Community planting for pollinators day in Whitehaven
Community planting for pollinators day in Whitehaven Cumberland Council, as part of the Planting for Pollinators initiative, is announcing a community event dedicated to planting wildflowers for pollinators. Taking place on Saturday 16 March, this event is a key component of the Planting for Pollinators project, funded by Cumberland Council, and Westmorland and Furness Council. […]
Spring Cocktail Recipe: Pink Gin 75
Spring Cocktail Recipe: Pink Gin 75 Try this clever twist on a classic cocktail – a refreshing blend of berry – or rhubarb – flavoured pink gin, prosecco, grapefruit juice and raspberries. Prep: 5 mins Skill level: Easy Serves 1 Ingredients • 50ml pink gin, berry or rhubarb flavoured gins […]
Slimming World share their Spaghetti Bolognese recipe
Slimming World Spaghetti Bolognese Saucy, tangy, cheesy – and super-satisfying. No wonder good ol’ spag bol’s a must-have on so many people’s menus. And it’s just as delicious made the Food Optimising way… To make this recipe vegetarian: leave out the bacon, replace the beef mince with Quorn mince, use a vegetable stock cube instead […]
RECIPE: Sweet & Sour Pork
Sweet & Sour Pork A family favourite and a quick and easy midweek meal – that’s super-tasty! PREP: 5 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Serves 4 Ingredients: • 3 balls Opies Stem Ginger in Syrup, chopped • 500g Pork Fillet, cubed • 350g Canned Pineapple Pieces • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1/2 […]
RECIPE: One-pan Easter Lamb
One-pan Easter Lamb A miracle one-pan lamb recipe that’s as easy as popping a pan in the oven. Rosemary, garlic, white wine and seasonal veg make this a show stopping family meal Prep: 20 mins Cooking time: 2 hrs and 15 mins, plus resting Serves 6 Ingredients: • 1.6kg bone-in leg of lamb • 50ml […]
RECIPE: Vegan Tacos with Pickle Salsa
Vegan Tacos with Pickle Salsa Make more of meat-free meals – here’s how to transform tasteless tofu into a crowd-pleasing supper (just add mini gherkins!) PREP: 10 mins Cooking time: 40 mins Serves 6-8 Ingredients: • 1 block of firm tofu • 200g walnuts • 1 tsp Onion Powder • 1 tsp Garlic […]
Oak Tree’s Easter Dogs’ Day Out
Oak Tree’s Easter Dogs’ Day Out Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is hosting their annual Fun Dog Show and Easter day out on 23rd March from 10.00am to 3.00pm. There will be lots to do for everyone in the family, most importantly your dog! Cumbria Police are bringing along the police dogs and will be demonstrating […]
Cumbria Guide Book Club: March/April 2024
Cumbria Guide Book Club March/April 2024 Welcome to the Cumbria Guide Book Club. Here you will find some fantastic books, written by local authors. If you love a good read on a warm spring afternoon there might be something here for you! Minnie’s Scrapbook: A journey in the footsteps of Minnie Pratt by Gary Johnston […]
Herd about Cumbria’s Fell Ponies?
Herd about Cumbria’s Fell Ponies? There’s an uncertain future for the animals that helped us make history. Cumbria is well known for our native breeds of livestock; everyone knows of our Herwick sheep, but surprisingly, the animals on which our county was literally built on the backs of, seem to be forgotten: the Fell Pony. […]
GDF Community Investment Funding events showcase what can be achieved
GDF Community Investment Funding events showcase what can be achieved Almost 50 people attended Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership events recently to learn more about how to apply for Community Investment Funding from the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. Held in Beckermet and Gosforth, the events also offered a chance to meet other local people […]