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EVENTS

GIGS

Sierra RS Cosworth

The Feeling

BRAd KAVANAGH

Roasted Pineapple

HOLLYWOOD Comes to Whitehaven

FESTIVALS

FOOD

LIFESTYLE

& MORE

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theWhitehavenGuide October/November 2013

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HILE Cumbria falls over itself in its attempts to try and bring the Tour of Britain cycle race back here next year it’s ironic that people in the Surrey town of Esher, want rid of the Tour… and all other similar events.

They claim that repeated cycling events are harming business and leaving residents feeling “pestered” and confined to their homes because of road closures. Ian Huggins the owner of a clay pigeon shoot there has launched a petition, “Stop Surrey being turned into a cycle track,” after claiming the races affect the income of local businesses and so far over 2,800 people have signed it.

Well, you can’t please all of the people all of the time but we’re pretty sure that as far as we are concerned, here in Cumbria, almost everyone would be more than happy to be in a position to pick and choose from the large number of events that Esher wants to see the back of.

The more high-profile events that our county hosts the better it will be for its promotion throughout other areas of the country… and abroad, as well as our local economy and particularly in the present economic climate.

So if anyone, anywhere, is listening from an area that hosts major national events which they wish to be rid of, then please get the organisers to re-route them through Cumbria… and we’ll be ready and waiting.

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Contents: The Whitehaven Guide

October/November 2013

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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The Feeling Want to come to Whitehaven Festival

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Brad Kavanagh

LOCAL Features

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Paul Hollywood Comes to Whitehaven

16-17 Community First Responders Life-savers at the heart of our community

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

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32-33 The Best Time to Start Afresh

Beauty by Bridget Foster

36 Keep Control of Your Wedding Costs

FOOD

44-45 Alan Spedding Recipe

Roasted Pineapple with Caramel Sauce

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Recipes for Autumn Fantastic autumn cookbooks

MOTORING & SPORT

60-61 Sierra RS Cosworth

Cosworth dream to reality

68-69 Craig Calvert

Hornets made it happen for Craig

WHAT’S On

77-86 Whats On Listings

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Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other 7

Hollywood

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V’s star baker, Paul Hollywood, has been in town to film part of his new TV series, about pies and puddings.

The Liverpudlian baker who has helped make baking cool, and who stars in The Great British Bake Off on BBC was here to find out all about rum.

But it wasn’t Cumbrian rum butter that was the draw…but Cumberland Rum Nicky a scrumptious date, rum and ginger flan that was a favourite of merchant sailing ship crews plying their trade with the East Indies.

Paul said: “This programme is about our affection for straightforward, honest food. Pies and puddings really sum up the strengths of our culinary culture - there’s something about a home-baked pie or simple steamed pud that warms the cockles of 8

your heart like nothing else. It’s good food simply made and above all delicious”.

Paul’s new baking show is a new 20-parter called Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds.

In each 45-minute show Paul will cook three dishes – a pie, a pudding and in between something a little bit different, inspired by a guest expert.

Paul will also scour the length and breadth of the UK as he searches for traditional local recipes and delves into the stories and heritage behind them, which is where Whitehaven comes in.

The episode is due to be shown in November and it is because of the town’s historic links with the rum

Feature trade, and the rum-based pudding, that he decided to come here.

Local historian Anne Cook, who accompanied Paul around town, said “We did one-and-a-half hours of filming which went smoothly and he was amazed at Whitehaven’s history and was even asking me questions. He was so impressed.”

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This programme is about our affection for straightforward, honest food. Pies and puddings really sum up the strengths of our culinary culture

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After filming Paul visited The Beacon and The Rum Story to get a better feel for the area.

Each of the 45-minute shows will see Paul cook three mouth-watering recipes. He’ll produce a signature pie and a signature pudding but in between, and he’ll create something a little bit different, inspired by a guest expert. Paul and his guest expert will cook the dish together, often showing off their unique technical skills such as sugar spinning or fondant icing.

The people Paul meets on his travels will also join Paul in the kitchen, to watch him bake their recipe and, of course, taste the results.

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Want to come to Whitehaven Festival

By Adam Glover

“I love it when you call, I love it when you call but you never call at all” goes one of their famous lyrics.

Well, I was rather looking forward to my call from Dan Gillespie Sells, frontman of everyone’s favorite posh rock band, The Feeling. Thankfully, he did call and he told me all about his band’s new album, Boy Cried Wolf, and then he tried to fish for a slot at next year’s Whitehaven Festival.

What on earth have you been doing?

We’ve been doing a lot of shows over the summer - it’s amazing that we haven’t even got a record out yet but we still got quite a lot of live work in - which has been great!”

The new album, released on October 7, definitely has a more “live” feel to it, and is probably not the album you will be expecting. It’s raw and stripped back but with so much drama and depth. It feels like it was recorded in a magnificent, old dusty theatre, not a converted pub in East London.

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Exclusive “I think it’s just because we’ve got better at recording - our shows have always been fairly full on - people have told us that they’re bigger and grander than our recordings. To capture that and get it right is just down to our recording skills, I think. This album is bigger is because we’re just better at engineering and producing because we’ve always done it ourselves.”

There’s a definite melancholy to their new sound, gone are any cheesy, pop aesthetics that might have once hung around them. But, as Dan attests, they feel like a band reborn - free from former label Island Records’ watchful eye.

“I’ve always had quite sad lyrics, even the pop songs had quite sad lyrics. Musically, maybe we’re a little bit more sophisticated than we were, but that just comes with age I think. That’s just what I’ve been inspired to write about recently, the more melancholy things in life.”

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It’s amazing that we haven’t even got a record out yet but we still got quite a lot of live work in which has been great!

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Of course I wanted to ask Dan about any advice he might have for young artists in Cumbria.

“Well, maybe two years ago I would have said get yourself to the nearest big city and hook up with people there because you’ve got much more chance of connecting with people. But now I think that’s changed, because we’re connected by the internet. If you’re creating things that are good – and you can get it out there online – people will discover it and it doesn’t matter where in the world you are.You can even be collaborating with people all over the globe via skype or email – I know people who have ma’de records with their drummer on a different continent!”

Reckon you’ll be playing round these parts any time soon?

“We’d love to, it’s always hard to get out to places like Cumbria, because it’s so hard for people to get the gigs together - if theres a way of getting to a place we haven’t been to we always love to;, we’d always do it.You know what, If ever you speak to someone involved with the Whitehaven Festival, tell them to give us a call!”

I’ll be sure to pass the message on, Dan… To find out more about the band; where you can watch them this year and to listen to Boy Cried Wolf, check out www.thefeeling.com

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F you’re a woman living in or around Whitehaven, and you haven’t yet joined the area’s newest Women’s Institute then you are missing out… particularly if you don’t join during October.

The Whitehaven based Haven Sent, Cumbria’s newest Women’s Institute, is this month (October) celebrating its first birthday and is running a special membership offer to celebrate.

The group has enjoyed a great first year, with its monthly meetings including some traditional

Women’s Institute activities such as jam-making and crafts, as well as the more unusual, such as belly-dancing and self-defence.

The initial idea to launch the new WI came from Claire Dobie, from Whitehaven. She told us: “I had read about younger WIs setting up in cities, to offer a way for working women/mums etcetera, to get involved in something different and meet other local women and I wondered why we couldn’t have something like that here,” said Claire, who is president of the group.

Whitehaven WI members with self-defence tutors ESKK

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Feature “With advice and help from the WI advisers in our county, we set up the first initial meeting and it’s all gone from there with lots of hard work and great ideas from our fantastic committee and members.”

In July, the group celebrated reaching a membership of 50, a landmark which made it not only the youngest WI in the county, but also the biggest.

selves in threatening situations, as well as useful demonstrations. They also learned the importance of being aware of your surroundings to make themselves a “hard target”’ and there was also the opportunity for everyone to have a go at some basic self-protection moves. Future events include hairstyling, cupcake decorating, seafood cooking, vintage fashion and crafts.

But this ambitious bunch of women do not want to stop there and are hoping to recruit even more members through their special membership offer, so anyone who joins in October will receive 15 months membership for the price of 12.

As well as their monthly meetings, the group also organises other events such as their recent visit to see Whitehaven Theatre Group’s performance of Fawlty Towers, at Whitehaven Civic Hall and there’s an upcoming Christmas shopping trip.

“We are thrilled at the success of our new WI and hope that this success will continue as we go into our second year,” said Claire.

Haven Sent’s October meeting, on Wednesday October 2, was their “Souper Birthday Bash” with Helen’s Herbs, of local Cumbrian Farmers Markets and internet fame.

Haven Sent pride themselves on appealing to women of all ages and interests. A recent event was: “Don’t Mess with Haven Sent”. The session was delivered by local martial arts and fitness experts ESKK who gave a really useful and engaging look at self-defence.

Those attending, who included not only Haven Sent members but women from other local WIs, were shown techniques to avoid finding them-

For full details of Haven Sent’s activities or to get in touch, visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/haven-sentwi •

For those unsure if the WI is for them visitors are very welcome to attend two meetings, for £4 each time. Annual membership is £34.70.

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Annie’s animal magic

By Chris Breen

Animal sculptor Annie Kendal

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HINGS are taking shape for west Cumbrian animal sculptor Annie Kendal, who is fast making a name for herself, with her stunningly lifelike and remarkably textured works which are made entirely from old wire.

Annie, who works out of a shed at home – with the emphasis on ‘out of’ because she prefers natural light – creates her sculptures from barbed wire, pig-netting and even old electrical wire. She readily admits that she has no formal art credentials; has never had any formal art training and cannot draw to save her life. Such was her artistic talent at school that they made her do Divinity instead.

“Like an artist uses differing thicknesses of lines in a drawing Annie uses carious thicknesses of wire to achieve her desired effects. Don’t ask me how I do it because I can’t give you an answer, other than they just take shape; I surprise myself sometimes.”

Like Moses it was a bush that changed the direction of Annie’s’ life, but in Annie’s case it wasn’t burning just and ordinary gorse. She has worked much of her life in kennels, caring for dogs and was managing a kennels when she noticed a lifelike shape in the bush.

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Her tool kit consists of four pairs of pliers a pair of wire cutters and an uncanny ability to twist the wires just the way she wants them.

Don’t ask me how I do it because I can’t give you an answer, other than they just take shape; I surprise myself sometimes

“I have lived all of my life with dogs by my side, various other animals at home and wildlife just a short walk away. After years of watching them in their everyday habits and poses I have etched, deep into my mind, split second glances of stances and movements that now just flow through my hands into the wire I hold.

“I glanced at it and immediately saw what looked like a greyhound, running. So I decided to work on it with some scissors and it all started from there. I then made a hare from some old wire lying around and that was it… I began making dogs, hares and other animals, just for myself at first, and I would put them around the fences. Customers and others

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admired them so I gave some away and even began to sell the odd one and people began to give me commissions to make various animals.

After that Annie began to enter them in local agricultural shows and a hedgehog she made from barbed wire became the best overall Arts and Crafts exhibit in the Chertsey Agricultural Show.

Following the closure of the kennels she managed in Surrey, due to the owners’ retirement, Annie returned to her home town of Cockermouth.

“I’d no job and nowhere to live anymore and because people were talking about my work I decided to try and make it my career”.

So she undertook an enterprise coaching course through WISE, Ways into Successful Enterprise, at Workington and then launched her own business.

Now she’s getting regular commission work; is currently exhibiting at the Quirky Workshops Gallery, at the Greystoke Cycle Café, as part of C-Arts Cumbria’s annual festival (Sept 14-29) and some of her works are being sold through Number 15, Main Street, Cockermouth.

Annie has been invited to exhibit at the Fountain Gallery artists’ co-operative, at Wigton, which was visited by Prince Charles last year, and she recently gave a demonstration day at Solway Ceramics, Newton Arlosh.

