West Cumbria Guide 04 June - July 2017

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West Cumbria Guide JUNE / JULY 2017

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A Word from the Editor After some glorious weather last week, it’s starting to feel as though summer is in full swing.

How many of you had the barbecue out over the bank holiday weekend?

Turn straight to our food section for some foolproof tips and seasonal recipes to ensure those cremated sausages are a thing of the past. Our cocktail connoisseur has also come up with some mouth-watering concoctions that will make the perfect tipple for entertaining Al Fresco.

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The summer months go hand in hand with live music and entertainment and expect nothing less in west Cumbria during June and July. We’ve got the best of the west’s festivals, events and carnivals covered; including an exclusive interview with comedian David Walliams and a chance to win tickets to see pop sensation, Jess Glynne.

Nothing brings to light the beauty of this region, quite like the photos we receive from our readers. In this magazine, enjoy an entire feature dedicated to some of those awe-inspiring shots. I challenge you not to fall in love with west Cumbria all over again.

If anything has become clear over the last few months, it’s that not all heros wear capes, some of them run 100 marathons in 100 days. Gary McKee, who completed his 100th marathon back in April and has raised thousands for Macmillan Cancer in Cumbria, is an inspiration to us all. With this in mind, Gary’s Just Giving page is currently at over £90,000 and counting, so if you have been touched by his story on page 8, then there’s still time to donate.

From all of us here, we hope you enjoy all that is on offer in west Cumbria over the coming months and let’s hope the sun keeps shining.

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CO N T E N T S

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F EA T URE S 08

G a r y M c Ke e

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Bumblebees

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Maryport Blues

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We s t C u m b r i a n V i e w s

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H EA L T H A N D BEAU T Y 32

Festival Clobber

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Bridget Foster

F OOD & DRI N K 41

Seasonal Super Foods

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Ta r a ’ s T i p p l e s

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S u m m e r B B Q ’s

MO T ORI N G A N D S P OR T 58

Seascale Big 6

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Vo l v o X C 9 0

W H AT ’ S O N 86

Beacon Museum: Snakes

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Carnival Round-Up

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Meet the Ultimate MARRA-thon Man On Father’s Day last year, Gary McKee decided to mark his late dad’s 80th birthday, by running 100 marathons in 100 days.

The ‘Marathon Man’ ran 27.1 miles in around the three and a half hour mark every day, from 14 January up until 23 April. He finished his challenge on a high by completing the London Marathon. The next day he appeared on national television and it seemed that the whole country was celebrating his success. But although the running was finished, the challenge was far from over for Gary.

A few weeks later, as the Just Giving page continued to rise, Gary received a call from Copeland Mayor, Mike Starkie; he was to be awarded the Freedom of Copeland. The prestigious award is the highest that can be bestowed in the borough and Mike believes Gary could be the first person ever to receive it.

Gary said: “I have just tried to help people, local people who have been affected by cancer, so to receive an award of such magnitude, it’s quite overwhelming. When you think of some of the great people who live in our borough, it’s an absolutely enormous thing to receive.”

“The support I received was phenomenal.”

He added: “Receiving the award is certainly a highlight, but equally important is the end product and that is the money we have raised. It’s the money that actually helps people with cancer, it isn’t me running, it’s the donations on the back of it.”

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Donations have come in from all over the world. Gary has 15,000 followers on the fitness tracking app Strava, with people donating from as far as America, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. It is the support of those closer to home though, that has kept him going. Local people took it upon themselves to hold fundraising events, from cake sales to bucket collections and of course, were consistently by his side, cheering him on.

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At the time of going to print, the Just Giving total was over £90,000 and counting.

To donate visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Gary-McKee100

Gary said: “The support I received was phenomenal.

“The highlight was Easter sunday when I came out the house and there was over a hundred people outside, all with Macmillan tops on, of all ages and abilities. People running, walking, cycling, children in pushchairs. It just shows the support that I was receiving and how the community all pulled together and how it has affected everybody.”

Gary’s life changed when his dad was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, he fought it and survived but the experience has stayed with Gary. After his dad’s death, of an unrelated illness, in 2003, Gary began fundraising for Macmillan in his memory. As part of his journey, he has climbed mountains, jumped out of aeroplanes and walked over fire, raising thousands of pounds for the charity in the process.

Speaking at Gary’s send-off event at Cleator Moor Civic Hall, back in April, Sue McDonald, the Fundraising Manager for Macmillan in Cumbria said: “The amount of money he has raised to be used in this local area, I wouldn’t like to guess how many people that will have helped. It will more than likely be used to give grants to people who are in financial difficulty as a result of their cancer.”

Even at his lowest points, a close friend passed away during the challenge, Gary got his head down and carried on; going on to run the London Marathon in his friend’s memory.

Nothing short of an inspiration, Gary has done more for others than most of us will do in a lifetime, but he hasn’t crossed the finish line yet.

Gary said: “I will be doing another challenge next year. It doesn’t really matter what I do, the end product is always the same, it’s to raise money for Macmillan to help people who’ve been affected by cancer. It doesn’t matter if it’s 100 marathons in 100 days or a cake sale; it’s all about raising funds for people less fortunate than ourselves and that’s something that we can all do.”

He added: “It’s the end of the chapter, it’s certainly not the end of the book. I will continue to do what I’m doing for Macmillan for as long as I can.”

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To Bee or Not to Bee

By Danielle Murphy

In the latest installment of our Wild about Cumbria series, Danielle Murphy takes a look at one of the most important species you will see this summer. This particular animal is smaller than a mouse, yet vital to our way of life. If you haven’t already guessed, it is our friend the Bumblebee.

The summer is the perfect time for walking in Cumbria. The landscape iridescent with a green hue, pumping from the trees and vegetation which flourishes among the lakes and mountains in the summer months. You can be transported to another world, a world vibrant with wildlife.

There are over 250 species of Bee within the British Isles.

However, it is the humble Bumblebee which is in the most trouble. They have experienced a rapid decline through the decades due to the changes in the British countryside and the use of deadly pesticides.

When you think of the countryside, you think of huge green fields expanding all the way to the horizon. However, once over the countryside was bursting with much more vibrant colour. British wildflowers have been in decline and this is believed to be the cause of the Bumblebee crisis.

As a result, two native British Bumblebees have become extinct in the last century. Cullum’s Bumblebee (Bombus Cullumanus), was last recorded in 1941 and The Short-haired Bumblebee (Bombus Subterraneus), was last recorded in 1988.

Bumblebees are our friends and not many people understand the impact that these tiny creatures have on our lives.

On a daily basis you will eat or drink something thanks to the Bumblebee. These guys are natural pollinators, the impact they have is far greater than any artificial method. It is estimated that Bumblebees contribute £400 million per year to our economy.

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Bumble Bee Facts • • • • •

Bees that hatch in late summer are usually males (Drones) or queen bees.

Queen bees shiver to keep herself and eggs warm.

Bees use a dance called the waggle dance to communicate with other bees and help locate the most abundant food sources.

They use the sun as a point of reference and use their internal compass to navigate their way home.

Bumblebees don’t die when they sting, this is found in honey bees.

Personally, I love Bumblebees and would hate to discover that another species has become extinct, knowing that with just a few changes we could have saved them.

So, if you enjoy the hum of buzzing in your garden or seeing the fuzzy insects working hard on your daily walk then there is one simple thing you can do to help; plant some Bee friendly flowers in your garden to attract Bumblebees and help them thrive.

You don’t have to grow a whole meadow, but a few flowers in your garden can make a huge difference. Flowers can also attract other grateful creatures to your garden and make it look pretty, so why not? For some inspiration, we have provided a list of Bee friendly flowers.

We want to help these furry critters as much as they have helped us, so we urge all of our readers to consider the Bees this summer, because if something doesn’t change, one day we will only have photos and the memory of the humble Bumblebee.

Bee Friendly Flowers • Aubretia • English bluebell • Flowering currant • Grape hyacinth • Lungwort • • Primrose • Sweet violet • Winter aconite • Wood anemone • Coneflower • • French marigold • Golden rod • Honeysuckle • Ivy • Michaelmas daisies • • Perennial sunflower • Buddleia • Heather • Lady’s bedstraw • Lavender • • Mallow • Purple toadflax • Rock cress • Sea holly • Verbena • Wallflower •

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DAVID WALLIAMS SHOOTS FOR THE MOON The comedian, turned children’s author, David Walliams, has taken the literary world by storm.

He may be most famous for BBC’s Little Britain, but his funny and enlightening stories are adored by children all over the world. David has developed a reputation as a natural successor to his hero, Roald Dahl. On 11 July, the stage adaptation of his much loved children’s book,‘The First Hippo on the Moon’, will come to Rosehill Theatre. We caught up with him ahead of an explosively funny, adventure into space.

Tell us about the history of The First Hippo on the Moon and where the idea for the book came from.

I have always been fascinated with the space race of the 1960s and wanted to do a spoof on that. I like the idea of hippos going to the moon as they are the animals least likely to. It’s a very visual book, with amazing illustrations by Tony Ross, so it should be a very colourful stage production.

What drew you to working with Les Petits Theatre Company / Les Enfants Terribles for this project? Had you seen any of their work previously?

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I have loved their work for many years so jumped at the chance to work with them. I love great children’s theatre shows, especially now I am a father, so I am very excited to see this one. The book is full of humour and I know that they are the perfect choice of theatre company to bring that out as their shows are so irreverent and funny. The best shows for children work for the grown ups too, and I am sure this one will.

This isn’t the first stage adaptation of your work, how does it feel seeing your characters come to life in the theatre?

I love seeing adaptations of my books and really enjoy the changes. I come from writing for television which is very collaborative and have always liked working with other people.

Ultimately you feel like a magician when something that was in your head becomes real.

The World Premiere of The First Hippo on the Moon will be taking place at the Eastbourne Hippodrome, which is not traditionally thought of as the town to debut a show for children. What drew you to choosing Eastbourne to present the production?

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I love the British seaside towns, especially out of season! I hope the show will be the perfect escape from the cold weather.

If families were to take one message away from The First Hippo on the Moon then what would it be?

That whoever you are you should dream big, just like Sheila the hippo. Plus, if you work together as a team, then you can achieve so much more.

Are you inspired by any other current children’s writers? Which ones did you love reading as a child?

There are so many great writers for children right now. My personal favourites are JK Rowling, Julia Donaldson, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Morpurgo. When I a young child I loved Richard Scarry and Dr Seuss. My absolute hero is Roald Dahl. He is the greatest children’s writer of all time as he wrote so many brilliant books. I tend to be influenced by everything good I read, though it is pointless trying to copy anybody.

If after seeing or reading The First Hippo on the Moon, young writers were inspired to pick up a pen to create their own story, what advice would you give them?

I think it’s important you write a story you would like to read. If you like funny stories write a funny story, if you like scary ones write a scary one. You can never guess what it is people want to read, so it is best you write something for yourself. If other people like it then that’s a bonus.

And finally, if like Shelia, you could build a hippo-porocket and go anywhere in space where would it be and why?

I would like to go to Mars. You can forget the books and the comedy shows I feel I would definitely be remembered if I was the first person to go there.

‘The First Hippo on the Moon’ will be at Rosehill Theatre on 11 July at 4.30pm. Tickets are priced at £12, U12 years £10 and U3 years go free.

Tickets are available at www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk or on 01946 692422

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The vikings had a huge influence on Cumbria, yet relatively little is know about them. A new project, ‘Moorforge’ has set out to make that a thing of the past.

In the heart of the Cumbria, a piece of true living history is being created. Moorforge, a project funded by Cumbria Community Foundation, is a unique site offering to entertain and educate the public on the lost knowledge of the viking era. Think the Jorvik Centre in York, on a rural scale.

Located in between Gilcrux and Tallentire, the Moorforge site is slightly out of the way, but then it needs to be; its isolation only adds to its authenticity.

David Watson, the village Blacksmith, built the first lodge five years ago and after meeting fellow viking enthusiast and re enactor, Luke Moloney, they started work on the second one last summer.

They currently have plans for a full size longhouse and additional features such as smoke houses, bread ovens and a Pagen religious site, to be used as an outdoor classroom.

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The lodges are exact replicas of a viking era forge, based on findings from Iceland and Northern Scotland and have been built using authentic techniques as far as possible. The forge is representative of a generic countryside lodge, that a viking farmer in Cumbria would have lived in.

Luke said: “We are going to be here working it as authentically as possible. It’s an element of experimental archeology, things will go wrong but we can adapt to things just like they would have done.”

This community interest project, has the potential to offer a whole host of opportunities for every demographic, from schools to older generations. Willow weaving, wood carving and blacksmithing workshops are on the agenda, alongwith arts and crafts and storytelling events in the longhouse.

There is plans to hold live action role play events and even to expand into the wedding market.

The Moorforge open day on 23 June will offer a taster of what is to come and allow people a glimpse into the past; to learn about and experience the viking way of life. Luke and David share a passion for waking people up to the past.

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David said: “If people come and they’ve had a good time that’s great; if they learnt something even better. The idea is to get people here and get them interested, it’s a neglected niche that deserves to be shouted about a little more.”

David and Luke have set up a Just Giving page to help fund the project. For more information visit the ‘Moorforge’ Facebook page.

Luke explained: “The more you start looking into the viking way of life, you realise that there’s a lot of lost knowledge, lost stories and heritage that has been done away with.”

He added: “We call the period the dark ages and it’s the worst possible name because it’s not a dark time in history...

The way they made things was so far advanced, it took 500 years after that for people to catch up with technology.”

The influence that vikings and saxons have had on today’s popular culture is inarguable, just look at the popularity of TV shows such as Game of Thrones. From the place names to the hog back graves in local churchyards, to the famous Gosforth Cross; the vikings are very much an integral part of Cumbria’s heritage.

