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A Word from the Editor As I write, back in the comfort of cosy jumpers, I put it to you that autumn is the most underrated of the seasons.

From the smell of sparklers and the crackle of bonfires to the crunch of leaves underfoot, there’s a lot to look forward to in the next two months and that’s before we even get to all the great goings on in west Cumbria.

Whether it’s Halloween hauntings that get your pulse racing, fireworks on Guy Fawkes night or the magic of the light switch-ons marking the start of the festive season, I can guarantee there will be something to make you smile in the coming pages.

This issue opens with a look at Cumbria Poppy Appeal, which this year raised a record breaking total. The fact that a rural area has reached such a remarkable target, £490,000 to be exact, is testament to that Cumbrian generosity and community spirit that never falters across the county. This is echoed on page 28, where we learnt from Age UK West Cumbria about the amazing impact hundreds of volunteers have on the lives of older people in the region. It might even inspire you to do the same.

It may seem a little early to be spreading Christmas cheer, but towards the end of November, west Cumbria will be gearing up for this year’s countdown to Crimbo.

We’ve put together a cracking round up of festivities to add to your Christmas calendar that are bound to get you into the spirit of things. We’ve tried to include as much as possible, but if we’ve missed anything near you, please let us know and keep checking our Facebook page for regular updates.

But before you immediately reach for the sherry bottle, there’s a whole host of music, comedy, theatre and food to enjoy over the next two months. Not forgetting the World’s Biggest Liar Competition which returns on 17 November (honestly). Pull on your cosiest jumper, pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy.

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Ke l l y A rc h e r

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Poppy Appeal

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Sailor Dave Returns

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I r t o n H a l l ’s G r e y L a d y

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H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y 30

B e s t D re s s e d G u e s t

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Bridget Foster

FOOD & DRINK 40

Mushroom Ragout

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Bonfire Recipes

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Ta r a ’ s T i p p l e s

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M OTO R I N G A N D S P O RT 55

Zebra Finches

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R a n g e R o v e r Ve l a r

W H AT ’ S O N 70

Sofie Hagen Interview

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Christmas Round-Up

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Spotlight On Silloth

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t takes incredible talent and an unconditional love to create paintings as unique as the pets they depict.

Brits and their pets, it’s a unique bond and a love quite unlike anything else. Those furry friends are not just loyal companions, they are fully-fledged members of the family.

So it seems inevitable, that the work of one west Cumbrian artist would prove to be a hit.

Kelly Archer, has been drawing animals since she could hold a pencil. From her studio at home in Keekle, near Whitehaven, Kelly transforms photographs of beloved pets into spectacular wildlife and pet portraits. Her unique creations, which combine realism with a touch of fantasy and capture the unique personality of her subjects, have even won her awards. In 2012 her portrait ‘Geisha Girl’, of her cat Jemima, won the Rheged Award at the Lakes Artists Society show.

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Kelly, entirely self-taught, is a natural. Her inspiration first blossomed from her own pets, of which there have been many, from cats and guinea pigs to wild rats. Her talents don’t stop there, but it is the animal world that has keeps her captivated.

She explained: “I adore animals, so naturally they were the first things I wanted to paint. Recently I've been drawn more towards painting pets as I feel I can get to know each individual animal. Pets are now treated as family members, so it’s gratifying to know that the finished work will be very much appreciated.”

Kelly uses watercolours in a highly-detailed style, using extremely fine brushes. Her paintings can take up to 150 hours to complete and even the smaller ones involve 40 to 50 hours in the studio.

Kelly said: “I could make it easy on myself and use a looser style, but in truth the detail is what makes my paintings unique.”

Her paintings are not instantly recognisable as watercolours, in fact they are often mistaken for oil paintings on first glance.

Kelly explained: “It’s just layers and layers of watercolour that I build up. With oils I find it harder to get the detail but with watercolour and a tiny brush, I have to put every little hair on the animal, so I think that’s why I like it because I know I can get the detail in them.”

As we speak, Kelly has just made the final brush stroke on ‘HMV’, the latest painting in her Antique Cats series; the gramophone was inspired by her love of singing. In a couple of weeks time it will be scanned in and uploaded to Etsy, where she hopes cat lovers will leap to buy the prints.

The next one will be a black cat surrounded by a vintage gardening scene, inspired by a feline from Keith Singleton’s Garden Centre where she works four days a week. The dream is for the art to be her full time job.

Kelly’s husband Stephen, who is a full time acoustic guitar maker, is in the process of building them a pair of ‘His and Hers’ studios in the back garden.

Once the studio’s finished, Kelly intends to turn her own hobby into a career, selling prints and working on commissions for pet owners who want a unique and timeless memento of their best friend.

If the paintings don’t take off though, there are plenty of other things she could turn her talented hands to. Kelly loves anything, from silver work to sewing and already makes bags and pet beds - of course, to sell online, she said: “Any kind of craft I can get my hands on, I love. It’s just curiosity and a love of making things. I find painting very calming, but crafting keeps me interested.”

No doubt those ideas have been, in some way, inspired by creatures of the cuddly persuasion.

Kelly laughed: “One thing is for certain, whatever I do it will always involve pets. I just find it really boring if it hasn’t got an animal in.” www.kellyarcherpetportraits.com www.stephenjohnguitars.com

The gifted couple, who have been married for eight years and share a creative flair, have even discussed a collaboration in the future.

Kelly said: “The idea of being able to do it together does inspire you to try and make it a success. Using his woodwork and my art skills, we’ve got all kinds of ideas - that’s one thing we’re never short of.”

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Cumbria Poppy Appeal A

s they prepare to launch this year’s Poppy Appeal, Cumbria Royal British Legion are celebrating a record-breaking success.

Last month, Cumbria Poppy Appeal broke their all time record. The 2016 - 2017 Poppy Appeal, which launched last October with the inaugural Poppy Bus, has raised a total of £490,000. The figure is not only an all time high for the Cumbria Poppy Appeal, but an amount worthy of considerable celebration, particularly given the smaller population levels of rural areas such as Cumbria.

As this year’s Poppy Appeal prepares to launch later this month, the team are aiming even higher and volunteers will take to the streets across Cumbria between 28 October and 11 November to make sure the poppies are available in every hamlet, village and town across the county.

The competition saw an extremely creative response from students and several impressive structures built. The winner, however, was a Poppy Archway which will be covered with over 300 paper poppies, placed along its arches and messages of remembrance pinned to the inside.

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Community Fundraiser for Cumbria and the Isle of Man, Judith Reay said: “We look forward to seeing the winning structure, the Poppy Archway, replicated in towns & villages throughout Cumbria, Isle of Man & beyond in November. We would like as many communities around the region to take inspiration from this project & recreate their own Poppy Archway.”

“...We would like as many communities around the region to take inspiration from this project & recreate their own Poppy Archway.”

Following the success of last year’s popular Poppy Bus, this year Cumbria Poppy Appeal have taken a slightly different approach. Earlier in the year, the charity orchestrated a project with students from the Lakes School in Windermere, along with Impact International & James Cropper. A group of Year 7 students were given the task of designing and building a structure to display poppies during the Poppy Appeal in a public place.

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As well as a professionally created archway in several high profile public places, the winning structure is set to be replicated in towns and villages across the region, with organisations recreating their own Poppy Archways to commemorate the event.

Judith continued: “We ask if your community builds their own archway that you send us a photograph so that we can highlight the scale of the project across the region.”

The 2017 Appeal launch will centre around the first poppy being attached to the Lakes School Archway on Friday 27 October.

Carlisle goes International

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Carlisle City Poppy Day The celebrations continue in Carlisle, with the announcement of the city’s first Poppy Day. After the success of City Poppy Days throughout the country, the Carlisle Poppy Day will be held on Thursday 2 November.

Cumbria Poppy Appeal are inviting local businesses and organisations to take part in an abseil down the Carlisle Civic Centre in a bid to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal. As well as being highly entertaining, the event will highlight how important the support and contribution from the Carlisle Business Community is for the Royal British Legion.

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During the day, military personnel and volunteers will carry out collections at businesses throughout the city and the surrounding areas.

Judith explained: “We need as much help as possible to place collectors at key locations in the city centre throughout the day, if you are available to help, please contact us as soon as possible.

She added: “This is a brilliant opportunity to promote RBL & the Poppy Appeal. It promises to be a great day and we look forward to seeing the public support on the day.”

To volunteer and for more information about Cumbria Poppy Appeal contact Judith on 07917581077

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Fair Trade I

The local market, championing fresh produce and fair prices for farmers.

t’s the third Friday of the month and Egremont Market Hall is bustling with life. The cheerful jamming of Cockermouth Ukeles accompanies shoppers as they browse all the local fare; from Jennifer’s scotch eggs and Kick Ass Cumbrian cheese to handmade cards and quirky crafts.

In a time saturated by supermarket’s BOGOF offers and discounted brands, traditional markets are increasingly being traded in for the convenience of the national retailers. But despite an overall decline in farmers markets, one local venture is thriving.

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It could be because Egremont Farmers, Craft and Fairtrade Market incorporates so much. The array of local produce on offer and the live music, to the Fairtrade coffee and homemade cake provided by a different local community group each week - who raise an average of £200 each time for their cause. It could also be down to the fact that it is run solely by a committee of volunteers who care passionately about local produce and really want it to work.

Egremont Farmers, Craft and Fairtrade Market is managed by the Egremont Fairtrade Town Campaign Group, who promotes links between farmers abroad and small local producers. The group has representation from local businesses, charities and the Women’s Institute.

Carole Woodman, from the Fairtrade Campaign Group, was one of the founding members of the market, which was started as part of the Made in Cumbria initiative. When Made in Cumbria pulled out, Carole took over the running of it, she said: “I think it’s very important in a local community like this, which doesn’t have a lot of money, to be able to provide fresh produce.

“Fairtrade is giving a fair price to farmers overseas, but it also links in with small producers here. That’s really the idea of this, to give small producers a platform to start and see how their products go.

She added: “It’s making us think about where our food comes from. Farming has to be sustainable, we have to be more aware of where things come from.”

Since Helen Shipton-Smith, aka Helen’s Herbs, joined the committee, the market has been gradually gathering momentum. Helen’s business grew itself out of Egremont Farmers Market. From what started as a few small plants, Helen now travels all over Cumbria giving cooking demonstrations, workshops and spreading word of the market.

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The monthly event now welcomes shoppers from across the county, with the committee even subsidising a Muncaster Microbus from Bootle, to pick people up who otherwise, wouldn’t have any way of getting there. They are also happy to arrange transport from other areas if necessary.

Helen said: “People are isolated, we tend to bring in a lot of older people who perhaps don’t have cars and some of them are disabled. It’s providing a wonderful community event for them.”

Barbara Newton, the Microbus coordinator and a regular at the market, added: “It’s a nice day out. It’s good for people to have the bus ride and to be able to meet their friends. There’s anything you want here really, plus good refreshments and plenty of toilet accommodation, it’s perfect.”

Amazingly, Egremont Farmers Market is entirely self-funded.

Egremont Town Council have given a small donation to help with the transport costs, but otherwise any money they receive from the stallholders goes towards rent and advertising. One of the committee members sells bread and pies at the market to help raise funds, but even out of that a donation is made to support the Cumbrian Fairtrade Foundation.

Helen said: “Egremont Farmers Market is a lovely community event that welcomes people in and is about supporting local producers, because eating locally is key for the economy.”

She added: “There isn’t anybody official on the committee.

It’s a group of volunteers who care and are passionate about local food and produce, that’s what is making it work now.”

Egremont Farmers, Crafts and Fairtrade Market is held on the third Friday of every month and the first and third Friday in November and December from 9.30am - 1pm.

For more information contact Helen 07901790734

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Dave Sails Back into West Cumbria

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fter 17 months, 18 countries and over 11,000 nautical miles, Dave Storey sailed back into Whitehaven harbour last month.

In February of this year, we covered Dave’s story. How the 44 year old, father of three from Whitehaven had left everything behind to embark on a “once in a lifetime trip”.

In April 2016, Dave and his 30 foot Albin Ballad, Minkie, set off to sail single-handedly across the Atlantic, an achieve-

ment which had been on his bucket list since the age of 12, as a Sea Cadet.

On Monday 4 September, after a 28 hour journey from Dublin, Dave sailed back into Whitehaven and moored his beloved Minkie into the Marina, for the final time of the trip.

He was met by friends and family, there to congratulate him.

Dave, who sold his house to finance his trip, said: “Everybody says it is such a great achievement, but it doesn’t actually feel like that to me, it just feels like sailing. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.”

He continued: “At some point you have to go, do I want to talk about doing this for the rest of my life or do I actually want to go and try it?”

