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Managing Director Stephen Murphy

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f you’re reading this little intro then I feel obliged to offer a warning on what’s coming in this edition of The Guide.

As a bi-monthly magazine, we are always ahead of the game and it’s our job to scan the events horizon so each issue of the magazine is truly a one-stop guide for the upcoming months.

Now, if you’ve spent any time in a shop recently you’ll have noticed the festive aisle has returned once more. It might seem a bit early for all of the glittery, and all too often gaudy, trappings but when as you flick through the magazine you’ll see the big day is fast approaching.

Office Admin Manager Steffany Clarke T: 01946 448 001 steffany@theguidemediagroup.com

It might seem strange to you but imagine how I felt when I typed out my first ‘Santa’s Grotto’ shortly after the August Bank holiday weekend with the itchy tingle of sunburn still fresh on my back.

The roll call of upcoming events reads like a who’s who of autumnal festivities like Halloween, Remembrance day, fireworks night and Christmas light switch-ons, which all leads very succinctly into the festive period proper.

Creative Director Mike Proud T: 01946 448 001 mike@theguidemediagroup.com

But don’t worry if you feel the year is whizzing by because we take a moment to reflect on a busy summer of cricket which was capped off by a thrilling World Cup win by England. Ben Stokes is one of our own and it’s an understatement to say he played an important role in securing victory. Cricket might be a team game but if the team didn’t have Ben Stokes in it then it’s fair to say the Kiwis would have taken the trophy down south.

We also catch up with local artist Keith Bartley, feature the photos of Mark Hewitt and share the work of a couple of local authors. As usual or health and beauty section is filled with seasonal ideas and our food and drink segment is packed with great meals out, top tipples and mouth-watering recipes.

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

We also shine a spotlight on Whitehaven in this issue. The town has seen its share of tough times in recent years but with new independent pubs, restaurants and stores leading a fightback and major new developments underway we think the future of the town is looking bright.

Keep reading for all this and a whole lot more.

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CONTENTS F E AT U R E S 06

W H I T E H AV E N O N T H E UP

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B E N S TO K E S

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P H OTO G R A P H E R I N FOCUS

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W H I N L AT T E R WONDERLAND

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WEST CUMBRIA’S C H R I S T M A S RO U N D U P

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SHOP LOCAL GIFT GUIDE

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

ALEXANDRA’S FA S H I O N

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BRIDGET FOSTER

FOOD & DRINK 38

U P TO N U M B E R 1 1

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T H E H I L L S H AV E P I E S

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C O C K TA I L S

W H AT ’ S O N 66

E D I TO R ’ S P I C K

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LOCAL MUSIC

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he last ten years have seen austerity, budget cuts and lack of investment across the UK.

It’s been a tough time across the length and breadth of Britain and Whitehaven has felt the effects more than many places. The rise of the internet added further misery on the high street as consumers bought goods from the comfort of home instead of popping into town on their lunch break, after work or on weekends.

The primary function of the town centre changed within a generation and was left reeling as national chains folded or moved away. What was once the heart of the community almost became little more than boarded up windows and empty retail space.

It was a slow decline and it didn’t look like there was an end in sight but it’s become obvious the situation has changed over the past 18 months and the turning point started with our independent retailers making a move which was helped with the influx of the Albion Square workforce.

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Image by Dave Wilson There was a dawning realisation that some Global Retail chain wasn’t going to ride in and save the day but actions taken by our local independents has changed the landscape and with most keen to specialise in local products it will further accelerate growth in the local economy.

It doesn’t take much imagination to recognise Whitehaven for the Georgian gem it is. With its historic harbour, fantastic coastline, compact layout and proximity to a World Heritage site, it's no wonder people are falling back in love with the town centre.

The support has been fantastic for start ups such as the Harbour Master on the waterfront to boutique eateries like Cleavers, Number 11 Marketplace, Truly Scrumptious, The Hungry Caterpillar and Taste Cafe too name a few. Add to that the new watering holes such as The Yellow Earl, N J’s, The Corner Bar, Gin and Beer It and the revamped Strand amplifies how things are looking up.

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Sean from the Harbour Master thinks the fightback was simply rethinking what was on offer previously: “The harbour was an underutilised asset and it was about offering a place where people could chat and relax in a way they couldn’t before.

I’ve always felt that when Whitehaven does what it intends to do it will attract more people because they can get what they need and I really think that will happen over time. If we make the most of what we have, this town could be filled with all sorts of little businesses and bars.”

Helen & Richard, Cleaver’s Helen from Cleavers thinks it’s important that people don’t need to rely on chain stores: “I love it that it’s local people trying to do something for their town. It’s slow progress but it’s certainly progress.”

Sean, The Harbour Master Tom from Number 11 agrees: “People moved away from the market because it was perceived as a bit rough and the area a bit run down so they went to the other end of town.

We love this location, it’s great that new places are springing up and it looks there is a bit of a circuit.”

If proof were needed Whitehaven’s fortunes have changed then look no further than the North Shore development BEC is undertaking. This multi-million pound investment will boost the local economy, regenerate the harbourside, encourage tourism and much more. By invigorating neglected sites and improving public spaces BEC aims to attract more visitors which leads to greater use of a town centre and harbour.

Changing times means towns must change with them and now it’s started the transformation will perpetuate itself.

BEC’s plans are designed to give residents recreational spaces they can enjoy and businesses a reason to move in which gives young people the motivation to stick around and helps put Whitehaven on the map as a tourist destination.

Work is already underway at the old bus station and the hub development will provide the next generation of start-ups with innovative spaces that suit modern ways of working. This bright, energetic, flexible workspace will embrace enterprise and stimulate small business growth.

Not only that, with break-out spaces, meeting facilities, as well as artisan food and drink the vision is it will become an exciting hub for regional innovation and excellence...

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Cumbria County Council is also playing its part with the highway-improvement scheme which will reconfigure the roads and enhance the entrance into Whitehaven.

BEC believes the next step is obvious and plans are underway for a new 4-star hotel. As tourist numbers and visiting business-people increase, so to will the demand for quality accommodation. The sustainable hotel on the harbourside will rejuvenate the promenade and boast spectacular views across the marina.

This means more money is spent on local products, activities and businesses. An influx of people will also lead to demand for further services in a self-perpetuating cycle of opportunity.

flow between the retail area and the harbour which would benefit business as the town opens up to tourism.

Mayor of Copeland, Mike Starkie said: “Whitehaven town centre continues to make major strides and has so much to offer our residents, visitors and investors but we recognise that something bolder, innovative and more transformational is needed to help the town grow and modernise further.

Our vision under the Future High Streets Fund would work in combination with the exciting schemes that are already in train for Whitehaven.”

While schemes like this are still in the planning stages we would love to see our councils reach out to absent landlords and come to a compromise on internal works to divide these larger empty units, some which have stood empty for over 11 years, to make them accessible to smaller startups and independents. No one benefits from the empty spaces that taint our town-scape.

Whitehaven Town Council have certainly been instrumental in the re-vitalisation of the town, hosting regular events in the heart of Whitehaven as well as bringing back Cumbria in Bloom, both have had a positive impact and played a massive part in re-engaging people with their town centre.

Copeland Borough Council also has an ambitious vision to further the transformation of Whitehaven as they look to tap into a share of the Government’s £675 million Future High Streets Fund.

The fund aims to revitalise and modernise town centres and the strategic themes for Whitehaven aim to tackle many of the problems that irk residents, whether it’s the repair and renewal of our heritage assets or acquiring land and demolishing disused buildings for development. The council would dearly love to modernise the high street and ensure 10

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In the meantime, you can do your bit. Shop local and spend local has been a theme we have promoted since our first issue was published. If you want your town to flourish we all need to support the businesses that are here today, so let's get behind these local people who are putting their money where their mouths are and are risking everything to make a livelihood.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel and the future looks bright for Whitehaven. If the momentum carries on we’ll soon start to see our town centre in a whole new light.

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world cup hero

ricket may not be the number one sport in Cumbria but it has taken centre stage across the country this summer and local lad, Ben Stokes, has been right at its heart.

Not many Cumbrians can lay claim to winning a World Cup but Ben’s dashing 84 in the final against New Zealand was instrumental in England taking the title for the first time.

At the end of the match, scores were tied in the groundbreaking match and if you don’t know what a super over is, it doesn’t matter, because die-hard followers of cricket had never heard of one either.

In some of the most dramatic minutes in crickets history, Ben’s performance was vital for victory. It also won him the man of the match honours, spurred fans to call for his knighthood and has earned him the honour of being awarded Freeman of the Borough by Allerdale Council. However, he would rather the praise was shared by the team: “I don’t think there will be a better game in the history of cricket.

There was a lot of hard work that went into getting the win and these are the moments you live for.”

Jon Gibson was Ben’s childhood coach and he was not surprised with the performance: “Right from his early matches he didn’t have any fear and he never gave up any game until the last ball. He enjoyed the big moments and pitting himself against the best.”

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Courtesy of ECB Ben’s father is Ged Stokes who is well known amongst West Cumbria’s rugby community with stints at both Workington and Whitehaven and Ben came to England when his father took the helm of Town in 2004.

Moving to Cumbria in the middle of winter must have been a shock to the young New Zealander but Ben has always loved his new home: “Playing sports always helps you to get to know people and build bridges. It was not long before Cockermouth felt where I belonged. Despite only living there for around five years, it’s the place I now think of as home.”

Jon remembers the first time he met the twelve-year-old superstar: “He still had his New Zealand accent when I first met him. We had a session in the nets and when Ben bowled he was very quick but also quite erratic.”

I told him to put his pads on and have a bat and after 2 or 3 minutes I was thinking wow. He hadn’t had much formal coaching and he was a pretty raw but I hadn’t seen anyone who could hit the ball quite so hard.”

A mystery benefactor (who still remains unknown) pledged money to pay for one to one coaching that helped developed Ben into one of the worlds great all-round cricketers and they must have enjoyed this summer no end.

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Coach Jon Gibson By the end of his first year, Ben was picked by the county and played for the North of England where he made a hundred against Northumberland, which meant he was on Durham's radar. By 15 he was teammates with grown men in Cockermouth’s first team and played a part in the team that won the league for the first time in many years.

While the world cup win was the highlight of the summer another important cricketing event also took place. The Ashes are more than a cricket series, they are perhaps the fiercest rivalry of any sport. Australia retained the Ashes but Ben’s heroics came oh so close to seeing English cricket pull off the perfect summer.

In the third test at Headingley, with only one wicket remaining the Cumbrian took charge of the match and his masterful 135 not out won England the match, tied the series and saved the team losing the Ashes outright.

“Walking off there at the end when all of the crowd was standing and celebrating was a very special moment,” said Ben. “They don’t come along very often. It was an amazing game to be part of and was a pretty special feeling.”

Ben’s innings was possibly one of the greatest of all time, it was a skilful masterclass of mental strength an ingenuity and we can all agree he must have picked it up in his time in Cumbria.

By Dan Heap commons.wikimedia.

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A Natural Talent - Keith Bartley

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ow and again you’ll see something on social media that will make you stop your mindless scrolling and compels you to delve deeper.

That’s what happened when I first came across the artwork of Keith Bartley. His wife Barbara had placed one of his pictures online and the colours, the quality of his work and striking local scenes led me to believe this was an artist of some repute.

This couldn’t have been further from the truth and while Keith’s skill is not under dispute, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by an exuberant 72-year-old gent at his Frizington home.

It wasn’t long before he directed me into his studio and he energetically started rifling through a raft of his colourful creations.

“I’ve never shown any of my paintings,” said Keith.

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“Actually that’s not true I once did have a piece shown at Earls Court. I entered a painting into a competition and it was selected in the last 30 out of 8000 entries. I was highly commended, which was very nice. But that’s it and I’ve only ever sold a couple of paintings to a friend.”

Keith’s enthusiasm is infectious as he offers descriptions of his paintings whether they’re a rape field on the way to St Bees, a flooded street scene, a summer harvest or a strange quality of light over Ennerdale: “I just paint what I feel like, there is a picture of people I saw at the Whitehaven festival back in 2013. I just thought what a lovely coat she’s got and the white pants so I got the photo a split second before someone walked past.”

I enquire whether Keith ever had any formal painting: “I went to art college but I was studying package design because I was working at Smiths. I was there for 35 years laying plates at the factory but I never really studied art, it comes naturally.”

Keith makes it sound like painting comes rather easily and then he mentions how he transitioned into art after a previously successful running career when he finished at Smiths:

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“When I retired I needed something to do and I’d put on a good bit of weight so I started to run with the Copeland Athletic Club. Eventually I was running cross country for England, I was the Scottish champion in the 1500 metres, North East Champion 3 times in the 1500 metres and 5000 metres and second in the British 10,000 metres.”

I was beginning to get the impression that Keith is one of those people that can turn their hand to most things quite easily. He doesn’t boast about it, in fact he casually mentions his achievements in the same way as if he was telling me what he had for breakfast in the morning. He brought up his Uncle with the same nonchalant indifference: “I spent so much time running and training that I really needed something new to do, so my Uncle Norman suggested that maybe I should take up painting.”

It turns out Uncle Norman was Norman Cornish, one of the most sought-after British Artists of the 20th century. So Keith certainly has the pedigree in the family and retirement has been a great chance for him to express himself as his uncle did: “I might do two or three over a month and then, I’ll get a bit distracted and go a long time not doing anything but when I see the right thing I’ll know I have to paint it.”

I hope you enjoy his paintings as much as I do because it was a pleasure to meet a man who brings so much enthusiasm to everything he does.

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PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS

mark hewitt Photographer In Focus

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

This issue we cast our eye over the work of Penrith based Mark Hewitt. Mark is a professional landscape photographer and you may have spotted his stunning shots before. He moved to the area from Yorkshire in 2010, it gave him easier access to the wonderful landscapes of the Lake District fells where you’ll find him more often than not.