And where does all the old wire come from?

Wherever she can find it… local farmers, the Forestry Commission; and private landowners all are happy to donate and even rustiness isn’t a problem…the colour’s excellent for red squirrels.

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Life-savers at the heart of our community

THE WHITEHAVEN TEAM: Back: Mark Dockerty, Paul Spence, Mark Kennedy Front: JulieKennedy, Angela Gates, Graeme Nicholson, in CFR uniform.

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OR anyone who in a medically lifethreatening situation time is everything.

A matter of minutes can mean the difference between life and death, that’s where First Responders come in.

Community First Responders (CFR) is a group of volunteers, who live and work in the local community. They are trained and activated by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust to attend emergencies during which a short time can mean the difference between life and death.

Very often, the role of a first responder is one of reassurance. In instances where someone has chest pains, simply giving them oxygen can make a big difference. In extreme cases, they can perform CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) or use a defibrillator to restore the heart’s regular beat.

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stopped beating, so a Responder’s availability in the locality means that they can get there quickly and start treatment as soon as possible.

But First Responders don’t just assist those who are in cardiac arrest; they are also trained to deal with diabetic emergencies, unconscious patients, seizures and anyone with breathing difficulties as well as delivering basic first aid.

Feature They are not a replacement for the ambulance service but are there to assist by carrying out vital life-saving treatment while waiting for the ambulance crew because they are usually first on the scene.

There are 800 responders across Cumbria but Whitehaven’s is the smallest and busiest team, with just seven members, three of whom are extended responders and can also assist in the event of spinal injuries, abnormal blood-sugar levels and high temperatures.

Surprisingly First Responders receive no funding, so not only do they give up their spare time to help save lives but they have to constantly fund-raise to pay for their basic equipment: pagers which cost up to £1,000, and high-vis clothing. The only thing that they are supplied with is oxygen.

It’s hard to believe that these inspirational people receive such little financial back up so they need and deserve as much support as the community can possibly give them.

Like most people who do amazing work in the community Whitehaven’s First responders are modest and largely humbled by what they do. Mark Dockerty, their team leader found it difficult to put into words the feeling of helping save a life.

“It can be scary, knowing that someone’s life is in your hands, but once you start the adrenaline kicks in and you just get on with it,” he said.

In many villages where such schemes exist great community spirit is evident because they know there is someone around the corner who could be a life-saver. Anyone who lives or works in the North West can get involved, whether it as a Community First Responder, or helping in other tasks needed to run such a team, support or administration. Volunteers do not need previous first aid experience to join their local team because full training is given but you do need to be over 18.

A team for the Moor Row area is currently being trained by the Whitehaven group.

Whitehaven’s First Responders offer Heart Start courses to members of the community and these can be arranged by either contacting the British Heart Foundation, or Whitehaven’s First Responder team at whitehavenfirstresponders@sky.com.

The First Responders are always looking for help… whether it’s donating your time, by becoming one yourself or just by donating a couple of quid.

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s Halloween approaches, everyone at Struts Fancy Dress shop, in Carlisle, is getting settled into their new shop, having relocated over the summer.

By moving the new premises on the other side of Chapel Street, Struts has gained seven times more space than in their previous shop and the new square footage has been used to excellent effect to showcase some of the 12,000 products that we stock, as well as to show off some unusual interior design features!

It has been a busy couple of months for our Carlisle business, with the relocation as well as ever-increasing numbers of online sales. Due to the volume of these online sales, Struts has just launched its new Reserve & Collection service on their website at www.struts.co.uk, meaning that customers can place their order online but elect to collect it from the Carlisle shop on a convenient date (as soon as the next day). As well as saving on delivery charges, the customer also benefits from in-store advice and, should they need it, the opportunity to explore ideas and additions to make their outfit even more spectacular!

Customers can of course still order online for home delivery, with next day services available and same-day dispatch of all in stock items.

Throughout October our shop will be open seven days a week in order to cope with the demand for our wares during Halloween and we look forward to seeing (and scaring) you soon!

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We’re ditching the ‘dis’ from disability Well Done Solutions wants to be there when people feel isolated and to help them find the right resources to improve their lives. “It’s about taking the dis out of disability and making it their ability and, because of our children, it is close to our hearts,” say Wayne and Tanya.

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HEN it comes to their customers new Carlisle business Well Done Solutions, has a simple philosophy. It’s to make a difference to the lives of those who most need it.

Partners Tanya Withers and Wayne Donoghue at the new Lowther Street shop want to shift the emphasis from people’s disabilities to their abilities… to the things that they CAN do.

Well Done Solutions focuses on medical and mobility supplies and equipment and theirs is a mission born of experience. They know what’s most needed; they know the best answers and can recommend practical, sensible suggestions.

Wayne and Tanya have five children, two of whom are disabled and as Wayne says: “We are forever looking for ways to improve their ability,” and the business grew from the family’s own experiences in obtaining aids, equipment and supplies for themselves and friends.

Understanding people’s problems is the key in this field and Wayne has first-hand knowledge of some of the challenges that people face. He’s a former firstaider and first responder who struggles to walk and lives with a challenging back condition after undergoing spinal surgery following a workplace accident.

So Well Done Solutions offers everything from mobility scooters wheelchairs, walking aids and sensory equipment to defibrillators and supplies such as extra small nappies (for premature babies), bath lifts, and even special bendable or lightweight cutlery.

They sell turning aids, Tens machines (for pain control), and theraputic putty and gel balls, for improving hand dexterity, and much, much more so there’s a great deal to see and discuss in their Lowther Street shop.

Well Done Solutions, is at 52, Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DPT: 01228 540537 Mobile: 07902 784710. Open: 09:30am - 4:30pm

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Don’t have Christmas on credit

...Here's how to cope

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T’S no good sticking your head in the sand - Christmas is coming and the sooner you start preparing for it the better off you’ll be.

That’s the forthright message from money experts who are urging people who can’t face the thought of the festive season - and the bills that go with it - to take a pragmatic approach to the inevitable and act now to ensure that unavoidable spending doesn’t turn into New Year debt.

While many of us are still bemoaning the early death of our not-quite-summer, the weeks are marching on and the frightening truth is that it’s less than 100 “Christmas will come - and they need to have a days until the biggest day of the year. plan because we all know it’s easy to get carried away nearer the time. No one wants to start the With this in mind, debt experts have launched a New Year up to their eyes in debt and stress and a campaign urging people to start saving as the calendar inevitably counts down to what for many - bit of preparation now will help to avoid that. apart those who still believe in Santa - is a financially “You may never have planned ahead before but it stressful time. really takes the pressure off, leaving you relaxed to really enjoy what matters. In the current economic The campaign, spear-headed by Christians Against Poverty, (CAP) says too many people who dread the climate, we can’t afford to be unwise about our finances.” expense of what should be a celebratory time don’t prepare early enough for the festive season and end Christmas savings club and schemes have revived up using credit. in popularity as budget concerns take priority.

Saving with the Whitehaven, Egremont & District CAP’s top tips are: Credit Union is particularly popular locally. The • Decide what you can save from your monthly schemes offered by the Post Office, national retailwages between now and Christmas. ers, shops, social clubs or local providers they all • Work out what you aim to spend on presents, work in roughly the same way. Savers pay in small food and going out and decide what you will do amounts of money throughout the year to save for and what you are happy to cut back on.

Christmas or another event and when the big day • Make a few purchases every month to spread the arrives, the savings are exchanged for vouchers, gift cards or services. cost so you will be able to take advantage of any bargains as they come up.

• If you want to buy your child something special, speak early to relatives about clubbing together to cope with the cost while managing expectations with your offspring.

But remember that these savings clubs and schemes are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority so you cannot get money from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if your provider goes bust.

CAP chief executive, Matt Barlow, says: “It is easy to put Christmas to the back of your mind when it feels like we’re barely finished with summer. But we want people to use this marker to have a reality check.

Alternatively, a Christmas savings account from a bank or building society may be more suitable - with the added advantage that funds can be locked in until you need them.

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Photography by Jim Davis

David Bellamy and Chris Bonington launch new red squirrels calendar

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OTANIST David Bellamy and Cumbrian mountaineer Chris Bonington were in West Cumbria to help raise funds for red squirrel conservation by publicising a stunning new calendar.

The 2014 Red Squirrel Conservation Fundraising Calendar was launched at the Hundith Hill Hotel, near Cockermouth hosted by the Allerdale Red Squirrel Group .the Group, earlier this year and the winning entries were chosen by renowned botanist and broadcaster, Dr Bellamy.

He met the winning photographers and signed their copies of the fundraising calendar and met

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some of the local red squirrel volunteers, including Susan Southworth, who organised the competition and production of the calendar.

All proceeds of the sale of the 2014 Red Squirrel Conservation Fundraising Calendar will be used for the conservation of red squirrels in the area and it is available from various outlets such as the Oakhurst Garden Centre, Squirrels Pantry, the Cumberland Building Society, Let’s Write, and Banks Hardware in Cockermouth the Lake District National Park – Moot Hall, Keswick and other outlets to be announced, including Copeland.

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Whitehaven’s multi-talented

BRAD KAVANAGH Words: Adam Glover Photography: John Bowler Sometimes you talk to someone, and you just know that they’re going to be very successful, at something. Brad Kavanagh, from Whitehaven, is one of those people. The only thing is he was already successful a long time ago – getting his big break when aged 11 and starring in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Since then he has become best known for starring as Fabian Rutter in Nickelodeon TV series House of Anubis.

I caught up with the disgracefully talented young man at his home and studio near Penrith.

Hi Brad, how are you today?

Today, I’m doing good, and right now I’m contemplating finally ironing my clothes after the weekend.

Awesome. What is your favourite item of clothing?

I struggle to choose between a good jacket or a good pair of undies... I’d say undies.

That’s rather practical! Does that choice reflect your personality?

I reckon so! I guess I believe in always having things right from the start, so I think good undies are the basis of a good day!

Boxers or briefs?

Briefs. Always.

Let’s stop talking about underpants for a second.

What are you most excited about right now I guess I’m most excited about music; I’m really excited to begin working with other artists and delving even more into music production. Music is something that has no rules and I love that.

So you like the freedom of creativity that music offers?

Acting is still a great creative output, it’s interesting how you can become someone else and I enjoy delving into a different person’s train of thought.

But you know what’s coming, you know what the outcome is and you know what you’re about to say.

With music, there’s nothing set in stone, you define the script, the sound, the feel - everything!

Nude scenes? Have you? Would you?

Never have and I don’t think I ever could! Far too self-conscious for bearing all on camera!

Right, so we’ve covered your underpants and their contents. Now I’m all out of ideas. What do you want to talk about now?

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Exclusive hype surrounding the entertainment industry and how inspired everyone can be right now. It’s such a creative time! Mind you, depending how long you have I make a great conversation concerning fine sausage recipes of the 19th Century...

Are you motivated by money?

Money has never spurred me on for the sake of money, if that makes sense. I think to a point I would enjoy to be able to make things perfect for my family, they stuck by me all along, took me to singing lessons, took me down south for auditions, placements, been there every step, and even though they expect nothing I do hope one day to be able to re pay them in some way.

Where do you want to be in five years?

In five years I’d love to have written at least three Top Ten placements in the UK charts and be working on a third or fourth album, I’d love to be able to work with up and coming talent on a writing and production basis too. I think that’s the most ambitious answer I can come up with!

It really would not surprise me (or anyone, really) to see Brad achieve these aims. Having accomplished so much at the age of just 21, it appears there is no chance you won’t keep hearing about him in the future. Good job he’s a nice bloke, then. Visit www.bradkavanagh.com to find out more.