David explained: “People remember the Romans because they had such a big impact and they changed people. The vikings came here to live, they married locals and over a period of a few hundred years, they completely blended in.

“It’s not necessarily as obvious and the evidence is from a short period of time, but it’s there and it is a big influence in this area.”

By the time of the open day, the working forge will be up and running and ready to welcome people for demonstrations, re enactments, woodworking and weapons displays.

There will be a number of talks throughout the day, including one from local archeologist Andy Parsons, who will discuss great finds in Cumbria. Visitors can have a go at archery and even trying on armour.

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Maryport’s Still Got The Blues This year’s Maryport Blues Festival is set to be a swinging success on the last weekend in July.

The festival’s 19th year will once again see a weekend jampacked with live music and family entertainment, that will no doubt have the crowds gathering in their droves. From Friday 28 - Sunday 30 July, Maryport will play host to a mixture of well established acts and of course, plenty of local talent.

This year the line-up includes none other than the legendary Wilko Johnson, who is hoped to be bringing some special guests along with him. Wilko was diagnosed with terminal

cancer in 2012, but despite doctor’s pessimistic predictions he discovered a new zest for life and continued to perform with even more vigour than before. After gigging his way through much of the past five decades, Wilko is touring again and will bring some of his invigorating, pub rock and rhythm to Maryport.

Headlining the Friday night, is Andy Fairweather Low and his band, The Low Riders. The soulful singer, best known for his hits in Amen Corner, has worked with some of the greatest musicians of our time, from Eric Clapton and George Harrison to Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix.

Other acts lined-up include the Jon Amour Band, Chasin Train and The Brian Rawson Band. On the outside stage, heavy rock group,Quireboys will take things in a slightly different direction, followed by a performance from Estonian rock group, Illumenium, along with many others throughout the weekend. As always, there will be tonnes of local talent and all the old favourites playing in the pubs and clubs around the town.

The event was initially set up 19 years ago by the council, in a bid to regenerate the town. After a few years a group of local volunteers took on the responsibility and have kept the festival thriving ever since.

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Although it receives no funding, organisers hold fundraising events throughout the year and every penny earned goes straight back into making Blues Fest a success. The band, Broken English, who will also be appearing at the festival, even brought out a CD, Maryport Blues, to raise funds for the festival.

Debra Parks, Festival Organiser, has been involved with the Blues fest since the beginning, she said: “It really does help Maryport and the local people really embrace it.

“It’s extremely difficult without the funding, but I think we have done really well considering. We are really grateful to anyone who helps us out. We couldn’t do without the local bands and their support.”

The festival is a favourite with those far and wide. The people of Maryport always come out in force to support the event, however organisers have also sent tickets all over the world, to international fans.

And things are set to get only bigger and better as the event approaches the remarkable 20 year milestone next year.

Debra said: “Hopefully we can make a success of this year and make it to 20 years and continue to make it bigger and better.

She added: “I think you have to do something special for 20 years, don’t you?

“We are already looking at headliners now.”

Workington Transport Heritage Trust will be running buses between Maryport, Cockermouth, Workington and Whitehaven, for a small donation.

For more information and tickets for this year’s festival visit www.maryportbluesfestival.com

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Nichola Lawson: A Day In The Life

A Day in the Life of...

A MUSEUM CURATOR

Name: Nicola Lawson Job Title: Assistant Curator Employer: The Beacon Museum

Can you talk us through a typical day at work?

Where are you from?

It varies quite a lot; the big thing is looking after the objects, maintaining the correct temperatures and environment to help preserve them for as long as possible. I also deal with enquiries from people and donations and then there is the exhibitions and setting things up. At the moment I am working on a few loans that will eventually go into the exhibitions, but that involves a lot of paperwork.

Hull, quite a way away, but they are both similar as they are both on the coast and quite similar people.

When did your journey into curating begin?

My original degree is in English Literature, but after that I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do, so I started volunteering at my local museum in Hull. That’s when I discovered this as a job.

What qualifications/experience do you need?

You usually need to do a PostGraduate Degree in museum studies, so I went to University of Leicester to do that. Then 18

it is just a case of applying and volunteering, there’s a lot of volunteering involved to get the hands on experience you need.

What do you like most about the job?

I think telling stories with the objects in the exhibitions and finding a way in which I engage with them, that hopefully other people will too. That’s what is really fascinating to me, finding a good story to hook into that people haven’t heard of before - and sometimes ones that they have because people like to hear their favourite stories.

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When did you know “that’s what I want to do”?

What does your work mean to you?

I think it was when I was volunteering at Hull museums. I’d gone to university and done what I loved in literature but I didn’t know what to do with that.

I started volunteering to get some work experience, but I didn’t realise it was something you could do as a job, nobody had ever talked about it. Working on their exhibitions and seeing what they did and how interesting it was to tell the stories with the objects they pulled out. It was just a wonderful thing to be a part of.

Engaging with people, telling a story and getting people interested in something. As part of our latest exhibition, we did a glass workshop with Calderwood House, nobody knew how it was going to go, but the feedback from people was so good; we had given them a chance to learn a skill. Making that connection with people through history.

What do you do in your spare time?

To be honest, I’m a bit sad, I do like to go to museums. I do try and go on a fun basis but you spend a lot of time critiquing things. I like to read as well, I’m part of a book club, which is how I made a lot of my friends when I moved up here. I try to get out and about in the Lakes, it’s great having all this on your doorstep.

And finally, do you ever get scared you’re going to break something?

Yes, all the time.

What is the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you at work?

I once did an internship at Saffron Holden museum and I pulled out this thing, it was a bit of rock with paint sprayed on it and it was a bit of the Berlin wall. I was fascinated by that and how it had ended up there.

What is it about working at The Beacon, in particular, that you like?

I think it’s the people and the history, they’re really passionate about their history and they know all the stories. They want to know about their history and they come in and engage with it. There’s a connection and they are proud of it.

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

You need to have a passion for it, because it is quite hard to get into and there’s quite often setbacks. Get as much experience as you can, that’s what people look for, go above and beyond with the hands on experience.

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Derwent Pencil Museum Reopens on Point A much-loved local attraction, The Derwent Pencil Museum, has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment.

After eighteen months of extensive restoration work following the floods of 2015, The Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick reopened to the public last month. The newly refurbished museum opened on Friday 26 May, showcasing a bold new look and an enhanced visitor experience.

The Lake District has been home to the world famous, Derwent pencil, since 1938, with a connection dating back much further. Once it opened in 1981, the museum, renowned for housing the largest coloured pencil in the world, became a key tourist attraction for those visiting the area.

The museum celebrates the pencil manufacturing process and Derwents’ long history in the local area. It also tells the story of the various products which were developed at the Derwent factory; including the manufacture of the WW2 Secret Map Pencil which was commissioned by MI5 under the official secrets act. Despite some artefacts from Derwent’s prestigious archives being ruined as a result of the floods, other items such as the 1952 Austin Morris van which delivered pencils throughout the area - were rescued.

Museum Manager, Dawn Walker said: “Whilst being heartbroken with the destruction the floods caused to our homes, local businesses and the museum, this project has given us focus and drive and rebuilt our community spirit.

We are excited to be welcoming visitors new and old.”

Dawn has led and lovingly implemented a development plan for the museum, with an enriched visitor experience the key focus. The newly renovated museum takes visitors on a journey of graphite and pencil discovery and will include a modern interactive experience.

She explained: “We’ve redesigned the whole museum and created a new visitor experience as you walk round. There are new dynamic interactive displays to supplement the collection that was here before the disaster. A great deal of hard work has gone into this project, to rebuild a new and modern tourist attraction which will educate and entertain visitors of all ages.”

New interactive areas have been created to sit alongside the surviving collections that were in place before the floods hit. A customised drawing facility has also been developed, which will give visitors the chance to take part in art classes and workshops throughout the year. A full week of drawing activities is scheduled from the 26 – 4 June, where invited artists will be on hand to demonstrate their love of drawing and share their skills with visitors to the museum.

The ‘Artisan’ café has also been renamed to reflect the time honoured skills of pencil manufacture and the newly developed menu offers a family friendly selection.

Dawn added: “The museum is much-loved by people in Cumbria, not to mention a great number of people from all over the world. We are looking forward to opening our doors again and giving everyone an experience that will last long in the memory.”

An official opening ceremony will take place on the 15 June with the local community and invited guests.

Museum opening times are 9.30am – 5pm Monday - Sunday.

The Derwent Pencil Museum, Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG, contact 017687 73026 or visit www.DerwentArt.com for more details.

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COLOUR RUN The future’s looking brighter, as Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s Colour Run returns, ready to douse participants in an explosion of colour.

Last year saw more than 800 people running for colour to fundraise for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, making it the event’s most successful year so far. In the throws of the charity’s 30th anniversary, this year the team are hoping to exceed this and make it a one to remember.

The annual Colour Run and all-round, family fun day will take place on Sunday 2 July at Muncaster Castle.

The aim of the day is to encourage people to have fun, get messy and raise money for a great cause. With two tracks, 5k and 1k, the event is open to all ages, genders and abilities and are designed so that every individual who wants to can take part.

The run is not competitive, participants have been known to walk, or even dance the distance, however getting drenched

in as much glorious colour as possible, is compulsory. Volunteers, at colour stations throughout the course, will throw powder over the participants as they pass and everybody on the day can buy their own mini colour bags to throw. The coloured powder is made up of natural corn starch coloured with fully tested food and cosmetic dyes. It is biodegradable, non-hazardous, non-toxic and easy to clean.

The Colour Run promotes healthiness and happiness, bringing the community together for this spectacular event, while raising vital funds for the community’s local West Cumbrian Hospice at Home charity. The money raised will go towards the services and support provided for patients, carers and families affected by a life-limiting illness, in West Cumbria.

Hospice at Home West Cumbria is also currently the only charity offering home nursing services in the region.

Deana Grills, Marketing and Media Coordinator at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: “Last year was our most successful year so far and obviously we’d like to exceed that with it being our 30th anniversary.

“We have been supporting people in West Cumbria for 30 years and we really want our community to get behind us, to help us continue to be their local charity for another 30.”

The event will offer a full day of entertainment, from 10.30am to 5pm, with a number of activities and surprises in store. Robbie Dee and CFM will get the party started with some colourful tunes. Moky Fitness will be doing the warm up before the run and Cumbrian Superheros will be paying participants a visit.

All colour runners will receive a white t-shirt, colourful glasses and a goody bag and on completion, a ‘Colour Run’ medal for taking part as a huge thank you from everyone at Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Deana added: “We hope that the Cumbrian community are ready to come along, have fun and support our cause.”

There is an entry fee of £20 per adult, £12 per child and over 65’s to take part in the run plus a minimum sponsorship. This also includes entry to the family fun day at Muncaster Castle, Grounds and World Owl Centre for the entire day. Limited tickets available.

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35 Years of Kirkland Carpets Local family business, Kirkland Carpets, is celebrating 35 years.

The company, based in Cleator Moor, is celebrating 35 years as a family business, that is now in its second generation.

Set up by Mike Dunsmoir, in 1982, Mike who already had extensive experience in the industry, could never have imagined the business would still be thriving 35 years later. Mike’s two sons, Alistair and Andrew followed in his footsteps and took over when he retired recently. Both of their partners also work in the business.

Reflecting on this milestone, the family hope to reach a third generation of Dunsmoirs and be celebrating in another 35 years time.

Alistair said: “Hopefully my kids will get involved and we will keep pushing it. I would like to be able to carry it on to the third generation if I can.”

Kirkland Carpets, 1 Ennerdale Rd, Cleator Moor, CA25 5LD, Open: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am 5pm, contact 01946 811874 or visit www.kirklandcarpets.co.uk

Alistair believes this personal touch has played an important part in their success.

He said: “We think it’s because we can give our customers their own individual service. We get a lot of repeat custom; people trust us and will just give us a key to go in their house on our own because they’ve worked with us before numerous times.”

He added: “I might not have seen a customer for five years, but when they walk through the door I will still recognise who they are, people like that personal approach.”

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Take A Step, Back In Time Take a step back into Whitehaven’s fascinating past on one of The Beacon Museum’s guided history walks.

Standing on the harbour front, it’s hard to imagine that the landscape was once ruled by a very different class of people.

The creation of the first planned town since medieval times, began when the Lowther family arrived in 1599. They knew of the rich coal beneath the ground and began the development of the harbour, in 1634 Christopher Lowther built the Old Quay. The demand for the coal was high and 80 percent was going straight across to Ireland. The wealth was churning back into the town.

The tour, which is led by The Beacon Museum’s Learning Officer, Alan Gillon, begins on the harbour, with the original cannons and the remains of the fort, which was invaded by John Paul Jones. Looking across the harbour, on the North Shore, is where William Pit was until it was sunk in 1806. A bit further along, Whitey Rock can be seen, the site of the former Lonsdale Iron Works.

Alan explained: “A lot of people imagine that coal was the main industry in Whitehaven, and there was 120 coal mines in Copeland at one point, but there was also ship building up until the year of 1889, textiles, potteries, iron works and also the involvement with the transatlantic slave trade.”

At the top of the hill, is the Candlestick, the final remains of Wellington Pit and iconic enough in itself. The design was based on that of a real silver candlestick from Lord Lowther’s castle flat. Then there’s the mining lodge itself, where miners would report to work. Alan paints a graphic picture of them, handing their number in, being given their miners lamp, and then setting off, five miles under the sea.

The best example of the original Georgian architecture can be found up at Newhouses, where the houses were once built in rows and looked onto the workhouse opposite.

