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DearNeighboursALL THAT CRICKET on the telly!

TThe quintessential sound ofleather on willow on a Summer after-noon betraying the fact that up here inCarlisle we are hundreds of miles awayfrom the Cream Teas of Lords anddrowning in yet more Summer rain.

Never mind, there is always the hope ofan Indian Summer to hang on to. Asthe nights draw in and the holidayshave been left behind it may seem thebest of the year has been left behind,but there is still much to enjoy.

As the trees shed their leaves and con-tinue in their natural cycle so itappears the recession may also beturning, but this time for the positive.

Never has it been a better time to sup-port your local businesses and keepyour pound local. So this month whilstyou enjoy your puzzles and articlesremember the advertisers who make itall possible.

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There’s aGrowingInterest inAllotments!HOW MANY PEOPLE think that

the typical allotment holder is anold man in a flat cap who shouts atyou? If this ever was true, it certainly isno longer! Read on.

There is growing evidence that allot-ments are good for people and good forthe environment..

There are many benefits from owningand working an allotment garden.

First of all there are the obviousHealth Benefits:

The impact of 'green exercise', as it hasbeen called, on physical and mentalhealth is of increasing interest to med-ical professionals. Social and therapeu-tic horticulture, as they call it

Digging, lifting, carrying, bending &stretching – some say you're better offgoing to the allotment than to the gym,and it's much cheaper!

Enjoying an allotment also seems to begood for your mental health & welfare.Some say "It's good for the soul andmind", "Somewhere to get away to,with a bit of peace & quiet, where youcan clear your head", "Our own piece ofheaven on earth" , "A place to think."

Allotments can give you a sense ofachievement and wellbeing and give yourmind something positive to focus on.

Then there are the Healthy EatingBenefits:

There is evidence to show that therecan be long term health benefits fromeating a diet high in fruit and vegeta-bles. In addition you can control howyour fruit & veg. is grown; the qualityargument – you know what you're eat-ing and you know what's gone into it,how it's been produced. You can con-trol the amount of pesticide that's usedor do away with it altogether if youwant to grow organic produce.

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Quotes“An idea is salvation by

imagination.”— Frank Lloyd Wright

“I am not young enough to knoweverything.”– Oscar Wilde

“I am extraordinarily patient,provided I get my own way

in the end.”– Margaret Thatcher

“Time is the fire in whichwe burn.”

– Gene Rodenberry

WalkingWalking can add minutes to your life;this enables you at 85 to spend an addi-tional 5 months in a nursing home at£1200 per month.

My grandad started walking 5 miles aday when he was 60. Now he’s 95 yearsold and we don’t know where he is.

I like long walks, especially when theyare taken by people who annoy me.

I have to walk early in the morningbefore my brain figures out what I’mdoing.

Every time I hear that filthy word ‘exer-cise’ I wash my mouth out with choco-late; I do have flabby thighs but mystomach covers them.

If you’re going to try cross-country ski-ing, start with a small country.

We all get heavier as we get olderbecause there’s a lot more informationin our heads. Thats my story, and I’msticking to it.

The advantage of exercising every dayis so when you die, they’ll say, “Well shelooks good doesn’t she?”

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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 9

Catering & EventsBounce Trampolines page 4

Blues Festival page 10

MR Marquees page 4

Pampered Chef page 4

Pink Leaf Catering page 4

ChildcareLouise English Childminder page 10

Stone Eden Nursery page 13

CleaningCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 0759 055 8633

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GreenBins Tel: 534648

Chimney Sweep page 3

Coach & Mini Bus HireAlastair Cook Mini Bus Service page 10

Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777) page 3

Driving InstructorsRoland Lawson (Tel: 546010) page 16

Electrical Appliances/RepairsNorthern Vacuums (524065) page 5Ian Fraser at DC Electrical page 1

ElectriciansGreg Metcalfe (01768 896241) page 3

Entertainment & LeisureSplitz Dancing Tel:562118 page 10

Financial ServicesSaint & Co page 3Financial Concepts page 3

Funeral ServicesJohn Tremble (Tel: 594831)Cumbria Memorials

Health & BeautyYoga Day page 4

Aspire Lifestyle page 9

Home HelpBlue Bird Home Care Tel:591131

Jewellery RepairPeter Fletcher page 9

MenswearSteed Tel: 599555 page 9

OpticianDolores Marshall (409404) page 3

Painters & DecoratorsIan Hodgson Tel: 541164 page 3Decor8 Tel: 594445 page 3

PhotographyPaul Mortimer Tel: 016974 73430PictureU Tel: 540 204 page 3

Piano TuitionAndrew Plant page 2

PlumbingJohn Fisher Tel: 560791 page 6David Howe page 6

PrintingQIC Print: qicprint.co.uk page 1

PropertyBulman Properties Tel: 819888

Trade Windows page 7

RestaurantsThe Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4Botchergate Tandoori page 4

Vets & PetsCoomara Veterinary Practice page 1

Pet Sitting Tel:577470 page 2

Village HallWarwick and others page 13

WomanswearHigh Society Tel: 792880 page 8

Useful DialsChildline 0800 1111

Child Protect (NSPCC) 0808 800 5000

Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677

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Drugs Helpline 0800 776600

Electric Emergencies (United Utilities)0800 195 4141

Environment Agency 0800 807 060

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Highways & Potholes 0845 609 6609

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Recycle White Goods 817200

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MANY INVESTORS who last sum-mer managed to lock away their

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Presently for UK equities the averagehistoric dividend yield relative to cashis close to a record high and suggestsgood equity value but before clientsconsider other asset classes in order toincrease their income or potential cap-ital growth, it is strongly recommend-ed that they take IndependentFinancial Advice to ensure that anyinvestment meets their risk profile andthat they fully understand the greaterrisks involved with Equities, property,fixed interest and commodities. A bigconcern is those retired people whohave seen a drop of over 75% in theinterest rates on their savings and wewould urge these clients to find a goodindependent adviser and ask for areview.

Please remember that other forms ofinvestment carry a greater degree ofrisk and that the value of the invest-ments can fall as well as rise and it isimperative that you seek advice priorto investing.


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Nate thought about what he coulddo to save the world. He decided ifhe could get in front of the boulderhe could deflect it and it wouldmiss the lever. Nate slithered quick-ly to intersect the boulder. Theboulder ran over Nate, but it was, infact, deflected, leaving history toconclude that is was better Natethan lever.

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Dear Resident

THE REFURBISHMENT of WetheralStation is now complete with the

reopening of the 93 steps. This projecthas cost in excess of £1M and I earnestlyhope you will use the train more often. Iam lobbying Northern Rail to increasethe number of “stopping”trains at Wetheral andwill bring the subject upagain when I attend theAGM of the Tyne ValleyCommunity RailPartnership at Hexhamlater this month.

