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MAY/JUNE 2016

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A Word from the Editors It’s May, and usually that means saying good riddance to the bad weather – but, the Cumbrian weather does, what the Cumbrian weather wants, and over the past couple of weeks we have, for some bizarre reason, had more snow.

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Next month sees the official start to summer with the celebration of the summer solstice on June 20 and that means the beginning of a wonderful line up of events throughout Allerdale and its surrounding areas.

The popular Keswick Mountain Festival (May 19-22) looks set to draw people from all over the country for another year of outdoor activities, world class speakers and live music, while volunteers at Keswick Beer Festival (June 3-4) are gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary with another weekend of local ales and ciders – why not book into one of the local B&Bs and make a weekend of it?

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And that’s not all – celebrating nature’s finest fibres, the original British Wool Festival is returning to Cockermouth to showcase the best of wool and crafts.

Plus, don’t forget its Father’s Day on June 2 – treat your old man to a day out at any one of the fabulous events taking place over the coming weeks. Check out our What’s On section for full details of all the events taking place up and down the county. There really is something for everyone!

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Keswick Beer Festival This year marks 20 years since the very first Keswick Beer Festival kicked off – and for two decades thousands of people have turned out to enjoy the best of ale and cider in this picturesque market town.

Taking place on June 3 – 4, this year’s festival will be held on Davidson Park at Keswick Rugby Club - the exact same place it has been held since its humble beginnings in 1997. Over the past 20 years, the festival has grown into an event attracting almost 6000 beer and cider fanatics over two days.

Jointly ran by Keswick Lions Club and Keswick Rugby Club, funds raised from the festival are split between the two organisations who use the funds to support local charities and work in the local area as well as providing sports lessons in the local schools and organising the youth rugby at the club.

David Robinson, from Keswick Rugby Club, said: “Preparations are going tremendously well. Our stage is being sponsored by Unitied Utilities, so we are really pleased to have received some support. We have got six live bands planned and over 250 real ales and ciders from all over the world, we just want to raise as much money as we can.

“We have now sold out of tickets, they all sold very quickly, even with the floods that hit Keswick, so we have done very well, we have managed to push the boundaries this year.”

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The committed group of volunteers who have seen the festival grow bigger and bigger each year, have all been working extra hard in order to finalise plans for the birthday celebrations.

Chairman, Nigel Hale, has unfortunately been dealt the demanding task of selecting each and every beer and cider for next month’s festival – it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.

He said: “For beers, I try to create a balance of two or three from local Cumbrian beers and the other 1/3 from anywhere in the UK, so as to give some of our Cumbrian regulars who don’t get out much (like me) a chance to see what else is going on in the big wide world.

“There will always be a place for our most popular KBF favourite Cumbrian Ales such as Coniston Bluebird and Loweswater Gold (amongst others) and I also try and choose as many new local beers as possible. Cider choices are far more difficult; I basically try and get any new ciders on the market to Keswick Beer Festival. Of course I rigorously taste ALL the beers AND ciders and no you can’t see my tasting notes.”

Organisers have managed to secure yet another fantastic line up with the likes of six piece cover band, The Moobs, who previously graced the stage at Keswick Beer Festival and proved a big success with the crowd, as well as Keswick based duo The Herdeez, Diversify, NorthStar, Salvation and the Lorraine Crosby Band closing the show on the Saturday.

Great beers, great ciders and a line up certain to get any crowd going, are a just a few reasons why you would be mad to miss this traditional Cumbrian weekend.

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Emma Rydal

From the Cumbrian Hills to the

Big Screens

From the Cumbrian fells to the bright lights of television studios, Emma Rydal is one of Cumbria’s most successful actresses.

Having starred in popular TV series Stella, along with 90s hit comedy film East is East, and more recently British drama, Midsummer Murders, Emma Rydal has certainly had her fair share of diverse acting roles. The Guide’s Danielle Murphy talks to Emma about her success and her future projects.

Growing up in Cockermouth, Emma has always had a love for drama; she was involved in youth theatres from a young age and knew this was where her passion lay.

She said: “I have always been creative; I was just drawn to the arts. And when I finished school I decided to take it further and I went to Middlesex University to study performing arts.”

Emma then joined a theatre company where she went on to win an award, she explained: “I won the award for best actress at the Student Drama festival, I was overwhelmed. It was really a fantastic experience.”

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drama, Stella. Emma said: “I loved working on Stella. Ruth Jones is a good friend of mine and to be working with her again was great.

Every day on set was a laugh, it was just fun and I had a wonderful time being there.”

Emma is best known for her role as Celia but you can also watch her causing trouble as Stella Moorhouse in the hilarious 90’s comedy ‘East is East’. Emma said: “East is East was my first television role, I loved working on set, and although it involved a lot of waiting around, I still had fun.”

Although television was her first love, Emma’s true passion lies in theatre and more recently has been on the other side of the stage. Emma has written two of her own plays, one of which gained national recognition and won her an award, while her latest project remains in the production process.

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“I love writing, especially pla ys you can create a story; a world that others can see and get involved with, that’s what creativity is all about.”

Emma said: “I love having a lot to do, keeping busy makes me happy. At the minute I’m involved with quite a lot and I would love to be doing even more. My drama class is brilliant, it’s a chance for children to have fun and gain a skill which could take them further in life.”

Her first play named TRUE, depicted the evolving relationship between a mother and daughter, while her more recent play, Soaked, tells the poignant story of a couple addicted to alcohol.

Now living back in her hometown, Emma is enjoying getting on with all of her hobbies and projects which include, sailing with the Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, tutoring her own drama class for eight to ten year olds, writing plays, upcycling furniture and of course spending time with her young children.

For any information on Emma’s drama tutoring, contact her via: em.rydal@btinternet.com

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The Guide’s

Top Five Days Out With Dad

June 19 Father’s Day is fast approaching and instead of frantically raiding the shelves in Thornton’s, why not save the pennies and take your dad on a good old fashioned day out?

It’s the perfect opportunity to get out and about, and will probably go down better than a ‘World’s Best Dad’ mug.

Here in the lovely Lakes, we are inundated with outdoor activities and if you are looking for the perfect father’s day gift, look no more - Here are our top five day’s out that will keep your dad smiling until next year.

Go Wild Transport your dad back to his own childhood this Father’s day and treat him to a night camping in the Cumbrian countryside. Load up the car with camping essentials and head off into the wilderness.

The Lakes offers miles of stunning scenery, and should the weather be bright, what better way to spend some quality time with your dad than frying up sausages in a camp fire under the stars?

Climb a Mountain I don’t really need to say much about the Cumbrian Mountains, other than if you haven’t yet attempted any of the famous hills, what are you waiting for?

The Lake District is by far the most exciting national park in England and Father’s day is an ideal time to put on your walking boots, pack up a picnic and spend some bonding time with your dad out on the fells.

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Beer Buddies Most men will agree that the one thing they need after an all-day trek up the hills, is a cold pint of real Cumbrian ale.

With dozens of pubs across the Lakes now brewing their own, fathers’ all over Cumbria will be in their element; especially when you’re paying the bill.

Sail Away We’re not called the Lake District for nothing, so hire out a boat and paddle your dad down one of the county’s many waters.

Stop off for some lunch and breathe in the natural beauty that the area is blessed with.

Derwentwater, Wastwater, and Bassenthwaite are just a few locations that offer jaw dropping views, especially at this time of year.

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Acting out If outdoor adventures aren’t quite your dad’s thing, then why not surprise him with tickets to a show.

Theatre, comedy, music, film; whatever your dad is in to, there are hundreds of events to choose from across Cumbria. Follow it up with a traditional pub meal and a pint and you’ve cracked father’s day. You will forever be their favourite child.

Give it a Go Most of our dads have a hobby. Whether it’s woodwork or a game of golf, why not ask him to give you a lesson?

No matter how old we are, our dads will always see us as kids and they love teaching us something new and it’s the perfect way to bond and have a good laugh with the old man.

So, this Father’s Day, why not get back to your roots and treat him to something he probably won’t be expecting. We live in an area that basically offers adventures around every bend, so let’s make the most of it.

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Mountain Festival

Kesick Mountain

Festival The Keswick Mountain Festival returns for its 10th year and, as always, has something for everyone.

With over 17,000 visitors last year, the festival has grown into one of the biggest and best loved outdoor events in the UK, and this year it’s back with its biggest ever programme of outdoor sporting activities.

Across the weekend, the festival will present a mix of live music, sporting events, outdoor adventures, high profile speakers, camping and family friendly activities, with the beautiful shores of Derwentwater and the Lakeland mountains providing the perfect backdrop.

The Festival Village at Crow Park will be hosting a wide range of taster activities for all ages.Young visitors will be able to have a go at tree climbing, den building and mud pie making, while the adults can explore the many exhibits that are on offer, as well as tasting the many treats at the food village.

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The Festival Village will also entertain live music on the Friday and Saturday evenings with an array of artists and bands taking to the stage across the two days.

Internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute act BJORN AGAIN will headline the Friday night, with million-selling British pop band Scouting For Girls, bringing the live music to an end on the Saturday.

There are a huge range of sports on offer for visitors across the weekend, from mountain biking to open water swimming and everything in between.

The Hike programme features a number of guided walks for all levels of fitness and ability, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the Lakeland countryside and fells in safety, while gorge and ghyll scrambling, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding, and wild camping are also on offer for outdoor enthusiasts.

Nicola Meadley, Keswick Mountain Festival director, said: “The Keswick Mountain Festival always has a fantastic buzz and we’re sure that it’s going to be better than ever this year.

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We’ve got some great high profile speakers in the Theatre by the Lake, more sports, outdoor and other taster activities, a huge variety of exhibitors and refreshments, and two evenings of amazing live music. There will be a massive amount to either do or just watch throughout the festival, for people of all ages.”

For those visitors who want to enjoy the full outdoors experience, Keswick Mountain Festival even has its own campsite with great facilities and only a few minutes’ walk from the Festival Village.

You will be able to check from 7am on Thursday 19th May and the campsite will close on Sunday 22nd May at 10pm.

To stay in the campsite you need to buy a Festival Weekend Ticket with Camping or if you are entering a sporting event you can book this through Resultsbase via the Keswick Mountain Festival website.

For more information visit www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

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Strolling down Station Street in Cockermouth will remind many of our older readers of times gone by, where streets were filled top to bottom with independent retailers.

Despite the floods, Station Street is once again bustling with shoppers.