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Alan said: “The workhouse is where you would go if you couldn’t work or pay your rent; that was the last place you wanted to go, once you’re in there you’ve got no chance or getting out again.”

At the beginning of the Victorian period, the population of the town was just under 9,000; by the Edwardian period it had reached over 20,000. In 1654 Whitehaven was given its market charter and although the town looked idyllic at first glance, overcrowding was becoming an issue. Disease spread quickly and mortality rates were high, although The Plague never quite reached Whitehaven, Tuberculosis was rife. There was a sharp contrast, one side of town housed rich merchants, but the other was extremely working class.

He added: “The history here is so diverse and so varied, some of the stories that you read about you think, how can you not be proud of what we’ve got?”

The walking events will launch for the public on 19 July, taking place three times a day, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tours of either the harbour or town are on offer and both last for around 90 minutes.

Book online at www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk and for more information contact 01946 592302

Walking through the town, the tour passes the house of painter Matthias Read commissioned by Lord Lowther to paint the town in 1736, followed by that of Abraham Acton, recipient of the 1914 Victoria Cross. After a trip through the once thriving, market square, the Market Hall itself is evidence of the money the town has come from.

Heading back to The Beacon Museum, where the tour will conclude, Alan said: “It is very different each time, each one of us will add something. Some people come on a tour and they’ve got far more knowledge than I’ve got, I learn a lot from them.”

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The Future Looks Bright Underground

The most visible signs of progress are underway, in the mission to bring mining back to west Cumbria.

It’s a pivotal year for the team at West Cumbria Mining, with a number of major elements reaching fruition since work started back in June 2014. Having submitted their planning application at the end of May to Cumbria County Council, WCM are seeking approval for the construction of the new Woodhouse Colliery on the former Marchon chemical works site.

May also saw the commencement of the next phase of WCM’s exploration programme, with a large offshore jackup barge to undertake offshore drilling to recover coal in the key offshore mining areas.

The team have been busy from summer 2014, when it all began, undertaking a programme of exploration and technical design work; all focused upon the construction of a large scale, state-of-the-art underground metallurgical coal mine. The mine will produce high quality coal for use in the production of steel for the UK and European markets.

WCM is set to host three days of public update events in June, following on from the success of previous events. The last one in March, saw exceptional levels of attendance and a great response from the local community.

Communications Manager, Helen Davies said: “Over the last three years, WCM has carried out extensive local public engagement, in an open and honest manner to establish both the Project and the Company within the local community and businesses within West Cumbria.”

She added: “Feedback from these events has helped to shape the project in many ways including; transportation of the final product, the location of the mine, mine design and methods of communication with the public.”

The next series of public events, will run from Friday 23 June to Sunday 25, 10am - 4pm and will be held at the company's offices in the former Haig Museum.

The final designs for the mine facilities, including the rail loading facility and underground conveyor route, will be on display along with a video animation showing the entire process from mining through to process and rail loadout.

A full copy of the planning documents will also be available for review.

The events are open to all members of the public over the course of the three days and the WCM team will be on hand to answer questions. Information will be provided at the event on how individuals can write letters of support or express any objections to Cumbria County Council who will be handling the planning application.

WCM will also host its first Supplier Day on Wednesday 12 July, at the same location, to enable local contractors and small businesses to find out more about being involved in the construction phase of the project.

If the project is successful in obtaining planning approvals from Cumbria County Council, construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2018. This would then see the creation of over 500 direct jobs for skilled and semi-skilled workers with 80% of these earmarked for local people plus an apprenticeship scheme and community fund.

The next public update open days take place from 23 - 25 June, 10am - 4pm at the former Haig Museum.

For more information visit www.westcumbriamining.com or contact 01946 848333

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Cockermouth Castle

Written In The Walls

Perched atop a hill overlooking the river, its medieval grandeur has inspired the likes of Wordsworth and Turner.

Cockermouth owes its very existence to the castle, which has withstood the ravages of war and flood for almost 900 years. Yet despite its importance, many people have never ventured inside the landmark’s ivy-covered walls because the privately-owned site is usually out-of-bounds to the public.

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He continued: “It was a military building used by the Normans to oppress and control the populace in quite extreme ways. It would have been almost like an alien spaceship had landed – shocking and frightening to the locals. It was saying to them ‘we can build things like this, you can’t – we are superior’.

“But three or four hundred years later, during Wordsworth’s time, the building – and buildings like that – began to be seen in a more romantic light.”

But now there is no excuse not to explore its hidden secrets thanks to several free guided tours led by the Cockermouth Civic Trust in June, July and September.

This rare chance for a peek inside the grade I listed pile comes after works were carried out to shore up the castle’s flood-damaged bank amid fears of a collapse.

Darren Ward, an architectural advisor for the Trust, said: “When it comes to the tours, each day is slightly different in terms of the things we point out and emphasise.

Darren added: “Cockermouth Castle is an extremely important landmark for the town and it was in danger of collapse, it was that serious.”

“I like to show how the building developed over the years and how the style has changed. We also want to show how the outlook on the places like this has changed.

However, Savills, working on behalf of castle owners Leconfield Estates, confirmed that the building has now been secured after Storm Desmond washed away part of its foundations in December 2015.

A Scheduled Ancient Monument, the first castle on this site was built by the Normans in 1134. The original builders plundered some of the masonry from the Roman site at Papcastle, with later additions made to the castle in the 13th and 14th centuries. The castle passed to the Wyndham family, the current owners, in the eighteenth century. The castle was the home of the dowager Lady Egremont until her death in 2013.

The gardens in the ruin will be be open on Friday June 30 from 6pm, Saturday 1 July from 2pm and Sunday 2 from 11am as part of Cockermouth Live 2017.

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HANDCRAFTED Life casting is becoming a popular way to capture those precious moments. Sarah Sinclair visited Hand Crafted in Cockermouth to see if it is all it’s cracked up to be.

Nothing is more precious than time with our loved ones. So, perhaps unsurprisingly, casting has become increasingly popular with families and couples, wanting to capture a perfect moment.

Artist Louise Dickinson, known as “Lou”, has a degree in Art and Design and a qualification in production arts, where she studied the ins and outs of media make up.

It was then that she discovered the process of casting.

She said: “We’ve had interest from everyone and a real variety of people coming in.

It’s really popular with families, people love the idea for their kids.”

The casts are made using Alginate, a product containing seaweed, which is great for your skin. It doesn’t taste great, but it is safe to eat, which is good news for those hoping to take younger children along.

Lou mixed up the Alginate powder with water and I was then asked to submerge my hand in the middle. I then had to wait for two minutes while the mixture set.

Once my hand was out, the impression had been made and I was free to go. Over the next few days the plaster would be left to dry out and behind the scenes, Lou then removes all the inevitable air bubbles and gives the cast the final touches.

Lou said: “I really enjoy the process and I love the outcome, seeing the finished product.”

A week later the cast was ready to come home.

The end product is finished to a high quality professional standard and offers a lifelong memento of your loved one.

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

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

Crochet

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

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

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Gingham

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

Vintage Band Tees

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

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Lace up sandals

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

Flared trousers

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

Denim

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

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Make-up artist, Bridget Foster, tells how she transformed one woman’s confidence with just a few products.

I met Amanda while I was teaching Gymnastics in the school where she is headmistress. I liaised more with the PE coordinators and only really saw her running around busy and fully involved in the task she was doing.

While setting mats up and getting hoops out of the cupboard, I would see her dashing about and I always thought she was such an attractive woman. Well dressed, nice simple hair and nothing too over the top but also not dowdy, with a kind, warm face.

We met properly when she came to Modroca power plates where I started training her once a week. It’s an interesting place and I meet a lot of my make-up clients through coaching power plates. My make-up room is in the same building.

Many come to have a quick half an hour workout that fits in around work, children and everything else that life throws at them. It’s less intimidating than the gym and the atmosphere is friendly. Many come to improve themselves, just as Amanda did; she wanted something to improve her lifestyle.

Seeing Amanda outside of her headmistress role, I could tell something was missing. She lacks time to herself and forgets to focus on her. Her self -confidence was not where I believe it should be.

I asked Amanda had she ever had her makeup done before.

She said no but would love to and kindly agreed to let me get her photographed and write this article.

I told Amanda that I thought she was a very attractive and deserved to feel good about herself again.

Amanda isn’t a heavy make-up wearer and doesn’t wear much. I had always had a look in mind for her. A classic dewy fresh skin that made her look like she had more sleep than she allows herself to have.

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I actually don’t know Amanda's age as it is irrelevant in most of our conversations, but she has children around my age. I made sure I concentrated on getting a glowing skin; if you’re wanting to get a youthful, healthy glow back into your skin I would recommend these products that you can wear alone or mixed into your current foundation. These illuminators defuse the light, making the skin look more soft and smooth without a heavy coverage.

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In my kit I use Laura Mercier Illuminating Primer, but here are some alternatives that I would recommend and that you can by in Cumbria and test out in-store : • • •

Estee Lauder EE cream £30 or Estee Lauder Illuminating Primer £25 Soap and Glory Hocus Focus £11 YSL All in one BB cream SPF 25 £41

I used natural browns and subtle shimmers to widen her eyes and she agreed to false eyelashes. They were very natural and subtle but really opened up her eyes. Eyelashes don’t need be dramatic, they can be so subtle. I often don’t tell a client I’m putting individual lashes on, I just check the allergies. Some are so natural you can barely feel them, the individual lashes can fill in gaps and thicken the outer corners.

I finished off her lips of with Bare minerals in Kitty £17 which was just enough colour to complete her look.

Amanda had a couple of meetings after her photoshoot.

She told me afterwards how good she felt; the way she walked, her self-confidence, her approach during the meeting and the kind comments she had received. This is what these articles and my videos are all about, being the best version of you. It’s about feeling good and confident within work, relationships and in yourself. With just a little help from make-up you can be who you want to be.

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Atelier Reveal the ‘Truth’ About the Commonly Used Ingredients That Can Ruin Your Hair Atelier’s Mark Bell exposes the truth about the cheap ingredients used in shampoo and conditioner and the damage they can cause to your hair.

I listen to complaints all the time from people who’ve spent a small fortune in chemists and supermarkets, desperately looking for the solution to their hair problems; only to discover that their hair still looks dry and damaged or lank and flat.

The root cause of your hair misery is the shampoo you’re using; or to be more specific it’s the cheap ingredients found in most shampoos, such as Sodium Laurel Sulphate.

Sulphates are the most commonly used industrial cleaning agents and are widely used in commercial cleaning products.

Sodium Laurel Sulphate is one of the harshest of all the sulphates and yet if you check the list of ingredients in your bottle of shampoo, you’ll almost certainly find it there.

Sodium Laurel Sulphate dissolves the natural oils in your hair and scalp causing a drying, stripping affect. Studies have also shown that it is heavily deposited on the skin surface and in the hair follicles, which can result in skin damage and in extreme cases, even hair loss.

To camouflage the problem, manufacturers add cheap oils and conditioning agents such as silicone. The silicone used in many hair products is insoluble in water, which means it doesn’t benefit the hair in any way.

As it is insoluble, when used regularly cheap industrial silicone tends to build up a coating on your hair leaving it feeling lank, flat and dull. As well as ruining the appearance, the coating left on your hair by cheap industrial silicone, blocks the absorption of any ingredients you might apply to try and repair it.

So, what’s the answer?

A professional hairdresser can tell if your hair is being affected by any of these ingredients. If it is, they know how to gently remove them from your hair and then restore it to its original, natural state.

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They also have homecare products they can recommend which will be exactly right for your hair and can only be bought from a salon. Yes these products may be more expensive but so are the ingredients that go into them. Ingredients such as the natural oils found in plant extracts and amino acids, which are the building blocks of hair. You’ll also find they are sulphate, paraben, and industrial silicone free.

If you add the quality of the ingredients, to the professional advice you receive and the fact that the best salons will also give you a 100% money back guarantee, it’s obvious that the extra cost is worth it.

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Seasonal Super Foods The summer months see some flavoursome fruit and vegetables come into season.

Strawberries

Considered one of the healthiest fruits, strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals and are sodium, cholesterol and fat free. They are said to lower blood pressure and protect the heart.

And not only do they taste great, but they are bursting with nutritional benefits. Here’s a few of the foods that you should be making the most of over the coming months.

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Tomatoes

This low calorie vegetable is an excellent source of fibre and potassium, helping to lower blood pressure. It is ideal for spiralising, as a lighter option to spaghetti in the summer.

Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, tomatoes are a must for summer salads and sauces.

Fennel

Contains ingredients which helps stimulate the kidneys, causing them to flush excess fluid from the body.

Perfect for beating the bloat before you hit the beach.

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Apricots,Peaches and Nectarines These fruits are a great source of dietary fibre.

Nectarines and apricots are rich in vitamin A, while peaches contain plenty of vitamin C; they all taste amazing this time of year.

Fill up on fresh, leafy greens in the summer months. A generous portion of salad rocket provides half of the recommended daily amount of vitamin K, and a good amount of vitamin C, folate and calcium.

Beetroot

Whether you roast it whole, chuck it in a salad or drink it as a juice, this purple vegetable is an excellent source of folic acid, fibre, potassium and manganese.

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Vegan & Protein

By Kat Hale

Probably the most popular question I am asked about about a vegan or plant based diet is, where does the protein come from?

It is so accepted that protein comes from animal products, that we often don’t look beyond that. In reality, protein is in most fruit, vegetables, legumes, pulses, grains and nuts. When I was researching for myself how I would replace the dairy and eggs from my vegetarian diet, I read a quote that said simply “vegan’s do what animals do for their protein, they go straight to the source.”