He’s at his happiest out in nature with his full-frame Nikon D600 and Nikon D800 cameras. Mark uses a selection of Nikon wide-angle, telephoto, 50mm Prime and macro lenses. On top of that, he always carries a variety of filters including the Lee Big Stopper.

According to Mark, when it comes to landscape photography preparation is essential:

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“Research your subject and find the best composition for your photograph. Take some time to become familiar with the surroundings and try out different angles.

Finding your style is also important. Everyone has an opinion on what makes a good photograph, you can’t please everyone so practise something that suits you and make it your own.

Good kit is not cheap but always try to invest in quality lenses. I have found over the years that investing in good equipment (second hand is just as good as new and keeps costs down) gives great rewards and helps achieve the photos you’re looking for.

See more of Mark’s work at www.markhewittphotography.co.uk or find him on Facebook @Markhewittphotography

For more amazing snaps visit Cumbria Guide on instagram @thecumbriaguide

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hinlatter is a thrill-seekers paradise in the summer but over winter it blossoms into a magical wonderland.

Perched at the top of the fell the snow can lay on Whinlatter when it doesn’t further down and visitors are delighted when the forest looks like a scene out of a fairy tale. A trip to Whinlatter for the family Christmas tree is a highlight of the year.

Christmas is a 12 month project for the team at Forestry England as they care for the Norway Spruce trees all year round but as the days grow shorter attention turns to Christmas, Christmas trees and Festive activities.

Tree sales begin Saturday 30th November and families can pick their tree from 10 am to 4 pm every day with a special late-night event on Thursday 5th of December.

Choosing the right tree for your home is important and the staff will be on hand to provide help and advice on the type of tree that’s best for your home.

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They offer a few tips on caring for your tree here: When you get your tree home leave it in the garden until you are ready to bring it in the house. Cut an inch off the bottom of the trunk and stand it in a bucket of water.

Put the stand on the trunk before you bring it inside so you can position it in the room where it will live. Christmas trees retain their needles very well if they are watered regularly and can drink a pint of water a day in the warmth of a centrally heated house.

Like cut flowers they will continue to draw up water so make sure they get plenty.

Don’t place them in front a radiator or fire or they will dry out far quicker.

Nordman Fir is the best for retaining their needles and can be indoors from early December if they are looked after well.

The traditional Christmas Tree is Norway Spruce but they tend to drop their needles more readily and should only be brought indoors nearer to Christmas Day. However, they make an ideal outdoor tree.

Why not make a day of it when you come to choose your tree? Siskins Café will be open to provide warming drinks and hearty seasonal food, while the Visitor Centre provides glittering baubles and beautiful decorations that make the most of your tree.

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Calendar of Christmas events at Whinlatter: 25 November - 10am - 12.30pm. Wreath Making in the Yurt. Create a unique handmade wreath and enjoy a bit of 'me' time. Booking is essential. £25 25 November - 1 - 3 pm. Christmas Crafts, not suitable for children and booking is essential. £25 From 30 November (daily) - 10am - 4pm. Christmas tree sales begin, free car parking with every tree purchase.

Make a day of it, escape the crowds and enjoy the beautiful mountain setting.

30 November - 10am-3pm. Christmas Orienteering Competition. Gather your team and have a go at winning a 6ft Christmas Tree. Organised by West Cumberland Orienteering Club 5 December - Late night shopping until 7 pm. Pick a tree or enjoy seasonal food in Siskins café and find beautiful decorations and gifts in the forest shop.

7 December - Run Cumbria, 5km and 2km Santa Dash. The route is hilly and on a multi-terrain surface, but we encourage participants of all abilities to come and take part. Visit runnation.co.uk/r/whinlatter-santa-5k

Make your own adventure at Whinlatter, Cumbria’s mountain forest!

Forest walking trails with amazing views / Mountain bike trails Siskins Cafe / Picnic areas / WildPlay adventure play area / Gruffalo sculptures / GoApe Treetop Adventure & Forest Segway / Cyclewise bike hire & shop Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite CA12 5TW 017687 78469 whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

7 & 8, 14 & 15 December - 11am – 3pm. Free fun Christmas craft activities for families.

14 & 15 December - 1pm. Whinlatter Welly Walk. Join in with the festive walk around the Gruffalo trail with Christmas songs, £2 per person. Booking essential.

15 December - Breakfast with Santa in Siskins café.

18 December - 10:30am. Health Walk. Join the gentle guided walk through the forest while taking in the magnificent surroundings. Everyone welcome but especially those who are least active. Free event. walkingforhealth.org.uk For more information or booking details visit forestryengland.uk/whinlatter

Mountains of forest,trails, wildlife,views &. adventure..

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La’al Ratty - Santa Expres 30 November - 23 December

All aboard! Your favourite Santa Express is back! Enjoy a magical train journey and keep your eyes peeled for Santa. Your ticket includes return train journey, gift for the children, 50% voucher for the 2020 season for adults, complimentary drink and a mince pie.

At Dalegarth the kids will meet Santa in his grotto and receive a gift. Christmas lunches are also available to make your day even more special. The Santa Express runs over the weekends throughout the festive period. www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

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Taste Cumbria Christmas 7 - 8 December

There’s no need to head out of the country for a Christmas market when this festive extravaganza in Cockermouth is the perfect place to shop, eat, drink and be merry. There’s a bumper producers’ market on Main Street with dozens of traders selling the very best local fare. Enjoy everything from meat and cheese to beer and spirits, as well as gifts and pretty things for the Christmas table. Warm-up with a mug of mulled wine or freshly-brewed coffee, tuck into some tasty hot snacks too. www.tastecumbria.com

The Gincase Cumbrian Tea Room 7 - 8 December

Santa will spend the weekend by the Solway on the 7th and 8th of December and kids have a chance to meet the big man in his Grotto. Grab your tickets and receive a present which is bought especially for your child. The £10 price includes entry to the Farm Park, booking is essential and accompanying adults go free. While you’re there take a walk around the animal paddocks. The Gin case are also serving Christmas and vegetarian lunches every day from the 1st December.

Call 016973 32020 to book

Keswick Victorian Fayre 1 December

Forget decking the halls on the 1st of December and head into Keswick for the Victorian Fayre. With free live entertainment on stage in the Market Place and Packhorse Court, there’s plenty of bands, choirs and dancers to warm those winter chills. Keep the kids entertained with the funfair and over 30 charity stalls will sell a selection of Christmas homemade crafts, fresh produce, festive food and drink. And there’s no doubt the man in red will make an appearance on the day.

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Underneath the Christmas Lights Cockermouth Christmas Light 17 November

Cockermouth Main Street will be shut down as the funfair and Christmas market take over. The main stage programme begins at 2 pm and is packed with the likes of Harry Bibby, Mandy’s Dancing Divas, Luke Matear and Mojo Rising. The star of the show is the fantastic Christmas lights which will be switched on at 5 pm.

Come and meet the Ice Queen, Ice Princess and the Reindeers. To get everyone in the festive spirit there’s mulled wine, mince pies, face painting, Get Fizzed and a Giant Snow Globe. dance, music, choirs and much more.on offer.

Keswick Christmas Lights

whitehaven Light Switch On 17 November

The Whitehaven Christmas light Switch is always an action-packed day as Lowther Street and the CFM Roadshow takes over. The day starts at 10:30 and there will be loads of giveaways and local acts to keep the crowds entertained like the Committed2Rock Choir, Stage Stars, Bounce and Soundwave. Peppa Pig and George will be on hand for meet and greets with the little ones, while stilt walkers and street performers will wow the crowds along with Taylor’s funfair. Find the perfect gift with over 30 stalls on the Christmas market and the lights will be switched on at 6 pm by the Ed Sheeran tribute.

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Expect some tasty treats and great gift ideas as the food and gift fayre gets into full swing from 10 am in the Market Square. The town will alight at 7 pm when Keswick’s local firemen flick the switch and illuminate the spectacular display.

Peter Rabbit from Beatrix Potter will make an appearance on stage prior to the light switch on and the CommitteMaryport d2Rock Choir will bring some festive cheer from 6.15 pm. There will also be a Christmas tree switched Light Switch On on in Packhorse Court along with various 23 November events organised by the local Rotary Club.

There will be entertainment on the street and stage with performances by local schools with an afternoon of fun and entertainment and fairground fun for all the family on Senhouse Street which begins at 1 pm. Find Santa in his grotto at the Labour Club, there will also be a range of craft stalls raising funds for local groups and organisations. The Town Council will provide plenty of free activities including face painting, glitter tattoos, umbrella decorating, crafts and music and hot drinks followed later in the day by mulled wine and mince pies in the Town Hall. Lights will be switched on at 5 pm.

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Workington Christmas Festival 30 November

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29 November The Christmas market will be held in the Cleator Moor Civic and Masonic Centre on Friday the 29th of November. Commencing at 3:30pm there will be a range of stalls selling Christmas goods and a variety of gifts. Tea, coffee and food will available and to help bring in the festive feel there will be mulled wine and mince pies.

The kids should keep their eye out for Father Christmas who’ll be in attendance and if they’re on the nice list they’ll receive a free gift. The Cleator Moor Brass Band will be playing and are sure to add a wonderful festive feel. The highlight of the day, the light switch on, will take place at 5:30.

Celebrate Workington’s Christmas lights with an amazing festive festival and a jam-packed day of entertainment including live music and performances, walkabout entertainers, face painting, funfair, storytelling, princesses, superheroes, magic and puppets. The Christmas market stretches onto the main street with a fabulous mix of independent local businesses selling tempting treats and beautiful hand-made gifts. Committed2rock will be back for another and the lights will be switched on by the Mayor at 5 pm. The festival starts at 11 am and is a great day out for everyone!

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SHOP LOCAL

keep it Local alternative gifts It’s a lot of pressure to get something special for everyone close to you, particularly when everybody seems to be hard to buy for. No need to worry, we have some great local ideas that might just save the day.

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Gifts Galore in Cleator Moor has a great selection of quaint and bespoke items for all ages. Lynne Routledge recently opened the doors on her new venture and her constantly rotating stock to offers ever-changing ideas. The shelves are lined with children’s favourites like the much loved Peter Rabbit soft toys and other Beatrix Potter classic characters through to handbags for a little something special for her. Their Jonny Javelin cards have proven popular as have the Yodeyma Perfumes. There’s plenty more in-store.

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Find them on Facebook @lynnroutledge2019

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How about a microphone made from a tin can?

Unique, quirky, original, sustainable and handmade in Cumbria. The soup can microphone is the gift that keeps on giving.

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House of Linda Ann All items are personally selected to ensure quality and value.

Browse through handbags for both every day and special occasion, along with scarves, candles, bath products and a small selection of ladies clothing and occasion shoes. House of Linda Ann purchases only one of each product which means customers can be sure of individuality and to constantly new stock. Hand created gift hampers and balloons are available to order to customer specification. www.houseoflindaann.co.uk

For something stunning and original...

Jewellery workshop experience with shop & café

Fultons Lakes Jewellery Works Whether you simply want to browse or you have a specific design in mind, stop by Fultons Lakes Jewellery Works in Keswick. The family-run business was established in 1990 and gives customers the chance to see what’s happening in the workshop. Discuss your ideas or browse the unique selection. Decide over a coffee in the artisan cafe or take inspiration from the art gallery. They’ll love your present but the visit is part of the Fulton experience. www.brianfulton.co.uk or call 017687 79798

Bell Close Car Park, Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5JD

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he Rum Story’s Jefferson’s Gift Shop is a luxury cavern of local and artisan goods that specialises in quality food and drink along with unique gifts.

Set in the original Jefferson’s building on Lowther Street in Whitehaven, the shop is the home of the world-famous rum but with the exhibition to explore, you can delve into our past and experience the history of the town along with the roots of the Jefferson’s family.

The Rum Story has also introduced a fantastic new subscription-based service for people looking to spice up their life - The Jefferson’s Drinks Club.

Each month, members will receive a surprise box which will feature local and artisan products. They’ll range from a variety of luxury foods and alcohol, as well as other exclusive discounts and vouchers to enjoy. To become a JDC member or to find out more information please get in touch by calling 01946 592933 or send us an email to info@ rumstory.co.uk The Rum Story is also the perfect venue to host your private party, with its unique space and bespoke offerings it can be tailored to fit all your needs. Whether it’s a Christmas gathering, a wedding to remember or a shindig in the cellar, just pop in and talk to one of the team to have a look at the spaces available.

In addition to all this, the Rum Story offer all sorts of locally made products using Jefferson’s Rum. These products include Rum & Raisin Fudge from Romneys of Kendal, Jam, Chutney & Marmalade from Wild & Fruitful, Luxury Rum Chocolates from Hawkshead Chocolate Co and their own Rum Butter and Tea Bread made in house by John Watt & Son. Have a browse in the gift shop where all these goodies are available.

The team are also preparing for Christmas madness with made to order hampers and specialised Christmas gifts, stop by and have a look for all your Christmas needs and pick a perfect present.

Visit www.rumstory.co.uk or find them on Facebook @therumstory

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Your retirement.

Just how you imagined it... at Lancaster Court, Cockermouth At McCarthy & Stone we help our homeowners to realise their retirement dreams and live life on their terms.

Lancaster Court is a development with one and two-bedroom apartments coming soon to Cockermouth that offers the best of both worlds, whether that’s socialising with friends, spending time with family or relaxing in your own private space.

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Marketing Suite Now Open Drop in for a coffee at our Marketing Suite in the centre of Cockermouth. You can meet our friendly team, view the plans and prices for Lancaster Court and even reserve your apartment off plan.

To book your appointment call 0800 185 5950 or visit mccarthyandstone.co.uk/lancaster-court Lancaster Court, Marketing Suite, 62 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LU Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 5:00pm

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Money Matters with The IFA Company

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he IFA Company’s Lucy McKinley discusses why young people should be encouraged to save from an early age.