When we last caught up with Dave he had just reached Carlisle Bay in Barbados, after 22 days at sea from Cape Verde. Since then he has island hopped his way around the West Indies, before a 27 day sail, the longest passage of his journey, to the Azores. From there he travelled to Ireland before making the final sail from Dublin back to England.

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Dave said: “There are a lot of mental challenges, even just spending that much time by yourself. I took some stuff out on my phone to watch, I had some stuff to read and I used audiobooks. You fill the rest of the time, so you’re not sitting there despairing about being at sea for 27 days.”

However, he added: “At the end of both long passages, I was quite sad they were ending. I’d settled into such a being at sea routine...it was a good experience.”

It might have been the trip of a lifetime, but it certainly hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Dave experienced numerous hiccups along the way, from the Boom breaking, to having to fibreglass the leaking hatch up, as he crossed the Atlantic ocean.

As for Minkie, it’s time for a well-deserved rest and some TLC before the next adventure. Perhaps a summer season on the Portuguese Islands, or maybe even a voyage on the Pacific Ocean.

But if Dave’s journey has taught him anything, it’s what matters, he explained: “I realised that material things aren’t important, it’s your family, your friends and the people you care about. That comes into focus a little bit more because you’re away from them for so long.”

Well that and just how big the world really is, Dave added: “We fly from one side of the Atlantic to another in eight hours on a plane and think nothing of it, but when you’re on a small boat, it makes you realise just how big the world actually is.”

About 500 miles off the coast of Ireland, he weathered gale eight storms, with waves reaching heights of five metres, the highest he has ever sailed through.

Dave explained: “The waves now and again would splash over the cock-pit. They were so big so you had to leave the hatch shut, all I did was shut the hatch doors, go down below and put my headphones in so I couldn’t hear it. I knew it would pass over, I knew the boat would look after me and it did.”

But Dave wouldn’t describe these as low moments, just sailing moments, as he said: “I have no regrets, none whatsoever. Even though my boat has come back a little worse for wear and I’ve been spending savings for 18 months, I wouldn’t change it.”

Posting regular updates on his Facebook page and keeping careful track of his budget, Dave has spent £11,152.48 over the course of the trip, plus £1000 before setting off.

He is has now returned to work on Saturday - he’s not a millionaire, after all.

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UNVEILING the Grey Lady at irton hall After a long battle, the brand new Grey Lady has been unveiled at Irton Hall and she was worth the wait.

This September saw a cause for celebration, in the grounds of the Lake District’s hidden jewel, Irton Hall. The brand new purposebuilt wedding and events venue, The Grey Lady, opened her doors for the first time, to hold a charity fashion show and a week later, the first wedding.

The building, which has taken two years to complete and cost around £400,000 overall, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from visitors, who have all said there is nothing quite like it in the area. They would be right of course, The Grey Lady is potentially one of the largest wedding venues in west Cumbria, it’s size, decor and amenities will make it a top choice, year-round, for couples getting wed in the western lakes.

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However, even as champagne glasses clinked on that first night, there was a slight hint of injustice in the air for owner Steve Cottrell. Following three years battling with the Lake District National Park over his temporary marquee, everything came to a head earlier this year and his planning application was refused. With the marquee still in place and weddings scheduled for the summer, Steve was taken to the high court in London and issued with an injunction ordering him to remove it immediately.

Steve explained: “That’s how serious they viewed it presumably, my solicitor said he has never known them to take such strong action against anyone before.

How can I, a small business owner, battle someone the size of the Lake District National Park with the all of their resources?”

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Relieved that the building is ready and optimistic about the future, Steve said: “I’m enthusiastic about The Grey Lady, it’s such a fantastic venue and I think it will do really well, but at the same time the treatment over the marquee does sour it a little bit.”

He added: “I have to be positive and think, we’ve got a new venue, it’s great to have it done and we’re ready to focus on The Grey Lady as the future.”

For more information visit www.irtonhall.co.uk If Steve is to put the marquee up even for one day in the future, he will be in breach of the injunction and risks being sent to prison.

He continued: “It makes me frustrated and angry at the injustice of it. A marquee on the lawn here, in the middle of nowhere, does nobody any harm. It’s bizarre considering the benefits it brings to the local economy.”

After all, a wedding at Irton Hall sees an average of 100 guests stay in the area, spending money at local businesses and creating jobs for local people.

The whole process has had a considerable effect on Steve, both professionally and personally, as he explained: “It was really hard and traumatic. It’s had an impact because I’ve had to pay a considerable amount for legal fees. It’s hit the reputation of my business because I’ve had to cancel weddings, that’s never going to do you any favours.”

The injunction resulted in Steve having to cancel two weddings and his annual music festival, Irton Hall’s Summer Line Up. He continued: “I was gutted, it was probably the lowest point of my life, having to let people down, particularly the weddings because it’s someone’s special day. It was the worst conversation I’ve ever had to have with anyone.”

“I’m enthusiastic about The Grey Lady, it’s such a fantastic venue...”

The light at the end of the tunnel though, is that however unfair Steve deemed the verdict to be, it gave him the impetus to put everything he had into completing The Grey Lady. Now that she is up and running, Irton Hall are able to hold weddings all year round, rather than just throughout the summer. They also have a number of other events in the pipeline, which wouldn’t have been possible until now, such as live music and a wedding fair later in the year.

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The Next Steps for West Cumbria Mining

Those behind the bid to bring the mining industry back to west Cumbria, give their latest update on the project.

Works are expected to last for around five to six weeks and, as always, WCM aims to minimise any impact on the local community.”

With a planning application submitted to Cumbria County Council in May and a determination on this anticipated towards the end of the year, the team at West Cumbria Mining (WCM) are focused on the next steps in the project’s progress.

The exploration programme, which is taking place from a jack-up barge offshore, is continuing to progress well with three of the six planned boreholes having been successfully completed. WCM is carrying out this exploratory work to gain further detailed information regarding the position and thickness of the coal seams and the surrounding geology.

At the end of September, WCM will began initial site investigation works on the former Marchon site. These works will enable the company to gain valuable information regarding the condition of the existing anhydrite mine drift tunnels and allow for the further collection of water samples for analysis.

The drift re-entry works will involve the removal of the existing stoppings on both drifts to enable the team of mining engineers, along with Mines Rescue, to access the drifts once they have been properly ventilated to allow fresh air to circulate. An inspection of the drifts is then planned to take place to assess their condition and the amount of refurbishment required.

WCM Communications Manager, Helen Davies, said: “The site will have a 24 hour security presence and there will be strictly no access to the public for health and safety reasons.

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The next public drop-in sessions will take place at the Haig office on Friday 6 October from 2-4pm, Thursday 26 October, from 10am-12pm and Tuesday 14 November from 2-4pm. These sessions will be aimed at giving the local community an opportunity to talk over any questions or concerns that they may have ahead of the next public update events.

To see the project planning documents, visit the Cumbria County Council website planning portal. Comments or letters of support can still be sent to developmentcontrol@ cumbria.gov.uk To keep up-to-date with the latest news on the project visit www.westcumbriamining.com or contact 01946 848333

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Emma Rydal gets d e k a o S Does “I’ve only had a few” sound familiar? A new play by Cumbrian star, Emma Rydal is about to confront the UK’s drinking issue head on.

In 2014, 58% of adults in the UK said they had drank alcohol at least once in the previous week* and a study by Alcohol Concern, reported that in 2016, 8 million people drank over the recommended units on their heaviest drinking day. As a society, we have a drink problem.

Soaked, produced by Emma’s theatre company La’al Marra Productions, has received funding from the Arts Council England and Cumbria County Council. Directed by Peter McQueen, the play will tour Cumbrian venues this autumn following the premiere at Rosehill Theatre last month.

Soaked is the first play co-produced by the theatre since its £2.7 million redevelopment.

Filled with drama and humour, but telling an important story, Soaked seeks to unnerve and provoke discussion. Emma, who has written and stars in the play, is renowned for finding comedy in the every day and Soaked is no exception. She admits she was inspired by her own life and the people around her.

She said: “I think we’re all slightly addicted to it.

“Even before Bridget Jones was writing her units down, I was keeping track of how many units I’d had and how many cigarettes, I’m a bit obsessed about it.”

She added: “There are so many people who are worried about their drinking but don’t want to talk about it. I just think it’s a story that needed telling.”

Village Hall Torpenhow Saturday 14 October 016973 71514 John Peel Theatre Wigton Friday 20 October Wigtontheatre.org Threlkeld Village Hall Friday 27 October threlkeldvillagehall.org

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Soaked tells the story of one couple and their relationship with the booze. It will look at our culture of over-drinking and the lies we tell ourselves, but also the stresses and pressures which have us reaching for the bottle and the boozy offers on the supermarket shelves.

Emma said: “I find it fascinating all the lies that people tell when talking about alcohol. I work in a bar and it really makes me laugh when people go, ‘Oh, I’ve only had a few drinks,’ but you know that you served them a whole bottle of prosecco earlier.”

Following a successful career in theatre, TV and radio, Emma, is excited to be creating something in Cumbria that will get everyone talking.

She said: “I’m absolutely terrified, because I’m really putting myself out there, but I’m excited about the buzz that I’m creating. A good piece of theatre should entertain and provoke a discussion, this is something people really want to talk about.”

And if nothing else, it’s a good excuse for a drink.

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* www,drinkaware.co.uk

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Could you be a

Volunteer?

Hundreds of volunteers give up their time to help older people across the region enjoy life, but they get out of it just as much as they put in.

Gaining new skills and valuable work experience are just two of the reasons people, of all ages, sign up to volunteer with Age UK West Cumbria. Volunteers are welcomed from the age of 16 upwards and with the oldest currently at an impressive 92 years old, there really is no limit - age or otherwise - to who can benefit from helping older members of the community to love later life.

In West Cumbria alone, Age UK currently has 440 volunteers, giving a total of 100,000 hours of their own time

every year. They provide a whole spectrum of services, from befriending socially isolated people and organising community groups, to helping in charity shops or local Age UK centres, to helping with admin, running awareness campaigns and much more.

Alyson Carney, of Age UK West Cumbria explained: “Some of our volunteers just come in and sit and chat to people, it’s somebody for them to talk to, a bit of companionship.

We have ‘befrienders’ who will go to people’s homes if they are a bit isolated or lonely, it brightens their day up and gives them something to look forward to.”

She added: “We try to provide whatever we can, if there is someone who needs our help”.

With the variety of roles on offer to those interested in volunteering with Age UK West Cumbria, the opportunities are unlimited. Some people do it to help them get back into work, with the added benefit of learning a new skill and undertaking the training provided by the charity. Students often do it as part of their coursework or Duke of Edinburgh challenge. Others simply want to socialise more.

Alyson said: “The majority of our volunteers get involved to get out of the house, to meet friends and find companionship themselves. Many want to give something back to the community. Others want to help raise money for Age UK so that we can support more older people in the community.”

Their reasons and roles may vary greatly, but all of the volunteers have one thing in common, they want to make a difference.

Alyson added: “Our volunteers really enjoy what they do, which is why we have so many. But we’re always looking for more volunteers in all areas, I don’t think we can ever have enough.”

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To find out more about volunteering contact 08443 843 843 or visit www.ageukwestcumbria.org.uk

L I L LY & C O

walk into winterland Two established Cockermouth businesses have teamed up to create something magical.

A partnership between The Allerdale Court Hotel and interiors and gift boutique, Lily & Co, sees a brand new inhotel shop open on Market Place. The newly redecorated shop and Tea Room at The Allerdale Court Hotel is everything Lily & Co is loved for. From the smell of the scented candles as you walk through the door, to the fairy lights and the LSA glassware.

Owner of Lily & Co and Indigo Lounge, next door, Dawn Bamber merged her two Cockermouth shops at the beginning of the year, but with Halloween and Christmas just around the corner, knew she wouldn’t have enough floor space for her favourite season.

She explained: “Lots of people have missed Lily’s, they’ve told me that already, so hopefully as long as they know we’re here they’ll continue to support us.”

The new venture is set to make Christmas shopping an enjoyable experience for everyone and will open three evenings a week in the festive season.

Dawn said: “It would be nice if you could go out with your girlfriends, have a laugh, do your shopping and then sit and have some fizz while somebody else does all the wrapping for you.”

Owner of the Allerdale Court Hotel, Kay Carlin, gave Dawn free reign to transform the Tea Room into something straight out of fairytale. The Alice in Wonderland theme running throughout makes for a cosy, quirky and welcoming space that all ages will enjoy.

Kay said: “Coming up to Christmas, I’ll be getting hot mulled wine, so it’ll be nice to have that and a mince pie, while Dawn wraps all your gifts up beautifully. We’ve operated as a licensed property for 20 years, so I haven’t had to change anything, it’s just a really good use of what we’ve already got.”

