard, I’m afraid. The simple fact is, these generic gifts require little to no thought at all and she knows it. If you don’t know what floats her boat - and you probably should do by this point - at least make the effort to find out.

Get personal

If the perfect gift for her doesn’t appear to exist, then get your creative juices flowing and make it yourself. It doesn’t need to be a masterpiece, something like a photo album full of all your favourite snaps together or your favourite Selfie in a nice frame, will do the trick. She will love the effort that you’ve gone to and you’ll be in her good books, until at least Christmas dinner.

Exercise DVDs or Equipment

Go on insinuate your significant other could do with a bit of exercise; let us know how that works out for you.

Pets

Novelty Items

These are anything that costs about a fiver and is picked up off the cuff whilst doing the real Christmas shopping.

Chances are it will either be broken or binned before the Queen’s speech, don’t waste yours or their time.

Gift Cards

They’re a cop out and you know it. Nothing says, society dictates I must buy you a gift but I can’t be bothered to invest any energy into thinking of anything meaningful more than a vaguely appropriate B&Q gift card.

Think outside the (gift) box

Still struggling? Treat her to some quality time instead. Get her an experience she’ll always remember, rather than a gift she will shove in a draw and immediately forget about.

Think spa days, a trip to her favourite restaurant or an activity she has always wanted to try. The perfect gift might be expensive, time spent with loved ones is priceless.

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Celebrate Christmas

in West Cumbria

Christmas merriment will be in abundance in west Cumbria as the area’s surrounding towns and villages get set to host a number of festive events marking the official start to the Yuletide season.

Over the coming months there are sacks full of festive family fun planned including the Ravenglass and Eskdale Santa Express, Taste Christmas Food Festival and Keswick’s Live Advent Calendar.

Kicking off the celebrations on December 3, Workington will be awash with seasonal cheer as the town centre fills up with families all out for some old fashioned fun. The traditional Christmas market will once again be in full swing, with stalls offering locally produced food, drinks and gifts.

There will be plenty for the kids to enjoy including a Clip ‘n’ Climb climbing wall, traditional fairground rides, and facepainting. And if that wasn’t enough excitement for one day, little ones’ will also have the chance to come face-to-face with Santa himself. If they’ve been good, they might even get a little present.

The main stage will see performances from an exciting line up of artists, including: Ezili Dantor, Cindy and the Bullets and successful tribute band, Abba Forever. The festival will come to a head at 6pm, when the Town Mayor, Cllr Joan Wright, will be joined by Abba Forever to switch on Workington’s Christmas Lights and mark the opening of the festive season.

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The Hub in Workington Town Centre will also be joining in the festivities with special performances from The Bread And Butter Theatre Company. The Christmas Elves will be on hand to dazzle with their blend of seasonal magic and impish tales of life in the North Pole, toy-making and working for the big man, while The Carol-Singing Christmas Crackers will be telling the obligatory dodgy cracker jokes. Pop along to The Hub at 12pm on Saturday December 10 to see these acts perform. While you are there, why not do some Christmas shopping or relax with a warm, hot chocolate?

Speaking of delicious delights; for the local foodies among us, Taste Cumbria Christmas is returning for another year, bringing with it a wide selection of festive flavours. Taking place between Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11, Main Street will be buzzing with Christmas shoppers all searching for that unique Christmas gift. There’ll be a giant food fair and Christmas market amid the gorgeous festive lights, with all the sights and smells you’d expect at this fabulous time of year.

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Hard line scrooges won’t be able to avoid the twinkling lights, tempting smells and children’s excitement and with masses planned for the whole family over the seasonal period, there’s no excuse not to get into the Christmas spirit.

West Cumbria Christmas Dates Egremont Christmas Lights Swith On 27 November Keswick Live Advent Calendar: 1 - 24 December Cockermouth by Candlelight: Friday December 2

There’ll be gifts galore, and food to eat on the spot, while the youngest foodie visitors will love the fairground and Christmas-themed arts and crafts. There will also be a live music stage, with loads of local artists performing over both days, to give the whole event a street party feel.

Further down the coast, the folk of Seascale will be welcoming Santa on his sleigh on December 13, 14, and 15. As well as meeting children in the village, Santa can also deliver a personalised letter to your home. He has requested a donation of £5 per letter to help his trusty elves with fundraising, after all, a new play park is on the top of everyone’s wish list.

And that’s not all; children can enjoy a magical journey on-board the ‘Santa Express’ to meet Father Christmas and explore his Dalegarth grotto. Children will receive a present from Santa and adults get a complimentary tea, coffee, mulled wine and a mince pie. Please note this is a popular event and booking is essential.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a singsong and luckily Egremont Market Hall will play host to the Annual Christmas Concert with Egremont Junior Band on Wednesday December 14, while carol singers will be bringing some Christmas cheer to Egremont Main Street on Saturday December 10.

Workington Christmas Festival & Lights Switch-On Saturday December 3 Aspatria Christmas Festival: Sunday December 4 Keswick Victorian Fayre: Sunday December 4 Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 December Seascale Welcomes Santa: December 12, 13, 14 A Festival of Christmas Music at Crosthwaite Church, Keswick: Tuesday December 13

For more wonderfully festive events check out www.cumbriaguide.co.uk T h e We s t C u m b r i a G u i d e

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An invitation to your own Christmas shopping evening at Wishes Turn Christmas shopping into a festive celebration at Wishes Cockermouth as Fiona and Victoria invite you to enjoy your own shopping event with your family and friends.

Whatever your style, Fiona and Victoria invite you to get in touch and arrange a date to open the shop just for you, get into the festive spirit, and enjoy a personal shopping experience.

Choose a date to hold your exclusive shopping evening and the shop is yours to browse the wide choice of Christmas cards and gifts for all, and wrappings which will make your gifts stand out under the Christmas tree.

Victoria said: “Due to the floods, last year we missed the Christmas season at Wishes, water and paper certainly don’t go well together. But we’re back with a newly fitted shop, and we’ve worked hard through the buying season and met with many companies and suppliers to bring you best choice of Christmas cards.”

If the busy hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping isn’t your style and you’d prefer a quieter shopping experience, enjoy an evening at Wishes with just those you invite to join you, your shopping list and a yummy mince pie. Or perhaps you’d love the Christmas music turned up, a glass of prosecco in hand and a festive evening to gather your special greetings cards and gifts for the season.

Invitations are open to groups of 8 or more for Christmas shopping evenings between 7 and 9pm throughout November and December.

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1 December 1965 - West Cumberland Farmers driver Charles Sale on Fangs Brow

West Cumbria’s Christmas Past

1 December 60 - Santa Claus at Egremont Coop 18

18 December 1955 - Cockermouth Cubs Christmas Party

16 December 1967 - Marchon Christmas Party Decorating the tree with your favourite baubles and ornaments, carefully displaying the years old Christmas angel on the very top of the tree, singing along to the same carols and Christmas hits year after year; there's no doubt that Christmas is a nostalgic time of the year.

For almost 60 years, local photographer, Ivor Nicholas has been capturing the best of Cumbria's Christmas memories. Here he shares with us a wonderful selection of photographs from various parties, plays, and Christmas traditions. See if you can spot anyone you know.

The Christmas decorations may not be as elaborate, the costumes might all be homemade, the celebrations might be on a lower scale, but the trees, presents, Christmas hats and smiling faces from excited children are all undeniably festive.

17 December 1958 - Higham School in Cockermouth Christmas Play.

For more vintage snaps and to share your memories of Christmas in Cumbria go to www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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IF you’re feeling particularly bonkers as the New Year approaches, then this is the perfect challenge for you.

For the past 22 years Whitehaven harbour side has been filled with hundreds of people eager to watch a group of Cumbria’s bravest characters take to the low temperatures of Irish Sea. In recent years we have seen several Santa’s, the odd batman and a few Wizard of Oz type Tin Men together with a wide variety of other well-known wacky characters.

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The event doesn’t only entertain the spectators, as the crazy participants shiver and shudder in the water to the amusement of everyone watching; it’s all for a very good cause.

The whole event has been created by the Golden Sands Polar Bear Club, and insane people who want to take part can raise money for whatever charity they choose.

Andy Sloan has been a member of the organising committee for more than 10 years. Taking the plunge to raise funds for the RNLI lifeboat appeal, he said: “We are expecting around 50 or 60 people to take to the water all in fancy dress, but there will be up to 500 people watching on.

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“It’s always a great event and raises funds for much needed causes. We’re hoping to have Jackie Chambers playing for us too following her performance at the Civic Hall on the 30th. Anyone wanting to get involved can just turn up on the day. “

All participants will meet at the Wellington Bistro at 9am and there will be a warm-up session at 9.45am followed by a march from the bandstand to the Golden Sands. There will be a safety briefing at 10:20 before swimmers take to the sea at 10.30.

The whole idea is to get people doing something crazy, as well as fun, to raise as much money as possible for charities that really need the help.

So, if you think that you are brave (stupid) enough to take on the Cumbrian waters and raise money for a good cause of your choice, then check out the Facebook page: Golden Sands Polar Bear Club or contact Andy on 07920144407

This year’s event will take place on the December 31 but the waters are going to be populated a little earlier than previous years because of the tide times.

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Max Out In The Lake District

By Sarah Sinclair

Meet Max, the 9 year old English Springer Spaniel with a very important role, as ‘Canine Ambassador for Keswick’. You might recognise him as the star of some spectacular photos taken by his owner Kerry Irving.

Kerry’s photos have catapulted Max to social media stardom and caused him to become something of an icon for the Lake District.

When I caught up with Max and Kerry, of Keswick Locksmiths, they were on top of Latrigg, a place where they spend much of their time. That is, when Max isn’t busy meeting fans who have flew in from Hong Kong and replying to messages from the 5,199 followers of his Facebook page, ‘Max out in the Lake District’.

Inspired by his love of photography, when Kerry first started posting photographs of his dog on the ‘Love the Lake District’ Facebook page, he had no idea what a hit Max would become. Kerry set up his own page, ‘Max out in the Lake District’ in June this year and in this short space of time, Max has become a great ambassador for Keswick, his hometown and the most dog-friendly place in the UK. He now has an international fan-base stretching as far as Brazil and Australia and has attracted visitors to the Lakes, from America and Hong Kong, travelling across the world to meet him.

Kerry said: “I thought we’d maybe get two or three hundred ‘Likes’. Now people expect to see photos of Max every day and we are constantly receiving messages from people wanting to meet him.”

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“It is quite time consuming - I get up at 5am and spend half an hour answering the 180 Facebook notifications, then after work there’ll be another 100 and then last thing at night I’ll check and there’ll be about another 100. It does keep me very fit though, as I’m always out with him.”

Max’s photographs have earned him the winning place in this year’s Countryfile Dog of the Year competition. He has also been photographed for the Kennel Club Dog Friendly campaign, has been filmed for Japanese TV and alongside legends such as Sir Chris Bonington, has ‘paw-tographed’ ten Lake District books which are being auctioned off to raise money for Freedom Wizards. The charity helps people with limited mobility get access to the kind of places Max loves so much, using all-terrain wheelchairs.

One thing that becomes clear, from talking to Kerry and Max, is that behind this social media phenomenon, is the unconditional love and unshakeable bond, between one man and his dog.

Kerry added: “Max didn’t have the best start in life. The idea behind the page was to try and give him a better life.”

“At the end of the day, Max is a top dog.”

Pop into Alternative Gift Shop in Keswick and you will find Max’s face printed on a limited number of cushions, part of a new idea Kerry is trailing out. It would seem that Kerry could be set to make quite a profit from brand Max, but while commercial success may be inevitable, for Kerry it is the personal aspect of ‘Max out in the Lake District’ that inspires him.

“He’ll have to start charging appearance fees - 10,000 gravy bones.”

Kerry said: “I didn’t really start this to make money. If it covers my costs and I can raise some money for charity, I am happy. I want to try and fundraise for local charities.”

“There are people who can’t get to the kind of places we go to because of disabilities, who follow the page and love Max. One guy got in touch having recently lost his son, he’ll message every day saying ‘Feeling a bit down today, loved this photo of Max, it has really cheered me up.’ ” He continued: “The best thing about it all is that it makes people happy. There’s so many bad things happening in the world it’s just nice to do something to make people happy.”

So, what does Max think about his newfound fame?

Kerry laughed: “He absolutely loves it, he loves having his photo taken. He always knows what I’m doing and will start posing in front of the camera.”

“He’ll have to start charging appearance fees - 100,00 gravy bones!”

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Uncovering History :

West Cumbria’s Urban Explorers

Broken windows, crumbling ceilings, and rotting floorboards is what most people would likely notice if they ever found themselves inside an abandoned mansion.

But, for Cockermouth filmmaker, Lee Rielly, he sees nothing but beauty in its rawest state. Travelling the lengths of Great Britain to document decaying structures, forgotten factories, and eroding ruins, Lee’s passion focuses on unearthing the tales of forgotten worlds.

If you haven’t heard of it before, Urban Exploration or Urbex as it has become known sees likeminded people search out dilapidated buildings including hospitals and military ruins. Their aim is to photograph and capture the essence of what these buildings were once used for before they are lost forever.

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Currently studying film-making at Manchester Metropolitan University, Lee is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer who has been documenting his urban finds to his YouTube Channel since May. Travelling as far as Wales to investigate and document his discoveries, Lee has attracted quite the following on various social media pages.

Lee said: “I’ve had an interest in abandoned buildings ever since my cousin told me a creepy story about a time that he had driven past ‘The Purple House’ in Newlands Valley near Keswick. I went to the house with my friend when we were aged 12; I was amazed at this big house just sat there with nobody inside of it.”

It wasn’t until spring this year that Lee’s interest in exploring derelict buildings really took off. Following a shopping trip to Carlisle with his friend, the pair noticed some abandoned looking buildings.

He said: “We saw some cool buildings near Silloth airfield so we decided to park up and have a look. At the time, I was a daily vlogger on YouTube so I made it part of that day’s video. Within hours the video had hundreds of views; it was clear that my audience liked the video as much as I enjoyed making it so since then I’ve made almost weekly videos exploring abandoned places up and down the UK.” While someone may look at an abandoned structure and see only ruins, Lee sees the beauty that once stood. He said: “I see the history, I see past the broken walls and floors - I see all of the people that once used the place on a daily basis, the experience can sometimes be added to when I find belongings from the previous owners, staff, patients, whoever.

“I feel like I have stepped into a time machine as soon as I enter the places, I feel part of the history and I almost feel like I am stood right there with everyone who has been there in the past.

“There’s no creepier feeling than finding children’s belongings/clothes/toys in houses, knowing that once upon a time, a child played where you are standing and it just makes you question the situation even more, it’s hard to place yourself in their shoes to just leave your home behind with everything left there.”

To check out Lee’s work visit his YouTube channel: LeeRielly or check out his Facebook page.

To read more about Lee’s urban exploring go to www.cumbriaguide.co.uk/urban-explorers

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PENRITH Mountain Rescue

Volunteers Bare All

By Sarah Sinclair

Members of Penrith Mountain Rescue Team are going all out, in order to fundraise for the bare essentials.

In a bid to raise money, which will go towards upgrading their current vehicles, Penrith MRT have braved the elements in an extraordinary way, creating a charity calendar that is sure to make 2017 a memorable one. Having always been prepared to risk it all for others, they are now baring all as well.

The much-anticipated, if slightly unexpected, theme of the calendar was one of the few things that did remain under wraps until the launch in October, when the team stunned supporters with their natural beauty. The calendars are now on sale online and are available from a number of outlets in Carlisle and Penrith with all funds going directly to the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team Charity.

The Penrith MRT is made up of unpaid volunteers, whose activities are funded solely through donations. The Penrith division covers the largest geographic area in the Lake District - at 2500 square Km, their patch makes up a third of Cumbria - but they also support neighbouring Mountain Rescue Teams, working alongside them to cover a much more extensive area. The team are on hand 24-hours-a-day, 365 days a year, providing an essential emergency service and a wide range of community support.

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When the county was devastated by flooding last year, the Penrith MRT volunteers played a very important role. The team were involved in evacuating members of the public and providing food and water to the rescue centres which were set up all over Cumbria. The Land Rovers used by the team are ideal for moving through water and rough terrain which is why it is essential that the team raise enough money to maintain their vehicles.