Station Street in Cockermouth is a prime example of a street that has played a vital role in supplying its residents with everything they need. Lined with quaint family run businesses, Station Street has been catering to shoppers for hundreds of years, and today is no different.

To name but a few, Firns , ironmongers has been supplying the town’s residents with their hardware needs for decades while Fyne Fish, is a rare catch in many other towns up and down the country, supplying the freshest seafood, including made to order sushi.

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Goody 2 Shoes is still going strong selling parent’s their children’s first shoes while Desire and S R Shoes continues to dress the town’s folk.

White and Green can freshen up your living space with a wide selection of home ware and gifts and a number of cafes and restaurants’, including Wild Zucchini’s Bistro and Veeva, are en-route to provide refreshments and a bite to eat. Whatever you need, Station Street has got it.

For everyday shopping, you can probably get just about anything you need in Station Street– and shopping locally and supporting family businesses is what will keep these streets going for years and years to come. Next time you’re in Cockermouth, pay a visit to Station Street and see what you’ll discover.

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Let’s Keep It Local: Station Street in Cockermouth is occupied by a number of traditional family run businesses selling products from clothes and shoes, to freshly caught fish, and home ware and gifts.

Shopping locally helps small businesses stay open by bringing more money into the local economy, and what’s better than knowing exactly where your fish supper comes from. It doesn’t get much fresher than Station Street.

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Footsteps

Footsteps Leads The Way Footsteps Nursery opened 12 years ago and has since been evolving and developing to meet the demands of both adults and the children within their care.

They provide a huge variety of learning activities each designed to enhance, educate and give children the opportunity to explore their potential.

A leading early years author once proclaimed ‘There can be little doubt that the education of the very young provides an essential foundation for all that follows, and the nature of that education is critical, Tina Bruce 2012.

In 2014 Footsteps were awarded a second outstanding award by Ofsted, their dedication to the children has prevailed and the team have recently been implementing the practices and theories of Fredrick Froebal, a German educationalist creator of the Kindergarten system.

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The similarities between our current ethos and Froebelian beliefs are so strong that we have adopted many of his principles. Froebel believed that, when children engage with the world, understanding unfolds.

The children in the care of footsteps are encouraged to make their own choices under supervision.

They decide whether they want to play inside or outside, to pour and serve their own food and drinks or what activities they would like to do. Each activity offers the opportunity for mental development, independence as well as stimulate the children.

Our primary concern is always the wellbeing, happiness and holistic development of each individual child, surrounded by peace and love; ensuring the best possible start in life. Why not consider the opportunity to choose a Froebelian nursery for your child.

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The six Froebelian principles we follow are: • The integrity of childhood in its own right • The relationship of every child to family, community and to nature, culture and society • The uniqueness of every child’s capacity and potential • The holistic nature of the development of every child • The role of play and creativity as central integrating elements in development and learning • The right of children to protection and the promotion of their overall well-being

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Finishing Touches If you are like me, then your winter jumpers have already been stuffed into a huge suitcase and your more lightweight garments have made a welcome appearance in your wardrobe.

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The morning I woke to sunshine that was it – my spring clothes came out of hibernation.

In our last edition, we looked at putting spring back into our wardrobes. Pleated skirts, suede skirts and off-the-shoulder tops are all going to be big this summer.

But before we all go and blow a month’s wage on a mountain of new summery bits, I wanted to open your eyes to accessories.

Accessories can change a whole look – If you’ve ever stood looking at the outfit you have carefully chosen over the course of a whole day and thought, “there’s definitely something missing”, but you just don’t know what, try throwing on a pair of earrings, changing your shoes, or even just going for another lipstick shade can work wonders.

Accessories should be effortless and finish off an outfit. So here are some of 2016’s accessory trends that will finish off any spring outfit.

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to steer away from the winter look after all; but teaming up an outfit with splashes of white will make you feel like spring is here to stay.

The Crown Jewels Headbands are once again doing the runway rounds and have made it back into our Barnet’s.

Is there anything easier than putting your hair back with a head band, and even better when they look so pretty?

Spring 2016 Fashion Week certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to showcasing the best handbags, shoes and jewellery, but now we just want to buy it all. We must try and be good though, as summer wear is just as exciting and hopefully the warm weather is just around the corner.

Shoulder Dusters: Although some of them do look like weapons, make a statement with generously sized earrings; there is a slight chance you may resemble Pat Butcher, but just remember Vogue told us about this trend and they had it all over their recent catwalk shows; so it must be fashionable, right?

You can go with whatever size you feel comfortable with and adding a splash of colour in the form of jewellery can really spice up a casual outfit.

White-Hot Accessories: Let’s be realistic, this lovely weather can’t last forever – even though we wish it would. Everything is so much brighter and fresher in the spring, which brings me onto white accessories.

White sunglasses, white handbags, white shoes, you name it. I’m not advising you wear them all at the same time, you don’t want to look like a snowman – we are trying

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Summer Beauty

Skincare and Body Care.

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Summer Essentials

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The Carlisle Guide

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Nelson Brown is the definition of success when it comes to hair stylists. Growing up in the small Scottish town of Ecclefechan he never thought he would end up in the position he is today.

Being Vidal Sassoon trained he knows more than a thing or two about fashion hair and upcoming trends.

Along with running his salon in Dumfries, he spends a lot of time travelling to some of the most prestigious fashion shows where he is responsible for styling the hair of catwalk models.

Over the years Nelson’s career has grown and he wants to demonstrate to the next generation of hairdressers in and around Cumbria that there is nothing stopping them achieving what he has.

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Nelson recently went along to speak to some of the hair and beauty students studying at Newton Rigg College in Penrith about how he got to where he is and how they can go about becoming the next Vidal Sassoon or Nicky Clarke.

Nelson discussed with the students his success story, and here are some snippets from his talk.

Remember, there is nothing stopping all you budding stylists going this far!

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Is there anything you find particularly challenging or less interesting within your career?

three months you were tested on the classic shapes, designed by Vidal himself.

The biggest challenge is finding the right team to grow my successful business. Teaching is something that comes easy, but attitude and having the right one is always a challenge.

The building blocks in hair, with such shapes as the one length bob, A-Line graduation, basic layer, halo and wedge to name a few. Once you’re marked and you pass the classics, the next stage is more advanced, and you cleverly mix all the classics to form endless creative boundaries.

What steps did you take to learn about the world of hair and fashion?

I discovered fashion through hair, and the people I worked with. When my skills were being set while training with Vidal Sassoon, the godfather of hairdressing, the creative people around me were in abundance. So the energy was infectious.

They led me into the world of fashion hair by the creative journey we went on and by always trying to better and push myself.

What was your first out of salon job and why did you get it?

I was asked to represent Sassoon in Slovenia, which came down to my work and enthusiasm towards the job. Vidal taught me discipline, knowledge in hair and where it came from. I couldn’t help but share this knowledge with as many hairdressers as I could; and I’m still the same today.

You are Vidal Sassoon trained, how did you manage to get that?

To be part of this elite cult in hair, whatever stage you’re at, you had to return to the basics. This is so you’re engulfed in the Sassoon Bible, and the classics in hair cutting. After

What is your favourite aspect of your job at the moment?

Inspiring my team, educating with current knowledge, being 100 per cent accurate, as well as being based alongside some of the world’s fashion giants are my favourite aspects.

Also, being a leader, a coach and a friend to my team is important along with always being there for support.

What advice would you give to trainees and new hair stylists about getting into the industry?

It’s been marked over recent years as a last gasp job role, an ‘it will do’ talent, a frowned upon industry.

Hairdressing over the last 20 years has changed so much, and it’s a creative powerful industry. It’s highly motivated, incredibly satisfying, and innovative and one that looks for talent in its raw form.

It’s not in any way an easy choice, like maybe people think.

Trained correctly, hairdressing is a high intelligent skill to use.

But most of all, having the desire to learn has to be there – Vidal once told me –‘it’s about what you don’t do with hair, not what you do’ -Words from the master.

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Herdwick Lamb

Home Grown Cumbrian Grub

Herdwick Lamb

By Rachel Flynn

Visiting the Cumbrian fells means serene landscapes, rolling hills and of course flocks of Herdwick sheep.

In this next series, we will be taking a look at what makes our traditionally reared lamb so distinctively good and find out how these woolly mammals became synonymous with the Lakes.

Go out for a bite to eat in any of the Cumbrian pubs, and you would be alarmed not to find three staple delicacies that the Lake District is proud to produce –sticky toffee pudding, award winning real-ale and not forgetting a glorious roast leg of Herdwick lamb.

Head chef at the Waterfront, Simon Haslam, knows a thing or two about cooking delectable Herdwick lamb.

He told us what it is that makes Herdwick such a Cumbrian classic. He said: “It has got to be the Lake District’s fresh air, 2244

all the free pasture that they get to graze on.

‘Combined with that, we are so hilly, and therefore they are exercising more than usual so their muscles work a little bit harder. It can make the meat slightly tougher, but it increases the flavour. It also means that they get less fat on them; most lamb is usually quite fatty with not much meat on them, whereas Herdwick is a leaner alternative.”

Deriving from the Old Norse, Herdwyck, meaning sheep pasture, the key to the maintenance of the Lake District fells is the Herdwick’s ability to graze over a wide area.

For generations, they have been managed in the same traditional way. With fells running to over 3,000ft, Herdwick sheep have miles of land to explore and have grazed the central and western fells and valleys for centuries.

This native breed is not difficult to spot – white head, grey

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fleece, stocky bodY and sturdy legs are the attributes that make Herdwick sheep so unique. Once this tender meat has been tasted, it is never forgotten.

With its intense gamey and succulent flavour, it’s easy to work out why we are known for it; its flavour is one that sums up the Cumbrian landscapes perfectly.

Simon added: “When it’s in season we do cook quite a bit of Herdwick lamb. Obviously with it being a bit colder they seem to start lambing earlier than the more intensively reared breeds so it tends to come into the market a little bit earlier.

“Right now we are bang in the middle of Herdwick season but we use Herdwicks all year round and it’s definitely started to become more popular particular ly with people visiting the area; they are definitely starting to recognise it more.”

Lakeland Herdwicks is renowned for its taste and eating quality and there are a thousand and one dishes that can be lovingly created using this melt-inthe-mouth meat.

Lamb Henry, lamb cobbler and of course lamb hotpot, you name it, this meat will transport you back to the Lakeland fells from the very first taste.

