Wet and wild, scrambling up a steep Cumbrian beck

Published 5 November 2008

Get on yer bike!

Published 3 September 2008

CYCLING is an excellent form of exercise and great for the whole family to enjoy. Before setting out on a bike ride, you need to do a ‘bike check’ to make sure your equipment is safe.

How do I get back in to shape?

Published 3 September 2008

Q I haven’t done any exercise since I was at school, which was over a decade ago. I’ve put on a lot of weight in the time since and really want to get myself in shape as there is a history of heart attacks in my family. What would you recommend?

Send us your flabby youngsters and we can make them superfit

Published 3 September 2008

WHEN you climb through the ropes into the ring, you’re on your own. The partisan crowd howls out of the surrounding darkness as your opponent looms up large and colourful, sucks on his blue gumshield and whacks his gloves together.

The card that can change your life

Published 3 September 2008

FORGET the traditional New Year’s resolution to join the gym and get fit, the busiest time of year for people to take out memberships is September and October according to the FIA, the Fitness Industry Association.

Go on, get on yer bike!

Published 3 September 2008

LEGENDARY downhill mountain bike racer ‘Dangerous Brian’ Robson stood at the top of the perilously steep winding yellow dirt track flanked by pine trees and, as his competitors looked on, slowly and very deliberately removed his brake blocks for the white-knuckle descent.

Glorious woods where you might catch a glimpse of our ospreys fishing in the lake

Published 3 September 2008

FROM the parking area, cross the road to go through the gate towards Kelswick and up the track. A little way after passing a bench and going through a gap in a drystone wall, the pleasant track starts to swing right. You soon encounter a drystone wall to your right.

Take a dive and see what Cumbria has to offer you

Published 3 September 2008

WE may not have the sparkling, clear waters and the stunning coral of the Great Barrier Reef or the parrot fish and turtles of the warm waters of the Caribbean, but Cumbria has a lot to offer scuba divers.

Camping on the wild side differs to the campsite

Published 3 September 2008

Get out your racquet and burn those calories – if you’re over 45

Published 3 September 2008

YOUR knees may be getting creaky and your hair a little greyer, but that’s no reason to stop enjoying sport.

Real body confidence has little to do with shape or grooming

Published 3 September 2008

HAVING two identical sisters gives me an unfair advantage. It allows me to have an honest view of myself.

Comets boss slams team after Berwick Bandits claim victory

Published 27 August 2008

Fuming Workington Comets boss Keith Denham slammed his team after an abject surrender of their unbeaten home record to Berwick Bandits.

Take part in Active Cumbria Week

Published 6 August 2008

Active Cumbria Week is being held on August 11-17. The week is designed to encouraging as many people as possible to get out there and get active.

Stay healthy by walking but remember, keep safe

Published 9 July 2008

ABEGINNERS’ guide to walking? How hard can it be? You just put one foot in front of the other, don’t you?

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Published 9 July 2008

ANYONE who regularly reads this column will know I am a dedicated road biker who particularly loves hill climbing and distance cycling.

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Published 9 July 2008

IF YOU believe the national tabloids, the biggest threat to an individual’s safety comes from teenagers wandering the streets in hoodies.

Owzat! Kids can watch cricket stars for £1

Published 9 July 2008

CUMBRIAN youngsters can watch first class county cricket for just £1 a day this month.

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Published 9 July 2008

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Published 9 July 2008

QI’m a year 10 student and I want to know what activities there are that are suitable for my age group over the summer. I’d like to try something a little bit differentAThere are lots of different activities available throughout Carlisle Leisure for your age group.