Penrith MRT member, Luke Armitage, was out with friends when he came up with the initial idea, but from that point on it has been a joint effort.

from Cotswolds Outdoor and Eden Rock in Carlisle, Go Outdoors and Booths in Penrith. It is also available on www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Penrith-Mountain-Rescue-CharityCalendar-2017/172381750354 For more information visit the Friends of Penrith Mountain Rescue Team website www.friendsofpmrt.wordpress.com

Luke said: “We are not one of the richest teams in the Lake District and the vehicles we use are a really important part of what we do and we need to upgrade our current vehicles to keep moving, especially given the size of our patch.”

Alan Conway, another MRT member continued: “This is why we have created the calendar; we bared all of our natural beauty so we can raise money for the bare essentials. I was really apprehensive about the theme of the calendar at first and being photographed, but I ended up getting into it and found myself suggesting different shots. I am proud of what we have produced as a team.”

While some were initially apprehensive about the idea of becoming the stars of a naked calendar, everyone embraced the challenge, displaying a snippet of the bravery that they demonstrate so often, out on the fells.

Luke said: “The team were all very brave, some found it harder than others but it was great fun and got everyone together. The calendar covers the range of environments in our patch in all of their beauty.”

And it wasn’t just the guys who got their kit off. Calendar star, Emma Johnston jumped at the opportunity to show that life in the MRT is not just a man’s world.

Emma said: “I felt it was important that I got involved in the calendar photos to ensure that everyone can see that women are very much a part of the frontline of the Penrith MRT.” Members of the team will be in Carlisle City Centre on Saturday 3rd December, promoting the calendar and raising awareness, as Cumbria sees the first anniversary weekend of the floods.

Alan Conway thanked those who helped in the creation of the calendar: “Thank you from all of us at the Penrith MRT to the friends of Penrith MRT, this wouldn’t have happened without you and to the brilliant designer Rachel Benn.”

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Working on a bright future

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for Whitehaven It is now 18 months since I had the honour of being elected into office as Copeland’s first Directly Elected Mayor, I was well aware from the minute the result was announced the job was going to be very challenging and that there would be some difficult issues to address, it is fair to say there is far more to the job than I had anticipated.

I had a very clear vision of exactly what I wanted to achieve and that vision has not changed, the vision has been incorporated into a corporate plan and a strategy has been put in place to deliver that plan and my vision for Copeland.

I have focussed very much on delivering all the promises that were made in my pre-election manifesto, a top to bottom review of the council finances, a forensic look at council services and reshaping the council on a more business like footing to operate like a modern 21st Century Business.

believe we are on the cusp of unprecedented growth for the borough and opportunity for our residents.

I also believe the work we have done in Copeland in the last 18 months has laid the groundwork to ensure we are positioned perfectly to capitalize and maximise the opportunity that is before us.

Could I wish all residents a very happy Christmas and New Year

These actions have turned up some unexpected consequences but we are now in a position of not only knowing where we want to go, but also exactly where we are starting from. We are getting into the right shape to make that journey and the council is now in a position where we can make educated decisions on the policies that will move us forward.

I have long believed partisan party politics has no place in a local authority and a real benefit of this last 18 month is how councillors of all political persuasions have worked together as part of a rainbow coalition in what have been challenging and difficult times for the benefit of those we are elected to represent.

18 months ago I began with high hopes and real ambitions that Copeland had a bright future and there was a great opportunity for this borough to change for the better. Today I am even more certain that that is the case, the next few years could be transformational for Copeland as I really T h e Wo r k i n g t o n G u i d e

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and can be used as a daily scrub.

A H N E Y Hs E EBees AL LT TSugar H A A Scrub ND D B B£12.99 EA AU UT Tor Y Sanctuary Sugar Scrub Burt’H £11 are my current favourites but its best to only use them a few times a week.

Revlon Colour Stay Lip-liners are brilliant and long-lasting at only £3.98.

Eye Brighteners Every Woman Needs

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By Bridget Foster

The Carlisle Guide

FACEBOOK: Bridget Foster Make Up & Hair Artist

Whether its blemishes or under eye circles you are trying to conceal, our in-house beauty guru, Bridget Foster lets us into a few secrets about how to apply the nation’s essential beauty product.

Following numerous conversations with make-up artist friends, I noticed that we all talked very passionately and in depth about concealers. Over the years I have probably spent more money on concealers than anything else in my kit and my own make-up bag.

When it comes to application, I always teach clients that concealer is to cover flaws and imperfections and is usually applied around the eyes, nostrils and any spots. But, as well as concealing we are also using them to brighten and sculpt the skin, especially around the eye area. This technique is very flattering and can be used with any make-up look no matter how natural you want to go.

Step Back A lot of people today are making the mistake of getting carried away with brightening and highlighting as well as contouring and bronzing. The trick is to step back and make sure your face matches your body; otherwise you will look like you’re wearing a mask. Always remember to even out your skin-tone afterwards with a tinted moisturiser or base.

Here are my top products, which, applied correctly will make sure you have a dewy, radiant glow which can be worn all year round.

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Nars Creamy Concealer £19 Social media went nuts about this concealer, which meant I had to try it as I’m a big fan of Nars, especially their foundation. Usually when Nars launches a new product, you can almost be certain that it will be here to stay; it’s very rare for them to discontinue a product. So when they do bring out fresh products you know they will be worth every penny and you won’t be left frantically trying to hunt one down after the line is discontinued.

For me, this is honestly the best concealer by far, especially now they have launched a new range of colours. I have tried substitutes and various techniques and found that this one doesn’t crease if applied properly, looks absolutely flawless and really brightens up the eye area if you’re going for a sculpted look.

The Finished Product Katie, a red lipstick lover wanted a flawless glamourous make-up look. This was to tie in to her beautiful venue at Springkell in the Scottish borders. Katie wanted a glamourous, flawless look that didn’t sit cakey on her skin.

The brightening techniques above focused our attention to the eyes. A strong defined eye with Chanels Ombre £25. I love these as they add depth and dimension.

As you can see I have brightened up the face with the products above without changing the skin shade. I think this is where most people make the mistake. Getting carried away with brightening and highlighting or with contouring and bronzing.

I like to apply it from the inner corner of my eye, all the way under my temple and lightly down the side of my noise.

This lifts my eye shape and slims my nose without having to heavily contour.

Becca Eye Brightener I was on the phone to my friend Emma in Belfast recently. She does what I do but also more beauty treatments and works for Space NK. I haven’t worked in the retail business for some time so it’s great to catch up on the latest products with her. However, she is constantly being trained on high end products such as Nars, Laura Mercier, By Terry, and Becca, so often misses out on other high street brands.

Emma said this was a great eye brightener for dark circles and even better with the Nars concealer on top, blended with a beauty blender. It definitely works; but, I would use it sparingly as it does have a very creamy almost sticky consistency. It holds onto the skin well but does need blending.

NYX Banana Press Powder This is the perfect colour and texture to set your under eye concealer or to set the highlighted area of your contour.

Brilliant for the majority of skin types including darker skin tones, I have been using it on dozens of clients and doesn’t have a flash back on photos like some do. It really is a fantastic price and product.

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London Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2017 This season showcased some of the biggest and coolest designers to date. London is renowned for its cutting edge fashion and its historical brands, and this season was no exception.

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London for Nelson, kicked off with household name, Julien MacDonald and his SS 2017 collection at Seymour Place. Julien is recognised for his sexy garments, and with a mixture of boys and girls in the show, he did just that. Assisting the legend that is Sam McKnight and his team, Nelson revelled in this hair look.

Following Julien McDonald, we went straight to Simone Rocha, assisting James Pecis. Nelson’s Head Stylist Trae Corbet, also helped out on this show, creating distressed ponytails, with a whimsical fringe.

The next day (Sunday September 18), Nelson worked again assisting Sam McKnight on Charlotte Olympia, a 50’s inspired designer, who’s show was held in a pre made 50’s lounge setting in Park Lane’s SHERATON PARK LANE HOTEL. The last day, Trae herself assisted on two shows, Roksanda assisting James Pecis, followed by Fyodor Golan assisting Syd Hayes; busy busy for Browns head girl.

Nelson finished of Fashion Week, again by working and assisting Sam McKnight on the global British brand Burberry - two words: truly epic. 83 models were prepared for this show, a mix of boys and girls, with a front row like no other.

For Nelson, they stole fashion week, with an uncompromising sense of style and pleasure in the clothing. Burberry a true British lead brand, turned fashion into an emotional and decadent trail of pure beauty and style.

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Ring in the new year In style HAPPY

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The countdown to 2017 is on and that only means one thing; it’s time to start searching for the perfect party ensemble.

If there's one night to bust out all the sparkles and shine, it's New Year's Eve. Whether you've planned a big night out or you're sticking closer to home, embrace the opportunity to dress up.

Wrap Up On a bitter cold winter night, you don’t always want to be open to the elements. A long sleeved mini dress is the most fashion forward way to keep warm, while staying bang on trend this New Year.

Go Retro Jumpsuits are hot, hot, hot, and if you’re out to turn heads this year, this is the way to go. They are sexy, effortlessly easy to wear and will be a comfortable alternative to a dress.

Check out Missguided for their collection of show-stopping jumpsuits perfect for the party season.

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Shine Bright Nothing says its New Year’s Eve more than sequins. Team a sparkly party dress with a killer pair of heels and you have the unofficial uniform for any New Year’s bash. For a twist on the classic trend, try the familiar festive look but done with a jumpsuit.

White Christmas White is often associated with the summer months, but don’t dismiss it too quickly.

Forget the LBD it’s all about the Little White Dress this season. Sequins, lace or bodycon; whatever way you choose to wear it, you’ll certainly be turning heads.

Pencil Me In Say goodbye to 2016 in a streamline pencil skirt. The elegant classic teamed with a sparkly crop top or pretty cami is a stylish way to party the night away.

Hemlines don’t need to be thigh high to get noticed. Check out ASOS for their huge collection of pencil skirts.

Dare to Bare?

Make a fashion statement by flaunting your figure in a superhot bodysuit this winter. Bodysuits are a real all rounder and are great during both the summer and winter months. Pair with skinny jeans or a skirt for an up-to-date look that’s sure to get the town talking on your next night out.

When In Doubt Similar to the staple little black dress, you can never go wrong with a pair of skinny jeans and sky-high heels.

Keep the look simple by pairing with a white silky top and adding a punch of colour with a bold clutch.

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Don’t Let Your Skin Suffer This Winter A change in the weather means a change to our skin and for many people the crisp cold days bring more than just a rosy glow. Although the weather outside may be unsightly, your skin doesn’t have to be.

Make no mistake; winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean your skin needs to suffer. So, it’s time to pack away the oil-fighting cleansers, toners and moisturisers in favour of hydration-boosting products. The cold weather can play havoc with your skin and protecting it over the winter months is the key to a year-round glow.

Skin

Nourishing your skin in winter is even more important because your skin is constantly battling with changes in temperature. Skin can appear dull in the dead of winter so the lighter moisturisers we used in the summer will need replacing for something a lot richer. Foundation can appear dry and cakey in the winter so try swapping your usual foundation for a tinted moisturiser, and let your skin reap the benefits.

Hands

When winter sets in, your hands begin to show signs of neglect and dry, cracked, dry hands are not a pretty sight. One of the most basic things you can do to protect your hands from the harsh weather is to wear gloves every time you go outside. Wearing rubber gloves when washing up also helps to keep your hands supple as overexposure to both water and harsh chemicals in dishwashing liquids draws natural moisture and lubrication out of your hands. Oh and don’t forget to moisturise your hands at least twice a day.

Lips

Wearing a bright lipstick on dry chapped lips is definitely not a good look. Protect your lips by gently brushing with a dry toothbrush or lip exfoliator to remove any dry skin.

Moisturising is the key to supple lips so avoid wearing matte shades as they tend to dry out the skin more. When not wearing any make-up always use a lip balm to ensure your lips aren’t subjected to the wrath of winter.

Nails

Cold air is not good news for your nails and moisture needs to be maintained in both your nails and cuticles. A fool-proof moisture strategy for the winter months is to use hand cream several times a day, especially after you wash them or get them wet. Apply cuticle oil in the afternoon, before your lotion, and use a thick hand cream at night. A thick hand cream will seal in moisture, so if you want to use a cuticle oil before you apply that, too, even better.

5 Steps to a winter glow: • Use gentle moisturising body wash • Turn on a humidifier • Don’t take long hot showers • Switch up your skincare • Relax – Stress is bad for your skin

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Natural Ways to Beat the Winter Blues What with the dark nights, and damp days, sometimes winter knocks the sunshine out of all of us. Lazy days lounging on exotic beaches seem long forgotten and the thought of getting back from work in the dark yet again can leave even the best of us feeling blue.

Fortunately it doesn’t have to be this way as these natural remedies can help brighten up the darkest of days and help you get the spring back in your step.

Go Fish

The proof is in the Poisson. Omega 3 has been proven to significantly reduce the miserable symptoms of the winter blues as it relieves some of the symptoms of anxiety. Good sources of Omega 3 come from oily fish such as mackerel, salmon and tuna. The easiest way to get your fishy fix is through a good quality fish oil supplement. The doc recommends at least 1000mg a day. So keep a tab on you turbot to keep you swimming until summer.

Get Active

It has been scientifically proven that physical exercise is a natural mood booster. Doctors recommend 30 minutes of exercise a day; this can be anything from a brisk walk to a run, cycle or swim; anything that gets your heart rate up and blood pumping. A good hard workout releases chemicals in

the brain such as serotonin and endorphins known as the happy hormones which control our feelings of well being.

Kill two birds with one stone by taking your workout outdoors; enjoying outdoor exercise provides you with much needed fresh air and the new sights to keep your brain active and your spirits high.

Nap it Off

Don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s kip. Poor sleep quality and insomnia will only leave you feeling worse and can become a downwards spiral if not kept in check.

Make sure you have a comfortable bed in a room that’s neither too hot nor cold for a good night’s sleep. If you’re struggling to doze off at night, try avoiding electronics like the TV or your phone and don’t drink caffeine after lunchtime. There is a huge array of naturally caffeine free herbal teas that can help you drift off into dreamland in no time.

Whilst the winter blues affect many of us, if you feel your condition is more serious than just feeling a bit down you may have the more serious Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is important to talk to your GP if you think you may have SAD to discuss the range of treatments available and to get you back to your brightest.

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Enchanted Cumbria’s Largest Wedding Fayre Cumbria’s largest wedding and prom event is back for its third year. The massively popular Enchanted Cumbria event will be held at The Sands Centre on 29 January 2017.

Organiser Ailsa Brewster-Taylor said: “We started three years ago and it was such a success, we had over 800 people through the door in the first year. Even after the terrible floods last year we still had 800 people come down to see the show.”

As well as countless exhibitors and the fantastic bridal and prom dress shows; the event will also play host to a menswear and mother of the bride catwalk showcasing the finest wedding-wear for the whole party.

All guests will receive a free glass of bubbly on arrival to help get them into the wedding spirit.

Ailsa added: “There’s still spaces left for exhibitors that want to be a part of the show, we use professional models for all our wedding catwalks and we use local school kids for the prom show.”

The show will run from 12:30pm to 5pm. Entry will be FREE for those who pre-book tickets or will be £4 on the door.

Anyone wanting to exhibit at the event should contact Ailsa on info@enchantedcumbria.co.uk or 01228 595 956. Tickets can be pre-booked via email on: orders@enchantedcumbria. co.uk

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The Atelier’s guide to Wonderful Winter hair Sick of leaving the salon with a completely different style than you wanted? Well, the frustrating days of not getting what you want are over. At The Atelier, their dedicated team of hair artists are passionate about achieving a bespoke look that is tailored to you and your style.

We know how good you want to feel when you walk into your Christmas party and as winter approaches these tips will ensure your crowning glory doesn't need hidden under a hat this season.

Classic statement

Every season has different trends but you can't go wrong with tousled curls, heated rollers are an easy way of achieving this classic look.

Turn up the Volume

If you are going straight out from the office and your hair is feeling a bit flat simply revive it by spraying with dry shampoo, give it a shake and back brush hair at the root for instant volume.

Sleek and chic

As well as big blow out curls, sleek straight hair is super sexy this season. We are talking centre parting or pushed back off your face - armed with a paddle brush and hairspray this Gigi Hadid inspired style is ultra easy.

Pamper your Locks

Constant switching between cold outside and heat indoors dries out your hair so it’s a good idea to use a deep conditioning treatment mask at least once a week or even better treat your hair to an in salon professional service such as Olaplex (Kim Kardashian’s go to treatment) or L’Oreal Pro Fibre. We offer both here and they are very popular - Your hair will thank you for it.

Rough it up

Textured updos - We are talking twists, plaits and rolls perfect for après work events. Simply plait one or both sides and take back into a ponytail - backcomb - twist and roll.