A topic of the moment is“Allotments”. A recentGovernment survey foundthat the demand for allot-ments is at an all timehigh, and several localpeople have approached me in the hopethat I can assist them in finding a suit-able plot. Unfortunately the ParishCouncil does not have any available landand the City Council has a lengthy wait-ing list (approx 170). Does anyone havegarden space to spare and would be will-ing to make it available? (Please contactme on 01228 810010)

“Does anyone havegarden space to spare

and would be willing tomake it available?”

Cumbria County Council has at lastawarded Connect Roads, part of theBalfour Beatty Group, the PFI contractfor the construction of the CarlisleNorthern Development Route. The8 km new carriageway will bypassCarlisle around the west of the city fromthe A595 Newby West/ Peter LaneJunction to the M6 Junction 44Roundabout. The first section throughKingmoor Park will open in October 2011with the remainder in Spring 2012.Carlisle City will then have less carbonemissions making for a healthier envi-ronment.

Congratulations to

a) Wetheral Village residents for achiev-ing runner-up status in the Cumbria inBloom Tidy Large Village competition.

Councillor’s Corner

b) Graham and Lynn on acquiring theWheatsheaf Pub in Wetheral from PunchTaverns.

c) Rev’d Gary Cregeen – Now Rural Deanof Brampton.

d) Rev’d David Craven on hisappointment as Rector ofCroglin, Holme Eden andWetheral with Warwick.

The 12th-18th October was“Local Democracy Week”throughout the Country andCarlisle City Council intro-duced a political debate, vialive Facebook, aimed atSecondary School pupils andfor the Primary Schoolpupils election of a “YoungMayor” who will shadow the

Mayor of Carlisle for a 12 months period.

On the 20th October the Public Inquiry,lasting 3 days, commences regarding theappeal by Bolsterstones. Their planningapplication for 3 Windturbines near thevillage of Cumwhinton was rejected byCarlisle City Council’s Development

Control Committee. Lawyers acting forthe City Council and the Action Group“Againstnewlandswindfarm” will presentthe legal case, but local people will alsopresent their views.

When I am asked “What is the most fre-quent public request for help?”, theanswer is “Overgrowing hedges and treeseither between neighbours or impedingthe footway.” May I point out that thereis a legal height requirement for hedgesbetween neighbours and it is illegal toobstruct the public footway with eitheroverhanging hedges or trees. So pleasecut your hedges and trees back to preventconflict with your neighbours or the gen-eral public.

With kind regards

Cllr Barry Ogilvie Earp

Tel: 01228 810010

E-mail: [email protected]

‘Againstnewlandswindfarm’ willpresent the legal case, but local

people will also present their views.’


THE SCOTBY pre-school has scoopeda community award which will allow

it to take its toddlers intothe 21st century.

Online whizzes: Three-year-olds Jamie Tarrant, left, andRobert Brown, get to gripswith an educational game atScotby pre-school

Scotby pre-school, which is based inScotby’s village hall, near Carlisle, haspicked up a BT Community Connectionsaward which will give the group a laptopand free wireless internet access for ayear.

It will make a huge difference to the tod-dlers, aged between two and four, whouse the pre-school, allowing them to betaught things that may have otherwisebeen impossible in the village hall sur-roundings.

Sonja Thompson, the pre-school’s man-ager, explained: “Its great for the chil-dren to introduce them to the internet,and it gives access to different things.

“Because we work in the village hall wehave to put everything away each day buthaving the internet means we can zoomin on something without all the prepara-tion and access things immediately.”

The pre-school aims to give childrenfrom Scotby and the surrounding areas agrounding in the early principles ofmaths and science, as well as an under-

standing of the environment.

Now, with the ability to go online, thechildren are also able toget to grips with computersoftware.

“The computers andinternet will enhancewhat they are doing andthe things that we can

offer them,” explained Sonja.

“Some of the children do use computersat home and sometimes they help thelittle ones who’ve never seen onebefore, so it has a knock-on effect.”

Over 2,300 community groups fromacross the country applied for an award,almost twice as many as last year.

In the past winners have used the awardto improve their communications, buildwebsites and enhance what they canoffer their users.

Telephone; 07751 987135 or e-mail [email protected]

Scotby Pre-school awarded a BT laptop to get online.

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Chef’s NotesWith new Head Chef Paul Taylor at theCrown Hotel Wetheral.

This month our wild mushrooms areperfect for a great main course, whynot try this—

Wild MushroomRisotto withParmesan & WhiteTruffle OilServes 4

300g Arborio Rice3 Shallots1 Celery Stick3pts Vegetable Stock100g Butter50g Girolle Mushrooms1pkt Dried Porcini Mushrooms50g Brown Cop Mushrooms50g Oyster Mushrooms2tbsp Grated Parmesan2tbsp Marscapone CheeseSea Salt & Pepper1Tbsp Chopped Chives

1/ Bring the stock to the boil and keepsimmering. 2/ Heat half of the butter in a deep heavybottomed pan, add the chopped shallots,chopped celery and sweat off until soft.

3/ Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutesthen add a ladel at a time of the stock.Stir all the time until the liquid has allabsorbed.

4/ Empty the contents of the dried mush-rooms into a bowl then just cover withboiling water until soft, drain and keepboth mushrooms & water aside.

5/ In a frying pan sweat off the mush-rooms until golden brown along with theporcini then add to the risotto.

6/ Add the porcini water to the risotto, atthis point the risotto should be firm tothe bite, add salt & pepper.

7/ Stir in the marscapone chees giving acreamy moist texture, check the season-ing and divide between 4 warm plates.

8/ Scatter the parmesan and chives overand serve.

Enjoy!

To book at The ConservatoryRestaurant or Walton’s Bar

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Yoga Dayat Scotby Village Hall

All day 21st November 10am - 4pm

with VEGETARIAN LUNCHby No.17 Cockermouth

Cost £20 - in aid of HOSPICE AT HOME

Workshops by local teachers, e.g.:

RELAXATIONMEDITATION · YOGA

Telephone: 01228 513 752

A little boy was attending his first wedding. Afterthe service, his cousin asked him, “How manywomen can a man marry?”“Sixteen,” the boy responded.His cousin was amazed that he had an answerso quickly. “How do you know that?”“Easy”, the little boy said. “All you have to do isadd it up, like the Bishop said: 4 better, 4 worse,4 richer, 4 poorer.”

Using Desk TopApplications

Course commencing Tues 3rd Nov 09

at Heads Nook Village Hall 10am – 12 noon

This course includes:How to load and exit from a

desk top publishing application

How to create documents that havetext and images,

(posters - leaflets - newsletters)

How to print and save the documentsThis course is operated through “First Steps”

(Cumbria County Council Adult Education)

The cost £5.00 for the 10 hour courseFuture courses—

An Introduction to Digital Photography

Computing for Beginners

An Introduction to the Internet(These may be at other village halls in Wetheral parish)

If you are interested in any of these courses:

Contact – Sue TarrantVillage Hall Development Officer

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Yoga - Posture,Relaxation andmore...

