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What’s Inside...Local issues discussed
Councillor’s update
Local business list
Useful numbers
Bus Times
Who’s Who locally
Cover photo:
Maize maze at Hayclose just south of Carlisle- ring 01768 885488(last years maize pattern)
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Warwick on EdenMemorial Hall
NEW ACTIVITIES FOR THE AUTUMNStarting week Monday 14th. September 2009
YogaWednesday 10.00 to 11.30 . Anne McDarby
£2.50 for over 50s - £3.50 for under 50sContact: Maggie Robinson 01228 560785
Computers for BeginnersWednesday 1.00 to 3.00
10 hours - £5 for the 5 week course Contact: First Steps/ Village Hall Development
01228 561687
Tai ChiFriday 11.30 to 12.30 Maurice Whitington
£2.50 for over 50s - £3.50 for under 50s Contact: Maggie Robinson 01228 56078
The Carlisle Healthy Networks Projecthas kindly sponsored the yoga and tai chi
classes for over 50s in recognition thatthese activities contribute to maintaining
good health.
All general enquiries:
Maggie Robinson 01228 560785
DearNeighboursTHE GREEK GODDESS of spring
may be leaving us on a warm sum-mer wind, but it is a warmth whichmay well lead to many of our thoughtsturning to a holiday or time off schoolor work.
These thoughts and this month’s poetictheme lead me to the words of JamesDent who said “A perfect summer day iswhen the sun is shining, the breeze isblowing, the birds are singing, and thelawn mower is broken”.
Echoing this sentiment I hope thisissue finds you in the garden, withnothing other to do than take five min-utes to yourself and enjoy this monthsedition.
With the usual great financial andfashion features and fantastic competi-tions sit back, enjoy the sun and maybeeven try to spot some of our local wild-flowers in your own garden (see page 12)
Until next time….Best wishes
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WindfarmUpdateIt has recently been reported that theinquiry into the windfarm will begin onTuesday the 20th October. Three dayshave been allocated to ensure the plan-ning inspector gets to hear the voicesof everyone concerned.
The inquiry will also consider anappeal against the meteorological mastwhich was refused in December.
More information can be found atwww.againstnewlandswindfarm.co.uk,who concerned by the short time scaleare seeking donations to their cause.“After consulting our solicitor we havebeen informed that the amount weneed to raise in order to pay for expertsis around £25,000”
We will keep you updated.
Donations (cheques to ‘NewlandsWindfarm Action Group’) to:
Newlands Windfarm Action GroupCringles Farm, CumwhintonCarlisle CA4 8DL
Dancing for Children and AdultsEvery Thursday at Warwick on Eden Memorial Hall &
Warwick Bridge School
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Local IndexListing here is for regular advertisers (free) as well as for businessestrading in this area; a single line entry is only £4 per issue; a secondline (maximum number) is a further £1. Paid annually in advance; thenearest relevant heading should be used. Feature any mix of your adpage, phone, web or email contact details.
BridalwearCountry Dreams page 1
ChildcareLouise English Childminder page 3
Stone Eden Nursery page 13
CleaningCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 0759 055 8633
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GreenBins Tel: 534648 page 2
Coach & Mini Bus HireAlastair Cook Mini Bus Service page 5
Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777) page 2
Computer RepairP C Fixer page 8
Driving InstructorsRoland Lawson (Tel: 546010) page 16
Electrical Appliances/RepairsNorthern Vacuums (524065) page 16
ElectriciansGreg Metcalfe (01768 896241) page 6
Ian Cogan Tel: 526521 page 3
Entertainment & LeisureSplitz Dancing Tel:562118 page 15
Financial ServicesSaint & Co page 4Financial Concepts page 4
FireplacesFireplaces 4 You page 16
Funeral ServicesJohn Tremble (Tel: 594831) page 12
Cumbria Memorials page 15
Garden Services & SuppliesCarleton Paving page 15
Health & BeautyTopaz page 9
Yoga Day page 9
Jewellery RepairPeter Fletcher page 1
MenswearSteed Tel: 599555 page 1
OpticianDolores Marshall (409404) page 15
Painters & DecoratorsLee Shaw (Tel: 549594) page 9
Ian Hodgson Tel: 541164 page 15Decor8 Tel: 594445 page 4
PhotographyPaul Mortimer Tel:016974 73430PictureU Tel: 540 204 page 13
Piano TuitionAndrew Plant page 2
PlumbingJohn Fisher Tel: 560791 page 5David Howe page 2
PrintingQIC Print: qicprint.co.uk page 7
PropertyBulman Properties Tel: 819888 page 9Trade Windows page 10
RestaurantsThe Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4Botchergate Tandoori page 4
Vets & PetsCoomara Veterinary Practice page 16
Pet Sitting Tel:577470 page 4
Village HallWarwick page 2
WomanswearHigh Society Tel: 792880 page 8
Useful DialsChildline 0800 1111
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Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111
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FinanceBy Darren Turnbull CFP,DMS,MCIBS Certified Financial Planner
01228 597986
http://www.financialconcepts.co.uk
Will you havethe funds toenjoy yourretirement?
DUE TO INCREASES in lifeexpectancy and a decline in birth
rates since the "baby boomer" genera-tion were born we continue to live in anaging society. In 2007 the number ofBritons aged 65 and over exceeded thenumber under 16 for the first time.*
Graph source: Government ActuariesDepartment 2004, Population Projections.ONS 2006, Population Trends
The generation of people nowapproaching retirement have a com-pletely different attitude and approachto life than the generations beforethem. They are comfortable with theidea of servicing debt throughout theirworking life and are used to havingluxuries that their parents onlydreamed of.
This generation has also been affectedby the well-documented problems suf-fered by pension schemes.
Equity release will be a focal part offinancial planning for this generation,whether to maintain the lifestyle theywere accustomed to before retirementor to help them manage their debts andincome shortfalls.
What is equity release?Put simply equity release allows you torelease tax-free cash from your hometo boost your finances in retirement,without the need to move.
There are three different types ofequity release products:
1. Lifetime MortgageA lifetime mortgage is a form of equi-ty release scheme where a loan issecured against your property to pro-vide you with a tax free cash lumpsum or a regular income to spend asyou wish, typically with no monthlyrepayments to meet.
The loan plus interest is eventuallypaid back when the home is sold,when you move into long term care,or when you and your partner die.
2. Home Reversion
With a home reversion plan you sellpart or your entire home to a rever-sion plan company in exchange for atax-free cash lump sum and a guaran-teed lifetime lease with no monthlyrepayments to meet.
3. Drawdown LifetimeMortgage
A drawdown lifetime mortgagehas the same advantages anddisadvantages as a lifetimemortgage with the main differ-ence being you don't request thefull sum of money available to
you immediately. Instead, you decideon a maximum amount of equity youwant to release and 'drawdown' thecash in stages when you need it.
