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DearNeighboursHello again,

It seems a long time since the lastChristmas Directory, but here I amback again, with an all new, all shinyVillage Link. It was thanks to all yourmessages of support that those nicepeople at AQA Magazines decided tostep in at a time of difficulty and savethe Directories. I can’t state how grate-ful I am for all cards, phone calls, let-ters and emails I received and it wasgreat to see how well liked theDirectories were.

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Due to popular demand for continuitythere was a real hurry to get the newedition out, however that has not pre-vented them from containing the usualmix of local business, competitions,bus time tables, councillors’ newslet-ters and useful information.

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Today on the roads:

Traffic has increased by over60% since 1980.

Cars are the biggest source ofgreenhouse gas emissions.

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These are many reasons to car share;reduced costs, reduced congestion andpollution and improved access in areaswith limited public transport. Indeed ifaverage car occupancy was to increaseby 10% - with 1.74 persons per car onaverage - this would reduce traffic onour roads by 9%.

Are there any other community carsharing schemes?

One successful group is the “RustyVehicle Sharing Group” which beganas far back as 1976 in Leicester. Agroup of neighbours originally decidedthat they could share a rusty vehicle.However, today the cars are of a muchbetter quality and the group has gonefrom strength to strength.

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668855 MMoonnddaayy ttoo SSaattuurrddaayy Brampton to Carlisle

BramptonMarket Place

0636 0736 0804 0823

Then

at

04 34

Until

1804 1846 1934 2034 2322

Warwick Bridge

0644 0744 0812 0831 12 42 1812 1854 1942 2042 2330

Scotby Rd End 0649 0749 0817 0836 17 47 1817 1859 1947 2047 2335

Carlisle Bus Station

0700 0800 0826 0850 26 56 1826 1908 1956 2056 2344

9955 MMoonnddaayy ttoo FFrriiddaayyWarwick Bridge to Carlisle Bus Station

Warwick Bridge 0806 1018 1440 1554 1556 1819

Scotby Rd End 0810 1022 1444 1558 1600 1823

Carlisle Bus Station 0820 1035 1455 1609 1611 1832

7755 MMoonnddaayy ttoo FFrriiddaayy Cotehil to Carlisle

Cotehill Village Hall 0726 0933 Then

at

33

Until

1633 1708 1914 2214

Cumwhinton Jct Rd 0732 0818 0939 39 1639 1714 1920 2220

Wetheral Green 0737 0823 0943 43 1643 1718 1925 2225

Scotby Royal Oak 0741 0827 0947 47 1647 1722 1929 2229

Park Rd ScotbySchool

0743 0829 0949 49 1649 1724 1931 2231

Tesco 0954 54 1654 1729 1936 2236

Victoria Place 0752 0843 1002 02 1702 1737 1941 2241

1725

1729

1731

1740

9955 SSaattuurrddaayy Warwick Bridge to City Centre

Warwick Bridge 1018 1440 1559 1819

Scotby Rd End 1022 1444 1603 1823

Carlisle Bus Station 1040 1455 1614 1832

668855 SSuunnddaayy && PPuubblliicc HHoolliiddaayyss Brampton to Carlisle

Brampton MarketPlace

1010 1110 1310 1410 1610 1710 1910 1929

Warwick Bridge 1016 1116 1316 1416 1616 1716 1916 1935

Scotby Rd End 1021 1121 1321 1421 1621 1721 1921 1940

Carlisle Bus Station 1029 1130 1330 1430 1629 1730 1930 1949

7755 SSaattuurrddaayy Cotehil to Carlisle

Cotehill Village Hall 0933 Then

at

33

Until

1633 1730 1814 1914

Cumwhinton Jct Rd 0818 0939 39 1639 1736 1820 1920

Wetheral Green 0823 0943 43 1643 1740 1824 1925

Scotby Royal Oak 0827 0947 47 1647 1744 1828 1929


0829 0949 49 1649 1746 1830 1931

Tesco 0954 54 1654 1835 1936

Victoria Place 0843 1002 02 1702 1755 1841 1941

2214

2220

2225

2229

2231

2236

2241

7755 SSuunnddaayy Cotehil to Carlisle

Cotehill Village Hall 1144 1344 1544 1744 2014 2214 2314


Wetheral Green 1154 1354 1554 1754 2024 2224 2324

Park Rd Scotby School 1159 1359 1559 1759 2029 2229 2329

Tesco 1208 1408 1608 1808

Carlisle Bus Station 1213 1413 1613 1813 2043 2243 2343

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Dancing for Children and AdultsEvery Thursday at Warwick on Eden Memorial Hall &

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Local IndexListing here is for regular advertisers (free) as well as for businesses

trading in this area; a single line entry is only £3 per issue; a second

line (maximum number) is a further £1. Paid annually in advance; the

nearest relevant heading should be used. Feature any mix of your ad

page, phone, web or email contact details.