EVERY psychosomatic or functionaldisorder is the outcome of stress

and strain giving rise to tension whichgives rise to imbalance in glandular andmuscle actions, therefore training thebody to relax is vital, yoga practisehelps the body to relax and during aweekly class we are taught relaxationtechniques.

The postures in yoga are called asanaand they are used to correct an individ-uals posture and can also bring aboutchange at a psychological level.

They are usually practised slowly andthis slowness strengthens the nervoussystem and helps in strengthening thebody, both mentally and physically.

Yoga means yoke or union and as suchis the union between mind body andsoul. Rather than blocking out thought

by playing an ipod in keeping fit, yogaencourages participants to be aware ofthe movement and thus the unionbetween mind and body is said to bringincreased benefits to the body.

The slow stretching of the muscles overthe skeletal system brings about betteror increased mobility, throughout oneslifespan, if one practises yoga regularly.The yogis who invented these postures600 B.C. are said to have watched ani-mals and how they kept relativelymobile throughout their lifespan,whereas human movement degenerat-ed with age. Animals inspire most ofthe postures and as such postures arenamed after animals they also have aSanskrit name.

Good health depends on proper breath-ing, not only your physical health, butyour mental power happiness and theability to relax depend on how you useyour lungs. It is very important to havecorrect breathing habits if you want tolive a life of continued vitality and berelatively free from disease.

More Handles

... a little insight into runningtheir own local business, byMike and Stephanie Hunt,Carolyn and Paul Rheinbach

What did you do before MoreHandles?

Paul & Carolyn have both worked forour major supplier Carlisle Brass formany years, Mike worked at BarclaysBank for 15 years and Stephanie was insigns and printing.

Why did you decide to give thisup to specialise in door handlesand window furniture?

The growing trend towards people feel-ing confident buying online opened upthe opportunity for a good business insupplying door furniture over the inter-net. We also felt that we could providea more specialist choice to local tradethrough the showroom.

What can you tell us about a reg-ular day?

The day starts with processing all theinternet orders and phone calls, order-ing and collecting stock and then pack-ing and despatching the orders. Weaim to get as many orders out the sameday as they are received – which givesus a very unique position in the market,but also makes for a very busy environ-ment.

How has life changed in a year?

We just keep getting busier, and ournew websites MORE LOCKS andMORE SWITCHES will be online thismonth allowing us to expand our range.We have recently doubled the size ofour premises to cope with the growth intrade, and now have 6 people workinghere.

Why are you so much better thanNational DIY stores?

We’re a specialist company and thatmakes all the difference. Our productrange is huge which means we can cater

Spotlight on a local business for all styles and budgets, and we aregenuinely interested in helping cus-tomers find the right products. As wedeal directly with the manufacturersour prices and quality are always bet-ter.

What’s the furthest your onlinesales have reached?

We try and keep sales to the UK mar-ket at the moment, but we have senthandles to Europe, USA and Thailand.

Being responsible for your busi-ness, is it difficult to switch offonce the doors to the store havebeen locked?

There’s always work to do and youcould work 24/7, but the benefit withan internet business is even whenwe’re closed we’re open!

What is the biggest project youhave helped out on?

We’ve had all kinds of interesting cus-tomers; Ancient Castles, HistoricHouses, Film Studio work, ChelseaFlower Show projects, Museums,Hotels, Motor Yachts, and through ourinterior design clients some houses ofthe rich and famous!

How much would it cost to refitthe average house?

That’s a bit like how long is a piece ofstring – but using some good qualityhandles, latches and hinges 10 doorscould be completely renovated for£100 - £150.

Where do you source yourstock?

We have over 20 different suppliersthat we deal with regularly, and manymore that we can also call on, includ-ing bespoke manufacturers. Therereally isn’t anything we can’t handle!

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A man boasts to a friend abouthis new hearing aid, “It's themost expensive one I've ever

had, it cost me £1800”

His friend asks,

“What kind is it?”

The braggart says,

“Half past four.”


“..the mother of AndrewJohnston..”

Even with worldwide support Carlislecan not be forgotten. Morag sees ourcommunity as home and with the wholeworld to choose from it is nice to hear ofthe support we have given the family.

Morag’s support is the result of the loveof a son and this is something we can allrelate to. She believes that if you have apassion or dream it can not be left,

dreams have to be followed.Morag is a big believer in

praise where it is neededand also that talent is some-times just not enough, work

needs tobe put

in.

W h a thas been

Morag’sf a v o u r i t emoment sofar…well his

first audition infront of the TV cameras will not be for-gotten but the event that really spoke ofthe culmination in all that Andrew has

Who’s WhoYou can send in an article and photo of any person living in themagazine distribution area; send to [email protected]

Morag Brannock

WITH THE LATEST series of tele-vised talent competitions cur-

rently on air it seems a great time tospeak to someone who has witnessedthe experience a little more closely. Forthat reason we focus on Morag; themother of Andrew Johnston whoput Carlisle on the map in 2008.

I catch Morag on a Wednesdayafternoon; Andrew has beenpractising on the piano andthey are both resting theblisters having justreturned from support-ing friends in theCumbrian Way CharityWalk where they werehelping to raise moneyfor the RadiotherapyUnit at the CumberlandInfirmary.

Initially theirexperience maynever have hap-pened. Having sent through an appli-cation in the same year as Paul Potts,he was unsuccessful. The followingyear Morag filled in another form,again thinking nothing more from itother than her son had a talent. Thistime however Andrew got to sing forthe producers and was selected to singfor the Judges. Morag has always givenAndrew her honest opinion and this issomething he still appreciates today.Together, they just wanted the chanceto hear Simon Cowell’s honest opinionof Andrew’s voice. Simon heardAndrew’s voice and the rest is history.

Since the recording of his debut CD‘One Voice’ Morag talks of how notmuch has changed. As a family theystill do the same things with the onlyreal difference being they now have anadded parallel life. Andrew’s story andvoice have touched people worldwideand with the running of his websitewww.andrewjohnstonmusic.com andthe comments from as far afield asBahrain and Argentina it is easy to seehow Morag’s decision to fill in thatform has made a difference.

worked for and enjoyed was when hesang in the Albert Hall. It is not diffi-cult to feel the emotion when shespeaks of her son in his comfort zonein his spiritual home.

Her son’s voice may now havechanged but her favourite tracksfrom the album, Pie Jesu and AgnusDei will now serve as a permanentreminder of a voice gone forever. Thisthough is not a bad thing, there willbe much more to hear of fromAndrew; with Morag hoping to hearhis versions of Abide with Me andAmazing Grace and with Pavarottiand Andrea Bocelli currently influ-encing Andrew, we hope it won’t belong until we get to hear his richerdeeper tones.