It’s a sad fact that the younger generation can’t rely on the same financial benefits that their parents and grandparents have enjoyed. Despite this, I don’t think it’s unfair to say that young people aren’t excited by the idea of saving money for the long term. If I look at my clients, 95% of them are much closer to retirement age than they are to school age. And of the handful of clients who can boast that they remember childhood clearly, only one has sought financial advice without the encouragement of a parent.

to the growth on investment gains. So, if an investment of £10,000 is worth £21,590 after 10 years and it continues to grow at the same rate, it will be worth £100,265 after 30 years.

If you’d like some advice on where to get started with savings and investments, give us a call on 01946 821150, email contactus@ifaco.co.uk, visit www.ifaco. co.uk or find us on social media.

There are many reasons why forming good financial habits early in life will set you up for the long term; here are just three of them: The amounts that you save don’t have to be huge now in order to make a big difference in 30 years’ time. My favourite example of this is a client who opened a personal pension in 1988 when he was 23 years old. He’s paid a monthly contribution of £60 for the past 31 years and now has a pension worth over £130,000. £60 per month now represents just a fraction of his income, but a pension fund of this size means he can enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Your priorities will change throughout life, but you’ll always need savings to fall back on. Your financial needs are different depending on what stage of life you’re at, but one thing stays the same – achieving your goals is easier when you have money in the bank.

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lexandra Boardman from Alexandra’s of Keswick gives her take on the four key colour trends for the upcoming winter season.

There is an optimistic mood in my shop which we think has been inspired by the energised bright colours of the season. Every year each brand launches their ‘new colours’ but what is an essential element this time around is the way the colours have been combined. This season is all about unusual colour mixing in wonderful bold prints.

At Alexandra’s we believe that wearing the colours that suit you can be empowering, not only do you look good but you feel good too! We all know that 85% of communication is non-verbal and this is why your colour choice can make an impact if you are dressing for an interview, family occasion or simply just want to look your best. After all, in the words of Coco Chanel, ‘the best colour in the world is the one that looks good on you.’

The fashion shows for winter 19/20 were full of rich earthy yellows, forest greens, teals as well as deep rich reds.

Earthy Yellows These are guaranteed to have the true feel-good factor. The mixture of yellow which signifies joy, happiness, hope and sunshine and orange with its association with energy, warmth and flamboyance create our earthy yellows which are warm, intense and energising. Take your pick from multiple shades from mustard yellow through the spectrum to dark cheddar.

Care should be taken to ensure that the colour is the right shade of yellow for your complexion, if you are not sure then just have some of the yellow in print and not right next to your face.

This is where you really should step away from your computer and through the doors of retailers on your local high street. At Alexandra’s, we are always happy to advise and help customers on what suits them and we are not alone.

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Rich Reds The continued trend in full-bodied wine tones is an ongoing and evolving that includes a rich medley of wine and Bordeaux reds. Rich reds are a great way to add depth and richness to a look without clashing with the colder weather.

While red is traditionally associated with excitement, energy and passion, this season's full-bodied shades encapsulate the feelings of warmth.

Several prints this year mix the rich reds with earthy yellows and teals perfectly in one print.

Forest Greens As a colour, green brings up images of nature, environment and renewal. This season the great green shades balance off the rich red tones with deep dense forest greens (including leaf and mossy tones) and acid lime greens add shock value.

Think forest calm and respite in our chaotic world!

Teals Teal is a colour which flatters most skin tones and it’s a deeper shade than the similar colours of the summer months. Take your pick and wear it as a block colour or within a print.

If you are not used to such bright colours don’t worry, soft frost grey is a useful way to help tone down some of the colours. The frosted grey works well with all four of the key colour trends of earthy yellows, rich reds, forest greens, teals and perfectly complements the brighter shades.

Don’t forget that a great way to update an existing outfit is simply to choose an accessory such as a scarf which will showcase this seasons colours.

Or give your feet a treat in some bright funky socks made out of lovely soft bamboo.

So get out there and have some fun experimenting. Who knows what bold new colours will make their way into your wardrobe?

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hapman & Co is a beautiful modern salon in the heart of Cockermouth that’s recently come under new ownership.

Leah Belle has been looking after clients for years and she’s pleased to announce her new salon is now open and ready to offer you the high-class service you deserve - without the high price tag!

“After listening to our clients we knew there was a desire for an all-inclusive salon unlike anything in the area,” said Leah. “We offer more than just a haircut, when you come to Chapman & Co it’s all about the experience. More and more people are realising self-care is important and we would like our clients to know we genuinely care about their time spent with us and guarantee they will leave feeling happy and fantastic.”

Whether it’s a new hairstyle, Fresh Colour for Autumn/Winter, Professional make up Studio, Nail Bar and Private beauty room, it’s all there for you. Chapman & Co is perfect for that me-time we all need.

They are also recruiting so if you’re a stylist or barber looking for a fresh start or a new adventure please get in contact with the team. They promise you a fully supportive environment to grow in, with luxury surroundings and the opportunity for unlimited earning potential.

For bookings, further details or to be part of this new venture call 07435392317 or message their Facebook page @Chapman&cocockermouth Chapman & Co look forward to welcoming you.

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the perfect start to your perfect day

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he Lake District is the heart of weddings and I meet people from all over the world that come here. People get married any day of the week nowadays and everyone wants to be different but everybody’s wedding morning pretty much runs the same.

Who better to give you an insight into what is expected than your hairdresser?

Majority picture a wedding morning of mad panic of chaos but I don’t know where people get this from. If you have booked the right people, your morning will be scheduled perfectly.

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

Here are my top tips to prepare you and to ease your mind if you're anxious.

Booking your Artist I always need the exact date of the wedding before getting into any conversations further. Girls book me 18 months in advance. I don’t like taking any more advanced as life can throw surprises. A year is about average.

Cost “They bump the cost up when you mention wedding”. This frustrates me. Yes, the cost is more but I am reserving your whole day up-to 18 months in advance. My alarm is set at a ridiculous hour to turn up ready to do my best, non-stop, all day. I have to clean my whole kit ready for the next job and stock products. My products are the best I can find.

We do so much behind the scenes. Plus it’s our livelihood.

We are self -employed. No holiday pay, no sick pay, no perks of a contracted job and still paying off my student loan, which is where I gain my artistry skills.

I would never put a price on a look but I do price my time, skills and knowledge.

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Trials I like to book trials within the same season. Winter, summer.

Skin is similar and needs are similar. I change my techniques and products to suit the skin in front of me at that time.

Colours will generally stay the same. Textures won't, these vary as much as your skin.

Within the information I give out, I have a section about coming for your trial. Its best to come alone or with a close friend. For me, it’s an opportunity for me to get to know you and discover what you want. I can’t do this with people distracting you or giving an inexperienced opinion.

Food I like coffee and water.

That’s all I need. A swig of champagne is all you need during your time with me.

The bridal party can eat while waiting but not during.

Time this accordingly.

It’s important to be very open with your artist about what you like and don’t like. Sometimes clients hold back from telling us what they want as they think its un-achievable. You can buy extra hair if you need too. Get a dewy look without it sliding off. It is nice to see your options.

Prep & set Up Makeup – We need daylight. Position our clients facing the window with a table close enough for us to work off.

Hair – Good light with a mirror and a plug facing the client.

These can be positioned in different places if needed. Regardless if you have booked a makeup and hair separate.

Try to allocate plenty of space if you want your bridal party with you throughout the morning.

Children are advised to stay clear of the “getting ready” stations. Kits are packed accordingly and hair tongs are hot and dangerous. Mam’s are advised to have a special hour to themselves while they are having hair and makeup done.

Videographers and Photographers We both have a job to do. I have built up some great friendships with photographers, so I know the effort and hard work they put in for your day.

Think about getting ready for photos. A few in your dressing gown with hair and make up complete are lovely. Rollers and a bare face, well that’s up to you.

It can be hard working with someone hovering behind you.

I like the space. So I like to make sure you're at least 90% complete by the time they arrive. I also like to get out of the way so the photographer gets a chance to get some great photos of you.

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TURN IT UP TO 11 THE WILDS OF ENNERDALE THE TASTE OF THAILAND RECIPES

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hen Tom Green opened the doors to Number 11 Market Place in November last year he simply wanted to bring a unique dining experience to Whitehaven.

In doing so he created a cosy space, relaxed atmosphere and personal service that’s impressed diners.

Number 11 is tucked away in the marketplace and the Georgian façade gives little clue of what lies inside. Stepping through the door of the former chemist unveils inviting benches and tables tucked neatly away that beckons patrons to settle in and relax. ”I’ve been in this industry since I was a teenager,” said Tom. “I’ve always wanted to run a place of my own so when this building became available, I knew it was the right thing to do.”

“We were determined to create an intimate dining experience with a relaxed atmosphere” Tom relied on his years of experience to design the restaurant and refurbish the premises to his specifications: “It’s not a big space but we were determined to create an intimate dining experience with a relaxed atmosphere and I’m delighted with the result.”

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Number 11 is minimal and uncluttered. Careful consideration has been given to the layout which means the tables aren’t crammed together and with the focus on fewer customers, the efficient and personal service comes into its own.

Tom has lived in the area for eleven years but said the inspiration for number 11 came from his hometown of Chester: “I met my wife Debbie at university and she wanted to move back home when we finished and I just fell in love with the area, the people and the town.

So when we decided to start up a restaurant I wanted to bring something a bit different to the area. There are a lot of boutique restaurants in Chester and that fits perfectly for Whitehaven.

I hired my chef, Darren, about six months before we opened, reputation for food is everything up here so we spent a long time planning a menu that brings something unique.”

Number 11 offers impressive dishes with an American and Mexican twist. There’s an authentic Texan smokehouse section of the menu which is sourced from Pappy’s Smokehouse in Kendal. The Tex Mex dishes continue with a great range of homemade burgers, burritos and tacos.

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A meal out should be for everybody and Tom has ensured there is a vast range of dishes for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free options too.

“It’s food that I really enjoy,” said Tom. “We offer a Tex Mex twist on classic dishes too and we really want to produce food everyone will like.”

Tom’s always wanted his own place but the real impetus came when his son was born in 2016: “Zach has grown up through the whole process of planning, organising and opening. The idea came about when he was born because I wanted to challenge myself to do something I really enjoy. Kids make you look at life a different way so I’m delighted it’s been a positive year.”

It’s been an encouraging twelve months and in an exciting development Tom is renovating the space next door as a bar with a focus on cocktails: “It will be a place for people to gather before their meal and then relax after they have finished. I’d love to say it will be open before Christmas but it’s an old building and it’s hard to put a time on it. We delayed opening the restaurant for three months because things had to be just right and the same goes with the cocktail bar, it’s still a work in progress.”

He also can’t thank his staff enough, many have been with him from day one: “This wouldn’t have come together without my team which includes my mother in law, a few good friends and new members of staff who have been fantastic. They’ve helped me so much on this journey and it wouldn’t have worked without them.”

The menu changes seasonally and Tom is also very keen to source local drink products like Bedrock gin, Ennerdale Brewery ales and more wherever he can.

Number 11 is open for lunches and dinners, Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 am until 11 pm.

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Spanish Chicken & Chorizo Hawkshead Relish Cook Book

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ring your store cupboard essentials to life with The Hawkshead Relish Cook Book.

From hearty hotpots to aromatic curries, these are simple but satisfying meals packed full of flavour to make the most of the jars and bottles that are tucked away in the cupboard.

This is a great family dish packed with flavour and sunshine.

Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 45-60 minutes | Serves: 4

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12 chicken thighs 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves of garlic 2 teaspoons paprika 2 sprigs of rosemary Salt and pepper 3 large sweet potatoes 140g sliced cooking chorizo 200g mini sweet peppers 2 quartered red onions 2 tablespoons Hawkshead Relish Chilli Jam Juice of 2 oranges 100g pitted Kalamata olives 220g cherry tomatoes on the vine 60g mini pickled peppers 10g fresh basil

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Preheat the oven to 180°c.

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Mix the chicken thighs with the oil, garlic, paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper then leave them to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Peel and dice the sweet potatoes then add them to the chicken along with chorizo, peppers and red onion.

Transfer the mixture to a large roasting tray with the chicken skin side up, and place into the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

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Meanwhile, combine the Chilli Jam and orange juice.

When the initial cooking time is up, pour this over the chicken and add the olives, cherry tomatoes and pickled peppers to the roasting tray. Return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the chicken skin to crisp up. Finish with torn basil leaves scattered over the top, and serve with a fresh rocket salad.

tip Cook about 200g of rice until soft and fluffy, then once the chicken is cooked add to the dish and mix. You can leave out the sweet potato if you wish.

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hese beauties are far too delicious for their own good. The high cocoa content of the chocolate keeps them from being too sickly, and the Chilli Jam gives a background warmth without packing a punch, but if you'd like them hotter just add a little more chilli!

Preparation time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour chilling | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

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50g peanuts 50g shelled pistachios 250g 70% dark chocolate 50g dried apricots 50g dried cherries 50g marshmallows 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons Hawkshead Relish Chilli Jam Pinch of sea salt

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Preheat the oven to 180°c. Lightly grease and line an 8 by 20cm loaf tin with non-stick greaseproof paper.

Scatter the nuts on a baking tray and cook until golden for 6 minutes, then allow to cool.

Gently melt the chocolate over a pan of boiling water.

Allow to cool slightly before folding in all the remaining ingredients except the sea salt, including the nuts, and mix thoroughly. If you are using mini marshmallows they can go straight in, but chop large ones up beforehand.

Pour into the loaf tin, press down into the corners then sprinkle with sea salt. Leave to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour, then cut into squares or fingers as you prefer.

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Keep in an airtight container for as long as they last! Great for dipping in hot chocolate on a crisp, cold winter’s day.

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hy do tens of thousands of walkers attempt Wainwright’s coast to coast?

The answer is quite simple... because it’s one of the worlds great walks.

People flock from places like Australia and America for the famous walk and the Shepherds Arms, in the centre of Ennerdale Bridge, is where many weary walkers lay their heads after the 14-mile hike on their first day.

