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A tiny church with big ideas about God’s spiritual gifts
Published 8 May 2008
IN A SMALL chapel in Workington, set back from the road, unnoticed by most, people are discovering their God-given powers.
Secret of fine sausage making is so safe with this old master
Published 24 April 2008
THE WORLD of Cumberland sausage making has long been renowned as a secret society; each family is under an omerta not to disclose the secret of their herbs and spices recipe and special preparation method.
Niki stations herself knee-deep to get a real West point of view
Published 24 April 2008
WHEN Maryport artist and photographer Niki Thomas decided to follow in the footsteps of the man widely regarded as having written the first tailor-made Lake District guide book, she never envisaged having to stand knee deep in freezing water to picture scenes he recorded 230 years earlier.
Baby-friendly film show
Published 17 April 2008
WORKINGTON’S Plaza Cinemas has launched parent and baby screenings.
A son’s death and road to salvation
Published 10 April 2008
EVERY morning for the last nine years, Dave Smith has woken up in a rash of guilt about the death of his son Ryan.
Workington Billy remembers Reds’ memorable tie against Busby Babes
Published 6 April 2008
One of the few survivors of the legendary football match between Workington Reds and Manchester United 50 years ago, BILLY ROBSON - best known as ‘Workington Billy’ - recalls the glory days of West Cumbrian football . . .
It’s art, it’s ethical and it’s attractive - Dianne’s unique take on textiles
Published 22 March 2008
THE LAKE District and the Solway are the inspiration for Dianne Standen’s unique, ethical textiles.
Abbie in the tyre tracks of Hamilton
Published 22 March 2008
TEN years ago young motor racing star Lewis Hamilton was at Rowrah making his way in karting.
Neil’s book is a riot of football-based action
Published 22 March 2008
RAUCOUS, relentless, rampaging tales of fights and lust; could this be football in Workington?
Debut album for Dave
Published 22 March 2008
FOLK singer Dave Fry, who cut his musical teeth in Workington during the 1960s, has brought out his first CD.
Understanding and friendships
Published 22 March 2008
WHEN you visit Selm, one of the first things you’ll see is the sign ‘Selm - twin town of Workington’ and the English flag hanging at the roundabout in the town centre.
Cockermouth in a class of its own
Published 21 March 2008
THE WIDE, tree-lined boulevard, the pretty painted buildings, riverside walks and a kaleidoscope of small, independent shops... is this small-town France? Hidden Austria? Forgotten Italy?
Plans to transport us back to the golden age of the bus
Published 7 March 2008
A PASSION for vintage transport has led the members of the Workington Transport Heritage Trust to formulate ambitious plans for the town.
Extraordinary women adventurers to tell their stories at mountain festival
Published 28 February 2008
Barnum marks end of two musical eras
Published 15 February 2008
BARNUM, Maryport Amateur Operatic Society’s musical, marks the end of two eras.
The accent was on friendship during my twin town visit
Published 15 February 2008
I AM Judith, an exchange student from Germany.
The hosts with the most for student visitors
Published 15 February 2008
MY POINT of view is only one side of the coin.
Love on the rocks for climbers who face danger of mountains together
Published 15 February 2008
Why the Theatre by the Lake has been the best stage of my life
Published 5 February 2008
TV’s Kim balances home and life
Published 25 January 2008
MANY people would run a mile or two at the thought of a day in Kim Inglis’s working life.