Shine bright

Using diamante hair grips in your style will add sparkling glamour. For extra Christmas glitz use a shimmering hairspray to finish off your look.

50 Shades of Winter

Seasonal colours are always a great way to update your look for the festive period. Popular this year are a lot of bronze and coppers; just a few through your hair can give it that extra touch of something without taking the plunge - unless you are feeling daring!

Good Romance

The romantic ponytail which incorporates both straight hair and curls is an effortless up do perfect for this time of year. By simply taking a section from the front of your hair and backcomb it loosely pull the rest of your hair into a ponytail and take a few strands from the ponytail and wrap it round to hide the bobble, pin the backcombed piece into the top and viola.

Don’t forget- to finish off your glam new style by adding the finishing touches with on trend make-up to match. Think metallics, glitter and smoky eyes, and deep seductive lip shades and you will be ready rock your Christmas Party!!

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Right up until the beginning of WWII barbershops were rivalling taverns and pubs in terms of popularity.

They served as a social ‘hang-out’ place for real men, who came in not only for the latest shave or haircut, but also to catch up on the news and have a chat with friends.

By offering a no appointment necessary service, free Wi-Fi to all their customers and running a traditional walk in off the street service, Jane Street Barbers truly is the modern take on the old school barbershop experience but don’t just take our word for it, they have amassed a collection of solely 5 star reviews on social media.

Jane Street Barbers in Workington are bringing the barbershop back in a BIG way. Drawing on esteemed traditions and hitting it with a modern twist Jane Street Barbers are redefining the barbershop for today’s man.

See you in the chair yeah?

Established in 2012 and now headed up by business partners Yasmin Scott and Jessica Chisholm, Jane Street Barbers are committed to offering their clients only the best in men’s personal grooming and services within the fun and electric atmosphere of a truly modern barbershop.

The shop is open six days a week, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30 (18:00 on a Thursday) Saturday: 08:30 – 16:00 anyone wanting to book or discuss options should contact the shop on: 01900 268 773

Highly trained barbers: Yasmin, Jess and Tamsyn can help you achieve any of today’s styles and will work with you to create a totally fresh, unique style that’s perfect for you. Versatile and meticulous the experienced barbers are there to help with all aspects of cuts and grooming; from traditional cuts and hot luxury shaves to modern funky patterns and colouring and perms.

As well as offering all their clients the chance to experience the world class art of grooming Jane Street Barbers also provide treatments such as Crazy Angel Spray Tan, bodybuilding competition spray tans and waxing treatments in their designated treatment room located in the freshly face lifted barbershop.

The barbers don’t just offer cuts for men as Jane Street Barbers is also your one stop family shop. The lively and positive atmosphere is the perfect place to bring your little lads, so stop by and give your little ones the freshest cut in school.

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Party Nights

Join us at the Horse & Farrier for a Festive 3 Course Dinner followed by Live Music at The Sally

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Main Courses

Starters

Homemade Desserts

Roast Cocklakes Turkey Breast

Apricot and cranberry stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes seasonal vegetables and pan gravy

Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage Soup (v) (gf)

Roasted Cornfed Breast of Chicken (gf)

With artisan bread

Dark Chocolate & Cointreau Cheesecake

With roasted garlic potatoes, finished with wild mushroom and tarragon cream sauce

Smoked Chicken Walnut & Baby Leek Terrine (gf)

With whipped cream and fresh berries

Steamed Supreme of Seatrout (gf) Leek and smoked cheese mash potato with white wine and parsley cream sauce

With spiced plum compote and mixed leaves

Hot Oak Smoked Salmon (gf)

Traditional Christmas Pudding

With creamy brandy sauce

Cannellini Bean & Tomato Tagliatelle: (v) Fresh basil pesto, buttered courgettes, toasted pine nuts and garlic bread

With mango pineapple and chilli salsa and wild rocket

Winter Berry Posset

With cinnamon shortbread

All main courses are served with today’s fresh vegetables

Live Music at The Sally featuring...

Friday 9 December

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Friday 23 December

John’s set includes music from the last 4 decades with some of the best and most well-known pop, rock and soul songs of all time.

Bubbly female vocal singing songs from 60’s to current day.

A superb young vocalist who’s set list ventures from the 60’s to current chart hits.

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Kitchen Re-porter

By Sarah Sinclair

THE HORSE

& FARRIER Martin Baines has been cooking Sunday roasts since he was still at school. He believes in keeping things fresh and likes to experiment with seasonal ingredients on his menu at the Horse and Farrier in Threlkeld, where he has been head chef for nine years. A chef for 16 years straight out of college Martin says he wouldn’t change his job for the world.

What is your first memory of the kitchen?

When I was at school, I used to help my Mum cook Sunday lunches.

All the after school kids shows were about cooking and I remember thinking that looks easy, I’ll do that! Of course I soon realised, it’s nothing like those shows, but I knew from then what I wanted to do.

What is the most interesting dish you have made?

A nice, slow braised ox cheek, cooked in Guinness, which is on the menu at the Horse and Farrier at the moment. I like autumnal, seasonal foods such as game.

What is your favourite type of cuisine?

I like Thai food, when it’s done properly. I travelled to Thailand about five years ago and loved the cuisine. The problem is that over here Thai food isn’t the same; people’s perception of Thai food isn’t how it really is.

Who is your favourite celebrity chef?

There are a lot of celebrity chefs now. I have always followed MarcoPierre White. Chefs like him didn’t’t set out to be celebrities, but the money is in TV and that comes with fame.

Who is your kitchen hero?

My old head chef, who taught me everything I know.

Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen at home, who does all the cooking and what are you most likely to cook at home?

I live away from home, so after work, it would be something quick and easy! I don’t really like to be in the kitchen at home, I prefer to be in my own kitchen here.

What is your ultimate comfort food?

A nice soup, done well.

What is your guilty pleasure?

McDonalds and KFC are also comfort foods for me!

What is your idea of food hell?

Frozen food. A lot of places use frozen food when there is just no excuse. By the time you have defrosted and cooked something, it is often quicker and easier to cook something healthy from fresh food.

What is your favourite ingredient to cook with?

Seafood - I don’t like fish myself, but I like to cook with it. It is much more variable and you can do different things with it.

What would you cook if you were on a £10 budget?

A nice Spaghetti Bolognese done well, is cheap and cheerful.

What would be your last supper?

A Sunday roast.

Cook Your Way to a Stress-Free Christmas

By Sarah Sinclair

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. If the thought of having to orchestrate the perfect Christmas dinner for your nearest and dearest is filling you with an impending sense of dread, it’s time to make things easier for yourself. Read these tips and cook your way to a stress-free Christmas.

Get organised

Do less, but do it well

Get ahead of the game by doing things now that will make your life easier when the day comes around. Clear out your fridge and cupboards, sharpen knives, make sure all your appliances are in working order and check you have enough oven space. Buy non-perishables in advance to avoid the supermarket crush and stock up on kitchen essentials, such as cling film and tin foil.

Stick to what you know

Instead of trying to cater for everyone by laying on half the vegetable section of your local supermarket, choose a few traditional sides and do them well. Opt for old favourites such as brussel sprouts, carrots and roast potatoes - even the fussiest eater will eat their sprouts when they’re coated in butter and cooked to perfection. (See our spruce up your sprouts recipe)

Christmas is not the time to be experimenting with that hasselback potato recipe you’ve always wanted to try.

When you’re cooking Christmas dinner stick to what you know and what you know you do well.

Cheat with shop-bought shortcuts Don’t make things harder for yourself by attempting to make everything from scratch. Use shop-bought accompaniments, such as cranberry sauce and pigs in blankets. They’ll never know the difference.

Let them help themselves

Prep the day before

Instead of plating up guest’s courses individually, serve everything from communal dishes and platters in the centre of the table. This way everyone’s a winner, it’s quicker and easier for the chef, it keeps the food hotter for longer and

Do as much preparation the day before as you can get away with. Peel and chop the vegetables, trim the sprouts, par boil potatoes, you can even make the stuffing and gravy.

If you’re feeling brave and doing three courses, serve a maximum of two hot. Serving hot food requires a great deal of coordination and timing and is often the biggest worry when it comes to getting the Christmas dinner on the table. A cold starter allows you to lay the table in advance and add things from the fridge last minute. The chances are, guests won’t mind waiting a few minutes while you wait to prepare a hot dessert - it will give all that turkey time to settle.

it accommodates the fussy eater - don’t like sprouts? Don’t put any on your plate.

With all the chaos, it can be easy to forget that Christmas dinner is about sharing a special celebration with your loved ones. It doesn’t matter if the turkey is overdone or the sprouts are cold - what really matters is that you can all laugh about it together. So pour yourself a drink and enjoy yourself, after all, it is the most wonderful time of the year.

Tara’s Christmas Tipples The first in our series of Tara’s Tipples sees us feast our eyes on these four festive fancies concocted by The Guide’s regular cocktail connoisseur Tara McGrady. Tara is a keen mixologist and forager based in Whitehaven, she combines her two passions to create some amazing artisan alcoholic drinks forged straight from the beautiful Cumbrian landscape.

Rosemary and Blueberry Fizz

Festive Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

This recipe gives the classic prohibition-era cocktail a festive twist with a hint of cinnamon and scented orange rind .

Served straight up over ice, it makes the perfect Christmas eve tipple - Definitely not one for the faint hearted!

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25ml Vodka 30ml Homemade Blueberry Syrup Fresh Sprig of Rosemary Handful of Blueberries Prosecco/Champagne

To make the Blueberry syrup: Combine 100g Caster sugar to 50g of water (or a 2:1 ratio depending on how much syrup you would like to make) and simmer in a pan along with a handful of blueberries until all the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool, sieve and transfer to a sealable bottle. This can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and will make the perfect sweet accompaniment to your cocktails over the Festive season.

Method:

Pour the blueberry sugar syrup into a chilled flute and allow to settle at the bottom of the glass. Add the vodka and top with your favourite Prosecco or Champagne.

Add fresh blueberries and a sprig of Rosemary and enjoy.

For an extra festive touch, roll the Rosemary in a teaspoon of the leftover sugar syrup and dust with caster sugar to give a frosty effect.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Whisky • 35ml Homemade cinnamon sugar syrup • 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters • Dash of water • Fresh orange peel

To make the Syrup: Combine 100g Caster sugar to 50g of water (or a 2:1 ratio depending on how much syrup you would like to make) and simmer in a pan along with two cinnamon sticks until all the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool, remove the cinnamon, sieve and transfer to a sealable bottle. This can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and will make the perfect sweet accompaniment to your cocktails over the Festive season.

Method: Combine the whisky, water, cinnamon syrup and Angostura Bitters and shake over ice. Pour into a chilled glass tumbler and garnish with ice and fresh orange peel.

Christmas Cosmo

Pomegranate & Thyme Fizz

A festive spin on the Carrie Bradshaw classic, keeping its signature Cranberry base, adding a dusting of nutmeg and substituting vodka for the Cumbrian favourite gin.

A super easy and quick tipple which will impress guests and looks beautiful. Can be topped with your favourite Prosecco or even Champagne to make an extra special Christmas treat.

Ingredients:

25 ml Lakes Distillery Gin 10 ml Cointreau Cranberry juice Juice of half a lime Egg white Nutmeg

Method:

Combine the Gin, Cointreau and lime into a shaker. Add the whites from one large egg and dry shake (no ice to be added at this point as it affects the egg whites becoming the perfect foamy consistency). Shake for two minutes before adding ice right at the end to bring down the temperature.

Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with cranberry juicy.

Add a dusting of nutmeg for the perfect Christmas tipple.

Ingredients:

20ml Vodka Pomegranate Juice Pomegranate seeds Fresh spring of Thyme Prosecco

Method:

Pour the vodka into a champagne flute, add a dash of pomegranate juice and top with Prosecco. Garnish with fresh thyme and pomegranate seeds and Voila!

For more great cocktails and recipes visit www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

Aroma Catering

By Sarah Sinclair

A local culinary artist and food technology teacher has come up with the recipe for success for aspiring young chefs in Cumbria.

By day, Nick Hall, originally from Penrith, is a Food Technology and Catering teacher at Ulverston Victoria High School. By night, he is the Head Chef and Founder of a unique and innovative new catering company.

Aroma Catering not only provide an impressive and alternative catering experience but it has a heartening long term goal - to motivate and inspire young people to foster a love of cooking. All profits made from bookings and events go directly into the Aroma Catering Foundation and are used to help fund young people, with a genuine interest and passion for cooking, to go to catering college.

The foundation gives Year 11 students the opportunity to apply for funding which will help support them financially with: tuition fees, equipment and even transport to and from college. Successful students will also have the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills and experience within a working kitchen, through events organised by Aroma Catering.

Having worked as a chef since leaving school, Nick temporarily hung up his chef ’s whites and chose to pursue a career in teaching. While he loved his job, he found himself missing the excitement of the kitchen and was dismayed to discover the challenges that many young people in Cumbria faced. Aroma Catering was born.

Nick explained: “As I started teaching, I was shocked to learn that so many young people who had a huge passion for food and cookery couldn’t pursue their dreams of working in the food industry due to financial circumstances.”

“I wanted to help what could be, future generations of chefs get the training and experience they needed in order to succeed.”

So far, Nick has received an encouraging response, with a fully-booked event coming up and collaborations with other established local caterers. He will soon be visiting local schools to give teachers and students information on how they can apply for funding from the Aroma Catering Foundation.

Nick continued: “The business allows me to get back in the kitchen and experiment and cook new and exciting dishes, it also means that the money I make can go the Aroma Catering Foundation which will pay for college tuition fees, chef ’s whites, a set of knives and even transport if necessary.”

He added: “The foundation can only be successful if our events are supported.”

Aroma Catering has all the main ingredients to empower the next generation of culinarians, but to do this, it needs the support of the local community.

Aroma Catering specialises in producing taster menus and dining experiences, cooking up a range of three to 15 courses. The company runs its own events, but is also available for private bookings.

For more information and to book Aroma Catering for an event, visit www.aromacateringinfo.wixsite.com/mysite or contact aromacatering.info@gmail.com

Spruce Up Foodie News Your Sprouts They are the infamous Christmas nasty. Served up year after year and reluctantly shovelled down by generations of Brits. Countless poor souls have been put off by overcooked, grey, soft and pungent sprouts.

There’s no getting round them they’re ‘traditional’ so they WILL be featuring on your Christmas dinner. Here at The Guide we’ve been trawling the web and have uncovered some rather nifty ways to spruce up your sprouts.

Burn Them

No seriously, by pan frying your sprouts you can add a deliciously different side to the Christmas staple.

What you’ll need: • 400g Sprouts • 25g Butter • 3 tbsp Oil • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds • 100g Pomegranate Seeds • And a drizzle of Pomegranate Molasses What to do: Simply heat some oil in a large frying pan; add your sprouts and leave to sizzle for ten minutes. Halfway through cooking drop some butter over the sprouts and let them crisp nicely. They should be crispy and dark brown.

Finally toss in some sesame and pomegranate seeds and stir fry. Sprinkle on some salt, drizzle some pomegranate molasses and serve... Crispy.

Send Them East

Not literally. This eastern inspired recipe featuring spicy chillis will give them a kick and take them a world away from Granny’s grey sprouts of yesteryear.

What you’ll need: • • • • • •

500g Sprouts, 1tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 Chilli (Sliced into Rings), 2 Garlic Cloves (Finely Chopped), Fresh Root Ginger (Cut into Fine Matchsticks), 1tbsp Soy Sauce

What to do: Similar to Gordon’s recipe above. Wok in; boil the sprouts in salted water for three minutes, drain and set aside. Stir fry your: chilli, garlic and ginger for one minute.

Add the sprouts into the mixer and fry for two more minutes. Drizzle the lot with the soy sauce and wok out... done.

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A West Cumbrian chef has embarked on a new venture opening up an eatery in Egremont’s Conservative Club.

Paul O’Halloran, former chef at the Lowther Arms and The Brook opened the doors to O’Halloran’s Kitchen at the Cons just last month. Serving roast dinners that would put your mum’s to shame as well as fresh homemade food, O’Halloran’s is looking to be a big hit with the locals.

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The popular free house, The Globe Inn at Gosforth is being injected with a new lease of life. Re-opening its doors just last month, the village square pub is now being run under new management. Steve Cottrell, who also owns the Santon Bridge Inn and Irton Hall in Holmrook has recently taken on the village pub and will be serving fresh local pub grub in the near future.