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• M ulti-use Room Available We can take bookings for meetings, training, and other planned support activities • F ree Telephone and Online Access To general and specialist business advisors • Ample Free Parking • Free Wi-Fi

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Ample free parking Bacon sandwiches on arrival Unlimited tea and coffee with biscuits Sandwiches and REAL chips or buffet lunch Data projector and projector screen Flip chart and pens Paper and pencils Free WiFi

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V’E just got off the phone to Newton Faulkner, with the famously dreadlocked acoustic singer having just completed five ground-breaking weeks of recording for his new album, entitled “Studio Zoo”.

The name makes more sense when you learn that for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Newton streamed live the entire recording process for fans to watch online – something which had never been done before.

“It did start out very small, at the beginning it was just one camera with no audio, because we assumed the label wouldn’t allow it. But they were like, ‘No way! The sound is the best bit!’, so we ended up with four cameras running 24 hours a day - which is not absolutely terrifying at all”.

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“To be honest, it’s taken a lot longer to get used to cameras not being there than it did in the first place.

In a musical sense, it was amazing, to get comments by the people watching as I was making it, they got very involved and really shaped what I was doing – especially the layering and building up of tracks”.

“I’d already written most of it when it came to recording, but this was the fastest album I’ve ever put together. I wrote bits across Japan, while touring Europe and parts all over the place!”

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This album, for me is, by far, my favourite thing I’ve ever done because it’s the closest to what I’ve wanted to do

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The album definitely has a feel of the traveller about it. Tracks like “Treading Water” or “Orange Skies” suit perfectly those late-night drives home, as your body starts to wind down and you yearn for bed sheets.

“That’s always been a part of my sound; even before I

Exclusive started touring I was always writing with that on-the-road sort of sound”.

The first single will be the very catchy “Losing Ground” though Newton stressed that the album was written as an album, not particularly with singles in mind. It certainly sounds that way as the album reads like a collective piece, listening through as I write this, it all makes sense.

So many albums these days feel like random tracks stuck end-to-end in any old fashion – I’m not after a concept album, just a bit more care and attention, which “Studio Zoo” thoroughly delivers, though, my pick of the tracks is the driving “Indecisive,” which was written in a different way to the others, as Newton explains: “Indecisive is a strange one because it’s kind of like acoustic dance. It definitely shows up the versatility of the genre”.

“This album, for me is, by far, my favourite thing I’ve ever done because it’s the closest to what I’ve wanted to do” - it really comes across, so keep an eye out for Newton performing near you in 2014.

“Studio Zoo” is released on August 26 and Newton will be heading off on a world tour shortly after, aiming to playing in the UK starting January of next year. To find out more, check out www.newtonfaulkner.com

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bridget foster Now is the best time to start afresh

Make Up & Hair Artist Bridget Foster

BA Hons Fashion, Specialist Make Up Design

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07929 414763 info@bridgetfoster.co.uk www.bridgetfoster.co.uk

Hair: Verity Faichen Photography: Jamie Cowlishaw Styling: Tess Daly

Lifestyle autumn / winter is actually Ithink more of a new start than New Year.

Of course, this is when we see our skin start to become duller, paler and tighter and you probably feel a bit odd wearing your summer coral lip stick.

To be honest I love this time of year, fashion is very versatile, especially after London Fashion Week.

At this time of year you can still go out in light summer garments and also thicker knits and even combine the two and this combined approach also applies to hair and make-up.

I enjoyed creating some vintage looks on a fashion shoot the other week. I’ve spent many weekends making up brides and bridesmaids, which I love, but those looks are very much what the client wants so getting back to creating looks that I wanted was great. When it comes to vintage styles, I can’t stand creating a carbon copy; I always try and keep it modern and wearable.

Anyone who has had their make-up done by me before will know that I will always start on the eyes before base, for many reasons, but I’ll let you work out why.

However with my vintage looks I decided to set up and frame the face differently. I have done this so, you can view your own face differently and perhaps realise that you can suit a heavier lip or a stronger brow 1.

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Prepare the skin by moisturising and priming. It’s surprising how many people fail to carry out these simple steps and yet complain about dark circles lines and wrinkles. Hydrating the skin often solves that problem. Slapping double wear under eyes certainly doesn’t!

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Conceal the under-eye area and blemishes.

Don’t forget nostrils at this time of year because they get very red.

My new favourite discovery is Urban Decay’s eye primers.

I use the colour SIN on most bridal clients before applying shadow. It doesn’t move and because it has a glowing, shimmery look it gives the eye a three-dimensional appearance. However Kim, at Urban Decay, in Debenhams, Carlisle, showed me EDEN, which is a matt formula. It’s fantastic, under any shadow and makes your eye shadow stay and seem more vivid in its colour. It’s now an essential in my kit.

I bought some matt power shadows as well as I wanted to move away from shimmers and changing the texture of a product can be all you need to do to update your everyday look.

Liquid and strong eyeliner is a tricky skill to create.

Some girls and women wear this every day with the same product and have perfected it. However some of us struggle. With your face prepped from the four steps above, look at your eye shape. Not everyone can actually wear a flick or extended eyeliner because of their shape or how the eye will look when it’s opened.

Use a soft, cheap eye pencil, in black, to start to build a shape along your eye line. Smudge it out with a cotton bud and, once you’re happy with the shape, start to apply your liquid.

My favourite black liquid is the Dior Black Liquid Liner. It is very black whereas most have a grey or

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The bridal season has come and gone, nights get longer and autumn winter clothes fill the high street stores and yes, whether you like it or not, Christmas is approaching.

favourite is a sharper, triangular shape. More a fun evening look. Urban Decay have new lip liners and lipsticks that last!

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Lightly groom your eyebrows. Create a frame for your face and create a bone structure.

Once you have lightly groomed and enhanced your brows you will be able to see your face become more symmetrical and your eye shape becomes clear.

MUA Blonde Pencil, from Superdrug for £1, is great for preparing the brows.

Apply a nude lip liner to create the shape you want. Spend time building up a shape you like.

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Skin

It is time to start incorporating a glow into your foundation. Look for something you can mix into your current base so you can adapt your foundation to your skin and mood.

My all-time favourite is Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser. I mix it into foundation tinted moisturiser depending on how I feel or look. It makes me look human again! However it’s something us Cumbrian girls will need to order.

Alternatively L’Oreal have a lovely primer with a matt texture but stunning glow for under make up, alone or mixed into your current base. Cheaper but a good product to start experimenting with priming and adding a new texture and look to your skin.

Matt skin can look dated and looks two-dimensional and dull… fact. Not great in winter. Use matt skin on spots and T zone only.

blue tinge to them. The tools you use to create a line are very important. You don’t have to use the applicator with your liner. Your liquid liner maybe fantastic but the brush with it might just be a bit naff or you personally need something you can work with. Most of you know I love a flat liner brush but angular brushes are also good for eyeliner extension or flicks.

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Keep it pink/salmon in colour to perk up your eye colour and keep you looking perky for the day. If you have gone for a strong lip, then just keep the cheeks more of a bronze tone and concentrate on highlighting the cheekbones and adding warmth when needed.

The Revolution Lipsticks, by Urban Decay (£22) are more of a matt texture and a lovely range of bright-to-deep colours; perfect for this time of year. Although they are matt in appearance they have a lovely buttery feel on the lips because they contain Shea Butter, so your lips won’t dry out in the cooler weather.

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Just because it’s winter-ish and we are losing colour doesn’t mean we have to grin and bear the blank skin. Add your warmth and colour with your bronzer and blush. A cream blush would be a lovely alternative at this time of year.

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Weddings ding yet every couple dreams of the perfect wedding.

Gone are the days of parents footing the bill for the wedding, in fact four out of five couples now pay for their own weddings, but there are many things you can do to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank.

But be prepared for the hard sell! Every vendor out there just loves it when a newly-engaged girl walks into their store – they start seeing the pounds signs!

Make sure you shop around and get at least three quotes for each service – you will be surprised how much they vary.

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ONGRATULATIONS! So now that you both have agreed to take the big step and get married – the excitement of a long and happy life together lies ahead for you both.

But you need to set your budget carefully and stick to it. If you overrun, even a little, it could cost you…. big time.

Set your budget very carefully – nobody wants to spend every last penny they have on their wed-

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AND do not be afraid to negotiate. If you find a florist you just love but they are more expensive then talk to them. Maybe tell them you just adore their work but they are a little too expensive – ask them what they could do to make the price fit your budget.

And never tell them what that sum is or somehow they’ll all miraculously quote a matching figure. Ask them their price first. If they try to tell you they have many packages ask them what their most popular price point is. It also doesn’t hurt to let it slip that you will be visiting some of their competitors too!

Finally don’t forget this is supposed to be FUN! There may be some hiccups, but it will go off wonderfully if you just apply planning and common-sense.

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Weddings

Where’re the Fairs?

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O help you make those all-important choices there’s a series up forthcoming wedding events in the region and these take place at the following locations.

CARLISLE AREA Wedding Fayre, Crown and Mitre, Sunday January 19. 11am-4pm, Crown and Mitre Hotel, English Street, Carlisle. T. 01228 525491 Wedding Fayre, Sunday October, 20, Houghton Village Hall, Houghton, Carlisle, 11am - 4pm T. 07725 830 522 PENRITH AREA Wedding Venue Launch, Saturday October 26, 11am-4pm, Askham Hall, Askham, near Penrith.

Contact: Marie Louisa T. 01931 712350 or 01931712348.

Email: enquiries@askhamhall.co.uk

West Cumbria Designer Week At Blush Bridal (David Tutera) Sat 12th - 20th October, Unit 6, Pears House, Millennium Promenade, Harbourside, Whitehaven, CA28 7UJ. NEW and Exclusive designs available for 1 week only - with 10% discount. T. 01946 690636 A catwalk preview of the collection will take place at Lodore Falls Wedding Fayre on Sun Oct 13 and Whitehaven Golf Club on Tues Oct 15.

Wedding Fayre - Tue October 15, 6,30pm - 9pm, Whitehaven Golf Club, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, CA28 8UD. T. 01946 591144 Bridal Fayre - Sunday January 12, The Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1UX T. 019467 26221 Wedding Fayre - Sunday November 17, The Waterfront, West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LR. T. 01946 328184

Winter Wonderland Wedding Fair – Sunday November 10. Noon-4pm, Inn on the Lake, Glenridding, Ullswater. T. 017684 82444 KESWICK AREA Keswick Wedding Fair, Sunday October 2, 11am - 4pm, The Skiddaw Hotel, T. 017687 72071 or 0776 904066; Wedding Fayre, Sunday October 13, 12pm-4pm, Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale, Keswick.

T. 017687 77285 South Lakes area: Wedding Fayre - Riverside Hotel, Sunday October 6, Riverside Hotel, Stramongate Bridge, Beezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6EL. T. 01539 734861 Wedding Fayre - Sunday October 6, Carus Green Golf Club, Burneside Road, Kendal, LA9 6EB T. 01539 721097. Email: info@carusgreen.co.uk Wedding Open Day - Sunday October 13, 1pm to 3pm at The Castle Green Hotel, Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RG T. 01539 734000 Wedding Fayre - Sunday October 20, 11.30am 3.30pm, Langdale Chase Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LW. T. 015394 32201 39

RescUe your Skin W ith the summer heat taking us all by surprise now may be a good time to assess the condition of your skin and look out for those tell-tale signs of premature ageing often associated with too much UV exposure.

As we age the moisture in our skin becomes less than the normal 10-20% and feels dry and flaky. The outer layer becomes thicker, duller and cells are shed more slowly. Even oily skin can be slow to shed dead skin as cells become ‘gluded’ in place and contribute to clogged follicles giving the ideal ‘housing’ for Acne bacteria.

One quick way to make older skin look younger is to exfoliate. The simple mechanical action of rubbing off the top layer of skin cell immediately reveals younger, fresher looking skin.

