A new breed of Cumbrian mums
School is finished for the day and Jamie, 11, Alan, seven, and six-year-old Joseph bound in through the back door at Croft House Farm at Mealrigg near Aspatria.
Past & Present
Bid to get rid of pond’s pong
When Matthew Nutter wrote about the Eden Bridges in 1835 he stated that the scheme “was commenced in the autumn of 1812”.But in December the newspaper was able to announce progress: “A considerable quantity of material has been, and continues to be, deposited there in an attempt to fill the pond up.”
Reviews
Keeping passion alive
Words by the Water - Shirley Williams: Laying Hold on LifeShirley Williams captivated her audience with her views on what needs to change in Britain’s political landscape during the penultimate session of this year’s Words by the Water in Keswick.
In the office where hundreds of constituents have opened their hearts, now it’s Eric Martlew’s turn.
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