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Christmas has come early for staff at The Glass House in Whitehaven after winning a national competition to receive a free festive makeover ready for the rush of Christmas diners. Worth £2,500, the restaurants winter wonderland makeover will consist of decorations provided and installed on behalf of wholesale and delivery arm Molson Coors’.

Glasshouse joined nine other outlets around the country to win the seasonal competition.

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Wellington Bistro & Cafe

Wellington Bistro is turning eight-years-old and to celebrate is hosting a number of seasonal events sure to see in the New Year in style.

Over the past eight years, the popular harbour side bistro has gone from strength to strength and has built up a loyal following of customers through its excellent service and fabulous food.

In celebration there are plenty of events taking place over the coming months including an 8th birthday bash, a Christmas carol session, open mic nights, and a Valentine’s evening.

Getting into the Christmas spirit, Carols on the Harbourside will take place on Thursday December 22 at 3pm, and will feature everyone’s favourite festive tunes. Whatever your singing ability, come along and join in this good old fashioned tradition.

Throughout December, Christmas shoppers will be able to take advantage of the goodies on sale including locally produced treats, hand crafted real-ales and a selection of New Zealand foods.

Moving into the New Year, the restaurant will host an open mic and Burger & Chicken night on Saturday January 21 followed by local singer Brad Kavanagh who will be entertaining diners on Monday February 13 as part of a Valentine’s bash - tickets are available for £20 and can be pre-booked now.

Looking back over another successful year, owner, Sharon, said: “We have had a great response to Christmas parties and Christmas day this year and we would like to thank all our customers for their support in 2016.

“We would like to wish customers, suppliers, friends and family a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful 2017.”

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Gingerbread Christmas Fudge Looking for a sweet Christmas treat that is both impressive and quick to make; then look no further than our fabulous fudge. Infused with the sensational seasonal spices of cinnamon and ginger this treat is perfect to share out in the run up to the big day or as everyone’s winding down after the charades.

Experimenting with fudge is a fun and wholesome family activity, this recipes simplicity means the whole crew can get involved in mixing up the recipe. It doesn’t have to end with our recipe either. Feel free to mix up your own and create your own special brand of Christmas fudge that you and your whole family will pass around and make for years to come.

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12oz | 340g White Chocolate (Melted) 1cup | 236ml Sweetened Condensed Milk 1tsp Ground Nutmeg 1tsp Ground Cinnamon 1tsp Ground Ginger ½tbsp Red Nonpareils ½tbsp Green Nonpareils

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Method Grab a large bowl and mix together your melted white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Spoon in the nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger and mix until it has all combined. Stir in all but a few of your nonpareils (you’ll need some to sprinkle on top later).

Line a baking dish with baking parchment and transfer the fudge from the bowl to the dish (using a spatula works best). Smooth the top of the mixture sprinkle the remaining festive coloured nonpareils over the top and leave to set. If you can’t wait you can pop in the fridge to speed up the process.

Once set cut into cute Christmassy squares and dish out to all the family.

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Merry Mulled Wine Ingredients • • • • • • •

1 bottle red wine 60g/2oz demerara sugar 1 cinnamon stick grated nutmeg 1 orange, halved 1 dried bay leaf 60ml/2fl oz sloe or damson gin (optional)

Method • • • •

Put the wine in a saucepan with the orange, sugar, bay leaf and the spices.

Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Taste to see if you want the wine sweeter, and add more sugar to taste.

Off the heat, stir in the sloe or damson gin if you are using it.

Strain into heatproof glasses and serve at once.

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THE KINGFISHER

A Cockermouth pub is preparing for Christmas. The Kingfisher Inn is decking the halls in anticipation of the festive season.

After a change of management the popular Crown Street watering-hole is hoping to bring in Christmas and the New Year in a big way.

Where better to see out the festive season than in a proper traditional public house, endowed with: wooden floors, original exposed beams and a warm cosy ambience The Kingfisher epitomises cosy Cumbrian hospitality.

Owners Steve Shaw and Jodie Hetherington took charge of the Kingfisher earlier this year in summer and since the pair took the helm the rejuvenated local pub has received nothing but glowing reviews on social media. To see in 2017 and the start of a new era for The Kingfisher, the team are hosting a New Years Eve bash complete with live music, buffet and partying into the wee hours.

As well as offering fabulous festive fayre, The Kingfisher is also giving punters the chance to catch some of the hottest local bands at their live music Sundays. Acts already lined up to perform live at The Kingfisher include: Brian Smith, on 4th December at 7pm and Novello Shores on New Years Eve. If that’s not enough; drinkers are encouraged to: take to the stage, test their mettle and see if they have the X Factor at one of The Kingfisher’s new open-mic nights, happening in December.

Cockermouth Christmas Loaf Owner Jodie said: “Steve and I have taken the reigns here but it’s still the same experienced team working hard behind the scenes. I worked here before taking it on as a manger and it’s still me and Dave the chef working away in the kitchen.”

The food has become renowned throughout Cockermouth for its fantastic range of homemade, local, traditional pub food. The menu features pub favourites such as: steak and ale pie, lasagne and beer battered fish and chips all served in a fresh and contemporary style.

The Kingfisher is offering The Guide readers the chance to claim 10% off their food bill throughout January. To take advantage of this fantastic offer simply: cut out, keep and present the voucher found at the bottom of this page.

To reserve a table at The Kingfisher or to enquire about the New Years Eve party or one of the pub’s other many events call Jodie or Steve on: (01900) 823 449.

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A chance find in a charity shop led to a marvellous discovery revealing secret recipes lost over 100 years ago and leading to a story spanning the north of England.

In 2012 York based historian David Lewis accidentally unearthed the notebook of Mary Eleanor Blakey an MBE and the commandant of Cockermouth Auxiliary Hospital in WWI. Inside were a plethora of recipes from times gone by.

Whilst some of her dishes, like Stuffed Sheep's Head and Battered Tripe might not grace many tables today, she did record a recipe for a rather delicious Christmas Loaf which she acquired from a Mrs Viddel; which we have featured below.

Mary Blakey led an extraordinary life and was married to a larger than life Cockermouth farmer named Willie Hall of Evening Hill House.

David Glyn Lewis wrote a book on the life and recipes of Blakey and is visiting the Kirkgate Centre to give a talk on her.

David said: “It took me four years to publish it and I’m coming to Cockermouth because I’d just love to know the rest of her story.”

Cockermouth Christmas Loaf (Mrs Viddel’s Loaf)

Ingredients:

• 8oz Flour • 4 Eggs • 6oz Sultanas • 6oz Butter • 6oz Currants • 6oz Raisins • 2oz Lemon Peel • Small Piece of Carrot • Lemon Rind • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice • 1 Small Apple • A Few Drops of Almond • 1 Nutmeg (Ground) • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder • A Little Egg & Vanilla + Ginger • 2oz Whole Almonds • 1oz Glace Cherries

Method:

Beat the butter and sugar, add the eggs gradually, beat well add all the flavourings then add the flour and fruit mixed together. Finally add the baking powder and bake from 3-4 hours.

Editor’s note: Ovens these days are substantially more sophisticated than the ones Mary would have used to bake her loaf, so use your loaf and adjust cooking times to suit.

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Epic Hot Chocolate

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Hot Chocolate This recipe, by Jamie Oliver, is perfection on a cold winter night. Luxurious, silky smooth hot chocolate topped with all the traditional trimmings will be just what you want when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

This makes a big batch of mix meaning you’ll have plenty left over to get you through the winter months. Stash it away in an airtight jar and delve in when you need a big chocolaty hit.

To make the hot chocolate mix: • • • • • • •

2 tablespoons Horlicks 2 tablespoons cornflour 3 tablespoons icing sugar 4 tablespoons quality organic cocoa 100 g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) , finely grated 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch sea salt

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Pour as much milk as you need for the amount of drinks you are making into a large pan, and bring almost to the boil over a medium heat.

Meanwhile, add all the chocolate mix ingredients to a large jar and give it a good shake to combine. You need around 10 heaped tablespoons of the chocolate mix for the amount of milk for eight people. Simply spoon the chocolate mix into the hot milk, give it a good whisk and leave to bubble away for a few minutes before serving. You’re looking for that gorgeous, thick, almost claggy, knockout texture.

Sticky Christmas

Cinnamon Buns

Is there anything more inviting than the smell of cinnamon? I think not. These sticky buns stuffed with cinnamon butter are perfect for the Christmas season – stack them up into the shape of a Christmas tree before popping in the oven for that extra festive flourish.

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500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast 300ml milk 40g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 1 egg vegetable oil, for greasing For the filling 25g unsalted butter, melted 75g soft brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 100g dried cranberries 100g chopped dried apricot For the glaze 50g caster sugar For the lemon icing zest 1 lemon 200g icing sugar

Method 1. Put the flour and 1 tsp salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the yeast. Meanwhile, warm the milk and butter in a pan until the butter melts and the mixture is lukewarm. Add the milk mixture and egg to the flour mixture and stir until the contents come together as a soft dough (add extra flour if you need to).

2. Tip the dough onto a well-floured surface. Knead for 5 mins, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is smooth, elastic and no longer sticky.

3. Lightly oil a bowl with the vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn until covered in oil. Cover the bowl with cling film and set aside in a warm place for 1 hr or until doubled in size. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.

4. For the filling, knock the dough back to its original size and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 1cm-thick rectangle. Brush all over with the melted butter, then sprinkle over the sugar, cinnamon and fruit.

5. Roll up the dough into a tight cylinder, cut into 9 x 4cm slices and position on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between. Cover with a tea towel and set aside to rise for 30 mins.

6. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Bake the buns for 20-25 mins or until risen and golden brown. Meanwhile, melt the glaze sugar with 4 tbsp water until syrupy.

7. Remove from oven and glaze. Set aside to cool on a wire rack. Once cool, mix the zest and icing sugar with about 2 tbsp water to drizzle over the buns. Serve.

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The Perfect Christmas Dinner Crispy Vegan Squashed Roasties

Perfect Christmas Turkey

With the vegan lifestyle being lauded as increasing life expectancy and environmental sustainability more and more Brits are taking up a vegan diet or simply reducing the amount of animal products they consume.

If all you want for Christmas is a lovely moist bird then look no further as here’s how to get the perfect Christmas turkey.

It is Christmas 2016 and being vegan has never been easier to do! Eating meat-free this festive season is the kindest and most compassionate thing you can do for the animals, your health and the environment. Let our vegan Christmas recipe for some goose-free roast potatoes inspire you to try something different this year!

Ingredients: • • • •

1kg small salad or new potatoes 4 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoon fennel seed 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt

Method: • •

Boil the baby potatoes for 10 minutes until tender, drain and leave to steam dry. Set oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Drizzle half the oil over a baking tray and tip in the potatoes. Add the fennel seeds, and season with the flaky sea salt and black pepper, tossing everything to coat. Squash the potatoes with a masher to break the skins. Drizzle with the extra oil and bake for 45 mins until crispy and golden.

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Method: Christmas Eve: • • • •

Mix the salt, pepper and butter and season the cavity.

Rub the butter mixture over the turkey.

Double up a sheet of greaseproof paper and lay over the breast.

Leave in fridge overnight

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100g softened butter 2 teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4.5kg turkey 3 large halved onions

Heat oven to 220C/430F/Gas 7.

Take turkey out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature while the oven is heating.

Place onions and turkey in a roasting tray using a wire rack for the bird.

Pour two cups of boiling water into the tin and one cup into the cavity sealing with a skewer, cover the turkey with two layers of foil being careful to seal around the edges.

Cook for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

After 90 minutes, remove foil and greaseproof paper.

Cook for a further 40 minutes. (Don't open oven until time is up).

To test whether the turkey is cooked, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh - juice should run clear.

If pink, cook for another 20 minutes and test again.

Leave to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

Strain the juice into a jug - the fat will rise, leaving the turkey and onion beneath.

Skim off the fat use the juices to make a gravy.

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Cointreau Cranberry Sauce ‘Tis the season to be tipsy, Christmas is undoubtedly one of the biggest drinking holidays in the UK, over 600 million units of alcohol is consumed by us Brits every December.

From bucks fizz for breakfast and a sherry watching the speech to brandy sauce, chocolate liqueurs and everything in-between the British love affair with a Christmas tipple isn’t going anywhere, so in the spirit (pun intended) of Christmas here’s a fantastically festive cranberry sauce recipe that really puts the sauce in sauce.

(Serves 8)

Ingredients: • • • • •

12 ounces fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 teaspoons orange zest 2 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur

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Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil; add cranberries, return to a boil.

Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Add orange zest and Cointreau (or Grand Marnier) and stir.

Let cool at room temperature.

Refrigerate until cold, or serve at room temperature.

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Stanley’s

43A JANE STREET

WORKINGTON

Steak ‘n’ Smoke House

Swinging open the doors of their new premises just over four weeks ago, Stanley’s Steak ‘n’ Smoke in Workington is hoping to win over locals with its new sizzling selection of steaks and smoky delights.

Formally known as Stanley’s, the restaurant sits just a few doors along from its previous home and boasts a modern interior creating the perfect environment in which to mull over their extensive range of locally sourced steaks, gourmet burgers, pulled meats and desserts.

Moving into its new premises in Jane Street, the restaurant combines a Texan feel with freshly prepared grub that can only be described as food for the soul. Taking just six days to transform, owner Graham Wishart and his wife, Emma have created a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a mouthwatering meal with friends or family.

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Graham said: “The new restaurant is much cosier, but I think a lot of people don’t know we have moved. We have definitely gone in a new direction and the menu has changed quite a lot. Previously it had quite a restaurant feel to it but we have gone for a much more relaxed, laid-back style.”

A quick scan of the menu confirms that meat lovers will not be disappointed. Hand pressed gourmet burgers are offered in nine different flavour combinations including The Chicken Cowboy, All Pigged Out and The Italian Job, while locally sourced Lakeland steaks are available in a variety of cuts ranging from rib-eyes and fillets, to picana and t-bones.

Steaks are cooked in a choice of two ways; either to your liking in the kitchen or on one of the popular 350 degree hot stones which makes for an exciting dining experience.

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Graham added: “All the steaks are sourced locally and the burgers which are really popular are all made here. In the previous restaurant we did a lot of steaks on the stone, and although we are keeping them, we have also started to do char-grilled cooked steaks. Some people like the steaks on a stone, some people prefer a cooked steak so; we are hoping to appeal to everyone.”

For those who can’t make up their mind, diners can choose between the Trio Steaks featuring a 4oz picana, 4oz rib-eye and a 4oz bistro fillet, or the Belly Buster which includes an 8oz picana, 8oz rib-eye and an 8oz bistro fillet. And that’s not all; diners can also fill up on a selection of pulled meats including pork, chicken and Tennessee brisket all cooked low ‘n’ slow which can be served as part of a sharing platter along with dishes such as beef short ribs, BBQ pork belly strips, and chicken wings.

Graham continued: “We have aimed a large portion of the menu at sharing boards. We offer a lot of different meats, so for example if a couple comes in they can choose a couple of different dishes to share together. It’s one of our main changes and is something quite unique to us.

“We also have a brand new cocktail menu and private dining area for parties and functions so people can get together and enjoy themselves in their own closed off space.”

Great food, a laid back atmosphere and friendly attentive staff await you at Stanley’s Steak n Smoke, so what are you waiting for? Book a table today!

Regular visitors at Stanley’s Steak n Smoke can enjoy 20% off their food with a loyalty card. Claim six stamps and you will be treated to 50% off your food.

To book a table call 01900 268626 or 0784898716 or send them a message on Facebook @Stanley’s

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The Kings Head The historic Kings Head Inn near Thirlmere epitomises traditional Lakeland hospitality.

Situated in the foothills of the imposing face of Helvellyn, with free all-day parking for guests and a footpath from their doorstop, The Kings Head is the perfect base camp for hardy explorers to begin their ascent up one of England’s most famous fells.

After a day conquering some of Britain’s most beautiful peaks, adventurers can relax surrounded by: flickering wood burning stoves, exposed beams and interesting artefacts.

Nestled within the comfort and character that only a traditional 17th century inn can offer, guests can feast upon a hearty meal all created using locally sourced Cumbrian produce washed down with a pint of one of Cumbria’s finest ales.

The Kings Head is renowned for their fantastic steak menu which serves up fine: sirloin, t-bone and fillet steaks alongside other delicious dishes such as salmon and ham steaks.

Meals are served everyday apart from Sunday when diners can tuck into the Inn’s amazing Sunday lunch menu featuring Cumbrian favourites such as: roast sirloin of Cumbrian beef, poached salmon fillet and roasted half Cumbrian chicken.

