56. The Red Mullet (Mullus Surmeletus) Wildlife of the Solway
The Red Mullet (Mullus surmeletus) is, for the Solway Firth, an unusual fish that can grow up to 40cm long and weigh 1.5 kg, as it is found mainly in The Mediterranean and warmer Southern UK waters. It has nevertheless been recorded around most of the British Isles. It is a member of the Goatfish […]
Trudy Harrison Backs Local Campaigners and Secures Westminster Hall Debate
Copeland MP Trudy Harrison is backing local campaigners including the West Lakes Squirrel Initiative and the Keswick Hatchery by securing a debate in Westminster Hall. ‘Potential Extinction of Red Squirrels’ will take place on Wednesday morning and a number of other MPs will also be speaking. Mrs Harrison said: “This wildlife could risk extinction in England […]
World-Renowned Organist to Play Free Concert at Carlisle Cathedral This July
Carlisle Cathedral’s series of free lunchtime recitals will host a special performance by organist Alexander Ffinch on Tuesday 30 July. Ffinch, who was brought up in the Cumbrian village of Newbiggin-on-Lune and attended Sedbergh School, went on to study at the Royal College of Music. He was subsequently organ scholar at Keble College and a […]
Oddsocks Makes Dreams Come True Once Again
Oddsocks Productions will once again take over Workington Hall Park on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June with performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7pm each night. Oddsocks returns to celebrate their 30th Anniversary year with another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show. You are invited to join them for a festival of music, magic and mayhem as […]
Enter Elegance with Gates & Railings
Peter Calvin of Gates & Railings first started serving West Cumbria in 1991 and with over 25 years of experience in the industry, you can be sure you’re getting a professional touch. Gates, railings, fire escapes and balconies are all made to an excellent standard before being galvanised and painted to prevent rusting. Peter also […]
‘Gig in the Garden’ Provides Safe Water to The Gambia
After the huge success of their event on Bank Holiday Sunday, SIIBOO UK plan to host another ‘Gig in the Garden’. The Egremont based charity Siiboo UK raised a staggering £2,136 at their ‘Gig in the Garden’ event on the early May Bank Holiday. The charity funds the Siiboo Sanyang Nursery School as well as […]
Tight lines – Fishing Tips for the Season
From coast to coarse, Paul Armstrong from Cumbria Tackle shares his fishing tips for the season. Summer is just around the corner and what a spring it has been. Without sounding like a stuck record, the Thornback Ray fishing has been off the scale for months now, with great fish being produced right the way […]
A.B.Solute Roofing and Property Maintenance
A.B.Solute Roofing and property maintenance is ran by sole trader William Shelby William has been a roofer ever since he was 15 years old. With 25 years of experience in the trade, A.B.Solute roofing can guarantee a reliable and trusting service with every project or job. There’s no job too big or small for William! […]
Backyard BluesÂ
When you see cigar box guitars produced by Dust n Bones, you could be forgiven for thinking they are a collector’s item rather than an instrument. There’s no doubt they’re pleasing on the eye but handled by anyone who knows their way around a guitar, they’ll soon produce the raw sounds of early blues musicians. […]
Michael Geen Releases Debut Album
Singer/songwriter Michael Geen has released his debut album 104. Many readers will be familiar with the number and the tragedies associated with it. “I was inspired to write the song when I moved to Whitehaven,” said Michael. “It’s about the mining disasters at William and Wellington pits. I was reading the memorial plaques around town […]