Skin resurfacing peels and microdermabrasion are professional salon treatments used to exfoliate deeper into the skin’s uppermost layers. These treatments will help diminish the appearance of major skin imperfections (acne scars), smoothing the skin in the process. They significantly brighten the skin reducing sun damage, age spots and fine lines!

So if your skin needs some serious TLC after the summer we can give you a fresh faced glow with our advanced facial treatments or products delivered from professionally trained Skin Experts.

For a Free Face Mapping Skin Analysis book an appointment with a Skin Therapist for advice on products and treatments that will give you younger, flawless looking skin. Bella Vita 01946 592322.

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Why you might need someone to plan your wedding

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HE primary reason for hiring a wedding planner is to dramatically cut stress.

Every wedding, even the best planned one will have hitches. But, when the bride and/or groom are the ones trying to handle all the problems as well as everything else, they feel completely overwhelmed and suddenly, the enjoyment of wedding planning has disappeared.

A professional planner will oversee everything associated with your wedding event so that you no longer have to worry about the small (or big) stuff.

Everything from the delivery of the flowers, to the setup of the cake, to the limos arriving on time will be taken care of.

A good wedding planner will have been in the business for years and will have coordinated hundreds of weddings and can introduce ideas to share with you.

For all weddings, there are so many small details that often things get overlooked. One of the frustrations for the bride and groom is trying to maintain all of those details so the wedding goes off without a hitch. An experienced wedding planner would sit down with the bride and/or groom and go over each aspect of the wedding so nothing is missed.

They know who is best at what and can provide you with several top choices. It means that precious time isn’t wasted making phone call after phone call, only to walk away frustrated and empty-handed.

And, believe it or not, hiring a wedding planner is an excellent idea if you want to save money. That’s because they have connections with all types of people and can typically pass on excellent discounts that won’t affect the quality of the service, just the price.

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Same great homemade food... ...now located at The Conservative Club, Egremont

Celebrate Christmas Day with us!

Enjoy a delicious 4 course lunch Starter, Main Course, Dessert, Tea or Coffee and a Mince Pie

Book your Christmas Party at De Margo’s!

Christmas carvery Hot and cold buffets

Adults: £35

Disco and entertainment

Pensioners: £25 Children (12 and under): £20

All size parties

Lunch is served from 12pm - 4pm

Party bookings being taken from October through to January

Call Margaret on 07564 974 978 to book Sunday Carvery • Weddings • Bar Meals • Outside Catering 42 Ehen

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Adding a modern twist to a small town

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hether its an electric blue dip dye, perm or a classic hair up style the friendly staff at Hair At Number 4 will create it for you.

They pride themselves on their customer care and the abilities of the staff. The friendly and qualified team, which, consists of four stylists and two trainees are dedicated to making your hair fantasies a reality.

Salon owners Rachael Harrison and Heather Weatherill have a combined experience of 13 years, so its not surprising that when the opportunity arrose in February this year to run the business, they jumped at the chance.

Christmas gift packs and Christmas Club now available in the salon. Call in for more details. •

Hair at Number 4 is at 4, Salford Terrace, Main Street, Egremont. CA22 2DL. Tel: 01946 820869

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by Alan Spedding

Roasted pineapple with caramel sauce have been so cheap Pineapples recently you really should use them.

They’ve recently been in the shops for £1 each and considering the journey they`ve been on then they`re an amazing buy.

Pineapples contain a digestive enzyme called Bromelain and they always play their part in most diets these days... however I`m sure that these healthy properties will have long gone after this recipe – two hours slowly roasting away and caramelising in the oven while being gently bathed in a sweet and sticky citrus scented sugar glaze!

This recipe really is so easy that anyone can make it and peeling the pineapple is the most difficult part of the process. The rest is child’s play....have a go... even better try it with two pineapples as one simply isn’t enough. It really is a stunning dessert for those of you with a sweet tooth.

For the Caramel sauce 200g caster sugar.

50g unsalted butter Pineapple trimmings.

30ml dark rum.

For the Roasted Pineapple

1 large pineapple, peeled and eyes removed (Keep all the trimmings but not the skin) 200g caster sugar 2 limes - zest only 1 lemon - zest only 1 orange - zest only Vanilla extract to brush over the pineapple.

10 mint leaves, roughly chopped

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1. For the caramel sauce, melt the caster sugar over a medium heat in a small saucepan and then cook to a golden-brown caramel (being very careful not to burn yourself or the sugar.) Add the butter and trimmings from the pineapple, add 200ml/7fl oz of water and the rum and bring to the boil. Skim and then simmer for 10 minutes. Sieve and then reserve.

2. For the roasted pineapple, preheat the oven to 170C/325f. Mix the sugar and citrus zests on a tray. Brush the prepared pineapple with the vanilla extract and roll in the citrus sugar. Reserve the remaining citrus sugar.

3. Place the pineapple upright in a small ovenproof frying pan and spoon some of the caramel sauce over the fruit. Roast in the oven for two hours, basting with the caramel sauce every 15 minutes.

It`ll get more golden and caramelised each time you baste it.

4. To finish, mix the chopped mint and the remaining citrus sugar and roll the roasted pineapple in this. Leave to cool slightly before carving.

5. To serve, cut the pineapple into quarters or thick slices not forgetting to remove central woody core.

I plated mine up with vanilla ice cream, cheesecake biscuit base, lime curd with toasted coconut and oven dried pineapple sunflower crisps. I garnished it with wood sorrel leaves which have a really nice citrus flavour. They grow in damp areas in most of the woodlands throughout Cumbria.

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The Inn is open as usual with an extra 50 wines by the glass to choose from everyday over the festival weekend

Only 45 minutes from Whitehaven!

Just a sample of the delights available at the foot of Hardknott Pass from new Chef Craig Niven Hardknott Bar & Cafe Toscana Pizza classic margherita with shredded duck & plum sauce

Carni di fiesta Pizza (spicy)

Cumbrian salami, beef bolognaise, chicken, jalapenos, cheddar, mozzarella & chilli sauce

West Cumbrian Beef Burger

with tomato relish & rocket served in ciabatta

Woolpack Club Sandwich (triple layer)

a twist on a classic with bacon & roast chicken from the woodburner

Homemade Scone

with cream & strawberry jam

Woolpack Inn & Farmhouse Dining Room Roman Platter cold meats, olives, antipasti, fresh mozzarella, pesto and vine tomato salad, with homemade bread

Posh Scampi

tiger prawns in beer batter with homemade fries and a small salad on the side – tarty sauce & chilli dip

Cumbrian Broth

Herdwick mutton, root veg, pearl barley & fresh herbs with fresh radish crudity

Pan fried Taw House Fillet Steak cooked to your taste and butterfly local Langoustine oven roasted with garlic butter vine ripe red tomatoes w sea salt, cracked black pepper & olive oil from the woodburner oven, thick cut duck fat chips

Hot Chocolate Knickerbocker Glory for 2 Sticky Toffee Pudding dripping with toffee sauce

Christmas Parties Bookings now being taken!

FREE glass of wine

Show this voucher when ordering food at the Woolpack Inn and enjoy a glass of wine absolutely free!

One voucher per person.

Food must be purchased to redeem voucher.

A world of wine in one weekend WANT to know a bit more about wine?

Then the ideal opportunity presents itself this autumn… come to the Eskdale Wine Festival, at The Woolpack Inn. It is timed perfectly as new wines appear in time for Christmas, in particular Beaujolais Nouveau which is officially released on the third Thursday of November each year so we’ve coincided that with the first night of the Festival which runs from November 21-24, Thursday to Sunday.

Now in its third year and rapidly growing in popularity our festival has more than 80 wines to check out. We will help you discover those that you’ll adore and match them perfectly with the foods you love… or vice-versa and we’ll tell you where and how you can get them.

Across the four days there’ll be experts to tell you about the different wine regions, grapes and characteristics; some fabulous locally-sourced food, cool live music and some great entertainment and competitions.

For instance Saturday evening sees a seven-course locallysourced meal with wines carefully matched to each course and on “sparkly” Sunday you can find out all about the world of fizzy wines.

Enjoy sampling our variety of wines by the glass or simply savour a glass with your meal anytime over the weekend.

So join us to celebrate the world of wine, buy some great wines and improve your knowledge. Entry’s only £5, with a glass of Beaujolais on arrival and a souvenir wine festival glass to keep.You can then purchase tokens to sample the wines on offer; £5 for 3x50ml tokens or £10 for eight.

There’re also some great stopover deals. See website: www.woolpack.co.uk and click on ‘Events’ or telephone: 019467 23230 for more information.

Real Ale • Guest Draught Lager • Tasty Pub Grub • Children’s Play Area

Vodka Bar (over 80) • Woodburning Pizza Oven • Illy Real Coffee • B&B (20 rooms) • Dogs and walking boots most welcome!

The only 100% Cumbrian apple draught cider • Sky Sports on a 100” screen (All sports shown) • Licenced for weddings of all descriptions

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Five fantastic

Food

autumn cookbooks

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O that was summer then. It kind of arrived, albeit intermittently, with storms, floods, and near-freezing overnight temperatures but also accounted for a fair amount of great weather over the last few months.

Now there’s only a vague promise of a late warm spell but it’s just a matter of time until we slide into winter, as autumn arrives. But it’s not all bad news, with a host of positives just around the corner, from beautiful shades of crimson to brisk morning walks amid the mist, and blackberry crumble.

This brings us nicely onto the subject of food. This time of year doesn’t just signify a change in the sky; it also traditionally means the availability of different fruit, vegetables, and meats. Soon the salads and cold platters will be gone then, and our appetites will be turning to more filling dishes, or at least plates befitting the season. With this in mind we put together a list of five great cookbooks, each perfect for the period.

The Kitchen Diaries / The Kitchen Diaries II: A Year of Simple Suppers; Nigel Slater.

One of Britain’s best-loved and most respected food writers takes us through his shopping over the course of 12 months. Beautifully penned, it also offers plenty of ideas on what to serve as the outlook cools.

The Autumn Fruits Cookbook; Charlotte Popescu.

An expert at foraging for mother nature’s finest sweet fillings, Popescu followed her Apple

Cookbook with this indispensable guide to making the most of what’s about to grow on all those bushes and trees outside.

Autumn: Inspired By Nature’s Bounty; Joanne Weir.

An award-winning author and Stateside TV host, Weir brings her extensive knowledge of fresh, healthy recipes, and applies to the season at hand. Needless to say, there’s more here than pumpkin soup.

Taste of Autumn Cookbook; Gooseberry Patch.

The acclaimed series of Gooseberry Patch cookbooks has built quite a cult following, and this instalment is one of the best. Not everything in here is very healthy, toffee apples and the like, but it’s all really tasty.

Stewed!; Alan Rosenthal.

The brand behind the coolest pre-prepared stews Budgens, Waitrose, and many independent shops, present their guide to the ultimate one pot meal.

Perfect for cold nights after exhausting days.

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Yes, it’s cauliflower and chocolate

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HIS is a bit of an unusual one (to say the least) as very few of us have ever tasted cauliflower risotto, let alone cauliflower and chocolate risotto.

Now don`t be put off by the thought of this, or the photo here, because first and foremost it`s gorgeous and secondly I`ve tarted up the magazine version with all of the extras just for the photograph.

Here`s a simple version of a basic Cauliflower Risotto and to add the Chocolate taste then simply sprinkle over some quality cocoa powder. You`ll have to trust me on this one; it really does work so try a little sprinkle on a spoon first and then you`ll see for yourselves.

Anyway, King Heston can`t be wrong and that is where the original version was born.

Be as adventurous as you dare. The version in my photo consists of The Cauliflower Risotto, Cauli Veloute cream, chocolate jelly cubes and disk, frozen discs cut from the stem of the cauliflower together with Cauliflower crisps... labour intensive but O.M.G...