Herdwick lambs are usually over a year old before they are mature enough for meat and this growing time makes them relatively expensive to produce, but is partly what makes its taste so different from any other.

Because the lambs mature slowly, eating the heather and grass on the fells, the meat is tight in texture, tender and has a lot more flavour than other lamb.

It’s not just our local chefs who feel strongly about our native breed.

One of our most famous children’s authors, Beatrix Potter spent many years’ sheep farming after settling down at Hill Top Farm near Sawrey. Buying more than 4,000 acres of farmland, she played a significant role in helping to protect and preserve the Herdwick sheep that roam the fells all year round.

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Beckermet Pub named Best in Cumbria The White Mare has been named the Best Pub in Cumbria in the National Pub and Bar Awards and will represent Cumbria at the national awards event in London in May. Dianne said “ I am absolutely delighted for my staff and the village of Beckermet that we have been recognised in this way. I would never have dared to dream that we would have been so successful in just one year.”

Since Head Chef, Jon Fell, joined the team in September last year, the pub has gone from strength to strength.

Dianne continued: “We are fortunate to be located in the beautiful setting of Beckermet and we enjoy strong community support. We are very clear what we want the White Mare to be – a family based pub and restaurant serving excellent

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food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere. We will never claim, or aim, to be the cheapest option, but for anyone looking for high quality freshly cooked local produce, I think we are very hard to beat in terms of value for money.

“I am looking forward to representing Cumbria at the national awards in May and while we are realistic in our expectations, I hope that we can make Beckermet and the County proud”.

The Awards, organised by Pub & Bar magazine, will host the 94 County Winners from across the UK at the National Pub & Bar Awards Grand Final, which takes place at London’s iconic BAFTA theatre on Tuesday 24 May 2016. On the evening, 12 Regional Winners and one overall National Pub of the Year will be announced.

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From perfect service to product range, aesthetic design or entertainment schedules, the 94 County Winners have been selected by Pub & Bar magazine’s internal judging panel on all of the aspects required to provide ultimate hospitality.

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Mayor of Copeland Mike Starkie, said “I am absolutely delighted that one of our own establishments has been named in the Best Pub in Cumbria.

Full details of the awards and the other county winners can be viewed at www.pubandbar.com

“Copeland is the best place for new businesses to start when we consider the fantastic opportunities that are at our threshold. Well done White Mare and good luck in the National Pub and Bar Awards in London next month.”

Tristan O’Hana, judge and editor of Pub & Bar magazine, commented: “Cumbria is full of amazing pubs and the competition was extremely high, so it’s a real accolade for The White Mare to have been selected as the best in the county.

Jamie Reed, the MP for Copeland added “ When you think of all the pubs in the Lake District National Park and in the major towns across the County, it really is something for us to be proud of to have the Best Pub in Cumbria right here in a small Copeland village.

“Dianne is an incredible operator and we’re very much looking forward to celebrating her success at our Grand Final in London in May.”

“Village pubs are the hub of the community for many people in Copeland, so it is fantastic to see one being recognised at a national level. Well done to Dianne, Jon and all the team at the White Mare for a fantastic achievement.”

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By Rachel Flynn

DIG IN: Grow Your Own

Fruit & Veg Now that the weather has started to warm up, most of us will be outside pottering in the garden whenever we can grab a moment.

And what better way to spend more time outside than by growing your own fruit and veg. Forget Tesco and Morrison’s, growing your own is cheaper, more satisfying and not to mention tastier.

Here is our beginner’s guide to growing the perfect fruit and veg this spring.

We will tell you everything you need to know to sow, grow, and harvest your own fresh fruit and vegetables. Unless you plan to enter yourself into a fruit and veg competition, there will be no one around to judge your misshaped carrots, just give it a go!

At this time of year the easiest fruits and vegetables to have a go at are beetroots, onions, courgettes, tomatoes, rhubarb and strawberries.

Strawberries: Everyone loves the taste of sweet sun warmed strawberries, especially children.

These versatile fruits can be grown in a garden, in a grow bag or even a plant pot and if bought as young plants in early April/May they’ll produce tasty fruit ready to be picked in weeks.

Rhubarb: Rhubarb is so easy to grow and perfect for beginners.

Although they take a while to get going, after the first year you will be harvesting succulent red stems ready to go straight into a delicious crumble; choose a sunny or semi shaded spot on rich, fertile soil.

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Tomatoes:

Courgette:

Tomatoes are satisfyingly easy and fun to grow, and kids will love helping out. There are loads of different varieties of tomatoes to try out if you’re feeling adventurous.

Another easy veg to have a go at is courgette. It will grow perfectly well in a pot or in the garden.

Plant three plants equally spaced in late May in a sunny spot.

‘Cordon types are the best as they grow up to five feet tall keeping unwanted pests away.

Harvest between August and October for the juiciest home-grown tomatoes.

Onions:

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Plant them directly into soil about three feet apart in late May, early June. Water, wait and harvest them between late July and October.

You don’t have to be Alan Titchmarsh to have a go at growing your own.

It’s something you can do in your own time, in the quietness of your own garden, and if you get an abundance of free fruit and veg, what could be better than that?

Now is the perfect time to start planting onions and all you have to do is stick the small baby onions called ‘sets’ in the ground. Place them upright in rows four inches apart. Once the leaves have turned brown, dig them up in late summer and voila.

Beetroot: Super healthy, incredibly easy to grow and can be sown straight into the garden or in a big pot. In an 18 inch pot sow three pairs of seeds equally spaced and harvest them in the early autumn.

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The Squirrel’s Pantry

A New ‘Leece’ of Life Nestled in a snug woodland area with stunning views of the Lake District hills lies the Squirrel’s Pantry; serving up freshly ground coffee, homemade cakes, and lunches, the Squirrel’s Pantry in Cockermouth offers more than just delicious food.

Linda Leece, from Stainburn, Workington has been running the Squirrel’s Pantry for the past seven weeks.

After selling the Byre Tearooms in Bootle where she and her three daughters, Amy, Laura and Katy worked together for more than 10 years, the family took over the tearooms at Oakhurst Garden Centre and gave it a new lease of life.

Linda said: “It has been just over six weeks since we took over, and it’s going really well.

We have carried over a lot of the dishes we served at The Byre as they were popular, and we are sticking with the traditional lunches and homemade cakes and desserts. We have just given the place a freshen up.”

On arrival, beautiful blooms of daffodils line the walkway up to the renovated Victorian greenhouse, and if you are lucky, you might just see a red squirrel or two feeding on the nuts left out by Linda and her team.

Seating up to 32 people, the Squirrel’s Pantry offers traditional lunches including goats’ cheese and caramelised onion quiche, homemade cauliflower and cheddar soup, and specials including chicken liver pate served with their own sweet chilli jam – which I know from personal experience, is mouth-wateringly good.

The vintage feel of the tearoom is the perfect setting for a spot of afternoon tea in the sunshine, or if the Cumbrian

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weather lives up to expectations, it is also the ideal place to hide away while grabbing a hot bowl of homemade soup and listening to the rain rap against the windows.

A selection of homemade cakes including ‘mum’s sticky gingerbread’, lemon slice, and coffee and walnut cake are displayed on the counter, tempting anyone’s willpower the moment you enter the country style tearoom.

Linda’s eldest daughter Amy, who was elbows deep in flour whipping up some delicious looking scones at the time of my visit, said: “It was my mum who taught me to bake; I really enjoy helping out when I have the time and working with my family is good fun.”

Much of the original building has been left intact, with the potting shed/boiler house becoming the kitchen. Set alongside the wooded drive way into the Oakhurst Garden Centre, the tearoom has good access for the elderly and disabled.

The Squirrel’s Pantry is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon teas.

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Herb Salad

Fennel, rocket and herb salad Ingredients

Method

2 fennel bulbs 100g rocket 2 handfuls fresh soft herb leaves – we used a mixture of basil, mint and chives 2 tbsp dijon mustard 1 very finely chopped shallot 2 tbsp white wine vinegar ½ tsp caster sugar 5 tbsp light olive oil Handful toasted flaked almonds

Trim and finely slice the fennel. Toss with the rocket and herbs in a bowl. In a small bowl or mug, mix the mustard, shallot, white wine vinegar, sugar and a large pinch of sea salt. Whisk with a fork to mix.

02.Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until it emulsifies into a thick, smooth dressing. Taste and season, adding sugar/vinegar if you think it needs it. Drizzle the dressing over the leaves, toss together, then scatter with the toasted almonds and serve immediately.

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Rhubarb and Custard Cheesecake Now that this lovely fruit is back in season, it’s the perfect time to take a trip down memory lane and try this sweetshop inspired dessert.

Ingredients 225 g digestive biscuits, finely crushed 100 g melted butter 450 g rhubarb, plus 6 extra sticks, cut into 1cm pieces 200 g light soft brown sugar Juice of ½ a lemon 3 leaves of gelatine, soaked in cold water (6g total weight) 450 g cream cheese or mascarpone 250 ml ready-made custard, chilled 100 ml double cream, lightly whipped 3 tbsp caster sugar

Method Mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter, pressing the mixture into the base of a 22-25 centimetre loose-bottomed cake tin. Refrigerate to set.

Put 450g of the rhubarb and brown sugar into a saucepan and stir over a medium heat until thick and mushy. Add the lemon juice and soaked gelatine and liquidize in a blender to a smooth puree.

Add the cream cheese and custard, blending until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the whipped cream. Pour the rhubarb cream on to the biscuit base and refrigerate for two to three hours to set before serving.

Meanwhile, put the remainder of the chopped rhubarb into a saucepan with three tablespoons of caster sugar. Cook over a medium heat for several minutes until the rhubarb becomes tender, then leave to cool before spooning on top of the cheesecake.

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Waste Not, Want Not

Waste Not Want Not Let’s be honest here; it’s been a long week, and you can’t be bothered to shower, let alone cook.

You know that there is a perfectly good dinner waiting to be cooked in the fridge, but the thought of washing dishes immediately makes you reach for the phone and call the takeaway.

Every month an average sized family with children wastes £60 just by throwing away perfectly fresh food.

Imagine what you could spend £700 on every year; a new sofa, a family holiday or even a designer handbag? Quite literally we are throwing money in the bin.

We are all guilty of it and we are definitely not judging.

Today, almost 50 per cent of the total amount of food thrown away in the UK comes from our homes.

Every year in the UK we throw away seven million tonnes of food and drink, and the worst thing is – more than half of it could have been eaten.