Equity release is a huge financialcommitment and therefore it is vitalthat you are protected. We only rec-ommend SHIP (Safe HomeIncome Plan) approved equityrelease plans, which come with astandard set of safety guaranteeswhich include:
• The right to remain in your homefor as long as you choose
• The freedom to move to anotherproperty without financial penalty(subject to lenders' criteria)
• That you will receive a cash lumpsum or a regular income
• That you will never fall into nega-tive equity no matter what hap-pens to house prices in the future
"By the end of 2010, theInstitute of Actuaries forecastthat the equity release market
will reach £2 billion"†Sources: † Institute of Actuaries, Equity Releasereport 2005.
What's driving the equity releasemarket?• Ageing population is increasing the
target market • Life expectancy will continue to rise • Longer retirement places mounting
strain on finances • For many, the attempt to close the
savings gap is too little, too late • Erosion of state benefits • Decrease in employer’s
contributions • House price rises have increased
wealth held in property • Changing attitudes towards
property • Growth in product providers and
press coverage
Using the assets built up in property isa viable way of both putting your house-hold finances on an even keel andreleasing funds for essential homemaintenance, to boost day to dayincome or for more pleasurable pur-chases such as holidays or new cars.
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Quotes“Not all those who wander are lost”.
- J R R Tolkien
“A journey of a thousand milesmust begin with a single step”
- Lao-Tsu
“Who is wise? He that learnsfrom everyone. Who is powerful?
He that governs his passions.Who is rich? He that is content.
Who is that? Nobody.”- Benjamin Franklin
“Only put off until tomorrowwhat you are willing to die
having left undone”- Pablo Picasso
“The meek shall inherit the earth”- Jesus Christ
“Everything you can imagineis real”
- Pablo Picasso
“The talent for being happyis appreciating and likingwhat you have, instead of
what you don't have.”- Woody Allen
“When you want to test thedepths of a stream, don't use
both feet.”- Chinese proverb
“Do not remove a fly fromyour friend's forehead with
a hatchet.”- Chinese proverb
“Experience is a comb whichnature gives to men when
they are bald.”- Chinese proverb
“A fool’s bolt may sometimeshit the mark.”
- Proverb
“Peace is the masterpiece of reason.”- J Muller
“People throw stones only at treeswhich have fruit on them.”
- Proverb
“People who never have timeare those who do least.”
- Lichtenberg
“That is not possible whichis impossible.”- Hitopadesa
This mono space in
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Dear Residents
THE REOPENING of the footbridge atWetheral Station on the 18th June
brought to an end the weeks of frustra-tion for users who had to walk the longway round. Now the adjoining 93 Stepsare out of action whilst remedial work iscarried out to comply with safety stan-dards.
John Robinson, for many years theCounty Councillor for the WetheralWard, retired in June and he has beensucceeded by Nick Marriner of WarwickHall. I would like to welcome Nick and Ilook forward to working with him onyour behalf.
After the flooding in January of this yearthe footpath, from the Ferry Landing inWetheral to the Woods, eroded thuscausing a serious hazard. This has nowbeen temporarily repaired by the placingof a wooden bridge over the affectedarea. Two additional InterpretationPanels have recently been sited along theRiver Eden, one at Froddle Crook, andthe other at Low House, Armathwaite.
I have been a Governor of CumwhintonSchool for 10 years, chairing initially theCurriculum Committee then theBuildings, Health and Safety Committeeand latterly as Chair of Governors.Unfortunately, due to an increasingworkload in my capacity as PortfolioHolder for Performance andDevelopment on the Executive of CarlisleCity Council, I feel it is time to hand overthe reins. Mrs Angie Fullerton will betaking up the mantle and a newHeadmistress will be in situ by the begin-ning of January. I wish them well.
On the 7th July Ihad the honour ofbeing invited torepresent CarlisleCity Council at theRoyal Garden Partyat BuckinghamPalace.Unfortunately, I took the Cumbrianweather with me as it was one of thewettest Garden Parties on record !!
Sue Oliver and my wife Kay enteredWetheral Village in the Cumbria inBloom Competition on the 15th July. Imust say the village looked immaculate,no litter or dog fouling. Thanks mustgo to all the residents who worked sohard to tidy their gardens, the BowlingClub, Play Group and Scouts, plus thevolunteers who tidied up The Green andcollected the litter. The result will beannounced on the 3rd September.
I am now the longest serving member ofWetheral Parish Council with 35 yearsservice. This is a community role andover the years I have represented bothWetheral and Scotby Wards. Now Ihave been co-opted as a Ward Memberfor Cotehill and Cumwhinton.
At the Annual General Meeting of theNorthwest Local Authorities EmployersOrganisation on the 23rd July whichwas held in Bolton, I was elected toserve on the Executive.
On a personal note Kay and I are leav-ing Wetheral and moving to a bungalowin Scotby. We have spent 22 happyyears in Wetheral, 19 in Cumwhintonand now Scotby.
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Chef’s NotesWith new Head Chef Paul Taylor at theCrown Hotel Wetheral.
Spicy MarinatedPork Loin withHarissa Dip
Try somethingdifferent with the wow
factor on the BBQ!
Serves 12-15
Ingredients
Half Loin of Pork (trimmed of fat andscored)30g Fennel Seeds30g Dried Chilli Seed Flakes20g Coriander Seeds20g Smoked paprika5g Sea Salt5g Crack Black pepper500ml Olive Oil
HARISSA DIP
5 Fresh Red Chillies2 Sweet Red Peppers2 large Pinches Saffron Strands2 tsp Tomato PureeSea salt10g Fresh CorianderCrack Black Pepper1Ltr Mayonnaise
Method
HARISSA DIP
1. Remove the seeds from the chillies& sweet peppers, roughly chopand place in a blender
2. Add to it the saffron, coriander &tomato puree then blitz – scrapedown the side of the blender thenblitz again. Season to taste.
3. Add the mix to the mayonnaiseand stir in. Leave in fridge to keepcool.
PORK MARINADE
1. Place the fennel seed, chilli flakes& coriander in blender and whizup to a fine powder
2. Place in a bowl with the olive oil,salt & black pepper, smokedpaprika and stir.
3. Massage the marinade into thepork loin and then place in a fridgefor 6 hours.
4. When ready to cook seal the loinfor 4-5 minutes either side on theBBQ then place into a roasting tray.Cook on 200oc for about 40 minutesuntil cooked.
5. Bring back out to the BBQ andplace on a low heat, Carve it downand serve with Harissa Dip.
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Fred said toSteve..
“You’re looking a bit
fed up today Steve,
what’s wrong?”
“ I had a row with the
mother in law and
she swore she wouldn’t
talk to me for a month.”
“That’s not so bad Steve”.
“Yes it is, that was four
weeks ago!”
An old man...had serious hearing problems for
a number of years. He went to the
doctor and the doctor was able to
give him a set of hearing aids that
allowed the man to hear 100%.
The elderly man went back in a
month to the doctor and the doctor
said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your
family must be really pleased that
you can hear again.”