I’m no expert, I’m not trained by any medical institution and I don’t have a background in nutrition, but I have a wealth of knowledge at my fingertips, i.e. the internet. The internet is an amazing source of information, however, there is also plenty of misinformation out there, so it’s worth looking at various points of view and then making your own decision.

Today the recommended portions of fruit and veg per day is seven and has been revised to suggest keeping fruit to 2 portions, while consuming 5 portions of vegetables. Given that vegetables contain good levels of protein, that’s great news.

If you are looking to build up the protein in your diet, add a handful of raw nuts to most meals; on breakfast cereals, salad at lunch, in a lasagna at dinner. It’s easy to do and other great options include chia or flax seeds, both of which have really high levels of protein.

Non-animal protein sources: Legumes: Beans (dried, tinned or vacuum packed), peas (chickpeas, split, green, marrowfat, etc.) lentils (red, green, puy, etc.) and soy (edamame beans).

Grains: Brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat pasta and bulgur wheat Seeds: Chia, flax, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, etc.

Nuts (raw is best): Peanuts, cashews, brazil, walnuts, macadamia, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.

Vegetables: Kale, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, corn, mange tout, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.

Fruit: blackberries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, raspberries, etc.

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The Royal Oak in Beckermet has been given a new lease of life, under the new management of Carol and Carol.

(For 6) Base: • 2 tbs vegetable oil • 1 large Spanish onions – diced • 750 g carrots peeled and diced • 3 sticks celery – peeled and diced • Salt & Pepper • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs • 1-2 cloves garlic - crushed • 500 g button mushrooms, rough chopped • 300 g dried green lentils (or 1-2 cans) • 500 ml mushroom or vegetable stock Topping: • 1 kg sweet potatoes • Vegetable oil • Salt & pepper Method: Roast sweet potatoes for 40 mins (approx) in vegetable oil, salt and pepper until soft and able to be mashed.

Once roasted, mash and put aside until pie base is ready.

The pub had previously stood empty, until seasoned chef, Carol Minto and her partner, Carol Bell, took over and reopened its doors to the public in April.

The couple are no stranger to entrepreneurism, having previously ran a newsagents, but now they have swapped the papers for pub grub and pints.

Since the Grand Opening, the couple have introduced a new bar menu, featuring daily specials and their Sunday lunches have proved to be incredibly popular.

Carol and Carol are hoping to set the pub on the map as a live music venue. The open mic night, which is held on the last Wednesday of every month has been successful so far and the couple are planning more live entertainment for later in the summer. Watch this space.

Contact 01946 841666 for more information.

The Royal Oak, Nursery Road, Beckermet, CA12 2X

Sautee base (onions, carrots, celery) adding salt & pepper (not too much at this stage); mix in dried herbs and garlic; cook for 20 mins stirring regularly – add a small amount of water if necessary. Add mushrooms, lentil and stock and cook until lentils are completely soft (approx 40 mins). Add salt and pepper as necessary when cooked.

Portion and top with sweet potato mash as cooked above.

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

Method: 1.

Put the flour in a bowl, add the butter to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheddar into the pastry and mix. Add 3 tbsp cold water and mix until the pastry forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for 5 mins.

Butter a 20 x 6cm deep loose-bottom tart tin, or a 35 x 12cm rectangular tart tin.

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

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

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

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What’s your Flavour?

Have you been to Workington’s funkiest eatery?

Serving an appetising array of fusion tapas and stylish cocktails, Flavour in Washington Street offers a contemporary and relaxing setting for any occasion whether it be a romantic meal or a large celebration.

Over the years, owners Debbie Holmes and Andy Farr have built up a strong reputation for their vibrant mix of Mediterranean inspired tapas, attentive staff and city vibes, and customers have been singing their praises.

Being named number one on Trip Advisor for the past three years, as well as being awarded the Certificate of Excellence five years in a row, the family run restaurant is certainly doing something right and is set to be listed on the travel website’s prestigious, Hall of Fame.

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Debbie said: “It’s absolutely fantastic to be recognised and it’s all down to our wonderful customers who have put us forward and left reviews.

“The hard work and effort that everyone puts in on a daily basis has made us what we are today.”

“We’ve been open five years now and we’re one big happy family; if you are work here, you are immediately enlisted into the ‘Flavour family. The hard work and effort that everyone puts in on a daily basis has made us what we are today.”

Updating the menu every six months in order to keep things seasonal, fresh and original, Flavour has something to suit all appetites and is a sure winner for anyone looking for a bite to eat.

To book a table contact team Flavour on 01900 268151 or visit their Facebook page: @Flavourworkington Flavour: 23 Washington Street, Workington.

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

Method: 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remove, cool and serve.

Ingredients: • • • • • •

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

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

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Sauerkraut

The age-old technique of fermenting cabbage, has been making waves recently thanks to its countless health benefits.

Sauerkraut not only makes a delicious side, it is also bursting with good bacteria. As well as aiding digestive health, it also improves circulation, increases energy levels, and boosts the immune system, among other things. The organic compounds found in it work as anti-inflammatory agents, reducing the pain in joints and muscles.

With this simple method, sauerkraut is really easy to make at home, so you can always have a jar on hand when you need a little boost.

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Prepare the cabbage, remove outer leaves and shred in a food processor or with a knife Place in a big bowl, add salt and massage into the cabbage for 10 mins until it becomes soft and is in its own brine Pack the cabbage into a mason jar until it is submerged in its juices Screw the jar lid on loosely to allow the gas to escape during fermentation Set aside for seven days in a cool, shaded place, if scum appears remove it with a spoon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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With the weather warmer and the evenings longer, it might finally be acceptable to dine Al Fresco again.

We British love nothing more than getting everyone together, throwing a couple of burgers on the BBQ, and pouring a large glass of Pimms. This mouth-watering recipe tastes divine straight off the barbie, but would be equally as nice cooked on a hot griddle pan, should the weather rain on your parade.

Blue Cheese and Apple Burgers Take the classic beef burger up a notch, with Jamie Oliver’s Blue Cheese and Apple Burger. Bound to impress your guests and get taste buds tingling.

Ingredients • 750 g quality minced chuck steak • 1 soft round lettuce • 1 punnet of cress • 2 Braeburn or Cox apples • 120g blue cheese • olive oil • 6 burger buns • American mustard

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Method 1. Make the burgers at least an hour before you want to cook them. Divide the mince into 4 portions and work each ball in your hands for a few minutes to melt the fat and mould them into a relatively smooth, round patty. Make them slightly bigger than your bun, as they will shrink when cooked.

2. Pop them on a tray, cover with clingfilm and chill in the fridge.

3. When you're ready to cook your burgers, get your toppings ready. Pick off, wash and spin dry the lettuce leaves, cut your cress, slice the apples, crumble the blue cheese into chunks, and leave everything to one side.

4. Heat the barbecue.

5. Cook the burgers for around 4 minutes on each side if you like them pink in the middle, or longer if you prefer them fully cooked, seasoning the patties with black pepper as you cook them.

6. Halve and toast the buns on the barbecue, then line them up on a board ready to go.

7. When the burgers are cooked, top each with the blue cheese and pop back on the barbecue for a couple of minutes until nice and oozy.

8. Now build your burgers. First layer the salad leaves and apple onto the buns, followed by a good drizzle of mustard.

9. Pop the burgers on, and top with the cress (a red onion chutney would be a great optional extra). Squish the bun tops on and serve straight away.

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The sun is out, everyone’s been invited, it’s time to crack open the beers and heat up the barbecue.

However, as much as we all like to think we know a thing or two about the barbie, how can you be sure to cook up a treat? Our tips for summer barbecuing will ensure you host a night your guests will remember, for all the right reasons.

Get the sides right

It’s all in the tools

Bring Your Own Meat

Emmert Wolf once said, “a man is only as good as his tools”.

This particularly applies when barbecuing. A decent fish slice and a heavy duty oven-glove will make your life much easier.

However, if you only invest in one utensil, make it a quality set of tongs, for turning the meat.

You’ve heard of BYOB? Ask your guests to bring their own meat, while you provide the snacks and sides. As they arrive, they can throw it the barbecue; it will save you money and take some of the pressure off. You know what they say, if you can’t stand the heat…

Somefin different

Don’t skip dessert

Fish often gets forgotten, as most people opt for the traditional burgers and sausages. A whole fish grilled over the fire is simple to do, yet gives the impression that you’ve really pushed the boat out. It also tastes amazing, try a side of salmon or a whole trout stuffed with lemon, dill and pepper.

Top the evening off with an old favourite, that will go down a treat with all ages. Slice bananas, fill with marshmallows and chocolate, wrap in foil and toast on the barbecue for five minutes. Make sure you have some skewers ready for toasting marshmallows too.

The sides you serve are just as important as the main event and should never be an afterthought. Don’t over complicate things though, stick to classics like potato salad and grilled corn on the cob, there’s a reason why they always go down a treat.

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Ingredients 8 ounces sparkling lemonade 3 ounces minty simple syrup, see note 2 ounces Pimm’s no.1 liqueur 2 strawberries 1 small seedless cucumber 1 mandarin orange

Method •Stir the lemonade, simple syrup, and Pimm’s together in a measuring cup with a spout; let sit while you prepare the fruit (helps calm the fizz a bit if you let it settle).

•Hull the strawberries and cut each one into four slices.

Peel the cucumber, then slice off 12 thin slices (use rest for something else). Peel the mandarin orange and separate the segments; if you see any seeds, pop those out.

Choose the 4 prettiest segments, and eat the rest (you won’t need them in the ice pops.

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O’CLOCKSICLES Summer isn’t in full swing until the Pimm’s is poured. For a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, try these summer Pimm’s popsicles from our recipe archive. These naughty but nice, ice lollies, are the perfect treat for summer evenings and double as a great dessert at your BBQ.

•Divide the fruit evenly among the Popsicle moulds. Give the liquid ingredients a little stir, then slowly pour it into the moulds, leaving 1/2-inch of headroom (the fizz will expand as it freezes).

Freeze for 90 minutes (or until slushy), then add Popsicle sticks, pushing and stirring the fruit around a bit to distribute while you’re at it.

•Freeze for another 4 to 5 hours, or until solid.

NOTE Minty Syrup - To make Minty Simple Syrup, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and a small palm full (about 2 leafy sprigs) of fresh mint leaves in a small pot; bring to a boil, stirring until all of the sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Lift or strain out the mint and pour the syrup into a jar; put a lid on and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. You can use the extra to flavour cocktails, iced tea, and lemonade. (yield: about 1 1/2 cups)

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Sticky Chicken Skewers

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These really simple chicken skewers by James Martin, make a fabulous addition to a BBQ, or any party for that matter.

The method is quick and easy, so they are ideal for getting the kids involved.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

500g/1lb chicken breast, cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks Small bunch spring onions 6 shiitake mushrooms, stem removed and halved Small bunch spring onions 3 tbsp mirin 3 tbsp Japanese soy sauce 3 tbsp sake (rice wine) 1 tsp sugar

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Thread the chicken pieces onto pre-soaked bamboo skewers, interspersing each piece of chicken with spring onion, pepper and mushroom.

Mix together the mirin, soy, rice wine and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Pop on the barbecue and brush the chicken with the glaze.

Cook, turning every 30 seconds or so, brushing the top each time until the chicken is cooked through and the meat burnished a to mahogany glaze.

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West Cumbria’s sports bulletin

Workington Reds

Workington TOWN

Words: John Walsh

Words: John Walsh

In the end Workington made a gallant bid for promotion from the Evo-Stik Premier Division – but just fell short.

Another big finish to the season got them into the playoff positions for a third successive year, but they went out in extra time of the semi-final, beaten 3-2 at Stourbridge.

Co-manager Dave Hewson said: “I’m very proud of what the team achieved in making a third play-off in a row. It was a great effort, considering that we had to play five games in ten days.

“We will take a break, come back refreshed and look to renew our challenge next season. We hope to retain the bulk of our squad whilst adding some new faces.”

Kyle May will be leaving the club after outstanding service.

He had planned to retire a year ago but in the end he played-on and has been a key figure in defence over the campaign.”

Whilst the re-signing of players will be crucial to Reds chances of beating their play-off hoodoo next time round, equally important is what’s happening off the field.

The board of directors have been in talks with Allerdale Borough Council for several weeks now over a new lease for the Borough Park ground, or the club’s possible role in a re-development of the Borough Park/old Lonsdale Park site.

Meanwhile, waiting in the wings with an offer to buy the ground is ex-chairman Dale Brotherton.

He wants to buy Borough Park and then give the club a new, long lease so that they can seriously think about improving the ground’s infrastructure.

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Workington Town are still on target to finish in the top half of League One despite four defeats in the opening eight games.

At the halfway stage of the regulation season Town are among a clutch of four clubs all on eight points, straddling the mid-point in the table. Coach Dave Clark said: “We want to be in the top half when we split in July and I think we are on course to achieve that.

“There have been some disappointing defeats, but there have also been games when we have done exceptionally well. Finding some consistency remains our target.” Injuries have been a concern for Clark, especially as he’s operating with a small squad, and the biggest blow has been losing talented back Theerapol Ritson with knee ligament concerns.

He said: “It was a bad one but he is making good progress and has recently had a brace removed from his knee, which has to be seen as a step forward.”

The Town coach had been expecting big things of Ritson this season and realises there might not be enough of the season left when he does resume playing again.

Town had briefly moved fourth in the table after back-toback victories over Hemel Stags and South Wales Ironmen.

But a 30-22 defeat at Hunslet, after leading 10-6 at the break saw them drop four places and a big June programme ahead.

They host Doncaster and all-conquering Toronto Wolfpack while visiting North Wales Crusaders and Coventry Bears.