If only there was something we could all do to cut down on our bad habits – well, keep on reading. There are dozens of steps we can alltake to help reduce our food wastage.

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Here is our ten steps to wasting less and using more!

Only buy what you need: Don’t be distracted by the two-for-one Mars Bars or the special offer of 20 donuts for £1 waiting by the checkout.

Make a list: Going to the supermarket without a list is a recipe for disaster. You will want to buy everything. Lists make you less likely to impulse buy.

Don’t mix fruit and veg: When stored together, fruit and veg tend to spoil each other.

Freeze left over wine: If you’re like me, there won’t be any wine left to freeze. But, if you do manage to find the willpower, use an ice cube tray to freeze the last drops. These handy cubes are a god send when a recipe calls for wine.

Get into a Tupperware habit: If you invest in some decent Tupperware for your leftovers you are more likely to store food.

Shop more often: Smaller, more frequent food shops will help you work out exactly what you are going to eat that week.

Use your freezer: You’d be surprised at how many different foods can be frozen. Fruit and veg love the freezer as well as dairy products such as yogurt and even eggs. The list is endless.

Freeze fresh herbs in butter: A new use for those ice trays. Rosemary, sage, thyme and oregano will all freeze well.

Dill, basil, and mint, however, should only be used fresh

Stop confusing ‘sell by’, ‘best-by’, or ‘use-by’: These all mean completely different things. ‘Sell by’ means it has to be sold, ‘best by’ means it will be at its peak freshness and ‘use by’ means it needs to be used by the specified date.

Watch out for the bulk trick: Are you really going to eat 20 mangoes just because they are on offer?

Probably not.

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Asparagus

Asparagus:

The Gem of Spring Time Produce This simple dish is a delicious way to enjoy asparagus at its very best. Serve for brunch, as a starter or a light supper - crusty toasted bread is a must.

Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil

60g prosciutto, finely chopped black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 pinch salt 4 eggs 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Method Preheat oven to 220 C / Gas 7. Place asparagus in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.

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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle prosciutto and oil from pan over asparagus. Season with black pepper and toss to coat.

Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Toss and return to oven until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 minutes.

Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar and pinch of salt. Crack an egg into a bowl then gently slip the egg into the water.

Repeat with remaining eggs. Poach eggs until whites are firm and yolks have set but are not hard, 4 to 6 minutes.

Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, then transfer to a warm plate.

Drizzle asparagus with lemon juice. Transfer asparagus to plates, top with poached egg and pinch of lemon zest. Season with black pepper and serve.

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Are you lucky enough to have a glut of blackcurrants? Try making this luscious blackcurrant jam for all your family and friends with this simple recipe.

Ingredients • 300g/10½oz fresh blackcurrants • 300g/10½oz granulated or caster sugar • 1 small lemon, juice only

Method

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• Pick all the stalks from the blackcurrants, place the fruit in a saucepan, cover with 250ml/9fl oz water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the skins of the currants are very tender and the liquid has almost evaporated.

• Add the sugar and lemon juice, bring to the boil then cook until the mixture reaches 105C/220F on a sugar thermometer.

• Leave to cool for a few minutes then pour into hot, clean jars and seal immediately.

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Kitchen Re-Porter Tony Jackson, is the head chef at the newly refurbished Wheatsheaf in Embleton.

What is your favourite ingredient to cook with?

My favourite ingredient has to be cumin as it’s the main spice in most curry dishes.

What would be your last supper?

If I was stranded on a desert island, the very last meal I would want if I could have anything would have to be a Sunday roast dinner, with all the trimmings. Traditional home cooking.

I have worked with wood pigeon quite few times, that’s quite an unusual ingredient.

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What’s your favourite cruisine?

I do a lot of cooking with spices so I’d say Thai or Chinese are my favourite crusines.

What do you cook when you are at home?

I love pasta, so any type of pasta dish will do me.

Who is your favourite celebrity chef?

What’s your first memory of being in the kitchen?

I don’t usually watch any TV chefs, but If I had to choose one, it would be Gordon Ramsey, because he swears as much as I do.

My dad was also a chef, so I always remember working with him in his kitchens. He was the one who taught me how to cook, then I went on to work based training where I learned how to be a chef.

What is your idea of food hell?

McDonalds, no doubt about it.

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What’s your ultimate comfort food?

Definitely pizza, you can’t beat it after a long day at work.

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ribeye, washed down with a bottle of red for just £25 for two people and should you want a bit of a kick, the pub hosts a curry night every Wednesday evening. As well as that, lunches are now being served on Friday and Saturday afternoons between 12-2pm.

Swearing by local produce to create their hearty homemade pub grub, vegetarians and children will also be spoiled for choice with a menu to get any lips smacking. Reasonably priced and freshly prepared food, the Wheatsheaf is a hidden gem for food served at its best.

Building on the family friendly atmosphere of the pub, Justin recently erected a children’s play area so that parents can relax stress free knowing their little ones are happily playing in the safe environment of the pub’s grounds.

The Wheatsheaf Inn: Embleston’s Hidden Gem Situated in Embleton, a stone’s throw away from the busy town of Cockermouth, is the New Wheatsheaf Inn. Recently closing for a refurbishment, owners Lynne and Justin reopened the doors to the quaint pub in March and have since been carving out an impression that screams great hosts, great food and even greater portions.

A welcome arrival, top-notch service and fantastic food in a stunning setting is the recipe for a perfect meal out whatever the occasion. There is ample off road parking and should the weather be good, the pleasant beer garden overlooks the rolling hills near Bassenthwaite Lake.

The New Wheatsheaf Inn is open Monday to Sunday from 4 to 11pm with food served daily from 5:30 until 8:30pm and roast lunches served on Sundays between 12 and 7pm.

The decades old pub is a welcome stop for anyone looking for a variety of freshly prepared home cooked food.

Catering to all tastes, the chef at the new Wheatsheaf dishes up all the pub classics including lasagne, steak and ale pie, and beer battered fish and chips, meaning you won’t be left disappointed with the large selection on offer.

Lynne and Justin took over the business in January this year.

Lynne said: “It is a family run pub, nothing fancy, just basic home-cooked food done well. We have seven members of staff who all work really hard to make it a welcoming family environment.”

On Sundays, the pub serves roast dinners of either topside of beef, turkey breast or a Sunday roast special complete with all the trimmings, and aiming to cater to all dietary requirements, chef, Tony Jackson, also offers gluten free roast dinners.

And that’s not all – Monday night is steak night where punters can choose between a juicy rump steak or a

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REDS LOOKING AHEAD TO NEW SEASON Words: John Walsh

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WORKINGTON Reds just failed in their bid to win promotion back to Conference North after a tremendous late surge to make the play-offs.

Leading Salford City 2-1 at half-time they were under intense pressure in the second period but held out until 12 minutes from time, before conceding the winning goal with four minutes to go

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“But it was a marvellous effort over the last week of the regular season to clinch our place in the play-offs. We had to in our last three League games to qualify and we did that, scoring ten goals and conceding just one.

“That was a great effort because we had slipped-out of the top five after being badly hit by injuries and it did look at one point as though we wouldn’t make it.

Almost 2,000 people watched the play-off final at Salford’s Moor Lane ground, including an estimated 450 from west Cumbria.

“But they are a special group of players at the club and getting through to the final was no more than they deserved. I’m just sorry we couldn’t see it through.”

Manager Derek Townsley said: “It was disappointing, especially in the second-half when we just couldn’t get out of our own half.

Reds finished fifth in the final Evo Stik Premier League table which meant they had earned a trip to second-placed Blyth Spartans where they produced a brilliant performance to win 4-3.

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A Scott Allison hat-trick had pushed them into a 3-1 lead three quarters of the way through the contest but Blyth rallied to square matters six minutes from time.

Then Rob Wilson came up with a dramatic winner in the first minute of the five extra added on at the end.

That performance, against the odds, was up there with Reds win at AFC Wimbledon in the FA Trophy as one of the club’s stand-out moments of their recent history.

Rather sadly they couldn’t see it through at Salford and the exertions of that game might have taken their toll, especially in the second-half at Moor Lane.

But Reds, at least, did end the season with some silverware.

Three days after the disappointment of losing the play-off final they beat Aspatria 4-1 at Brunton Park to lift the Cumberland Cup. Derek Townsley had joined a small list of people that have won the competition as both a player and a manager.

He was a youth player with Carlisle United when he first won the competition and he played for Reds under Tommy

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Cassidy in 2007 when they lifted the Cup, also at Brunton Park.

Anthony Wright, Gareth Arnison, Conor Tinnion and Scott Allison scored the Workington goals with Kyle May collecting the trophy as captain on the night to mark his final game for the club.

May, who scored the opening goal in the play-off final at Salford, has played a record 512 times for the Reds and has been a rock in the defence for over 12 years.

He had announced his pending retirement a few weeks before the end of the season but has continued to perform admirably at the heart of the defence.

With May ending his long association with the club, and a couple of other players expected to move on, the Workington management trio have been looking ahead to the 2016/17 season.

“We expect that three or four players might be leaving so we have a list of targets to replace them and if we can land them all, are convinced we will still have a very competitive squad next season,2 said Townsley.

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Town STRIVING FOR POINTS Words: John Walsh

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WORKINGTON Town are rock bottom of the Championship – six points off safety – at the half-way point of the regulation season.

With only one win in the first 12 matches Town have been virtually cut adrift at the foot of the table, seemingly going only one way.

But nobody is throwing in the towel at the Zebra Claims Stadium, and a major improvement is being predicted between now and September.

The turning point may have been the defeat to launch the month of May when they lost 36-32 at Halifax. Certainly the second-half display in that game was very encouraging.

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Town trailed 30-10 at the break and looked to be heading for another mauling, but they responded to the words of coach, Phil Veivers and almost snatched victory in the closing stages.

bench fit enough to be used as an inter-change.

But it’s been a lack of consistency – even during games – not necessarily week to week, which has given Veivers most to contemplate.

“We saw the two faces of Workington Town that day and I had some strong words to say to them at half-time.

“Fortunately they grasped what I was saying and in the second half we were a different team. In fact we almost came back to win it, which would have been quite an achievement.

One of the returning forwards Alex Szostak is convinced that better times are ahead after figuring in that fight-back at Halifax.

He said: “I think there’s no doubt about it that we turned a significant corner with that second-half effort.