Morag tells of her own musical back-ground as a not so good singer in a

Gaelic choir when she was young.But with Andrews album entitled

“One Voice”, to follow in the sentiment of the lyrics

we hope Morag realises her voice is just

as strong. “If you look around you’ll find there

is more than one voice singing in thedarkness”.

GardeningYou can send in an article and photo of any gardening topic youthink would be of local interest: [email protected]

A Damp Squib

WELL THE SUMMER is officiallyover and unless there has been a

sudden burst of sun by the time thisarticle has gone to print then it hasbeen a pretty damp squib. Still, therewas enough sun for those of you whomanaged to get your peas and toma-toes planted this year. If you followedthe advice in one of our previous arti-cles hopefully you have enjoyed abumper harvest of peas just like me.Thoughts in the garden however nowturn to the spring and the associatedpreparation needed for 2010. For thisreason we have provided a little guideto what needs to be done in order toenjoy your garden in the hope that thesun makes an appearance next year.

MAINTENANCE

It can all begin with the general tidyingup of your garden and the collecting ofleaves for your compost. And if you didindeed plant those peas then the bestthing you can do is leave the roots inplace to help increase the fertility ofthe soil. Continuing with soil, break itup nicely ready for the crops of nextyear. If you enjoyed fruit this year thenremove your old fruited raspberrywood and prune your raspberries andgooseberries. Tidy up your strawber-ries and keep on top of the new shootsfor even more delicacies to accompanyyour ice cream and Wimbledon.Remove your withered annuals and ifappropriate shrubs can be removedand replanted if you take up enoughroot. For that extra kerb side appealdon’t forget to get your hedges andramblers trimmed. As well as a greattime to maintain your shrubbery it isalso a great time to plant.

LAWN CARE

For next years bowling green lawn con-tinue to kill your weeds and make sureyou aerate well, if needed dress areaswith a good sharp sand. For barepatches or where there is disease, nowis a good time to remove the offendingarea and sew or lay new turf.

PLANTING

For those of you that like that bit ofcolour now is the time to plant whichever bulbs have taken your fancy. Ifpossible move your pot plants to thegreenhouse and continue with thebulb planting. Make sure you get agood firm bulb and plant anytimebetween now and November – but forthe best flowers get them in now!

This year after tasting home growngarlic, I will make an attempt at grow-ing my own which means I need to getthem planted now. As well as the gar-lic, early vegetables can be sown.There is a good deal of work to bedone in these non productive monthsbut remember preparation is the keyand it will all be worthwhile nextsummer – if we get one!

The Daffodil – The sure sign thatspring has sprung

Ghandi walked barefoot every-where, to the point that his feet

became quite thick and hard. Evenwhen he wasn't on a hunger strike,he did not eat much and becamequite thin and frail. He also was

quite a spiritual person.Furthermore, due to his diet, heended up with very bad breath.

He became known as a super-cal-loused fragile mystic plagued with

halitosis.

The New USA Health Care Plan!The Administration came up with a newhealth care plan which was heavily promotedby the government; but...

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but theDermatologists advised not to make any rashmoves.

The Gastroenterologists had a sort of gutfeeling about it, but the Neurologists thoughtthe Administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all labouringunder a misconception.

Pathologists yelled “Over my dead body”while the Paediatricians said, ‘“Oh grow up!”

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea wasmad, while the Radiologists could see rightthrough it.

Surgeons decided to wash their hands of thewhole thing.

The Interns thought it was a bitter pill toswallow, while the Plastic Surgeons said “Thisputs a whole new face on the matter.”

The Anaesthetists thought the idea was a gas,and the Cardiologists didn’t have the heart tosay No.

And all the Proctologists could say was“Butt....”

Crossword Entry FormSunday Lunch at Fantails with a Bottle of WineComplete the crossword overleaf, fill in your details below, cut out this section

and send to Fans Crossword, 75 Cumwhinton Rd, Carlisle CA1 3JB

Closing Date Nov 30th

$

Name ............................................................

Tel: ................................................................

Address: ........................................................

......................................................................

......................................................................

Email: ............................................................

John FisherWetheral Pastures, Carlisle

Plumbing · Heating · Boiler ReplacementCentral Heating Systems OverhauledOil Tank Installation · Log Burning

Stoves · Bathroom InstallationsSmall Building Works · General Handyman

RegisteredBusiness

Telephone: 01228 560791Mobile: 07825 380 975

David Howe

plumbing and heatingFree planning and design service

Complete bathroom installations

All shower systems and enclosures

Shower panelling or tiling

t: (01228) 526338m: 07881 404 194

88 Yewdale Rd, Carlisle CA2 7SP


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

Permanent makeupto enhance or restore lips,

eyes and browsTelephone 01228 710244

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L I F E S T Y L EC E N T R E

Fashionby Susan of High Society

Fall intoWinterSADLY THE TIME is upon us

when we have to say goodbyeto the last of the summer rays.Mornings and nights are becom-ing darker and there’s a distinctchill in the air. So it’s time to putour summer clothes away and digout our winter warmers.

Whether it’s a total renewal or justa couple of key pieces you requirefor your winter wardrobe let take alook at a couple of “LOOKS” onoffer as we fall intoAutumn/Winter!!

COLOUR – we have a pot-pourriof colour this season - teal, applegreen, bright red, heather and variousshades of pinks from fuchsia to moresubtle berry shades.

STYLES – there are so many to

choose from and it really is down tothe individual, whether you combinepieces from various trends and erasto give you a unique LOOK or youfollow one of the various high streetstories; Country/English Heritage -Comfort & Casual – Chic & Sleek-whatever your style favourite here area few basics to follow:-

Urban Elegance with a hint ofHeritage inspired style – tweeds,knits, silk and leather in warmautumnal shades - look for quirkycuts which will make a statement orjust team a tweed jacket with a pencilskirt and silk shirt with a heavy knitthrow/wrap over.

CASUAL & COOL – ( which meanswarm and comfortable! ) great forlounging around –whether its a week-end away by a roaring fire or an infor-mal lunch date with friends aftershopping – look for soft tops, jerseyskirts and loose fitting high waistedtrousers. Accessories with oversizedscarves, trainers and a bowling bagand your all set – effortless, cool andrelaxed!

CHIC & SLEEK –– it’s mono-chrome – it’s tailored, classic,unfussy cleverly cut pieces - justthink Audrey Hepburn and you won’tgo wrong – this is a look that remainsin vogue season after season so itsdefinitely worthwhile investing in.