It tasted divine!

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Ingredients - Serves 4 1 head cauliflower (about 2 lb)

Words and Photography by Alan Spedding

RisottoWhatto?

3 cloves garlic.

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 10 fl oz (300ml) of vegetable or chicken stock 1 large minced shallot or 1/4 Onion.

7oz (200g) Arborio rice 8 fl oz (250ml) dry white wine 4oz (110g) grated Parmesan cheese Fresh double cream to taste... a nice “glug” will be perfect.

Finely chopped fresh chives (a generous handful) Add cocoa powder and a sprinkling of mild curry powder to taste.

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Preparation Trim the cauliflower and then cut into small florets.

In large bowl, toss together cauliflower, garlic, 2 tbsp of the oil and 1/4 tsp of the salt. Roast on a greased baking sheet in 400°F (200°C) oven until golden, caramelised and tender, roughly 35 to 45 minutes should be fine. Mash the garlic with a fork.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring the stock and (425 ml) water to boil; reduce the heat to low and keep warm. In large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook shallot / onion and remaining salt, stirring occasionally, until golden. This should take about 3 minutes.

Add the rice, stir to coat and toast the grains. Add the wine then cook, stirring, until no liquid remains, for about 1 minute.

Add more stock mixture a ladle at a time and keep stirring after each addition until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more. This should take about 18 to 20 minutes in total. (The rice should be loose and creamy but not mushy, and still slightly firm to the bite (Al dente) in the centre of the grain. Stir in the roasted cauliflower, garlic, Parmesan, cream and chives.

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The Directoty of Eating Out

Restaurants/Pubs/Takeaways in your local area

Quick Find

The Waterfront West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LR T. 01946 328184 De Margo’s The Falcon Club, Croadella Avenue, Egremont T. 01946 824031 Ropers Takeaway 65 Meadow Road, Mirehouse T. 01946 65444 Caspian Classic 66 Lowther Street, Whitehaven T. 01946 64469

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Woolpack Inn Hardknott Pass, Eskdale, CA19 1TH T. 01946 723230 Ennerdale Country House Cleator, CA23 3DT T. 01946 813907 The Bridge Inn Santon Bridge, Holmrook, CA19 1UX T. 019467 26221 Gosforth Hall Inn Gosforth, CA20 1AZ T. 019467 25322 Hundith Hill Hotel Lorton Vale, Cockermouth, CA13 9TH T. 01900 822092

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Stanley’s Central Square, Workington, CA14 3BG. T. 01900 268646 Flavour 23 Washington Street, Workington, CA14 3AW T. 01900 268151 Hungry Parrot The village store at Gosforth, Main Street, Gosfoth, CA20 1AS 019467 25232 Irton Hall Irton, Eskdale, Holmrook, CA19 1TA 019467 26025

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The Eating In Guide Takeaways in your local area

Fraser’s Fish and Chips

Ropers

T: 01946 823642

T: 01946 65444

33 Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DR

Moza Takeaway

 Traditional

66 Meadow Road, Mirehouse, CA28 8ER

Indian

Naj Tandoori

Specialising in mouth-watering Peri Peri grill 10% Discount & Free 2Ltr bottle of soft drink chicken and tongue-tingling, lip-licking fried chicken. We also do burgers, wraps and kebabs. with collection orders over £15 (Home Deliveries Available) Free local home delivery with orders over £15

8 High Street, Cleator Moor, CA25 5AH

18 Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DW

T: 01946 811812

T: 01946 820088

Tiger Inn Takeaway

Orchid Manor

11 High Street, Cleator Moor, CA25 5AH

T: 01946 814664

Five Course quality meal only £8.99 from Sun-Fri Strandhouse, Strand St, CA28 7LJ

T: 01946 692676 Marmaris Pizza and Kebab

Chicken Hut

T: 01946 62963

T: 01946 693353

6a Tangier Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7YZ

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Chinese

Other

(pizza, kebab, fried chicken)

Specialising in mouth-watering Peri Peri grill chicken and tongue-tingling, lip-licking fried chicken. We also do burgers, wraps and kebabs. (Home Deliveries Available, Open 7 Days a Week) **Watch out for forthcoming anniversary offer** 17 Duke Street, Whitehaven, CA28 73T

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Shaun turns his dream into reality

By Shaun Foster, Workington

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HAVE been into fast Fords since the 1980s before I could even drive.

A friend and neighbour, Gary Taylor, bought a Sierra XR4i I fell in love with. He had previously owned other performance cars but nothing compared to this. So my passion for Fords was born and my first car was a Mk1 Fiesta‌ although I ultimately aimed, to own a Cosworth.

My chance to do so came about in 2007 when I was browsing on ebay and saw a Sierra RS Sapphire Cosworth for which the owner was looking to do a deal involving a Yamaha R1 motorbike.

Guess who owned an R1 (no prizes)?

Negotiations began but I was in West Cumbria and car owner Jason was in Torquay, Devon. We arranged a rendezvous at a services near Birmingham. It was love at first sight (the car not the services) a deal was struck and to this day Jason regrets parting with it.

After getting the car home I found the car needed work, but nothing serious which was ideal for me as I wanted something to put my stamp on. The Sierra is in a rare colour of Crystal Blue of which there are few left.

Work started on the underneath of the car, I started stripping the underneath like the rear beam and 60

petrol tank just to make sure that there was no hidden rust. The under body was given a layer of stonechip paint and all parts were powder coated.

I later found that there was a crack in the engine block; this took me on my travels to the other side of Birmingham for a fresh block, new pistons and crank so that the rebuild could begin. I filled the boot of our Focus ST with the new engine parts and travelled to the North East to a well known Cosworth engine builder called Gordon Scott.

Motoring In the meantime I completely stripped out the engine bay and got it painted ready for the new one arriving.

The new engine was fitted and is being run in at the moment.

The rest of the work was mainly cosmetic; this included fitting a stainless steel oil breather and header tank; rocker cover, which was powder coated in blue; upgrading to blue hoses and a brand new engine loom was fitted. I also decided to replace the cloth interior with a leather one which was a bigger job than I thought.

The Sierra was then taken to MP Auto Detailing, in Cockermouth, for a full detail. Over the winter I will be taking it to Motorsport Developments, in Blackpool, for a dyno rolling road setup.

Since the day I got the car I could not even think about never owning a Cosworth again. The next step up for me would be a Moonstone Blue, 3 door Sierra Cosworth so watch this space!

HAVE you an interesting or rare motor vehicle or motor-cycle?

Would you like it featured in our motoring pages?

If so, please talk to me, Chris Breen on 01946 816715 or email me at: chrisbreen@theguidemediagroup. com

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How does your car insurer rate?

The Top 20

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HE best and worst of car insurers have been revealed by a recent survey.

Auto Express magazine has identified insurers in both categories. Over 46,000 motorists were asked to judge car insurers and brokers in five areas: communication, speed of settling a claim, helpfulness, valuefor-money and the overall service.

Best was NFU Mutual, originally set up by farmers for farmers; second was specialist insurer for organisations and trade unions LV= Frizzell. Adelaide IAM Surety were third with Royal & Sun Alliance fourth and SAGA fifth.

NFU won by a country mile with a score of 89.09%, giving great customer service through very attentive staff. NFU’s efficiency shone when asked to provide information on a policy and when it came to sorting a claim.

They scored top marks in four out of the five judging categories, rather than the ‘value for money’ section but even so more than 97% of those surveyed said they would renew although NFU were not the cheapest alternative...in fact they were close to the bottom on price alone.

By contrast Diamond, which provides car insurance for women, came last in the survey; Swiftcover were second from bottom, followed by Highway (38th), Hastings Direct (37th), Chaucer (36th) and the AA (35th).

Diamond were bad across the board and drivers were disappointed by errors on policies and the length of time it took to settle claims and one person surveyed said they had to wait two years!

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1 NFU Mutal 2 LV= Frizzell 3 Adelaide IAM Surety 4 Royal & Sun Alliance 5 SAGA 6 LV= Liverpool Victoria 7 John Lewis 8 RIAS 9 Groupama 10 Co-op Insurance Service 11 Ageas 12 NatWest 13 Nationwide 14 M&S 15 Sainsbury’s 16 Allianz 17 Prudential 18 Adrian Flux 19 Lloyds TSB 20 Direct Line

89.09% 88.27% 87.94% 85.01% 83.03% 82.95% 82.57% 81.15% 80.45% 80.18% 79.75% 79.73% 79.13% 78.59% 78.55% 78.54% 78.34% 78.18% 77.97% 77.78%

Motoring

We’ve fourth dearest fuel in the world B RITISH fuel prices have risen from 86.7p a litre in 2007 to 137.5p by August this year.

Only 50p of that actually goes on the petrol or diesel itself, with almost all the rest going in tax. And all that tax means the only countries in the world with higher diesel prices than Britain are Turkey (144p a litre), Italy (147p) and Norway (150p).

But even if there was no tax at all, we would still be paying more than motorists in many countries, thanks to state subsidies elsewhere.

The following 10 places are the least expensive in the world to fill up a diesel car, and the table also shows how the prices relate to average incomes.

Country

Cost (per litre)

Venezuela Iran Saudi Arabia Libya Bahrain Turkmenistan Qatar Kuwait Yemen Brunei

1p 2p 5p 10p 10p 13p 15p 17p 19p 20p

% of monthly income spent refuelling 0.3% 0.6% 0.4% 2.5% 1.3% 7.7% 0.6% 1% 14.1% 1.3%

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Pink Floyd veteran on the run

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ITH its unique atmosphere and camaraderie, the London to Brighton Veteran Car commemorates the Emancipation Run, on November 14, 1896, which celebrated the Locomotives on the Highway Act. That Act of Parliament raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 to 14mph, and abolished the need for these vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot waving a red flag. The Run was first re-enacted in 1927 and has taken place every November since, with the exception of the war years and 1947, when petrol was rationed. The Royal Automobile Club has managed the Run with the support of the Veteran Car Club since 1930 and if you ever get the chance to see it you should; seeing veteran cars in a museum in one thing but seeing them working, functioning (or malfunctioning, as the case may be) is quite another The annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is a remarkable homage to the dawn of driving, attracting entrants from around the world, to the world’s longest running and greatest motoring celebration.

It’s always staged on the first Sunday in November –.

For anyone involved, though, it’s a rare opportunity to experience a ride in one of these extraordinary pre-1905 automobiles on the 60-mile run from Hyde Park, in central London, to the seafront in the Sussex resort of Brighton.

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, is one famous face who has become a Run regular. Indeed, the Pink Floyd drummer and renowned car enthusiast is so keen that he acquired his very own pre-1905 veteran car specifically to take part with the 500 other early.

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down to Brighton.”

Nick has a pretty good record of completing the course, too. He told the Guide: “I think we’ve now finished 17 out of 20 times; we actually had a couple of failures earlier on mainly due to punctures and a faulty wheel but once we sorted that the car has been pretty reliable, touch wood.

“It’s actually a very good ‘old’ car with some very advanced things for the period such as a steering wheel rather than a tiller! It’s also got a big engine and is terrific in terms of power considering its age. It was almost certainly originally built as a race car. So, when other people are struggling up the hills, on a good day we can have five passengers aboard and just go for it.”

The Panhard, which Mason found in an American museum where it had been on static display for a long time, also has other major attractions. “It has this wonderful three piece suite mounted on it which is fantastic for carrying people,” he said, “but it’s always arriving at Brighton and the feeling of achievement in getting the car there which is the biggest thrill.”

Check new bus times B

US users in Allerdale and Copeland are being encouraged to double check their timetables from now on because more than 20 service times have been altered since September.

The timetables set to change are as follows – Service, 1, 2,3, 4 6, 20, 26, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 34, 35, 36, 57&57A Maryport, 57 Cockermouth, 58, 59, 60, 101, 300, 830, 836, X4 and 5 and X6.