“I never make excuses because I always feel that the team we put out should be capable of winning most games. The fact that we are getting the bulk of our injured players back to fitness should mean we are in a stronger and better position to challenge opponents in the weeks ahead,” said Veivers.

Town’s injury list has been well documented, as too was their brave effort against champions Leigh Centurions when they came very close to a shock win.

They played the whole game with only one player on the

“We were back to our old Workington mentality of working hard for each other and it does make a difference.

“What has to happen now is for us to kick--on from the Halifax game and use that second-half display as a stepping stone to better performances.

“I think we all felt positive, despite still losing, and we just need now to get our belief back.

“Phil has given us goals to achieve over the next few weeks and hopefully we can do that and get some points on the League ladder.”

UPCOMING FIXTURES Saturday 14th May 2016 Eagles Vs Town 15.00

Sunday 05th June 2016 Broncos Vs Town15.00

Sunday 22nd May 2016 Town Vs Bulldogs 15.00

Sunday 12th June 2016 Town Vs Bulls 15.00

Saturday 28th May 2016 Town Vs Whitehaven16.45

Sunday 19th June 2016 Centurions Vs Town15.00

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Aussie riders complete line-up Words: John Walsh

Workington picked up their first away league points of the season at Rye House on Monday afternoon following a battling draw with the Rockets.

In a match that swung one way and then another the Comets took an early lead before being pegged back by their hosts, only to take the lead once again before a Rye

House 5-1 in heat 15 levelled the scores.

Comets co-promoter Steve Whitehead was acting as team manager in the absence of Tony Jackson at Hoddesdon and he was pleased to come away with two league points, but naturally he reflected on what might have been.

“Having been in the lead it’s always disappointing not to come away with a victory, but on the other hand it could also have easily gone the other way.

“It was an entertaining match for the supporters and once again everyone played their part in another solid team effort from us but we just failed to get the two points we needed in heat 15.

“Rye House had the choice of gates in the final race and by then the track was getting slick, but Ricky tried absolutely everything to get that vital second place while Mason,

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Co-promoter and regular team manager Tony Jackson will be back in harness at the Oak Tree Arena on Friday and he is under no illusions as to how hard the cup fixtures with the Rebels will be.

“For some reason we seem to be drawn against the Rebels almost every year in the knockout cup, I think this is three times in four seasons, and it gets no easier. who had earlier produced three excellent race wins, had a mechanical problem on the opening lap.”

For the second successive weekend the Comets have no home fixture at Derwent Park (May 7th) although they are in action tomorrow (Friday 6th) at Somerset in the first leg of their first round knockout cup clash with the Rebels.

“I know some people dismissed the Rebels line-up at the start of the year but looking at their recent results; an impressive away win at strongly-fancied Peterborough and then a victory at Ipswich last Thursday, followed by a big win over the Witches at home the following night, shows that they are very much the team in form.”

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Second & Last Beer Festival TRAVELLING HERITAGE Workington Transport Heritage Trust

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Sat July 9 Workington Transport Heritage Trust’s “First and Last” beer festival at the old fire station in June last year was so popular that it ran out of beer.

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It was expected to be the first and last held there as the Trust is on a short lease on the premises.

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But they are still there, so this year it will be the “Second and Last” festival being held on Saturday July 9. And this time they will be ordering plenty of beer to keep visitors happy.

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A range of around a dozen real ales and ciders is expected from near and far. Hot food will be available later in the day, as will live music from top local band The Element.

Buses will be moved out of the old fire station on King Street to make way for the bar and band. Opening hours are from 2pm to 9pm. If visitors are still thirsty after this, it’s just a short downhill walk to the pubs in town.

The Old Fire Station, King Street, Workington Saturday 9th July 2016 - 2.00pm to 9.00pm • Real Beers and Ciders from near and far • Live music • Hot food available in evening • Only £2.00 entry - with free glass • Call 01900 67389 for more www.wtht.co.uk

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All over 18s are welcome to join in the fun, with entry kept at just £2 for which you’ll receive a free glass and copy of Tasting Notes –so you know which brew to try first The team at Workington Transport Heritage Trust are grateful for the help, support and advice they’ve received from local breweries, West Cumbria CAMRA and Workington Derwent Rotary.

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THE FAMILY SUV THAT NEVER FORGETS The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the car that never forgets thanks to the world-first integration of Tile’s advanced tracking app. The premium compact SUV is the first vehicle to incorporate the pioneering technology in addition to enhanced new design, convenience and safety features.

The rush to work or the school run can often result in important items being left behind, but the new Discovery Sport is designed to make forgotten wallets and missing bags a thing of the past. The app uses Tile tags, tiny Bluetooth trackers that can be attached to important items and used to track their whereabouts using smartphone technology.

With the average person spending 15 minutes a day searching for lost items*, the unique in-vehicle app promises to put an end to this wasted time.

Once the app is initiated using the central touchscreen, customers are alerted if specified items are not inside the vehicle and are even able to get on-screen directions to their last known location.

Peter Virk, Jaguar Land Rover’s Director of Connected Technologies & Apps, said, “Losing your wallet or leaving your child’s sports kit behind isn’t just an inconvenience.

The realisation you’ve mislaid something important can be

a cause of distraction. Our unique partnership with Tile means customers can check the status of tagged items using Discovery Sport’s touchscreen, so forgotten items will be a thing of the past.”

Jaguar Land Rover is the first automotive company to integrate Tile with its in-car entertainment system. The partnership allows customers to establish a list of ‘Essentials’ using the vehicle touchscreen, which are always checked when the app is initiated. If items are lost inside the vehicle, customers are able to sound a 90-decibel alarm on the Tile tag, to help locate them.

Mike Farley, CEO of Tile, said, “We’re really excited to be partnering with Jaguar Land Rover. We believe this integration will provide many benefits such as improved assurance and peace of mind about the whereabouts of essential items, helping drivers save time before they embark on journeys.

“Having increased the number of Tiles in circulation from two million to over five million in the last six months alone, we are confident of the extensive advantages this will bring to Jaguar Land Rover customers globally.”

The Tile smartphone app is compatible with both Android and Apple platforms and the number of items that can be tracked is limitless.

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Spring has Sprung let the pets have their fun!

By Wayne Southwell

You can feel it in the air, you can see it in the fields, and the grins on people’s faces means that winter has finally bailed.

This time of year means big changes for our pets. Dogs, cats and rabbits all look forward to this time of year as much as us, and with a few up front precautions they can enjoy the season without falling to the perils that could await them.

Cats will start venturing further at this time of year and staying out for longer periods of time. So it’s useful if you get them chipped just in case they get themselves lost out there in the wilderness. You could even invest in a cat tracker to find out exactly where your feline friend goes on those long perimeter walks around their kingdom.

If not already done it’s recommended having your cat neutered as spring is the time cats do their mating, resulting in thousands of unwanted kittens. This is a real problem with rescue centres as they are full to bursting with these poor little souls.

For many people, winter walks with their dogs aren’t quite the same as long walks in spring and summer. So, if you are starting to get out more be sure to build the length of the walks up gradually, so that your dog’s joints don’t become worn out. This is especially true for young pups whose bodies aren’t fully developed yet and the more senior dogs, which just like us, need a gentle start in their advanced years.

We are lucky in our part of the world to be surrounded by agricultural land.

may be livestock.

Stress caused by your dog alarming the sheep can easily cause it to lose its young.

On top of this, any farmer has the right to shoot dogs that are worrying sheep on their land and no one wants that on their spring walk.

Rabbits and guinea pigs are commonly bought by people in the spring and they can make great pets, especially when handled and looked after correctly. However, they can be vulnerable animals that can become stressed easily, so make sure their hutch is secure to ensure that any predators can’t get to them when you’re not around. It’s also worth putting a hide in the hutch were they can go if any stray dogs gain access to your garden; this little measure could easily save their lives.

Welcoming a new pet into the family is always an exciting adventure and spring time is as good a time as any to do it.

Just make sure you do plenty of research and get the right animal that will fit in with your lifestyle and that you will cherish forever.

However, we do have a responsibility when walking our four legged friends to be aware of what is around us. In particular, at this time of year sheep are producing lambs, so make sure you keep your dog on a lead anywhere there

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24th -25th June

Woolfest 2016

It’s difficult to avoid sheep in Cumbria. They meander along the road in front of you as you drive across the fells; they feature on picture postcards; local lamb is a popular choice on menus in pubs and restaurants; they graze in the centre of the city of Carlisle (in Rickerby Park, that is).

There also seems to be an enthusiasm at the moment for all things sheep and shepherding.

Perhaps it started with Herdy – mugs and fridge magnets have expanded into an entire range of baby clothes, kitchenware and gifts, the simple white sheep’s face against a brightly coloured background having a straightforward appeal.

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adapted as a stage play at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.

Add in the Woollen Woods – at locations as far apart as Sizergh Castle near Kendal in the south of the county or Talkin Tarn near Brampton in the north – and the fact that ‘home crafts’ such as felting and knitting seem to be on the increase, and it’s easy to see how a festival such as Woolfest could have widespread appeal.

Organised by The Woolclip, a co-operative of 15 craftspeople with a shop at Caldbeck, which has proved so popular it’s been expanded twice, Woolfest will take place at the Lakeland Livestock Centre near Cockermouth in June.

Over two days almost 150 stallholders from all over the UK and further afield will be showing items ranging from live sheep and fleeces to different types of yarn and finished woollen articles both practical and decorative.

In the main ring rare breeds will be on show, a shearing demonstration and – although not yet confirmed – it is hoped that the brilliant puppets from Theatre by the Lake’s adaptation of Shepherd’s Life will put in an appearance.

The small ring has in the past hosted pompom sheep and even a felted camel and a yak.

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This year an enormous nest will be on show: a series of workshops are going to take place around Cumbria throughout May and the resultant creation will be on show at Woolfest. Intrigued?

See www.andfestival.org.uk/events nest-maud-mercier-jean-wildish/ for further details.

Whether you want to learn more about different breeds of sheep or discover which breed of sheep produces the best fibre for warm socks or ethereal shawls or felt animals, it’s all here in every hue from natural to rainbow.

Entry costs £8 per day or £14 for both days and you can either pay on the door or order in advance from the website: www.woolfest.co.uk/booking.

There is on-site parking or a shuttle bus runs from Cockermouth town centre. Doors open at 10 a.m. on both days.

For an additional small cost there is also a ‘Giant Knit and Spin In’ on Friday evening, when spinners, knitters and weavers get together to share stories while practicing their craft: it is recommended that you book in advance for this as it has proved immensely popular in previous years.

