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GARDENING DURING JULY & AUGUST: The Summer spotlight with West Coast Composting.

GARDENING DURING JULY & AUGUST The Summer spotlight with West Coast Composting. by Danni Murphy For many gardeners, July and August represent the pinnacle of the gardening year. During these months, gardens burst with vibrant colours, vegetable patches yield a bountiful harvest, and wildlife thrives. However, the height of summer also presents challenges, including dry […]

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As the leaves fall, tasks call! We share our top tips for preparing your home & garden for Autumn

PREPARING YOUR HOME & GARDEN FOR AUTUMN Leaves fall, tasks call! by Danielle Murphy As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, autumn is the perfect time to get your home and garden ready for the colder months ahead. Start by clearing fallen leaves and debris from lawns and gutters to prevent blockages and […]

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Carrs Billington Have Just the Right Tool for the Job

Whether the outdoors is your hobby or your profession, Carrs Billington have got just the right tool for the job.    Now in its 15th year, the Cockermouth branch of Carrs Billington is the go-to place for any rural dweller in west Cumbria. The agricultural suppliers are there to help you get a handle on your outdoor jobs this spring – with […]

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Clear Your Clutter

Ever heard the saying tidy home, tidy mind? We all like the idea of living a simple life with less ‘stuff’, and now that spring is here with its new beginnings and fresh starts, it’s the perfect time to embark on clearing the clutter that has been crowding your home for too long.   It can […]

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A Room With A View 

If you’re looking to utilise your outdoor space, while improving your indoor living, a garden room offers a sanctuary no shed can provide.  Offering the luxury of leisure or work space just steps from your back door, they may not be a necessarily new concept, but in recent years the number of people looking to invest in […]

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Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

After a long, cold winter, your garden may well be in need of some TLC. The team at Moota Garden Centre give us the lowdown on what to do now that spring has sprung to ensure that by the time summer comes, your garden will look, well, blooming marvellous.     Grow Your Own  Plant seed potatoes, onions and […]

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Oakhurst Garden Centre  Continues To Grow

Oakhurst garden centre, Cockermouth, is blossoming once more after the passing of its owner last year.    The sudden passing of owner John Hughes in September, left locals unsure what the future held for the much-loved Oakhurst Garden Centre. However, it seems that the garden will continue to grow, with John’s daughter, Nanette Dolderson taking over the reigns.   After […]

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Men in Sheds Community Project to Build On its Success

A new community project for men in west Cumbria has proved to be just the right tool for the job.  Since it started life on the Mirehouse estate in Whitehaven, the Men in Sheds project has seen local men pick up their tools and pitch in. It offers the opportunity to gather in what is essentially, a larger version of […]

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Keswick’s Textures Shop Turns Six

Keswick’s fabric shop is celebrating six years of bringing texture to the town. From a single cushion, to a whole house, Textures offer soft furnishings for those who want to create something special with their space. For many local B&B owners Textures is there first port of call when it comes to furnishing. However it […]

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Chambers,Workington

Welcome to G. H. Chambers & Son G. H. Chambers & Son specialises in high quality joinery services with our aim to offer quality and craftsmanship at competitive prices to the community of West Cumbria and beyond. Founded in 1881, G.H Chambers & Son is one of the area’s longest trading family firms and now […]

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