The changes are a result of a major re-tendering exercise for bus operators of scheduled buses, school transport and special education needs and disabilities transport in Allerdale and Copeland which was carried out by Cumbria County Council agreed last April.

New timetables are being added to the council’s website at: www.cumbria.gov.uk/buses as and when the council receives them from operators, but you can check any changes to timetables through Traveline from September 1, either at the council’s website at www.cumbria.gov.uk/buses or on the Traveline number tel: 0871 200 22 33.

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GETTING READY: Tonga players are preparing themselves

West Cumbria all set to welcome World Cup

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HE Rugby League World Cup comes to Workington this autumn, - when two group matches are to be played there.

competition’s local representative, said: “The games are extremely affordable with a two-match discount meaning an adult can see both games for only £22.50.”

On Tuesday October 29, Scotland, who will be based in the region, tackle Tonga in the first of two games to be staged at Derwent Park (8pm kick off) and Town’s refreshed ground will also host the Scots’ clash with Italy, on Sunday November 3 (4pm). The Scots will complete their group matches against the USA, at Leigh, Lancashire, on Thursday, November 7.

The 2013 World Cup has also sparked a community and educational projects including a schools rugby league tournament in West Cumbria, involving more than 1,000 youngsters.

“ It is hoped that the World Cup will help to create a legacy around sport, healthy living and ambition in West Cumbria.”

In preparation Derwent Park has been given a major refurbishment funded by £350,000 from Nuclear Management Partners through Britain’s Energy Coast plus £100,000 from Allerdale council.Dave Bowden, the

Marnie Jackson, Workington Town RLFC’s community manager, said response had been outstanding with more than 52 primary and secondary schools taking part in two tournaments in the run up to the cup games.”

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The Rugby League World Cup Allerdale councillor, Mark Fryer, who is also a Workington RL director, said: “the children’s tournament is the icing on the cake… it’s an example of the community benefits that being part of this tournament can bring. It is hoped that the World Cup will help to create a legacy around sport, healthy living and ambition in West Cumbria.”

Fourteen countries will be contesting the World Cup when it opens on Saturday, October 26 in various venues in England and Wales to the Irish Republic and France. New Zealand are defending champions, having defeated Australia in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup final. It is Italy and the United States’ first World Cup.

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Age? 29. Who was your favourite player as a kid? Jason Robinson. And your favourite club?

Wigan Which current players do you most admire?

Sam Tomkins and Greg Inglis.

de it a m s t e Hor n Craig r o f n e happ

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Where did you start playing rugby and what brought you to the game? I wasn’t that keen on rugby as a kid and then one day I was playing outside with my friends and some guy happened to be walking past, he said “You’re a fast runner lad, have you thought of playing rugby?” A few days later I ended up down at Wath Brow and it’s all happened from there.

AVEN players don’t come more local than Craig Calvert, born in Whitehaven, recruited to the club, via Wath Brow Hornets, he’s has been a regular ever since, scoring bags of tries from the wing.

And have you given any thought to life outside rugby? (I realise a moment later I’ve asked a 29-year-old what his retirement plans are.)

Ahh… Once I’m finished it will be time to chill out and spend time more time with the family.

With a testimonial year next year, he’s Cumbrian, he’s fast, he’s Craig Calvert and he’s speaking here to our Craig… Craig Wishart.

Can you believe next year’s going to be your Testimonial year? Back at Wath Brow could you imagine your career with Haven would

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Sport Favourite drink? Foster’s.

Do you have any hobbies outside of rugby? Not really, I go to the gym but I suppose that’s still to do with rugby.

What’s your fondest memory of your time with Haven? Without doubt winning the Championship What would be your ideal end of season trip? I suppose I’m just in 2005. happy with what we normally do.

A big deal, especially as you were quite young A kitty is collected through fines when someone does something daft over the course of the year. at the time? I was 21 and it was amazing.

That goes towards drink, the club hires a bus and we go somewhere like Newcastle. It’s a great night.

What was the last film you watched? Django Unchained. Your favourite TV show? True Blood.

Who was the best player at Haven during your career? A tough one… there’s been so many.

Do you have a nickname? Yeah, it’s carcass. Why? If I’m pressed I’d say Seedsy but also Aaran Lester, maybe One day I turned up to training and for some reason Leroy as well. everyone said I looked half dead and carcass has stuck. have lasted so long? Never! It seems to have just worked out. I take every year as it comes and if I’m able to I’ll continue to play for as long as I can.

What type of music do you listen to? I like to listen to current music, mostly chart but I also have a thing for 1980s music. And which of your teammates has the worst taste in music?

Definitely James Cameron. He seems a popular choice. What superpower would you like? The ability to fly.

What’s your favourite food? Lasagne.

Who have been your toughest opponents? As a team we played a Challenge Cup match against Wigan and were beaten 106 – 6. It doesn’t get tougher than that.

If, at the start of you career you had been approached by Workington or another club would you have signed? I suppose if Whitehaven hadn’t approached me I might have… but I always wanted to play for Haven.

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More strength in depth is coach Woods’ aim

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LOT can happen in two months, at the time of our last issue Britain was recovering from a heat wave and Haven were fighting for the final position in the championship playoffs.

They had only to pick up a few wins in the final five games, perhaps squeezing a bonus point out of the Featherstone match and they would have surpassed all expectations and announced to the Championship they were back and meant business.

We all knew the weather would break and while fans suspiciously eyed the horizon for the coming rain the most ominous signs were on field as Haven slid down the table.

The losses compounded as Haven finally came to rest in ninth position by the final whistle. No wins and a mere bonus point that came in the final home game against a struggling Swinton. A disappointing end from a team that had promised, at one stage, to deliver so much more and while everyone wished for a cure to the consistency problem that had dogged them all season, it brought no joy that it came at the expense of good form.

Dave Woods, a man never lost for words, has plenty of thoughts that may explain the poor performances “There was a variety of reasons. The first being that the sole aim at the start of the season was to avoid relega70

Words: Craig Wishart tion and after the win against Dewsbury that scenario basically became impossibility.

“With the pressure off we took the foot off the throttle.” Woods’ frustration is evident although it doesn’t entirely explain how the team simply fell away. “There were also players needing to renegotiate contracts for next year and this was a distraction. The other problem was our playing list, it had been diminished over the course of the year; there were few replacements and the pressure was off the players to perform without competition for positions in the starting line-up.”

The depth issue was obviously the largest contributing factor. In order to endure and maintain a solid game plan amid the unrelenting pressure of the Championship each

Sport club needs a solid starting line up and a robust reserve list to cover injuries, departures and poor form and this is one of the areas Woods will be looking to improve on next year.

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There will be a few changes happening over the next few weeks, Carl Sice has retired, which is a hole that needs to be filled and there will be three or four contracts that aren’t renewed.

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Coaches are normally unwilling to lay too much praise at the feet of individual players and Woods is no exception but he does concede that the loss of form coincided with the departure of Jesse Joe Parker. “He was obviously important to us, the guy scored 20-odd tries this season and helped set up the same again for the guy on the outside of him. That’s a very hard thing to replace and unfortunately we couldn’t.”

Lessons need to be learned; the situation needs rectified and Woods is confident he’s the man best suited to oversee and correct the problems that crept in to Haven’s game.

“There will be a few changes happening over the next few weeks, Carl Sice has retired, which is a hole that needs to be filled and there will be three or four contracts that aren’t renewed. ” The aim will be to fill the vacated positions; strengthen a squad that at their best could compete with the top sides; ensure they gel and perform at their best consistently.

But there’s a lot of ground to make up, especially if the last five games are anything to go by – because Haven were well and truly beaten. The average losing margin in the run home was 34 points... and this from a team supposedly vying for a play-off position. The heavy losses can’t entirely be blamed on the team running out of steam; this was a problem all year as Haven could only scrape together four bonus points.

Nevertheless, at one time Haven were genuinely competing for the play-offs and they did turn in some very impressive performances. There’s a solid base to work from and Woods remains confident he will build a consistent team that can make greater advances up the table next year.

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Kids

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Kids

Kids’ Sudoku

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Kids

Word search

Alpha Sudoku

Halloween Wordsearch

Bats Broomstick Cemetery Graveyard Jack o Lantern

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Pumpkin Spiders Tombstone Vampire Witch

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Puzzles

Capital Crossword Test your knowledge of world capital cities with this crossword Across 1. Russia (6) 2. Bahrain (6) 3. Afghanistan (5) 6. Fiji (4) 8. Iraq (7) 9. Cape Verde (5) 10. South Korea (5) 11. Bulgaria (5) 14. Indonesia (7) 16. Czech Republic (6) 17. Iran (6) 18. Norway (4) 19. Chile (8) Down 1. Spain (6) 2. Oman (6) 3. Uganda (7) 4. Hungary (8) 5. Peru (4) 7. Ethiopia (5,5) 11. Sweden (9) 12. New Zealand (10) 13. Sierra Leone (8) 15.Venezuela (7) 16. France (5)

Sudoku

Please see the Tide Tables for puzzle solutions

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The What’sOn Guide

Your guide to all that’s best in West Cumbria, Keswick and Carlisle from

Music Theatre Film Comedy Other

Lets Play Whos Coming to Cumbria

Cockney Rejects Dominic Kirwan Ed Byrne Faction Focus

Francis Dunnery Jack Dee Jane McDonald Joe Brown Ken Dodd

Showaddywaddy Sound of Guns Stan Boardman Vikki Stone

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Carlisle BLUES AND ROCK festival November 8, 9 and 10

Bernard Allison

Ian Siegal

Carlisle BLUES and ROCKfestival to get bigger and better HE best of the blues scene returns T to Carlisle in November when what is hailed as one of the best Blues and Rock Festivals in the UK takes place at the Swallow Hilltop Hotel.

Now into its seventh year, the Carlisle Blues and Rock Festival, is on November 8, 9 and 10 and this year’s line-up promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Having been successful since its inception, the lineup this year is another step-up in quality and sees some of the younger sons of US legends venturing here to entertain.

Bernard Allison, the son of Luther Allison – “The Bruce Springsteen of Blues” according to the Chicago Sun-Times in 2000 – will headline the Friday night. Inspired by his father and the likes of Muddy Waters and Albert King, who he met growing up; Bernard’s sound is one that incorporates the essence of classic blues records.

Saturday sees the always-touring, critically acclaimed, Ian Siegal, head the night. He was de78

scribed recently by MOJO as “One of the most gifted singers and writers in contemporary blues”. He will once again perform with the Mississippi Mudbloods who this year will feature Duane Betts, son of the legendary Dickie Betts one of the founders of the incredible Allman Brothers.

On Sunday, the Royal Southern Brotherhood will be the main attraction. Having released their debut album last year to great reviews, this will be one gig NOT to miss. The band features another son of a music legend – Devon Allman, whose father is Gregg – and a Grammy Award winning drummer in Yonrico Scott.

Other reasons to check in at the Hilltop Hotel include The Stumble, Steve Nimmo Trio & Jon Amor on Friday. The Saturday’s headliner will be ably backed up by Ryan McGarvey, Jo Harman, Ian Parker, Steve Roux and The Brass Knuckle Blues Band, Blue Swamp and the legendary Slack Alice. The final day will see Dave Migden and the Dirty Words and The Deluxe, among other guest appearances.

Egremont man breaks onto Manchester music scene E

IGHTEEN-year-old Arran George, a singer-songwriter from Egremont, is making a real name for himself across the Manchester Music Scene.

After playing numerous local pubs and festivals, across West Cumbria, Arran decided to make the next step by recording his own material at Newcastle, and playing in Manchester venues where the emphasis is on original songs from new artists.