With beautiful gifts, festive fizz and someone taking care of Christmas, ‘tis the season to be jolly.

For more information search ‘Lily & Co at the Allerdale Court Hotel’ on Facebook.

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Suit Up for Autumn/Winter

As the leaves start to turn, it’s time to bury those board shorts at the back of the cupboard and turn your attentions to your winter wardrobe.

Fashion took a serious turn for the Autumn/Winter 2017 catwalk collections and nothing says you mean business like the suit. Contrary to some beliefs, the suit isn’t going anywhere, in fact this season it is back in abundance.

Doubling Up

Image courtesy of Steed

The suiting trend leading the way this autumn, is the double breasted, broad shouldered style, straight out of the 1980s.

Jackets worn boxy and unbuttoned have a cutting edge vibe, while business types will enjoy proper takes on the style.

Wide Pleats

Looser tailoring has been making a dramatic comeback for the past few seasons and the mid-rise, pleated trouser was popular on the runways this time around. Worn slouchy and unstructured, the wide leg is a cut above the rest.

Statement Suits

The suit is going nowhere, it is only getting more adventurous. From colours and patterns to cuts, the classic suit is making a statement. Mix things up and team smart suits with t shirts and trainers, one of the easiest ways to make an impact.

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Silk and Chic

Image courtesy of Steed

All Tied Up

The re-emergence of the neck tie, seen at labels such as Balenciaga, marks a return to business-casual dressing. The tie is an easy way to sharpen up everyday work wear, but expect to see it also worn in true ironic form.

Liven up tailoring with a sleek, silk shirt underneath, the bolder the better. The extravagant prints usually spotted in the summer months are sticking around and pajama styles, inspired by luxurious sleepwear are very much made for wear outside of the bedroom.

Slogan Knits

Getting one up on the slogan tee of spring/summer, this season welcomes the graphic knit. Knitwear worn underneath blazers, with tailored trousers or jeans, will be bold and bright, emblazoned with messages of love and hope.

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The aTeliers Top Tips To... finding your perfect hairdressers Ok, so in the last article we looked at the fear of or even going to a new hairdressers.

By the way this is phobia called Tonsure phobia derived from Greek, ‘tonsure’ meaning to cut and ‘phobia’ meaning deep dread. You never know might be useful in a pub quiz. So now you know you have nothing to worry about, heres our top tips for choosing a new hairdressers.

this way you will get a good feel for the salon and your stylist with zero commitment. A real professional will sit down with you and ask questions to build a clear picture of what you want and then offer several solutions.

If the stylist walks up behind you looks at you through the mirror and asks so what are we doing with your hair today then, just get up and leave.

Ask around for referrals I know this sounds obvious however has the salon got a good reputation in the community, or if you like some ones hair at work or at the gym just go ask them, I’m sure they’d be delighted to tell you as it will be a great compliment.

Don’t go on pricing What we mean by this is if a salon is heavily discounting services its probably struggling to keep it’s clients, a good salon will have no problem keeping its regular clientele. Also if a salon is cutting prices it will have to make profit somewhere else probably by using cheep substandard products and hiring inexperienced staff.

What does the salon look like Is the outside clean well kept and look professional, or does it need painted and have words missing from its sign, this will be a good indication of the salon owners attention to detail and therefore standards.

Call them Choose a salon you like the look of and just give them a call. Check out how polite they are on the phone, are they professional and helpful in answering your questions or do they sound unenthusiastic and rushed. This will give a clue to the level of training in that salon.

Call in for a consultation By now you should be getting a clearer picture of your ideal salon, if your still unsure just go in and ask for a consultation, most salons will be only too happy to offer a free consultation

Cutting edge or classic You will probably have a good sense of what your style is, if it’s trendy cutting edge then look for a salon that reflects this, it’s decor will be vibrant it will probably have a younger team and will have loads of social media posts on instagram etc. A more modern/ classic salon will have a more professional ambiance the stylists will be well groomed and probably have a colour dress code to portray the right image.

We hope this helps and gives you more confidence in choosing your perfect salon. The team at the Atelier.

P.S. As you will have guessed we offer free consultations, just call us on 01900 828484 or come in, one of our artists will be only too happy to advise you.

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NOW TRENDING In the age of social media, celebrities are more influential than ever when it comes to fashion.

Sharing photos of their outfits with the world via social media sites, such as Instagram has led to them becoming style icons in their own right.

The rise of reality stars such as ‘Geordie Shore’s’ Gaz Beadle, has transformed men’s fashion. Many have even brought out their own brands, Gaz can regularly be seen on his Instagram page, sporting his own lines, 11 Degrees and Level 1.

Meanwhile model, Leon Scott favours brands such as Bee Inspired, Sik Silk and Illusive.

Thanks to these influences, men’s clothing has taken a massive leap. Skinny jeans are now standard attire, with even skinnier joggers appearing on the scene. Meanwhile, outerwear collections have become an extension of the trendy wares worn underneath.

Headwear is no longer an afterthought.Thanks to brands such as Twinzz, caps are a huge trend all of their own and the men’s clothing store, K2 Fashion in Workington stocks over 20 different colours and styles.

As always, K2 Fashion welcomes an array of new brands for the new season. This autumn, new additions to the rails include, the modern and fresh styles of Gym King and the trendy Illusive and comfortable streetwear, Kings Will Dream.

Meanwhile an impressive Superdry collection is stocked year-round, including t-shirts, hoodies, joggers and jackets.

Owner of K2 Fashion, Mandy Akitt said: “We may be a small store but our range is big.

“We keep one eye on what’s happening with the trends and freshen up our ranges season to season to fit the fashion demands, stocking all sizes available from XS to XXL.” However, it’s not just the best in leisurewear that is on offer at K2 Fashions. British menswear brand, Marc Darcy, renowned for offering designer tailoring for affordable prices, can also be found in store.

Mandy added: “If you need a suit for a special occasion, whether you’re looking for a fab tailored jacket or a full three piece, Marc Darcy combines superb detail and quality, and they all look great with jeans.”

Visit K2 Fashion at 22 Murray Rd, Workington, open Tuesday - Sunday, from 10am - 5pm.

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THE BEST-DRESSED GUEST The dog days might be over, but the wedding season shows no signs of slowing down.

The rich, romantic hues, crisp air and gorgeous natural backdrops make autumn an increasingly popular choice for couples saying “I do”. For their guests however, this means a minefield of potential venues, elusive dress codes and very unpredictable weather. These looks are worthy of ‘best dressed guest’ status at an autumn wedding, come rain or shine.

True Romance The floral fanatica of summer is sticking around, but for winter think whimsical patterns on black backdrops. Designers such as Gucci, Valentino and Alexander McQueen sent dresses featuring muted colours, patchwork fabrics and prints, down the runway. This romantic style translates perfectly into autumn and winter weddings.

Suit Up The tailoring trend works perfectly as an alternative look for wedding guests. A trouser suit can be just as formal as a dress whilst simultaneously screaming cutting edge. Pronounced shoulders, double breasted cuts and nipped in styles are the footing of the new season. Choose rich, autumnal colours or opt for a luxe fabric, see velvet, to avoid looking too casual.

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Maximum Effect Not just for when the sun is shining, a long sleeved, loose silhouetted maxi dress, works exceptionally well for an autumn or winter wedding guest look. Pick a dark floral print, seen everywhere this season and hide a pair of heeled boots underneath. That’s the outdoor wedding covered.

Affluent Fabrics The cooler weather means heavier, more extravagant fabrics come into play and touch-me textures were a big deal on this season’s catwalks. Velvet, fur and feathers are popular at special occasions, they look luxurious as well as keeping limbs warmer. Throw on a fur stole on to keep shoulders warm and add instant allure.

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Fancy Tights Tights are having a moment. But forget the 80 deniers, we’re talking lace, fishnets and florals. Thanks to fashion week, hosiery is longer an afterthought, pantyhose with personality are holding down outfits all on their own. This is great news for wedding guests who want to wear shorter dresses and is a cost-effective way to update a look.

Twinkle Toes Transform a lacklustre outfit with some decedent footwear.

Giving another meaning to the term statement shoes, these crystal-laden, decorative shoes in brocade fabrics, look like they’ve been pulled straight from the royal archive. They are fit for a princess but work equally well on the feet of a winter wedding guest, just make sure to opt for a closed toe.

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The annual Stoptober anti-smoking campaign is set to embrace vaping for the first time, in line with draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Until now, the government has avoided the promotion of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid. However, this year’s Stoptober campaign will include vaping in its marketing material, after polls revealed that e-cigarettes were the most popular tool used by smokers to help kick the habit in 2016.

According to statistics collated by Stoptober organisers, over half of those who gave up smoking last year used one of the devices, either to temporarily deal with cravings or as a long-term alternative to cigarettes.

Figures from the Office of National Statistics show that over a quarter of adults were classed as regular smokers in 2000. This number has been in sharp decline year-on-year, with just 15 percent of adults in the UK classed as regular smokers in 2016. Proof positive that the UK is getting the message when it comes to the link between smoking and serious debilitating health conditions.

However, this data fails to account for the number of people eschewing smoking for e-cigarettes, a trend noticed by Dean Whitehead of Alauna Vapour Store, which is one of Cumbria’s longest established retailers of e-liquids, e-cigs and assorted paraphernalia.

Dean explained: “We’ve definitely noticed an increase in the number of middle-aged and elderly people switching over to e-cigarettes.

“As the popularity of vaping increases, it perhaps gives the older population a bit more confidence to try an alternative.”

The NHS website now describes e-cigarettes as “a great way to help combat nicotine cravings”, adding that the devices carry “a fraction of the risk” of regular cigarettes, leading some to speculate that vaping could eventually be available via the National Health Service to help long-term smokers beat their addiction.

Professor Gina Radford, the government’s deputy chief medical officer, also agreed in a recent interview that e-cigs were playing “an important role” in helping people to quit smoking. Alongside several other factors, including the introduction of standardised packaging, the implementation of display bans in shops and increased taxation on tobacco products, all of which were implemented in the past twelve months as part of legislation aimed at restricting the marketing powers of tobacco manufacturers.

Stoptober begins on October 1. For further information on the campaign, or for help and advice on smoking cessation visit www.nhs.uk/oneyou/Stoptober.

Find your nearest Alauna vapour store: Workington, 9 Oxford Street, 01900 601 099 Whitehaven, 56 Roper Street, 01946 696 513 Cockermouth, 74 Main Street, 01900 822 280 33

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THE BRIDE

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After a busy summer wedding season, Make-Up Artist Bridget Foster offers some insight for brides-to-be planning their big day this autumn.

As I’m at the age where all my friends seem to be getting married, I’ve been flat out with bridal make-up all season.

Organising and preparing everything has been essential to ensure that the mornings run smoothly.

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By Bridget Foster

The more experience you have, the more organised you can be for your clients. Being both a guest and the Make-Up Artist can pile a lot of pressure on me for the day, however, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I do wedding make-up every Saturday morning, so for any brides planning their wedding, it’s useful to know what to expect and what to take into consideration on the morning of your big day.

Time of wedding and amount of people getting ready This needs careful planning. Make up needs around ½ hour per head and hair can be 40 minutes to an hour depending on the hair itself, so booking a separate hair stylist if you have a few bridesmaids will give each person more time to relax or get other things done. We hate an empty chair, as it means time is being wasted and we don’t have any time to spare.

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I do get a lot of people asking if I could “just” add this or “just” do that. It’s all or nothing, as everything needs scheduled in. “Just” will not do.

A schedule can seem a bit overly organised, but it works.

Every person knows what time they need to be sat in a chair and the morning flows much better, allowing people a time to eat and to organise themselves. It’s a nightmare turning up to guests who haven’t showered or are not ready to have their make-up done.

Find out how the photographer works and schedule them in. Ideally towards the end of the schedule, as not everybody is comfortable being photographed with no make-up on, in their Primark pyjamas. This also gives bridesmaids time to sort out their own children if needed, especially if the bride needs some adult time. Just bear in mind it is a busy morning and at times not always safe for children if hot tongs and plugs are visible.

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Fragrance, Lipstick and powder A lipstick that you can reapply throughout the day, such as, after food and drinks is really useful to have in your handbag.

Bobbi Brown in Almost Pink has been my most popular product, it gives a sheer, dewy look and is in a natural lip shade that suits the majority.

As a guest a weddings, I have never even been asked to touch up, it’s simply not needed. I have done this for over 10 years, so make-up not lasting is certainly not something I worry about. An occasional press of powder on the T-Zone is all that’s required during the day’s celebrations.

Area This has been the main issue for me lately; hair and make-up need space, we have a lot of kit and need room to work on our clients. Discuss with your make-up and hair artists what they need and if they are experienced they probably know the venue well and will let you know what they need.