It’s often easy to overlook what we have in our backyard but the Shepherds Arms has an international reputation and with its proximity to Ennerdale, the well-known watering hole is also a favourite of astute locals too who return regularly, especially for their Steak Pie and Sunday Roasts.

“Overseas visitors, in particular, are interested in local produce,” said owner Keith Milburn. “And from our selection of real ales, local lager and spirits, to the ingredients in our menus, we are proud to promote and support Cumbrian products.”

While the area is a popular overnight stop for travellers passing through, West Cumbrians consider Ennerdale to be ‘our’ lake. It’s off the beaten track and the lack of development makes the lake a perfect spot for a weekend stroll with the family. But the secluded hideaway also features an 42

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unspoiled valley and many memorable walks in the quiet company of nature.

Is there anything finer after a walk than a crackling log fire, a well-earnt drink and a home-cooked meal?

The welcome at The Shepherds Arms is world-renowned and so is the food: “There are several dishes we are well known for,” said Keith. “And as well as the standard favourites we have a specials board which changes daily to add a bit of spice and variety.

We take pride in our reputation for good homemade food and have always used local ingredients when we can.

Whether it’s Cumbrian beef and lamb, fresh lobster from St Bees, free-range eggs from down the road or marmalade for breakfast, it all matters and its all great quality too. We were the first in the area to introduce vegan dishes as standard items on our menu which is another important attraction for many of our guests.”

The Shepherds Arms take pride in the small details like the carefully selected wine list that complements the menu.

They also welcome dogs in the bar during the day which means the whole family can spend time together, with two real fires and seating by the beck outside there is a place for everyone to relax, whatever the weather.

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Speaking of the weather, the changing seasons scares off the walkers and gives locals the perfect chance to take advantage of our unspoilt beauty with an off-season discount at the Shepherds Arms.

Have you ever considered a mini-break close to home? The wilds of Ennerdale couldn’t be further from our bustling towns and will give you a chance to discover what makes our area so renowned.

Book an off-peak two-night stay and your two-course evening meal will be reduced to less than ten pounds per person. A break doesn’t need to be some exotic destination.

Imagine waking up to a complimentary cooked breakfast and then taking a rare opportunity to take an entire day to yourself around Ennerdale, the local Wainwrights or even hike up to Black Sail?

As the sun drops the Shepherds Arms beckons with a Cumbrian welcome, well-earned drink, log fires and hearty food.

You can forget the long drives, airport security and rude waiters.

Whether you have just walked 15 miles, brought the family out for a bit of fresh air or spent the morning photographing the local wildlife, a warm welcome awaits everyone at the Shepherd Arms.

Their 8 bedrooms all have en-suite or private bathrooms (bathrobes provided) and two can be adapted to sleep 3 guests in comfort. All are equipped with TV, hot drinks, toiletries and hairdryer.

Don’t take it for granted, come and see what all the fuss is about and love where you live.

Visit www.shepherdsarms.com or call 01946 861 249

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t doesn’t matter whether you call it the Little’s Arms or Top House because everyone is welcome at the watering hole. It’s your local.

Having completed the internal refurbishment, landlady Kath is delighted with the results: “The pub was looking tired so it was time for a freshen up. I used local businesses like Cleator Moor Upholstery and Maxwell Flooring and a couple of regular customers helped with the decorating.

New T bars are set to be fitted selling John Smiths, Fosters, Kronenbourg, Birra Moretti, Guinness and two Strongbow Ciders provided by Heineken.”

Kath, who is originally from Maryport and her husband Tony took over the helm at the Top House in 2016 after stints running a couple of other pubs but this was the one they both loved. Sadly their son Kieran tragically passed away in 2017 and Tony’s health deteriorated and he passed away a year later.

The Top House has a function room which is free to use and comfortably seats around 50, it’s ideal for a variety of events and Kath can also organise hot/cold buffets if needed.

She is proud of her ‘gin corner’ which has over 40 varieties and is not bad for a wee pub on the ‘Moor’. There are three dartboards along with a pool table and the Top house has teams for both competitions.

Kath believes that providing Sky Sports, BT Sports and free WIFI are the sorts of extras people want and she also puts on entertainment on the last Saturday in the month. The beer garden is a sun trap on a warm day so you can relax in your friendly local, whatever the weather.

Find them on Facebook @WathBrowTopHouse

Despite all this Kath fully intends to carry on as landlady.

She laughed as she said: “If someone had told me five years ago that I’d be running a pub in Cleator Moor, I would have told them they are insane. Yet here I am, this is my home and I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be.

My customers are like an extended family, running a pub single-handed isn’t easy but if I can’t fix something, someone will be able to. It’s not the easiest job in the world. It’s 24/7 and that also includes Christmas day but I enjoy providing hospitality.”

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the hills have pies

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ills have plenty of experience keeping Cumbria moving with over 12 stores spread throughout the county and locations closer to home like Longmile, Stainburn, Dearham Wigton and the Pelican in Whitehaven.

essentials, something fresh for tea or a freshly prepared hot meal without the hassle of fighting through the crowds at the supermarket. People are really surprised by what we have but at 3000 square feet this is one of our largest stores and we’ve drawn on all our experience to make life easier for customers.”

They have certainly utilised all their knowledge with their brand new Spar store on Harrington Road, close to Workington town centre, which is run by Hills and Supplied by Spar.

As you would expect from a new build, the facilities are exceptional and everything about the new Spar is designed for ease of use, which starts out front with plenty of parking.

The attention to detail continues inside with spacious aisles and a well thought out floor plan, you’ll find everything you’d expect from a Spar like fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery section, daily household essentials, prepared meals, frozen and chilled sections, wines, beer and alcohol.

Located just across the road from Fearons Flowers and next to the Army Reserve Centre, the purpose-built store was opened at the end of August and it’s proven popular with on-the-go workers and residents alike.

“We're very happy that this site became available,” said Aaron Tweedie. “It’s a really convenient location that works well for nearby residents but it’s also one of Workington’s main commuter roads which has made it a great stop-off point for workers looking for a tasty and convenient breakfast and a cup of coffee.

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Of course, there are also the usual conveniences like pay zone, free ATM and lottery.

“But we think the Hills Deli is where the new store really excels,” said Aaron. “We have something for everyone with breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. All the food is prepared onsite daily which means customers know they’re getting the freshest meal possible. We believe in supporting Cumbria’s economy so we source our food a locally as possible and things like our meat have all come from Lyndsey's Butchers in Cockermouth.”

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As an added convenience you can call Hills Deli directly on 01900 602782. Give them a ring, let them know what time you’ll be in and the staff will make sure your food prepared and ready to go.

Breakfast meal deals have proven very popular with passing workers. Grab a tea or coffee and choose from sausage, bacon, egg and Cumberland sausage teacakes and every combination in-between. With hot baguettes like beef and gravy, chicken and gravy, chicken and chorizo and chicken tikka even the fussiest eaters will find something that suits them.

For dinner and tea there are 12’’ pizzas, burgers, pies and all manner of meal deals. Further options include 6 different types of pasta, chicken curry, Yorkshire puddings, lasagne, doner kebabs, salad boxes and vegetarian options too.

And if there’s something that you really want but can’t find, just ask the staff and they’ll be happy to make it for you.

It’s currently open from half five in the morning until ten but demand has been high and the needs of modern life means plans are afoot to extend the opening hours further.

If you want a quick shop but are tired of fighting the crowds then try the new Hills Spar on Harrington Road.

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Blackberry Bakewell Pudding allonby tea rooms Directions

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t’s time to get baking again and as the weather gets a little colder sometimes you just want to put something together quickly, get it in the oven and bring out a wonderfully warming pudding.

Using seasonal berries this recipe is a tweak on a traditional favourite and we thank Brenda from Allonby Tea Rooms for sharing her delicious autumnal dessert. For a gluten-free option swap the plain flour for gluten-free flour.

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225g (8oz) blackberries 50g (2oz) blackberry jam 175g (6oz) butter, softened 75g (3oz) caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 175g (6oz) ground almonds 40g (1 ½oz) plain flour 50g (2oz) icing sugar juice of 1/2 a lemon 2 tbsp of flaked toasted almonds

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Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. In a medium bowl, mix together the blackberries and jam.

Spread evenly over the bottom of a 1 litre (1¾ pint) baking dish.

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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs gradually, then gently fold in the almonds and flour. Spoon this mixture over the blackberries and smooth the surface. Bake for 45min.

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Sieve the icing sugar into a small bowl and whisk with just enough lemon juice for a runny yet thick icing. Top the pudding with toasted flaked almonds and then, using a teaspoon, drizzle over the icing.

To Freeze ahead Bake up to the end of step 2, cool completely, wrap well in clingfilm and freeze. Defrost thoroughly at room temperature overnight. The dessert can be enjoyed at room temperature or to serve warm, preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 and bake on the middle shelf for 25min.

Decorate with icing and almonds before serving.

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From the Land of a Thousand Smiles

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ll too often the worst part of going on holiday is the jolt as your plane touches down under the grey skies of Blighty and you step off the plane in the rain.

If you came back from Thailand, you probably had a perfect holiday. Whether you swam in the azure waters, bustled your way through the roadside street stalls or spent your time poolside with a cold drink, there are two things I can say for certainty - you wish you were back there and you also fell in love with the food.

Not many people leave the land of a thousand smiles without finding a favourite new dish. Whether it’s a simple affair like a Pad Thai, a fiery red curry or the Pad Krapow Moo Saap that you picked when you were feeling adventurous, Thai food manages to encapsulate so many flavours into a single mouthful.

The weather is turning chilly and the nights are drawing in but your summer holiday doesn’t have to fade into memories. Sure, you can look back on your photos and reminisce but a perfect moment can often be brought back by the smallest thing like a smell, or a taste, as I discovered the Star of Siam in Keswick recently.

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Ian McGregor and his wife Tu truly bring the authentic taste of Thailand to Keswick. The pair took over the restaurant a few years ago but Tu has many years experience cooking back in Thailand and her vast knowledge means the Star of Siam doesn’t simply re-create Thai food, they produce authentic dishes.

It’s only a small thing but as soon as the prawn crackers were brought out I knew we were in for something special.

Thai crackers are very prawny and the first bite had me thinking of a meal long ago where the table rocked unsteadily on the sand and the water lapped a few feet away.

The Fish Cakes and the Tom Yum soup were as good as anything we had on holiday and Ian assured me it was because the quality of the ingredients is important: “We can’t just go down to the local markets and buy fresh Thai ingredients like LemonGrass and Kaffir Lime leaves but we make sure that what we do buy is as fresh as possible and that’s what makes all the difference.”

The Tom Yum was sweet and sour with that wonderful spicy kick you get in the back of your throat and a bottle of Chang beer with the fish cakes was a match made in heaven.

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Our choice of mains was unadventurous but that’s only because when you see your favourite on the menu it’s impossible to go past it. When our Red Curry and Massaman Curries with sticky rice was placed in front of us we were not disappointed. They were aromatic, spicy and creamy and my wife claims her curry was one of the best she’d ever had.

Dessert was a who’s who of holiday favourites like Banana Fritters and Sticky Rice with Mango.

The Star of Siam lived up to all our expectations. Who said holidays need to come to an end?

Peruse the menu at www.starofsiam.co.uk or find them on Facebook @StarofSiamKeswick

The Star of Siam menu is packed with traditional favourites and others like Graeng Pla, Graeng Phed Pedyang, Laab Gai or Yum Nuea. There is something for everyone whether you're a seasoned traveller with a discerning palate or someone looking to familiarise yourself with the food before your holiday.

The Star of Siam is a fantastic option for people looking for flavours you won’t find anywhere else in. Hot and spicy or mild and aromatic, everyone will find a meal that suits them and every dish has a vegetarian option.

With the combination of the famous Thai welcome and the quality food, our meal became something more than just dinner out as we talked about a long-forgotten holiday and remembered places we haven’t thought about in years.

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Classic Combinations

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inter warmers, Festive Favourites, Classic Cocktails and no cocktail page is complete without something bright blue! Let’s get festive.

Frosty Flurry Cocktail

Gorgeous icy blue cocktails with rum, white cranberry and curacao rimmed with sparkling snowflake sugar to bring on the snow for a blue blue Christmas. Get in the holiday spirit with a cocktail that sparkles like snowflakes Ingredients • 2 cups white rum • 2 cups white cranberry juice • 1 cup blue curacao • 1/2 cup lime juice • granulated sugar for the rims • lime wheels for garnish Method Stir rum, white cranberry juice, Curacao, and lime juice together in a large pitcher. Add two handfuls of ice cubes and stir until chilled. Pour sugar on a flat plate. Moisten the rim of one glass, then turn upside down and twist in the sugar. Repeat with remaining glasses. Pour drinks into rimmed glasses and garnish with lime wheels.

Christmas Cider Sangria

Sangria is a year-round favourite because it’s so quick to make and always looks beautiful with fresh fruit. With a few tweaks and a couple of extra ingredients this summer holiday treat has been transformed into a spicy winter warmer. Or you can just call it mulled wine if you like.

Ingredients • 4 cups of red wine • 2 cups of apple cider • 1/2 cup triple sec • 1 orange juiced • 2 apples sliced and seeds removed • 1 orange sliced and seeds removed • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils • 2 cinnamon sticks • 2 star anise Method Combine wine, cider, triple sec and orange juice in a pan and simmer over low heat. Add apple slices, orange slices, pomegranate, cinnamon and star anise. Don’t bring to boil and serve as a delicious warming treat.

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Old Fashioned

You cannot get more classic than a classic Old Fashioned. This humble concoction of four ingredients—whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water—is the cocktail that started it all.

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2 tsp sugar syrup or 1 tsp granulated sugar 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters splash of water 60ml Scotch whisky or bourbon soda water (optional) Orange slice Maraschino cherry (optional)

Method Put the sugar, bitters and water in a small tumbler. Mix until the sugar dissolves if using granulated. Fill your glass with ice and stir in the whisky. Add a splash of soda water if you like and mix. Serve in a tumbler with plenty of ice. Garnish with orange and cherry.

