Spring 18
Countdown To The Big Day
Just got engaged? Congratulations! Now there’s just the small matter of planning the happiest day of your life. No big deal, right? We asked a professional wedding planner what you should do and when, to ensure it all goes without a hitch. 12 months Set a budget. Put a budget in place early on […]
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Photographer in Focus: Bob Nichol
If you follow us on social media, you’ll have noticed that we are all about showcasing local talent and highlighting the very best of our region. We are regularly overwhelmed by the quantity and quality of the shots we receive from photographers of all abilities across the region. Bob is one of those who shared […]
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Bob Cheevers Celebrates 50 Years in the Business
By Paul McGuirk Few musicians can claim to have penned over 3,000 songs in a career spanning five decades. Fewer still can claim the plaudits of writing for some of the biggest names in country music (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings) – but for Bob Cheevers, it’s all about the present. In anticipation for his forthcoming […]
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Fajitas With Salsa & Homemade Wraps
This is a great dish when you’re starving and need food on the table quickly. Here we’ve gone for a traditional filling, but you can add whatever you like to your wraps and use up leftovers. Try frying some chorizo for a bit of extra spice or throw in a few cherry tomatoes for some […]
Honistor Slate Mine
Located at the head of Honister Pass in the centre of the Lake District We produce the world famous Westmorland Green Slate a beautiful, functional 450 million year old material that has been extracted here for centuries. We also produce the most most thrilling, interesting and memorable Lake District Adventures on offer, whatever the weather. […]
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Cumbrian Castles – Penrith
By Danielle Murphy Cumbria’s landscapes are adorned with the ruins of castles, in this edition of the Carlisle Guide we will explore the history that surrounds Penrith Castle, built in the 14th century and housed one of England’s most infamous kings, King Richard III. The castle is situated on the outskirts of Penrith in Penrith […]
Women of Cumbria Festival Celebrates Local Heroes
Iconic local females are celebrated in exhibitions across the county, a century after women were first given the right to vote. The Women of Cumbria Festival which involves 11 museums across Cumbria, aims to showcase and celebrate the history of pioneering women hailing from the county. As part of the collaboration The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, is […]