Beauty TherapyCrown Leisure Tel: 564272

Building & PlanningIndependent Gas page 15

Tel: 561222 or 07885 841584

ChildcareLouise English Childminder page 5

CleaningCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 0759 055 8633

[email protected] / Tel: 672094

Purely Dry Clean Carpets page 12

Freedom Clean (016974 75667) page 6

GreenBins Tel: 534648 page 2

Coach & Mini Bus HireAlastair Cook Mini Bus Service page 9

Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777) page 2

Complementary TherapyHelen Hodgson Tel: 01768 885967

CouncillorsMichael Richardson Tel: 016973 31512

Barry Earp page 13

DentistsAglionby Dental Practice Tel: 711272

Driving InstructorsRoland Lawson (Tel: 546010) page 16

EducationPennine Way Nursery Tel: 697520

Electrical Appliances/RepairsNorthern Vacuums (524065) page 12

ElectriciansGreg Metcalfe (01768 896241) page 6

GW Electrical Tel: 510470

Ian Cogan Tel: 526521 page 5

Entertainment & LeisureSplitz Dancing Tel:562118 page 3

Funeral DirectorsJohn Tremble (Tel: 594831) page 12

Garden Services & SuppliesCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 672094

Carleton Paving page 5

Hair & Beauty TherapyBRB Star Beauty Tel: 631039

The Gentry Tel: 529203

Health & FitnessCarol Westmorland (01768 896733) page 3

HeatingIndependent Gas Tel: 561222 page 15

Home HelpHelping Hands Tel: 537004

Blue Bird Home Care page 11

JoineryIan Woodmass Tel: 590899

MarketingQIC Print, qicprint.co.uk Tel: 513 513

MenswearSteed Tel: 599555 page 1

OpticianDolores Marshall (409404) page 5

Painter & DecoratorsLee Shaw (Tel: 549594) page 9

Ian Hodgson Tel: 541164 page 5

Decor8 Tel: 594445 page 4

Parish CouncilWetheral Parish Council 561687

PharmacistDalston Pharmacy Tel: 541344 page 16

PhotographyPaul Mortimer Tel:016974 73430 page 7

PictureU Tel: 540 204 page 10

PilatesCarol Westmorland page 3

PlumbingIndependent Gas Tel: 561222 page 15

John Fisher Tel: 560791 page 9

PrintingQIC Print: qicprint.co.uk page 5

PropertyBulman Properties Tel: 819888 page 9

Public HousesThe Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4

Wheatsheaf Inn Tel: 560686

RestaurantsLowther Arms Tel: 560905 page 15

The Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4

TelevisionGo Digital Tel: 597708 page 13

Vets & PetsCoomara Veterinary Practice page 4

Pet Sitting Tel:577470 page 13

WomanswearChameleon (Tel: 599770) page 8

High Society Tel: 792880 page 8

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Accident Legal Line 0500 192939

BT Faultline 0800 800 151

Citizens Advice Bureau 01228 633900

Car Recovery 24hr 01228 527287

Carlisle City Council 01228 817000

Childline 0800 1111

Child Protect (NSPCC) 0808 800 5000

County Council 01228 606060

Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677

Cuedoc 01228 401999

Cumberland Infirmary 01228 523444

Dalston Pharmacy 01228 541344

Debt Help 0808 808 4000

Drugs Helpline 0800 776600

Electric Emergencies (United Utilities)0800 195 4141

Environment Agency 0800 807 060

Fire & Rescue Service 0800 358 4777

Floodline 0845 988 1188

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

Highways & Potholes 0845 609 6609

Library renewals 607310

Neighbourhood Forum 606570

Police HQ 0845 33 00 247

Recycle White Goods 817200

Refuse Disposal 606708

RSPCA Cruelty Reporting 0870 5555 999

Sure Start Carlisle South 01228 625937

Train Times 08457 48 49 50

Traveline 0871 200 22 33

Legal Help 01228 345 4345

NHS Direct 0845 46 47

Water Emergencies (United Utilities)0800 330 033

Her other activities arebased in Wetheral and

include Fitness Instructorteaching Pilates, Yoga,Circuits, Steps, Aerobics,Bums n Tums, Aqua. Also aMember of Triathlon Club,Marathon and Half-Marathon Runner, Tennis.

She was amazed to win twocompetitions last year andjust couldn't believe beingasked to represent Britain inGermany. This has given herthe inspiration to enter againthis year. This can be a veryexpensive and time consum-ing sport and she says she isextremely grateful to EnergySolutions who were kindenough to sponsor last year.She was also supported byRob Carey ‘Mr Scotland’ withhis training programme, andalso the team at Bodytek.

Her diet has to be very disci-plined and involves startingthe day with chocolate por-ridge then eating every twohours with the correct bal-ance of protein, carbohy-drates and fat, also takingsupplements of vitamin C,multivitamins and cod liveroil.. she prefers to competenaturally so doesn’t takeadditional substances... thiscan apparently be difficultwhen members bring in cakesand chocolates for staff...!

Luckily her closest friends areeither fitness instructors orinterested in fitness so thepeople around her are veryunderstanding when she hasto say ‘no’. She believes every-one should have goals in lifeand right now this is hers. Shewishes you good luck withyours.

Miss Toned FigureClare Burrell,Leisure Club Manager at The Crown Hotel Leisure Club, Wetheral.

Clare has the titles;1st Miss Cumbria Toned Figure 2008 1st Miss NABBA North West Toned Figure 20083rd Miss WFF Universe Toned Figure 2008 (Germany)7th Miss NABBA British Finals Toned Figure 2008

Next Issueof ‘Village Link’

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Chef’s Noteswith Fraser Souter of the Crown Hotel

Peppered Lamb Steakswith a tomato andcourgette crushedpotato salad

Don't make lack of time the excusefor not cooking a good dinner -

this only takes 20 mins.Lakeland Lamb is coming into season,offering great local produce atgood prices and tasting great...

