West Cumbria Guide 07 Issue December / January 2018
A Word from the Editor
This time last year we were full of excitement, anticipation and admittedly, a few nerves, as we prepared for the first ever West Cumbria Guide to hit shop counters.
It’s one year on since we merged two of our publications, to instead, bring you the very “best of the west” all in the same place.The past 12 months have been non-stop, but worth every second. We have covered countless stories, showcased the region’s best attractions, been on a couple of adventures and tucked into some lovely local grub. But we couldn’t have done any of this of course, without our advertisers, the local businesses who continue to support us and believe in what we do. Thank you all for your endorsement and for allowing us to do what we love on a daily basis.
As always with the December/January issue, it’s a tricky balancing act between fuelling that Christmas spirit for the festive season, and providing some welcome relief in the more somber (and sober) weeks afterwards. When the new year kicks in and you’ve had your fill of mulled wine and mince pies, our local features and What’s On pages should prove the perfect remedy for those January blues.
A huge thank you must also go to west Cumbrian photographer, Ivor Nicholas, who has spent the best part of six decades capturing some of the region’s finest moments. His photos on pages 14 & 15 give us a little glimpse into west Cumbria’s Christmas past. Spot anyone you know? Please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
And with that, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas (if you’re reading before 25 December) and a very Happy New Year.
Sarah x
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