The old man replied, “Oh I haven’t
told my family yet; I just sit around
and listen to the conversations. I’ve
changed
my will
three
times!”
John FisherWetheral Pastures, Carlisle
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In this way, regular consumption ofbeer eliminates the weaker braincells, making the brain a faster andmore efficient machine.
... and that, Norm is
why you always feel
smarter after a few
beers.”
Cheers!? Bottoms Up?WELL, YOU SEE NORM
its like this... a herd ofbuffalo can only move as fastas the slowest buffalo.
And when the herd is hunt-
ed, it is the slowest and
weakest ones at the back that
are killed first.
This natural selection is goodfor the herd as a wholebecause the general speedand health of the wholegroup keeps improving by the regularkilling of the weakest members.
In much the same way the human braincan only operate as fast as the slowestbrain cells.
Now as we know excessive intake of alco-hol kills brain cells. But naturally, itattacks the slowest and weakest brain cellsfirst.
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GardeningYou can send in an article and photo of any gardening topic youthink would be of local interest: [email protected]
Why conserveWild Plants?After our well received article onBumblebees last month we thought wewould continue the theme with a littleinsight on how our wild flowers are far-ing across the countryside.
CONSERVING wild plants in theirnatural habitats is
about more than plants,wildlife and ecosystems –it is about people and ourneed for food, medicines,fresh air and water, shel-ter, and a clean andhealthy environment inwhich to live. Two thirds ofthe ‘services’ provided bynature to mankind are nowin decline worldwide, andthe ability of the planet’secosystems to sustainfuture generations can nolonger be taken for granted.
The native wild flowers ofour countryside are cham-pioned by the NationalCharity Plantlife who takeunder their care a total of101 species which alsoincludes vascular plants,stoneworts, mosses,lichens, fungi and even analgae. This year they areasking members of localcommunities like ours totake a 1km walk, whereverthey like, and record theflowers that they see usinga recording sheet whichcan be downloaded fromtheir website.
This survey is the only oneof its kind in the entire UKand provides an invaluableinsight into the state of ourfloral friends as well as giv-ing us the excuse to take alittle wander into our sur-rounding countryside.
You could walk along theRiver Eden and RickerbyPark, through the woods,over the fields or even
record what you see on your way towork or school. If you’re lucky enoughyou may even spot Grass-of-Parnassus (currently in flower now)(picture) the emblem wild flower forour County. This flower has the dis-tinction of appearing on the countyarms of Cumbria. The name is inher-ited from ancient Greece. Evidentlythe cattle on Mount Parnassus appre-ciated the plant; hence it was an ‘hon-orary grass'. With Saxifrage bluebells,yarrow and butterbur and the redclover on the local sports fields thereis a whole world of wild flowers to dis-cover.
Over the last centuryhuman activity has forcedan incalculable number ofspecies to the verge ofextinction. Current esti-mates put the rate of lossas high as one plant percounty every two years.Let’s hope some of theexamples which we havefeatured throughout thisarticle remain part of ourcommunity for many yearsto come.
The survey, which alsogives you a helpful guideto identifying wildflowersfinishes in October soplease make sure yours isreturned by the end ofSeptember at the latest.
Further details atwww.plantlife.org.uk
Top photo: Hawthorn -Spiny tree-shrub withbunches of flowers appear-ing after the bright greenleaves, which are deeplydivided. Deep red fruitwhich appears fromAugust.
Second photo from top:Grass of Parnassus
Lower 2 photos: Bluebell -Voted Britain’s most popularwild flower in a Plantlifepoll, the UK is the interna-tional stronghold for thenative Bluebell. In fact wehave between 25% and 50%of the world's population!
floods of 2005, the Foot and MouthOutbreak or a fragment of black binliner caught in barbed wire on theSolway coast, Cumbria is truly inspira-tional. Believing a sense of humour tobe one of life’s essentials it also findsitself winding its way into his words, nomore so than in “Phew!”, where thesocks of Johnny inspire the lines, “Ifthey’d a whiff of Stilton cheese, At leastthey’d stand a chance to please, Butskunks and dung hey, wait a minute,That’s just about the utter limit”
With a strong inter-est in photographyand music, CarletonGrange is his cultur-al cornucopia of cre-ativity. Perhaps oneday when you walkhis way you may belucky enough tohear the music heplays, drifting downthe street. His work,like the piano musiche plays, is accessi-ble to all and full ofCumbrian heart.
The passion is part of its charm so longmay the “Cumbrian’s Pen” continue tobring the thoughts of Howard Laws to
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Local PoetHoward Laws
HOWARD IS A NATIVE of Carlislewho has spent most of his life in
the county. In his own words, “Bornhere, so many yearsago, No fairer placethan this I know”.Obviously proud of hisheritage his latest col-lection of poems isentitled “Thoughts intowords via aCumbrian’s Pen”.
Having spent a privi-leged hour or two lis-tening to his poetryand prose and havingread his works, his titlespeaks as much abouthis work as his worktells tales of histhoughts. His work (on this page)“Stalwart City” echoes this senti-ment. The spark of inspiration whichtriggered the poem happened in assimple a setting as being stuck at thetraffic lights. With nowhere to go hecast a glance at the Citadel,“Sandstone Citadel, fortress bold, It’sprominent position holds”, the wordstripped off the tongue and the result-ant verses came naturally as he pro-gressed through the city he loves.
Maybe this natural flare and the trickof finding the right words at the mostunexpected of times is part of his her-itage. The son of a local Police Officer,he can trace his family tree back intime through his maternal grand-mother to that famous Cumbrianhuntsman; John Peel.
Having stepped into the world ofpoetry some 25 years ago, as “StalwartCity” hints, most of his inspiration istaken from everyday experiences andthe Cumbrian Countryside which hedelights to explore. Whether the
Stalwart CityGrand Carlisle, Border City strong,Local traditions brave and longThe site of many a stirring tale,O’erlooking Eden’s pleasant Vale.
Approaching from the southern side.Presents a fascinating ride, Proceeding then through Botchergate, A reconstruction scene, of late.
Towards Caeral Cross, still moving on,Which oft-times witnessed history born,Passing the station for the train Where travellers leave, then come again
Sandstone Citadel, fortress bold,Its prominent position holds,Entrance to city centre fairVia English Street, to Town Square.
Current buildings in concrete coldMerging with structures, centuries old,Ancient and modern side by side, Heart of a city, Cumbrian Pride.
Caldew and Eden flowing through,Cross Eden Bridge, Belah, Stanwix too,View both Cathedral and Castle fine, Surviving still, defying time.
Old stalwart Carlisle, ever new,Has residents so proud and true,With robust heart, it is alive, And will for centuries more, survive.
Creating history still, per se,Events occurring day by day,Its motto, firm, commends a lotTo all, “Be just and fear not”.