High Society

17 swan streetlongtown

01228 792880

FALL INTO WINTERWITH A

MORE CASUAL LOOKAT

KNITWEAR

TROUSERS

DRESSES

HANDBAGS

ACCESSORIES

JEWELLERY

ACCESSORIES – Bags it BritishChic - in tartan and chunky tweeds andfun furs, accented with faux patenttrim and chunky dull brass fastenings– from Shoppers and Kelly Bags tolager clutches

Scarves, collars and wraps, worn overdresses, jumpers or outerwear in softangora, tactile faux fur, cashmere andlambswool – think all shades fromcamel to cassis.

Look for slim/thin belts in metallic orwith metallic detailing which willtransform your trousers and updateyour shift.

SHOES – we should not really gothere!! (a bit like handbags) however –if its flats you favour its buckles, rufflesor sequin details – Courts look forpatent or metallic – either/or, yourshoes have to shine. But high or lowBrogue is Vogue with two tone afavourite.

JEWELLERY - Look for statementrings these will give your look aninstant update.

Large clusters of pearls or diamante orone large stone in a single setting – justthink big.

BANGLES - big and chunky with thinand skinny, smooth and studded, mixand match on both wrists for maxi-mum impact.


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

Permanent makeupto enhance or restore lips,

eyes and browsTelephone 01228 710244

BEAU

TIFU

L

NAT

URA

L

FLAW

LESS

CO

NVE

NIE

NT

Before After

AfterBefore

Church Lane · Thursby · Carlisle · CA5 6PFwww.aspirelifestylecentre.co.uk

L I F E S T Y L EC E N T R E

Fashionby Susan of High Society

Fall intoWinterSADLY THE TIME is upon us

when we have to say goodbyeto the last of the summer rays.Mornings and nights are becom-ing darker and there’s a distinctchill in the air. So it’s time to putour summer clothes away and digout our winter warmers.

Whether it’s a total renewal or justa couple of key pieces you requirefor your winter wardrobe let take alook at a couple of “LOOKS” onoffer as we fall intoAutumn/Winter!!

COLOUR – we have a pot-pourriof colour this season - teal, applegreen, bright red, heather and variousshades of pinks from fuchsia to moresubtle berry shades.

STYLES – there are so many to

choose from and it really is down tothe individual, whether you combinepieces from various trends and erasto give you a unique LOOK or youfollow one of the various high streetstories; Country/English Heritage -Comfort & Casual – Chic & Sleek-whatever your style favourite here area few basics to follow:-

Urban Elegance with a hint ofHeritage inspired style – tweeds,knits, silk and leather in warmautumnal shades - look for quirkycuts which will make a statement orjust team a tweed jacket with a pencilskirt and silk shirt with a heavy knitthrow/wrap over.

CASUAL & COOL – ( which meanswarm and comfortable! ) great forlounging around –whether its a week-end away by a roaring fire or an infor-mal lunch date with friends aftershopping – look for soft tops, jerseyskirts and loose fitting high waistedtrousers. Accessories with oversizedscarves, trainers and a bowling bagand your all set – effortless, cool andrelaxed!

CHIC & SLEEK –– it’s mono-chrome – it’s tailored, classic,unfussy cleverly cut pieces - justthink Audrey Hepburn and you won’tgo wrong – this is a look that remainsin vogue season after season so itsdefinitely worthwhile investing in.

High Society

17 swan streetlongtown

01228 792880

FALL INTO WINTERWITH A

MORE CASUAL LOOKAT

KNITWEAR

TROUSERS

DRESSES

HANDBAGS

ACCESSORIES

JEWELLERY

ACCESSORIES – Bags it BritishChic - in tartan and chunky tweeds andfun furs, accented with faux patenttrim and chunky dull brass fastenings– from Shoppers and Kelly Bags tolager clutches

Scarves, collars and wraps, worn overdresses, jumpers or outerwear in softangora, tactile faux fur, cashmere andlambswool – think all shades fromcamel to cassis.

Look for slim/thin belts in metallic orwith metallic detailing which willtransform your trousers and updateyour shift.

SHOES – we should not really gothere!! (a bit like handbags) however –if its flats you favour its buckles, rufflesor sequin details – Courts look forpatent or metallic – either/or, yourshoes have to shine. But high or lowBrogue is Vogue with two tone afavourite.

JEWELLERY - Look for statementrings these will give your look aninstant update.

Large clusters of pearls or diamante orone large stone in a single setting – justthink big.

BANGLES - big and chunky with thinand skinny, smooth and studded, mixand match on both wrists for maxi-mum impact.


“..the mother of AndrewJohnston..”

Even with worldwide support Carlislecan not be forgotten. Morag sees ourcommunity as home and with the wholeworld to choose from it is nice to hear ofthe support we have given the family.

Morag’s support is the result of the loveof a son and this is something we can allrelate to. She believes that if you have apassion or dream it can not be left,

dreams have to be followed.Morag is a big believer in

praise where it is neededand also that talent is some-times just not enough, work

needs tobe put

in.

W h a thas been

Morag’sf a v o u r i t emoment sofar…well his

first audition infront of the TV cameras will not be for-gotten but the event that really spoke ofthe culmination in all that Andrew has

Who’s WhoYou can send in an article and photo of any person living in themagazine distribution area; send to [email protected]

Morag Brannock

WITH THE LATEST series of tele-vised talent competitions cur-

rently on air it seems a great time tospeak to someone who has witnessedthe experience a little more closely. Forthat reason we focus on Morag; themother of Andrew Johnston whoput Carlisle on the map in 2008.

I catch Morag on a Wednesdayafternoon; Andrew has beenpractising on the piano andthey are both resting theblisters having justreturned from support-ing friends in theCumbrian Way CharityWalk where they werehelping to raise moneyfor the RadiotherapyUnit at the CumberlandInfirmary.

Initially theirexperience maynever have hap-pened. Having sent through an appli-cation in the same year as Paul Potts,he was unsuccessful. The followingyear Morag filled in another form,again thinking nothing more from itother than her son had a talent. Thistime however Andrew got to sing forthe producers and was selected to singfor the Judges. Morag has always givenAndrew her honest opinion and this issomething he still appreciates today.Together, they just wanted the chanceto hear Simon Cowell’s honest opinionof Andrew’s voice. Simon heardAndrew’s voice and the rest is history.

Since the recording of his debut CD‘One Voice’ Morag talks of how notmuch has changed. As a family theystill do the same things with the onlyreal difference being they now have anadded parallel life. Andrew’s story andvoice have touched people worldwideand with the running of his websitewww.andrewjohnstonmusic.com andthe comments from as far afield asBahrain and Argentina it is easy to seehow Morag’s decision to fill in thatform has made a difference.

worked for and enjoyed was when hesang in the Albert Hall. It is not diffi-cult to feel the emotion when shespeaks of her son in his comfort zonein his spiritual home.