Ingredients:

2 x 6-8oz Lamb Steaks, 8-10 Preboiled New Potatoes

2 Large Courgettes, 8-10 CherryTomatoes,

Any soft herb of your choice, Garlic,and Horseradish Sauce

1. Chop the courgettes into largechunks, then boil or steam until ten-der, for about 5 minutes. Tip into acolander and lightly press out as muchliquid as possible using a potato mash-er or fork, then chop the courgettesinto smaller pieces.

2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the gar-lic and tomatoes, then fry briefly untilthe tomatoes are just softening. Stir inthe courgettes and heat through, thenadd the chopped parsley or corianderand stir through. Keep warm.

3. Season the lamb steaks and grillfor 3-4 mins each side. Serve with thetomato & courgette crush on the side.

or try...

Quick Lamb &Ginger Stir-fry

Rub lamb steaks with Chinese fivespice powder, grill as before. Finelyslice courgettes, halve tomatoes &finely shred a small knob of ginger.Heat oil in a wok, add courgettes,tomatoes & ginger and stir-fry forabout 3 minutes until the courgettestarts to soften. Add the garlic, fry for1 min, then splash in 2 tbsp soy sauce.

Slice the lamb steaks and add to thepan just before serving, along withtheir juices. Scatter with coriander &serve with rice or noodles.

Per serving:

367 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohy-drate 5g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 8g,fibre 2g, salt 0.29 g

To book at The ConservatoryRestaurant or Walton’s Bar pleasetelephone 01228 561888

To advertise please call 592942 or [email protected] page 13

All City Councillorsreceive a yearly SmallScale Projects Budget andCouncillor NevilleLishman and myself haveused our 2008 allocationon :-

i) Warwick-on-Eden –Improved StreetLighting.

ii) Scotby – Repairedareas of Tarmacadamand a new pathwayinto The Steading.

iii) Wetheral – New lighting on approachroad to the Station.

iv) River Eden Footpath – Shortfall ofcosts for Interpretation Panels.

My next allocation for funding com-mences in April and to date I havereceived a request for a litter bin on theB6263 at Wetheral Pasture and the lay-by at the bottom of Steel’s Bank. I wouldnow like the Cotehill, Cumwhinton andAglionby residents to put forward theirschemes.

Wetheral Station is to be refurbishedthis year with the work commencing onApril 5th. The footbridge will be closedfor a period of time whilst it is repairedand painted in the livery colours of theHadrian franchise, maroon and cream.Lighting will be significantly improvedand the weeds/ rubbish removed.Completion is anticipated within 12weeks.

As a member of the Executive of CarlisleCity Council a number of people haveasked me what my Portfolio entails.The title is “Learning andDevelopment” but this involves not onlyMember and Staff learning but also HR(850 Staff), I.T., Museums (TullieHouse and The Guildhall), the Arts,Emergency Planning, Health andSafety, Legal and Democratic,Customer Services and even Pollingarrangements.

Carlisle City Council’s I.T. Service is inthe process of becoming a SharedService with Allerdale Borough Council.

Tullie House could possibly become anot-for-profit Trust in the near future inorder to access more funding than atpresent as part of the City Council.

The Council Staff Training programmehas received many plaudits over the lastfew years and in March accepted theIdeA “Go Excellence Award” and the“Go Whole Organisation ApproachAward”. Carlisle City Council becamethe first Authority in the Northwest tobe given the “Get On Award” whichrecognises excellence in Skills for Lifeprovision. I am a member of theRegional Development Committee ofthe Northwest Employers Organisation(N.W.E.O.) that meets in Manchesterand promotes both Member andEmployee learning. This year CarlisleCity Council retained its Level 1 statusof the Elected Members NorthwestCharter and I received the diploma ontheir behalf from Beverley Hughes,Minister for the Northwest (see photo).

Lastly a new amenity facility hasopened at the far end of the IndustrialSite in Brampton. You can recycle or

Councillor’s Corner

Dog Fouling – I have receivednumerous complaints from Wardresidents about the irresponsibleattitude of some dog owners whoallow their canine friends to foulareas within the 30 mph limits andfail to pick it up.

As a retired Veterinary Surgeon may Ipoint out that not only is it illegal todo this, with a fine of £75, but that itis exceedingly annoying to the publicand dangerous as it can cause a seri-ous disease especially in childrenknown as Toxocariosis. This condi-tion can lead to blindness due to themigrating larvae locating within theeye.

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Cllr Barry Ogilvie EarpTel. No. 01228 562612

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Accepting the Elected Members Charter Level 1 Award

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Neighbourhood Watch MessageThere have been a number of recent burglaries at rural premises where offenders have eitherforced entry, or entered through insecure doors/windows. The premises attacked have beenrural post offices, pubs and small shops; and also a number of houses where keys to highvalue vehicles have been taken and the cars stolen.

These offences have occurred throughout north and south Cumbria, and in southern Scotland.They are suspected to have been committed by travelling criminals who drive into the countyin high performance vehicles, often bearing false number plates. The burglaries are generallyoccurring during the night or in the early hours of the morning.

Schemes are asked to be particularly vigilant and report any suspicious activity around vulner-able premises, and also to ensure that all premises and vehicles are properly secure. Call 0845 33 00 247 if anything suspicious seen or 999 for immediate response.