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The South

The South meets West Cumbria Releasing some of the most iconic songs of the 80s and 90s, The Beautiful South established themselves as one of the most popular pop bands of the 20th century.

Here Danni Murphy talks to female vocalist ALISON WHEELER of The South ahead of their headline performance at Aspatria Music Festival.

Selling more than 15 million records worldwide, The South is made up of former members of 80s group, The Beautiful South.

After almost 20 years together, The Beautiful South made the decision to split in 2007, but, fast forward two years and band members Alison Wheeler and David Hemingway have rejoined original members, Damon Butcher and Gaz Birles to form a nine piece band in homage to their previous ensemble.

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Alison said: “Things have changed a lot over the years, we are a different band now but we still play the music everybody loves.

“The Beautiful South songs get a crowd going and people really engage. We do add some of our own material but there’s nothing quite like standing on stage and seeing a happy crowd singing along with you.”

Since reforming in 2009, The South have been touring and performing across much of Britain and Europe . Following their epic tour, the band have decided to take a break, meaning their headline performance at Aspatria Music Festival will be one of just a few gigs where you’ll be able to catch them this year.

Alison said: “We are really looking forward to this gig. We don’t have much lined up for this year so we are really excited about the gigs we do have. We also love playing at small local festivals; we have already played one festival in Cumbria and we all had a great time.”

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Their success in the 80s and 90s has banked The South a varied following with audiences ranging from older fans right down to the much younger generation.

Alison explained: “We are a real family band and we find that everybody, including the children has a good dance when we’re performing. It’s a wonderful atmosphere.

“I think people still listen to the Beautiful South and children hear what their parents listen to, I’m always surprised about how many children are singing along.”

The South has been back together for six years now, but their friendship goes back a lot further. Alison said: “Despite their greying brows, they are still brilliant to play with. It’s like spending time with family, we feed off each other’s energy.”

The South have achieved a lot over the course of their career but Alison’s most memorable moment was appearing on one TV show in particular.

Alison explained: “When we were on Top of the Pops it was like a little dream come true. Even though there was no studio audience and we had to get a crowd from the BBC building, it was brilliant, everyone loved it and I got to meet Fearne Cotton.”

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The South will be preceded by a whole host of bands, both local and from further afield, many of whom are dreaming of the same level of success as The South.

Alison’s advice? “Don’t do it for anybody or for anything other than the music. If it’s for the money you won’t make it.

“And get out there, nothing beats traipsing around the pubs and clubs every week. It’s about indignation, keep going and don’t let people make you feel that you aren’t good enough because somebody out there will like it and it only takes one person.”

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Solfest

Solfest:

The People’s Festival Cumbria’s brightest music festival, Solfest is back!

After taking a year off in 2014 the festival bounced back in 2015 and was better than ever.

Again there won’t be a ‘main’ stage or any big headline acts as in previous years, but don’t worry, this doesn’t mean the festival will be any less colourful. Instead of the main stage there will be several smaller stages and tents each differing in some way.

Now in its 12th year, Solfest has been attracting festival goers from Cumbria aswell as further afield for years, and It’s not common to come across the odd soap star during the festival.

For those who have never been to Solfest, it’s a family friendly festival, full of flamboyant, music loving, colourful people.

And there is so much to do. From crafts and instruments to games, to a variety of stalls offering fantastic goods and services.

Solfest is the people’s festival, it was set up by festival goers and is run by the same people as well as an army of dedicated volunteers.

This year, despite there being no headline act there will be performances from the likes of the Hallouminati, Hardwicke Circus and The Mouse Outfit.

All the acts are spread throughout the weekend, and with a huge variety of stages there is something for everyone, you have the opportunity to try a diverse range of music from dance, electric, reggae, folk, indie and many more!

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Your University of Cumbria The University of Cumbria has campuses in Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster and London, as well as sites at Energus, Workington and Furness College.

From Arts to Zoology, this ambitious young university has a degree to suit everyone, and also holds an especially impressive reputation for producing people with the skills, confidence and experience to fit straight into the workplace and contribute to our society.

Step into any Cumbrian school or hospital and the chances are you’ll find a University of Cumbria graduate at work serving the community.

Jessica Cross graduated her PGCE in 2015 and is now an English teacher in a Cumbrian secondary school; she says: “Coming to university changed my life because it gave me more independence and continued to fuel my love of learning. It helped me to gain the right and best qualifications for my dream job of teaching.

“The most satisfying part of my job is the moment when the topic suddenly clicks in a student’s mind, especially

when they’ve worked so hard, and when students enjoy my lessons, thanking me as they leave the classroom.”

Charlene Meadowcroft graduated her Adult Nursing course in 2014 and is now a District Nurse in Cumbria. Charlene says “I loved the nature of my particular course as it was really interactive, 50% of the time in university and 50% out on various placements to support the theory we were learning.

“It sounds like a cliché, but going home at night on a day where I’ve made a real difference to someone, no matter how small, is a great feeling.”

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Made In Dagenham

Wed June 1 June 4 Girls, get ready to stand up for what is right! Made In Dagenham – the musical is coming to the Carnegie’s stage from Wednesday June 1 – Saturday June 4. This empowering, hilarious and lovable musical is just what you need for a quick boost.

The hit film was released in 2010 and was inspired by the true events which took place in the ford factories in Dagenham in 1968 which saw women outraged with a dramatic drop in pay. They made headlines when their taboo and controversial actions lead them to strike.

At a time when women were viewed as lesser citizens to men, these ladies had had enough and took a dramatic stan The production is being performed by Maryport Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.

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British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right. It is based on the 2010 BAFTA nominated film of the same name.”

With an age range of 10 to 60, the actors in this stage show have years of experience between them and are easily able to engross you into any story.

This one in particular is designed to leave people feeling empowered, Helen said: “People should leave knowing you should fight for what is right and fair. Stand up and be counted.

This feel good, lively, women empowering production will have audiences believing they were on the picket line with them with the rousing number, “Everybody Out.” Join the ladies of Dagenham as they fight for what is right. Laugh, cry and sing-a-long with this fantastic uplifting production!

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Sunday July 3

Gear Up for the Distington Vintage Rally Yet another family weekend is set to drive thousands of people from across the region.

In early July, Distington vintage rally will return with more fun and family friendly activities than ever.

The annual event which is more than 30 years old, will take place on Sunday July 3 at its usual location, Hayes Castle Farm, Distington.

Many forms of vintage transport and items will proudly be on display, from gleaming trucks and tractors; to buses and bicycles and cars to classic motorcycles. Stationary engines and farm machinery of all sizes and shapes will also be exhibited by their proud owners.

Each year the event never fails to attract visitors and it’s surprising the memories that an event like this can evoke, via the sights, the sounds, and smells. Phrases such as: “My granddad had one of those,” is a typical remark you’ll hear, which will launch people on a pleasant meander down memory lane.

As part of the day, vehicle owners’ will also go head to head and compete for honours in various categories.

Besides the classic and historic car parade, there will be a fun fair with traditional carousel and big wheel as well as a selection of arts and crafts, as well as a number of stalls selling home-made produce including food, ice creams, sweets, toys and tools.

As usual, the event is geared towards producing a great day out for all the family.

If you haven’t been before, this wonderful weekend event is well worth a visit.

A number of the long-gone marques to be exhibited during the rally include Morris, Austin, Riley, Wolseley, ArmstrongSiddeley, Hillman, Sunbeam, Triumph, Norton, Vincent, Velocette, BSA, and many others.

Throughout the day, vintage vehicles will be on display with some dating back as far as 1933 to some as recent as 1999.

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Saturday July 2.

An Evening At The Races with

Will Young He has come a long way since his very first audition on Pop Idol.

say, Rik Waller or Darius. Remember him and his passionate and original cover of Britney Spears,‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’?

Winning the competition back in 2002 on what now seems like a vintage television show,Will Young has paved out quite a career over the past 15 years.

In other words,Will Young set the bar high for future singing competition contestants, and with Cumbria’s very own Jolan coming second place on BBC’s,The Voice in April,Will knows a trick or two about making it big in the business of national singing competitions.

The Guide’s, Rachel Flynn chats to the ‘Leave Right Now’ singer, ahead of his upcoming performance at Carlisle Racecourse on July 2.

Will said:“I will most definitely be having a little flutter when I play at the races. I used to come up to Cumbria quite a lot when I was younger, we used to go to this great fudge shop and do the most beautiful walks. I’m sure it will bring back some lovely memories from when I was much younger.”

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Will said:“I thought Jolan was fantastic, I’m just a huge fan of singers and he has got the most wonderful voice so it was just a pleasure to hear him sing.”

Multi-chart topper, actor, campaigner, dog lover, and baker – is there anything this man can’t do?

Since releasing his sixth studio album,‘85% Proof’ in May 2015, 13 years after his very first album ‘From Now On’,Will has been keeping himself more than occupied with an array of miscellaneous projects.

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Along with almost poisoning our national treasure, Mary Berry on this year’s Sport Relief Bake Off, Will has been tackling Thailand’s illegal dog meat trade, and learning the art of synchronised swimming, also for Sport Relief.

Will, said: “The Bake Off was brilliant, but thank God I never poisoned Mary. I’m such a fan of the show and it was really interesting actually being in the tent. It was almost like I had jumped into the TV and then using things like the oven and the sliding door, even just being there was incredible, it was really surreal. I just had a real laugh, attempting to bake, because I can’t bake, I think that was obvious.”

Paying a visit to Cumbria this summer as part of his 15 date tour of the UK, Will is looking forward to playing at Carlisle Racecourse and will be treating the audience to everyone’s favourites including ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Light My Fire’.

He said: “I am really looking forward to coming to Carlisle. It will be a unique gig as I don’t often do gigs at racecourses, and I get a sort of audience that is already having a great time. Normally they start and then hopefully I create a head of steam, but they already have a head of steam, so it’s great for me as a performer; and for them it’s a great day out to go to the races then have this entertainment at the end; it’s a lovely feeling going to the races.”

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release and has been praised by some critics for bringing transgender issues to the forefront.

The video follows a young man who is shown walking naked around a city, being hassled and abused by members of the public, while covering his self with Polaroid photographs. At the end of the video, he throws the photos - which show him dressed in ‘female’ clothing - into the sea, revealing him to be a transgender man.

Will, said: “It’s one of the proudest things I’ve ever done. It was really about doing a very authentic story about a young man and the reaction to it was completely appropriate however people reacted.