Howard Laws
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Opportunist thefts are somethingeveryone has to be wary of and whetherits push bikes, toys, general gardenequipment, an insecure window orshed door we all have to be prepared.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPSFOR VEHICLES
• Remove the stereo if you can
• Lock the doors and close the windows and sun roof when you leave the car- for any length oftime.
• Do not leave anything on display- even a jacket can seem like an appealing target for a thief.
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• Always lock your bike, even if you areleaving it for a couple of minutes.
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• Think about having your bike/Garden equipment security marked or engraved.
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AFTER YEARS of research intocommunication between part-
ners we are pleased to announcewe've cracked it. From now on wecan save thousands of relation-ships from;
unnecessary rows,
uncomfortable silences,
injury from flying objects,
Why ? Because we have discovered the real meaning tosome everyday phrases used by the ladies which have beenmisunderstood by their partners for years.
Gentlemen please study these points and see your lifeimprove.
‘Fine’: This is the word women use to end an argumentwhen they are right and you need to shut up.
‘5 Minutes’: If she is getting dressed, this means half anhour. Five minutes is only five minutes if youhave just been given five more minutes to watchthe match before helping around the house.
‘Nothing’: This is the calm before the storm. This meanssomething, and you should be on your toes...arguments that begin with nothing usually endin ‘fine’ above.
‘Go Ahead': This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbalstatement often misunderstood by men. A loudsigh means she thinks you are an idiot andwonders why she is wasting her time standinghere and arguing with you about nothing.(Refer above for the meaning of nothing.)
‘That's OK’: This is one of the most dangerous statements awoman can make to a man. That's okay meansshe wants to think long and hard before decid-ing how and when you will pay for your mistake.
‘Thanks’: A woman is thanking you, do not question, orfaint; just say ‘you’re welcome’. (I want to addin a clause here - this is true, unless she says'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she isnot thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you'rewelcome' as that will bring on a ‘whatever’.
‘Don't worry about it, I've got it’: Another dangerous state-ment, meaning this is something that a womanhas told a man to do several times, but is nowdoing it herself. This will later result in a manasking 'What's wrong?' For the woman'sresponse refer to ‘nothing’ above.
‘Whatever’: ... is a woman's way of saying Stuff You! Leavethe room immediately.
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Well, we can now simplify this all byexplaining 21 economic models with cows.
It is remarkable how much sense it allmakes from this real world perspective!
SOCIALISM. You have 2 cows. You giveone to your'neighbour.
COMMUNISM. You have 2 cows. TheState takes both and gives you some milk.
FASCISM. You have 2 cows. The Statetakes both and sells you some milk.
NAZISM. You have 2 cows. The Statetakes both and shoots you.
BUREAUCRATISM. You have 2 cows. TheState takes both, shoots one, milks theother, and then throws the milk away
TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM. You havetwo cows. You sell one and buy a bull.Your herd multiplies, and the economygrows. You sell them and retire on theincome.
SURREALISM. You have two giraffes. Thegovernment requires you take care har-monica lessons.
AN AMERICAN CORPORATION. Youhave two cows. You sell one, and force theother to produce the milk of four cows.Later, you hire a consultant to analysewhy the cow has dropped dead.
ENRON VENTURE CAPITALISM. Youhave two cows. You sell three of them toyour publicly listed company, using letterscredit opened by your brother-in-law atthe bank, then execute a debt/equity swapwith an associated general offer so thatyou get all four cows back, with a taxexemption for five cows. The milk rightsof the six cows are transferred to aCayman Island Company secretly ownedby the majority shareholder who sells therights to all seven cows back to your listedcompany. The annual report says thecompany owns eight cows, with an optionon one more. You sell one cow to buy anew president of the United States, leav-ing you with nine cows. No balance sheetprovided with the release. The public thenbuys your bull.
A FRENCH CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You go on strike, organise ariot, and block the roads, because youwant three cows.
A JAPANESE CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You redesign them so they areone-tenth the size of an ordinary cow andproduce twenty times the milk. You thencreate a clever cow cartoon image called'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide.
A GERMAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You re-engineer them so theylive for 100 years, eat once a month, andmilk themselves.
AN ITALIAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows, but you dont know where theyare. You decide to have coffee.
A RUSSIAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You count them and learn youhave five cows. You count them again andlearnyou have 42 cows. You count themagain and learn you have 2 cows. You stopcounting cows and open another bottle ofvodka.
A SWISS CORPORATION. You have5000 cows. None of them belong to you.You charge the owners for storing them.
CHINESE CORPORATION. You have twocows. You have 300 people milking them.You claim that you have full employment,and high bovine productivity. You arrestthe newsman who reported the real situa-tion.
AN INDIAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You worship them.
A BRITISH CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. Both are mad.
AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION. Youhave two cows. Business seems prettygood. You close the office and go for a fewbeers to celebrate.
A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION. Youhave two cows. The one on the left looksvery attractive.
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Hurray itsSummer!ITS TIME for Weddings, Gardens
Parties, Racenights and BBQ’s aswell as holidays – so whether itsBarbados, Bournemouth or the backgarden lets have a look at the fashionforecast for the next couple of months.
Leading the pack is the jump suit invarious guises from short and sportywith buttons, zips and ties detail in cot-tons and jersey. It’s great for the beach,sightseeing andearly eveningdrinks. Wear withflats or gladiatorsandals for arelaxed and com-fortable holidaylook.
For evening, wellthere’s no clearfavourite so it’sfinding the onethat suits youbest, be it knee,calf or anklelength. Styleoptions rangefrom harem,cropped, peg orslightly more fit-ted, in soft drap-ing jersey, wornwith statement jewellery. Shoes needto be high and strappy and clutch bagsremain oversized.
Nautical is a favourite that returns on aregular basis, whether your areinspired by the American Hamptons(remember High Society with GraceKelly) or the south of France St Tropezset.
White high waisted wide leg cottontrousers worn with the traditionalstriped white navy and red boat necksleeve Tee, or perhaps a simple crew ina block colour with a silk scarf tied atthe neck. For a fresher more modernlook try yellow and green stripes.
For the beach or on deck! All that’sneeded is a kaftan, white bikini, flipflops, over sized shades and jewellery,but come the cocktail hour it’s the maxi
dress in bold or psychedelic prints -detail is added on straps and underthe bust line for more interest
If however it’s navigating the broadsor sailing the west coast fromMaryport to Kippford the reality isprobably, crops, tee, deck shoes andkagool !!!! whatever the weather justremember colour!!!...
Dresses and cardigans - yes it couldbe just like grandma used to wear.The look is vintage so on dresses lookfor bows just under the bust line, or atthe waist… (bows are every where thisseason on shoes, handbags, & jack-ets). There really is something foreveryone from sassy shifts to floatyfeminine tea dresses. Dress with acardi and coloured tights for a girlylook, or slightly more casual under a
denim bomberjacket or for adressy one, youguessed - just addheels.
Cardigans areworn long or short,this applies to bothsleeves and lengthand they are agreat cover up,worn with dressesor teamed up withvest tops – if itworks for the firstlady! Interest isadded by way ofembroidery andlace.