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BluebirdHome CareOpensIt was a special landmark on Thursday

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Hosting the event was owner JohnDonald, his lovely wife Sandie alongwith Bluebird Development managerLorna Liny.

Guests included local business peopleas well as clients who are already bene-fiting from the superior care beingoffered by Bluebird.

John is convinced his “Old fashionedService” will be in great demand as heoffers, in his words, “The Care you needin the home you love”

We at The Village Link wish John andhis team much success for the future—you can contact Jonathan Donald on591131 or by email on [email protected]

Care in your ownhome...

www.bluebirdcare.co.uk

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

Peas Please"How luscious lies the pea

within the pod."Emily Dickinson

Last year my son picked his firstfresh pea pod and it definitely was-

n’t the last one that he was going topick that day!

It wasn’t just the enjoyment at thecrack of the fresh pod opening, and itwasn’t the discovery of several full bod-ied tempting peas to pick, nor was itthe satisfying pop as each one waseased from its comfortable bed. It wasthe revelation of the taste and that fan-tastic difference between freshly grownand shop-bought peas.

To me the taste brought back memo-ries of Summer days in my dad’s allot-ment, picking peas in the shade. Agood handful of pea pods later it wasdecided that 2009 would be the year ofthe Pea in our household.

Now with the added impetus of healthyliving and the credit crunch, growingyour own seems the natural thing to do.

Probably the trickiest thing in Carlisleis to try and find a nice sunny part ofthe garden to grow your harvest.However, luckily peas can handle someof the partial shade we have come toexpect.

...that fantastic differencebetween freshly grown

and shop-bought peas...

Sowing should be done anywherebetween March and June with thewaiting time to your first luscious peabeing only 12 weeks away.

Whilst it is possible to sow directly, youcan take the indoor option and usepeat pots or some wet kitchen toweland a windowsill to start them off. Itreally is that simple, however you mustremember that whether sowing director planting your seedlings, pea rootsare likely to grow deep. It is best to givethem about an inch of depth with twoinches of space. Bonemeal is an addedbonus at this point and it means yourlittle harvest will need no more feeding.

Handy Hint – Soak pea seeds in a lit-tle water for a few hours before sowing

With 15 days before your seedlingsappear you must remember that juicypeas need moisture, and they shouldbe constantly watered if conditionsbecome dry. As your beloved plantsnow begin to grow they may be reach-ing out for a little support. This is bestgiven in the form of canes, and if youfeel they need a little extra perhapsconsider some netting.

Handy Hint – Look like a profes-sional gardener and pinch out theplants when they reach the top, thisencourages healthy lower growth.

Luckily for my son peas are at therebest when immature, for him thismeans he won’t have to wait too longafter first spying the growing pods.Picking early also encourages theplant to produce even more juicygoods. Selecting from the bottomupwards is also recommended asthese peas are the ones which areready first.

Handy Hint – To keep that freshtaste, pick just before cooking as peaswill quickly gain that unwanted shopbought taste once harvested.

Finally, remember to enjoy them,whether fresh from the pod or freshlyblanched. You will taste no better,just ask my son!

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We have one of the top performingmusicians of the last 15 years in

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It was thesounds ofJ i m iH e n d r i xand VanHalen thatcreated thedesire inJohn topick up hisfirst guitar.W h i l s tsome ofJimi’s gui-tars mayhave met aprematureend, Johnhas formeda lastingbond with his “Godin” Guitar whichhas followed him across the sea.

With his love of 70s rock John firstperformed at a friend’s party at the ageof 16 but it was on the sun soakedbeaches of Tenerife where he per-formed in front of 1000s and to theacclaim of Rick Wakeman of ‘Yes’fame. It was at a major ‘Battle of theBands’ competition and up againstnumerous bands over a number ofdays John emerged victorious thanksto his self penned song “Let it go”.

John went on to play in all the island’stop venues including Veronicas,Linekers, Dubliner, The Rock Cafe andThe Soul cellar.

We can now hear his music at a num-ber of local hotspots. Whilst hisSunday Unplugged acoustic set at TheOffice is a particular favourite he alsoheads a local 3 piece band ‘Big Foot’formerly known as ‘The Waves’. It isalso possible to book John for yourwedding or party— as an experiencedDJ, John is able to provide you with afull evening's music.

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Beat theCreditCrunchYou will be acutely aware

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In this climate there is an upturn inpeople looking for good independentfinancial advice in respect of theirfinances.

One of the most important pieces ofadvice we give our clients is to startwith a ‘spring clean’ of their finances.

The most important part of any finan-cial planning is to draw up a budgetand closely look at all aspects ofmonthly expenditure... most peopleare very surprised when they see howtheir money gets spent each month.

You must earn more than you spend,as this is the single biggest threat toyour finances, and we suggest the fol-lowing categories to analyse yourspending:

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• Motoring and Travel

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• Savings & Investments

• Leisure

• Health & Beauty

• Clothes

• Education & Courses

• Big One Offs

• Odds & Sods

You should compare pricesfor utilities and food andensure that there is noexpenditure that youwould deem unnecessary.

Good ideas to improveyour situation:

• Sell an old thing forevery new one you buy -eBay... car boot sales...?

• Leave credit and debitcards at home – only takecash then you won’t betempted to overspend.

• Sleep on it – you oftendon’t want things as muchthe next day.

• Keep a list of your debtsin your wallet – you will bereminded every time youopen it!