Buck’s Fizz

The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect cocktail for a celebratory brunch or party. If mixing champagne with orange juice is not your thing then you can use any other sparkling wine. Two easy steps. Simple.

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100ml orange juice, freshly squeezed 200ml chilled champagne (Or any other fizzy wine)

Method First, pour 50ml of the orange juice into each glass. Very slowly top up each glass with 100ml champagne. That’s the party started.

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Restoring the Glo r y . . .

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ave you bought a classic car in need of a bit of restoration thinking it would make a great project? Has that project now spent the last few years sitting in a garage gathering dust?

If you answered yes to both questions then maybe it’s time to give Greta Motor Body Works a call.

The family-run business in Keswick has always carried out classic car restoration alongside the normal standard vehicle body repairs. However, with their growing team, specialist equipment and apprenticeship programme they are investing in the future and expanding this aspect of the business.

Everything is in place to allow them to manage all aspects of classic car restoration and repairs. No matter how big or small the job may be.

The firm was set up in 1961 and is almost as classic as the cars they work on but Greta Body Works is more than a body shop, it boasts a huge workshop with the latest equipment and a highly trained workforce.

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for us because we are car enthusiasts and as active members of the classic car community we have extensive industry contacts.

We have a project management system in place to expedite the works and that’s why we think we’re the best people to help you manage your project. Over the years our facilities and equipment have developed, plus we now have toolroom and specialist sheet metal manufacturing capabilities. If you need a job that requires a clean build area we have created a segregated space for that too.”

From stripping back a vehicle to the basic shell, replacing panels, mechanical rebuild, bringing interiors back to life or finding the perfect bit of trim, Dave is certain the client benefits from the contacts and years of knowledge: “While we manage the details the customers have oversight of the whole programme and are provided with progress and cost updates. We can adopt a sympathetic approach with regards to originality or we can undertake partial or full nut and bolt restorations which can lead to better than original standards. As enthusiasts, we realise that classic cars are very emotive and a lot of people have a love affair with their project. We can manage the process but it is their car and whether they want a say in every decision or simply want to keep track of the work is up to them.

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We work extensively with specialist suppliers and subcontractors and this ensures quality service is delivered and maintained. But should the customer have a favoured supplier for say an engine rebuild, we’ll happily work with them.

We can manage as much of the project or as little as they like. If a customer wants to bring in their car to utilise us for our expertise on a quick job and then take it away that’s fine. Ultimately, we’re here to provide the skills and keep the customer's costs under control.”

Greta Bodyworks pride themselves on maintaining aspects of bodyworks that would otherwise become consigned to the history books. If you need a panel remanufactured due to deterioration, parts welded, paintwork colour-matched or a vehicle realignment Greta has the facilities, engineering capabilities and skills.

They can arrange a visit to your home or workplace for an initial assessment and can advise with accident damage and insurance works. Every car that has an extensive restoration receives an MOT and is tested by an independent engineer.

If it’s time to finally start that restoration project, give Greta Motor Body Works a call, make it happen and take to the road.

Visit www.gretabodyworks.co.uk for more information, call 017687 72104 or email restorations@Gretabodyworks.co.uk

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Kia XCeed’s all expectations

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tylish, expressive and modern in design, the Kia XCeed represents a sporty alternative to traditional SUVs. More athletic in appearance than its taller rivals, the new model offers something different to the other models in the Ceed range.

The XCeed is a new urban crossover utility vehicle (CUV) which combines compact SUV practicality with the sporty packaging and engaging handling of a hatchback but still offers comparable levels of space for occupants and luggage.

The XCeed’s suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment features make it one of the most high-tech cars in the CUV class which is powered by a range of fast-revving, turbocharged engines. It’s also one of the most efficient.

The car’s elevated ride height and body also present the same robust image that attracts buyers to the other SUVs in Kia’s product portfolio. The Kia XCeed’s ground clearance is 174 mm on 16-inch wheels and 184 mm on 18-inch wheels, a rise of up to 42 mm over the Ceed five-door hatchback.

Wheel arch, side sill cladding and silver roof rails lend the car a tougher, SUV-like presence.

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Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe, comments: “The Kia XCeed addresses the growing desire for cars which offer more emotion and dynamism than an SUV, both in terms of the way a car looks and drives. Yet these customers don’t want to lose the practicality that a larger car offers them. Our new CUV meets these needs, with a distinctive and modern design wrapped around a spacious, versatile body. Merging the strengths of both hatchback and SUV, the Kia XCeed offers something refreshing for our consumers.”

A ‘floating’ touchscreen infotainment system stands proud of the dashboard, while the lower portion of the instrument panel provides a set of touch-sensitive buttons, dials and switches to control audio volume, heating and ventilation.

Highly ergonomic in its layout and functionality, these controls have been designed to enable drivers to make quick changes to the cabin environment without taking their eyes off the road for any longer than necessary.

The interior is finished in sophisticated soft-touch materials throughout, with a satin chrome dashboard trim, presenting a refined, upscale ambience. Buyers can choose from a range of cloth, synthetic leather or genuine leather upholstery.

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“I think drivers will enjoy the Kia XCeed”, comments Ralph Kluge, General Manager Design Interior, who masterminded the cabin of the new Ceed range. “It offers drivers a sporty character, combined with the elevated driving position of a crossover, so they can enjoy the best of both worlds.”

Colour also plays a role in bringing out the best in the new design of the Kia XCeed. Like its stablemates, the new arrival is available in up to 12 different exterior colours. But a vibrant new shade, Quantum Yellow, is available exclusively to customers of the new crossover.

Barbara Scheffler, Design Manager for Colour and Trim for Kia Motors Europe, explains: “To me, it’s important we offer something others do not dare to. Where other companies are seen as more conservative, Kia’s ‘power to surprise’ opens up colour possibilities for us. Quantum Yellow is the perfect match.

It could be the ideal colour for a young family man, who still wants a sporty look to his car, or for an independent, successful woman who wants to stand out and be seen.”

Also unique to the Kia XCeed is a new yellow colour pack for the interior, with black upholstery contrasted with vibrant yellow stitching for seats and doors, yellow seat piping and a blend of gloss black and metallic yellow highlights throughout the cabin. “It’s not an age-related thing,” says Scheffler. “It’s for customers who are still young-at-heart, no matter their situation or status.”

Every model is covered by the best warranty in the business with the unique 7-Year, 150,000 km warranty as standard.

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this halloween... yo u re in fo r a sc re am i

Whether you are looking for a bit of fun over the half-term holidays or some scares and chills on Halloween our ‘ghouls out’ guide has you covered.

Mini Messel’s Makers Rosehill Theatre 23 October Have fun at the Halloween-themed Mini Messel’s Makers half-term workshop creating spooky spiders and ghoulish ghosts that will have you quaking in your boots! Mini Messel’s Makers create crafts inspired

by Oliver Messel’s way of reusing and repurposing materials that we throw away or recycle in everyday life to make something beautiful.

Activities are targeted at ages five and above. Under-fives are welcome free of charge. 1 pm-2.30 pm. Booking is advisable as places are limited. www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk Muncaster Castle Half term holidays Half term is only for the very brave at Muncaster with live entertainment, fire juggling shows, the Ghostly Grotto, tales from the graveyard, face-painting and free children’s crafts.

There are the lantern-making workshops with a procession in the evening and the Meadowvole Maze is transformed into a horrifying hideaway. What about some potion making in the scary dairy with the Black Monk? Do you dare to visit one of Britain’s most haunted castles this Halloween? www.muncaster.co.uk Lake District Coast Aquarium 26 October The Aquarium at Maryport has a range of activities planned like spooky and gruesome quizzes. Halloween decorations will add a ghoulish feel and the highlight of the holiday will be the after-dark tour on Saturday the 26th. Children go free if they turn up in fancy dress as they can take part in the torchlight tour through the aquarium. The procession will set off at 4:15 and under the cover of darkness the aquarium takes on a life of its own, which is sure to delight brave little adventurers. www.coastaquarium.co.uk 60

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Winter Droving and Ghostly Galleon 26 October Magic, monsters and mayhem await onboard the Ghostly Galleon with magician Stu-Di-Doo. Your ticket includes a 90-minute cruise, magic show, your own monster balloon, goodie bag, face-painting, tattoos and a complimentary drink. While your only a stone’s throw away why not nip into Penrith for the Winter Droving? 6 stages showcase street performance, original music, drumming bands and the streets are taken over with Penrith’s biggest market for the year. Why not stick around for the spectacular evening procession?

Whinlatter If you go up to the woods you are in for a big surprise this half term. Whinlatter has activities throughout the holidays.

The Adventure Club runs on 21-23 October and includes den building, orienteering, mountain walking and wildlife watching. Family activity days offer crafts while the Orienteering Club wonder whether you brave enough to join them in the dark woods on the Spook-O on October 24. Don’t forget the Zog activity trail or Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail. www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter

Funtastic 30 October Tucked away above Wilkinsons in Workington the Funtastic Halloween Party will take place on the 30th of October. It’s a sell-out every year so grab tickets before you miss out on their most popular event. The Halloween party screams into life from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and is packed with music and spooky Halloween games. There are prizes for the best costume and hotdog, chips and juice are included in the £7 entry ticket. Adults are limited to two per family and is open from ages 2 -12.

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Catch-Words

Across 1 Art of good eating (10) 7 Expressing poetic sorrow for something past (7) 8 American stock farm (5) 10 Form on which a shoe is made (4) 11 Even more snobby (8) 13 Canopy over a four-poster bed (6) 15 Woman’s dress in Tyrolean style (6) 17 Postscript to a literary work (8) 18 In excited eagerness (4) 21 Hindu male religious teacher (5) 22 Traders — leaders (anag) (7) 23 Titular university head (10) Down 1 Speculation (5) 2 Mistake — small piece of paper (4) 3 Running fast (6) 4 Unconsciousness induced by drugs (8) 5 Large house (7) 6 Gets rid of unnecessary jumble (10) 9 Maker of timepieces (10) 12 Strong emotional attachment (8) 14 Popeye the Sailor’s vegetable of choice (7) 16 Go bad — turn from liquid into solids (6) 19 Author of The Female Eunuch, b.1939 (5) 20 Lament noisily (4)

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

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

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

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local books

We love to promote local folk doing remarkable things and writing a book is an achievement by any standard.

These books are also a perfect Christmas gift for a history buff or a youngster with an active imagination.

helen haraldsen

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elen Robinson is a librarian at Keswick School, English teacher and horse rider who writes as Helen Haraldsen.

Her early loves were reading, writing, drawing and horses so it’s no surprise that Helen's first book ‘Little Pearl’ combined so many of her passions. The character Amber Anderson is fictional but Little Pearl and the other ponies really did exist and Helen’s childhood adventures inspired the book.

Pearl was a huge influence on Helen’s life as a child. As her best friend she discovered she could always trust the pony to look after her and taught the young author that ponies, like people, are individuals with their own personalities, strengths and weaknesses.

‘Little Pearl’ came out in March and it wasn’t long before Helen published her second book ‘The Second Best Pony’, which continues ‘Amber’s Pony Tale’ series.

The mixture of real-life and fictional characters blend perfectly and Amber’s Pony Tales are page-turners that youngsters will love, and more importantly, eagerly await the new books in the series.

As a librarian, Helen has always loved introducing young people to the book that turns them into a reader and her creations are charming stories that do just that. They are well-written and aimed at 7 to 13-year-olds but Helen has had a great deal of feedback from adults who enjoyed them from a nostalgic standpoint.

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ohn Little was raised in West Cumbria and while he may have moved south, his love of the area has not diminished.

He has written several historical novels including ‘The Light Over the Solway’ which recounts the struggles of a Workington family as they face up to a world war.

Three of its members serve in different ways, so how will they and the rest of their family cope with a challenge they have never faced before?

‘The Collier’s Daughter’ is set in and around Dearham, Aspatria, Silloth and down to Workington. It recounts real events that took place in the 1890s and while it’s a fictional storyline the places will be familiar to local readers.

West Cumbria has a rich history that blends perfectly with a good tale but sometimes the truth is stranger and John became curious about events in Whitehaven with its chequered past as a coal port, privateer base and stage on the slave triangle.

He found that since 1749 twenty riots have taken place in the town and his book ‘Riotous Whitehaven’ contains accounts of what caused the disturbance, what happened and what the consequences were for those who took part in them.

The events described bring some light to what, in some cases, were extraordinary episodes in local history and they reveal the way minds worked in the community back then.

You can find John’s books on Amazon.

Amber’s Pony Tales are an ideal gift for youngsters in search of adventure or adults looking back on some wistful memories.

More information can be found at www.helenharaldsen.co.uk and 'Amber's Pony Tales' on Facebook.

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Fireworks and Your Pet

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ith up to 50% of dogs affected by the fear of fireworks the upcoming months are not pleasant for pets or their owners. We offer a few tips that may help alleviate the stress of the upcoming fireworks period.

Firstly we start with a plea to anyone planning a fireworks display, we’re not saying don’t set them off, rather keep to nights like the fifth of November and the surrounding weekends. A random display at 11 pm during the working week can cause more alarm than you realise.

Native wildlife and farm animals are also adversely affected.

Most owners know their pets are stressed by fireworks but many animals develop this fear as their hearing changes when they get older so be aware if your dog shows any of the following symptoms: Trembling and shaking • Clinging to owners • Excessive barking • Trying to hide • Toilet accidents in the house • Pacing and panting • Refusing to eat

Take action before the fireworks begin: We suggest preparing well in advance. If you have moved recently, it’s worth checking your pets microchip details are correct. Statistics show there is a rise in the calls to Petlog at this time of year as many animals flee due to stress. 53% of microchips have incorrect owner details, which means if your pet goes missing they may not be returned home.

Check where and when fireworks displays are held in your area and also enquire if your neighbours are planning an unofficial display.