Six points from that group of games would go a long way to establishing Town in the top eight

TOWN FIXTURES 11th June - North Wales Crusaders 18th June - Toronto Wolfpack 25th June - Coventry Bears July 2nd - London Skolars July 9th - Keighley Cougars July 16th - York City Knights

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HAVEN BY craig wishart

Haven have had few problems adjusting to life in League One this season.

The team, led by coach Carl Forster has made a return to the championship a priority and their progress so far has shown they mean business.

Currently they’re sitting third on the table and have suffered only one loss and that came at the hands of the table topping Toronto Wolfpack.

The team is on an impressive six game winning streak which has seen them pick up solid wins over Coventry, Newcastle and Hemel Stags. Haven picked up another win in a one point thriller over Hunslet and showed real determination in the come from behind victory over London Skolars. A narrow triumph away from home over local rivals Workington must also be added to the highlight reel.

Perhaps the only dampener was the fifth round Challenge cup loss to Championship side Halifax. The 36 -12 score line does not do our boys credit for a very spirited performance against a quality team.

For fans there’s plenty to shout about down at the Recre and for anyone that wants to enjoy some quality rugby, have a great afternoon out and see your local side do well then come on down on match day and add your voice to the crowd.

Workington Comets HOME Fixtures July Sat 8 7pm Workington Comets v Sheffield Tigers Sat 15 7pm Workington Comets v Peterborough Panthers Sat 29 7.00pm Workington Comets v Glasgow Tigers

HAVEN FIXTURES 11th June - University of Gloucestershire All Golds 18th June - York City Knights 25th June - Doncaster RLFC 2nd July - Keighley Cougars 9th July - North Wales Crusaders 16th July - Barrow Raiders

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Seascale’s Big Six

A local golf club is swinging their way to success and will now host the Big Six this summer.

Seascale Golf Club is privileged to be the host club of this year’s Northern Counties Big Six event on August 9.

The Big Six is a stroke play event which will be played for by teams from the Northern Counties Golf Union, including, Cumbria, Durham, Yorkshire, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Northumberland and Durham. The event is set to be a huge boost for the club and the area, bringing some of the best golfers of the amateur league to the Cumbrian coast.

Those at the top of the amateur game, will descend upon the traditional links fairways of Seascale for two practice days on the 7 and 8 August, before the big event takes place on Wednesday 9 August.

“It is a sure signal that Seascale are getting it right both on the course and within the clubhouse.”

The public are also welcome to roam the fairways in a show of support for Cumbria, at what will be an opportunity to witness some terrific golf and hopefully see them victorious on their home turf.

Club Secretary, Adam Lamb, said: “It is a huge honour to be the course chosen to host this event out of hundreds of golf clubs in the area. It is a sure signal that Seascale are getting it right both on the course and within the clubhouse.”

The fact that an event of this acclaim is being held right on our doorstep, is testament to the hard work of Adam and the team. The club is not only booking the regional, but the national trend, with new members up by 400 percent since last year. This is partly due to the excellent facilities, the

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newly refurbished clubhouse, the friendly, family-orientated atmosphere and of course, the tip top condition of the course.

It is the little things that make the difference and thanks to a number of improvements which have been made recently, old and new members all enjoying an even better club. The views stretching out over the Irish Sea in one direction and the majestic Cumbrian mountains in the other, make playing golf at Seascale a pleasure.

People can take advantage of the member deals at the club, with new members paying less than £300 a year to play on one of the top 100 courses, as recognised by Golfer’s Digest. Taking all this into account only iterates why Seascale Golf Club has been chosen to host the Northern Counties Big Six this year.

For more information visit www.seascalegolfclub.co.uk

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VOLVO XC90 The Volvo XC90 has delivered on its promise of a visually striking, premium quality seven-seat SUV with world leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interior finish.

The XC90’s outstanding combination of luxury, space, versatility, efficiency and safety will brings SUV segment into a new dimension. With a busy professional life and a large family at home, our designated test driver, Paul was the ideal candidate to take the XC90 for a spin.

The model offers the most comprehensive and technologically sophisticated standard safety package available in the automotive industry. It includes two world first safety technologies: a run-off road protection package and auto brake at intersection capability.

It is the first car in the world with technology that features automatic braking if the driver turns in front of an oncoming car. City Safety has become the umbrella name for all auto brake functions, which covers vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians in front of the car, day and night.

Paul said: “There are so many gadgets and features, at first it is a bit daunting, but within a few hours I was left wondering how I had survived without them.

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“The Lane Assist feature was particularly good; it steers for you and automatically brakes to keep the correct distance from the car in front.”

The top of the range XC90 Twin Engine, which combines a two-litre, four-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor, offers an unrivalled combination of power and clean operation; around 400 horsepower with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 49g/ km (NEDC driving cycle).

From a standing start, the car manages to reach 60mph in just 5.3 seconds. Impressive for a vehicle weighing two tonnes.

Paul admitted: “I did get a buzz from the acceleration that came with the power driving mode, but the brakes were equally quick and powerful and I’ve never felt as safe in a vehicle as in the XC90.”

“It sticks to the road like glue.”

The XC90’s interior is the most luxurious to have been designed for a Volvo. The most striking feature is a tablet-like touch screen control console, which forms the heart of an all-new in-car control system.

This system is virtually button free and represents an entirely new way for drivers to control their car and access a range of Internet-based products and services. It also helps create an interior that is modern, spacious and uncluttered.

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The interior combines materials such as soft leather and wood with handcrafted details, including a gear lever of Swedish crystal glass, made by royal appointment from Orrefors Sweden and diamond-cut controls for the start/stop button and volume control.

The genuine seven seater features new, innovatively designed seats that also free up interior space for passengers both in the second and third seat rows.

The third row offers class-leading comfort for two passengers up to 170 cm tall.

Paul added: “I would love to take the whole family out in it - until they started eating sweets.”

It is easy to see how the XC90 has won multiple awards since it launched, including “SUV of the year” two years running at the UK Car of the Year Awards.

To book your test drive contact 01228 515000 or visit Lloyd Volvo, Chandler Way Parkhouse Kingstown Industrial Estate, Chandler Way, Carlisle CA3 0JY

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Volvo XC90 Starting from £48,050 £579 Per Month LLOYD CARLISLE FOR VOLVO Chandler Way, Parkhouse, Carlisle CA3 0JY 01228 371537 www.lloydmotorgroup.com/volvo Official fuel consumption for the XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum, Model Year 2018, MPG (l/km): Urban 44.8 (6.3), Extra Urban 52.3 (5.4), Combined 49.6 (5.7).

CO2 Emissions 149g/km, MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results.

Important Information: 18’s & over, subject to status. You will not own the vehicle and it must be returned in good condition to avoid further charges. Subject to availability at participating dealers for vehicles registered 01/04/17 to 30/06/17. Not available with other promotions. Provided by Lex Autolease Ltd trading as Volvo Car Leasing, SK3 0RB.

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CAN YOU PICANTO?

Our designated test driver took the brand new Kia Picanto for a spin in the country.

The all-new third-generation Picanto is the most technologically advanced, most stylish, refined and sportiest small car that Kia has ever produced. Our sales guy, Paul, took it out and about in west Cumbria to see how it would perform.

The new Kia Picanto is all about sporty and simple. It combines a youthful and energetic new exterior and interior design. Retaining its characteristically compact dimensions, the new model conveys a more assertive stance through bolder body lines and a vibrant colour palette.

Inside, the car boasts a suite of high-tech comfort, convenience and safety features, topped off by a modern and refined new cabin design.

Paul said: “As soon as I got in, I was able to connect my phone straight away. It is really easy to find your way around and I didn’t have to spend 10 minutes trying to figure out how it all worked. I felt confident driving it immediately.

“The size makes it so easy to manoeuvre and park, there is no fuss, it just gets you from A to B efficiently.”

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The car may be small, but there is plenty of space. While the new Picanto is no longer or wider than the previous model, it provides significantly more passenger and luggage space. The slimmer dashboard enhances space for the driver and front passenger, and the lower seats are placed further backwards in the cabin, making for more front head, leg and shoulder room.

Paul said: “If I was to buy a small car for myself this would be it. It’s the perfect little car for the office or whizzing about at work in.”

He added: “However, I would be more than happy to take this on a long journey, it’s comfortable, spacious and would be really economical on fuel.”

Thanks to extensive re-engineering, the Picanto boasts a powerful and refined engine with reduced fuel consumption and emissions. The entry-level 1.0-litre engine, for example, is capable of 64.2mpg, with CO2 emissions of only 101g/km, yet still provides a lively performance for zipping around in traffic and performed perfectly on the region’s rural roads.

Paul explained: “It was excellent on the country roads, and its compact size meant it was a lot easier when passing oncoming traffic. If you can drive the Picanto up on the fell roads, you can drive it anywhere.”

Distinguishing features on the ‘GT-Line’ model include, 16-inch alloy wheels, sports front and rear bumpers and side sills, a dual exhaust, black and red faux leather seats, a supervision instrument cluster, electric folding mirrors with LED indicators, satin chrome interior door handles, privacy glass on the rear windows and tailgate, bi-function projection headlamp units, LED daytime running lamps and rear lights, a chrome beltline strip and stainless steel pedals with non-slip rubber inserts.

To book your test drive contact 01900 608000 or visit Walkingshaw, Joseph Noble Road, Workington CA14 4JH

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Days Out in West Cumbria

Words: Arran George, Sarah Sinclair

The days are getting hotter and the supermarket shelves are getting full up with disposable BBQ’s, summer is here.

But if the thought of endless, empty days stretching out in front of you fills you with dread, worry no more. We have made note of some fun, family friendly activities and days out in West Cumbria to keep you all occupied over the summer holidays.

Young engineers days out with Peter’s Railway 17-18 June Get the chance to go behind the scenes with the author of ‘Peter’s Railway’ and learn all about and ride on, a real-life steam engine train. The train will take you to to Dalegarth where you will be read a ‘Peter’s Railway’ story and receive a book that you can have signed by the author himself.

There will be two sessions per day starting at 10am and 12:30pm. Please note that this event is not suitable for children under 5.

Scruff’s Fun Dog Show Sunday 25 June Calling all dog lovers.

As part of the Keswick Mid-Summer Festival, there will be Scruff ’s Fun Dog show in Fitz Park. With classes such as Waggiest tail, Best Biscuit catcher and Best eyebrows, it is set to be furry fun for all the family. As well as the dog show, there will also be duck and sheepdog demonstrations and a Dogathon.

Pop down from 11:30 to 17:00 to catch all the canine action.

Entry to the event is free and if you want to enter your dog into the competition, registration starts from 10:30 at the park; alternatively you can enter your pooch from the 1 June at Podgy Paws pet shop in Keswick.

The View from Dent Fell The view from the cairn at the top of Dent Fell is known as the best view of the West Cumbrian coastline and for good reason. With a panoramic view of the entire region and a beautiful walk through a magical wood on the ascent the 1 hour walk is well worth it.

The walk to the top is well marked out from the rear carpark and is easy enough for children. Bring some sandwiches and a flask of tea and have a picnic at the top, with the whole of West Cumbria in front of you.

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St.Bees Beach You don’t have to go abroad to feel the sand between your toes. Paddle in the surf, build castles and explore the rock pools right here in west Cumbria. With a large play park, Ice cream café and miles of sandy beach there really is no better place to spend a sunny summer’s day than on St.Bees beach.

Beginning of the coast to coast walk and gathering place for families for decades, St.Bees beach is an essential part of every summer holiday break.

Snakes & Ladders at The Beacon Museum 8 July - 6 September Join a giant game of real life snakes and ladders at The Beacon Museum this summer. As part of the Snakes: Slithering into the Unknown exhibition, which will see living snakes descend on the museum, visitors are invited to play along with the Snakes and Ladders trail. The trail, which is included in the admission price will involve solving a number of clues hidden around the museum, in a bid to try and reach the top. But watch out for those slippery snakes.

Discover more great days out online at www.cumbria guide.co.uk

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When the weather is nice, there is nothing better than going for a nice long walk with the dogs. And while they do enjoy being out in the Cumbrian countryside, when the weather is hot it can be a dangerous situation for some breeds.

Despite Cumbria generally being cooler than most areas of Britain, it can still get pretty warm, and if you’re feeling the heat, it’s likely your dog is feeling it slightly more. Heat exhaustion can seriously affect your dog and can be fatal, so it is important to know how to reduce the risks to your pooch.

Here are some top tips: 1: Breed Short nose breeds should generally be left at home when the weather is hot. If however you do want to get your dog out for a walk, make it short and try to get out in during the cooler hours such as early morning or later in the evening.

Dogs with shorter noses often have breathing difficulties and don’t do well in excessive heat. Here is a list of some short nose breeds: • Pug • British Bull dog • French Bull dog • Boxers • Shih Tzu Also, think about where the breed of dog comes from. If you have a husky or a malamute, experts would advise you not to take them out at all during hot weather. These particular dogs are bred to work in freezing temperatures meaning they are not equipped to deal with the heat as well as some breeds.

2. See the signs Whilst you’re out and about with your dog, keep checking on him and take a mental note of how he looks. The signs of heat exhaustion are: • Heaving panting • Excessive salivating • Fatigue (Slow moving, laying down etc) If your dog is showing any of these signs, this means it’s time to get some water, find some shade and go home.- your pup is telling you he can’t go any more.

3. How do you feel?

This shouldn’t be hard to understand. If it’s getting to hot for you to cope, use your brain and think. Your dog will have a layer of dense fur covering his body, you don’t and if you feel it’s not a good idea for you to go for a hike, don’t take your dog.