• Accept help.

• Think of credit cards as debt cards– the banks money, not yours.

• Pay yourself pocket money - paybills and give yourself pocket money.

• Avoid shops then you can’t belured into spending money.

• Stick loose change in a savings jar– it soon adds up.

• Make your own at home – pizza,beer, etc.

• Use eBay to rent short term itemsat low cost.

• Have a ‘no-spend day.

• Organise nights-in for friends andfamily rather than going out.

• Don’t take the kids to the super-market - do your shopping online andyou will only buy what you need.

Many areas of expenditure can bereviewed by an IndependentFinancial Adviser and advice given onperhaps reducing mortgage pay-ments, life cover requirements,House and Contents Insurance, sav-ings schemes and pension payments.They can also help with potential taxplanning.

It is also important that you plan forthe future as we all hope to retiresome day and for most people theywould like to do this as early as possi-ble so planningneeds to start asearly you can.

Fashionby Jessica Farrer of Chameleon

Invest to Impress

Welcome to Spring/Summer 2009!There may still be a chill in the

air but I am all of a flutter about all ofthe gorgeous new shapes, styles andcolours hitting the shops! There’snothing like the buzz of taking homethat must have item before unwrap-ping it from a halo of scrunchy tissuepaper! This season’s looks are wear-able, flattering and undeniably femi-nine but as ever there are new rules tobe followed! This is the essential guideto transitional dressing and living bythe new fashion law of investment!

“Invest to Impress” is ‘the’ buzz phrasedoing the fashion rounds this season!Every purchase must be consideredfrom every angle – the days of throwaway fashion are numbered and notbefore time! How much more satisfy-ing is the thought of a sumptuous silkblouse, a fabulously cut pair of jeans ora chic shift that will stay in yourwardrobe for years to come?!

Forever fashion is all about choosingbeautiful stand alone pieces in scrum-my fabrics that will last you a lifetime!After all, a modern yet classicwardrobe is at the root of everywoman’s fashion fantasies so permis-sion is granted to indulge!

“Invest to Impress”is ‘the’ buzz phrasedoing the fashion

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Warmer than black and softer thangrey, navy blue suits everybody and isthe perfect shade for transitionaldressing – appropriate as the coldweather continues to bite! Havingspent many years out of favour, navy isfirmly back in the fashion fold andlooking hot for spring! A navy trouseris a work wear staple while a shift dressis an elegant option taking you to theoffice, for drinks and beyond! Dress upwith a black patent skinny belt, match-ing heels and a cropped fine knit cardi-gan for a chic Victoria Beckham styletake! For a more casual look, opt for acrispy cotton light weight jacket andlayer over a long sleeve tee!

The weather is the BritishFashionista’s constant nemesis!

In the recent weeks we have taken abattering from snow, rain & wind– none of which are conduciveto looking fabulous!

This transitional period istherefore the perfect time toshowcase one of this seasonshottest trends - the trophyjacket! An investment in itsown right – your coat shouldstand proud as the ultimate instyle statements! This is theseason of colour so be boldand go for a striking piece inhot pink or sunshine yellow!A black & white print is agreat alternative while over-sized bows and beadedbuttons are bang ontrend! A chunky knitcardigan is great for lay-ering and endless in itsversatility! Mutedshades of coffee andcream are perfect withjeans while a vibrant

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New StudioOpens‘Picture U’ opened onLondon Road by theMayor of Carlisle

Picture U, a new photography studio

in Carlisle opened last month.

The Mayor of Carlisle Jacquelyne

Geddes attended the opening celebra-

tions and wish Andrew, the proprietor;

all the best of luck.

The studio offering wedding photogra-

phy, portraits and other types of pho-

tography promises to be the best value

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that his goals and aims are to achieve

excellent customer service, and bring

people the results they want with no

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BluebirdHome CareOpensIt was a special landmark on Thursday

5th March as the Mayor of Carlisle,Jacqueline Geddes officially openedBluebird Care at their premises atFisher Street in Carlisle.

Hosting the event was owner JohnDonald, his lovely wife Sandie alongwith Bluebird Development managerLorna Liny.

Guests included local business peopleas well as clients who are already bene-fiting from the superior care beingoffered by Bluebird.

John is convinced his “Old fashionedService” will be in great demand as heoffers, in his words, “The Care you needin the home you love”

We at The Village Link wish John andhis team much success for the future—you can contact Jonathan Donald on591131 or by email on [email protected]

Care in your ownhome...

www.bluebirdcare.co.uk

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

Peas Please"How luscious lies the pea

within the pod."Emily Dickinson

Last year my son picked his firstfresh pea pod and it definitely was-

n’t the last one that he was going topick that day!

It wasn’t just the enjoyment at thecrack of the fresh pod opening, and itwasn’t the discovery of several full bod-ied tempting peas to pick, nor was itthe satisfying pop as each one waseased from its comfortable bed. It wasthe revelation of the taste and that fan-tastic difference between freshly grownand shop-bought peas.

To me the taste brought back memo-ries of Summer days in my dad’s allot-ment, picking peas in the shade. Agood handful of pea pods later it wasdecided that 2009 would be the year ofthe Pea in our household.

Now with the added impetus of healthyliving and the credit crunch, growingyour own seems the natural thing to do.

Probably the trickiest thing in Carlisleis to try and find a nice sunny part ofthe garden to grow your harvest.However, luckily peas can handle someof the partial shade we have come toexpect.