Anyone wishing to book a room or meal at The Kings Head can contact the inn on: 017687 73331 or at: www.lakedistrictinns.co.uk/kingshead

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Turkey Burner Challenge If like most people, you are guilty of having one mince pie to many this Christmas, just remember you won’t be alone.

Exercising will most likely be the last thing on your mind; especially if you’re in a turkey fuelled coma on the sofa. But, for those who are keen to start the ‘new year, new me’ phase slightly earlier than normal, then West Coast Challenge has the answer.

Taking place on Tuesday December 27 at the Copeland Stadium, the Turkey Burner Fitness Challenge will see dozens of people burn off the excesses of Christmas in a 2k obstacle challenge.

Crawl, carry, run and jump over at least 15 different obstacles including hurdles, walls, cargo nets, tunnels, balancing beans and weights. Complete either one lap or go full force and attempt as many as you can in the one hour challenge time.

Drag your friends, family, next door neighbour; and if you think about it, signing up will mean you’ll only feel half as guilty when you’re mulling over those extra pigs in blankets.

West Coast Challenge events are open to all abilities whatever your age or level of fitness, and are organised on a non profit making basis.

A payment of £5 is required to take part which can be paid on arrival at the event. Refreshments are also provided at the end of the challenge.

West Coast Challenges have also organised a Resolution Run on January 8 to kick off your New Year’s fitness resolution to a flying start.

Starting and finishing in Cleator Moor the 2017 Resolution Run takes place over roads and tracks covering a distance of approximately 5k. The run is open to all ages and abilities and an entry fee of £5 is payable on the day For more information please visit: www.westcoastchallenge.net or visit West Coast Challenge Events Facebook page.

Genesis Home Appliances Every family knows the heart of the home is always the kitchen; that’s why Genesis Home Appliances should be your only choice when it comes to designing and installing your dream kitchen.

Satisfying customers since 1998, the family run business located in Workington has been making culinary dreams come true for homes across Cumbria for more than 15 years.

Offering ranges to suit every taste, from budget to designer kitchens, the expert team at Genesis Home Appliances will help maximise space creating an area that appeals to every member of your family. For expert advice look no further than Genesis Home Appliances.

From inspiration to completed installation, Genesis Home Appliances will transform your kitchen fantasies into a reality.

With a team of in-house experienced designers and craftsmen ready to guide you through every step of the way, it’s no wonder the business has a long list of loyal customers returning year after year.

With more than 30 years experience in the industry, owner, John Riley takes pride in their services offered at Genesis Home Appliances. He said: “We have many repeat customers who are given the best service at the best prices. Each year we have grown and are now the largest independent retailer in the area.”

Genesis Home Appliances is open Monday to Saturday 9 – 5:30pm and Sunday 12 – 4pm. Visit the extensive showroom today at Clayflatts Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 2TQ or for more information visit www.genesiskitchens.co.uk or call the friendly team on 01900 61767.

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If you’re looking for a range of furniture to deck out your new home, then look no further than GWK Shop.

Located in James Street in Workington, the recently opened furniture shop offers more than one reason to pay them a visit.

Amidst up-cycling and bringing furniture and decorative items back to life, GWK Shop works with partners to support long term unemployment among young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Offering training opportunities and progression into education, employment or volunteering, GWK Shop helps to improve the lives of people in the local community, as well as transforming tired home furnishings into works of art.

Employment advisor and shop supervisor, Ken Shaw said: “We offer high quality pre-loved and up-cycled furniture and household goods at very competitive prices. We are always in need of donations of furniture and household items, especially coffee tables, shelves, wooden furniture, bookcases and sofas, (with fire instructions.)

The GWK Shop sources and collects a range of waste and surplus furnishings from individuals, businesses and other organisations including living, dining and bedroom furniture, as well as bespoke and decorative items.

Drop in to their showroom today to browse their range of up-cycled furniture and decorative items, or speak to one of the lovely members of staff for more information on madeto-order bespoke pieces.

Visit GWK today for all your household needs. Open Monday to Friday 08.30-4.00 and Sat 8.30-1.00.

If you would like further information about the GWK shop or if you would like to make an enquiry about volunteering please call: 07584171883, 07553372600, email: gwkshop@groundwork.org.uk or visit them on Facebook @gwkshop.

“Don’t throw it away donate today is our motto, this also helps the environment as we rescue furniture that may end up as landfill.”

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A Sports Centre To Be Proud Of The new swimming pool and leisure centre is now open in Workington, boasting sporting facilities which are some of the best in Cumbria.

Allerdale Borough Council did a huge amount of research into leisure facilities across the country and were determined to design something seriously impressive – not only in terms of the activities it could offer, but also in its design.

The building does not look like a council leisure centre. The team has created something very special and are hugely proud of their achievement.

Leader of Allerdale Borough Council, Alan Smith, said: “Our investment, I believe, is money well spent for the people of Allerdale, West Cumbria and the county as a whole. One of our priorities is to improve the health and wellbeing of residents and I look forward to seeing people enjoy this swimming pool and leisure centre for many years to come.

The new centre will be run on behalf of the Council

by GLL under the Better brand. Full details on what is on offer, and when, can be found at www.better.org.uk/workington

The need for a new leisure centre has been talked about for so many years. It is something which really is needed in this area. This building is modern, user-friendly, energy efficient and fantastically fit for purpose – replacing the two ageing buildings in Moorclose. £1.5 million of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Strategic Facilities Fund meant Allerdale Borough Council was able to enhance the new leisure centre and swimming pool’s facilities.

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A learner pool with a high-tech moveable floor which can be raised or lowered – helping accessibility and safety for the smallest of children and disabled swimmers.

A professional-standard timing system, installed in the main swimming pool, for use in local and regional competitions.

Additional seating in the swimming pool’s viewing gallery.

Enhanced fixed furnishings and equipment – such as state of the art audio equipment for the dance studios, and improved facilities for disabled people including walk-in steps to the pool rather than traditional ladders, and additional hoists.

Two lifts to give greater accessibility for visitors.

An additional £50,000 from WREN (from the Landfill Communities Fund) paid for the giant climbable letters at the front of the new venue, and protective rubber matting around them. Fun games tables have also been installed which feature snakes and ladders, as well as road tracks perfect for playing with toy cars.

Activities include

Aerobics Archery Badminton Basketball Bodyattack™ Bodycombat™ Boxfit Canoeing Cheerleading Children’s play area Circuits Climbing Core stability Extreme Interval Fitness Fitness classes Five-a-side Football Gym workouts Gymnastics Holiday activities Martial arts

Monsoon shower Netball Parent & Tot and Splash Time swim sessions Personal training Pool parties Power pump Sauna Steam room Squash Spinning Strength and conditioning School swimming Swimming for all ages Swim school Total body conditioning Trampolining Water workout classes Yoga

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THE BRAND NEW LEISURE CENTRE IN WORKINGTON IS NOW OPEN

WORKINGTON LEISURE CENTRE With a 90 station gym, free weights studio, two swimming pools, two multi purpose studios, sports hall, sauna and steam room, squash courts and much more.

Fitter feels better at your brand new centre.

Find out more or join online at www.better.org.uk/workington

Griffin Street, Workington, CA14 2DX *Terms and conditions apply. £28 a month applies to Workington only Better Health and Fitness membership which includes gym, swimming, fitness classes. Visit www.better.org.uk/terms. Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398.

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Words: John Walsh

WORKINGTON Reds have not made the start to the season that everyone was hoping for – and even expecting.

During the close season Reds appeared to have put together one of the best squads they had possessed for a number of years due to a variety of circumstances inc injuries, suspensions, a departure and a retirement.

On a high note Reds have signed Elliot Newby on loan from Barrow until early in the New Year and he has responded with three goals in his first six games and new recruit Jack Ryan, ex-Preston and Bradford Park Avenue, made his debut in the 1-0 County Cup win at Frizington White Star.

With all the set-backs during the season it’s hardly surprising that Reds have been so inconsistent so far, below the halfway mark in the League and out of both the FA Cup and FA Trophy despite some outstanding performances.

It’s the return to consistency, getting a run going of unbeaten games and collecting a few clean sheets, which can still launch a Reds challenge for the play-off places.

Here's to a Happy New Year...

Workington TOWN

Words: John Walsh

WORKINGTON Town are re-constructing the club as part of a five-year plan following their relegation to League One which sees new coach Dave Clark stepping into the breach...

The former Barrow and North Wales coach’s CV includes several coaching posts.

It’s that aspect of Clark’s background, including work with the Cumbria Academy squad, which impressed the Town directors to take over from Phil Vievers.

Les Ashe, a former number two to Ged Stokes is back at Derwent Park as the new director of rugby.

Although Town have lost several established players, Towns new Chairman, Gary Mounsey said: “We are all determined to be positive and look forward optimistically. The club is being re-organised on several fronts, including the playing side, and everything can’t happen overnight.

The new League season starts on Sunday, March 5 with Town having Newcastle Thunder as their visitors to Derwent Park.

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HAVEN BY craig wishart

Haven have reacted to their relegation from the Championship last season.

The club were quick to sign Carl Forster as their new player-coach.

A playing coach needs a knowledgeable assistant in order to focus on their own game and Carl was quick to appoint former Super League star Anthony Stewart as his number two.

The new coach did not waste any time in assembling his team for next year as the signings came thick and fast inclucding half-back Steven Roper, followed by Rochdale stand-off Paul Crook, young North Wales forward Tommy Holland and Benedict’s rugby union centre Kurt Maudling.

Also on Havens hit-list where Towns Marc Shackley, popular centre Chris Taylor alongside Troy Armstrong and Tyrone Dalton from Kells along with the Distington captain Aiden Worthington.

Next on Fosters wish-list were former Kells forward Jonny Scott and Jake Moore, who’s spent the last five years with Wigan.

A great coup was the re-signing of Dave Allen who was Whitehaven’s player of the year last season and youngster Kurtis Quinn alongside stalwart Craig Calvart and Glen Riley bringing the squad list up to the desired 25 players.

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Winter Motoring Tips Sparkling snow might look pretty on a Christmas card, but wild wintery weather produces a whole host of hazards for those on the road. We’ve compiled a winter safety checklist to make sure you get from A to B, warm and trouble free.

Pre Flight Checks:

Just as a pilot wouldn’t fly without performing his checks, you shouldn’t hit the road without knowing that your car is seasonally safe and able to get you to your destination.

A good place to start is the bottom, check your tyres have ample tread; preferably a minimum of 3mm, (the legal limit is 1.6mm) as this will help to disperse surface water and should help to stop you skidding. Try and have your car’s battery tested before winter really strikes to avoid being left out in the cold. Make sure you are properly filled up with antifreeze to stop your engine freezing. If it’s not raining in Cumbria it’s snowing, either way you’re going to need your wipers working to their full capacity. Check and replace any damaged wipers before hitting the road as a damaged pair is going to make it almost impossible to see over the winter months.

De-Ice Ice Baby:

One of the less desirable aspects of winter is the fact we are resigned to spend every morning de-icing the windscreens of our cars. Although it may seem logical, the best way to do this isn’t to pour the remnants of the kettle over the windscreen. It will remove the ice but if the temperatures too hot it could shatter your windscreen and you don’t want to be footing that bill in the run up to Christmas, similarly if the water isn’t warm enough it could end up freezing on your windscreen further compounding the issue. The best option is to invest in a trusty scraper and can of de-icer. Avoid using your wipers to remove ice as it’s only going to damage them and as discussed before, you’ll need them later.

Winter Checklist • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mobile Phone (Fully Charged) Sunglasses First Aid Kit/Medication Road Atlas/Sat-Nav Bottled Water & Snacks (Chocolate, Cereal Bars, Crisps) Extra Screenwash Big Winter Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots Shovel Ice Scraper & De-Icer Torch & Batteries Extra Screenwash Blanket, Rug or Sleeping Bag

Light Up: Let there be light; make sure to clear snow and ice off all lights, including your taillights and don’t forget to turn them on. It’s surprising how many people drive round in almost blizzard conditions without any lights on. As well as being your guiding lights through the inclement weather they also light you up to other road users increasing your visibility and reducing your chance of a collision. Check all your exterior and interior lights are working before setting off on a journey, after all if you do break down you need to be able to see where your provisions are.

Slow Down:

Really Sherlock, this might seem like the obvious answer.

But with many of Cumbria’s rural population choosing to drive 4x4 vehicles we can often be lulled into a false sense of security. Four-wheel-drive might help you getting out of your farm lonning in the morning but it’s going to do nothing for you when you’re slamming on the breaks or trying to negotiate a wayward Corsa at 60mph on the A595. Driving too fast is unsurprisingly the biggest cause of collisions during winter. Try to avoid sudden or aggressive acceleration, braking or turns as the poor conditions can result in a loss of traction and ultimately a skid. So chill out (no pun intended), slow down and set off in good time.

Quit Cruising:

Cruise control is a marvel of modern invention like sliced bread and catch-up TV. This little ditty helps you avoid sickening speeding tickets and relieves you of foot fatigue but during winter time your best friend becomes your worst enemy. Using cruise control in winter is extremely dangerous as if your car begins to skid or aquaplane on the ice or rain the cruise control will automatically kick in to dry and maintain the constant speed you have set, this invariably makes it far more likely that you will lose control and spin off into a hedgerow or potentially the opposite lane.

Hunker Down:

Follow all government advice and don’t travel during snow-storms if you can absolutely avoid it. It’s better to sit at home and wait out the storm with a nice cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine than to try and battle on through a blizzard and end up sleeping half frozen in a lay-by somewhere. Don’t be embarrassed about sticking to your rather sensible guns and skipping the treacherous trek to the office, it’s better to arrive late than never.

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Pet Winter Safety Toxic Items As the temperature continues to plummet we begin hunkering down for winter. Heading to the store to buy our provisions for a chilly few months and some seasonal celebrations; however in doing so we unwittingly end up purchasing some items which can be exceptionally harmful to our furry friends. We take a look at some of the seasonal items that could be putting your pet’s health at risk.

Chocolate

We humans adore this sweet treat and it is especially prevalent around this time of year as we exchange it as gifts and buy in to treat the family up and down the country but don’t be tempted to indulge your pets this Christmas as chocolate is particularly toxic to them. The toxicity of chocolate increases with its cocoa content so even a small amount of dark chocolate can be potentially lethal. Pets that have eaten chocolate may seem irritable or excitable, be breathing fast and have an overly fast heart rate. In extreme circumstances they may develop muscle tremors or seizures.

Antifreeze

Thankfully we would never consider partaking in antifreeze as a winter tipple. Unfortunately for our pets however the strong scents and chemicals in antifreeze seem oddly delicious and they will lap it up if given half a chance; resulting in disastrous consequences. It’s important to keep antifreeze in sealed containers and out of reach of our pets. A pet who has drank antifreeze will appear drunk, unsteady and depressed and may potentially be vomiting or slipping into a coma which may lead to death. If left untreated kidney damage will occur soon after.

Batteries

Many of the toys and novelty gifts given each year contain batteries which can wreak havoc on your pet’s insides if ingested. The corrosive alkaline fluid inside batteries can cause chemical burns on your pet’s mouth, throat and stomach lining. Dogs are particularly vulnerable to damage as they tend to chew the batteries before swallowing releasing even more of the dangerous acid.

Decorations

As with batteries many Christmas decorations and ribbons can become lodged in your pet’s intestines and cause complications. A pet with a foreign body will go off their food, vomit and may stop defecating.

If you suspect your pet has consumed any of these items it is important to contact your vet immediately and let them know when, how much of and what your pet has consumed.

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The Man behind

the Meerkat Here at The Guide Magazines we’ve racked up some pretty impressive celebrity interviews over our last nine years; from top comedians, singers and actors to Olympians, celebrity chefs and reality TV stars but none of those quite live up to our latest slightly furry interviewee, Aleksandr Orlov.

Aleksandr is the rather cute brains behind comparethemeerkat.com and has recently been rubbing his fuzzy shoulders with Hollywood’s A-List elite including actor and the governator Arnold Schwarzenegger. Niall Spence caught up with Longtown native and man behind the meerkat, Simon Greenall. Simples.

Why do you think Aleksandr and the meerkats became such household names?

“I think it was a character that everyone sort of liked. Because you see Aleksandr is a terrible bighead, he’s arrogant, he thinks that he knows everything yet he’s constantly undermined by Sergei and its kind of classic comedy. Aleksandr and Sergei are kind of like Laurel and Hardy, they’re a very good little double act. He’s cute but also he has his faults which people really like.”

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So how did you end up being the voice of Britain’s best loved meerkat?