Light is essential for both. We need to be able to see what we are doing. I understand that many clients believe we work miracles but we can’t produce light from a magic wand.

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YOUR BIRTH RIGHT

After the birth of her son, a west Cumbrian woman felt empowered to help other mums-to-be have a positive birthing experience.

The term Hypnobirthing might bring a number of preconceptions to mind, many of which may not be positive.

The reality, however, is far from any of the old cliches and could be one of the most positive and empowering experiences you ever choose to have.

to make it the experience you want it to be, and to help you understand how to achieve that.

“It’s about combining the knowledge that you learn from the course and working with your own caregivers, to ensure that you have the best birth possible for you and your partner, at the start of your life as a family.”

Empowered by a successful home birth with Ruben and discussions with both other women who had chosen Hypnobirthing and other Hypnobirthing Teachers, Tamsin felt strongly that this was something every woman should at least have the option of. As West Cumbria does not currently have anyone who can fulfill that role, she made the decision to train as a Hypnobirthing teacher herself.

Tamsin will hold a Hypnobirthing taster session on Sunday 22 October at the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington, which will provide an insight into what Hypnobirthing is, and how it can positively impact the pregnancy and birth experience. The first four week course will then commence on Sunday 5 November at Braithwaite Village Hall.

Far from being unconventional, Hypnobirthing is for anyone and everyone. From first and subsequent babies, to those who have an extreme fear of giving birth.

To put it simply, Hypnobirthing is a full antenatal education, which goes through the physiology of giving birth and allows mums-to-be and their birthing partners to make an informed decision about the type of birth that they want.

The hypnotherapy aspect comes in with the learning of breathing techniques and relaxation methods to assist with the discomforts of birth. Most importantly, Hypnobirthing is about being in control of your own birth, whether that be a home birth, hospital or planned cesarean.

Tamsin added: “In society, birth is often depicted as a negative experience. It shouldn’t be that way, and I would like to help reframe the expectations of how it should be.

I want to remove people’s fears and anxieties around birth and to empower women. The best tools you have are your own mind and body.”

To book onto the taster session or course and for more information visit www.westcumbriahypnobirthing.com

Tamsin Graham discovered Hypnobirthing whilst pregnant with her son Ruben. After hearing many stories from women whose experiences of pregnancy and birth were linked to negative feelings, particularly surrounding availability of information and lack of options, she started to look for an alternative antenatal class. Tamsin, who believes passionately that pregnant women deserve to have access to wider information about the choices available to them, explained: “The Hypnobirthing course is all about helping you to take back responsibility for your pregnancy and birth, T h e We s t C u m b r i a G u i d e

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Mushroom Ragout

Extracted from David Tanis Market Cooking

by David Tanis (Artisan Books).

Copyright © 2017.

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This mushroom stew uses mostly cultivated mushrooms, with help from an infusion made with a handful of dried porcini, which adds deep flavor. (You may want to add some dark chicken broth too.) But do try to add at least a few fresh wild mushrooms.

A half pound of chanterelles won’t break the bank.

As it simmers, the herbaceous mushroom stew gains character. Serve it as a sauce for pasta or polenta, or on its own with garlic toast.

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1 1/2 pounds cultivated brown mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitakes, or portobellos 1/2 pound pale wild mushrooms, such as chanterelles (or use cultivated king trumpet or oyster mushrooms) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 1 teaspoon chopped sage or rosemary Pinch of crushed red pepper or cayenne 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 small ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups Porcini Mushroom Broth or Dark Chicken Broth (page 460) 1 tablespoon butter 3 garlic cloves, grated or minced 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Add 1 more tablespoon of oil to the pan and turn the heat to high. Add the brown mushrooms, season lightly, and stir-fry until nicely colored, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the thyme, sage, crushed red pepper, and tomato paste.

Add the tomatoes, stir well, and cook for 1 minute.

Season again with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with the flour, stir to incorporate, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the onion.

Add 1 cup of the broth and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup broth and cook for 2 minutes. The sauce should have a gravy-like consistency; thin with more broth if necessary. Adjust the seasoning. (The stew can be prepared to this point several hours, or a day, ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before proceeding.)

Put the butter and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter begins to brown, add the chanterelles, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 2 minutes, until cooked through and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and parsley, stir to coat the mushrooms, and cook for 1 minute more.

Add the chanterelles to the mushroom stew and serve.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

In the mushrooms, keeping the two colors separate, and trim the tough stems; or, if using shiitakes, remove the stems entirely. (Save the stems for broth.)

Slice the mushrooms about 1/8 inch thick.

Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

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Velvety Green Leek Soup

Extracted from David Tanis Market Cooking

by David Tanis (Artisan Books).

Copyright © 2017.

Photographs by Evan Sung.

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The pureed leeks in the soup provide body as well as flavor, and a handful of rice gives it a smooth consistency.

For a striking green taste and color, let the soup cool completely before blending in the spinach. And take the time to strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve for the silkiest texture.

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6 medium leeks (about 3 pounds) 4 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper 4 garlic cloves, grated or minced Pinch of cayenne 1/2 cup white rice 8 cups Blond Chicken Broth (page 460), heated, or hot water, or as needed 10 ounces baby spinach, washed Grated nutmeg 1/2 cup crème fraîche 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives 2 tablespoons thinly sliced tarragon

Trim the leeks of the tough outer layers and the root ends. Halve lengthwise and chop the white and tender green parts (discard the tough gray-green parts) into 1/2-inch pieces. Swish the chopped leeks in a large bowl of warm water, then let them float to the surface so sand and dirt can sink to the bottom of the bowl. Lift the leeks from the water, leaving any sediment behind. To make sure no grit remains, soak them again in fresh water, then lift out and drain.

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, season well with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until wilted, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the garlic, cayenne, and rice and cook for 1 minute.

Add the hot broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the rice is very soft, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

Using a blender, puree the spinach with the cooled soup mixture, working in batches if necessary. Strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan; discard any fibrous solids. Adjust the seasoning and add a little nutmeg.

Thin the soup with broth or water if necessary.

To preserve the bright green color, don’t reheat the soup until just before serving. Then garnish each serving with a tablespoon of crème fraîche and a sprinkling of chives and tarragon.

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Bonfire Night Recipes Remember, remember...once the bonfire is crackling, the fireworks are lit and sparks are flying, you’ll need some comfort foods to keep you cosy. These warming recipes are perfect for enjoying while gathered around the bonfire or with a sparkler in the back garden.

Traditional Toffee Apples

Cheesy Catherine Wheels

Try topping the traditional bonfire snack with your favourite treats.

Simon Rimmer’s cheese and tomato pastries are the perfect savoury snack to nibble on while you admire the catherine wheels.

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10 wooden skewers (or lolly sticks) 10 Golden Delicious apples, scrubbed 350g Fairtrade light soft brown sugar 2 tsp white wine vinegar 35g unsalted English butter 2 tbsp golden syrup

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2 tbsp Halloween sprinkles 2 tbsp sugar stars 20g ginger snap biscuits, crushed

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Insert a wooden skewer or lolly stick into the stalk end of each apple. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.

Put the sugar in a heavy-based pan with 120ml cold water and heat gently, stirring until it dissolves. Bring to the boil and add the vinegar, butter and golden syrup.

Boil gently for 12 minutes, until it has reached the soft-crack stage (138°C on a sugar thermometer, or the point at which a little of the mixture, dropped into cold water, forms threads that bend slightly before breaking).

Dip the bottom two-thirds of the apple in the toffee, turning to coat. Working quickly, add your decorations to each apple. Get creative, try sprinkles, sugar stars or ginger snap biscuit crumbs. Leave to set on the baking parchment for 15 minutes

0.25g red peppers, finely chopped 5 g oregano, finely chopped 5 g marjoram, finely chopped 50 g ham, roasted and chopped 100 ml tomato passata 1 sheets rolled puff pastry 25 g mozzarella, grated

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Combine the pepper, oregano, marjoram and ham in a bowl.

Spread the tomato topping on the rolled puff pastry, leaving a 2.5cm border at each end.Scatter over the ham mixture and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top.

Roll up tightly and fold in the pastry ends to form a cylinder. Chill for about 20 minutes before slicing into 1cm thick rounds.

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Vegan Lentil & Carrot Goulash

By Kat Hale

One of the most popular dishes at Kat’s Kitchen is our goulash.

With the trees now displaying their autumnal colours; it’s the perfect time for making a fantastic goulash. It can be served with rice, potatoes, with dumplings or as we do in the café, served with freshly baked garlic bread.

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2 tbs vegetable oil 1 large white onions diced 0.5 kg peeled and diced carrots 2 cloves garlic – finely chopped 1 tbs ground paprika 1 tbs whole caraway seeds 200 g puy lentils (rinsed) 1 ltr veg stock 1 tbs tomato puree Salt and pepper

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Fry onions for approx 5 mins (until translucent) on medium high Add carrots, garlic, paprika and caraway – fry for 5-10 mins on medium heat Add lentil, stock and tomato puree Bring to boil Cover and turn down heat; cook until lentils are soft – approximately 40 mins Serve with rice, potatoes, dumplings or garlic bread

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

Bramble Cocktail

Spiced Cider Margarita

This autumnal classic and very British cocktail is ideal this time of year, with blackberries in abundance and the perfect balance of sweet meets sour. Super quick and easy to make.

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50ml gin 25ml lemon juice 25ml sugar syrup 20ml crème de mûre Blackberries to garnish

Method Combine the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar syrup in a glass tumbler. Stack to the top with crushed ice.

Pour the crème de mûre over the top, to create a pretty marbling effect. Decorate with blackberries and enjoy.

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60ml spiced apple cider 25ml Cointreau 25ml tequila For garnish: apple slices, sugar and ground cinnamon.

Method Combine the sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl, dip the rim of the glass in sugar syrup and then coat in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.

In a shaker; combine the tequila and cointreau and shake over ice. Pour into the glass and top with the spiced cider.

(If you can't find spiced cider, you can easily infuse your own with fresh chilli.)

Decorate with Apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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50ml apple vodka 20ml sugar syrup Spiced ginger beer Ground Nutmeg Mini crab apple for decoration

Method Combine the vodka, sugar syrup and ice in a shaker. Pour in a chilled coup and top with the spiced ginger beer.

Decorate with a mini crab apple and a sprinkle of nutmeg (optional).

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FOOD & DRINK

By Gerard Richardson MBE

Life really is too short to drink poor wine.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of buying sub £5 a bottle wines to save cash but is it really good value? Yeah, I know what you're thinking, he’s a wine merchant so of course he will say no but for once in my tall tale telling life, I'm backed up by facts as well as experience.

At a fiver a bottle, less than ten bob is actually spent on the liquid because of bottles, packaging, staff and taxes but as a lot of these are relatively fixed, the amount jumps dramatically the higher you go.

At a tenner, you get six times the amount spent on the liquid and that jumps to a whopping 16 times at £20 and for those sceptics among you, trust me, once you go for a tenner, you can’t go back.

Wine of the month: Chocolate Box Cabernet, Australia. Rich, velvety and packed with fruit. £16.99

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West Cumbria’s sports bulletin

Workington Reds

Workington TOWN

WORDS: JOHN WALSH

WORDS: JOHN WALSH

In truth, it hasn’t been an exhilarating start to the new season by Workington Reds.

Languishing deep in the bottom half of the Evo Stik Premier League table is not what anyone envisaged after the opening game of the season.

Reds were three-nil up inside the first 20 minutes, and although not as impressive in the second-half had opened their account with a 3-1 win. But the team then went eight games – half of them drawn – before producing their best performance of the campaign to beat Altrincham 5-2.

It’s been the lack of consistency which has cost Reds so far.

Outstanding at their best, but pretty moderate at their worst, that has been the pattern which sees them where they are.

Joint managers Dave Hewson and Lee Andrews have not been helped by regular injuries.

Nathan Waterston and Rob Wilson have been long-term absentees; Gary Rowntree has not been ready to start while Sam Smith has also had a couple of set-backs. The Latest player to join those on the sidelines is striker Jack Ryan who suffered a twisted knee in the unlucky 3-2 defeat at Shaw Lane.

It has to be said, too, that Reds have not enjoyed the best of luck. Two games, at Grantham and Shaw Lane, have been lost to blatant offside goals. On at least three occasions the opposition goalkeeper has picked-up the man of the match award.

Reds are traditionally slow starters, and there is no outstanding team in the League this year, so all is not lost. But the wafer thin squad does need augmenting before it does become too late.

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Workington Town are looking for a new coach ahead of the 2018 season after parting company with Dave Clark.