...that fantastic differencebetween freshly grown

and shop-bought peas...

Sowing should be done anywherebetween March and June with thewaiting time to your first luscious peabeing only 12 weeks away.

Whilst it is possible to sow directly, youcan take the indoor option and usepeat pots or some wet kitchen toweland a windowsill to start them off. Itreally is that simple, however you mustremember that whether sowing director planting your seedlings, pea rootsare likely to grow deep. It is best to givethem about an inch of depth with twoinches of space. Bonemeal is an addedbonus at this point and it means yourlittle harvest will need no more feeding.

Handy Hint – Soak pea seeds in a lit-tle water for a few hours before sowing

With 15 days before your seedlingsappear you must remember that juicypeas need moisture, and they shouldbe constantly watered if conditionsbecome dry. As your beloved plantsnow begin to grow they may be reach-ing out for a little support. This is bestgiven in the form of canes, and if youfeel they need a little extra perhapsconsider some netting.

Handy Hint – Look like a profes-sional gardener and pinch out theplants when they reach the top, thisencourages healthy lower growth.

Luckily for my son peas are at therebest when immature, for him thismeans he won’t have to wait too longafter first spying the growing pods.Picking early also encourages theplant to produce even more juicygoods. Selecting from the bottomupwards is also recommended asthese peas are the ones which areready first.

Handy Hint – To keep that freshtaste, pick just before cooking as peaswill quickly gain that unwanted shopbought taste once harvested.

Finally, remember to enjoy them,whether fresh from the pod or freshlyblanched. You will taste no better,just ask my son!

Are you short oftime for

yourhouseholdchores?

Then let us takeaway

the strain!

PERSONALLY MANAGED FULLY INSURED

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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Regular Cleans‘Spring’ Cleans

Tenancy Change-oversBuilders Cleans

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Closing date: May 5th

$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John Penn

We have one of the top performingmusicians of the last 15 years in

the Canary Islands on our doorstep.

It was thesounds ofJ i m iH e n d r i xand VanHalen thatcreated thedesire inJohn topick up hisfirst guitar.W h i l s tsome ofJimi’s gui-tars mayhave met aprematureend, Johnhas formeda lastingbond with his “Godin” Guitar whichhas followed him across the sea.

With his love of 70s rock John firstperformed at a friend’s party at the ageof 16 but it was on the sun soakedbeaches of Tenerife where he per-formed in front of 1000s and to theacclaim of Rick Wakeman of ‘Yes’fame. It was at a major ‘Battle of theBands’ competition and up againstnumerous bands over a number ofdays John emerged victorious thanksto his self penned song “Let it go”.

John went on to play in all the island’stop venues including Veronicas,Linekers, Dubliner, The Rock Cafe andThe Soul cellar.

We can now hear his music at a num-ber of local hotspots. Whilst hisSunday Unplugged acoustic set at TheOffice is a particular favourite he alsoheads a local 3 piece band ‘Big Foot’formerly known as ‘The Waves’. It isalso possible to book John for yourwedding or party— as an experiencedDJ, John is able to provide you with afull evening's music.

If you want to hear or see more, visitwww.johnpenn-singer.com

By the way, John’s acoustic sets canoften be enjoyed live at The Office –see you there….











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Chef’s Noteswith Fraser Souter of the Crown Hotel

Peppered Lamb Steakswith a tomato andcourgette crushedpotato salad

Don't make lack of time the excusefor not cooking a good dinner -

this only takes 20 mins.Lakeland Lamb is coming into season,offering great local produce atgood prices and tasting great...

Ingredients:

2 x 6-8oz Lamb Steaks, 8-10 Preboiled New Potatoes

2 Large Courgettes, 8-10 CherryTomatoes,

Any soft herb of your choice, Garlic,and Horseradish Sauce

1. Chop the courgettes into largechunks, then boil or steam until ten-der, for about 5 minutes. Tip into acolander and lightly press out as muchliquid as possible using a potato mash-er or fork, then chop the courgettesinto smaller pieces.

2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the gar-lic and tomatoes, then fry briefly untilthe tomatoes are just softening. Stir inthe courgettes and heat through, thenadd the chopped parsley or corianderand stir through. Keep warm.

3. Season the lamb steaks and grillfor 3-4 mins each side. Serve with thetomato & courgette crush on the side.

or try...

Quick Lamb &Ginger Stir-fry

Rub lamb steaks with Chinese fivespice powder, grill as before. Finelyslice courgettes, halve tomatoes &finely shred a small knob of ginger.Heat oil in a wok, add courgettes,tomatoes & ginger and stir-fry forabout 3 minutes until the courgettestarts to soften. Add the garlic, fry for1 min, then splash in 2 tbsp soy sauce.

Slice the lamb steaks and add to thepan just before serving, along withtheir juices. Scatter with coriander &serve with rice or noodles.

Per serving:

367 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohy-drate 5g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 8g,fibre 2g, salt 0.29 g

To book at The ConservatoryRestaurant or Walton’s Bar pleasetelephone 01228 561888

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All City Councillorsreceive a yearly SmallScale Projects Budget andCouncillor NevilleLishman and myself haveused our 2008 allocationon :-

i) Warwick-on-Eden –Improved StreetLighting.

ii) Scotby – Repairedareas of Tarmacadamand a new pathwayinto The Steading.

iii) Wetheral – New lighting on approachroad to the Station.

iv) River Eden Footpath – Shortfall ofcosts for Interpretation Panels.