Jackets - it’s in thedetail – look for
oversized and decorative buttons,large collars and decorative necklines– styles wise its bolero or cropped.Blazers are still in trend this seasonbut loose with a softly tailored look.
For weddings we all want to push toboat out, it’s an opportunity for us tomake an effort and get dressed up. Weall want to look for something differ-ent but just remember to look forstyles that suit you and that you arecomfortable and confident with. Theinterest comes from the styling, fabricand colour. Look for a well cut shift ina soft colour worn with a fittedcropped jacket in a bold print or visa-versa.
So that’s Summer taken care of letshope ours isn’t as short!!
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3 piece suit was £345now £150
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Did You Know?The only sound that doesn’t echo is
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The names of all the continents endwith the letter they start with.
Some 190 billion emails are sent daily- more than 2 million per second - by1,2 billion email senders. About 70%(133 billion emails) are spam andviruses. There are about 1,4 billionregistered email addresses.
Eskimos use refrigerators to keepfood from freezing.
The first time I see a jogger smiling,I’ll give it a try.
If it weren’t for the fact that the TV setand the fridge are so far apart, someof us wouldn’t get any exercise at all.
The only exercise some people get isjumping to conclusions, running downtheir friends, side-stepping responsi-
bility and pushing their luck.
The other day I was feeling that mybody has got completely out of shape.
So I got my doctor’s permission tojoin a fitness club and start exercising.
I had a look at all those machines inthe gym and decided to start with an
aerobics class for seniors. I bent,twisted, gyrated, jumped up and
down, and perspired for about anhour. But by the time I got myleotard on, the class was over.
Keeping Fit!
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Fashionby Susan of High Society
Hurray itsSummer!ITS TIME for Weddings, Gardens
Parties, Racenights and BBQ’s aswell as holidays – so whether itsBarbados, Bournemouth or the backgarden lets have a look at the fashionforecast for the next couple of months.
Leading the pack is the jump suit invarious guises from short and sportywith buttons, zips and ties detail in cot-tons and jersey. It’s great for the beach,sightseeing andearly eveningdrinks. Wear withflats or gladiatorsandals for arelaxed and com-fortable holidaylook.
For evening, wellthere’s no clearfavourite so it’sfinding the onethat suits youbest, be it knee,calf or anklelength. Styleoptions rangefrom harem,cropped, peg orslightly more fit-ted, in soft drap-ing jersey, wornwith statement jewellery. Shoes needto be high and strappy and clutch bagsremain oversized.
Nautical is a favourite that returns on aregular basis, whether your areinspired by the American Hamptons(remember High Society with GraceKelly) or the south of France St Tropezset.
White high waisted wide leg cottontrousers worn with the traditionalstriped white navy and red boat necksleeve Tee, or perhaps a simple crew ina block colour with a silk scarf tied atthe neck. For a fresher more modernlook try yellow and green stripes.
For the beach or on deck! All that’sneeded is a kaftan, white bikini, flipflops, over sized shades and jewellery,but come the cocktail hour it’s the maxi
dress in bold or psychedelic prints -detail is added on straps and underthe bust line for more interest
If however it’s navigating the broadsor sailing the west coast fromMaryport to Kippford the reality isprobably, crops, tee, deck shoes andkagool !!!! whatever the weather justremember colour!!!...
Dresses and cardigans - yes it couldbe just like grandma used to wear.The look is vintage so on dresses lookfor bows just under the bust line, or atthe waist… (bows are every where thisseason on shoes, handbags, & jack-ets). There really is something foreveryone from sassy shifts to floatyfeminine tea dresses. Dress with acardi and coloured tights for a girlylook, or slightly more casual under a
denim bomberjacket or for adressy one, youguessed - just addheels.
Cardigans areworn long or short,this applies to bothsleeves and lengthand they are agreat cover up,worn with dressesor teamed up withvest tops – if itworks for the firstlady! Interest isadded by way ofembroidery andlace.
Jackets - it’s in thedetail – look for
oversized and decorative buttons,large collars and decorative necklines– styles wise its bolero or cropped.Blazers are still in trend this seasonbut loose with a softly tailored look.
For weddings we all want to push toboat out, it’s an opportunity for us tomake an effort and get dressed up. Weall want to look for something differ-ent but just remember to look forstyles that suit you and that you arecomfortable and confident with. Theinterest comes from the styling, fabricand colour. Look for a well cut shift ina soft colour worn with a fittedcropped jacket in a bold print or visa-versa.
So that’s Summer taken care of letshope ours isn’t as short!!
High Society
Massive Reductionson ALL STOCK
Due to change in direction for Autumn/Winter
3 piece suit was £345now £150
17 swan streetlongtown
01228 792880
clearance
Did You Know?The only sound that doesn’t echo is
a duck’s quack.
The names of all the continents endwith the letter they start with.
Some 190 billion emails are sent daily- more than 2 million per second - by1,2 billion email senders. About 70%(133 billion emails) are spam andviruses. There are about 1,4 billionregistered email addresses.
Eskimos use refrigerators to keepfood from freezing.
The first time I see a jogger smiling,I’ll give it a try.
If it weren’t for the fact that the TV setand the fridge are so far apart, someof us wouldn’t get any exercise at all.
The only exercise some people get isjumping to conclusions, running downtheir friends, side-stepping responsi-
bility and pushing their luck.
The other day I was feeling that mybody has got completely out of shape.
So I got my doctor’s permission tojoin a fitness club and start exercising.
I had a look at all those machines inthe gym and decided to start with an
aerobics class for seniors. I bent,twisted, gyrated, jumped up and
down, and perspired for about anhour. But by the time I got myleotard on, the class was over.
Keeping Fit!
STEEDBESPOKE TAILORS EST. 1995
Gents made to measure suitsstarting from £695
and made to measure shirtsfrom £75
Gift Vouchers available
7 Junction Street, Carlisle12 Savile Row, London
For further detailscall Edwin on
01228 599555www.steed.co.uk 2 Cecil Street Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1 NL
07850 491527Email [email protected]
%
Yoga Dayat Scotby Village Hall
All day 21st November 10am - 4pm
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AFTER YEARS of research intocommunication between part-
ners we are pleased to announcewe've cracked it. From now on wecan save thousands of relation-ships from;
unnecessary rows,
uncomfortable silences,
injury from flying objects,
Why ? Because we have discovered the real meaning tosome everyday phrases used by the ladies which have beenmisunderstood by their partners for years.
Gentlemen please study these points and see your lifeimprove.
‘Fine’: This is the word women use to end an argumentwhen they are right and you need to shut up.
‘5 Minutes’: If she is getting dressed, this means half anhour. Five minutes is only five minutes if youhave just been given five more minutes to watchthe match before helping around the house.
‘Nothing’: This is the calm before the storm. This meanssomething, and you should be on your toes...arguments that begin with nothing usually endin ‘fine’ above.