Her son’s voice may now havechanged but her favourite tracksfrom the album, Pie Jesu and AgnusDei will now serve as a permanentreminder of a voice gone forever. Thisthough is not a bad thing, there willbe much more to hear of fromAndrew; with Morag hoping to hearhis versions of Abide with Me andAmazing Grace and with Pavarottiand Andrea Bocelli currently influ-encing Andrew, we hope it won’t belong until we get to hear his richerdeeper tones.

Morag tells of her own musical back-ground as a not so good singer in a

Gaelic choir when she was young.But with Andrews album entitled

“One Voice”, to follow in the sentiment of the lyrics

we hope Morag realises her voice is just

as strong. “If you look around you’ll find there

is more than one voice singing in thedarkness”.

GardeningYou can send in an article and photo of any gardening topic youthink would be of local interest: [email protected]

A Damp Squib

WELL THE SUMMER is officiallyover and unless there has been a

sudden burst of sun by the time thisarticle has gone to print then it hasbeen a pretty damp squib. Still, therewas enough sun for those of you whomanaged to get your peas and toma-toes planted this year. If you followedthe advice in one of our previous arti-cles hopefully you have enjoyed abumper harvest of peas just like me.Thoughts in the garden however nowturn to the spring and the associatedpreparation needed for 2010. For thisreason we have provided a little guideto what needs to be done in order toenjoy your garden in the hope that thesun makes an appearance next year.

MAINTENANCE

It can all begin with the general tidyingup of your garden and the collecting ofleaves for your compost. And if you didindeed plant those peas then the bestthing you can do is leave the roots inplace to help increase the fertility ofthe soil. Continuing with soil, break itup nicely ready for the crops of nextyear. If you enjoyed fruit this year thenremove your old fruited raspberrywood and prune your raspberries andgooseberries. Tidy up your strawber-ries and keep on top of the new shootsfor even more delicacies to accompanyyour ice cream and Wimbledon.Remove your withered annuals and ifappropriate shrubs can be removedand replanted if you take up enoughroot. For that extra kerb side appealdon’t forget to get your hedges andramblers trimmed. As well as a greattime to maintain your shrubbery it isalso a great time to plant.

LAWN CARE

For next years bowling green lawn con-tinue to kill your weeds and make sureyou aerate well, if needed dress areaswith a good sharp sand. For barepatches or where there is disease, nowis a good time to remove the offendingarea and sew or lay new turf.

PLANTING

For those of you that like that bit ofcolour now is the time to plant whichever bulbs have taken your fancy. Ifpossible move your pot plants to thegreenhouse and continue with thebulb planting. Make sure you get agood firm bulb and plant anytimebetween now and November – but forthe best flowers get them in now!

This year after tasting home growngarlic, I will make an attempt at grow-ing my own which means I need to getthem planted now. As well as the gar-lic, early vegetables can be sown.There is a good deal of work to bedone in these non productive monthsbut remember preparation is the keyand it will all be worthwhile nextsummer – if we get one!

The Daffodil – The sure sign thatspring has sprung

Ghandi walked barefoot every-where, to the point that his feet

became quite thick and hard. Evenwhen he wasn't on a hunger strike,he did not eat much and becamequite thin and frail. He also was

quite a spiritual person.Furthermore, due to his diet, heended up with very bad breath.

He became known as a super-cal-loused fragile mystic plagued with

halitosis.

The New USA Health Care Plan!The Administration came up with a newhealth care plan which was heavily promotedby the government; but...

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but theDermatologists advised not to make any rashmoves.

The Gastroenterologists had a sort of gutfeeling about it, but the Neurologists thoughtthe Administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all labouringunder a misconception.

Pathologists yelled “Over my dead body”while the Paediatricians said, ‘“Oh grow up!”

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea wasmad, while the Radiologists could see rightthrough it.

Surgeons decided to wash their hands of thewhole thing.

The Interns thought it was a bitter pill toswallow, while the Plastic Surgeons said “Thisputs a whole new face on the matter.”

The Anaesthetists thought the idea was a gas,and the Cardiologists didn’t have the heart tosay No.

And all the Proctologists could say was“Butt....”

Crossword Entry FormSunday Lunch at Fantails with a Bottle of WineComplete the crossword overleaf, fill in your details below, cut out this section

and send to Fans Crossword, 75 Cumwhinton Rd, Carlisle CA1 3JB

Closing Date Nov 30th

$

Name ............................................................

Tel: ................................................................

Address: ........................................................

......................................................................

......................................................................

Email: ............................................................

John FisherWetheral Pastures, Carlisle

Plumbing · Heating · Boiler ReplacementCentral Heating Systems OverhauledOil Tank Installation · Log Burning

Stoves · Bathroom InstallationsSmall Building Works · General Handyman

RegisteredBusiness

Telephone: 01228 560791Mobile: 07825 380 975

David Howe

plumbing and heatingFree planning and design service

Complete bathroom installations

All shower systems and enclosures

Shower panelling or tiling

t: (01228) 526338m: 07881 404 194

88 Yewdale Rd, Carlisle CA2 7SP


Yoga - Posture,Relaxation andmore...

EVERY psychosomatic or functionaldisorder is the outcome of stress

and strain giving rise to tension whichgives rise to imbalance in glandular andmuscle actions, therefore training thebody to relax is vital, yoga practisehelps the body to relax and during aweekly class we are taught relaxationtechniques.

The postures in yoga are called asanaand they are used to correct an individ-uals posture and can also bring aboutchange at a psychological level.

They are usually practised slowly andthis slowness strengthens the nervoussystem and helps in strengthening thebody, both mentally and physically.

Yoga means yoke or union and as suchis the union between mind body andsoul. Rather than blocking out thought

by playing an ipod in keeping fit, yogaencourages participants to be aware ofthe movement and thus the unionbetween mind and body is said to bringincreased benefits to the body.

The slow stretching of the muscles overthe skeletal system brings about betteror increased mobility, throughout oneslifespan, if one practises yoga regularly.The yogis who invented these postures600 B.C. are said to have watched ani-mals and how they kept relativelymobile throughout their lifespan,whereas human movement degenerat-ed with age. Animals inspire most ofthe postures and as such postures arenamed after animals they also have aSanskrit name.

Good health depends on proper breath-ing, not only your physical health, butyour mental power happiness and theability to relax depend on how you useyour lungs. It is very important to havecorrect breathing habits if you want tolive a life of continued vitality and berelatively free from disease.

More Handles

... a little insight into runningtheir own local business, byMike and Stephanie Hunt,Carolyn and Paul Rheinbach

What did you do before MoreHandles?

Paul & Carolyn have both worked forour major supplier Carlisle Brass formany years, Mike worked at BarclaysBank for 15 years and Stephanie was insigns and printing.

Why did you decide to give thisup to specialise in door handlesand window furniture?

The growing trend towards people feel-ing confident buying online opened upthe opportunity for a good business insupplying door furniture over the inter-net. We also felt that we could providea more specialist choice to local tradethrough the showroom.

