Profile
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to meet life’s challenges head on
Published 12 June 2008
WILL Scott is an inspiration who views every one of life’s setbacks – and he’s had more than a fair share – as a positive challenge.
Underground theatre at a slate mine! It’s uniquely Mark Weir
Published 29 May 2008
MARK Weir likes to be unique; he is the owner of the last operating slate mine in England, flies to and from work in a helicopter and has plans to build an underground theatre, he is not far from it.
Driven on by overcoming paralysis
Published 24 May 2008
BLOND haired Simon Lawson has become a familiar sight on the coast road near Maryport, powering along on something that looks like a cross between a wheelchair and a bicycle.
Author runs the rule over ancient murders
Published 23 May 2008
A HIGH PORTINSCALE man has reinvestigated some of Cumbria’s most notorious murder cases for his new book.
When your dog drives you to the end of your tether, Derek’s the man to see
Published 23 May 2008
ACTOR Martin Clunes had left Lonscale Farm on the slopes of Latrigg not long before I arrived to meet sheepdog trainer Derek Scrimgeour.
Marriages weren’t made in heaven - they were made at Palace ballroom
Published 18 May 2008
MARRIAGES may have been made in heaven elsewhere, but in Maryport they were more often than not sealed at the Palace Ballroom.
A mission to uncover and protect the history of the Derwent Fells
Published 15 May 2008
THEY’RE an enthusiastic group dedicated to delving into the history around the Lorton valley, and this spring sees them taking off in several exciting directions.
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?