‘Go Ahead': This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbalstatement often misunderstood by men. A loudsigh means she thinks you are an idiot andwonders why she is wasting her time standinghere and arguing with you about nothing.(Refer above for the meaning of nothing.)
‘That's OK’: This is one of the most dangerous statements awoman can make to a man. That's okay meansshe wants to think long and hard before decid-ing how and when you will pay for your mistake.
‘Thanks’: A woman is thanking you, do not question, orfaint; just say ‘you’re welcome’. (I want to addin a clause here - this is true, unless she says'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she isnot thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you'rewelcome' as that will bring on a ‘whatever’.
‘Don't worry about it, I've got it’: Another dangerous state-ment, meaning this is something that a womanhas told a man to do several times, but is nowdoing it herself. This will later result in a manasking 'What's wrong?' For the woman'sresponse refer to ‘nothing’ above.
‘Whatever’: ... is a woman's way of saying Stuff You! Leavethe room immediately.
Who Can Handle AWoman?
incorporating
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Telephone:513 [email protected]
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Colour copying and disk output.
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You SillyMooAFTER A FEW weeks teetering on the
edge of total economic and financialmeltdown it seems economic systems andtheir workings have pushed their way intothe need-to-know category.
Well, we can now simplify this all byexplaining 21 economic models with cows.
It is remarkable how much sense it allmakes from this real world perspective!
SOCIALISM. You have 2 cows. You giveone to your'neighbour.
COMMUNISM. You have 2 cows. TheState takes both and gives you some milk.
FASCISM. You have 2 cows. The Statetakes both and sells you some milk.
NAZISM. You have 2 cows. The Statetakes both and shoots you.
BUREAUCRATISM. You have 2 cows. TheState takes both, shoots one, milks theother, and then throws the milk away
TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM. You havetwo cows. You sell one and buy a bull.Your herd multiplies, and the economygrows. You sell them and retire on theincome.
SURREALISM. You have two giraffes. Thegovernment requires you take care har-monica lessons.
AN AMERICAN CORPORATION. Youhave two cows. You sell one, and force theother to produce the milk of four cows.Later, you hire a consultant to analysewhy the cow has dropped dead.
ENRON VENTURE CAPITALISM. Youhave two cows. You sell three of them toyour publicly listed company, using letterscredit opened by your brother-in-law atthe bank, then execute a debt/equity swapwith an associated general offer so thatyou get all four cows back, with a taxexemption for five cows. The milk rightsof the six cows are transferred to aCayman Island Company secretly ownedby the majority shareholder who sells therights to all seven cows back to your listedcompany. The annual report says thecompany owns eight cows, with an optionon one more. You sell one cow to buy anew president of the United States, leav-ing you with nine cows. No balance sheetprovided with the release. The public thenbuys your bull.
A FRENCH CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You go on strike, organise ariot, and block the roads, because youwant three cows.
A JAPANESE CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You redesign them so they areone-tenth the size of an ordinary cow andproduce twenty times the milk. You thencreate a clever cow cartoon image called'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide.
A GERMAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You re-engineer them so theylive for 100 years, eat once a month, andmilk themselves.
AN ITALIAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows, but you dont know where theyare. You decide to have coffee.
A RUSSIAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You count them and learn youhave five cows. You count them again andlearnyou have 42 cows. You count themagain and learn you have 2 cows. You stopcounting cows and open another bottle ofvodka.
A SWISS CORPORATION. You have5000 cows. None of them belong to you.You charge the owners for storing them.
CHINESE CORPORATION. You have twocows. You have 300 people milking them.You claim that you have full employment,and high bovine productivity. You arrestthe newsman who reported the real situa-tion.
AN INDIAN CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. You worship them.
A BRITISH CORPORATION. You havetwo cows. Both are mad.
AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION. Youhave two cows. Business seems prettygood. You close the office and go for a fewbeers to celebrate.
A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION. Youhave two cows. The one on the left looksvery attractive.
Cumbria’s most experienceddesign and team offer you theBEST VALUE in both digital andtraditional print and design
... from your own diskfile or ourartwork, with print runs as lowor as high as you need... all atGUARANTEED BEST VALUEprices... and no VAT!
250 full-colour cards for only£39 from your PDF file, or just£57 with our super artworkincluded! Superfast service.
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Why conserveWild Plants?After our well received article onBumblebees last month we thought wewould continue the theme with a littleinsight on how our wild flowers are far-ing across the countryside.
CONSERVING wild plants in theirnatural habitats is
about more than plants,wildlife and ecosystems –it is about people and ourneed for food, medicines,fresh air and water, shel-ter, and a clean andhealthy environment inwhich to live. Two thirds ofthe ‘services’ provided bynature to mankind are nowin decline worldwide, andthe ability of the planet’secosystems to sustainfuture generations can nolonger be taken for granted.
The native wild flowers ofour countryside are cham-pioned by the NationalCharity Plantlife who takeunder their care a total of101 species which alsoincludes vascular plants,stoneworts, mosses,lichens, fungi and even analgae. This year they areasking members of localcommunities like ours totake a 1km walk, whereverthey like, and record theflowers that they see usinga recording sheet whichcan be downloaded fromtheir website.
This survey is the only oneof its kind in the entire UKand provides an invaluableinsight into the state of ourfloral friends as well as giv-ing us the excuse to take alittle wander into our sur-rounding countryside.
You could walk along theRiver Eden and RickerbyPark, through the woods,over the fields or even
record what you see on your way towork or school. If you’re lucky enoughyou may even spot Grass-of-Parnassus (currently in flower now)(picture) the emblem wild flower forour County. This flower has the dis-tinction of appearing on the countyarms of Cumbria. The name is inher-ited from ancient Greece. Evidentlythe cattle on Mount Parnassus appre-ciated the plant; hence it was an ‘hon-orary grass'. With Saxifrage bluebells,yarrow and butterbur and the redclover on the local sports fields thereis a whole world of wild flowers to dis-cover.
Over the last centuryhuman activity has forcedan incalculable number ofspecies to the verge ofextinction. Current esti-mates put the rate of lossas high as one plant percounty every two years.Let’s hope some of theexamples which we havefeatured throughout thisarticle remain part of ourcommunity for many yearsto come.
The survey, which alsogives you a helpful guideto identifying wildflowersfinishes in October soplease make sure yours isreturned by the end ofSeptember at the latest.
Further details atwww.plantlife.org.uk
Top photo: Hawthorn -Spiny tree-shrub withbunches of flowers appear-ing after the bright greenleaves, which are deeplydivided. Deep red fruitwhich appears fromAugust.