“I just went up for it, I’d done a Russian tiger for [the production company] before so they knew I could do it and I have played a lot of Russians in videogames and stuff like that, so I could definitely do the Russian. But I said to the producers let’s take his voice right up; let’s make it really high. Because originally they were thinking more sort of: smooth, deep and gangstery for his voice but I said, looking at the size of him he needs to have a high voice.”

How did you get into acting?

“I did lots of different jobs around Carlisle and Cumbria and stuff and I seemed to get fired from everything I did because I was a bit useless. I had kind of always wanted to act from school but there was no acting outlet at school.

So after being fired from every job I had I thought well you can’t get fired from acting. So I applied for drama school and the Carlisle Education Authority gave me a grant which is what made it all possible so I kind of owe it all to them and I went to drama school in Manchester.”

When did you get your break?

“For a long time I didn’t do anything, I left Manchester and went to London and absolutely just couldn’t get arrested. I couldn’t get anything down to start with, but eventually I got a job as a writer for Smith and Jones, which was a good start and slowly I kept asking if I could be in stuff. I’d been doing stuff for Armstrong and Miller, Smith and Jones, stuff like that so I was starting to get known as a sketch performer. Then I’m Alan Partridge came along, I’d known Steve Coogan from college as we were at Manchester Poly together.”

You’ve played so many roles, who’s your favourite?

“Well it has got to be Michael the Geordie. Michael the Geordie is the one that everyone knows me for. I sort of forget how much people like that character. Recently I’ve been doing these I’m Alan Partridge quiz nights, some guys rang me and said would I like to host an Alan Partridge quiz night? It was a huge success, they all sold out, we did three nights in Hackney in East London and they were absolutely packed there was about 200-300 people there every night then we did two nights in Dublin that were even bigger, they were huge, there was about 500 people a night. In Dublin they went absolutely mad for it, they love it, and they love Coogan over there.”

help but be interested in him. That and he’s an ultimate loser, people like losers.”

Is there a chance we’ll see more from Michael in the future?

“Well, it would all depend on what Steve’s doing and what Armando Iannucci is doing. I think there will be another film but I don’t know when and you never know if you’re going to be in it, you never assume you’ll be in it.”

Do you prefer acting or doing voiceovers?

“I prefer to work. Somebody asked me the other day about resting and about having time off; I’ve only had four days out of work in the last 30 years. I don’t do spare time, I’m useless, if I’ve got time off I’m running up the walls going wild, asking myself why am I not working?”

Do you have to train yourself to do these voices or does it come naturally?

“It kind of comes naturally but you can practice, you can hone it. When you’re born, you’re given the most fantastic musical instrument in the world which is your voice and most people don’t realise that if you keep practicing you can do all sorts of wonderful things with it. It’s as much about listening to how people speak as well. Don’t just hear the words, really think about what they are saying. Like you know how they talk in West Cumbria “it’s viry broad but there’s nowt rang with it marra it’s luvly”. Accents are dying out, down South they’re all changing all the young guys down there are “talking like dat, you nar wot a meen” there’s no young cockneys no more.”

How does the style of acting differ between TV and Films?

Simon (centre) with Alpha Papa co-stars Nigel Lindsay and Steve Coogan

Why do you think shows like I’m Alan Partridge have such longevity?

“It’s still big because he’s a well thought out, very real, rounded character. He’s got so many foibles and quirks and weird things wrong with him but all that means is you can’t

“It doesn’t really, I’m in the next series of Benidorm and it’s just about being good. People want you to be reliable, good and not a problem; they have enough problems as it is so the last thing they want is you going: “I’m not really sure about my motivation here, what does my character do?” They haven’t got time for that; you’ve got to turn up, do a good job and go home.”

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CHRISTMAS FAIR 19 and 20 DECEMBER 15:00 - 18:00

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 31 DECEMBER

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West End Jersey’s Absolutely ABBA Monster 90s Whitehaven Male Voice Choir The Ivy League Olly Murs by Darrel Rue and the Rockets The Jersey 4 Mighty Boof Boxing Day Special Black Christmas featuring Syteria + Slagbank Essentials 80s New Years Eve Special

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Reptilians and Roberts With Souls

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St John Passion: English Touring Opera

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Mamma Mania Christmas Night

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Ex-Lepers

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Workington Christmas Festival

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Mighty Boof Christmas Party

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Unity Sessions Sound System - Soul / Reggae / Ska

The Churchfitters

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Battle Of The Bands - Heat 4

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Lady Gaga Tribute Christmas Party Night

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Faction

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Solway Hall,Whitehaven

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Pack Horse,Seaton 10

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Park Horse,Seaton

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Alina Ibragimova

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Bernie

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Hoochie Coochie Moonshine band

Threads Clothing Whitehaven

Kings Arms,Egremont

Threlkend Village Hall

Monster’s 90’s 10

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The Source Cafe, Carlisle

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SOLWAY HALL

T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k Kings Arms,Egremont Navy Club,Mar ypor t

Uber 10th Birthday

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Whitehaven Male Voice Choir

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Chapter and Verse & The Hiding Place

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Brad Kavanagh

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Winter Songs

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Nicholas Daniel (oboe) & Charles Owen (piano)

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Paul Rich

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Mamma Mania Christmas Party Night

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Collision

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The Ivy League

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Keswick’s own Christmas proms

T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k

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Julieann

04

The Red Dirt Skinners

17

Olly Murs by Darrell

09

John Penn

17

Ciaran Algar/Greg Russell Band

09

Luke Jackson

17

T h e Ve n u e , C a r l i s l e L o u n g e 4 1 , Wo r k i n g t o n

T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k Kings Arms,Egremont Navy Club,Mar ypor t

Florence Arts Centre,Egremont The Sally Inn,Threlkeld Florence Arts Centre,Egremont

Solway Hall,Whitehaven Ve r v e 7 8 , W h i t e h a v e n

United Reformed Church

W a s h i n g t o n C e n t r a l H o t e l , Wo r k i n g t o n Solway Hall,Whitehaven Kings Arms,Egremont Solway Hall,Whitehaven Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

Christmas concert

Lamplugh Village Hall

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EVE PARTY

SOLWAY HALL

31 DEC

UK Tech-Fest & Eightpence Music Presents: Sumer & For The Oracle

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Christmas Crooners

January

17

Party Rockers

17

L o u n g e 4 1 , Wo r k i n g t o n

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

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Kings Arms,Egremont

New Years Hootenany

Celtic Club,Cleator Moor

Home Grown

The Navy Club,Mar ypor t

POP PUNK Night! Stereo Age & Well Planned Attack

17

Hammerhead

06

18

Nicky B

07

Raise Your Fall (IT) + supports

Touch Down Christmas Take Over!

Lounge 41,Workington

14

Thrones & A Plea A Promise

15

Nick Pritchard and Ian Tindale

15

Charity fun day for hospice at home West Cumbria

18

Open Mic Night

20

Battle Of The Bands Final

21

Black Coast, Cove & Cascade

21

Open Mic Night

22

L o u n g e 4 1 , Wo r k i n g t o n

The Pack Horse,Seaton Kings Arms,Egremont

22

The Jersey 4

23

Tony Herald

Solway Hall,Whitehaven

The Sally inn,Threlkeld

Dawson 23

Kings Arms,Egremont

26

Boxing Day Boof

Solway Hall,Whitehaven

Vicky Dee 26

Kings Arms,Egremont

26

Billy Steel

29

Society Presents Tom Zanetti & K.O.Kane

30

Spud

The Navy Club,Mar ypor t

L o u n g e 4 1 , Wo r k i n g t o n

L o u n g e 4 1 , Wo r k i n g t o n

Theatre By The Lake

Minors Club,Whitehaven

Florence Arts Centre,Egremont C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n L o u n g e 4 1 , Wo r k i n g t o n We l l i n g t o n B i s t r o

COMEDY

T h i r t y Tw o , W o r k i n g t o n

December

Kings Arms,Egremont

Black Christmas featuring Syteria + Slagbank 30 Solway Hall,Whitehaven

31

New Years Eve Rock Party

31

Lewis Hamilton Band

31

Essentials 80s New Years Eve Special

31

Cory Spedding

C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n The Sally Inn,keswick Solway Hall,Whitehaven

10

Rich Hall

10

Shappi Khorsandi

C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n Cleator Moor Civic Hall

January 10

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

10

Roy Chubby Brown

Sands Centre,Carlisle

Sands Centre,Carlisle

M o o r R o w Wo r k i n g M e n s C l u b

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Listings

Music / Comedy /Theatre / Film / Other Theatre

January

December The Emperor and the Nightingale T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k Running until 14th January

07

Dick Whittington Pantomime Lamplugh Village Hall

28

Jack & The Beanstalk Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouh 28th Jan 4th Feb

07

A g a t h a C h r i s t i e ’s T h e M o u s e t r a p Sands Centre,Carlisle 1st - 3rd Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs Solway Hall,Whitehaven 5th - 8th Dad’s Army Revisted T h e a t r e R o y a l , Wo r k i n g t o n 6 t h - 1 0 t h Cinderella Egremont Market Hall 6th - 11th I’m Sorry I haven’t a clue Sands Centre,Carlisle

09

Soaked by Emma Rydal Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

10

Bamboozled - Relaxed Performance Wav e C e n t r e , M a r y p o r t

11

Ghost Stories for Christmas Florence Arts Centre,Egremont

12

Eye in the Sky (15) Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

12

Jack and the Beanstalk Sands Centre,Carlisle 12th - 31st The Secret Lives of Suitcases T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k 1 3 t h 23rd S a n t a a n d t h e P i r a t e s ( t h a t d o n ’t w a n t Christmas!)

Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

19

W h e n M a r n i e Wa s T h e r e Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouh

22

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker Encore A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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13 14 15

A Brief History of Christmas Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

17

Its A Wonderful Life T h e a t r e R o y a l , Wo r k i n g t o n 1 7 t h - 1 8 t h

21

Christmas Ceilidh Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

26

Sleeping Beauty C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n 2 6 t h 30th

December 01

This Changes Ever ything Florence Arts Centre,Egremont

05

Fire At Sea (12A) Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

05

Gaiety Film Quiz Gaiety Cinema,Whitehaven

06

The Hunger Florence Arts Centre,Egremont

11

Children’s Christmas Special - The Grinch!

Gaiety Cinema, Whitehaven

January 05

Absolutely Fabulous (15) Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

11

Royal Shakespeare Company Live: The Tempest A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

16

Mustang Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouh

23

Adult Life Skills (U) Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

26

Bolshoi Ballet: Sleeping Beauty A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

30

Florence Foster Jenkins (15) Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

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December 01

Cockermouth Beer Festival Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouh 1st - 3rd January

01

Craft Evening H e l e n a T h o m p s o n M u s e u m , Wo r k i n g t o n

03

Vo d k a F e s t i v a l Wo o l p a c k I n n , E s k d a l e

03

Clash Of The Titians C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

03

Wo r k i n g t o n C h r i s t m a s F e s t i v a l C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

04

Traditional Christmas Victorian Fayre Ke s w c k M a r ke t S q u a r e

10

The Beacon Museum Christmas Fair The Beacon Museum

10

Christmas Elves and Crackers!

W o r k i n g t o n To w n C e n t r e

10

Christmas Owls at Moonlight Muncaster Castle 10th & 18th

10

Whisky Tasting Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

11

Santa’s Sunday Christmas Carvery Family Fun day Falcon Club,Whitehaven

11

CFM Christmas Fair The Old Fire Station,Carlisle

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Falcon Club Christmas Carvery Banquet Night, Live Music & Disco Falcon Club,Egremont

Safe & secure locked marina

45 tonne hoist

Town centre location

Open Yard Policy

Walk to bars & restaurants

Marine services

Just in Case - Christmas Special W o r k i n g t o n To w n C e n t r e

Beautiful & historic setting Diesel, gas, water & electric

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Santa Express Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway 17th - 22nd The Glammed Christmas Party Night W a s h i n g t o n C e n t r a l H o t e l , Wo r k i n g t o n

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A Christmas Sparkle C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n

18

Carols Around the Tree H e l e n T h o m p s o n M u s e u m , Wo r k i n g t o n

31

NYE Gala Featuring A-Kay W a s h i n g t o n C e n t r a l H o t e l , Wo r k i n g t o n

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Over 400 fully serviced berths

Fully serviced boatyard with:

Showers, toilets & launderette

January 13

Kirkgate Quiz Night Kirkgate Centre ,Cockermouth

13 27

Carlisle United Legends Night The Old Fire Station, Carlisle T h e C o a s t R o a d - A r t s O u t We s t Lamplugh Village Hall

28

Wrestling The Solway Hall Want to have your listing here? Contact info@theguidemediagroup.com

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Pantomime season is here again, no really, it is. It’s the time of year where the county is awash with pantomimes.

No Christmas would be complete without a visit to one so we’ve collated a list of the brightest local pantomimes.

So take your pick, remember to act like a child, enjoy adult silliness and laugh out loud at the innuendos and hairy-legged dames.

Workington Sleeping Beauty

Cockermouth Jack and the Beanstalk

This Christmas, the Workington Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society return to the Carnegie Theatre, for another spectacular pantomime performance.

If you’re in need of a bit of a pick me up after all the festivities are over, Cockermouth has just the thing.

From 26 - 30 December the team behind last year’s Cinderella, take to the stage to bring you Sleeping Beauty.

At the end of January, the Kirkgate Centre will play host to the Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society for a special performance of the pantomime classic, Jack and the Beanstalk.

When a malevolent fairy places a curse on a beautiful princess, putting her to sleep for 100 years, can Prince Charming, with the help of the good fairies, break the spell and rescue her from the tower?

In a musical performance, of a story much-loved by all ages, find amazing special effects, lots of laughs and of course, a few surprises along the way!

Sleeping Beauty is showing at the following times: Mon 26 December – 2pm Tue 27 December – 2pm & 5:30pm Wed 28 December – 3pm & 7pm Thu 29 December – 3pm & 7pm Fri 30 December – 2pm & 5:30pm Tickets are £12 or £44 for a family ticket and are available at: carnegietheatre.co.uk

The dastardly Harry Coe wants to evict poor Granny Bean from her cottage, meaning that even their beloved cow Daisy would have to be sold. When son Jack meets an old crone on the way to market, things take a turn for the…well, unexpected, to say the least.

What you can expect though, is adventure, excitement, magic and jokes so bad, they’re brilliant, in this all-singing, all-dancing production which promises to be a lot of fun for all the family.

Jack and the Beanstalk is showing on Saturday 28 January and Saturday 4 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Friday 3rd February at 7.30pm.

Standard tickets are £8.00 with concessions from £7.50; family tickets are available at £27.00. Tickets can be purchased from: thekirkgate.com/theatre

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...Oh no it isn’t, Maryport Bamboozled - Relaxed Performance A very special production is coming to Maryport this December.

Bamboozled, taking place on Saturday 10 December is an original and interactive children’s pantomime, designed exclusively for families and young adults with additional needs or disabilities. In this unique, relaxed performance, which encourages freedom of expression, the audience are able to move around as they wish and are free to express themselves throughout.

During the performance, the house lights will be up, there will be no use of loud microphones, and music and special FX will be kept to a low noise level. In order to make the experience as comfortable as possible for the audience, there will be more space between rows of seats, with allocated space for wheelchair users and space at the front for people to sit, stand or dance - wherever the mood takes you!

Brought to Maryport by Imagination Parties; Bamboozled is a wonderful opportunity for young people with disabilities and their families to get in the Christmas spirit - oh, yes it is!

Bamboozled is on Saturday 10 December, 10am 12noon (includes approx 20 min interval) Tickets are £3 or £10 for a family of four and are available from Imagination Parties Ltd only and are on a first come first served basis.

Keswick The Emperor and the Nightingale What better way to get the whole family feeling festive, than a trip to the theatre to see Keswick’s annual Christmas production?

This year, the Theatre by the Lake, presents a joyful adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s, The Emperor and the Nightingale.

Featuring exquisite puppetry from Jimmy Grimes (The Shepherd’s Life, War Horse), this performance will enliven the senses with all the colour, movement and spectacle of Chinese Theatre.

In ancient China, a young emperor is kept prisoner in his palace by his scheming guardian but when he hears a young peasant girl, talk of the most beautiful sound on earth – the song of the nightingale – he cannot resist. The two embark on an epic adventure that will take them to the far reaches of his kingdom, but has the young emperor got an ulterior motive that will threaten the peace of the kingdom?

A fairy tale that will delight the whole family.