Hammered 56-6 at Derwent Park by local rivals Whitehaven in the final game of the season it proved to be the Australian’s last match in charge.

Clark had inherited a tough job as Town adapted to relegation with a reduced budget and a less experienced squad of players. Although he achieved his target of leading the club into the Super Eights differences with certain players affected later performances and availability.

For the last game with Haven he only had the option of here wingers and a prop on the subs bench. It proved crucial as Whitehaven built on a 12-6 interval lead to runaway with the game.

Town chairman Gary Mossop was at pains to say that the club and Clark had parted on good terms and he thanked him for his efforts in testing circumstances. Workington will not be short of applicants for the vacant coaching role and time is on their side to see which applications drop through the letterbox, or are sent in by email. Will it be a locallybased coach or will the club be looking to recruit from further afield?

Finances have improved from a year ago with some prudent housekeeping and the club should be in a better position to push for a promotion challenge next time round. There should certainly be no Toronto Wolfpack around to contend with, although Bradford Bulls are falling to the third tier for the first time and clearly have the potential to be a major force.

But, whatever the make-up of League One, Workington supporters are in for an interesting two months as a new coach arrives and he starts recruiting his squad for the 2018 season.

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HAVEN

BY CRAIG WISHART

It’s been an up and down Super 8 series for Haven but they have given themselves every opportunity of promotion next season.

matches anywhere. It was a huge task but Haven performed admirably and the 36 -18 score line did not demonstrate the spirit of the Cumbrians.

They will face York in the playoff semi-final, win that and they’re one match away from the Championship.

Back on English soil Haven and secured a solid win over their semi-final opponents York before destroying local rivals Workington in the final match of the season.

Haven had a shaky start in the Super 8’s when they went down to promotion rivals Barrow. The loss at home pushed them onto the back foot but they bounced back with a resounding win over Gateshead before slipping up against Doncaster.

There was another win against Keighley before Haven faced league leaders Toronto on the other side of the Atlantic in what must be one of the toughest away

That was the final regular season match of stalwart Craig Calvert and Captain Scott McAvoy who will be sorely missed next year.

Finally congratulations must go to Haven coach Carl Forster who was awarded League One coach of the year in his first season in the top job.

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It’s a women’s game for the west Cumbrian team tackling stereotypes in sport.

Along with the weekly matches, the team organise regular social events as well as fundraising for charity.

Campaigns such as Sport England’s This Girl Can, have taken huge strides to encourage more women to take up sport.

However, one west Cumbian women’s Rugby Union team are way ahead of the game.

Charlotte, who is responsible for the team’s media presence, their kit and equipment, said: “It’s a good way to get out of the house and to have some adult time. When you’re running and focusing on something, it’s a great way to release energy and stress. If you’ve had a bad day, there’s always people who will make you laugh and smile. ”

The Workington Zebra Finches began two years ago with just a couple of local women meeting up to train. Now there are 45 players registered with the club and last season, in a huge achievement for the team, seven of them were picked to play for the county.

The ladies are on a mission to bring women’s rugby to Workington and are appealing to potential players, aged 17 and upwards, to put their doubts to one side and join them on the pitch.

Vice-Captain, Charlotte Bowman said: “I think some people are embarrassed, they think they aren’t fit enough to play sport. But rugby is anyone’s sport, you don’t have to be fit, the fitness and stamina comes with the training.

“It’s a sport for everybody, you don’t have to be skinny, it’s for all sizes, shapes and ages.”

Charlotte, got involved through a friend, but although she played rugby at school, she insists that no previous experience on the playing field is necessary.

She explained: “The experience comes with training and playing the games. We’re in a development league, so there’s not too much pressure. When we go out there we do want to win, but it’s also about playing the game and developing each person into a confident player.”

The Zebra Finches meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm - 8pm and with the season kicking off at the beginning of October, they are looking for new players and people to help out with non-physical roles.

Charlotte said: “Ladies rugby is getting more and more awareness, but because it’s the game of rugby, people are often put off. If you ask anybody who plays...they have learnt so many teamship and social skills.

“We all get on and support each other, we’re not just a team we’re a family.”

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range Rover velar The Range Rover Velar brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family.

Designed to fill the white space between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, Velar offers levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment. This is a new type of Range Rover for a new type of customer.

Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director, Jeremy Hicks said: “The new Range Rover Velar is a stunning addition to the Range Rover family, it enhances a model line-up that originally defined the luxury SUV segment and continues to do so.

Velar brings increased choice to new and existing customers in a growing SUV market. It leads the way in terms of design, usable technology, new materials and of course Land Rover’s legendary go anywhere, do anything capability.

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“It leads the way in terms of design, usable technology, new materials and of course Land Rover’s legendary go anywhere, do anything capability.”

Velar’s design is beautifully balanced, from its powerful proportions to its continuous waist line through to the taut tapered lines of the rear. The generous wheelbase contributes significantly to its elegance while helping to provide a spacious interior. The large alloy wheels – in particular the range of 22-inch designs – optimise the vehicle’s stunning silhouette, while further enhancing Velar’s dramatic presence.

Unique in the segment, Velar offers a sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative to leather. The Dapple Grey material was developed together with Kvadrat, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles, and is complemented with Suedecloth inserts in Ebony or Light Oyster.

The light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body, together with double-wishbone front- and Integral Link rear suspension provides the perfect basis for agile handling, superior ride comfort and outstanding refinement. It also delivers exceptional levels of crash protection, and Velar has been developed to meet the most demanding crash test regulations worldwide.

Combined with a comprehensive restraints system that includes six airbags, and a suite of advanced driver assistance systems including Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist (standard on HSE) and an Adaptive Speed Limiter, Velar integrates the latest safety technology.

Advanced technology is pivotal to the contemporary design, the full-LED headlights are the most slender ever to appear on a production Land Rover vehicle. The flush deployable door handles emphasise Velar’s reductive, sculptured form, and contribute to the low drag coefficient from only 0.32 – this is the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced.

Look inside Velar’s interior and you will see elegant simplicity, sophistication and refinement. An unwavering belief in reductionism has been fully employed, with switches being kept to an absolute minimum to help create a calm sanctuary.

Velar features a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, four-corner air suspension, (available on 300PS Diesel and 380PS Petrol engines) class-leading ground clearance of up to 251mm (213mm with coil springs), class-leading wading depth of up to 650mm (600mm with coil springs) and Land Rover’s unmatched suite of traction technologies including Terrain Response 2 (optional) and All Terrain Progress Control (optional). Velar – like all Range Rovers – offers world-class all-terrain capability.

Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, Velar will be produced at the company’s Solihull production facility, UK. It is on sale now in the UK and Europe and in over 170 markets worldwide.

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Half Term Bucket List They’re one term down already and fuelled with excitement for the 31st, but before we get to the ghosts and ghouls, there’s a whole week to keep the little monsters occupied. This half-term there’s plenty going on to capture their imaginations and no, there’s not a fancy dress costume in sight. Get these dates in the diary now.

The Big Draw

27 October, Florence Arts Centre Once again, this October, Florence Arts Centre will take part in the nationwide festival of drawing, The Big Draw. This year’s theme, Living Lines, is designed to get things moving, whether that be animated, theatrical, illusionary, technical or just very messy. Open to everyone, the Big Draw Day on Friday 27 October, offers an opportunity for budding artists of all ages and abilities to get creative. Last year’s event saw over 100 people get their scribble on at Florence, keep an open mind and expect to experience interpretations of movement in all forms, from stop-motion to flip-books. www.florenceartscentre.com

Wild Art Week

23 - 27 October, Whitehaven Coast The National Trust has organised a whole week of arty activities to keep idle hands busy during half term. Wild Art Week which takes place all week on the coast at Whitehaven, will provide giant chalks, artists’ easels and all the inspiring views a kid could wish for. Wild Art Week offers budding Picassos the rare chance to go wild and express themselves in the great outdoors. Meeting at the Wellington Lodge above the harbour, the events are free and there’s no need to book, participants can just turn up on the day. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 60

Workington Dance Festival 21 - 26 October, Carnegie Theatre

Get your dancing shoes on at the Carnegie Theatre, where the Dance Section of the annual Workington Musical Festival will be held from 21 - 26 October. Proud to be the oldest in the north, the festival celebrates the very best in dance, music and verse, with performances from across the county and beyond. Tickets to the dance performances are available on the door for each day of the festival. www.carnegietheatre.co.uk

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Wordsworth House

21 - 26 October, Cockermouth William Wordsworth’s childhood home has a whole host of inspiring activities on offer over the half term week. On Saturday, go wild just as William and Dorothy did, on the Dumbledore and Horniegoggle trail, hunting for wild words and wonderful creatures in the house and garden. On Monday, roll up your sleeves and try your hand making a traditional Cumbrian Clap Bread in the kitchen. On Tuesday, let nature awaken your creativity and make a piece of wild art. Write with a quill and ink and learn about 18th-century letter writing on Wednesday and then curl up by the fire and listen to the servants tell spooky tales on Thursday. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

50 Things Activity Day 26 October, Whitehaven Coast

On Thursday 26 October, round up the family, pack a picnic and enjoy an outdoorsy day on the west coast. The ‘50 things Activity Day’ encourages everyone to tick 50 essential outdoor activities off their bucket list, from hunting for fossils, building a den and making a mud pie, to creating a home for wildlife and flying a kite. Then take yourselves off to roll down a big hill, go for a barefoot walk, make a daisy chain and try a spot of bird watching. This is a free event, so just turn up on the day, but make sure you dress for the weather, those cliff tops can be chilly. And be prepared to get muddy. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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

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Jackdaws

By Danielle Murphy

A magnificent bird that is somewhat misunderstood, Danielle Murphy gets familiar with the Jackdaw.

Jackdaws are the smallest member of the corvid or crow family, which also includes raven, carrion crow and jay.

Similar to other Corvids these beautiful birds is extremely adaptable, living in farmland woodland or even the urban cities.

However, despite them having slightly spooky connotations these animals are amazing. Some say they are only second to parrots when it comes to intelligence. So, next time you are walking through the woods and you hear the jackdaw call, don’t be afraid, enjoy the moment because he’s probably going to remember you.

They are known for being witty, sly and watchful and this is down to their enormous intelligence. They have been known to use tools, hack their way into bird feeders and unusually enough they even have the ability to recognize and remember human faces. In the past they have been known to be trained to even steal cash from cash machines.

As well as their mastermind brains, these birds also have a soft spot for their mates. They form strong bonds and are renowned for their loyalty to their mate; even pairs that haven’t bred successfully have been known to stay together.

Jackdaws are not seasonal birds as they can be seen in abundance all year round. However they do have a slightly creepy aura surrounding them. The call of a crow is probably Hollywood’s favorite introduction to a scary scene, and let’s be honest when you are out walking alone and you hear the call of a crow, you pick up the pace a little bit.

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A unique event on the shores of Derwentwater this October, is music to our ears.

If you go down to the lake today, you’re in for a big surprise.

In celebration of World Singing Day, on 21 October, a local musician is organising a special wild singing event at Friars Cragg in Keswick. Whether pitch perfect or a shower soprano, everyone is invited to stretch their vocal chords, in this spectacular location.

Not religious, or political, World Singing Day was founded in 2012 with the aim to “unite the global family through song and be a catalyst for world peace.” It is an annual, worldwide celebration of common humanity that promotes community, connection, and global well-being.

West Cumbrian-based singer/songwriter, Dave Camlin, who leads a number of choirs and musical projects, is bringing the event to Keswick, he explained: “World Singing Day is a fantastic opportunity to take part in a day of singing with thousands of other people across the world. You don't have to be a confident singer, and the songs we're going to sing are all either well-known, like What a Wonderful World, or easy to pick up.

“Whether you already sing in a choir or just fancy a good sing outdoors with some like-minded folk, World Singing Day is a great opportunity to raise your voice as part of a global movement.”

Members of Dave's ‘Sing In! and Sing Owt!’ community choirs will be there on the day to lead the singing, but vocalists don’t need to be part of a choir, be able to read music or even think of themselves as a singer to take part in the Wild Sing.

Dave, who is one part of a capella band, Mouthful, continued: “I can't sing the praises of group singing highly enough.

Singing is part of our birthright as humans, it's been a way of building trust and cooperation since before we even had language.”

Dave believes that singing is not only great fun, but has huge health benefits and helps to build meaningful relationships with people, he said: “It lifts your spirits, helps you meet new people and gets you involved in your community. The health benefits are enormous. Singing in a group helps to increase your 'vagal tone' which is an important aspect of wellbeing and part of the reason why it feels so good.”

He added: “It's a way of communicating with each other that gets right past our differences; it literally helps people to get on with each other better.”

Add to that the serene location and magnificent scenery of Friars Cragg and it makes for a hit combination.