Create a safe place for your dog. Do this weeks before Bonfire Night so they can familiarise themselves with the den.

Cats tend to hide in high places, make a den here so they feel comfortable Walk your dog before the fireworks begin, making sure they have been well exercised and have had a toilet break Feed your dog a good meal in the afternoon; try adding well-cooked rice or pasta to make it stodgy, this will make them sleepy and hopefully calmer during the evening.

Make sure the house and garden are secure, remember to lock cat flaps, in case your pet is spooked.

During the fireworks: Turn up the TV to mask the noise, close windows and curtains to muffle the sounds but don’t close all the doors because this will make your pet feel trapped and start to panic.

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Keep them busy. Treat toys like a Kong can help distract them during a display.

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Skip the celebrations and stay at home with your dog – your presence could make all the difference.

Remain calm and happy as this will send positive signals to your dog, particularly if this is their first experience with fireworks.

Keep a close eye on pregnant bitches as a fright from fireworks could cause an early delivery.

Don’t punish your pet if they do overreact, this will make things worse and they will become more distressed. Don’t force your pet to come to you, especially if they’re hiding or in their den.

There is Feliway for cats - when a cat feels safe it will rub its head against objects in the environment leaving ‘facial pheromones’ making them feel safe and secure. Feliway diffusers give off the facial pheromone and helps calm them in their surrounding environment.

You could try using a thundershirt which is like giving your pet a big hug. They’re little t-shirts which are designed to be tight to the body, applying constant pressure like swaddling an infant. They have an 80% success rate so are a great alternative to medications. They can be used for fear, anxiety and over-excitement.

Consult with your vet for more information.

There are several treatments you can try like Dog Appeasing Pheromones which are natural chemicals produced by animals to communicate with one another. Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) is produced by mothers to reassure their puppies. ‘Adaptil’ collars and diffusers are available to help your dog deal with stressful situations by releasing the DAP.

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he longer nights bring all sorts of strange folk creeping out and we feature one of our nations sporting heroes, a prank-playing magician, an epic skiing adventure and a miserable comedian.

The Upbeat Beatles Solway Hall, 9 November

The Upbeat Beatles are a-Rockin’ band with tight musicianship and powerhouse vocals. From the depths of the Cavern through Beatlemania, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, their attention to detail will draw you into the world of the Beatles like no other show. Breathtaking harmonies and guitar solos all wrapped up in Scouse humour. With a full multi-media presentation, the audience will be left on an emotional high. www.thesolwayhall.co.uk

Jack Dee: Off The Telly Carnegie Theatre, 31 Oct

Jack’s credits include The Jack Dee Show, ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, BBC’s Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve probably appeared in every TV show with my name in the title”. Other sidelines include motivational speaking, which Jack describes as “Basically a total waste of time, talking to losers, but the cash is decent” and then adds “Don’t print that”. It’s so hard to tell when he’s being serious. www.carnegietheatre.co.uk

Return to Send’er Rheged Centre, 6 November

Holmlands are proud to present the latest film from Matchstick Productions with an exclusive screening at the Rheged Centre Cinema. The screening focuses on the skills, backstories and mindsets of four elite freeskiers; — a renowned veteran, a stunning rookie, a mind-blowing innovator and a big mountain star carrying on his father’s legacy. The four are captured in oversized personal segments based around each skier’s home turf before joining forces for the mother of all heli-skiing trips. www.holmlands.co.uk/events 66

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Marcel Lucont

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Rosehill Theatre, 23 November The award-winning French alter-ego of Alexis Dubus entertains with his wry observations, bawdy chansons and top-class sex poetry. Marcel Lucont is described as a flâneur, raconteur, bon-viveur and easily the greatest UK-based French comedian around. And he’s coming to Rosehill as part of our Beaujolais Nouveau festival which celebrates all things French! The Green Room is also open for pre-performance dining. www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk

A Christmas Carol - As Told

by Jacob Marley (deceased) Rosehill Theatre, 5 December

Based on ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens it’s adapted, produced and performed by James Hyland. Jacob Marley is dead and condemned to an eternity of carrying a heavy chain, forged in life; a life to which he can no longer return. Through Marley’s words, we learn how three magical spirits opened Scrooge’s eyes and made him realise the true value of love and forgiveness. Thrills, chills and excitement for all ages. www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk

James Phelan: Trickster Beggars Theatre, 7 December

James Phelan presents his unique magical prank show that is both jaw-dropping and laugh out loud funny. Troublemaker is a mind-blowing roller coaster filled with mystery and hilarity. There are mind-reading outrageous confessions from members of the audience, to risking the safety of iPhones. Nephew of the great Paul Daniels, James is now tipped as one of the most anticipated magical performers in a generation. www.beggarstheatre.com

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First Black Policeman’s Blue Plaque recognition

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t was believed that Norwell Roberts, who joined the Metropolitan Police in 1967, had been Britain’s first black police officer. However, in 2006 Cumbria Constabulary revealed the employment records of John Kent over 130 years earlier.

John Kent held a role in the Maryport police force from 1835 to 1837 before being transferred to Carlisle.

Records are unclear but John’s father, Thomas, was likely a freed slave who worked on the estate of a Cumberland colonial civil service worker in the West Indies. Thomas may have originally arrived at Whitehaven where he worked at Calder Abbey in the service of the Senhouse family. He was later given his freedom and went to sea.

John’s mother was a Cumbrian pauper called Eleanor and her son was born in 1805 around the Carlisle area. In a time where racial tolerance and where respect for diversity was unheard of, the resilience of John was remarkable and the challenges he faced must have been considerable.

Maryport had recently expanded from a sleepy fishing village called Ellenfoot and had become a bustling harbour town thanks to Humphrey Senhouse who took advantage of the shipbuilding opportunities and the rich coal and iron deposits. The growing population brought greater crime in the form of smuggling, theft and drunken disorder.

John Kent later moved to Carlisle with his wife Mary and his children and was described as a "quiet, inoffensive man" as well as a "big powerful man" who later worked in a variety of other roles.

To celebrate the life of John Kent and Maryport's role as the first town to have a Black Policeman, the Town Council have purchased a Blue Heritage plaque which will be unveiled at 11 am on Saturday 26th October at a site on Back Brow, which was Maryport’s first jail.

MP Sue Hayman will attend as will various dignitaries including Tola Munro, who is the president of the Black Police Association. Following the unveiling, a presentation will be given by author Ray Greenhow at The Settlement in Maryport. Ray has written extensively on the life of John Kent and the talk is certain to be fascinating.

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MUSIC / COMEDY /THEATRE / FILM / OTHER MUSIC OCTOBER 04

Pearl Jam UK at The Brickyard The Brickyard · Carlisle

Kakatsitsi Master Drummers, Ghana, Ft Mbilou 0 5 Bwiti Upfront Upfront Ar ts Venue · Penrith 08 10

The King and I Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington The Golden Jam The Golden Lion, Keswick

AWOL (Live Band) 11 The Yellow Earl · Whitehaven Outta Peak + suppor t I Workington 11 Lounge 41 · Workington Peaky Blinders Theme Night 11 Marchon Club · Whitehaven 12

Madonna V Lady Gaga Henr y’s · Workington

Band in the Barn - Uncle Carbunkle 12 Dr ybeck Farm · Carlisle J P Worsfold at Magnolia 12 Magnolia Belgian Beer Bar and Bistro Keswick 12

DarkSide Live at Gosfor th Public Hall Gosfor th Public Hall · Seascale

WB Presents - Me Lost Me , 1 2 The Hear twood Institute & Mirror Trash Warwick Bazaar Cinema & Live Music/Ar ts· Carlisle

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CKDCF Benefit Concer t 2019 Egremont Market Hall · Egremont

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Workington Musical Festival Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Sweet Caroline - The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond The Solway Hall Whitehaven

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Roddy Radiation and The Skabilly Rebels old fire station · Carlisle

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Slagbank At Henr ys Henr y’s · Workington

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Lara Melda for the Keswick Music Society Keswick, Cumbria · Keswick

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Halloween With Cats Eyes The Gaslight Cocktail Bar · Workington

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The Winter Droving 2019 Penrith, Cumbria · Penrith, Cumbria

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Haines House w/ Secret Headliner | Workington Electric Soup · Workington

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Sanctuar y Scarefest In The Lakes Derwent Park · Workington

Arabella Rocks Charity Gig 2 6 Jolan, Emma Dockeray, Adam Amor The Yellow Earl · Whitehaven 26

Halloween Spooktacular Marchon Club · Whitehaven

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PAUL Weller Tribute Band Changing Man The Solway Hall Whitehaven · Whitehaven

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Unplugged and Unscripted with Danny & Luke Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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The Sound of Springsteen Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Complete Madness Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Hayseed Dixie plus Suppor t Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Cour tbetweeners (Cour teeners tribute band) The Yellow Earl · Whitehaven

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Delta Geckos Henr y’s · Workington

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DUB Pistols The Brewer y Ar ts Centre , Kendal

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Halloween Family Par ty Marchon Club, Whitehaven

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Elaine Davidson & Nick Jenkins Acoustic Session Skiddaw House · Keswick

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The Bohemians Rosehill Theatre · Whitehaven

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n a world where people take themselves too seriously, the Postcard Band break the mould.

The group has recently released their third album, Variety Shows, which continues their tradition of feelgood tunes and clever vocal harmonies.

“We all love that sort of melodramatic pop kind of thing,” said singer Stephen Dunne. “We like to include all kinds of scenes and plays into our songs, each has its characters and a bit of tongue and cheek too.”

The Carlisle trio is made up of Andy Harper on guitar and backing vocals, Stephen Dunn on lead vocals and rhythm guitar and Andy Cairns on keyboards and backing vocals.

They combine their guitars and keyboard expertly and their harmonies give the band a wonderful edge.

Their bio describes them as jangly indie-pop that blend the classic feel-good of Madness and The Housemartins, and that’s true, but Stephen offers a better description: “We sometimes like to describe ourselves as the happy Smiths. They were miserable and it doesn’t sound right but they were also funny and ironic too.”

It’s been a busy year for the group who were gigging all summer. The light and cheery sound of the Postcard Band go hand in hand with festivals and outdoors and you should never miss the chance to catch them live if you can, as the crowd at Kendal Calling will attest.

Do yourself a favour and stream Variety Shows online, it’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face and their other two albums will further lift the mood of a dreary autumnal day.

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hitehaven based singer-songwriter Zoe Warren has recently brought out her new single Greedy.

It’s a charming, soulful and heartfelt piano ballad that expertly mixes Zoe’s lyrics backed by Lee Shackley on piano.

The two ingredients blend perfectly.

“It’s the first new music I’ve brought out since Hurricane in 2017,” said Zoe. “And it’s a completely different type of song. I don’t feel like I fit into one particular sort of genre, I just write songs and see how it turns out.”

Within 24 hours of its release in 2017 Hurricane had gone to number 3 on the iTunes Country charts, which placed Zoe amongst legends John Denver and Dolly Parton. A remarkable feat from the young West Cumbrian.

It led to a trip to Nashville last year, where she was inspired to write a new raft of songs.

Zoe has taken a different direction with the new single: “It’s because I’ve got quite an eclectic taste. I grew up listening to eighties rock like Whitesnake and Journey and as I got older it was more like Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson and then Adele. I’ve been inspired by such a mix of artists and it shows in my songs.

I also filmed a video for Greedy with Tom Salmon, I’ve never released a video before and we filmed it at the atmospheric Rosehill Theatre with a grand piano.”

Visit www.zoemusic.co.uk or find Zoe’s music on all the usual streaming sights. The video for Greedy is available on Youtube.

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Delagrave

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ormed in early 2016, Delagrave started as the solo project of singer/songwriter Lauryn Graves.

With the help of producer Rory McDonald, Delagrave was featured frequently on Radio Cumbria and was played on The Huw Stephens show on Radio 1.

“Originally I was creating music for my enjoyment,” explained Lauryn. “I was writing at home and working the demos on my laptop but I got them professionally produced

by Rory. He suggested I get a band and while I could live loop it’s not the same as having a live band. I really wanted to create complicated music and perform it on stage.”

The Indie Funk band amalgamates a blend of influences from psychedelia to neo-soul, with Lauryn’s vocals channelling Etta James’s style, power and confidence, mixed with a Lana Del Rey delivery.

She is backed by the rhythm section of Lee Barnham on drums and Rod Mackay on bass, together with Martin McDonald’s swirling retro-tinged guitar and completed by Dee Mancher on keys.

Lauryn is enjoying working with other musicians: “I still do the bulk of the writing but it’s quite collaborative now. I’ll decide the concept for the song and Martin will come up with the chords sometimes, Rod and Lee will do their part too. It feels good to bounce ideas off each other, it breeds new energy into the music and it brings about better songs.”

Their new single, Black Hair, and new EP are now on all the usual streaming sites.

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Adam Ant | Friend or Foe - Carlisle The Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Chantel McGregor Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Tina May and her Paris Cats Rosehill Theatre · Whitehaven

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The Deeper Cuts The Lowther Club, Whitehaven

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Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wilbur ys Experience Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Swede Dreamz ABB A Tribute Show Egremont Catholic Club · Egremont

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Boomin - live @ Club 135 Club 135 · Whitehaven

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Wild Wild Angels The Solway Hall Whitehaven

Dave McPherson 2 2 (performing Songs By INME) & Wolfpeake Lounge 41 · Workington

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Workington RBL - Ladies Section - Ceilidh Night Workington Legion · Workington

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Music in the Lounge – Motown Mammas Marchon Club, Whitehaven

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The Bon Jovi Experience Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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The Trials of Cato at Music The Browfoot Room, Ulpha

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Plug & Play presents Delagrave + Open mic Penrith Players · Penrith

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Islands In The Stream at Carnegie Theatre Centre Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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The Mustangz Trio Henr y’s · Workington

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Dean Newton TRIO Henr y’s · Workington

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The Golden Jam The Golden Lion, Keswick

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Joan Rodgers and Julia Cobby Rosehill Theatre · Whitehaven

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Workington Musical Festival Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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FLYNT // Feat. Reptilians & Melanie Baker Old Fire Station, Carlisle

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Wishbone Ash 50th Anniversar y Tour old fire station · Carlisle

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Christmas Par ty Nights 2019 The Gaslight Cocktail Bar · Workington

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Carlisle - Ten YAARR Anniversar y Tour old fire station · Carlisle

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Raise Your Voices!