Showing at the Theatre by the Lake from 26 November 2016 to 12 January 2017. Tickets from £10 - £30, to book call 017687 74411 or visit https://www.theatrebythelake. com. £10 - £30, to book call: 01768 774 411 or visit: theatrebythelake.com

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Snow White

And The 8 Dwarfs Whitehaven

5-8 DEC

Cinderella Egremont

6-8 DEC © TalkSport

As December descends on us for another year, Rosehill Theatre Group will be taking us into the woods with a beautiful princess and not seven, but eight of her little helpers.

As the clock strikes midnight, the Whitehaven Theatre Group will transform into the cast of Cinderella as their annual pantomime gets underway.

As panto season returns,The Solway Hall will play host to the energetic Rosehill Theatre Group for yet another fantastic production.

Brought to life at Egremont Market Hall between December 6 and 11, audiences are promised a fun-filled adaptation of the classic fairytale.

Promising roaring laughter, slapstick humor and a script full of original punch lines, this year’s panto production is an updated version of the classic tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

In the wake of her father’s untimely demise, Cinderella is left in the unfortunate care of her cruel stepmother and jealous stepsisters. When Prince Charming holds a ball, the evil step mother does not allow her to go. Cinderella, aided by her kind Fairy Godmother and equipped with a beautiful ball gown and a unique pair of glass slippers, attends, only to have to leave at midnight when the Fairy Godmother’s spell is broken Performances are nightly at 7pm from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as Matinees at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. For booking and additional information visit the Whitehaven Theatre Griup’s Facebook page.

Adding another dwarf to the mix, the cast are busy perfecting their: ‘he’s behind you’ and ‘oh no he didn’t’ as the popular story gets set to be brought to life.

Every year, the group puts on an eclectic performance with this year promising to be nothing less. Last year The Solway Hall welcomed the group who put on a performance of another Disney classic, Aladdin.

Tickets are: £8 – doors open at 7pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Showing Mon December 5 – Thursday December 8. Tickets can be purchased from The Solway Hall at www.thesolwayhall.com.

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Tickets are: Opening nights £6, Adult £8, OAP/U 16 £7. Group bookings are also available on the Whitehaven Theatre Group Website : www.whitehaventheatregroup.com FB: www.facebook.comwhitehaventheatregroup

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Gosforth Amateur Dramatics Marks 40 years Ready for another round of ‘he’s behind you’? Pack up your knapsack and join Dick and his beloved cat at Gosforth Village Hall for some hearty laughs this January.

It has been 40 years since the very first performance of Dick Whittington was performed by Gosforth Amateur Dramatics in 1977 and to mark the special occasion, the cast will be once again putting on a not-to-be-missed performance of the much-loved tale.

Directed by Karen Polmear and written by established pantomime writer, Alan Frayn, who also wrote last year’s Jack & the Beanstalk, audiences will be taken on a journey from the sewers of London to the shores of Morocco in this cracking new version of the classic tale.

With some new twists and turns along the way, the story features all the usual traditional roles (including the best tongue-in-cheek baddie in the business – King Rat), not to mention the comic Captain and his sidekick, Scupper, creating chaos in their wake.

Performances date back to the early 30s when the original society was called Gosforth and District Amateur Dramatic Society. Formed in 1932 shortly after the Public Hall was built, its first production, in December 1933, was “The Farmer’s Wife”, a 3-act comedy by Eden Philpotts. This society was short-lived, being disbanded at the outbreak of the Second World War. The present society was formed on May 3rd 1948, inheriting assets of £1.20 from the earlier society.

Ticket Prices: £6 for adults, £4 for children and students. Doors open at 6:30 Wednesday to Friday and 6pm on Saturday. Book fast to avoid disappointment.

To book tickets online please visit www.gads.org.uk/pantomime

Last year, tickets sold very well and Saturday night was sold out. So if you want to be sure of your seat, ensure you book early. Tickets will go on sale on Monday December 5 to groups, Monday Dec 19 to members and Thursday Dec 29 to the general public.

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Nightingales, monkeys and dragons at Theatre by the Lake this Christmas Theatre by the Lake in Keswick will take its audiences on a magical journey to China for the eighteenth in its much-loved sequence of Christmas shows for all the family.

Playwright Neil Duffield has adapted The Emperor and the Nightingale from a story by Hans Christian Andersen and has created a funny, wise and warm-hearted play that will appeal to children, their parents and grandparents.

The production runs in the Main House from 26 November to 14 January. It is the last show to be staged by Theatre by the Lake’s longserving Artistic Director Ian Forrest, who has directed more than 60 shows in Keswick, including every Christmas production, since 1999.

Andersen’s original story tells of an elderly emperor of China who is enchanted by the beautiful song of a nightingale. But he quickly abandons and forgets the real bird in favour of a mechanical one covered in jewels. But eventually its song stops when its innards go wrong. Later, when the Emperor is on his deathbed, the real nightingale returns to the palace to sing for him. Touched by the song, Death allows the emperor to live.

Neil Duffield has made significant changes to the original tale and created an exciting, youthful and engaging version for the stage. Andersen’s ageing emperor is transformed into young know-it-all Wu; a kitchen maid becomes Xiao, a feisty young girl who leads Wu on a quest far from the palace that he has never left before.

They set off on a long journey to search for a nightingale in “a land so old that its beginnings are lost in the midst and tides of time”. On the way, young Wu begins to lose his arrogance and gain wisdom as he learns how little he knows of the world.

The production will feature spectacular sets, colourful costumes and live music, including Chinese drums, flutes, and gongs, played by eight talented actors who are also skilled musicians. And the auditorium will be full of Chinese lanterns.

“We are delighted that we will be drawing our inspiration from the art and architecture of China, a culture we have not explored before,” said Ian Forest as he prepared to welcome his actors and begin rehearsals.

“The production will include naughty monkeys and a friendly, flying fire-breathing dragon. The nightingale will be played by a puppet designed by Jimmy Grimes, who was associate puppetry director for the stage production of War Horse and also created puppet sheepdogs for our production of A Shepherd’s Life earlier this year.”

Writer Neil loves to create stories that keep audiences on the edge of their seats as they wait to see what is going to happen next. He also wants to offer children ideas, feelings and emotions as he grabs their attention.

“If you don’t do that, they start shuffling about and talking to each other. You know immediately when children are bored.

You learn the hard way – by sitting among them.”

He has created what any good Christmas show has to be: a good story.

The Emperor and the Nightingale runs 26 Nov to 15 Jan Theatrebythelake.com Box office: 017687 74411 Tickets from £10

by Neil Duffield, based on The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen

A joyful tale of friendship, bravery and self-discovery which will delight the whole family this Christmas

26 November to 14 January Age 6+ Tickets from ÂŁ10 Box Office: 017687 74411 Book online: www.theatrebythelake.com Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5DJ

The Drama of the Lakes

YOUTH SALUTE

Cumbria’s west coast alt-rockers Youth Salute are about to drop their brand new EP Carve in early November. The band is renowned throughout the county for their eclectic and individual mix of alternative rock.

The five track EP takes its name from one of the bands hard hitting lyrics. Front man Shane Sanderson explained: It’s from carving your own path and doing your own thing, that’s kind of what we’re doing but we thought that was a bit cheesy so we just kept it at Carve.”

Youth Salute formed from the ashes of Workington rock trio With Lights Out. Shane explained: “Our sound has changed a bit since then our new stuff is more grandiose and technically we’ve all improved as well. It used to be that we would be thinking oh we should have a slow song in, but now we’re like no we don’t need a slow song we’re just going to put out bangers, this new EP is more upbeat, livelier and more edgy.”

Carve will include tracks such as: Daze, Dig up the Dead, Four Arms, More Water and the bands latest hit single Shudder.

He added: “There’s lots of different stuff that influences us; but we like bands like Biffy Clyro, bands that have some indie pieces and some poppy pieces and then some heavier pieces as well.”

Youth Salute have been in their current format since 2014 and despite their massive live presence have so far flown something under the radar with regards to releases having released just a couple of low key numbers. But with their latest EP they are really giving it their full force and it shows.

“I wouldn’t say no to headlining Leeds festival in the future.”

Shane said: “We’ve really put in a lot of effort this time with the new release and we’re really trying to push it a bit more.

We want to take the band outside of Cumbria. I would like more people to hear our music. There’s no end goal but we thought, some of us are getting on now and it’s now or never, we’ll put more effort in and see what happens.

“As long as we can have some good gigs and make some good memories then I’m happy, but I wouldn’t say no to headlining Leeds festival in the future”.

Follow Youth Salute online by checking out their Facebook page @YouthSaluteUK

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Boxing Day Boof’s 5th Birthday Bash

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2016 marks Mighty Boof Promotions fifth Boxing Day Boof and to celebrate the occasion, are throwing a belter birthday bash.

Also returning for another year is DJ Pavarotti and DJ Blackie – standard additions to any Boof event. The event will start at 3pm and run right through to the evening.

Taking place on Monday December 26, (as the name suggests) Mighty Boof Promotions have once again secured a line up sure to make anyone’s Christmas.

Tickets are on sale now for £15 and can be purchased from Threads Clothing in Whitehaven, mightyboofpromotions.com, eventbite.co.uk or The Solway Hall.

Set to headline the festive extravaganza is the UK’s official Kasabian tribute act, Kazabian, while local bands Reptilians and Mazzoni will take to the stage.

Danny Maudling, Mighty Boof Promotions CEO, said: “It is our 5th birthday this year so we thought we'd put a line up together that represents everything that we do.

“We have one of the UKs best tribute bands headlining which is a Boxing Day standard. To back them up we also have Jolan performing with a full band. After his exploits on The Voice earlier this year it’s only right that we put him on on Boxing Day - a show which he has played twice before; Jolan has been a Boof regular for the last seven years.”

Also lined up are Boxing Day Boof regulars, The Chadelics, as well as Springfield who are relatively new to the local music scene.

PLAYING LIVE: REPTILIANS KAZABIAN JOLAN THE CHADELICS SPRINGFIELD & MAZZONI

Danny added: “The Chadelics are one of the youngest and most exciting bands in Cumbria at the minute having played Kendal Calling's main stage this year as well as the last three Boxing Day Boofs; we can't not have them on the bill.

“Springfield is a brand new band and Mighty Boof has always been about giving new bands a stage to play on.

They've just recorded their debut single so I think we will be hearing a lot from them soon.”

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KESWICK VICTORIAN FAYRE This Christmas, Santa Claus is coming to town and bringing with him sacks of festive cheer to Keswick’s Christmas Victorian Fayre.

The 30th annual Victorian Fayre takes place on Sunday 4 December and a special visitor is dropping by to help the town celebrate the milestone. At 12pm, Santa Claus himself will be arriving in the market square on a sleigh pulled by six Cairngorm reindeer. Spot Santa in the town centre until 3pm or pay him a visit in his grotto, for a real Christmas experience and maybe even an early Christmas present.

This year the Fayre will see over 30 local charity stalls selling seasonal foods, gifts and crafts, in order to raise money for many great causes. There is entertainment in store throughout the day, including, live music, street and stage performances and there will be an array of food and drink stalls to satisfy all those Christmas cravings. As is tradition, visitors are encouraged to get into the spirit of things and join many of the stallholders in traditional Victorian costume.

The Traditional Victorian Christmas Fayre has been one of the highlights on Keswick’s events calendar for the past 30 years and is organised by Keswick Lions and Bassenthwaite Rotary clubs, Keswick Inner Wheel and an army of dedicated, local volunteers. The Fayre is run on a non-profit basis, offering local charities and organisations the chance to raise money, with all funds going directly to their own causes.

And the festivities don’t stop there. Along with the Victorian Fayre, Crosthwaite Parish Church in Keswick will play host to a candlelit programme of Christmas music, featuring everyone’s favourite carols including White Christmas and The little road to Bethlehem. Tickets including a programme and refreshments are available from Bookends in Main Street, Keswick. The magical Live Advent will also be back again this year from December 1 right through till Christmas Eve. Don’t miss out on a wonderfully festive family day out this Christmas. The Victorian Fayre runs from 10:25am to 4pm.

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Holiday Fun This Christmas

By Sarah Sinclair

It might seem like just five minutes since they went back, but with Christmas just around the corner, the schools will soon be breaking up again and the festive season is about to get a whole lot more stressful.

The added pressure of having to entertain not only distant relatives, but excited youngsters, brimming with excitement and the sugar content of their selection boxes, can have you reaching for the sherry bottle long before Christmas Day. Thankfully there is enough going on around West Cumbria over the Christmas holidays to keep the whole family out of mischief - after all, we want Santa to come don’t we?

Ravenglass & Eskdale Santa Express All aboard the Santa Express! The jolly fat man is back for his annual visit to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway, taking you on a magical journey through the 14 miles of spectacular valley to his winter grotto in Dalegarth Hollow.

Santa will pay a visit to your carriage with a sack full of gifts for the children, while there will be plenty of mulled wine and mince pies on offer for the grown-ups. If your stomach’s are grumbling after all the excitement, a Christmas Lunch will all the trimmings will be served in the Turntable Cafe, for an additional charge, including a traditional two-courses finished off with, yes, even more mince pies.

Christmas Crafting at Theatre by the Lake If you’re planning a festive trip to the theatre to see The Emperor and the Nightingale this Christmas, you might be interested to know that the Theatre by the Lake is also holding free craft workshops for 3 - 10 year olds. The Chinese Mask, Lantern & Puppet Workshops are a great opportunity for young ones to get creative with loads of craft activities, including making their own mask to wear when they go to see the show. What better way to keep them occupied on a long, rainy day in December? Let’s face it, it’s more likely to be a wet Christmas than a white one. Even better, there’s no need to book, kids can just turn up on the day.

Christmas Crafting workshops are held at Theatre by the Lake on 3rd, 10th and 17th December at 10.30am.

Visit www.theatrebythelake.com/ for more information.

Places are limited so book online at www.ravenglassrailway.co.uk or call 01229 71 71 71

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Christmas Owls by Moonlight at Muncaster Castle If you want to give the family a truly magical Christmas, don’t miss the Christmas Owls by Moonlight event at Muncaster Castle. On Sunday 18th December there is an amazing opportunity for the whole family to enjoy an owl flying display after dark. There is nothing quite like seeing the majestic night creatures gliding beautifully in their own environment and it is sure to keep the kids quiet for an hour two. The evening begins at 6pm with a twocourse supper and includes a talk about the work of Muncaster Hawk and Owl Centre and an atmospheric walk through the illuminated gardens. Sounds wonderful? Leave the kids with the babysitter and head there yourself.

Places are limited and booking is essential. Tickets cost £29 or adults and £15 for children age 3-15 years. To book visit www.muncaster.co.uk/owls-moonlight

The Secret Life of Suitcases at Theatre by the Lake If you and the kids need a break from all the festivities in the run up to Christmas, Theatre by the Lake has just the thing.

The Secret Life of Suitcases, showing from 13th to 23rd December, is a funny and enchanting show by renowned puppeteer Ailie Cohen and is said to be an ingenious piece of children’s puppet theatre with a message for all ages. This light hearted, fantastical performance makes a delightful way to fill in a few hours with the family and will provide the ultimate escapism from the chaos of Christmas.

For full show times and to purchase a family ticket call the Box Office on 017687 74411 or visit www.theatrebythelake.com

Just in Case - Christmas Special at Workington Town Centre On Saturday 17th December, The Fairly Famous Family return to The Hub in Workington Town Centre, with a Christmas extravaganza of their classic cabaret juggling show. Kids are sure to love the fast-paced material, music and many surprises that comes with this spoof-magic and juggling show. From 1pm to 3pm, two performers will present a number of pieces, produced from their magic suitcases, all with a very festive theme. This free event is a great way to keep them entertained for a couple of hours, while you finish (or start) the Christmas shopping - or just relax with a hot chocolate and enjoy some peace and quiet.

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The Wild Man of the Woods Even the most sophisticated of us have a deepseated link with the wild, which often emerges as a need to 'get back to nature'. Besuited professionals throwing themselves into a paint balling away day and urban dwellers buying the latest outdoor wear and heading for the hills at weekends are often responding to that unconscious link we have back to our hunter gatherer ancestors.

Throughout the ages we have responded to the wild within, and our beliefs and superstitions have attempted to either tame the wild or enhance our wilder instincts.

Practically every culture has a wild man who personifies our connection with the wild. The Roman invaders would have encountered a deity they called Cernunnos, or 'the horned one'. Cernunnos was usually depicted as a man with deer antlers sprouting from his head. The best known image of him can be found on the Gundestrup Cauldron, which dates to the fourth or third century BC. He sits cross-legged wearing a twisted torc around his neck and grasping a snake in his hand. Antlers are significant in that

they are worn by animals that are usually shy, gentle animals that are transformed into aggressive beasts during the rutting season when the antlers come into play.