Second photo from top:Grass of Parnassus
Lower 2 photos: Bluebell -Voted Britain’s most popularwild flower in a Plantlifepoll, the UK is the interna-tional stronghold for thenative Bluebell. In fact wehave between 25% and 50%of the world's population!
floods of 2005, the Foot and MouthOutbreak or a fragment of black binliner caught in barbed wire on theSolway coast, Cumbria is truly inspira-tional. Believing a sense of humour tobe one of life’s essentials it also findsitself winding its way into his words, nomore so than in “Phew!”, where thesocks of Johnny inspire the lines, “Ifthey’d a whiff of Stilton cheese, At leastthey’d stand a chance to please, Butskunks and dung hey, wait a minute,That’s just about the utter limit”
With a strong inter-est in photographyand music, CarletonGrange is his cultur-al cornucopia of cre-ativity. Perhaps oneday when you walkhis way you may belucky enough tohear the music heplays, drifting downthe street. His work,like the piano musiche plays, is accessi-ble to all and full ofCumbrian heart.
The passion is part of its charm so longmay the “Cumbrian’s Pen” continue tobring the thoughts of Howard Laws to
Who’s WhoYou can send in an article and photo of any person living in themagazine distribution area; send to [email protected]
Local PoetHoward Laws
HOWARD IS A NATIVE of Carlislewho has spent most of his life in
the county. In his own words, “Bornhere, so many yearsago, No fairer placethan this I know”.Obviously proud of hisheritage his latest col-lection of poems isentitled “Thoughts intowords via aCumbrian’s Pen”.
Having spent a privi-leged hour or two lis-tening to his poetryand prose and havingread his works, his titlespeaks as much abouthis work as his worktells tales of histhoughts. His work (on this page)“Stalwart City” echoes this senti-ment. The spark of inspiration whichtriggered the poem happened in assimple a setting as being stuck at thetraffic lights. With nowhere to go hecast a glance at the Citadel,“Sandstone Citadel, fortress bold, It’sprominent position holds”, the wordstripped off the tongue and the result-ant verses came naturally as he pro-gressed through the city he loves.
Maybe this natural flare and the trickof finding the right words at the mostunexpected of times is part of his her-itage. The son of a local Police Officer,he can trace his family tree back intime through his maternal grand-mother to that famous Cumbrianhuntsman; John Peel.
Having stepped into the world ofpoetry some 25 years ago, as “StalwartCity” hints, most of his inspiration istaken from everyday experiences andthe Cumbrian Countryside which hedelights to explore. Whether the
Stalwart CityGrand Carlisle, Border City strong,Local traditions brave and longThe site of many a stirring tale,O’erlooking Eden’s pleasant Vale.
Approaching from the southern side.Presents a fascinating ride, Proceeding then through Botchergate, A reconstruction scene, of late.
Towards Caeral Cross, still moving on,Which oft-times witnessed history born,Passing the station for the train Where travellers leave, then come again
Sandstone Citadel, fortress bold,Its prominent position holds,Entrance to city centre fairVia English Street, to Town Square.
Current buildings in concrete coldMerging with structures, centuries old,Ancient and modern side by side, Heart of a city, Cumbrian Pride.
Caldew and Eden flowing through,Cross Eden Bridge, Belah, Stanwix too,View both Cathedral and Castle fine, Surviving still, defying time.
Old stalwart Carlisle, ever new,Has residents so proud and true,With robust heart, it is alive, And will for centuries more, survive.
Creating history still, per se,Events occurring day by day,Its motto, firm, commends a lotTo all, “Be just and fear not”.
Howard Laws
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In this way, regular consumption ofbeer eliminates the weaker braincells, making the brain a faster andmore efficient machine.
... and that, Norm is
why you always feel
smarter after a few
beers.”
Cheers!? Bottoms Up?WELL, YOU SEE NORM
its like this... a herd ofbuffalo can only move as fastas the slowest buffalo.
And when the herd is hunt-
ed, it is the slowest and
weakest ones at the back that
are killed first.
This natural selection is goodfor the herd as a wholebecause the general speedand health of the wholegroup keeps improving by the regularkilling of the weakest members.
In much the same way the human braincan only operate as fast as the slowestbrain cells.
Now as we know excessive intake of alco-hol kills brain cells. But naturally, itattacks the slowest and weakest brain cellsfirst.
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Dear Residents
THE REOPENING of the footbridge atWetheral Station on the 18th June
brought to an end the weeks of frustra-tion for users who had to walk the longway round. Now the adjoining 93 Stepsare out of action whilst remedial work iscarried out to comply with safety stan-dards.
John Robinson, for many years theCounty Councillor for the WetheralWard, retired in June and he has beensucceeded by Nick Marriner of WarwickHall. I would like to welcome Nick and Ilook forward to working with him onyour behalf.
After the flooding in January of this yearthe footpath, from the Ferry Landing inWetheral to the Woods, eroded thuscausing a serious hazard. This has nowbeen temporarily repaired by the placingof a wooden bridge over the affectedarea. Two additional InterpretationPanels have recently been sited along theRiver Eden, one at Froddle Crook, andthe other at Low House, Armathwaite.
I have been a Governor of CumwhintonSchool for 10 years, chairing initially theCurriculum Committee then theBuildings, Health and Safety Committeeand latterly as Chair of Governors.Unfortunately, due to an increasingworkload in my capacity as PortfolioHolder for Performance andDevelopment on the Executive of CarlisleCity Council, I feel it is time to hand overthe reins. Mrs Angie Fullerton will betaking up the mantle and a newHeadmistress will be in situ by the begin-ning of January. I wish them well.
On the 7th July Ihad the honour ofbeing invited torepresent CarlisleCity Council at theRoyal Garden Partyat BuckinghamPalace.Unfortunately, I took the Cumbrianweather with me as it was one of thewettest Garden Parties on record !!
Sue Oliver and my wife Kay enteredWetheral Village in the Cumbria inBloom Competition on the 15th July. Imust say the village looked immaculate,no litter or dog fouling. Thanks mustgo to all the residents who worked sohard to tidy their gardens, the BowlingClub, Play Group and Scouts, plus thevolunteers who tidied up The Green andcollected the litter. The result will beannounced on the 3rd September.
I am now the longest serving member ofWetheral Parish Council with 35 yearsservice. This is a community role andover the years I have represented bothWetheral and Scotby Wards. Now Ihave been co-opted as a Ward Memberfor Cotehill and Cumwhinton.
At the Annual General Meeting of theNorthwest Local Authorities EmployersOrganisation on the 23rd July whichwas held in Bolton, I was elected toserve on the Executive.
On a personal note Kay and I are leav-ing Wetheral and moving to a bungalowin Scotby. We have spent 22 happyyears in Wetheral, 19 in Cumwhintonand now Scotby.
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Chef’s NotesWith new Head Chef Paul Taylor at theCrown Hotel Wetheral.
Spicy MarinatedPork Loin withHarissa Dip
Try somethingdifferent with the wow
factor on the BBQ!