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Upbeat Beatles The Solway Hall Whitehaven

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Monster Ceilidh Band old fire station · Carlisle

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Uncovered - Carlisle DanceFit old fire station · Carlisle

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Bastille - The Doom Days Club Night | Carlisle The Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Band of Capsize , Shipwreck’d And Aaron Spencer Shipwrights Arms · Whitehaven

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Antarctic Monkeys at The Brickyard The Brickyard · Carlisle

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Simply reRED Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre · Workington

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Adele Tribute Marchon Club, Whitehaven

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Handel’s Messiah - West Cumberland Choral Society St Bees Prior y at 7.30pm

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The Dean Newton Trio - Live in Skinny Jimmy’s Lounge 41 · Workington

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Xmas par ty nights with The Boyz Marchon Club, Whitehaven

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Christmas Market Saturday 30 November Sunday 8 December 2019

Carlisle city centre, outside the Old Town Hall Our open-air festive market will include chalets selling a wide range of food, drink and gifts.

For opening times, and more information about the event, visit

www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Discover your sparkle in Carlisle this Christmas

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arlisle will be transformed into the Christmas city as it gears up for the festive season.

The city centre will be adorned in lights and with new stores opening in The Lanes Shopping Centre along a range of events to take part in, Carlisle is the place to be this Christmas.

It’s a shoppers paradise because every Thursday from 22nd November stores in the city are open late into the evening.

A range of independent food and drink stalls can be found throughout The Lanes offering hot food, drinks and unique gifts for your loved ones this Christmas. Stalls include Bruce and Luke’s doughnuts, Stonehouse Smokery, Tipsy Filly, Refunked, Grasmere Gingerbread, Wavygrain, Hawkshead Relish and lots more.

Carlisle will stage a Christmas Market between the 30th November and 8 December. The market will be held in wooden chalets nestled amongst the city’s Christmas lights.

Here you will find locally produced foods and products where you can be sure to find the perfect Christmas gifts.

Throughout the festive period, Carlisle will play host to a variety of events and there really is something for everyone.

Panto’s will be staged at the West Walls Theatre and Sands Centre, the Old Fire Stations’ Christmas programme features music and comedy while Carlisle Market Hall will hold its annual festive fun day on Saturday 14 December with entertainment, clowns and face painting.

The Old Fire Station and Half A String Theatre proudly present Under The Frozen Moon on 9th December. In this heart-warming tale, a fierce, courageous young girl sets out to confront the dragon who has hoarded all the fire and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, exciting puppetry and atmospheric live music, ‘Under the Frozen Moon’ brings life to a beautiful world of ice and adventure.

Local band Hardwicke Circus are back in their hometown for a huge headline show at The Brickyard on Friday 20 December. Thanks to a loyal following this now annual gig is not to be missed.

Carlisle has everything you need to make Christmas magical.

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Winter Treats at the Theatre Royal Comedians - 15th to 19th October The Workington Playgoers are planning to take audiences back to the Bad Old Days of the 1970s. Trevor Griffiths’ ground-breaking play ‘Comedians’ was first performed in 1975 when comedy largely consisted of racist and sexist jokes.

Set in a Manchester evening class run by ageing ex-music hall comic Eddie Waters, the play follows six would-be comedians who are desperate to make a name on the circuit.

They are about to perform in front of an agent but how low will they go in search of fame and fortune?

Director Stewart Grant says: ‘Our production of this astonishing play will be as true to the original performance as we can get. By staging it in this way we are asking how much attitudes have really changed in 44 years.’ He warns that the play contains frequent swearing, as well as language and attitudes which are now socially unacceptable but were current at the time.

Featuring a strong cast of seasoned actors, this promises to be an entertaining and thought-provoking show.

Swallows and Amazons - 31st October to 2nd November Younger theatregoers will love Theatre Royal Youth’s production of Arthur Ransome’s much-loved children’s classic which is set in the Lake District and brought to life in Helen Edmundson’s theatrical adaptation. When John, Susan, Titty and Roger are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be the summer holiday of a lifetime!

The Vicar of Dibley - 3rd to 7th December Finally, everyone’s favourite female vicar needs no introduction! This hilarious play (adapted from the popular 1990s TV comedy) is set in the sleepy village of Dibley, where the elderly local vicar has just died and the parish council members, led by their pompous, opinionated chairman David Horton, are waiting to greet his replacement. Although female vicars are no longer considered particularly unusual, the play’s humour has remained fresh, partly thanks to the wonderfully eccentric characters who make up Geraldine’s congregation.

Tickets for all shows can be booked online at www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk or you can leave a message for the Box Office on 01900 603161

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Razzamataz Summer School C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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A r t h u r S m i t h ’s S y d R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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I n a n d O u t o f C h e k h o v ’s S h o r t s R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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Hormonal Housewives C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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Strictly Come Dying Crown and Mitre Hotel · Carlisle

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A n d rew L aw re n c e - C l e a n R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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Hormonal Housewives C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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National Theatre Live A M i d s u m m e r N i g h t ’s D r e a m T h e B r e w e r y A r t s C e n t r e , Ke n d a l · Ke n d a l

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The Haunting of Blaine Manor R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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I Wa n n a B e Yo u r s R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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To n y Wa l s h p l u s s p e c i a l g u e s t Stephen James Smith R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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An Ideal Husband C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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Under Three Moons R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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Ke s w i c k T h e a t r e C l u b P r e s e n t s T h e a t r e b y t h e L a k e · Ke s w i c k Running until the 9th

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D av i d S t a r key - Six Wives: The Queens of Henr y VIII C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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The Merr y Wives of Windsor - The Globe Theatre C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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Drury Lane - T h e M u s i c a l T h e a t r e Tr i b u t e S h o w C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

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The Importance of Being Earnest C a r n e g i e T h e a t r e & A r t s C e n t r e · Wo r k i n g t o n

To n y Wa l s h p l u s s p e c i a l g u e s t 2 6 Stephen James Smith R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n 31

J a c k D e e - O f f T h e Te l l y Carnegie Theatre & Ar ts Centre

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L u k e Ke m p n e r - H o u s e o f F a c e s R o s e h i l l T h e a t re · W h i t e h ave n

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Metallica: S&M 20th Annoversar y Concer t A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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Billy Connolly: The Sex Life Of Bandages A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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Ad Astra A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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Abominable A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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Judy A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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The Adams Family A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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E x h i b i t i o n O n S c r e e n : L e o n a r d o T h e Wo r k s A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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Nor thern Ballet: Dracular Live A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

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The Greatest Showman Singalong A l h a m b r a C i n e m a , Ke s w i c k

For information on all upcoming GIGS head to www.cumbriaguide.co.uk

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hitehaven Theatre Group invites everyone to join them for their pantomime ‘Frosted’ at Egremont Market Hall.

Or will their kingdom be taken over by a wicked Prince?

Find out how strong the bond between sisters can be.

The show runs from the 10th – 14th of December at 7 pm with matinees on the 14th and 15th at 1 pm.

Featuring the traditional elements of a pantomime this new show written by Warren McWilliams and promises to warm the hearts of children of all ages and adults alike.

The audience will be familiar with the storyline, given the panto's link to a certain children's film with a vaguely similar title and a very well known song. But it's been given the full panto treatment and is packed with plenty of gags and new characters… the audience won't be able to ‘let it go’ until the curtain calls.

“Frosted has the potential to be one of the biggest pantomime productions we’ve ever staged,” said director Shaun Donald. “Myself, along with my fellow production team who are exceptional in their own right, have begun plans for creating a magical Christmas pantomime that appeals to people of all ages.

It’s the tale of two Princesses as one struggles to come to terms with the magical powers she has been given. Can they survive the snowstorm? Will they ever find true love?

It’s a challenge with a relatively new pantomime but the scriptwriter has a very good sense of humour.

With it closely following a well-known story (no prize for guessing which one), we have to be sure to give the audience what they would expect. Which I fully believe we will do and more...!

I can honestly say that the level of talent in the production is exceptional. We are very lucky to have such talented people in our area who will do the show justice.”

Tickets are available now from our website www.whitehaventheatregroup.com or by telephone 07588051942. You can call for group tickets or email info@whitehaventheatregroup.com

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The Beacon Welcomes Celebrity Satirists and Hidden Finds There are also local examples of satire found in letters and newspaper directed at the often corrupt Cumbrian electioneers of that time. ‘Wicked Jimmy’ Lowther is one such fascinating character who was emblematic of all that was perceived to be wrong within west Cumbria.”

The museum will also display a fascinating mix of seldomseen objects from its collection. ‘Curator’s Choice’ will uncover some hidden treasures, such as a 1948 portrait by esteemed west Cumbrian artist John Dalzell Kenworthy of his long-term housekeeper, a Maori ceremonial cape, Neolithic and Bronze Age hand axes and hammers.

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utumn looks set to be a bumper season of satirical thrills at the Beacon with two new exhibitions launching on October 12th.

‘The golden age of satire? is curated by celebrity satirist Ian Hislop and the late-Georgian satirical prints’ is a British Museum Spotlight Loan collection.

‘Curator’s Choice’ will run until December 1st, whilst ‘The golden age of satire?’ finishes in January 2020. Both exhibitions are suitable for all ages, although some mild adult themes will be visible.

For details on workshops and events visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

It features illustrations from the Georgian era and highlights how a small group of printmakers – Gillray, Cruikshank, Rowlandson and Newton – drew attention to the excesses of the British monarchy between 1790 and 1820. Set against an atmosphere of reform, revolution and war, these prints held a mirror to the most dysfunctional institutions of the time.

Ian Hislop said: “This exhibition is as relevant today as in the Georgian era. There is a terrific drawing by George Cruikshank entitled The Prince of Whales in which the Prince Regent appears as a large blubbery whale accompanied by fat mermaid mistresses being hooked in by the successful Tory fishermen.

This pun is the same as the one President Trump tweeted when he inadvertently referred to the current heir to the throne as the Prince of Whales earlier this year.”

The Beacon Museum's Director, Elizabeth Kwaznik, said: “We could not have timed this collaboration with the British Museum any better, dissenting voices are currently in overdrive with satirical reflections on Brexit.

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emembrance services were emotionally charged last year as the nation commemorated 100 years since the end of the First World War.

People proudly wore poppies, attended local services and thanked the sacrifice of fallen soldiers during the silence. The outpouring of gratitude was heartfelt but most of us have never served in the armed forces and for those that have, remembrance is not so straightforward.

The focus can be very much on the two world wars but British soldiers have been fighting perpetually in places like Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Iraq, Afghanistan, The Falkland Islands, the Balkans, Egypt and Northern Ireland to name a few.

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pop down on the day but I’d prefer to stand to the side.

There are many other days in the year that are more prominent in my memory.”

The sentiment is echoed by Del Spry, who also served in Afghanistan: “The build-up to the day can wind me up and I find some people are trying to score political points who play their part but on the 12th of November veterans are still struggling to get a job, a house or transition back into civilian life.

I wore my medals for the first time last year because a mate said if we don’t our generation will be forgotten. People I knew were coming up to me and saying I didn’t know you had any medals. We’re the worst people for showing off because we’d rather keep ourselves to ourselves.”

The names might not ring a bell for the public but I recently had a chance to speak to with several veterans about Remembrance Day.

The cost of war goes beyond the battlefields of the Somme and the Western Front, our way of life was protected by the bravery of those men but they are a former generation and it’s important to remember the veterans who walk amongst us.

“I don’t think of myself as a veteran,” said Richie Hinson, who returned from Afghanistan in 2009. “I’m ex-services and I’m not ready to get out my medals and parade. I might

Kevin Grove joined the army in 1988 before leaving in 2016, his service took him around the world and he saw many conflicts:

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“The experiences, sights, smells and sounds can spark emotions on any day of the year” “Remembrance can be very up and down for me. When you’re serving you attend in your uniform and you’re very proud. But recent conflicts are very fresh in your mind, you remember the people you worked alongside and those people that are no longer here.

I have been through some tough situations and you’re focused on just getting through it but when you reflect, that’s when it gets you. Veterans remember all year round, many gave everything and others might be a completely different person to who they were before. People walking past me don’t know what I’ve experienced.”

It’s right we take the time to remember but it’s important we remember everyone, young and old, and it’s essential we take a moment to think of what they’ve been through since they returned.

Harrington - 9:40 parade from Royal British Legion with a service at the Cenotaph.

Workington - 2 pm parade from Pow Street with a wreath laying ceremony at Vulcan Park.

Cleator Moor - St John’s Church at 2:40 pm.

Whitehaven - Parade to Castle Park for a wreath laying ceremony at 10:40 am at the cenotaph.

Keswick - Service in St John’s Church at 9.45 am followed by a march to the Cenotaph for the wreath-laying ceremony.

Remembering can come in different ways, the experiences, sights, smells and sounds can spark emotions on any day of the year.

John Glasspool served in the Middle East in the ’60s and Remembrance is a great chance to meet old friends: “I go down to London and I meet people I only see once a year.

We come together and have dinner, some of the places I went to were never really reported on, except for maybe a death notice in the local paper.

I think there has only been one year since 1947 that British service personnel were not killed in action but we also remember the guys that have died since they returned home.

The ones we caught up with last year but not this year. We read out the list that didn’t return, it was 35 last year and they are dearly missed.”