Art should really get a reaction and so I don’t really believe in good or bad reactions, I just believe in a reaction and I think in the last few years people’s understanding, as well as my own understanding of what it might be like to be transgender has broaden so much and really that’s how I came to that video.”

Releasing numerous number one albums, heading campaigns, confronting MPs and raising money for charity are just a few of Will’s endeavours over the past few years.

Most people might have expected him to disappear after his first single all those years ago, but six albums down the line and four UK number 1s, it appears Will Young is here to stay.

Don’t miss Will Young at Carlisle Racecourse on Saturday July 2. For more information, visit Carlisle Racecourse website.

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Continental Market

Whitehaven Goes

June 16th-19th

Continental

A wide selection of food vendors are set to fill the streets of Whitehaven, as the Continental Market makes its annual trip to the harbour town.

Diets will have to be postponed as the smell of Bratwurst sausages, traditional Spanish paella, and French crepes fills the air at this popular family friendly event.

Beginning on June 19, the market will be jointly organised

by Richardsons of Whitehaven and the Harbour Commissioners and will be the 18th continental market to hit the harbour.

Gerard Richardson has been heavily involved in organising the popular food festival for the past 18 years.

He said: “These guys travel great distances to stock up and deliver their wares and they always offer unique selections of food and crafts that aren’t available anywhere else. If you are into shopping or just food then Whitehaven is the place to be June 16 to 19.”

The market goes beyond great tasting food from across the globe, and will be bringing with it a selection of crafts, jewellery, garden furniture, and much more.

Wander around the picturesque harbour, sample some of the delicacies on offer and enjoy the free entertainment.

Residents of Whitehaven and its surrounding areas will be hoping that this year’s food market will be blessed with similar weather that was seen last year – although, with Cumbria’s unpredictable weather over the past few weeks, anything could happen. Whatever the weather, a good time is sure to be had by all – and with endless food options to choose from, there will be something to suit all tastes.

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Mar ypor t Gala

Community Spirit Set To Fill

WHAT ’ S O N

Sat July 9

Maryport Gala Communities from across Allerdale will come out in force to enjoy the fun and games set to commence at the newly renamed Maryport Family Gala.

Replacing the defunct Maryport Carnival, which sadly came to an end last year following a lack of police presence, the new family fun day, will be held on Saturday July 9 on the Marina Green.

From 11am, Maryport Harbour will be buzzing with excited children decked out in fancy dress costumes, along with organisations, families and organisers who have all helped to make the day a success.

a lovely town and we want to celebrate it, so we wanted to give something back to the community.”

The new event will offer everything you could hope for at a traditional gala, including coconut shies, tombola, face painting, stalls, refreshments and much more.

Also turning out to offer a helping hand on the day will be the army cadets as well as local schools who will get involved in the summer celebrations.

Hoping the weather holds out, Committee Chairman, Tom Todd, said: “Well as you know the Maryport Carnival has ended due to lack of police presence, so we decided to bring back the traditional gala and make it into a family friendly event which will also boost the economy of the town.

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Ir ton Hall’s Summer Line Up

Saturday, June 4

Paint The Town RED Workington is once again ready to Paint the Town Red as the much loved community festival makes a welcome return. Last held in 2012, the family orientated event attracted almost 50,000 people.

By Rachel Flynn

After a four year break, the popular event will be back in the town on Saturday, June 4 for a fun-filled day featuring a variety of entertainment including live music, theatre group performances, cheerleading routines and much more.

Amy Johnson, Events Manager at Workington Town Council, said: “The festival is organised by Workington Town Council with support from the Rotary Club of Workington, the Rotary Club of Workington Derwent and the Workington Inner Wheel Club.

“It’s important to us that the festival continues to be made by the community, for the community.”

From 11am, Vulcan Park will be jam packed with entertainment suitable for all the family.

The event will see live music from acts including The Soul City Walkers, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners and The Jake Leg Lug Band as well as activities including face painting to suit younger visitors Amy added: “We’re delighted to be bringing back Paint the Town Red to Workington.

Amy added: ”We have a great programme of lively and diverse entertainment. Wander through the town centre and you’ll see some of the finest UK street theatre acts and some very talented local performers performing under ‘The Hub’. Over in Vulcan Park we have a fun fair, market and live music on our Main Stage and Acoustic Stage.

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Circus performers, cookery demos, archery and a climbing wall are just some of the reasons not to miss out on the family-friendly activities.

Throughout the day there will be numerous fundraising teams hoping to collect as many donations as possible for a number of local charities in the area.

Vulcan Park - Line Up (Mainstage) 11am – 12pm Lady and the Bad Dogz Energetic and electric covers that include rock, pop, rockability, jazzy blues and even disco 1-2pm The Jake Leg Jug Band Authentic Sounds of 1920s and 30s America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime – but with their own special twist.

3-4pm The Soul City Walkers Eight-piece soul band based in Carlisle, playing classic and modern soul and funk tunes in an authentic style.

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Apatria Music Festival

Aspatria Music Festival: Set To Be Bigger Than Ever The festival season is nearly upon us, and back with yet another fabulous line up is Aspatria Music Festival.

With last year’s turn out bigger than ever, organisers have said this year will see an even larger crowd.

Seeing in its fourth year, the festival was set up in 2013 by local musicians Damon McRea and Matthew Turnbull in a bid to raise money for CDH UK. Four years on and the festival continues to be a non-profit event that raises money for various charities.

Matthew said: “AMF 2016 is coming along swimmingly. The committee are working very hard to ensure everything is in place and that the weekend will run without any issue.

“The turnout for last year was around 650 people which was our highest yet, great for a town as small as Aspatria.

This year were looking at hitting 1000 people and making the weekend a sell out.”

Originally known as Spyatstock, this year’s Aspatria Music Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. With more than 30 artists already signed up, the event is set to be another excellent platform for Cumbrian talent to showcase their work.

After calling it a day back in 2007, The South is making a

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15 - 17 July

return and the nine piece band is set to headline at this year’s Aspatria Music Festival in July.

Matthew added: “Some of the biggest highlights of the weekend are definitely BOOMIN and The South. We are also looking forward to our family day on the Sunday (17).

“This will provide a whole range of activities and things to do. Including bouncy castles, Walk about artists and Astral Circus will be doing lots of different workshops including a fire show Stuart and his team we’re brilliant last year, everyone really enjoyed them.”

“Both our Friday and Saturday headliners we are sure they will go down a treat. The reaction to BOOMIN last year was phenomenal so they are back by high demand as our Friday headliner. We are also pleased to be able to secure the very popular Lottery Winners, Colt45 and also Superfly. We are also really excited to have some new bands that haven’t played in Cumbria before.”

Weekend tickets are £50 and day tickets, ranging from £10 to £30 are also available.

Visit www.aspatriamusicfestival.co.uk or visit Aspatria Rugby Club, the town’s Esso garage and 4Play Cycles in Cockermouth for tickets.

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R o a d Tr i p s

A Road Trip through the

Lakes!

By Steve Robson

Not a fellwalk at all, but an account of a little tootle through part of the Lake District with my son.

We were about to wash the cars when we hit on the idea of giving Barnaby’s BMW a blast up the motorway- just as a break from the short hops back and forth to work and to the gym. It was a sunny calm day, a welcome change from weeks and weeks of wind and rain.

I thought it would be fun to have him negotiate the Howtown zigzags, an interesting section of snaking road climbing up to Martindale Hause, with its retrospective view of Ullswater. In the event however, our plans were thwarted.

Pooley Bridge and Eamont Bridge were both closed due to flood damage. Diversions were in place so we adopted plan B; we headed for Keswick along the A66.

The fells were smiling in the afternoon sunshine, an icing sugar dusting of snow on the tops. Blencathra looked a magnificent object, as usual, its head in the clouds but with sharp edge just visible high up on the right hand side of the summit ridge.

We turned off towards Mungrisdale where heavy machinery was dredging the river bed. “Turn left up Mosedale” I commanded. Mosedale is a valley without a lake but it carries the infant River Caldew.

It has a very hemmed-in feel with the undulating ridge of Bowscale fell on the left and the boulder- strewn flank of Carrock fell to the right.

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“Do you recall coming here with your inflatable dingy, years ago?” I asked him. “No,” Barnaby replied. Obviously an unmemorable childhood!

We drove to the top of the valley and turned at the mine.

I got out and took a photo or two. My son remained in the car. These roads had not changed one jot since I started driving forty years ago, I reflected, as we proceeded past the foot of Carrock fell, its swoop to the valley marking the eastern edge of the Lake District.

On a day in June some years ago I had clambered up there with a camcorder and tripod to make an “informative” video of me climbing one of my favourite fells, mostly for the amusement of my fell walking buddies. It was quite a task; sometimes having delivered a long speech I would realise that I was out of shot, or talking nonsense, at other times the tripod would overbalance mid-sentence.

The resulting video would trouble no serious filmmaker... I was on the summit by 7.30 that morning!

It was lovely to walk back down Mosedale in the warm sunshine, the scent of gorse bushes filling the air.

The next fell westwards is High Pike, which I associate with my father for two reasons; he used to practice golf nearby with a local man Harry Waller, and I will always remember climbing up west fell with my him and my mother, one glorious summer evening in the summer of 1976, a week before he died. He was a lovely man.

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Listings

Music / Theatre / Film / Other

Music MA Y 14

Fort Hope/Milestones/Youth Salute Brickyard

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Knock Out Kaine + Support Carnegie Theatre

14

John Meehan And John Minnion Theatre By The Lake

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Keith Nichols Theatre By The Lake

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Moscow State Symphony Sands Centre

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As It Is/Jule Vera/With Confidence Brickyard

21

Moscow State Symphony Sands Centre

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Resurrection: A Tribute To The Stone Roses Brickyard

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Cockermouth Ukeleles Ireby Music Festival

JUNE 10

Counterfeit Sixties Carnegie Theatre

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Mad About The Musicals Carnegie Theatre

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Cockermouth Ukelele Classic Car Show Mitchells Auction Market

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Woolfest Helena Thompson Museum

28 May Ireby Music Festival

With a range of music to suit most tastes, performed in small intimate venues and a main stage restricted to just 600 people, Ireby festival presents an unforgettable and unique atmosphere and is considered among the best for those with a real love for live music.