During the Roman occupation the Hadrian's Wall area had its own local hero and horned god called Belatucadrus.

He is found carved onto the local rocks by the common soldier with close links to the local communities. A particularly fine image of him was discovered at Maryport next to the Roman fort. He is carved on the local red sandstone and is depicted brandishing a spear in his right hand and a square Celtic shield in the other. Horns clearly sprout from his head. Similar representations of horned gods are found in northern Britain and are interpreted as hunter-gods or war-gods associated with the Roman god Mars.

Following the Roman occupation the Green Man appears.

He is commonly seen as carvings in churches from the fifth century onwards. He is depicted as a male head with leaves and other foliage sprouting from his mouth. Herne the Hunter was closely associated with the Green Man and may have his roots in Anglo-Saxon mythology. Again he is depicted as a man with antlers sprouting from his head.

A more contemporary image of the wild man can be found at Maryport. In 2000 the Senhouse Roman Museum commissioned local sculpture Sky Higgins to carve a modern interpretation of an altar. On the front, beneath a Roman Imperial eagle, can be found an image of an antlered man. This sculpture is the inspiration for the theme of this year's Maryport Literary Festival, Wild. The festival is scheduled for the weekend of 18 to 20 November and features authors whose work reflects the complex relationship we have with the wild, both in nature and within ourselves.

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Copeland Residents Go Free Copeland residents can now enjoy free admission into the Beacon Museum with the reintroduction of the Copeland Pass.

Re-launching the initiative during November, The Copeland Pass grants those with a CA postcode free entry into the museum during specified periods, and with a number of exciting exhibitions now on display, there is no better time to pay a visit.

Alan Irwin, Business Development Manager at the museum, said: “We are trying to build on our connection with the community, and show not just Whitehaven residents, but all of Copeland that they have a fantastic museum on their doorstep. With a really exciting program of events coming up, we want to give more people opportunities to get involved over the next few months.”

The museum’s current exhibitions include Mummers, Maypoles and Milkmaids, an exploration into some of England’s most obscure regional customs and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, featuring 100 spectacular images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breath-taking landscapes. In January Wycinanki – the Art of Polish Paper Cuts will be on show along with various workshops and activities throughout.

The free passes grant entry into the entire Beacon Museum, including the permanent Changing Times and Sellafield Story exhibits. Certain specified periods are excluded when feature exhibitions (such as the recent Brick City exhibition in summer 2016) come to the museum. The current Copeland Pass window runs until March 24 2017.

To make the most of this fantastic opportunity, all you have to do is pop into the museum with proof of address (bank statement, utility bill) – a 10 per cent discount in the Beacon Museum Shop will be included when registering. Residents can sign up at any time during the year and visitors must then show their pass each time they visit the museum. You can access full terms and conditions, including how to use the pass for children and family members using the following methods.

For more information please contact The Beacon Museum on 01946 592302 or visit their Facebook page or online at: thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth

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The Short Spined Sea Scorpion Myoxocephalus Scorpius By Mark Vollers

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This fearsome looking and threatening sounding fish is found all around the British and Irish coastline wherever there is rocky habitat from low water mark down to 100m, but it is not venomous and its only threat to anglers are it’s sharp spines and strong jaws.

Unsuspecting prey, some almost as big as itself are grabbed by ambush if they come within close range. The Scorpion fish is otherwise a weak swimmer that confines itself to the seabed as it does not possess the swim bladder of most other fish.

It can grow up to and beyond 20cm and weigh up to a Kilo, with colouring that varies hugely depending on where it chooses to live.

The only species it can be confused with is the Long Spined Sea Scorpion which is more common and often caught in rock pools.

All shades of green, red, black and brown enable It’s smooth scale less body to blend in precisely with its surroundings.

This perfect camouflage combined with a large mouth and powerful pectoral fins dictates it’s hunting method.

This can be differentiated by a small white fang-like skin flap at each the corner of its mouth. The picture shows both species with the Short Spined fish on the left hand side. If you want to come and spot the differences yourself come to the Lake District Coast Aquarium at Maryport where they are both long standing and easily kept species.

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Mondays to Fridays 0709 0812 0904 0953 1114 1216 1403 1442 1555 1659 1744 2008 2030 2117 0731 0833 0926 -- 0737 1015 1137 1238 1617 1435 1719 1513 180616312029 Carlisle 0515 0842 09381426 1054 1505 1208 1252 1737 2053 1814 2139 1915 Wigton 0534 0755 0901 0956 1112 1226 1310 1454 1531 1649 1756 1832 1933 2055 2218 Mondays to Fridays Additional trains operate between Barrow-in-Furness see Northern timetable guide 61710 for full details.

Maryport 0558 0646 0816 and- Millom 0925 - please 1017 1133 1247 1331 1517 1552 1820 1853 1954 2116 2239 Carlisle 0515 0737 Barrow-in-Furness 0842 1054 1208 12521028 14351144151312581631 2200 2005 - 2127 - 2250 - 0609 0938 0704 and 0827 0935 1342 1737 1528 1814 1604 1915 1721 2037 1831 1904 No Sunday service- Workington between Whitehaven.

Wigton 0534 - Whitehaven 0755 0901 1112 1226 13101048 14541205153113181649 2218 2025 - 2147 - 2310 - 0631 0956 0724 0847 0956 14031756 1549 1832 1623 1933 1741 2055 1852 1925 Maryport 0558 0646 0816 0925 1017 1133 1247 13311055 15171212155213251710 2116 2239 St. Bees 0641 0732 1007 1410 1820 1600 1853 1631 1954 1752 1902 - - - - - Sellafield 0652 1028 0742 1144 0900 1421 1831 1611 1904 1644 2005 1804 2127 1917 2250 - - - - - Workington 0609 0704 0827 0935 1258 1018 13421108 15281225 160413351721 Seascale 0657 1048 0746 1205 0903 14241852 1615 1925 1648 2025 1807 2147 1921 2310 - - - - - Whitehaven 0631 0724 0847 0956 1318 1022 1403 111115491228 162313391741 Ravenglass 0706 1055 0753 1212 0910 1431 1902 1624 1655 1814 1930 -- - - - - St. Bees 0641to Fridays 0732 1007 1325 1031 1410 111816001235163113451752 Mondays Millom0727 1108 0812 1225 0929 1450 1917 1645 1715 1835 1951 -- - - - - Sellafield 0652 0742 0900 1018 1335 1052 1421 113616111254 164414041804 Askam 0750 0829 0945 11531615 13101648 14201807 1506 1707 2014 - - 2037 - - 2200 - - - 0515 0737 0842 09381115 1054 1208 1252 14351921 1513 1733 Seascale Carlisle 0657 0746 0903 1022 1111 1228 1339 1424 - 16311853 - 1737 - 1814- - 1915 Barrow-in-Furness 0803 0845 1000 1208 1226 1436 1522 1723 2031 1832 0534 0755 0901 09561130 1112 1310 14541930 1531 1749 RavenglassWigton 0706 0753 0910 1031 1118 1235 1345 1431 16241324 1655 1814 - 16491910 - 1756 - 1933 - 2055 - 2218 - - - Maryport0727 0812Saturdays 0558 0925 1404 1017 1450 1133 1645 1247 1715 13311835 151719511552 - 1710 - 1820- 1853- 1954 - 2116 - 2239 Sundays Millom - 0646 0929 0816 1052 1136 1254 Workington 0609 0935 10280938 1144 1258 1342 15282014 1604 1636 2127- 2250 Askam 0750 0829 - 0704 0945 0827 1115 1153 1310 1420 1506 1707 - 17211740 - 1831 - 1904 - 2005 Carlisle 0515 0735 0842 1054 11561733 12521853 1433 1525 1814 1900 2015 - 2145 1410- 1710 - 1910 Whitehaven 0631 0956 10480956 1205 1318 1403 15492031 1623 1654 2147- 1427 2310- 1727 - 1927 Barrow-in-Furness 0803 0845 - 0724 1000 0847 1130 1324 1436 1522 - 17411758 - 1852 - 1925 - 2025 Wigton 0534 1208 0753 0901 11121723 12141749 13101910 1452 1543 1832 1918 2032 - 2203 Maryport 0814 0925 1133 1325 1236 1410 1331 1600 1515 1604 1853 1939 2052 2224 1447 0641 0732 0557 1007 105510171212 1631 1715 175218191902 - Sundays - 1747 - 1947 SaturdaysSt. Bees Workington 0825 0935 1144 1335 1248 1421 1342 1526 1904 1950 2104 2235 1459 Sellafield 0652 0742 0608 0900 1018 110810281225 1611 1616 1644 1726 180418301917 - 1759 - 1959 Whitehaven 0630 0845 1156 0956 1048 1204 13101636 14021740 1547 1636 1748 18501921 1925 2010 Carlisle - 0746 0842 0938 1054 1252 1433 1525 2015 2145 Seascale0515 0735 0657 0903 1022 1111 1055 1228 1339 1424 16151814 16481900 1807 - - 14102125 -- 17102255 - 1910 1520 -21101820 - 2020 St. Bees 0640 1007 1211 1318 1409 1601 1643 1755 1859 Wigton 0534 0753 0706 - 0753 0901 0956 1112 1214 1310 1452 1543 1654 1758 1832 19181814 20321930 2203 - 1427 - 1727 - 1927 2127 Ravenglass 0910 1031 1118 1235 1345 1431 1624 1655 Sellafield 0651 1133 0905 1018 1108 1222 1329171514191819 1612 1853 1656 1939 1808 2052 1911 2224 - 1447 - 1747 - 1947 -2147 - - Maryport Millom 0557 0814 0925 1017 1236 1331 1515 1604 0727 0812 0656 0929 1052 1136 11111254 1404 1450 1645 1715 1811 183519141951 - Seascale 0908 1616 1904 1659 Workington 0608 0825 0935 1028 1144 1248 1022 1342 15261225 16161333172614231830 1950 2104 2235 -1459 - 1759 - 1959 -2159 0750 0945 1115 1031 1153 1118 1310 1420 1506 17071925 17332010 1853 - -1520 -- 1820 --2020 -2220 Ravenglass 0705 0915 1232 13411748 14291850 1625 1706 1818 19212014 - - WhitehavenAskam 0630 0845 - 0829 0956 1048 1204 1310 1402 1547 1636 2125 2255 Millom 0725 0934 1251 1436 1401 1522 1448 1646 19392031-- - Barrow-in-Furness 0803 1000 1130 1052 12081136 1324 1723 1725 1749 1837 - - - -- - -- St. Bees 0640 - Askam - 0845 1007 1055 1318 1409 1601 164314211755 - 19101956 -0748 1211 0950 1115 1153 1307 15041859 1708 -1741 1853 - Sellafield 0651 - Barrow-in-Furness 0905 1018 1108 1329 1130 1419 1208 16121325 16561435 180815201911 -- Saturdays 0803 1222 1005 1723 -1757 1911 2013 - - - - - -Sundays -

Seascale 0656 RavenglassCarlisle 0705 Wigton 0725 Millom Maryport0748 Askam Workington Barrow-in-Furness 0803

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Parking B and Q 1 Parking Parksafe Steve’s Tiles Lister’s Furniture Steve’s Paints Matalan

The Workington Handy Map

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Supermarkets Tesco Store Marks and Spencers Morrisons Asda Superstore

Information 1 Visitor Information

Attractions Carnegie Theatre Eclipse Bowling Helena Thompson Museum Theatre Royal

Sports Grounds 1 Rugby League Ground 2 Workington Comets 3 Workington Reds Football

1 2 3 4

Points of interest Town Hall Allerdale Borough Council Workington Library Law Courts Army Reserve Centre Workington Hall The Old Brewery

1 Shop/Retail 2 Retail Park 3 Washington Square

1 Fast food Mc Donalds 1 Seating Seating Area

1 Parks 2 Curwen Park Vulcans Park

1 Bus Bus Station

1 Rail Workington Railway

Places of worship 1 Our Lady and St Michael’s 2 Church 3 St John’s Church St Michael’s Church

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LUNCH AND DINNER

BEATFORDS café

Supermarkets 1 Sainburys 2 Aldi Supermarket

Information 1 Tourist Information

Sports Grounds 1 Cricket Ground 2 Leisure Centre and Pools 3 Cockermouth Rugby Union FC

Shop/Retail Lakes Home Centre Oakhurst Garden Centre Limelighting Billy Bowman’s Music

Eat/Drink Bitter End Micro Brewery Trout Hotel The Fletcher Christian The Castle Bar Points of Interest Mayo Statue Cockermouth Castle Mitchells Auction Room Lakeland Livestock Centre

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Attractions Wordsworth’s House Castlegate House Gallery Percy House Gallery The Kirkgate Centre Jennings Brewery

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Business 1 Lakeland Business Park 2 Derwent Mills Commercial Park

Accomodation 1 Travelodge

Car sales 1 Lloyd Motors

Local Ameneties 1 Police Station Parking

7/Lowther Went, South St CA13 9 Cockermouth Phone 01900 827099 Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 18:00

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KESWICK MAP

Churches 1 St John’s Church

Playgrounds 1 Children’s Playground

The Keswick

Handy Map

Supermarkets 1 Booth’s Supermarket

Information 1 The Moot Hall (Tourist Info.)

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Points of Interest Rawnsley Centre Library Keswick Convention HQ War Memorial Museum Square Packhorse Court

Attractions The Pencil Museum Mini Golf Theatre by the Lake Lonsdale Alhambra Cinema Peter Rabbit and Friends Keswick Brewing Company Keswick Museum and Art Gallery Keswick Ferry Landing

Sports Grounds 1 Rugby Ground 2 Cricket Ground 3 Keswick Leisure Pool

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Camping 1 Derwentwater Caravan/Camping 2 Lakeside Caravan Park

Parks 1 Crow Park 2 Hope Park 3 Fitz Park

Shop/Retail 1 Spar Convience store 2 Derwent Frames Ltd

Local Ameneties 1 Post Office 1 Police Station Parking

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Maryport Town Council Senhouse Street Maryport maryport.council@talk21.com

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Points of interest Candlestick Lighthouse Harbour Marina Office Memorial Park Gardens Public Library

Attractions The Lake District Coast Aquarium The Wave Centre Maryport Maritime Museum Senhouse Roman Museum

Marina 1 Maryport Harbour and Marina

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Sports Grounds 1 (to) West Coast Indoor Karting 2 Rugby Ground 3 (to) Maryport Golf Club

Rail 1 Railway Station

Places of worship 1 Our Lady and St Patrick’s Priory

Information 1 Tourist Information

Local Amenties 1 Co-op 2 Chemists 3 Chemists

1 Post office

1 Fire Station

Parking

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Chase Hotel, Whitehaven Gosforth Hall Hotel Ennerdale Country Hotel Hundith Hill Hotel Irton Hall Hotel Lodge In The Vale, Nr Keswick The Sally, Threlkeld The Manor, St. Bees

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Sports Grounds & Centres Cumbria Sports Academy Whitehaven Sports Centre Hensingham Swimming Pool Workington Leisure Centre

Taxis

Downton Travel

01946 694 411 01946 695 666 01946 696 049 01900 878 718

0800 118 2891

Theatres & cinema

Attractions

Eclipse Bowling 01900 872207 Helena Thompson Museum 01900 64040 Lake District Coast Aquarium, 01900 817760 Maryport Maritime Museum 01900 813738 Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 01229 717 171 Senhouse Roman Museum, 01900 816168 The Beacon, Whitehaven 01946 592302 The Rum Story, Whitehaven 01946 592933

Council & other services Allerdale Council Enquiries Cockermouth Town Council Copeland Council Cumbria County Council Egremont Library Maryport Town Council Whitehaven Credit Union Whitehaven Library Workington Information Point

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Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) 03000 247 247 Domestic Violence Support 07712 117 986 NHS Direct 111 Non-emergency Police 101 OutREACH LGBT Helpline 0800 345 7440 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 West Cumberland Hospital 01946 693181 Workington Community Hospital 01900 705000

Solway Hall Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre 01900 602122 Florence Art Centre 01946 824946 Gaiety Cinema, Whitehaven 01946 748507 Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth 01900 826448 Plaza Cinema, Workington 01900 870001 Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven 01946 692422 The Wave, Maryport 01900 811 450 Theatre by the Lake 01768 77 44 11

Travel & weather

Bus Timetables 0871 200 22 33 Lake District Weather Service 0844 846 24 44 Train Timetables 08457 48 49 50

Tourist information Cockermouth Egremont Keswick Maryport Siloth Workington Whitehaven

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