Dave will also be running a singing workshop at Keswick Museum in the afternoon, where participants can learn some of the songs ahead of the main event, which starts at 5.30pm at Friars Cragg.

There’s no catch, just turn up and sing your heart out.

Lyric sheets and MP3 downloads are available for the songs ahead of the day.

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Bonfire Nights Silloth Bonfire and Fireworks

Saturday 21 October, 6pm Silloth Airfield Funfair and food available, £2 per adult, £1 per child, Under 5s free

Cockermouth Firework Display Sunday 5 November, 6pm Memorial Gardens

Fireworks at Maryport RLC Saturday 4 November Maryport Arlfc

Swinside Inn’s Bonfire Night Saturday November, 5pm - 11pm Newlands Valley, Keswick, Firework display with live music and BBQ, £2 per person, under 11s free

Bonfire Night at Whitehaven Coast Sunday 5 November, 6pm - 8pm A cliff top bonfire high above Whitehaven, meet at the Wellington Lodge/Candlestick area above the harbour.

Seascale Bonfire & Fireworks Saturday 4 November Seascale Golf Club

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White Christmas for Workington 21st Nov 2nd Dec A White Christmas is forecast for Workington, as the popular musical comes to the Carnegie.

White Christmas will run from 21 November to 2 December. What better way to get into the spirit of things?

This festive season, Workington Amateur Operatic Society, bring one of Irving Berlin’s most popular musicals to their home venue, the Carnegie Theatre.

For more information visit www.workington-aos.org.uk

Based on the 1954 film of the same name, White Christmas with libretto by David Ives and Paul Blake and music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, features memorable numbers such as "Sisters", "Blue Skies" and of course everyone dreams of a "White Christmas".

Artistic Director Tony McGee has directed may of the society’s most successful Juniors' shows, including last year's double award winning Les Miserables and this year's sell out Starlight Express. White Christmas will be Tony's directorial debut with the Adult section.

Choreography for the show, will be provided by Tish McKenzie, following her success last year with Hairspray, for which she received a NODA nomination. Meanwhile Musical Direction, once again, comes from Stephen HunterBrown

For a chance to win four tickets to the performance on Monday 27 November visit www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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20th October

Right now, talented, female comics are revolutionising British comedy. One of those leading the way, Sofie Hagen, tells Sarah Sinclair why she’s challenging the patriarchy.

Sofie Hagen is furious. The other day, watching a Disney film with her younger cousin, despite having done so much work to promote body positivity and being, in her own words, a “fat activist”, she found herself feeling bad about her body.

Naturally, the 28 year old, Danish comic turned to Twitter, announcing that what we need, in fact, is a “fat Disney princess”.

Sofie explained: “We need to have accountability, for everything from the fashion industry, to Hollywood. In the same way as with racism and transphobia, we need to be think, who is making sure we have these images and thoughts in our heads? And that’s usually the media.”

Sofie is fat positive now, but she hasn’t always been. As a former host of the Guilty Feminist podcast, Sofie has spoken of her struggles with overeating and self-harming as a teenager.

She said: “I realised that the voice in my head, in most people’s heads, that says fat is bad and thin is good, is not based on fact. I had to learn that I can choose to love my body, I can choose to believe I am attractive and no one can do a thing about it.”

Since releasing this for herself, Sofie is letting other women in on the secret, she said: “I want people to be angry. It’s hard not being a white, straight man. We want to be sad about it, of course we do but I think we’ve reached a point where it’s time to be f*****g furious.”

But despite this, Sofie believes that feminism in the UK is actually 10 to 15 years ahead of what she was used to back in Denmark. Male comics, promoters and a surge of women’s events are all playing a part in revolutionising the British comedy scene. Sofie and fellow comics such as Josie Long, Shazia Mirza and Katherine Ryan are finally having their moment.

Sofie, who admires all of the above, said: “It’s so lovely when I look at my social media and I see how many male comics are supporting and helping female comics. At the moment it feels like the right people are doing the right things.”

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It is unusual how Sofie, a self-confessed introvert, who hates being the centre of attention ended up under the spotlight herself. She tried her hand at seven different degrees before taking up comedy, she explained: “I write a lot, that’s my main thing, but I’m the most impatient person in the world, so comedy was a way to go up and talk and get an immediate reaction and that was what excited me. I need things to happen right now.”

Her comedy certainly does get a reaction, which might have something to do with the fact her material is drawn from her most personal experiences. Her stand-up is honest and raw, whether she’s talking about her body or her dad walking out when she was four.

Her new show, Dead Baby Frog, which comes to Rosehill Theatre this November, is no different. About emotional abuse, it is based on her experiences growing up with a narcissistic, psychopathic step-grandfather - sounds hilarious, right? It no doubt will be.

Dead Baby Frog comes Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven on Friday 20 October for tickets visit www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk For full interview head to www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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Chapin-Wickwar Florence Arts Centre, Egremont Man’s Fate Lounge 41, Workington Funked Up With Folk band Stooshie Wild Zucchinis Bistro, Cockermouth 80’s vs 90’s Revival Solway Hall, Whitehaven Broadway & Beyond Carnegie Theatre, Workington Committed 2 Rock Choir Florence Arts Centre What The Floyd?

Carnegie Theatre, Workington Dirt Box Disco The Solway Hall, Whitehaven Cindy Hoten The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

Plastic Paddy The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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Weathered Rock The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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The 2er’s The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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Chris Fest

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Our Little Indie Night featuring Thomas Turgoose from This Is England The Yellow Earl, Whitehaven Ritz Catholic Club,Egremont Lovehunter Solway Hall, Whitehaven Opera Anywhere Under The Hub, Workington Bash The Bishop The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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Nicky Spence & Victoria Simmonds Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

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Workington Musical Festival Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Stevie D The Catholic Club,Egremont John Carole The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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Wannabee Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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An Evening Of Live Music Whitehaven Golf Club

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Birmingham Blues Brothers Tribute Catholic Club, Egremont

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Soul & Motown Night With Abbey Roadz The Gaslight Bar & Cocktail Bar, Workington

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Phil Jupitus 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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Matt Forde Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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Carl Hutchinson Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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G r e g D av i s Sands Centre, Carlisle

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Daniel Sloss The Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Miss Dee ‘n’ The Mustangz

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Florence Arts Centre RBL Fundrasier with Barbara The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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The Escher String Quartet Theatre By The Lake, Keswick

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The AC/DC Experience Barts, Workington

St Beghs Social Club, Whitehaven

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M a r k Wa t s o n R o s e h i l l T h e a t r e , W h i t e h av e n

19th November SANTA’S GROTTO OPEN

Includes Solway Halls Christmas Light Switch-On Keep up to date with the latest events online at www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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Keswick Live Advent Event 1 December

The magical Live Advent event will once again take place throughout the town for the duration of the festive season.

Now in its fourth year, a festive themed window will be illuminated in a business each day around Keswick from the 1 - 24 December, accompanied by a programme of events. A Santa Boat Race on Derwentwater will get things underway on Friday 1 December. The illuminated windows will stay lit until early January, forming a magical and festive window trail around town, which visitors and residents can follow and enjoy. www.visitkeswick.com/whats-on/keswick-live-advent

Cockermouth By Candlelight 1 December

Cockermouth will be lit up, for an evening of late-night shopping and lanterns in the run up to Christmas. The lantern parade, this year with the River theme, will start at the Town Hall at 5.30pm before the parade takes them through the town centre, finishing with a performance in the Memorial Gardens. Workshops will be held in Cockermouth throughout November (see our what’s on listings) for the whole family to make their own river themed lantern ahead of the event. Don’t forget your warm clothes on the night.

Workington Christmas Festival 2 December

Eat, drink and be merry as Workington goes all out to mark the start of the festive season. The Christmas Festival, will take place throughout the town centre on Saturday 2 December.

The event will see the town’s lights officially switched on, with live music from the Melodrome Stage and seasonal market stalls along Murray Road. The entertainment on offer throughout the town will get everyone in the mood for the magical season. From theatrical performances and puppet shows in the centre, to Singing School and poetry under the hub, to children’s crafts and face painting on Finkle Street, it is set to be a cracker.

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Taste Christmas 9 - 10 December

The region’s favourite Christmas market and food fair returns to Cockermouth on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December. Main Street will be full of stalls selling festive fare, handmade gifts and pretty things for your Christmas table, while the younger foodie visitors will love the fairground and Christmas-themed arts and crafts. The live music stage, showcasing local artists over the weekend lends an extra special atmosphere to the whole thing. It’s the perfect place to do all your Christmas shopping and soak up plenty of Christmas spirit(s).

Keswick Victorian Fayre 3 December

The Traditional Victorian Christmas Fayre has been part of Keswick’s calendar for 31 years and it returns on Sunday 3 December for a day filled with festivities in the town. Drop in to see Santa in his Grotto and enjoy live music and street performances throughout the day. Curb Christmas cravings with seasonal food, drink, gifts and crafts from one of the many charity stalls, all raising money for great causes. And if you want to really get into the spirit of things, go all out, in traditional Victorian dress.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Santa Express Throughout December

All aboard, the Santa Express is pulling back into Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station this December, offering a magical journey for the whole family. Meet the real Father Christmas, explore his Dalegarth grotto and find out if you’re on the naughty or nice list. Little ones will receive a gift from Santa, while the grown-ups enjoy mulled wine and a mince pie.

Christmas lunches are also available to book to make your trip even more special. www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

Christmas Tree Festival and Carols 7 -10 December

Rocking around the Christmas Tree gets a new meaning with this year’s Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church in Threlkeld. In a beautiful setting, admire a variety of enchanting trees, vote for your favourite and be treated to a display of traditional Nativity Scenes, in unique styles. The festival will be open from 7 - 10 December, with a Christmas Tree Service on Sunday 10. www.threlkeldchurch.org.uk T h e We s t C u m b r i a G u i d e

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Let There Be Lights Whitehaven Light Switch On 19 November

Keswick Light Switch On 24 November

This year, Keswick’s Christmas lights will be switched on by the town’s very own Canine Ambassadors of the Lake District, Max and Paddy.

The pair of famous pooches, who have a huge following both in the Lakes and further afield, will officially switch on the lights at 7pm to make the start of the season’s celebrations. Throughout the day, the event will host a Christmas market, full of festive fare, as well as activities and live entertainment, with plenty to eat, drink and be merry.

This year Whitehaven will see a sparkling switch-on event kick off the Christmas celebrations. Organised

by Mr Christmas himself, Charles Maudling alongside the Town Council, the festivities will take place on Sunday 19 November, marking the start of an exciting season to come. The CFM roadshow will be providing the entertainCockermouth ment from 12pm and have lined up an international Ariana Light Switch On Grande tribute act and the lauded Little Mix tribute, Little Fix, a fresh from their recent BBC appearance, as well 19 November as local dance and singing groups. Santa’s train will Cockermouth gets in the spirit of things on Sunday providing special trips around the town, with people 19 November, with an all day event to celebrate enjoying street entertainment, activities and of the switching on of the town’s lights and the start of course, Taylor’s funfair. As always the event the festive season. Main Street will come alive with stilt is expected to draw huge crowds walkers and stalls showcasing Christmas gifts, crafts, treats for an evening of Christmas and tipples. A trip to Father Christmas’ grotto will keep cheer. the little ones happy, while parents indulge on obligatory mulled wine and mince pies. There will be live entertainment and performances throughout Egremont the day, from local talent such as Brightside, Christmas Wonderland Luke Matear, Stagecoach Theatre and CADS Christmas Panto.

26 November Egremont will host it’s annual Christmas Wonderland and Copeland’s largest Christmas event when it returns on 26 November with a day filled with fun and festivities. With over 6000 in attendance last year, the event, organised by a group of volunteers, continues to go from strength to strength.

This year the celebrations kick off at 1pm with entertainment throughout the day from the much loved zoo (back with even more animals), the superheros and a surprise visit from the Star Wars characters, as well as over 50 stalls selling local produce, gifts and crafts just in time for Christmas. Of course, no Christmas Wonderland would be complete without the real Santa Claus, who will swing by with his reindeer, where children can visit him in his magical grotto.

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The highlight of the event will be the Christmas light switch on, with live music and performances from the Egremont town band, community choirs, Whitehaven Theatre Group and local band, Collision. All topped off by a spectacular firework display at the castle.

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Maryport Light Switch On 18 November

The annual switch on of Maryport’s Christmas lights will take place on Saturday 18 November.

The event will see the town filled with festive cheer, with live music and a bustling continental market to give you a head start on that Christmas shopping. There will also be face painting and nail art, craft stalls and fairground rides to keep the younger ones entertained. And when you’re all shopped out, enjoy the free tea and coffee on offer.