MA Y 13

Leaf By Niggle The Kirkgate Centre

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Pinocchio - Ballet Theatre UK Sands Centre

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God Of Carnege 19th-21st The Kirkgate Centre

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Labels The Kirkgate Centre

JUNE 01

Made In Dagenham 1st-4th Carnegie Theatre

07

A Night Of Dirty Dancing Carnegie Theatre

11

Dial M For Murder 11th June-2nd November Theatre By The Lake

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Music / Theatre / Film / Other

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Mad About The Musicals Carnegie Theatre

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Lazytown - Live On Stage Carnegie Theatre

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It’s A Small World Sands Centre

24

A Night In Venice By Candlelight Carnegie Theatre

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Maria Frances School Of Dance Sands Centre

18 June Lazy Town - Live On Stage

Stephanie, an optimistic girl with bright pink hair, comes to live in Lazytown and meets a zany mix of townspeople, including the world’s laziest supervillain, Robbie Rotten.

Carnegie Theatre, Workington

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Music / Theatre / Film / Other Other

Theatre

30th May Bridge Of Spices

Steven Speilberg refreshes the Cold War thriller in this gripping fact-based drama.

Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth

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Julia Bradbur y Theatre By The Lake

20

James Cracknell Theatre By The Lake

21

Alan Hinkes Theatre By The Lake

21

Mick Fowler Theatre By The Lake

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S i m o n Ya t e s Theatre By The Lake

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Calling All Adults - Old Fashioned Games & Tea & Coffee The Helena Thompson Museum

MA Y 16

Ta x i Te h r a n Kirkgate Centre

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Brooklyn Kirkgate Centre

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Bridge Of Spices Kirkgate Centre

JUNE 06

Room Tu l l i e H o u s e

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The Assassin Tu l l i e H o u s e

MA Y 19

Ke s w i c k M o u n t a i n F e s t i v a l Crow Park

21st May Alan Hinkes

Alan is a member of a very exclusive club. He is one of only a dozen people alive (and the only Briton) who have climbed all of the world’s fourteen 8,000m peaks, the most dangerous mountains on the planet where human survival rate is measured in hours.

Theatre By The Lake

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C r a i g H i l l - P l ay i n g W i t h M y S e l f i e T h e Ve n u e

28

Keswick Market: 740 Years Celebration Family Fun

Stanwix

JUNE 03

Comedy Night With Junior Simpson T h e Ve n u e

03

Ke s w i c k B e e r F e s t i v a l 3 r d - 4 t h Ke s w i c k R u g b y C l u b

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E x h i b i t i o n : Tr i d e n t Te x t i l e s - M a g i c I n T h e We b Florence Arts Centre

June 10th

Summer Weekender Summer 2016 is nearly upon us, and for a number of DJs across the world, that means the return of Stanwix Park Summer Weekend.

Transforming the family holiday park into something you are likely to see in Ibiza, a number of the world’s top DJs will descend into the Stanwix Holiday Park near Carlisle for a weekend celebration beginning on June 10.

Over the past five years, the popular annual event has been firmly established as a Mecca for people that love the purest and most underground forms of house and soul, rare disco and edits music.

23rd July Blood Moon Paranormal Investigations

Join Blood Moon Paranormal for a night you’ll never forget. Learn about Become a paranormal investigator for the evening.

Join us while we investigate The Theatre Royal in Workington on Saturday 23rd July 2016 from 20:45. Debunk with us as we uncover if the stories and legends are true.

Theatre Royal Workington

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Wildlife of The Solway Firth

Number 42

The Goldsinny Wrasse Ctenolabrus rupestris By Mark Vollers

The Goldsinny Wrasse is found on virtually the entire coastline of Britain and Ireland down to depths of 50m, frequenting rocky areas that may include larger rock pools near the low tide mark.

They can grow up to 18cm long, live for up to eight years and the general colouration is a beautiful reddish golden colour with a paler belly and a distinctive black spot at the upper base of the tail fin.

Like most wrasse when in motion they keep their body fairly stiff, gliding along using a swift rowing motion of their pectoral fins.

In the aquarium displays at The Lake District Coast Aquarium we notice that when resting or at night they wedge themselves in crevices, sometimes at odd angles, with

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the result that visitors come back to reception and tell us that a fish is stuck!

They have two sets of small teeth adapted for grazing small marine life such as crustaceans and sea snails off rock surfaces, a habit which has for a while been put to good use by the Salmon Farming industry.

When introduced to the floating cages they pick Sea Lice off the flanks of the salmon, thus eliminating the need for expensive and highly toxic chemicals which were previously the only option.

Fish Farm demand for this wrasse means there is now a niche industry breeding this species ( along with Lump suckers and Ballan Wrasse) to keep up with demand.

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Solution to Crossword

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Solution to Sudoku

Solution to Alpha Sudoku

Solution to Kids Sudoku

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Lister’s Furniture Steve’s Paints Matalan B and Q

Parking 1 Parksafe

Parking

01900 702986

www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Workington Town Council

Handy Map

The Workington

Supermarkets Tesco Store Marks and Spencers Morrisons Asda Superstore

Points of interest Town Hall Allerdale Borough Council Workington Library Law Courts Army Reserve Centre Workington Hall The Old Brewery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Shop/Retail 1 Retail Park 2 Washington Square 3 Steve’s Tiles

Fast food 1 Mc Donalds Seating 1 Seating Area

Parks 1 Curwen Park 2 Vulcans Park

Bus 1 Bus Station

Rail 1 Workington Railway

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

Attractions Carnegie Theatre Eclipse Bowling Helena Thompson Museum Theatre Royal 1 2 3 4

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

Information 1 Visitor Information

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Handy Map

The Cockermouth

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

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

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

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

Information Tourist Information

Supermarkets Sainburys Aldi Supermarket

Local Ameneties 1 Police Station Parking

Car sales 1 Lloyd Motors

Accomodation 1 Travelodge

Business 1 Lakeland Business Park 2 Derwent Mills Commercial Park

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

WHAT ’ S O N Cockermouth Map

WHAT ’ S O N Keswick Map

Churches 1 St John’s Church

Playgrounds 1 Children’s Playground

The Keswick

Handy Map

Supermarkets 1 Booth’s Supermarket

Information 1 The Moot Hall (Tourist Info.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

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

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

1 2 3 4 5 6

Camping 1 Derwentwater Caravan/Camping 2 Lakeside Caravan Park

Parks 1 Crow Park 2 Hope Park 3 Fitz Park

Shop/Retail 1 Spar Convience store 2 Derwent Frames Ltd

Local Ameneties 1 Post Office 1 Police Station Parking

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The Maryport Handy Map

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

1 2 3 4

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

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

Marina 1 Maryport Harbour and Marina

1 2 3 4

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

Rail 1 Railway Station

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

Information 1 Tourist Information

Local Amenties 1 Co-op 2 Chemists 3 Chemists

1 Post office

1 Fire Station

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handY numbers Council & Other Services Allerdale Council Enquiries 01900 702702 Allerdale Council (out-of-hours service) 01900 871080 Cumbria County Council 0800 1218 800 Cockermouth Town Council 01900 821869 Maryport Town Council 01900 813205 Workington Library & Visitor Information Point 01900 706170 Medical / Support Services Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance Police (non-emergency) NHS Direct West Cumberland Hospital Workington Community Hospital Castlehead Medical Centre Keswick Cottage Hospital James Street Group Practice Oxford Street Surgery National Blood Service Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Domestic Violence Support Samaritans OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline Bank St. Surgery Keswick

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Museums, Attractions & Music Venues Eclipse Bowling 01900 872207 Helena Thompson Museum 01900 64040 Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth 0845 1297185 Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport 01900 817760 Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport 01900 816168 The Beacon, Whitehaven 01946 592302 The Rum Story, Whitehaven 01946 592933 Go Ape, Whinlatter Forest 0845 094 9623

Theatres & Cinema Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth Plaza Cinema, Workington Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven Theatre by the Lake, Keswick The Wave, Maryport Tourist Information Maryport Workington/Silloth Cockermouth Keswick Travel & Weather Bus Timetables Train Timetables Lake District Weather Service Vets Galemire (Gray St), Workington Millcroft (Curzon St), Maryport Millcroft (Wakefield Rd), Cockermouth Greta Bank Veterinary Centre, Keswick

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Summary of train times between Sunday 15 May - Saturday 10 December 2016 Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Askam Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St. Bees Whitehaven 0624 Workington 0642 Maryport 0650 Wigton 0711 Carlisle 0733

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Additional trains operate between Barrow-in-Furness and Millom - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

No Sunday service between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven.

Carlisle - Whitehaven - Barrow-in-Furness Mondays to Fridays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0558 Workington 0609 Whitehaven 0631 St. Bees 0641 Sellafield 0652 Seascale 0657 Ravenglass 0706 Millom 0727 Askam 0750 Barrow-in-Furness 0803 Saturdays Carlisle 0515 Wigton 0534 Maryport 0557 Workington 0608 Whitehaven 0630 St. Bees 0640 Sellafield 0651 Seascale 0656 Ravenglass 0705 Millom 0725 Askam 0748 Barrow-in-Furness 0803

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0842 0901 0925 0935 0956 1007 1018 1022 1031 1052 1115 1130

0938 0956 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1153 1208

1054 1112 1133 1144 1204 1211 1222 1225 1232 1251 1307 1325

2200 2218 2239 2250 2310 Sundays 1410 1710 1910 2110 1427 1727 1927 2127 1447 1747 1947 2147 1459 1759 1959 2159 1520 1820 2020 2220 -

Additional trains operate between Millom and Barrow-in-Furness - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

No Sunday service between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness.

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WHAT ’ S O N

201 9

37 %

In cre a se in p e ak c a p a cit y

Proud to be Northern

20 1 9 La un ch o f N or t hern Co nn ec t - 1 2 e nhan ce d ro ut es li n ki n g m aj or c i t i es o f t he N o rt h

201 6

Ove r

£1bn

Nort h er n ra i l franch nch i se beg i ns, in v est i ng o v er £1bn t o t ransfor m ra il t rave l i n t h e N o rt h

201 8 F ree on - b oar d Wi F i a v a i l abl e t o a l l p assengers o n ne w o r ref u r b is h e d tr a in s

201 6

201 6 201 8

Tra i n refurb i sh m en t

201 8

20 1 8 201 7 201 9

N ew s ta te-of-the- a rt r t ra i ns w i t h s p eeds o f u p t o 10 0 m p h

201 7 201 9

20 00 0 Extra sse r v ice s per wee w k!

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