“I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to play my own songs at a city venue, an opportunity I intend to grab with both hands” “I have had lots of support and advice from local promoters the Mighty Boof and Gavin McKew, who have helped me make that decision to record and venture out-of-county to develop my skills.”

Arran is back in the Newcastle Music Box recording studio in October, working with Gary Cosgrove, a wellrespected North East record producer, recording more tracks for his debut album.

Arran’s influences include Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Peter Doherty and Jeff Buckley and you can hear some of these influences in his recent material.

To listen to Arran’s music visit Soundcloud.com and search for ArranGeorgeMusic. Also, to keep up-to-date with his gigs and event dates, visit his Facebook page arrangeorgemusic or follow him on Twitter @ArranGeorge.

Arran’s latest tracks, “Statues” and “Lost in The Rain” are being officially released on November 15 at a showcase event, held in the MRO Black Rooms in Manchester.

Three top Manchester acts and local artist Gavin McKew are supporting. The showcase is being broadcast on Radio Manchester Live on line where Arran will play 45 minutes of his own music.

“City promoters Your Music Manchester have been fantastic, helping me get an audience with music industry professionals; an audience that many new artists strive for. By continually developing my song writing and live performance skills I can hopefully attract some record label interest. I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to play my own songs at a city venue, an opportunity I intend to grab with both hands”.

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What’s On For October/November/December

Your guide to all that’s best in West Cumbria, Keswick and Carlisle from

Music Theatre Film Comedy Other Music

Fri Oct 11 Mighty Boof Promotions present: Sound of Guns, Twisted Wheel and The 45s Civic Hall, Whitehaven Acid Mothers Temple Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal Rock on Broadway Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Bandcamp Vine Bar, Workington Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra The Sands Centre, Carlisle Tue Oct 15 Jane McDonald The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Tue Oct 22 Joe Brown Fri Oct 18 Soundfest The Kirkgate, Cockermouth Showaddywaddy The Sands Centre, Carlisle Sat Oct 19 La’al Big Band 8pm La’al Big Band special guest night - Jamie Brownfield, winner of the 2012 British Jazz awards rising star The Seacote, St Bees

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Sat Oct 19 Digits @ Lounge 41, Workington

Sat Oct 26 U.S.B. The Plough, Millom

Sat Oct 19 Ben Poole Band The Bounty, Maryport

Sat Oct 26 Support Our Soldiers 80’s Themed Party Social Club, Maryport

Sat Oct 19 Rock 24/7 Civic Hall, Whitehaven Sun Oct 20 Amazing ABBA Tribute Act ‘Re-Bjorn’ Civic Hall, Whitehaven Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wilbury’s Tribute Show The Wave, Maryport This is the Moment Supporting The Altzheimers Society, West Cumbria, Workington Branch Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Sun Oct 27 Francis Dunnery Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Peatbog Faeries Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Tue Oct 29 Isla St Clair - Eyes Front Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Fri Nov 1 DJ Paul Seath “Generation Game” Woolpack Inn, Eskdale

Tue Oct 22 Joe Brown in Concert Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Sat Nov 2 Dominic Kirwan Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Thur Oct 24 The Elvis Years Civic Hall, Whitehaven

Drystone Sessions An evening of Folk/Jazz songs and stories The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Fri Oct 25 Sesque Nights @ Yankees Ibiza Closing Special Monthly Deep House Night hosted by Sesque Music Dj’s Dean Whitehead & Andrew Dale + special guests. Exquisite House Music every month Yankees, Workington

A Variety Evening Presenting Local Talent!

Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick Leading British Folk singers The Kirkgate, Cockermouth Sat Oct 26 Focus The Brickyard, Carlisle

Sun Nov 3 Operaupclose presents: La Boheme (Puccini) Carnegie Theatre, Workington Mon Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Viva Vox Rock Choir Market Hall, Egremont Wed Nov 6 - 9 Workington Musical Festival Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Whats On

Fri Nov 8 - 10 Carlisle Blues and Rock Festival Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle Wed Nov 13 Elias String Quartet - The Beethoven Project Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Fri Nov 15 Jamside Up Calder House Hotel, Seascale Fri Nov 15 Ex-Lepers Bar 32, Workington Sat Nov 16 The James Brothers The Kirkgate, Cockermouth The Blues Band Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Wed Nov 20 Appalachian Roots Old Laundry Theatre, Windermere

Sun Dec 8 Aurora Wind Octet Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Sun Oct 27 The Nutcracker - Ballet The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Mon Dec 9 La’al Big Band concert of Big Band Favourites Village Hall, Gosforth

The Elephant Bridesmaid Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Sun Dec 15 Keswick’s Own Christmas Proms Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Sat Dec 21 Kirkgate Christmas Ceilidh The Kirkgate, Cockermouth Sun Dec 22 La’al Big Band Christmas Big Band Christmas Special, all your usual big band favourites along with a selection of seasonal classics The Seacote Hotel, St Bees

Theatre Fri Oct 18 Head in The Clouds Interactive play for babies, toddlers and families The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Sat Oct 19 We Will Be Free!

Sun Nov 3 La Boheme Carnegie Theatre, Workington Tue Nov 5 - 16 Arrivals and Departures

by Alan Ayckbourn Old Laundry Theatre, Windermere

Fri Nov 22 Cockney Rejects, No Thrills, Gripper The Brickyard, Carlisle

Keith Lodwick - The Art and Practice of Staging a West End Show Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

Fri Nov 22 Faction John Paul Jones, Whitehaven

Sat Oct 19 Aliens Love Underpants The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Wed Nov 13 - 16 Last Tango in Whitby Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

We Will Be Free!

Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

Sun Nov 24 Muncaster Festival Midnight at the Boar’s Head 1pm at The Boot Inn or 7pm at the Pooley Bridge Inn

Sat Nov 23 The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra Carnegie Theatre, Workington Thur Nov 28 Open Mic Night Robin Hood, Cleator Moor Sat Dec 7 Alec Dankworth’s World Jazz Trio Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

Mon Oct 21 - 26 Dreamcoats and Petticoats The Sands Centre, Carlisle Tue Oct 22 - 26 The Rugby - Playing For The World Theatre Royal, Workington

Fri Nov 8 Aida Chisinau National Opera, from Moldova in Verdi’s Aida The Sands Centre, Carlisle

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What’s On For October/November/December

Your guide to all that’s best in West Cumbria, Keswick and Carlisle from

Music Theatre Film Comedy Other Theatre

Sat Dec 7 Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?

Goldilocks - Themed play for 3 to 7 year olds The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Sun Nov 3 Baraka A 70mm ‘guided meditation’ shot in 24 countries on six continents over a 14-month period that unites religious ritual, the phenomena of nature, and mam’s own destructive powers into a web of moving images.

The Rheged Centre, Penrith

A Foreigners Journey The Wave Centre, Maryport

Sat Dec 21 - 30 Jack & The Beanstalk Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Film Mon Oct 14 Mud (12A) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth Fri Oct 18 The Reel Rock Tour Rheged Centre, Penrith Mon Oct 21 Populaire (12A) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth Sat Oct 26 - Nov 1 Hotel Transylvania 3D (U) Rheged Centre, Penrith Mon Oct 28 Behind the Candelabra (15) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth Wed Oct 30 Thor: The Dark World (tbc) Plaza Cinema, Workington 82

Its a Wonderful Life (U) Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Comedy Sun Oct 13 Stan Boardman Civic Hall, Whitehaven

Mon Dec 9 - 10 Aladdin - Schools Performances Carnegie Theatre, Workington Tue Dec 10 - 14 Blackadder Three episodes by Workington Playgoers Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Sun Dec 22 The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Sat Oct 19 Andrew O’Neill is Easily Distracted Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Wed Nov 20 -21 Rush (15)

Vikki Stone The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Mon Nov 4 Therese Desqueyroux (12A) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth

Fri Oct 25 Daniel Sloss The Wave Centre, Maryport

Mon Nov 11 Summer in February (15) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth

Fri Oct 25 Gyles Brandreth Looking for Happiness The Beggar’s Theatre, Millom

Mon Nov 18 Before Midnight (15) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth

Fri Nov 1 Ed Byrne The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Wed Nov 20 - 21 Rush (15) Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Mon Nov 25 The Act of Killing (15) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth Mon Dec 2 Blancanieves (12A) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth Mon Dec 9 Easy Money (15) The Kirkgate Cinema, Cockermouth

Thur Nov 7 Jack Dee The Sands Centre, Carlisle Sat Nov 9 Ken Dodd Happiness Show The Sands Centre, Carlisle Sat Nov 9 Russell Kane - Smallness The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness Fri Nov 15 Friday Night Live Coronation Hall, Ulverston Julie Madly Deeply Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Whats On Tue Oct 15, 22 & 29 Pins and Needles Come along, bring your project and share hints, swap patterns, meet new people or learn new skills.

1pm - 3pm Whitehaven Library

Thur Nov 7 Jack Dee Sat Nov 16 Luisa Omielan: What Would Beyonce Do? Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Tue Nov 19 Andrew O’Neill is Easily Distracted Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Sat Nov 23 Adam Hills - Happyism The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness Thur Nov 28 Comedy Club Chasers Bar, Workington Sat Nov 30 Lili La Scala - Songs to Make You Smile Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

Other Fri Oct 11 Macmillan Coffee Morning All day, everyone welcome Egremont Library Macmillan Coffee Morning 10am - Noon, Everyone welcome.

Frizington Library Sat Oct 12 American Wrestling Grand Final Show Civic Hall, Whitehaven

Wed Oct 16 Talk – Birds of Spain. 7.30pm Given by Neil Hutchin, committee member of the local RSPB group Gosforth Methodist Church Hall Wed Oct 16, 23 & 30 Computers for Beginners Informal computer training and advice with help of Age UK volunteers.

Bookable sessions: 1-2pm and 2-3pm Whitehaven Library Thur Oct 17 - 19 Workington Oktober Beer Festival Carnegie Theatre, Workington

Beer Hall, Hawkshead Brewery, Staveley, Kendal Sat Oct 26 - Nov 1 Muncaster Castle’s Halloween Week Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Sat Oct 26 - 30 Forest Foray Week Woolpack Inn, Eskdale Sun Oct 27 Antiques and Collectables Fair Greenhill Hotel, Wigton Mon Oct 28 Halloween Ghost Tours Tullie House, Carlisle Tue Oct 29 Business Start-Up and

Fri Oct 18 - 20 Comic Art Festival Kendal, Cumbria Sat Oct 19 Big Draw 2013 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tullie House, Carlisle Sat Oct 19 - 20 Rival Arts’ Autumn Craft Fair A great opportunity to get ahead with some early Christmas gifts from artists, photographers, jewellers, craft and food sellers.

Rheged Centre, Penrith Wigton Motor Club’s Solway Historic Rally Weekend Cockermouth Thur Oct 24-26 Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Cumbria’s biggest ever-beer festival - 200 ales from 80 North West breweries

Thur Nov 28 Derek Acorah Enterprise Event Lakes College, Lillyhall Wed Oct 30 A Little Bit of Local in the Library Archive and local studies staff will bring local history to you. Drop in between 12.30pm - 1.15pm.

Whitehaven Library Thur Oct 31 - Nov 2 Carlisle Beer Festival Hallmark Hotel, Carlisle Thur Oct 31 Ghostly Galleon at Halloween Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding

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Sat Nov 2 Bonfire Night Supper Tullie House, Carlisle Sat Nov 2 Carlisle Fireshow Bitts Park, Carlisle Sat Nov 2 - 3 Craft Fair A wide range of quality crafts from around Cumbria, on display throughout Brantwood house.

Brantwood, Coniston

Sun Nov 10 Simply Local Farmers Market Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre, Kendal Wed Nov 13 Cumbria Wildlife Trust: Why Manage Deer?

Laurie Walton who has over 40 years experience as deer manager with the Forestry Commission will give an illustrated talk on the various aspects of deer management, the 6 species of deer in England, and the need for the management of deer in todays world.