These are just a few general tips to look out for but also remember it doesn’t matter what breed you have, it isn’t fair to take any dog on a 10 mile hike in hot weather. Go for a leisurely walk or leave the pooch at home, and don’t be persuaded otherwise by those big round eyes, you will be doing the best thing for them.

(Always remember to give your dog access to plenty of water whether he is left at home or out with you.)

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‘The Life of a Cumbria Great’ A new book ‘The Life of a Cumbria Great’ has returned the limelight to one of West Cumbria’s sporting heros.

At the top of his game, Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker, was voted the best scrum half in the world. Throughout his career he represented Cumbria and Great Britain in the rugby league and played for both Haven and Workington Town, gaining a well-deserved reputation as one of the greatest players to come out of west Cumbria.

Growing up in Kells, in Whitehaven, Boxer was the team mascot at the age of just four and his love for the sport grew with him. The book tells a story of one man’s remarkable life, through the highs of playing for Great Britain, to the lows of his injuries that would eventually end his rugby career overnight.

The author and former Sports Editor of the News and Star, Mike Gardner, watched Boxer play many times. He believed him to be one of the last legendary, charismatic characters, both on and off the pitch.

Mike said: “I thought Boxer was the best scrum half I’ve ever seen and he was very much a character on and off the field.

“I wanted to bring out his character’s personality and what sort of player he was. It’s a very graphic, warts and all, account of his life, exactly how it was; full of drama, brilliant performances on the field, irresponsible behaviour off the field, but it’s the truth, it’s his life.”

Boxer was, in his own words “a bit of a bad ‘un”, who was once compared to George Best for his ability to stay out all night at a nightclub and still perform perfectly on the pitch the next day. However, the comradeship between Boxer and his teammates, both on the rugby field and in the 12 years he spent working down Haig Pit, is what made him the man he is.

Boxer said: “Back when I played, we had a special bond, we were one big family. The team had something very special, you would die for each other, just like down the mines.”

Boxer and his team mates would be down the the pit at five ‘o’clock in the morning before playing a match and the only dietary regime he believed in was “plenty of drink”. It is a million miles from the rugby league of today. Yet now, more than 30 years after he played his last rugby match, Boxer is inspiring the younger generations of west Cumbria.

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He said: “I believe in giving young people a helping hand.

It gives me such great pleasure to see the sparkle and the smile on their faces when I give them a trophy.”

He added: “And I love to give to amateurs, you should never, ever forget where you come from, never.”

‘Boxer: The Life of a Cumbria Great’ is only available from the following outlets: Michael Moon’s Bookshop, Duke Street, Whitehaven; McDowells Newsagents, Market Place, Whitehaven; Richard James, Finkle Street, Workington, P and D Newsagents, Corporation Road, Workington, Bookends - Carlisle & Keswick and Maryport News, Maryport.

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Workington

By Arran George

Returning for a third consecutive year, TouchDown festival will be bringing rock n roll back to Workington this July.

Pop-punk band ‘Roam’ will headline the mainstage in what is set to be a day jam-packed with exciting rock music. The one-day festival kicks off at 5pm on the 22 July and is to be held on three different stages on Workington’s Jane Street; with Lounge 41, Thirsty Souls and Bart’s hosting the main stage.

Organised in the spare time of two local rock fans, Andrew Hymers and Thomas McNichol, the first year of the rock festival had humble beginnings. It was held in Workington’s Union Jack club, with local rock legends Colt 45 as the headline act. The second year was headlined by the newly signed Manchester band, The Lottery Winners.

This year however will be a much larger affair than the previous years; with more tickets, more acts and an earlier start time. The festival will be divided over the three stages, with two dedicated band stages and an acoustic stage.

On the expansion of the festival, co-organiser of Touchdown Festival, Andrew Hymers said: “Touch Down is like our baby that’s growing and growing. We are so excited for this year and we hope it will be the best year yet. We’ve had a great reaction so far and this year we expect it to be a sell-out” Headliners, Roam, are currently supporting Brighton pop-punk outfit ‘As It Is’ in the USA and have just finished wrapping up their own successful tour earlier this year. They released their debut album ‘Backbone’ in February 2016 via Hopeless records and are currently working on their second.

The rest of the acts for the festival are all either local or from Scotland. They include; Colt 45, thisfamiliarsmile, The Hostiles, Reptilians, Youth Salute, Bear Arms, Stand Up Arcade, The Sheepwagon, Graces, The Scumbrians, Seek Solace in Ruin, Luke Matear, Antony ‘Flick’ Lister, Chris McMullen, Ivory Veins, Willowside Park and Shane Sanderson.

With the summer date fast approaching, co-organiser Thomas McNichol expresses his own excitement for the festival.

He said: “I know I speak for both of us when I say how massively proud we are of this year’s line-up and the reaction we’ve had for each announcement has blown us away. We really can’t wait for July 22nd to see it all unfold and possibly even enjoy it ourselves.”

It’s the perfect excuse to get out and support local live music this summer.

Sponsorship for the event comes from local firms; Tractor She’d Brewing, K2 Fashion and Marklife clothing.

Find out more about Touch Down festival via Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets are £13 and are sold at Richard James’ newsagents in Workington. Alternatively, you can buy tickets online www.touchdownfestival.bigcartel.com

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Barrels of Fun at Irton Hall’s

Summer Line-Up Irton Hall will once again play host to Irt Fest, as Irton Hall’s Summer Line Up returns this August.

The Best Free Festival in the West where Music lovers, real Ale lovers and freinds and family come together for two days of fun.

Celebrating everything Cumbrian, from bands to beers and burgers, bouncy castles and besties this free two day festival from 4 -5 August, will no doubt once again draw crowds from near and far.

Set in the heart of the grounds of the gorgeous 15th century hall, its unique location makes this a festival like no other.

Owner of Irton Hall, Steve Cottrell said: “Last year’s event was fantastic.

It was simply brilliant to see so many people, especially families enjoy the music, whilst their kids ran around the grounds playing all day.”

Things will kick off from 6pm on Friday when the ‘Irton Introducing’ stage will feature some of the best of brand new bands and acts.

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Steve said: “We wanted to give our up and coming youngsters a stage. We know it’s hard for brand new acts and bands to find a spot, so we thought we would give over our stage to them.”

Carlisle band Hardwicke Circus, who have been making waves over the last couple of years, will also be there to boost moral for the fledgling artists and will, of course, finish the night off with a top performance.

The Saturday will host more great live music, real ales, burgers and BBQs, as well as family fun and activities such as face painting to keep everyone entertained.

Saturday’s line-up includes talent such as; Red Faces, The Black Guards, Reptilians, Northern Threads, The Deekabouts, Damrak, Ultra Violet Fires, Luke Mateer, Adam Amor, with more still to be announced.

The weekend sees not only brilliant local acts, but bands travelling from outside the county such as DamRAK a four piece Liverpool band who are creating a storm back home as well as The Red Faces, hailing from The Steel City, Sheffield who are currently on the way to a great future...

Save the date in your diary, bring your friends, bring your family and prepare to eat, drink, dance and play at West Cumbria’s best free festival.

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Regtta makes a splash at Derwentwater King Pocky’s Derwent Water Regatta sails into Keswick with a weekend of family fun this July.

This summer, Derwentwater will play host to an exciting weekend inspired by the eccentric, 18th century owner of Derwent Island, Joseph ‘King Pocky’ Pocklington. The event has historic roots, with Pocklington holding the first regatta on Derwentwater in 1781.

His regattas were about people pitching in to create a dramatic, if slightly chaotic, spectacle and that spirit of mayhem and madness has inspired the National Trust’s re-incarnation of the event Held over the 8 & 9 July, the Derwent Water Regatta is a freeentry, family and dog friendly event. A whole host of of aquatic activities will be on offer including, beginner’s watersports, canoeing sessions, paddleboard experiences and laser sailing.

People can also put their swimming skills to the test in the Epic Swim event. The traditional swim distances of 1 mile and 3.8km but those who have never tried open water swimming before can test the water in the 500m race. And it doesn’t stop at the water’s edge, for those who prefer dry land, High Terrain are holding 5k, 13k and 21k trial runs as well as the Scafell Mountain Marathon.

For those who really don’t want to get wet, there will also be a traditional summer fair and lots of other land based activities.

The free family activity zone will see miniature raft making, wild art, ‘natural table tennis’ and numerous sports and games to play throughout the day.

The fair and activities will be hosted in Keswick’s picturesque Crow park, within easy walking distance from the many surrounding carparks. There are also regular Stagecoach bus services which will run to the park throughout the weekend.

Derwent Water is famous the world over for its astounding natural beauty and iconic lakeside, with something this special on your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the summer.

The Derwent Water Regatta will take place 8 - 9 July from 10:00 to 16:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Peter Pan (PG) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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A Quiet Passion (12A) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Salome K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Neruda (15) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Verdi’s Otello K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Cartoonopolis K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h T h e Ve r y H u n g r y C a t e r p i l l a r Carnegie Theatre , Workington A n o t h e r C u p O f T h e a t r e C r a z y?

C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n Running until the 25th

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Their Finest (12A) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Take That:Wonderland Live From The O2 G a i t e y C i n e m a , W h i t e h av e n

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The Red Turtle K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Miss Julie Theatre By The Lake , Keswick Running until 3rd November

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A s Yo u L i ke I t T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k Running until the 4th November

Angels In America Part 1- Millenium Approaches K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

Andre Rieu’s 2017 Maastricht Concert G a i t e y C i n e m a , W h i t e h av e n

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My Cousin Rachel (PG) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

Angels In America Part 2 - Perestrokia

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K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h A Man Called Ove (PG) K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

After The Dance Theatre By The Lake , Keswick Running until 4th Nov How My Light Is Spent Theatre By The Lake , keswick Running until 24th Broadway and Beyond Carnegie Theatre , Workington Dreamcatching C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e , Wo r k i n g t o n R u n n i n g u n t i l 15 t h Handbagged Theatre By The Lake , Keswick Running until 3rd November

Macbeth T h e a t r e R oy a l , Wo r k i n g t o n R u n n i n g u n t i l t h e 15 t h Ice B aby K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Song-a-long-a-frozen 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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The Merr y Wives Of Windsor H i g h a m H a l l , C o c ke r m o u t h

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The Wind in the Willows T h e a t r e R oy a l , Wo r k i n g t o n Running until the 30 th

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We s t C u m b r i a Vo l u n t e e r i n g F a i r 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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Boot Beer Festival Wo o l p a c k I n n , E s kd a l e

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Keswick Mountain Festival

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Game Night Flo rence Ar ts Centre , Egremont

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Jasmin Paris & Nicky Spinks 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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Lauren Steadman 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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Garden Painting Workshop Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont

The Wainwrights in Colour 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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Sir Chris Bonnington 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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Alan Hinkes OBE & Terry Abraham T h e a t r e B y T h e L a ke , Ke s w i c k W i l d Z u c c h i n i s B i s t r o , C o c ke r m o u t h

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Cockfrock K i r k g a t e C e n t r e , C o c ke r m o u t h

Silloth Vintage Rally

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Dean James Fox-Psychic Medium S o l w ay H a l l , W h i t e h av e n

Pat Brinicombe - Theatre Royal

Thursday Craft Evening Helena Thompson Museum, Workington

Miss Syren - UK’d No1 Drag Act Solway Hall, Whitehaven

Maryport Carnival Cleator Pieathalon Cleator Moor

The First Hippo On The Moon R o s e h i l l T h e a t r e ,W h i t e h av e n

Jenni Lister-All Quiet on the Homefont?

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

Ben Nevis Bonanza The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

Mid Summer Madness Seascale Golf Club

BBC Planet Earth ll Cites With Producer Fredi Devas MG Cumbria - Reivers Raid Run Gretna

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Remeber Ir aq Theatre By The Lake , Keswick

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Ta s t e S u m m e r F e s t i v a l Whitehaven Harbour

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A Diversity of Threads Florence Ar ts Centre, Egremont

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The Ello Ello Enigma A Parody Tribute Murder Myster y The Greenhill Hotel, Wigton

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Interview by Paul Shepherd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What inspires your music?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What about the future, any exciting plans?

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

To read the full interview visit www.cumbriaguide.com

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Hayseed Dixie Interview by Arran George

With over two decades of Hillbilly rock, drinking and tours under their belt, Hayseed Dixie are adding Workington’s Carnegie Theatre to their busy summer schedule to bring a bit of fun and Tennessee charm to the west coast.

show if you want to get it, but I don’t wanna beat anybody over the head with it. If you just want to turn up, dance and drink beer that’s cool too, you know? Nobody needs me to tell them who to vote for, let Billy Bragg do that. If you leave thinking anything, I want it to be that ‘we’re all one big family’.

Q: You recorded your ‘Hair down to your grass’ album in a converted barn Cumbria, what was that like?

A: My sound man’s sister had a little converted barn up there, it was great. It’s a very beautiful place up there, when there’s not rain, it’s a good place to get out of the way. We were in a village with a nice little pub, good food, nice steak and ale pie and no distractions. Except for a few cows out in the field that were mooing at us every now and then.

Q: Apart from the bands that you cover, are there any other bands or genres that you admire?

A: We’ve never been able to do an Iron Maiden song; I do like Iron Maiden too. It’s just because the rhythmic structure in their songs is kinda complicated. I don’t just wanna make it sound stupid. It’s kinda hard to do rap songs too, because they don’t have much melody or very many chord changes.

It’s a shame because I like a lot of hip-hop, some of these guys are very poetic with their lyrics.

Q: Do you see similarities between Cumbria and Tennessee where you grew up?

A: (Cumbria) reminds me a lot of east Tennessee, except with a lot less trees. It’s a very similar vibe. The people are a lot similar in a way, you know, people are a lot similar everywhere you go, once you get past language barriers.

Q: Are you excited to play in Workington this summer?