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Curator’s Choice Exhibition: The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

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Swinside Firework Display 2019 Swinside Inn · Keswick

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Metabolic Effect Course Tracey Telfer Fitness · Whitehaven

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COFFEE, C AKE & CONVERSATION (Death Cafe) Cafe Carnegie, Finkle Street, Workington

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1 2 Late-Georgian satirical prints The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven Curator’s Choice Exhibition: 12 The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven Br yophytes 1 4 Blencathra FSC Field Centre Running until the 17th October Zac Poulton The Making of 1 6 Keeping Wildlife film crews safe Mar yport and District Natural Histor y Society Okotoberfest Gin Tasting 1 8 and Food with Lakes Distiller y Washington Central Hotel · Workington 18

Pumpkins & Pixie Dust Darling Manor · Whitehaven

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Science & Tech GPS Hunt in Keswick Keswick, Cumbria · Keswick

Autumn Local Produce and Craft Fair 19 The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

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Keswick Pencil Heads Meeting Threlkeld Village Hall

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Bear club Weekend date Boo Bears Cumbria · Workington

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Abstract Painting Workshop - Day Course The Makers Mill · Keswick

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Scrap Squares Sunday!

The Crafty Workshop Workington

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DYING MATTERS (Death Cafe) Wild Zucchinis Bistro, Cockermouth

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Introduction to Glass Fusing Lakes Glass-Cumbria · Workington

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Sew a Bat Boo Bears Cumbria · Workington

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Half term Harrington Beach Clean High Harrington Harbour · Workington

Drawn from the Ground: 1 6 Discovering Graphite and its Secrets Crosthwaite Room at Keswick Museum

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October Mini Messel’s Makers Rosehill Theatre · Whitehaven

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Christmas Tree Quilted Bunting Workshop Workington

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Fused Glass Christmas Tree Decoration Florence Arts Centre · Egremont

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Jane RushworthFascinating Fungi Mar yport and District Natural Histor y Society

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Umbrella Decorating Workshop Workington Town Council · Workington

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Copper Foiled Hanging Christmas Decorations Florence Arts Centre · Egremont

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St Bees Beach Clean St Bees Beach

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Armed Forces Day Fundraiser Workington Legion · Workington

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Christmas Party Nights 2019 The Gaslight Cocktail Bar · Workington

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Workington Christmas Light Switch On & Festival Workington

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Christmas Craft Market Egremont Market Hall · Egremont

Beer Festival 2 3 Middle Ruddings · Keswick Running until the 27th Workington - October 2019 2 4 - Book a private adoption appointment Workington Library · Workington Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong 25 Rosehill Theatre · Whitehaven 25

Halloween Week Muncaster Castle · Ravenglass

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Sanctuar y Scarefest In The Lakes Derwent Park · Workington

Artisan Craft Market 26 The Beacon Museum · Whitehaven

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Sparkle and Shine, display by David Ryland 0 8 Whitehaven Flower Club Rosehill Theatre

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Whitehaven Beach Clean Whitehaven · Whitehaven

a haven in africa

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hitehaven may have recently been promoted to the Championship but they are also playing a part in the new Nigeria Rugby League thanks to their partnership with Lagos Haven.

Super League giants like Leeds, Wakefield and London Broncos are involved with the new 8 team league and Haven have become the only Championship side to partner a team.

“This has been going on for nearly two years,” said Haven Team manager Des Byrne. “It came about thanks to Ade Adebisi who played for us from 2007. He wanted to set up a league in Nigeria and we are firmly behind the expansion of rugby league all over the world. This was an exciting opportunity for us.”

Former winger Ade Adebisi is one of the driving forces behind the growth of the game in the African country and has worked tirelessly facilitating partnerships worldwide. The new league is still in its infancy but it’s already helped with selections for the national team in the Middle East-Africa Rugby League Championship.

think anybody realises how hard it is to do something like this in Africa and Lagos Haven is instrumental in developing rugby league in Nigeria, I’m grateful to Whitehaven.

Lagos Haven has the largest number of players in the national squad which is a remarkable achievement and this is the development we’re looking for. These partnerships work. They allow players to change their lives positively and if rugby can change peoples lives they will want to play the game.”

In time Des would love to see the partnership develop as the bond between the clubs builds: “It’s hoped the partnership would initially see coaches coming over to spend time with us and then a few years down the line, there might be an opportunity for promising Nigerian players to come over and play at Whitehaven.”

The competition plays a part in World Cup qualifying and this is Nigeria’s debut along with Cameroon and Ghana.

Morocco makes up the final four.

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Could you

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and change her future?

We have an urgent need for more foster carers for older children, teenagers and siblings to prevent children going into residential care or to carers outside the county.

Do you have the time to care?

In return we oer excellent training, support and payments of up to £616 per week, for each child you care for.

For more information come along to one of our information events, call 0303 333 1216 or visit cumbria.gov.uk/fostering

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win a quad

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arrs Billington is the biggest name in the area when it comes to agricultural products like farm machinery and fertilizers.

They’ve been there for our farmers over the years and they’re always looking at ways to make life on the land a little bit easier, which is why their latest venture has created a one-stop-shop for that farm essential - the quad bike.

And their country clothing and a full range of wellies will keep you warm and dry this winter.

Paul Chuter his joined Carrs and brought over specialists from his Quad business near Bassenthwaite earlier this year.

Carrs Billington is the ultimate in all things agriculture or country.

“We’re delighted Paul and his team have joined us,” said Store Supervisor Andrew Hetherington. “We’ve built a brand new workshop and parts department, which means not only do we stock a great range of Can-Am quads, we also offer servicing, repair, parts replacement and Paul is also a specialist in converting quads and buggies to LPG.”

For more information visit www.carrs-billington.com/cockermouth-country-store

The move brings all your farm essentials under the same roof.

To celebrate Carrs are running a competition to win a brand new Can-Am Quad Bike and entry is simple - drop into Carrs before the end of January 2020 and purchase a pallet or more of Crystalix, Megastart, Megalix or Carrs Billington Minerals. Fill out the entry form and you are automatically entered into the draw.

The top prize is a Can-Am Outlander quad bike but there are other great prizes up for grabs too like Swaledale ST535 Lambing Trailers and half a tonne packs of Megastart.

While you’re instore don’t forget to check out their huge range of Stihl chainsaws, hedge trimmers and mowers.

You don’t have to be a farmer to benefit from a visit, anyone with a link to animals or the great outdoors is welcome.

Carrs are experts in animal health and their expertise goes far beyond farm essentials and livestock. Their huge range of pet foods are selected to get the best out of working dogs which is also beneficial to active family pets.

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Workington’s Most Haunted

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alloween is just around the corner and author of Supernatural Cumbria, H. C. Ivison, points out that Workington is the most haunted town in Cumbria and gives us an insight to the ghosts that call the town home.

Sitting across the mouth of the River Derwent, Workington occupies an ancient site that has gone through many phases.

So it’s not surprising it’s one of the most haunted towns in Cumbria, the closest rival being Wigton.

As well as the sheer number, Workington has a wide variety of ghosts that manifest themselves in various ways. Some involve sound only, which is possibly one of the most frightening hauntings to experience.

None is more frightening than the harmless sound of children playing and singing nursery rhymes that’s heard in and around Curwen Hall. There are many theories - It’s believed that children and nursery rhymes were sometimes used to spin spells because innocent voices are more effective but the most common is that the children belonged to prisoners held in Workington dungeons during the vicious and bloody 'time of the Reivers'.

It’s known that women and children were imprisoned before being deported and considering the pitiful conditions they were likely to have endured, it’s tempting to suppose many prisoners died there.

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Childish voices chanting rhymes have also been heard outside the Helena Thompson Museum on Brow Top. While at the entrance to the hall grounds, witnesses have reported apparitions of toys floating through the air as though held by tiny hands.

Perhaps the saddest little ghost of all, in a town that has many, is the figure of a girl who appears to be about five or six years old, who’s been seen wandering through a house that was her former school.

At the other end of town, Workington's Merchant Quay and the surrounding areas have been the scene of industry for generations. From shipbuilding to foundries, over time the quay was crossed and re-crossed with rail tracks.

As you might imagine accidents were frequent and a particularly nasty misfortune resulted in a worker being decapitated… his headless apparition is said to walk the site of the old line. His ghost wander along its perambulations that take it through several existing buildings and many that are long gone.

But the most famous headless apparition is a spectre nicknamed the 'Galloper' that rides from Workington Hall across the moor to Scoose, which is a farm that sits on an ancient 'through-way' of the same name.

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To see this horseman heralds misfortune and it’s commonly believed the rider is Harry Curwen, who was nicknamed Galloper. Although there is some local dispute as to whether this spectre is indeed Harry, or something much older and Celtic in origin.

What is not disputed is the gruesome demise of the infamous Galloping Harry Curwen, who was discovered battered to death with a wound through his chest.

He was found sitting up-right in Workington Halls famous haunted library and for years his death remained a mystery.

But it’s reported a woman arrived in Workington claiming to have been the maid of a mistress of Harry's, he was almost as famous for his womanising as he was for his horsemanship.

This mysterious maid claimed that she and her French mistress had dragged Harry down a stone staircase by his heels in an attempt to rest the secret of his hidden gold from the old man, although local opinion has favoured the grisly death was nothing more than a family feud as he was suspected of being an underground Jacobite.

Whatever the truth, the manner of Harry's death has engendered a chilling and famous ghost story encapsulated in a traditional rhyme:

He was found not in his bed but sitting in his chair Staring eyes and bloodied head cold as stone they found him there From that place unto his chamber blood on every stair And still, that awful sound is heard that starts you from your bed That awful bumping down the stairs... ....of Harry's, dying, head...

Helen Ivison is a local history author with several books covering Cumbrian topics, visit www.amberley-books.com and search for H.C. Ivison to find more.

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western walks:

Skiddaw Ascent: 3,300 feet Distance: 7.4 miles Moderate to strenuous

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kiddaw is not as rugged as some other Lake District peaks but it retains some very special qualities.

Set apart from its neighbours it has unrestricted views from its summit and the view over the south side is arguably the best in the county. Across the Vale of Derwent the peaks of the eastern, central, southern and western fells are laid out in a magnificent panorama.

There are a multitude of ways for walkers to climb Skiddaw and the most popular is the Jenkin Hill Path. It was established as a pony route for Victorian tourists and is an excellent path for beginners looking to push themselves for higher peaks.

It’s even better if you start at Latrigg car park because the drive has already put a good few feet of ascent below you.

Follow the signs from the A66 to Underscar and then along the narrow road until you reach the car park.

Once on foot it’s a simple case of following the fenced bridleway northeast and then northwards. The path is well marked and you will not lose your way.

Take the left branch past the Hawell Monument and climb the zig-zag path up the steep fellside towards Jenkin Hill. It can be quite steep but the bridleway eases considerably as you ascend. At the gate you have the option to either pass through or turn west then northwest and make the short diversion to Little Man, which is recommended.

If you opt for Little Man head over its summit and then rejoin the bridleway. If you opt to ignore Little Man continue on the bridleway as it skirts the northeast side. Pass through a gate and head up a final climb onto the summit.

This whole climb is straightforward and somewhat strenuous but once on the summit, 360-degree views are on offer.

However, those looking for a wilder route may be inclined to tackle the path along Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side before making the ascent to Skiddaw.

Park in one of the roadside spaces on the A591 just before the Ravenstone Manor Hotel and join the path through the woods beside the hotel. It’s a steady ascent up the lower flanks of Ullock Pike and onto the start of a long ridge which leads up to Carl Side.

Continue along Longside Edge to the summit of Long Side which is hardly noticeable as a separate fell and then carry on to the grassy summit of Carl Side after a very easy climb.

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From here you can descend via Dodd and Thornthwaite Forest and relax at the Old Sawmill tearoom at the bottom.

Or turn left an make the ascent of Skiddaw.

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Set off along the slanting path up the scree slopes, which looks impossible to climb when seen from a distance but which is quite easy for most of the way. However, the final section is unremittingly steep and involves significant huff and puff factor.

Once on the ridge things become considerably easier and the summit of Skiddaw beckons. You should make the quick there and back detour to enjoy the superlative views from the south end. Then retrace your steps and continue to Skiddaw Man, the true summit.

When you’re ready to descend, head north and the Solway Firth and Scotland are clearly seen ahead of you most of the way down.

Continue towards Bakestall and then veer off east down into Barkbethdale. It feels very remote but the route to Barkbeth Gill is relatively easy. Follow the path around Watches where you will rejoin your original ascent and retrace your steps back to the start.

Whether you take the easier option or decide to spice your life up everyone should tackle the summit of Skiddaw at least once for the magnificent views it affords.

This walk is suggested by Andrew Locking who is a keen local fell walker. For more information on his walks visit www.andrewswalks.co.uk Photos by Andrew Locking T h e We s t C u m b r i a G u i d e

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WILDLIFE

Solway Fir th

WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH NUMBER 60 THE POGGE (AGONUS CATAPHRACTUS)

By Mark Vollers

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he Pogge or Hooknose is a very distinctive and easy to recognise small fish normally growing up to 10cm long but occasionally reaching 15 cm or more.

Overall colour is grey/brown with dark patches. It is not uncommon and is listed as a species of least concern by IUCN ( International Union for Conservation of Nature).

Pogges frequent the inshore shallows of British coasts but retreat into deeper waters down to 250m during Winter months.

It has a very characteristic upturned snout with an underside completely covered with a beard-like array of barbels. These assist in sensing food such as worms and small invertebrates in the muddy gravelly seabed.

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It’s body is completely covered with bony plates ( it is alternatively named The Armoured Bullhead) which certainly give it some protection from predation but as a downside limit body flexibility. These fish are mature and breed in their second year, the female laying between 2-3,000 yellowish eggs in a clump at the base ( holdfasts) of kelp seaweed in early Spring.

Hatching takes place almost a year later, just in time for the larval fish to take advantage of the early plankton bloom in surface waters where currents will also disperse the young far and wide to new habitats.

We do occasionally have this fish on display at The lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport, where it’s quirky features and habit of staying perfectly still for long periods make it a favourite for photographers.

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

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

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

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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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