Carlisle Guide Issue 36 Sept/Oct
A Word from Sarah
With a chill returning to the air and the leaves beginning to turn, I’m finally giving up on summer and looking forward to all of the autumnal treats in store over the next two months.
I have always dreaded the dark nights and the temperature dropping, but this year I’m thinking of the cosy evenings in, the hot chocolates and the countdown of events leading up to the big ‘C’ – don’t worry, I can’t quite bring myself to say it just yet.
Kicking things off, September will see Carlisle once again host Cumbria Pride. This year’s theme, the ‘Autumn of Diversity’ will combine the annual celebration of diversity, with a serious message about equality across the world. We should be extremely proud to host one of the UK’s fastest growing Pride events and while the event on 16 September will be a day filled with fun and entertainment, it will also be about raising awareness of inequalities elsewhere and of course, offering support to anyone who needs it.
Also returning this September/October, is the Borderlines Book Festival, which will see a whole host of renowned writers and speakers descend on the city. I spoke to one of those prolific writers and the Festival’s Honorary President, Hunter Davies, who touched my heart with tales of his late wife, the Carlisle writer, Margaret Forster.
This issue also includes interviews with Blues legend, Jon Amor, as the Carlisle Blues and Rock Festival makes a comeback, Emma Rydal on her new play and some local people doing truly remarkable things in the city.
No doubt the pumpkins will soon be appearing in the supermarkets, so we’ve included some spooky stories and a round-up of Halloween happenings to get you in the mood for the macabre. When you’ve finished carving, turn to our food section for a recipe that will turn the rest of your lantern into a delicious dessert as well as some fiery fare, to ensure your Bonfire Night celebrations go off with a bang.
Have a great autumn!
Sarah
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