A: Man, I’m excited to be alive. Every morning I come to, I reckon that’s one more day the good lord has given me to give it hell; one more time to play a show and I don’t want to let him, her or it down.

Q: Humour is obviously a large part of your music, especially your own material. Have you always thought it’s important for music be funny?

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Q: After your tour, what’s next?

A: I always look at it like the audience is the party and we’re the hosts. They have to make it happen too, because we can’t do it all on our own. I could go out there and play the show, but if they get involved it will be a whole lot better night for everybody.

This year man, we’re not going to finish touring till the end of September / October, so I’m having a hard time looking beyond that at the minute. We’ve still got Germany, Scandinavia and whole load of British festivals this summer. So, it’s gonna be a full year if our health doesn’t give out (laughs).

Hayseed Dixie play at the Carnegie Theatre on Saturday 16 July.

For more info visit www.carnegietheatre.co.uk

Read the full interview online at www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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Win Tickets To Hope & Glory

This summer the brand new boutique festival Hope & Glory, will take over Liverpool’s city centre, across the weekend of the 5 - 6 August.

The inaugural, Hope & Glory, is a unique, artistically subversive event offering an edgy, sophisticated and surreal experience and marrying together the ideas and stylings of Charles Darwin with Tim Burton.

For a chance to win a pair of weekend tickets to HOPE & GLORY head on over to

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Manchester band JAMES, have been confirmed as the Saturday night headliners and will be joined on by Razorlight, The Fratellis, Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon, The View, Embrace and many more.

The 70-piece orchestra HAÇIENDA CLASSIÇAL will close the festival on Sunday, following performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Tom Chaplin, Lightning Seeds and Public Service Broadcasting.

The festival will also feature an abundance of entertainment across the site with spoken word performances, magic shows, comedy and acoustic acts plus extravagant and outrageous side-shows and more.

This exciting addition to the UK’s festival scene, will provide a quirky and fun weekend for all the family to enjoy, while discovering some of the best talent in music and art, all within a unique and attractive location.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hopefully not too long.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Slither To The Beacon Museum

This summer, The Beacon Museum presents an opportunity to explore more about the lives of some of the earth’s most feared and misunderstood creatures.

In recent months an increasing number of Adders have been spotted our region. The Adder prefers woodland, grassland and coastal areas for its habitat and can often be found under a rock or on a log as the warmer months arrive. It comes as no surprise that the Adder has always thrived in Cumbria; what is surprising, is how little we know about the creatures we share our home with.

He added: “It’s going to be an interesting summer for the staff as well, we’ll not be sitting comfortably in our seats.”

In addition to the exhibition, handling sessions will be held once a week, offering people the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with these slithering creatures. For an additional cost, brave participants can attend one of three sessions during the day, where they will be able to touch and hold the snakes in an enclosed environment; while learning from the experts as they give fascinating talks about the creepy crawlies.

It is set to be a busy summer for The Beacon Museum, with the opening of the The Beacon Portal. The new centre, which will be officially launched later in the summer, will incorporate some of the up and coming events, giving people the chance to get involved and use the space. It will also be the location of some interesting talks held over the summer months, with topics covering everything from history to lifestyle.

This year, The Beacon Museum has been shortlisted for Cumbria Tourism’s Visitor Attraction of the Year award, making it to the final three of Cumbria’s top attractions. The awards ceremony will take place on 21 June.

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In an exciting exhibition at The Beacon Museum this summer, that is all about to change. In ‘Snakes: A Slither Into A Secretive Life’, from 8 July to 6 September, the museum will welcome living animals for the first time. The exhibition will feature the exploration of taxidermy, scientific displays, interactive games and a variety of species of live snakes including, the Jungle Carpet Python, Rile Python, Western Hog Nose, Boa Constrictor and numerous Corn and Milk Snakes.

Elizabeth Kwasnik, Museum Director, said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist for these awards. Copeland should be proud of this museum and how it continues to move forward. This recognition adds to what visitors are already telling us. We hear frequently about how visitors love the new exhibitions and upgraded events. We get excited about innovating and change, so that we remain relevant both for local people and for tourists.”

Business Development Manager at the museum, Alan Irwin said: “We’re really excited about it. This exhibition is something different that the museum has never done before, with living animals and lots of interactives.”

For more information about up and coming events at The Beacon visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk or contact 01946 592302

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WOOLdn’t It Be Nice The annual British Wool Festival is set to celebrate nature’s finest fibres.

The annual festival of all things woollen, will return to Cockermouth this June. The event will take over Mitchell’s Lakeland Livestock Centre for two days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June, when more than 130 stallholders, over 5000 visitors and flocks of sheep and alpacas will descend on the town for Woolfest 2017.

The original British Wool Festival was established in 2005 to showcase and celebrate the very best of wool and wool crafts; and where better to do that than in the heart of the Lake District? Today, the event is still organised by members of The Wool Clip, a Cumbrian cooperative, whose aim is to celebrate all aspects of wool, from hill farming and rare breed fleece animals to the latest craft techniques and creations.

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Woolfest is all about creativity and design; the weekend will be filled with beautiful quality, amazing colours and skilled craftsmanship.

With a full programme of events, demonstrations and exhibitions lined up, the event is also a great day out for everyone. In 2012, Woolfest was recognised with the Cumbrian Tourism Event of the Year Award and it continues to grow in popularity.

After last year’s emphasis on tweed and weaving, the different felting techniques and approaches are a recurring theme to Woolfest 2017. This year’s Carolyn Rawlinson Memorial Stallholder will be Hellen Edwards, a textile artist from Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham. Hellen’s work combines wet felting techniques with creative embroidery and 3D needle felting and her subjects range from glorious floral arrangements to the industrial structures of the northeast of England.

Also at Woolfest, the International Feltmakers Association will be showcasing some of the best work of its UK members; as well as running demonstrations and opportunities for Woolfest visitors to have a go at wet felting.

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There will be rare breed livestock on show, shearing demonstrations and fascinating talks in the main ring. The shepherdess Alison O’Neil will cover Cumbria’s native sheep breeds, the Herdwick, Swaledale and Rough Fell, while Peter Titley, former President of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) will again give his fascinating talk about rare and endangered sheep breeds.

While many locals enjoy the festival - whether wool enthusiasts themselves, or just looking for an unusual day out - Woolfest also attracts visitors to the area from all over the UK. In previous years, many have taken the time to explore Cockermouth and West Cumbria, where their experiences have earned Woolfest it’s welcoming recognition.

Jean Wildish of The Wool Clip, is one of the festival organisers, she said: “Woolfest has always enjoyed a reputation as the friendly wool festival.

“The team at Mitchells and everyone that visitors meet locally really add to this. Thanks to those who welcome our visitors and contribute to a great atmosphere and we hope that the success of the event is a good support to local businesses too.”

Entry is £10 per day (including full programme) with free entry for accompanied children and free parking.

More details can be found at www.woolfest.co.uk or on the event’s Facebook page, Twitter channel (@WoolfestGB) or by calling The Wool Clip shop at Caldbeck on 016974 78707

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Distington Vintage Rally

By Arran George

As the years go by some things fade away into history. Fortunately, when it comes to the Distington Vintage Rally and it’s beautiful cars, this is not the case.

Going strong for over 30 years, the Distington Vintage Rally makes it return to Hayes Castle Farm this July to showcase some of the best vintage cars in the county and beyond.

Hoping to follow on from the success of previous years, the rally will once again be hosting all forms of vintage transport. From busses to bicycles, trucks to tractors, cars to classic motorcycles, all will hopefully be shimmering the July sunshine.

Visitors can expect to find themselves thrust into the past as they wander the field, walking between the Morris, Riley and Triumph cars of the last century. However, there are more than just cars. All manner of vehicles will be on display, with some dating back as far at the 1930’s. A stroll down nostalgia lane is a sure thing for those old enough to remember their parents or grandparents cars from their childhood days.

One of the organisers, Debrah Simpson, has high hopes for the day and ensures that there is something for everyone: She said: “We’re having few different things on this year like a fantastic Pipe band, Have a go archery, horse and pony jumping and a fair ground; it’s a real family day out.”

As part of the day’s tradition owners will be competing for various prizes in a variety of categories.

Supporting the show is a craft marquee with stalls of quality handmade gifts and locally made food. Visitors can expect to find artwork, wildlife photography, wood turning and handmade jewellery.

As usual, the day is gearing up to be another fun and family friendly day out to remember. For those who haven’t been before, it is definitely worth a visit.

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Hadrian’s Cavalry

and the Celtic horse goddess

Epona

This summer we have one of the most spectacular exhibitions ever seen in the Hadrian's Wall museums.

Until 10 September ten museums in the World Heritage Site are hosting Hadrian's Cavalry. In Maryport the Senhouse Roman Museum's Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition features the Celtic horse goddess Epona. The Museum's exhibition is inspired by a relief of Epona, which was found in the Roman fort adjacent to the Museum. The exhibition includes three sculptures of Epona loaned from the British Museum and museums in Germany.

Epona was a goddess dedicated to protecting horses. She was revered by the Celtic tribes who were known as excellent fighters on horseback. From the time of Julius Caesar the Gaulish tribesmen and their horses were recruited into the Roman army as auxiliary cavalry. They took the worship of Epona with them and representations of her can be found concentrated near the Roman frontier in Germany and in France.

Epona was the only Celtic deity to be honoured with a temple in Rome. A festival was held in her honour on 18th December when depictions of Epona in temples and stables were decorated with roses.

For further details about the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition (open 8 April - 10 September) and the Turma! cavalry event in Bitts Park, Carlisle on 1 and 2 July see www.hadrianscavalry.co.uk

The Celts regarded their horses very highly. When besieged

by Julius Caesar, Vercingetorix sent his horses away rather than have them die or be captured by the Romans.

Epona was the personification of the spirit of the horse and the Celts believed she protected their breeding stock and protected horse and rider when riding into battle. She is usually depicted either riding sideways on a horse or seated between two horses, holding items such as a patera, a cornucopia, fruit or flowers. Occasionally she is accompanied by a foal, which she can be seen feeding or the foal suckles from the horse.

Epona ensured the fertility of the breeding stock, nurturing and protecting the mares, stallions and foals. In the Gallic tribes animal tending was in the hands of the women, as in the case of most agricultural-warrior groups.

The Romans were not natural horsemen. They did not have a specific breed to use as cavalry mounts, but utilised the skills of the conquered enemy to influence and improve the breeding programme producing the perfect cavalry horse.

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CARNIVAl TIME Cockermouth Carnival - 17 June Cockermouth Carnival will return for the first time in five years on Saturday 17 June.

The carnival was held annually for 120 years, but after 2012, roadworks and flood recovery work, among other things, prevented the event from taking place. Now town councillors have decided to bring the traditional event back to the town, due to popular demand.

The carnival queens have been chosen for what is set to be a joyous occasion and a fun-filled day for all, with a number of dance troupes and local organisations taking part. Judging will take place at 1pm and the parade will commence at 1.45pm. It will finish at the Memorial Gardens, where there will be a fun fair, activities for everyone and lots of stalls.

There has been more interest than ever this year, following five years without the carnival and the event is set to come back with a bang.

Dearham Carnival 24 JuNE The annual carnival and fun day in the village of Dearham, takes place on Saturday 24 June.

The judging of the floats will take place on the field at 1.30pm, with the procession commencing shortly after at 2pm. After the parade, participants and spectators will meet on the school field where the celebrations really get underway.

There is, of course, lots of entertainment lined up; from the bouncy castle to the fairground rides, this is a day all about fun. There will be a magic show and live dance performances to keep the crowds happy, while little ones can enjoy the soft play centre. Louise will also be stopping by with her mobile farm, offering all ages, the chance to pet some adorable animals.

Whitehaven Carnival 1 JuLY The first Saturday of July is carnival day in Whitehaven.

The annual Carnival Parade and Castle Park Fete, taking place on Saturday 1 July, never fail to attract thousands to the streets of the town. After the parade, Castle Park comes alive with entertainment including, bands, a funfair and an extensive variety of stalls. There will be dancing on the grass in front of the stage, which is open to anyone, from professional dance troupes, to enthusiastic individuals.

With no theme this year, participants can use their imagination to get creative with their floats and costumes and entries are open to everyone. The parade will leave at 1.30pm, arriving at Castle Park for entertainment from 3pm - 6pm.

This popular community event is organised by the Lions Club, with all funds raised going towards local charities, events and people in Whitehaven.

Let’s hope the sun is shining.

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Silloth Carnival 28 august Later this summer, on 28 August, Silloth gets its carnival on.

Silloth Carnival has been a firm favourite since 1909; come rain or shine the local community comes out in droves to admire the carnival queens and kings. And it’s not just the little ones, parents and grandparents, unable to resist, have also been known to dress up and join in the fun.

Following a lap around the town, the parade finishes on the Green, where the entertainment continues for the rest of the day.

Maryport Community Carnival 8 July

On the historical date of the second Saturday in July, Maryport Community Carnival will make a welcome return to the town.

This year will see some particularly exciting additions, a BMX stunt show and Wheel of Death, acrobatic circus act.

There will also be live music, as well as a funfair and kids entertainment, there will be stalls galore and plenty of surprises in store.

In a bid to promote Maryport and keep the traditions of the town alive, the carnival will be held on 8 July. Building on the success of last year’s family gala, the event will be a celebration of Maryport’s valued traditions, as well as a day out for local people.

Meeting at Fleming Square at 12pm, the parade will begin at 1pm and finish at the Navy Club, where the presentation and live entertainment will be held.

The acts will be entertaining throughout the day and members of the public are encouraged to enter. If you don’t quite fancy taking centre stage, the committee is also looking for volunteers to marshall, so why not get involved that way?