My next allocation for funding com-mences in April and to date I havereceived a request for a litter bin on theB6263 at Wetheral Pasture and the lay-by at the bottom of Steel’s Bank. I wouldnow like the Cotehill, Cumwhinton andAglionby residents to put forward theirschemes.

Wetheral Station is to be refurbishedthis year with the work commencing onApril 5th. The footbridge will be closedfor a period of time whilst it is repairedand painted in the livery colours of theHadrian franchise, maroon and cream.Lighting will be significantly improvedand the weeds/ rubbish removed.Completion is anticipated within 12weeks.

As a member of the Executive of CarlisleCity Council a number of people haveasked me what my Portfolio entails.The title is “Learning andDevelopment” but this involves not onlyMember and Staff learning but also HR(850 Staff), I.T., Museums (TullieHouse and The Guildhall), the Arts,Emergency Planning, Health andSafety, Legal and Democratic,Customer Services and even Pollingarrangements.

Carlisle City Council’s I.T. Service is inthe process of becoming a SharedService with Allerdale Borough Council.

Tullie House could possibly become anot-for-profit Trust in the near future inorder to access more funding than atpresent as part of the City Council.

The Council Staff Training programmehas received many plaudits over the lastfew years and in March accepted theIdeA “Go Excellence Award” and the“Go Whole Organisation ApproachAward”. Carlisle City Council becamethe first Authority in the Northwest tobe given the “Get On Award” whichrecognises excellence in Skills for Lifeprovision. I am a member of theRegional Development Committee ofthe Northwest Employers Organisation(N.W.E.O.) that meets in Manchesterand promotes both Member andEmployee learning. This year CarlisleCity Council retained its Level 1 statusof the Elected Members NorthwestCharter and I received the diploma ontheir behalf from Beverley Hughes,Minister for the Northwest (see photo).

Lastly a new amenity facility hasopened at the far end of the IndustrialSite in Brampton. You can recycle or

Councillor’s Corner

Dog Fouling – I have receivednumerous complaints from Wardresidents about the irresponsibleattitude of some dog owners whoallow their canine friends to foulareas within the 30 mph limits andfail to pick it up.

As a retired Veterinary Surgeon may Ipoint out that not only is it illegal todo this, with a fine of £75, but that itis exceedingly annoying to the publicand dangerous as it can cause a seri-ous disease especially in childrenknown as Toxocariosis. This condi-tion can lead to blindness due to themigrating larvae locating within theeye.

dispose of almost everything.Operating every day from 10 a.m. –6 p.m. closed Tuesday.

Cllr Barry Ogilvie EarpTel. No. 01228 562612

e-mail [email protected]

Accepting the Elected Members Charter Level 1 Award

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Neighbourhood Watch MessageThere have been a number of recent burglaries at rural premises where offenders have eitherforced entry, or entered through insecure doors/windows. The premises attacked have beenrural post offices, pubs and small shops; and also a number of houses where keys to highvalue vehicles have been taken and the cars stolen.

These offences have occurred throughout north and south Cumbria, and in southern Scotland.They are suspected to have been committed by travelling criminals who drive into the countyin high performance vehicles, often bearing false number plates. The burglaries are generallyoccurring during the night or in the early hours of the morning.

Schemes are asked to be particularly vigilant and report any suspicious activity around vulner-able premises, and also to ensure that all premises and vehicles are properly secure. Call 0845 33 00 247 if anything suspicious seen or 999 for immediate response.


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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For further details please contact Judith on:

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Local IndexListing here is for regular advertisers (free) as well as for businesses

trading in this area; a single line entry is only £3 per issue; a second

line (maximum number) is a further £1. Paid annually in advance; the

nearest relevant heading should be used. Feature any mix of your ad

page, phone, web or email contact details.