Seascale Methodist Church Hall

Wed Nov 6 Ruth Sutton Author Visit Ruth is promoting the second novel in her locally based trilogy ‘Forgiven’.

Tickets 50p to cover the refreshments 2pm, contact 01946 820464 to book.

Egremont Library Thur Nov 7 Social at the Library Family History, Board Games, online resources and refreshments, everyone welcome. FREE. 10am - Noon.

Kells Library Fri Nov 8 Evening Fish Supper Board one of our locos at Ravenglass and journey for 7 miles through the beautiful Eskdale vale to Dalegarth for a scrumptious fish and chip supper!

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Fri Nov 8 - 10 Roger Albert Clark Rally Finishes at Brampton Sat Nov 9 Adventures: Alastair Humphreys Rheged Centre, Penrith Sat Nov 9 La’al Big Band - Strictly Ballroom The Seacote Hotel, St Bees

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Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch On Carlisle City Centre Mon Nov 18 Jay Rayner - A Greedy Man in a Hungry World Theatre By The Lake, Keswick Thur Nov 21 An Evening with Melvyn Bragg Old Laundry Theatre, Windermere Thur Nov 21 World’s Biggest Liar Competition Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge Thur Nov 21 - 24 Woolpack Wine Festival 4 days - over 70 wines to taste!

Woolpack Inn, Eskdale Fri Nov 22 - 24 Three Day Craft Fair Dacre Hall, Brampton

Sun Oct 6 Great Cumbrian Run 2013 Starting Wed Nov 13 Candance! West Cumbria These weekly dance classes are for young people with a learning disability, including autism. They are fun, creative & full of energy. A great way to explore movement and make new friends. Why not come and try the session nearest you?

Lakes College, Workington Sat Nov 16 Fashion and Fizz: Ladies Night A date for your diary, Ladies!

Go ‘glam’ yourselves and join us for a fun evening. A ‘Fashion and Fizz’ fiesta not to be missed!

Tullie House, Carlisle Sun Nov 17 Cockermouth Christmas Big Switch on Party Cockermouth Main Street

Sat Nov 23 Natasha Daintry: Ocean Tullie House, Carlisle Sun Nov 24 Orton Farmer’s Market Rheged, Penrith Wed Nov 27 A little bit of local in the library Archive and local studies staff will bring local history to you. Drop in between 12.30pm - 1.15pm Whitehaven Library Thur Nov 28 Derek Acorah Medium and psychic of TV’s “Most Haunted” Carnegie Theatre, Workington Sat Nov 30 Breadmaking by Hand Quirky Workshops Greystoke Cycle Cafe, Penrith

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Boomin

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UR man Adam Glover talks with solfest performers Boomin – an infectious band from wigan, who live for live performance.

Boomin are one of those quirky little acts that you can really get hooked on. Not only that, they’re a band that prove hard graft pays off, as they are already hardened veterans of the live circuit.

They’re a band that thrives on their energetic live performances - touring almost relentlessly; it’s how they find their fans, by coming straight to them. In an age where so much musician/fan interaction takes place online through social media, it’s very refreshing to see a real D-I-Y band that takes the conversation to your doorstep.

The Guide caught up with bassist Rory ahead of their date at this year’s Solfest - to talk pop and rock.

Introduce yourselves “We’re all Wigan lads. Guitarist Adam takes charge of the singing mostly, but we all chip in doing a bit of lead on certain songs. I’m 27, Adam’s 26 and Edd the drummer is 30.”

Awesome. But how did the band enjoy their late night set at Cockrock this year, in front of a crowd riled up by Wiley’s now infamous performance?

“Brilliant, we got up there quite early so we could watch some bands and get a feel for the place. We did a big, long set. All kinds of things went off, it was crazy. It was a great audience, but we’d have moments where a can of beer would fly on stage, we had a fight, stage invasions - a crazy gig!”

Talking of wild gigs, Boomin have had their share, and the sense of “liveness” definitely comes across in their debut album, “Original Junkie”.

Rory added, “live is just where it’s at, anything goes and we’re all unpredictable - the adrenaline gets you going and it’s where we wanna-be all the time. We’re gonna hone that sound in even more for the next album” (which should be around some time next year).

The band take their influences from fun, rocky bands like Sum 41 and Greenday.

“Billy Joel’s a good one for lyrics, because he tells a story and keeps it real”. And keeping it real is exactly what Boomin seem to do so easily, they’re raw, unadulterated, unpretentious and fun – some very attractive traits in a modern band’s personality.

They were at this year’s Solfest Festival and they are here again as they perform at the Cockermouth Christmas lights switch on, Sunday 17th November. To find out more about this gloriously infectious band, check out their Facebook page at:

www.facebook.com/boominband

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Your guide to all that’s best in West Cumbria, Keswick and Carlisle from

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Sun Dec 1 Traditional Christmas Fayre Keswick Town Centre Fri Dec 6 Swallow Hilltop Hotel Party Night 3-course meal, Abba Tribute and DJ, FREE Prize Draw £19.95 Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle Sat Dec 7 Swallow Hilltop Hotel Party Night 3-course meal, Motown Tribute and DJ, FREE Prize Draw £19.95 Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle Sat Dec 7 Cumbria Short Film Competition 2013 Old Laundry Theatre, Windermere Sat Dec 7 - 8 Muncaster Castle’s Taste Cumbria Christmas Fayre Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Thur Dec 12 - 13 - 14 Turkey, Tinsel and Retail Therapy One hour winter cruise followed by a two-course lunch at a traditional Lakeland Inn Ullswater Steamers, Departs Pooley Bridge 11am

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Sat Dec 14 Historical Christmas Cookery with John Crouch Tullie House, Carlisle Sat Dec 14 Swallow Hilltop Hotel Party Night 3 Course meal, Kylie v Madonna and DJ, FREE Prize Draw £19.95 Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle Sun Dec 15 Santa and his Happy Elves One hour winter cruise followed by a two-course lunch at a traditional Lakeland Inn Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding Fri Dec 20 Swallow Hilltop Hotel Party Night 3-course meal, Back to the 80s and DJ, FREE Prize Draw £19.95 Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle Sat Dec 21 Swallow Hilltop Hotel Party Night 3-course meal, Grease v Dirty Dancing and DJ, FREE Prize Draw £19.95 Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle

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A great British naval hero who came from Holmrook

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Skeffington Lutwidge (1737 – 1814) was an officer of who saw service during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Lutwidge’s father, Thomas (1670-1746), was a notable figure in the tobacco trade in Whitehaven.

Skeffington Lutwidge had a particular connection with Horatio Nelson, who served under Lutwidge as a midshipman on an expedition to the Arctic in HMS Carcass in 1773 and again in 1801 while a captain, when Lutwidge was Commander-in-Chief in the Downs Squadron.

Lutwidge served for a considerable period and in a number of ships, in American waters during the War of Independence. During this time he captured a number of American privateers, and was involved in operations on Lake Champlain. He reached flag rank soon after the start of the French Revolutionary Wars and served mainly in home waters as commander-in-chief of some of the stations on the south coast. He retired from active service with the rank of admiral, and died in 1814, shortly before the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

“He was buried with his wife Catherine (nee Bateson), who died before him, at St Paul’s, Irton, where there is a stained glass window to his memory in Irton parish."

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He was the great-uncle of Alice in Wonderland writer, Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson.

Lutwidge retired from active service and died at his estates, at Holmrook, on August 16, 1814, at the age of 78. He was buried with his

History

SKEFFINGTON LUTWIDGE: A miniature, thought to be by Philippe Jean, and painted in1795-6 after a promotion. He wears a flag-officer's undress uniform of 1795-1812, with the two stars of a vice-admiral on the visible right epaulette

wife Catherine (nee Bateson), who died before him, at St Paul’s, Irton, where there is a stained glass window to his memory in Irton parish.

He had married Catherine Harvey, but she died before him, in 1810, and they had no children to succeed him. Skeffington Lutwidge’s nephew, Major Charles Lutwidge, who sold the Holmrook estate to him, was the father of Carroll’s mother, Fanny.

A nephew of Skeffington, Thomas Henry Lutwidge (1780-1861), kept up the naval heroics.

He joined the Navy in June 1794 as a captain’s servant, on board the Terrible. This ship was at the siege of Toulon, with Nelson in 1793 and the reduction of Corsica 1794.

He became a midshipman in 1795 on board the Bar Fleur under Captain James Dacres. He fought in Nelson’s campaigns in June 1795 and February 1797 off the Ile de Groix and Cape St Vincent. In June 1798 Lutwidge joined the King’s troops while on board the Endymion and took

part in a battle in Wexford, Ireland, in which around 100 vessels were destroyed. He then joined the Prevoyant and was made a lieutenant (1800). When a lieutenant in 1802 he spent three months in Winchester jail for accidentally killing a drunken seaman.

He served on three smaller ships, frigates, the Lapwing, the Resistance, and Hussar – but in 1804 he was shipwrecked off France. Managing to swim ashore he was captured and spent 10 years in a French prison.

A few weeks after his release in 1814 he joined the Tiber under Capt James Dacres, with whom he had sailed years before. This ship was another small warship and he saw action again protecting trade ships around Spain and Portugal. He finally was promoted commander.

How he found the time to get married I don’t know how – but he married Mary Taylor of Osbaston Hall, near Leicester.

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he staff and volunteers at Haig T are working well towards a deadline to hand over the building to contractors in early November.

They are decanting the museum collection, documenting it and photographing it for future exhibitions. The wealth of artefacts and memorabilia is amazing and far reaching into the area’s coal mining history. Indeed through Haig’s social networking site on Facebook, we have showcased some of the weird and the strange objects in the collection and we have had great fun with the responses to our What Is Its. One such item was a Egg Preservation Pan, which brought many responses and memories of the item and how it would have been used.

It’s lovely also to remember things that you don’t see any more. The Toasting Folk caused quite a discussion, invoking memories of taste and smell.

Another item which caused much discussion was a Singer Sewing Machine, dating back to the 50s and 60s, a very strange looking contraption, used to sew carpets together, each item with its own little story to tell.

The staff and the volunteers will remain on the site during the works, creating the mining experience and researching the stories to be told, and the majority of the collection is heading to Carlisle Archive for safe keeping with some large props and pieces of equipment being stored on the site.

This very hard work could not be done without the wonderful commitment of the staff and volunteers who go home at night filthy and aching but happy in the knowledge that this wonderful project is going ahead.

Keep up with us on www.haigpit.wordpress.com Haig Colliery Mining Museum Whitehaven

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth

The Angler Fish, or Monkfish Lophius piscatorius By Mark Vollers

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ROM almost any viewpoint this is an extraordinary beast, as it literally ‘fishes’ with a highly evolved dorsal spine that folds forward dangling a ‘lure’ in the form of a skin flap to entice prey near enough to be snatched by its cavernous mouth.

These fish, females in particular, can grow up to two metres long and weigh 50kg and are found all around Britain at depths of up to 200m. They have a preference for muddy, stony seabed as this improves their chances of being mistaken for just another rock by their unsuspecting prey.

A fringe of skin flaps hanging down around their perimeter looks exactly like seaweed, further enhancing the illusion. Rows of small, backward-facing teeth mean

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escape for prey becomes impossible and they have been known to swallow fish almost their own size!

Angler fish, or Monkfish as they are sometimes called, used to be a low value by-catch for trawlers, even being used as a ‘cheap’ substitute for scampi but, thanks partly to recommendation by celebrity chefs ( they have always been a gourmet seafood abroad) they are now on the list of fish species being unsustainably caught.

We currently have an example of this amazing creature in our display system at The Lake District Coast Aquarium (Ring first and ask to avoid disappointment) but they are very difficult to catch and keep successfully. www.coastaquarium.co.uk

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