Serves 12-15
Ingredients
Half Loin of Pork (trimmed of fat andscored)30g Fennel Seeds30g Dried Chilli Seed Flakes20g Coriander Seeds20g Smoked paprika5g Sea Salt5g Crack Black pepper500ml Olive Oil
HARISSA DIP
5 Fresh Red Chillies2 Sweet Red Peppers2 large Pinches Saffron Strands2 tsp Tomato PureeSea salt10g Fresh CorianderCrack Black Pepper1Ltr Mayonnaise
Method
HARISSA DIP
1. Remove the seeds from the chillies& sweet peppers, roughly chopand place in a blender
2. Add to it the saffron, coriander &tomato puree then blitz – scrapedown the side of the blender thenblitz again. Season to taste.
3. Add the mix to the mayonnaiseand stir in. Leave in fridge to keepcool.
PORK MARINADE
1. Place the fennel seed, chilli flakes& coriander in blender and whizup to a fine powder
2. Place in a bowl with the olive oil,salt & black pepper, smokedpaprika and stir.
3. Massage the marinade into thepork loin and then place in a fridgefor 6 hours.
4. When ready to cook seal the loinfor 4-5 minutes either side on theBBQ then place into a roasting tray.Cook on 200oc for about 40 minutesuntil cooked.
5. Bring back out to the BBQ andplace on a low heat, Carve it downand serve with Harissa Dip.
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Will you havethe funds toenjoy yourretirement?
DUE TO INCREASES in lifeexpectancy and a decline in birth
rates since the "baby boomer" genera-tion were born we continue to live in anaging society. In 2007 the number ofBritons aged 65 and over exceeded thenumber under 16 for the first time.*
Graph source: Government ActuariesDepartment 2004, Population Projections.ONS 2006, Population Trends
The generation of people nowapproaching retirement have a com-pletely different attitude and approachto life than the generations beforethem. They are comfortable with theidea of servicing debt throughout theirworking life and are used to havingluxuries that their parents onlydreamed of.
This generation has also been affectedby the well-documented problems suf-fered by pension schemes.
Equity release will be a focal part offinancial planning for this generation,whether to maintain the lifestyle theywere accustomed to before retirementor to help them manage their debts andincome shortfalls.
What is equity release?Put simply equity release allows you torelease tax-free cash from your hometo boost your finances in retirement,without the need to move.
There are three different types ofequity release products:
1. Lifetime MortgageA lifetime mortgage is a form of equi-ty release scheme where a loan issecured against your property to pro-vide you with a tax free cash lumpsum or a regular income to spend asyou wish, typically with no monthlyrepayments to meet.
The loan plus interest is eventuallypaid back when the home is sold,when you move into long term care,or when you and your partner die.
2. Home Reversion
With a home reversion plan you sellpart or your entire home to a rever-sion plan company in exchange for atax-free cash lump sum and a guaran-teed lifetime lease with no monthlyrepayments to meet.
3. Drawdown LifetimeMortgage
A drawdown lifetime mortgagehas the same advantages anddisadvantages as a lifetimemortgage with the main differ-ence being you don't request thefull sum of money available to
you immediately. Instead, you decideon a maximum amount of equity youwant to release and 'drawdown' thecash in stages when you need it.
Equity release is a huge financialcommitment and therefore it is vitalthat you are protected. We only rec-ommend SHIP (Safe HomeIncome Plan) approved equityrelease plans, which come with astandard set of safety guaranteeswhich include:
• The right to remain in your homefor as long as you choose
• The freedom to move to anotherproperty without financial penalty(subject to lenders' criteria)
• That you will receive a cash lumpsum or a regular income
• That you will never fall into nega-tive equity no matter what hap-pens to house prices in the future
"By the end of 2010, theInstitute of Actuaries forecastthat the equity release market
will reach £2 billion"†Sources: † Institute of Actuaries, Equity Releasereport 2005.
What's driving the equity releasemarket?• Ageing population is increasing the
target market • Life expectancy will continue to rise • Longer retirement places mounting
strain on finances • For many, the attempt to close the
savings gap is too little, too late • Erosion of state benefits • Decrease in employer’s
contributions • House price rises have increased
wealth held in property • Changing attitudes towards
property • Growth in product providers and
press coverage
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Quotes“Not all those who wander are lost”.
- J R R Tolkien
“A journey of a thousand milesmust begin with a single step”
- Lao-Tsu
“Who is wise? He that learnsfrom everyone. Who is powerful?
He that governs his passions.Who is rich? He that is content.
Who is that? Nobody.”- Benjamin Franklin
“Only put off until tomorrowwhat you are willing to die
having left undone”- Pablo Picasso
“The meek shall inherit the earth”- Jesus Christ
“Everything you can imagineis real”
- Pablo Picasso
“The talent for being happyis appreciating and likingwhat you have, instead of
what you don't have.”- Woody Allen
“When you want to test thedepths of a stream, don't use
both feet.”- Chinese proverb
“Do not remove a fly fromyour friend's forehead with
a hatchet.”- Chinese proverb
“Experience is a comb whichnature gives to men when
they are bald.”- Chinese proverb
“A fool’s bolt may sometimeshit the mark.”
- Proverb
“Peace is the masterpiece of reason.”- J Muller
“People throw stones only at treeswhich have fruit on them.”
- Proverb
“People who never have timeare those who do least.”
- Lichtenberg
“That is not possible whichis impossible.”- Hitopadesa
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Warwick on EdenMemorial Hall
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£2.50 for over 50s - £3.50 for under 50s Contact: Maggie Robinson 01228 56078
The Carlisle Healthy Networks Projecthas kindly sponsored the yoga and tai chi
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All general enquiries:
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DearNeighboursTHE GREEK GODDESS of spring
may be leaving us on a warm sum-mer wind, but it is a warmth whichmay well lead to many of our thoughtsturning to a holiday or time off schoolor work.
These thoughts and this month’s poetictheme lead me to the words of JamesDent who said “A perfect summer day iswhen the sun is shining, the breeze isblowing, the birds are singing, and thelawn mower is broken”.
Echoing this sentiment I hope thisissue finds you in the garden, withnothing other to do than take five min-utes to yourself and enjoy this monthsedition.
With the usual great financial andfashion features and fantastic competi-tions sit back, enjoy the sun and maybeeven try to spot some of our local wild-flowers in your own garden (see page 12)
Until next time….Best wishes
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WindfarmUpdateIt has recently been reported that theinquiry into the windfarm will begin onTuesday the 20th October. Three dayshave been allocated to ensure the plan-ning inspector gets to hear the voicesof everyone concerned.
The inquiry will also consider anappeal against the meteorological mastwhich was refused in December.
More information can be found atwww.againstnewlandswindfarm.co.uk,who concerned by the short time scaleare seeking donations to their cause.“After consulting our solicitor we havebeen informed that the amount weneed to raise in order to pay for expertsis around £25,000”
We will keep you updated.
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Dancing for Children and AdultsEvery Thursday at Warwick on Eden Memorial Hall &
Warwick Bridge School
Splitz specialises in modern jazz/ street dance to popular andchart music. Established in Hexham and Warwick Bridge for
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