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Cleator Moor Christmas Lights and Market 24 November

Cleator Moor is set to get into the festive spirit with a special Christmas lights switch on celebration.The Town’s brass band, the Bread and Butter Theatre Company and Santa’s Grotto will all feature as part of the fun in the town centre on 24 November.

The festivities will kick off at 3.30pm at Cleator Moor Civic Hall, where there will also be a Christmas craft market, a tombola, raffles and free refreshments including mulled wine and mince pies.

Father Christmas himself will even be making an appearance and he might even have gifts for those who have been good this year.

The Christmas market will feature a whole host of craft and food stalls, arranged by the newly formed Cleator Moor Community Interest Company, which is supported by local businesses and organisations. The Christmas Lights and the theatre company have been organised and paid for by Cleator Moor Town Council.

The Christmas market, arranged by the newly formed Cleator Moor Community Interest Company, which is supported by local businesses and organisations, will feature everything from Christmas goodies and handmade gifts, to ladies fashion, jewellery and upcycled furniture.

The Christmas Lights and the theatre company have been organised and paid for by Cleator Moor Town Council.

Reservations for stalls can be made by contacting Nigel Goddard on mobile 07518793752

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musical centred around a monumental event in Cumbrian history, returns to the region this October.

Following the 70th anniversary of the William Pit disaster in Whitehaven, Clog Dance the Musical comes to the Cumbrian town next month.

The 1947 explosion, which accounted for the death of over 100 miners, provides the backdrop for the musical, which centres around the Annual Miner’s Gala Day in a small Cumbrian coastal town.

Written by the established local composer, John Marcangelo, the production first premiered in Whitehaven 10 years ago, to commemorate 60 years since the disaster. The cast also performed excerpts of the musical for HRH Prince Charles at the reopening of Rosehill Theatre earlier this year. It will return to Whitehaven’s Solway Hall, from the 24 - 28 October.

Inspired by John’s early life, growing up in Whitehaven, the initial piece of music Clog Dance, proved a huge hit for his band Violinski, both in the UK and internationally.

Opening with a traditional clog dance at the Gala, which is interrupted by sirens warning of a disaster at the pit, the musical tells the story of an impending tragedy and the events that consequently unfold.

John explained: “The idea for the piece of music was based on Brews Clog Shop on Roper Street, which many people will remember. I used to have to walk past that shop on my way to school and it always fascinated me watching him make the clogs.

“Then people started suggesting the musical and I got to thinking how it would fit in.”

Like anyone at the time, John was badly affected by the impact of the pits, his great uncle was killed in a mining accident. While Clog Dance might not be a historical account of the events, he believed it was an important story to tell.

He said: “With the closure of the pits, one of Whitehaven’s reasons for being here sort of disappeared and I think it’s important for people to recognise the contributions that the miners gave and how they shaped the history of the town.”

With the addition of two new lead roles, next month’s production will star many of the original cast and is directed once again, by David Simpson. John is hopeful that his trip down memory lane will be just as successful the second time around.

He said: “It was received excellently the first time and people have been asking me ever since, when I’m going to put it on again.”

John added: “All of us living in this area owe a huge debt of gratitude to those miners and their families who shaped the history of our town. This musical is dedicated to their memory.”

Tickets are available from the Solway Hall box office, contact 01946 690970

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Florence Arts Centre

Maudie (12A)

Kirkgate Arts Centre,Cockermouth

Get Out

Florence Arts Centre

As You Like it Theatre By The Lake, keswick Running until 4th Nov

Harold and Maude

Florence Arts Centre

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Florence Arts Centre

God’s Own Country (15)

Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

New Film Friday! Logan Lucky (12A) Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

Detroit

Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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The BFG (PG)

The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

Loving Vincent

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Soaked

John Peel Theatre, Wigton

Clog Dance

The Solway Hall, Whitehaven Running until the 28th

Soaked

Threlkeld Village Hall

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Wind River (15)

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The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

Moon Dogs (15)

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The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Victoria and Abdul (PG) The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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New Film Friday! Kingsman: The Golden Circle (15) The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Remarkable Invisible Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Running until 4th Nov Soaked The Beggars Theate, Millom

Florence Arts Centre, Egremont

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Miss Julie Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Running until 3rd Nov Handbagged Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Running until 4th Nov

Flight Of The Navigato r

Goodbye Chrsitopher Robin (PG)

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Shadow Tales Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

The Death Of Pompey

Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Running until the 15th Dalston Dramatic Society Present The Accrington Pals Victory Hall, Dalston Running until the 25th

The Secret Garden

Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Running until the 15th Jan

White Christmas

Carnegie Theatre, Workington Running until the 2nd Dec

20th OCTOBER Big Country + Chadelics Find out what’s happening in West Cumbria at www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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An Evening with James Whitham and Ian Hutchinson The Solway Hall, Whitehaven Evening With Eddie Hall Marchon Club, Whitehaven

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Dean James Fox -Psychic Medium The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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Breast Cancer Charity Evening Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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Henry Vll: The First Brexiteer Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Egremont Farmers, Crafts & Fairtrade Market Egremont Market Hall

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Lovehunter (Whitesnake Tribute)+ Meliora The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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Fireworks at Maryport RLC Maryport Arlfc

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Swinsides Inn Bonfire Night Newland’s Valley, Keswick

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6 Feet 3 Shoes - S lanjayvah Dance Ki rkgate Centre,Cockermouth

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Target Wrestling Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Oktoberfest Beer & Cider Festival Workington Rotary Club Running until the 14th

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Mini Monsters UV Party Masonic Hall, Aspatria

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The Teddy Bears Picnic Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Egremont Farmers, Crafts & Fairtrade Market Egremont Market Hall

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Seascale Bonfire & Fireworks Seascale Golf Club

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Bonfire Night at Whitehaven Coast Haig Car Park, Solway Road

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Cockermouth Fire Display Memorial Gardens

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Everton’s Supports Club presents: An Evening with Peter Reed The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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American Wrestling Whitehaven Sports Centre

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Mordbid Curiositites: Queens of Victorian Horror Florence Arts Centre, Egremont

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Workington Dance Festival Carnegie Theatre Running until the 26th

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Christmas Tomte Decorations Florence Arts Centre

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Silloth Bonfire and Fire Works Silloth Airfield

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Boxing & Live Entertainment Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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Mini Monsters UV Party Oval Centre,Workington

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Halloween Week at Muncaster Castle Muncaster Castle Running until the 31st

River Lantern Workshop Kirkgate Arts Centre, Cockermouth

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Maryport Light Switch On

Halloween Ghost Train Ravenglass Railway 27th-28th and 30th - 31st Oct

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Zombie Takeover Helena Thompson Museum,Workington

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Creative Writing Classes Florence Arts Centre

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Egremont Farmers, Crafts & Fairtrade Market Egremont Market Hall Dirtbox Disco + Fat Albert + Force Fed Lies The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

Keswick Light Swtich On

Keswick Market Square

Cleator Moor Light Switch On & Market Cleator Moor Civic Hall

River Lantern Workshop

Highfield Community Centre, Cockermouth

Karen Starkey Dance Show

The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

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Panto in West Cumbria The Secret Garden - Theatre by the Lake

27 November - 13 January 2018 This year, Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake presents a spectacular production of the beloved classic, The Secret Garden. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Swale, who recently won the 2016 Olivier Award for Best Comedy for her play Nell Gwynn, this richly imagined portrayal of Hodgson Burnett’s magical tale is accompanied by a delightful score and a menagerie of puppets. A Christmas must-see for all ages. www.theatrebythelake.com

Aladdin - Whitehaven Theatre Group 5 -10 December

Whitehaven Theatre Group are set to grant your Christmas wishes - oh, yes they are - with a fun-filled adaptation of this classic tale. The amateur theatre group will bring Egremont Market Hall to life, from 5 - 10 December, with wit, wickedness and a cave of wonders. www.whitehaventheatregroup.com

The Grinch - Rosehill Youth Theatre 4 - 7 December

The talented bunch from Rosehill Youth Theatre are stealing Christmas this year, with their panto production of The Grinch.

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Paul McGuirk explains why Silloth is the jewel on the Solway.

hile Cumbria might be famed for some of the UK’s most breathtaking scenery, very few visitors to the area think of travelling North or West of the Lake District national park boundary to check out what the coastline has to offer. Those with a sense of adventure, however, could do worse than to end up in Silloth.

However, it’s not all about stone. Silloth is unique in that it benefits from some 36 acres of open grassland known locally as The Green. It’s one of the largest open areas of maintained town-centre greenery in the UK and during the summer months it plays host to carnivals, fun fairs, a vintage car rally and a music & beer festival among other events.

Situated on the Solway Firth, the port town of Silloth stares out towards the mountains of South Galloway and offers striking views of the Scottish coast. The majesty of the landscape was particularly appreciated by the famed expressionist JMW Turner, who took great inspiration from the Solway sunset in a number of his 19th century works. These same stretches of coastal sprawl remain unspoiled and largely unchanged and are enjoyed to this day by visitors to the area and locals alike.

A place for families

Developed as a port and railhead during the 1850’s, Silloth benefitted heavily from Railway Company investment into the architecture of the town. The organisation was responsible for shipping tonnes of grey granite from Ireland in order to build some of the town’s most prominent landmarks, including the ornate Christ Church which overlooks the seafront. The broad-spire steeple of the church can be observed for miles and remains one of Silloth’s most recognisable features, some 147 years after its construction, when it would act as a beacon of sorts for merchants-at-sea headed to port.

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Silloth is rare in that it manages to combine the tranquillity of the coastal countryside with the excitement and adventure of a holiday resort and by doing so it provides everything adults and children of all ages could wish for from a short break.

Young children will love the Gincase Farm Park, which boasts large indoor and outdoor play areas, a kilometre of walkways and the opportunity to feed and pet farm animals. While the kids are enjoying some play-time or getting their kicks on the Brand’s Hatchery go-kart and quad bike track, parents can relax with a coffee and a freshly-prepared snack in the tearoom onsite.

Keen golfers will be pleased to know that the town is home to an 18-hole course which is open all-year round.

Although non-sporting spouses needn’t worry about becoming golf widows for the day and can instead enjoy a glass or two of fizz and the local speciality – Solway shrimp – in the dining hall of the clubhouse.

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Desserts, delights and decent grub No visit to Silloth is complete without enjoying an ice cream by the sea. Luckily, there’s no shortage of great cafes and dessert parlours in the area, most of which have an abundance of freshly-made frozen treats on offer with flavours ranging from the traditional (hello, vanilla) to the downright obscure (Irn Bru ice cream on a sherbet cone, anyone?).

For a town with a population of just 3,000, Silloth still manages to maintain a reasonable mixture of gastrobars and eateries offering everything you’d expect from a classic British pub menu for your evening meal.

Undiscovered and underrated Perhaps it’s testament to how much Cumbria has to offer when areas like Silloth remain overlooked.

Whether you reside a stone’s throw away from the town or are visiting the Lake District and simply want to experience something off the Lakeland tourist track, one thing is for certain: you won’t be disappointed with what you find. So, why not get out there and experience what Silloth has to offer?

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Liar, Liar, Santon’s Triers

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s The Bridge Inn at Holmrook prepares itself for the annual “World’s Biggest Liar” competition, Paul McGuirk gets to grips with what it takes to become the funniest fabricator on the planet.

What do a sub-aquatic bubble car, aerodynamic snails and human-badger hybrids have in common? Each is the subject of a tall-tale which has been deemed ridiculous enough to have earned their expounders the coveted title of “World’s Biggest Liar”.

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By Paul McGuirk

The bigger the lie, the greater the plaudits Growing up as a Catholic lad, telling a lie would often result in the penance of a few Hail Mary’s doled out in the confessional – so imagine my intrigue upon learning that each November, an event is held at The Bridge Inn where lies aren’t just encouraged, but actively rewarded – with the most salubrious subterfuge earning its yarn-spinner a sum of £25 and a place in the history books.

The long-running competition is held in memory of Will Ritson - a 19th century landlord who by all accounts loved a cock-and-bull story. As innkeeper of the Wasdale Head Inn near Scafell Pike, Ritson had a penchant for both entertaining and puzzling visitors to his establishment in equal measure with his far-fetched accounts of life in the Lakes – one of which involved oversized turnips unique to the area, which could be hollowed out and used as sheds.

Each year, a dozen-or-so hopefuls duke it out with the ambition of being crowned Liar of the Year, however, the contest is strictly open to amateurs. Estate agents, double-glazing salespersons, journalists, solicitors and politicians are barred from entering the competition on account of being “professional liars”.

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The international language of fibbing The event attracts local and international interest every year, often courting controversy. In 2003, South African Abrie Krueger became the first international contestant to be bestowed with the title of World’s Biggest Liar with an emotive, rags-to-riches tale of ascension to the throne as King of Wasdale Valley.