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Whatever journey you are on, make sure you enjoy the ride Head anywhere in the region and you are guaranteed to see an increasing number of cyclists, up the mountains, on the roads, in the parks. Cycling is a leveller, it brings people together and it is becoming more and more popular.

With a wealth of experience in every aspect of the sport, Cyclewise is not only a leading provider of guided mountain bike riding, bike hire and retail, it is also so much more.

The business is ran by two families, Craig and Amy Scott and Rich and Sue Martin, who together have over 30 years personal experience in the biking industry.

Craig and Rich are both qualified guides,leaders and tutors, who started out as freelancers. This led to them delivering the Bikeability scheme on behalf of Cumbria County Council; a scheme delivered in schools and workplaces to encourage people to cycle. Bikeability has now been running successfully for over 10 years and this year will see over 5000 young people involved in the county.

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In 2008, the business secured the lease for the trail centre shop & bike hire at Whinlatter Forest, allowing them to expand into bike hire, retail and cycle maintenance. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength and in 2015 they opened a second shop, in Cockermouth, enabling them to extend their road bike collection.

Craig explained: “You can work in an office all your life, or you can ride your bike.

“I just wanted to be involved with something that I am really passionate about; this isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle. To be able to keep people out riding and get more people to do it is even better.”

The team pride themselves on their ability to support any rider in their cycling “journey”. From a toddler using a balance bike for the first time, to coaching families mountain bike skills, to competitive racing, right through to a guided day out on the fells; they can even give you the skills needed and qualification to become a guide yourself. And of course helping an experienced cyclist looking for the latest components on their high-end mountain bike or a custom built road bike.

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Craig added: “The spectrum of people we deal with is fantastic and the nicest thing is, the people that walk through the door are just really nice people, because they’ve got a common interest, riding bikes.”

Cyclewise, with the assistance of a group of dedicated helpers, set up an academy for locals aged 8 to 16 years old, which meets once a month at the trail centre at Whinlatter. The academy promotes cycling to young people and teaches them a range of mountain biking skills; including First Aid and Mechanics. The older participants are now gaining their own qualifications and coaching the younger ones.

“We are honest people who ride bikes, what’s not to love about cycling?”

For those who love the idea of soaring through the outdoors on two wheels, but with not so much the effort and sweat involved, electric bikes are (literally) the way forward. Older people, or those with health issues, or just lacking confidence, can now ride for longer thanks to the electric bike. Users are seeing unprecedented benefits, aside from having a great deal of fun. Cyclewise offer electric bikes to try or hire, as well as guided days out in the countryside and surrounding fells so budding riders can see if it’s for them, which it usually is.

At the core of Cyclewise is the team’s passion for riding. All the staff love cycling and want to encourage everyone to, whether this means teaching them the skills to ride or simply fixing a puncture.

Craig said: “We’re really into getting people riding and keeping them riding and we have a loyal following. At the end of the day, we are honest people who ride bikes, what’s not to love about cycling?”

For more information and all products and services visit www.cyclewise.co.uk/ or contact Whinlatter on 017687 78711 or Cockermouth on 01900 821998.

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Can You Unlock the Secret to Lakes Escapes?

Lakes Escapes challenged us at The Guide to channel our inner Sherlock, in the Baker Street Room. But could we crack West Cumbria’s first live escape room?

For a group of five people who had never tackled an escape room before, or even really knew what to expect, we arrived feeling optimistic. We were about to take on the Baker Street Room, the first of two rooms to be opened up at west Cumbria’s first live escape attraction. Since it opened last month, it has already seen a steady stream of visitors attempt to access their mind palace, but for many, like ourselves, the concept is relatively new.

Game Master, Carol Watson, showed us around, including into the control room, where the computer screens are linked up to cameras in the room and from where she would later be watching us making utter fools of ourselves. The Baker Street Room itself looked the part, almost like stepping into a scene straight out of Sherlock; furniture was carefully positioned along with a number of safes and containers, all bearing rather intimidating padlocks. Hidden in the room were a number of puzzles, codes and clues which would help lead us to the solution and ultimately “escape”.

Carol explained: “Have a good look around, pull things out, look on top of things, see what you can find to help you get started. Everything you need is in the room, Google is not going to help you.”

It was time for plan B. We had 60 minutes to try and solve the case, using only what was in the room; we could ask for additional clues by pressing a button, which would then appear on the screen where the countdown timer ominously ticked. Immediately we took Carol’s advice and turned the room upside down, gathering every piece of evidence we could find, nothing seemed to make sense yet but we hoped all would become clear.

Owners, Carol and John Watson, are dedicated fans of escape rooms themselves, but the family has had to travel far and wide to enjoy their chosen day out.

She said: “We’ve done escape rooms as a family, but we’ve always had to travel. We’ve previously travelled to Barrow, York, Newby Bridge and Newcastle, there was nothing much here in West Cumbria.

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“We talked about it a couple of years ago but never did it, but now here we are. It’s just something different for people to do.”

Carol said: “The new room, ‘Quest for the Throne’, is very different to this one, but we can’t give anything away, you’ll have to come and find out for yourselves.”

John added: “We have a had a good response, but people are still cropping up, on our social media pages, who didn’t know we existed. It’s just getting people through the door and them sharing their experiences through word of mouth; we want to hit the wider audience now.”

Have you and your team got what it takes to succeed at west Cumbria’s first live escape room?

Each room can be booked for up to six people, so is perfect for a family day out, a team building exercise or to challenge a group of friends.

For more information and to book visit www.lakesescapes.co.uk

Back in the Baker Street Room, with 30 minutes to go and the clock ticking ever quicker, our “no clues” policy was quickly cast aside. Even with the subtle, but helpful hints to guide us in the right direction, the pressure was building and the cracks started to show.

There was less than five minutes left on the clock of one of the quickest hours any of us had lived through and no amount of clues could make up for lost time. As we desperately scrambled (or unscrambled) to unlock final padlocks and fill in the missing blanks, the impending dread was unavoidable. Time was up. We were so close, on the final puzzle, but the level 10 game had beaten us.

“Everything you need is in the room, Google is not going to help you.”

Although we were understandably disheartened; we had let ourselves down, we’d let the team down and worst of all, we’d let The Guide down; Carol reassured us we had done well for our first ever attempt at an escape room. At the time of our visit, only two teams had managed to conquer the Baker Street Room and make it onto the leaderboard.

And there is still chance to redeem ourselves as Lakes Escapes’ new room, Quest for the Throne is now up and running, offering new opportunities for success.

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For a holiday that has it all, in the heart of Cumbria, Stanwix Park will keep the whole family happy.

Everyone wants their family holiday to be one to remember; whether it be relaxation, fun or excitement they are looking for - or perhaps a little bit of each. Stanwix Park can provide all of this and more, all in the same place and in the heart of our beautiful county.

Situated on Cumbria’s Solway coast next to a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, Stanwix Park boasts

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breathtaking views and not-to-be-missed sunsets over the Solway Firth. The popular seaside Victorian town of Silloth with a 36 acre green, striking promenade and sandy west beach, is just minutes away.

The park itself features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room facilities. A packed schedule of family entertainment takes guests from day to night, keeping cries of “I’m bored” well at bay. And that’s not exclusively for the younger generation, with adult cabaret, ten pin bowling café, arcades, a shop and Sky & BT Sport all also available on site.

As the sun goes down, The Sunset Inn is the place to be, with entertainment for the whole family every night. Expect anything from games and talent shows to limbo competitions and live cabaret. Foxy Fox - Stanwix Park’s much-loved mascot - has also been known to make an appearance himself.

The grown-ups, meanwhile, will find everything they need in the over 16’s Dunes Cabaret bar. Evenings of entertainment such as, cash bingo, quiz nights, live groups, movie night and comedy acts make the ideal accompaniment to a few tipples - well it is a holiday after all.

Stanwix Park offers a wide variety of accommodation, with self-catering caravans and apartments for hire, available for three, four and seven nights. There is also a choice of Maxi camping pods, pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes.

If a week or two is just not quite long enough, investing in a family holiday home at Stanwix Park might be the solution.

The caravans are unbeatable in style and value and boast a range of models to suit everyone. As the park is open all year round, holiday home owners have the luxury of escaping the routine of home and work life, whenever the feeling takes them.

The sale price includes ground rent and a yearly membership to the leisure and entertainment centre. These brand new caravans offer the perfect base for spending quality time with the whole family, for years to come.

Throughout the summer holidays, make the most of what’s on offer, with a day pass which includes full use of the leisure and entertainment facilities.

As of 2017, guests can hire two or three bedroom ’Platinum Caravans’, which boast free in-van wifi and Smart TV’s in the lounge and master bedrooms. Also included is a 2pm checkin time and the beds will be made up on arrival.

Visitors can choose from pet free and pet friendly accommodation, so BFFs (best furry friends) can join the rest of the family in this wonderful part of the world. The park accepts a maximum of two pets per booking.

Passes are available at a special Summer Holiday Rate of £6.50 per adult or £5.50 per child, with Under 5’s going free.

For more information visit www.stanwix.com or contact 016973 32666 Stanwix Park Holiday Centre Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4HH

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The place to stay: Budget accomodation in the Heart of the Western Lakes

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Located at the gateway to the western Lakes, Summergrove Halls offers unique accommodation for single travellers.

With excellent room rates and a range of accommodation options, Summergrove Halls has the potential to be whatever you want it to be.

The hotel offers 131 bedrooms, all ensuite, but with a range of accommodation options available. Guests can choose from the basic room only, self-catered or the fully serviced hotel experience. And prices vary too, starting from as little as £34.50 per night.

Located close to the cycle track and with easy access to the heart of the Lake District, Summergrove is popular with solo travellers who want to enjoy the Lakes without the expensive price tag. It also offers an ideal stop-off for groups completing the Coast2Coast.

The adjoining walkway to West Lakes Science Park and close proximity to Whitehaven town centre, mean professionals and business travellers often return time and time again.

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“Guests can tailor their stay to suit their own needs” The hotel provides every modern comfort guests would expect to find. A range of state of the art facilities are situated in Eddington Hall, including a bar, gym, launderette and conference rooms. There is also a restaurant on site, serving up excellent food cooked by an award-winning chef.

Manager, Joanne Arthur said: “Guests can tailor their stay to suit their own needs.

“Some people stay for months and we never see them because they self-cater and look after themselves, while others stay regularly a few nights a week and use the gym and other facilities.”

She added: “As the accommodation is kept separate to the facilities, it means that our guests are not overlooked and don’t feel as though they are being watched; they can come and go as they please.”

For great value for money, clean and comfortable rooms and a friendly atmosphere, Summergrove Halls is the perfect accommodation, and the best bit? It won’t break the budget.

For more information visit www.summergrovehalls. co.uk or contact 01946 813328.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cumbria Stone Cricles:

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Grey Croft

When you hear the words ‘Stone Circle’ it’s more than likely you’ll think of Stonehenge or Avebury.

However, our county has its very own selection of monolithic rings, dotted all around Cumbria’s countryside.

In the last edition of the West Cumbria Guide, we explored one of the least visited stone circles in the area, Blakeley Raise. Not too far away from this site, a short distance north of Seascale and close to the sea, the truly unexpected, Grey Croft Stone Circle can be found.

Excavations on the site have uncovered a number of interesting artefacts. These include a Bronze age jet ring, stone axes and the remains of a burial chamber; the finds are now kept at the Tullie House Museum in Carlisle.

Due to its being so close to Sellafield, Grey Croft can be a difficult site to visit. Parking nearby is restricted and the stone circle itself is situated on private land. However, a nearby public footpath that connects the Seascale to Sellafield road to the sea, crossing Seascale Golf Course, offers a pleasing view of the stones.

Grey Croft is rare in its incongruous setting, situated just a few hundred metres away from Sellafield; the world’s first commercial nuclear power station. The alignment between the neolithic and nuclear ages, in such close proximity, is not only impressive, but fascinating to see.

And while the Sellafield power station dominates the eyeline in one direction, the views of the Cumbrian hills to the east and Irish Sea to the west offer a welcome contrast.

“The stone circle dates back to around 2500 BC and has an eventful history. “ Standing in a circle roughly 30 metres in diameter, 10 of the original 12 stones of this Bronze Age stone circle remain, with some reaching almost two metres in height. There is one outlying stone, which is located to the north. The stone circle dates back to around 2500 BC and has an eventful history.

It is said that in 1820 a farmer, James Fox, buried all but one of the stones without the landowner’s permission because they were obstructing his ploughing. They were later rediscovered, in 1949, by a man named W. Fletcher and boys of Pelham House School in Calderbridge, who subsequently restored the stones to their original positions.

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The Edible Sea Urchin / Echinus esculentus

By Mark Vollers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Pub 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

Accommodation 1 Travelodge

Car sales 1 Lloyd Motors

Local Amenities 1 Police Station Parking

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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

Churches 1 St John’s Church

Playgrounds 1 Children’s Playground

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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

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handy numbers Accommodation

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

Attractions

Eclipse Bowling

Helena Thompson Museum King Kong Climbing Wall Lake District Coast Aquarium Maryport Maritime Museum Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Senhouse Roman Museum The Beacon, Whitehaven The Rum Story, Whitehaven

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Sports Grounds & Centres

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Theatres & cinema

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 Sports Academy Whitehaven Sports Centre Hensingham Swimming Pool Workington Leisure Centre

Taxis

Downton Travel

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Solway Hall Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre Florence Art Centre Gaiety Cinema, Whitehaven Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth Plaza Cinema, Workington Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven The Wave, Maryport Theatre by the Lake

Travel & weather Bus Timetables Lake District Weather Service Train Timetables

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