Beauty TherapyCrown Leisure Tel: 564272

Building & PlanningIndependent Gas page 15

Tel: 561222 or 07885 841584

ChildcareLouise English Childminder page 5

CleaningCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 0759 055 8633

[email protected] / Tel: 672094

Purely Dry Clean Carpets page 12

Freedom Clean (016974 75667) page 6

GreenBins Tel: 534648 page 2

Coach & Mini Bus HireAlastair Cook Mini Bus Service page 9

Irvings Coaches (Tel: 521777) page 2

Complementary TherapyHelen Hodgson Tel: 01768 885967

CouncillorsMichael Richardson Tel: 016973 31512

Barry Earp page 13

DentistsAglionby Dental Practice Tel: 711272

Driving InstructorsRoland Lawson (Tel: 546010) page 16

EducationPennine Way Nursery Tel: 697520

Electrical Appliances/RepairsNorthern Vacuums (524065) page 12

ElectriciansGreg Metcalfe (01768 896241) page 6

GW Electrical Tel: 510470

Ian Cogan Tel: 526521 page 5

Entertainment & LeisureSplitz Dancing Tel:562118 page 3

Funeral DirectorsJohn Tremble (Tel: 594831) page 12

Garden Services & SuppliesCumbria Pro Wash Tel: 672094

Carleton Paving page 5

Hair & Beauty TherapyBRB Star Beauty Tel: 631039

The Gentry Tel: 529203

Health & FitnessCarol Westmorland (01768 896733) page 3

HeatingIndependent Gas Tel: 561222 page 15

Home HelpHelping Hands Tel: 537004

Blue Bird Home Care page 11

JoineryIan Woodmass Tel: 590899

MarketingQIC Print, qicprint.co.uk Tel: 513 513

MenswearSteed Tel: 599555 page 1

OpticianDolores Marshall (409404) page 5

Painter & DecoratorsLee Shaw (Tel: 549594) page 9

Ian Hodgson Tel: 541164 page 5

Decor8 Tel: 594445 page 4

Parish CouncilWetheral Parish Council 561687

PharmacistDalston Pharmacy Tel: 541344 page 16

PhotographyPaul Mortimer Tel:016974 73430 page 7

PictureU Tel: 540 204 page 10

PilatesCarol Westmorland page 3

PlumbingIndependent Gas Tel: 561222 page 15

John Fisher Tel: 560791 page 9

PrintingQIC Print: qicprint.co.uk page 5

PropertyBulman Properties Tel: 819888 page 9

Public HousesThe Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4

Wheatsheaf Inn Tel: 560686

RestaurantsLowther Arms Tel: 560905 page 15

The Conservatory Tel: 561888 page 4

TelevisionGo Digital Tel: 597708 page 13

Vets & PetsCoomara Veterinary Practice page 4

Pet Sitting Tel:577470 page 13

WomanswearChameleon (Tel: 599770) page 8

High Society Tel: 792880 page 8

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Tel: 01768 [email protected] Dials

Accident Legal Line 0500 192939

BT Faultline 0800 800 151

Citizens Advice Bureau 01228 633900

Car Recovery 24hr 01228 527287

Carlisle City Council 01228 817000

Childline 0800 1111

Child Protect (NSPCC) 0808 800 5000

County Council 01228 606060

Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677

Cuedoc 01228 401999

Cumberland Infirmary 01228 523444

Dalston Pharmacy 01228 541344

Debt Help 0808 808 4000

Drugs Helpline 0800 776600

Electric Emergencies (United Utilities)0800 195 4141

Environment Agency 0800 807 060

Fire & Rescue Service 0800 358 4777

Floodline 0845 988 1188

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

Highways & Potholes 0845 609 6609

Library renewals 607310

Neighbourhood Forum 606570

Police HQ 0845 33 00 247

Recycle White Goods 817200

Refuse Disposal 606708

RSPCA Cruelty Reporting 0870 5555 999

Sure Start Carlisle South 01228 625937

Train Times 08457 48 49 50

Traveline 0871 200 22 33

Legal Help 01228 345 4345

NHS Direct 0845 46 47

Water Emergencies (United Utilities)0800 330 033

Her other activities arebased in Wetheral and

include Fitness Instructorteaching Pilates, Yoga,Circuits, Steps, Aerobics,Bums n Tums, Aqua. Also aMember of Triathlon Club,Marathon and Half-Marathon Runner, Tennis.

She was amazed to win twocompetitions last year andjust couldn't believe beingasked to represent Britain inGermany. This has given herthe inspiration to enter againthis year. This can be a veryexpensive and time consum-ing sport and she says she isextremely grateful to EnergySolutions who were kindenough to sponsor last year.She was also supported byRob Carey ‘Mr Scotland’ withhis training programme, andalso the team at Bodytek.

Her diet has to be very disci-plined and involves startingthe day with chocolate por-ridge then eating every twohours with the correct bal-ance of protein, carbohy-drates and fat, also takingsupplements of vitamin C,multivitamins and cod liveroil.. she prefers to competenaturally so doesn’t takeadditional substances... thiscan apparently be difficultwhen members bring in cakesand chocolates for staff...!

Luckily her closest friends areeither fitness instructors orinterested in fitness so thepeople around her are veryunderstanding when she hasto say ‘no’. She believes every-one should have goals in lifeand right now this is hers. Shewishes you good luck withyours.

Miss Toned FigureClare Burrell,Leisure Club Manager at The Crown Hotel Leisure Club, Wetheral.

Clare has the titles;1st Miss Cumbria Toned Figure 2008 1st Miss NABBA North West Toned Figure 20083rd Miss WFF Universe Toned Figure 2008 (Germany)7th Miss NABBA British Finals Toned Figure 2008

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Today on the roads:

Traffic has increased by over60% since 1980.

Cars are the biggest source ofgreenhouse gas emissions.

Congestion costs the UK £19 bil-lion a year.

Public transport costs are rising.

With 10 million empty seats on theroad every year and so many of ustravelling in the same direction wethought perhaps some of you wouldlike to share some costs.

The benefits of car sharing are great!

These are many reasons to car share;reduced costs, reduced congestion andpollution and improved access in areaswith limited public transport. Indeed ifaverage car occupancy was to increaseby 10% - with 1.74 persons per car onaverage - this would reduce traffic onour roads by 9%.

Are there any other community carsharing schemes?

One successful group is the “RustyVehicle Sharing Group” which beganas far back as 1976 in Leicester. Agroup of neighbours originally decidedthat they could share a rusty vehicle.However, today the cars are of a muchbetter quality and the group has gonefrom strength to strength.

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Park Rd Scotby School 1159 1359 1559 1759 2029 2229 2329

Tesco 1208 1408 1608 1808

Carlisle Bus Station 1213 1413 1613 1813 2043 2243 2343

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