Soon after, allegations that Krueger had cheated began to surface, as opponents levelled accusations that Krueger’s South African heritage was dubious – with some insinuating that Krueger was in fact a born-and-bred Cumbrian. Evidence for-and-against been presented by both parties, but when you’re dealing with liars, it’s quite hard to know who to believe.

Celebrities are no strangers to the competition either. In 2006, Comedian and former Great British Bake-Off presenter Sue Perkins became the first woman to win the prize with a cautionary tale based on climate change, with blame for the depletion of the ozone layer being squarely placed on the flatulence of Lake District sheep.

Pants on fire In an eager attempt to find out what makes a good lie, I spoke to George Kemp, who said: “I usually take topical stuff and just go from there, it’s never completely made-up.”

While his claim may be dubious, in an age where the truth is often stranger than fiction it’s perhaps not a bad tactic. George tells me he’s intent on defending his title this year and I can’t wait to see what sort of daft deceptions he and the rest of this year’s hopefuls have to impart on what promises to be a night filled with lies, damned lies and - above all - laughter.

The World’s Biggest Liar takes place at The Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge, Holkrook, CA19 1UX on Thursday November 16th 2017. Tickets are available from Jennings Brewery Shop, Cockermouth, and cost £9. Price includes a tattie pot supper.

Tough competition John “Johnny Liar” Graham currently holds the record for the most titles, having bagged – and blagged – a whopping seven wins throughout his career.

Hot on his heels is Maryport publican George Kemp, who in 2016 was crowned as the World’s Biggest Liar for the fourth time.

Last year, his absurd anecdote involved a trip to the Isle of Man in an old bubble car, where he bumped into US President Donald Trump en-route in an underwater hotel.

Before long, Kemp and his presidential buddy had made the acquaintance of Nicola Sturgeon, who was travelling in a submarine constructed from shortbread tins. Never a man to miss out on a good deal, Donald Trump ended up purchasing a fleet of submersibles manufactured entirely from the Scottish delicacy receptacles.

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Have A Scream...

This Halloween there are some seriously spooky goings on. We’ve rounded up just a few ideas to get the whole family in the mood for the macabre ahead of All Hallow’s Eve.

Halloween Week at Muncaster Castle 26 - 31 October

Dare you visit one of Britain’s most haunted castles this Halloween? Little can top a trip to Muncaster Castle to seriously give you the shivers. Halloween Week at the castle includes all kinds of ghostly goings-on, from the Monster Cabaret featuring Astral Circus, to Ghostly Grotto and the extremely Scary Maze. There is also the rare chance to see the Hawk & Owl Centre’s rare Twilight Owls display and experience the Halloween Ghost Tour, a theatrical event in association with the University of Cumbria. Be sure to get into the spirit of things by donning fancy dress - and don’t forget your torch if you’re arriving after dark.

For more information visit www.muncaster.co.uk/halloween-week

Keswick & Cockermouth Ghost Walks Throughout October

A one for children ages 10 years and above, these ghostly guided walks will show you the darker side of the picturesque Lakeland towns of Keswick and Cockermouth. These historic spots have an alternative history and it is one full of murder, intrigue and tortured souls. From the slate built houses to the surrounding lakes and fells, these towns are steeped in legend and mystery and if you’re brave enough, it makes for a fascinating discovery. The walks last approximately 90 minutes with Keswick’s walk starting from Moot Hall and Cockermouth’s in The Bush on Main Street.

Dogs are welcome on the walks too, if they dare.

For full timetables and to book visit www.lakelandhauntings.co.uk or contact 07949 909365

Halloween Ghost Train at Ravenglass Railway 27 - 28 and 30 - 31 October

The ghost train is back, with more tricks and treats than ever before. Travel the spectacular railway line under the cover of darkness but keep your eyes peeled for sinister souls, lurking along the way. The Ghost Train will steam out of Dalegarth at 6pm and there is an array of ghoulish activities on offer, from fiendish face-painting, to creepy crafts.

Tickets include all day travel on the railway, a reserved seat on the Ghost Train from Dalegarth, activities at Dalegarth station and a spooky sweet goody bag when, or if, you should return.

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This Halloween Zombie Takeover at the Helena Thompson Museum 27 October

Due to an unknown virus, zombies have taken over at the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington. Led in teams by the few soldiers left standing, be guided around the venue and grounds, which have been transformed into a temporary army base, looking for and collecting desperately needed items along the way. But be careful, the undead will not make it an easy or pleasant task. This interactive experience in the stunning - and haunted - Helena Thompson Museum, includes refreshments on arrival, a buffet, bar from 9pm onwards and prizes to be won. But please note, this is not a fancy dress event and mini zombie makeovers will be on offer once the interactive experience is over.

For tickets visit www.imaginationpartiescumbria.com

Mini-Monsters UV Parties

Aspatria 20 October, Workington 25 October Two UV parties in the region are set to be lots of spooky fun for the little ones. At the Masonic Hall in Aspatria on 20 October and then at the Oval Centre in Workington on 25 October, youngsters can go wild with UV paints and tattoos under the UV lighting, which creates a spooky, enchanting atmosphere. All attendees will get a sweet cone to take home and the event includes a disco, games, food and drink, prizes for the best costume (for the adults, too) and the famous ‘yucky dip’ - will you get a trick or a treat?

Tickets cost £8.50 per child visit www.imaginationpartiescumbria.com

Morbid Curiosities: Queens of Victorian Horror at Florence Arts Centre 21 October

Florence Arts Centre favourites, Don’t Go Into the Cellar, a theatre company who specialise in bringing Victorian Gothic literature to life, return with a brand new, original show, just in time for Halloween. Morbid Curiosities: Queens of Victorian Horror celebrates some of the finest gothic literature from female authors of the 19th Century, this unique adaptation features, multi-role play, sound effects and atmospheric lighting for a truly chilling and claustrophobic production.

Get ready for the ghouls of the nineteenth-century to crawl from their crypts, to prove that the female of the species can be even deadlier than the male.

For tickets visit www.florenceartscentre.com T h e We s t C u m b r i a G u i d e

For more ghoulish tricks, treats and events visit www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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By Paul McGuirk

Nestled deep within one of the most picturesque valleys of the Lake District, the annual Wasdale Head Show and Shepherd’s Meet returns on Saturday 14 October, heralding over 100 years of countryside tradition.

Local lore states that the Wasdale “Shepherd’s Meet” began when farmers in the area would link up with their counterparts from the adjoining valleys of Buttermere, Borrowdale, Ennerdale, Eskdale and Langdale, where rams - known colloquially as “tips” – would be shared, hired and traded in anticipation for the upcoming breeding season.

Post-war popularity Just as the advent of agricultural machinery revolutionised farming, the popularity of the motorised vehicle helped to raise the profile of the Wasdale Head Show. In the post-war years, farmers from far and wide took advantage of the easier accessibility afforded to them and from here the meet transformed into the fully -fledged family festival it is today.

Explaining the acclaim surrounding the event, show secretary Mike Naylor said: “At the end of the day people keep coming back because there really is something for everybody to enjoy.

“The show’s coming together nicely this year, we’ve got some old favourites and some new stalls, there’s been plenty of interest from visitors and traders alike.”

Rain, hail or shine One of the biggest considerations when arranging an autumnal event in rural Cumbria is undoubtedly the possibility of heavy rain and wind, something the organisers have contemplated, as Mike explained: “The recent addition of an indoor trading area, known as the Craft Barn, provides traders with a space to set up and gives punters somewhere to go and keep warm and dry.”

Something for everyone Alongside the traditional sheep judging contest, visitors can expect to enjoy dog and terrier classes, hound trailing, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling and more, including the tractor run, an event introduced in 2014 which marries modern technology with the tradition of the farmers’ meet.

With so many stalls, classes, sports and attractions on offer this year, the 2017 Wasdale Head Show is certainly shaping up to be the best yet.

Entrance to the Wasdale Head Show & Shepherd’s Meet costs just £4 for adults, and children go free. Free parking is also available in a designated car park field

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1917:100 Years On The year of potato riots, war on hospital ships and the battle of Passchendaele, a new exhibition is giving us a glimpse at life in 1917.

To mark the centenary of the First World War, an exhibition at the Maryport Maritime Museum is showcasing significant events from the year 1917. It is the fourth annual exhibition in a series of five, focusing on consecutive years of the Great War. Next year, an event looking at 1918, will be the final one.

The museum’s Vice Chairman, Peter Stevenson, who has been overseeing the exhibitions for the last few years, explained: “It’s significant events from 1917, but we try to keep it linked to the local area and to tie it in with the people of Maryport.”

The potato riots that spread across the country and led to the British government introducing rationing in 1918, actually began on market day in the west Cumbrian town, on Saturday 13 January 1917. Outraged at the high food prices, a group of housewives sent the Maryport Town Crier around the town with a message requesting that no one “pay anything like two shillings per stone for potatoes while your sons and husbands are fighting for your King and Country.”

of two ships, Britain changed from the conventional white, red and green, to drab, dark, camouflage colours sailed in protective convoys. A model of HMHS Britannic painted in her livery can be found on the first floor of the museum in the White Star Room.

The exhibition also features notable local characters, such as Lieutenant Edward Smith, the youngest ever to receive the Victoria Cross, at just 18 years old, in November 1918.

Tribute is also paid to Acting Sergeant Douglas Clark, born in Ellenborough, reported to be the one of the greatest ever Rugby League forwards and on leaving the army the world champion of Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling.

Peter said: “In previous years, the exhibitions have proved very popular with locals. They allow people to learn about what happened here and the local people who were connected to the events. People should know about the town’s history.”

He added: “I’ve had a look at the 1918 timeline and there is a lot happening, so next year looks like it’s going to be a busy one.” www.maryportmaritimemuseum.com

Crowds of women protested that they would not pay more than one shilling a stone, a disturbance broke out at Fleming Square, with some farmers even leaving under police protection. By the following week, the action had spread to Whitehaven market and subsequently, Keswick and Carlisle, before the civil unrest reached even further afield.

Later the same year, the Germans declared war on British hospital ships, believing that they were being used to carry ammunition and enforcement troops. Following the loss to see more pictures from CUMBRIA’S rich history head over to www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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Breeding The lobster Homarus gammarus

By Mark Vollers

This charismatic animal was described in this magazine just over three years ago, including the ambition then for the Lake District Coast Aquarium to build a lobster hatchery with the dual purpose of not only being able to show visitors it’s full life cycle, but also to nurture a significant number of juveniles for release back to the wild.

After a few weeks of growth these larvae are ready for life on the sea bed, which for now are special trays in a ‘hive’ that enable intensive stocking and easy feeding.

This year it has become a reality after an estimated 1,000 25mm long baby lobsters were funnelled down a weighted tube from a fishing boat onto known suitable lobster grounds off the Cumbrian coast this August.

The optimistic view is that a significant number will grow to maturity, allowing the lobster fishery to reach a higher sustainable catch than would otherwise be the case.

The whole process begins with a special dispensation from NWIFCA (North Western Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority) to land and temporarily hold a number of female lobsters carrying eggs.

These are kept until the eggs hatch into tiny free swimming larvae which are then transferred into special swirl tanks that mimic open water movement.

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After another three weeks or so these tiny animals are past their most vulnerable life stage and can be released back to the wild to take their chances.

For many visitors to the aquarium this working exhibit is the highlight of their visit.

Although the larvae stage is only visible between June and early September, examples of baby lobsters are retained all year round.

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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

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

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

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Attractions Carnegie Theatre Eclipse Bowling Helena Thompson Museum Theatre Royal

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

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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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Accommodation 1 Travelodge

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TRAVIS PERKINS: It’s good to be home The new manager at Cleator Moor’s Travis Perkins store is ready to build on the success of the longstanding branch.

The store which is located on Leconfield Street, in Cleator Moor, offers a full range of building materials, to cater for all needs, from professional trade to one-off DIY jobs.

Travis Perkins in Cleator Moor welcomed a familiar face with the appointment of a new branch manager earlier this year.

David, who is enthusiastic about the future of Travis Perkins in Cleator Moor, said: “I am planning to expand, in terms of stocking more products. The branch is already up there with the best, I just want to promote it and continue to build on its success and grow as a business.”

After two years as Manager of the Keswick depo, David Hannah returned to Cleator Moor, to take up a new role, at the very place where he started his career with the building suppliers company.

David, who has been with Travis Perkins for eight years all together, is happy to be back at the site where he previously spent six years, including three of those as Assistant Branch Manager.

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He added: “It’s good to be home.”

Contact Travis Perkins on 01946 811553 Open Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5pmw Saturday 8am - 12pm Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, CA25 5QB

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