What can you tell us about a reg-ular day?

The day starts with processing all theinternet orders and phone calls, order-ing and collecting stock and then pack-ing and despatching the orders. Weaim to get as many orders out the sameday as they are received – which givesus a very unique position in the market,but also makes for a very busy environ-ment.

How has life changed in a year?

We just keep getting busier, and ournew websites MORE LOCKS andMORE SWITCHES will be online thismonth allowing us to expand our range.We have recently doubled the size ofour premises to cope with the growth intrade, and now have 6 people workinghere.

Why are you so much better thanNational DIY stores?

We’re a specialist company and thatmakes all the difference. Our productrange is huge which means we can cater

Spotlight on a local business for all styles and budgets, and we aregenuinely interested in helping cus-tomers find the right products. As wedeal directly with the manufacturersour prices and quality are always bet-ter.

What’s the furthest your onlinesales have reached?

We try and keep sales to the UK mar-ket at the moment, but we have senthandles to Europe, USA and Thailand.

Being responsible for your busi-ness, is it difficult to switch offonce the doors to the store havebeen locked?

There’s always work to do and youcould work 24/7, but the benefit withan internet business is even whenwe’re closed we’re open!

What is the biggest project youhave helped out on?

We’ve had all kinds of interesting cus-tomers; Ancient Castles, HistoricHouses, Film Studio work, ChelseaFlower Show projects, Museums,Hotels, Motor Yachts, and through ourinterior design clients some houses ofthe rich and famous!

How much would it cost to refitthe average house?

That’s a bit like how long is a piece ofstring – but using some good qualityhandles, latches and hinges 10 doorscould be completely renovated for£100 - £150.

Where do you source yourstock?

We have over 20 different suppliersthat we deal with regularly, and manymore that we can also call on, includ-ing bespoke manufacturers. Therereally isn’t anything we can’t handle!

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Washing MachinesFridge Freezers

Vacuum CleanersTumble Dryers

Electric CookersBuilt-in Appliances

DishwashersGas Cookers

and many more...

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THE SCOTBY pre-school has scoopeda community award which will allow

it to take its toddlers intothe 21st century.

Online whizzes: Three-year-olds Jamie Tarrant, left, andRobert Brown, get to gripswith an educational game atScotby pre-school

Scotby pre-school, which is based inScotby’s village hall, near Carlisle, haspicked up a BT Community Connectionsaward which will give the group a laptopand free wireless internet access for ayear.

It will make a huge difference to the tod-dlers, aged between two and four, whouse the pre-school, allowing them to betaught things that may have otherwisebeen impossible in the village hall sur-roundings.

Sonja Thompson, the pre-school’s man-ager, explained: “Its great for the chil-dren to introduce them to the internet,and it gives access to different things.

“Because we work in the village hall wehave to put everything away each day buthaving the internet means we can zoomin on something without all the prepara-tion and access things immediately.”

The pre-school aims to give childrenfrom Scotby and the surrounding areas agrounding in the early principles ofmaths and science, as well as an under-

standing of the environment.

Now, with the ability to go online, thechildren are also able toget to grips with computersoftware.

“The computers andinternet will enhancewhat they are doing andthe things that we can

offer them,” explained Sonja.

“Some of the children do use computersat home and sometimes they help thelittle ones who’ve never seen onebefore, so it has a knock-on effect.”

Over 2,300 community groups fromacross the country applied for an award,almost twice as many as last year.

In the past winners have used the awardto improve their communications, buildwebsites and enhance what they canoffer their users.

Telephone; 07751 987135 or e-mail [email protected]

Scotby Pre-school awarded a BT laptop to get online.

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300g Arborio Rice3 Shallots1 Celery Stick3pts Vegetable Stock100g Butter50g Girolle Mushrooms1pkt Dried Porcini Mushrooms50g Brown Cop Mushrooms50g Oyster Mushrooms2tbsp Grated Parmesan2tbsp Marscapone CheeseSea Salt & Pepper1Tbsp Chopped Chives

1/ Bring the stock to the boil and keepsimmering. 2/ Heat half of the butter in a deep heavybottomed pan, add the chopped shallots,chopped celery and sweat off until soft.

3/ Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutesthen add a ladel at a time of the stock.Stir all the time until the liquid has allabsorbed.

4/ Empty the contents of the dried mush-rooms into a bowl then just cover withboiling water until soft, drain and keepboth mushrooms & water aside.

5/ In a frying pan sweat off the mush-rooms until golden brown along with theporcini then add to the risotto.

6/ Add the porcini water to the risotto, atthis point the risotto should be firm tothe bite, add salt & pepper.

7/ Stir in the marscapone chees giving acreamy moist texture, check the season-ing and divide between 4 warm plates.

8/ Scatter the parmesan and chives overand serve.

Enjoy!

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Dear Resident

THE REFURBISHMENT of WetheralStation is now complete with the

reopening of the 93 steps. This projecthas cost in excess of £1M and I earnestlyhope you will use the train more often. Iam lobbying Northern Rail to increasethe number of “stopping”trains at Wetheral andwill bring the subject upagain when I attend theAGM of the Tyne ValleyCommunity RailPartnership at Hexhamlater this month.

A topic of the moment is“Allotments”. A recentGovernment survey foundthat the demand for allot-ments is at an all timehigh, and several localpeople have approached me in the hopethat I can assist them in finding a suit-able plot. Unfortunately the ParishCouncil does not have any available landand the City Council has a lengthy wait-ing list (approx 170). Does anyone havegarden space to spare and would be will-ing to make it available? (Please contactme on 01228 810010)

“Does anyone havegarden space to spare

and would be willing tomake it available?”

Cumbria County Council has at lastawarded Connect Roads, part of theBalfour Beatty Group, the PFI contractfor the construction of the CarlisleNorthern Development Route. The8 km new carriageway will bypassCarlisle around the west of the city fromthe A595 Newby West/ Peter LaneJunction to the M6 Junction 44Roundabout. The first section throughKingmoor Park will open in October 2011with the remainder in Spring 2012.Carlisle City will then have less carbonemissions making for a healthier envi-ronment.

Congratulations to

a) Wetheral Village residents for achiev-ing runner-up status in the Cumbria inBloom Tidy Large Village competition.

Councillor’s Corner

b) Graham and Lynn on acquiring theWheatsheaf Pub in Wetheral from PunchTaverns.

c) Rev’d Gary Cregeen – Now Rural Deanof Brampton.

d) Rev’d David Craven on hisappointment as Rector ofCroglin, Holme Eden andWetheral with Warwick.

The 12th-18th October was“Local Democracy Week”throughout the Country andCarlisle City Council intro-duced a political debate, vialive Facebook, aimed atSecondary School pupils andfor the Primary Schoolpupils election of a “YoungMayor” who will shadow the

Mayor of Carlisle for a 12 months period.

On the 20th October the Public Inquiry,lasting 3 days, commences regarding theappeal by Bolsterstones. Their planningapplication for 3 Windturbines near thevillage of Cumwhinton was rejected byCarlisle City Council’s Development

Control Committee. Lawyers acting forthe City Council and the Action Group“Againstnewlandswindfarm” will presentthe legal case, but local people will alsopresent their views.

When I am asked “What is the most fre-quent public request for help?”, theanswer is “Overgrowing hedges and treeseither between neighbours or impedingthe footway.” May I point out that thereis a legal height requirement for hedgesbetween neighbours and it is illegal toobstruct the public footway with eitheroverhanging hedges or trees. So pleasecut your hedges and trees back to preventconflict with your neighbours or the gen-eral public.

With kind regards

Cllr Barry Ogilvie Earp

Tel: 01228 810010

E-mail: [email protected]

‘Againstnewlandswindfarm’ willpresent the legal case, but local

people will also present their views.’


DearNeighboursALL THAT CRICKET on the telly!

TThe quintessential sound ofleather on willow on a Summer after-noon betraying the fact that up here inCarlisle we are hundreds of miles awayfrom the Cream Teas of Lords anddrowning in yet more Summer rain.

Never mind, there is always the hope ofan Indian Summer to hang on to. Asthe nights draw in and the holidayshave been left behind it may seem thebest of the year has been left behind,but there is still much to enjoy.

As the trees shed their leaves and con-tinue in their natural cycle so itappears the recession may also beturning, but this time for the positive.

Never has it been a better time to sup-port your local businesses and keepyour pound local. So this month whilstyou enjoy your puzzles and articlesremember the advertisers who make itall possible.

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There’s aGrowingInterest inAllotments!HOW MANY PEOPLE think that

the typical allotment holder is anold man in a flat cap who shouts atyou? If this ever was true, it certainly isno longer! Read on.

There is growing evidence that allot-ments are good for people and good forthe environment..

There are many benefits from owningand working an allotment garden.

First of all there are the obviousHealth Benefits:

The impact of 'green exercise', as it hasbeen called, on physical and mentalhealth is of increasing interest to med-ical professionals. Social and therapeu-tic horticulture, as they call it

Digging, lifting, carrying, bending &stretching – some say you're better offgoing to the allotment than to the gym,and it's much cheaper!

Enjoying an allotment also seems to begood for your mental health & welfare.Some say "It's good for the soul andmind", "Somewhere to get away to,with a bit of peace & quiet, where youcan clear your head", "Our own piece ofheaven on earth" , "A place to think."

Allotments can give you a sense ofachievement and wellbeing and give yourmind something positive to focus on.

Then there are the Healthy EatingBenefits:

There is evidence to show that therecan be long term health benefits fromeating a diet high in fruit and vegeta-bles. In addition you can control howyour fruit & veg. is grown; the qualityargument – you know what you're eat-ing and you know what's gone into it,how it's been produced. You can con-trol the amount of pesticide that's usedor do away with it altogether if youwant to grow organic produce.

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WalkingWalking can add minutes to your life;this enables you at 85 to spend an addi-tional 5 months in a nursing home at£1200 per month.

My grandad started walking 5 miles aday when he was 60. Now he’s 95 yearsold and we don’t know where he is.

I like long walks, especially when theyare taken by people who annoy me.

I have to walk early in the morningbefore my brain figures out what I’mdoing.

Every time I hear that filthy word ‘exer-cise’ I wash my mouth out with choco-late; I do have flabby thighs but mystomach covers them.

If you’re going to try cross-country ski-ing, start with a small country.

We all get heavier as we get olderbecause there’s a lot more informationin our heads. Thats my story, and I’msticking to it.

The advantage of exercising every dayis so when you die, they’ll say, “Well shelooks good doesn’t she?”

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Catering & EventsBounce Trampolines page 4

Blues Festival page 10

MR Marquees page 4

Pampered Chef page 4

Pink Leaf Catering page 4

ChildcareLouise English Childminder page 10

Stone Eden Nursery page 13

CleaningCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 0759 055 8633

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GreenBins Tel: 534648

Chimney Sweep page 3

Coach & Mini Bus HireAlastair Cook Mini Bus Service page 10

Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777) page 3

Driving InstructorsRoland Lawson (Tel: 546010) page 16

Electrical Appliances/RepairsNorthern Vacuums (524065) page 5Ian Fraser at DC Electrical page 1

ElectriciansGreg Metcalfe (01768 896241) page 3

Entertainment & LeisureSplitz Dancing Tel:562118 page 10

Financial ServicesSaint & Co page 3Financial Concepts page 3

Funeral ServicesJohn Tremble (Tel: 594831)Cumbria Memorials

Health & BeautyYoga Day page 4

Aspire Lifestyle page 9

Home HelpBlue Bird Home Care Tel:591131

Jewellery RepairPeter Fletcher page 9

MenswearSteed Tel: 599555 page 9

OpticianDolores Marshall (409404) page 3

Painters & DecoratorsIan Hodgson Tel: 541164 page 3Decor8 Tel: 594445 page 3

PhotographyPaul Mortimer Tel: 016974 73430PictureU Tel: 540 204 page 3

Piano TuitionAndrew Plant page 2

PlumbingJohn Fisher Tel: 560791 page 6David Howe page 6

PrintingQIC Print: qicprint.co.uk page 1

PropertyBulman Properties Tel: 819888

Trade Windows page 7

RestaurantsThe Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4Botchergate Tandoori page 4

Vets & PetsCoomara Veterinary Practice page 1

Pet Sitting Tel:577470 page 2

Village HallWarwick and others page 13

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MANY INVESTORS who last sum-mer managed to lock away their

savings in one yearterm deposits havehad a temporaryrespite from thedifficulties ofincome generation.They will be verypleased they made thedecision to lock in yields of 5% andmore when they could. They will alsobe wondering what to do when theseinvestments mature as safe yields of5% or more are no longer on offer andthey will join the rest of us who aremaking do with a very miserly returnon their savings. It is unlikely thatinterest rates will rise much anytimesoon and it is imperative that peopletake independent financial advice inrespect of where to go next.

Presently for UK equities the averagehistoric dividend yield relative to cashis close to a record high and suggestsgood equity value but before clientsconsider other asset classes in order toincrease their income or potential cap-ital growth, it is strongly recommend-ed that they take IndependentFinancial Advice to ensure that anyinvestment meets their risk profile andthat they fully understand the greaterrisks involved with Equities, property,fixed interest and commodities. A bigconcern is those retired people whohave seen a drop of over 75% in theinterest rates on their savings and wewould urge these clients to find a goodindependent adviser and ask for areview.

Please remember that other forms ofinvestment carry a greater degree ofrisk and that the value of the invest-ments can fall as well as rise and it isimperative that you seek advice priorto investing.

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