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Community CentresPennine Way Tel: 607520 page 1

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CouncillorsNicola Clarke (Tel: 531126) page 15

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Trevor Allison (Tel: 523923) page 18

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DearNeighbours

Hopefully the arrival of theMay/June edition of the Carleton

Directory finds you basking in more ofthe great weather we enjoyed in April.Hopefully this early sun won’t be rem-iniscent of last year where it spelt theend of an early summer. Neverthelessif the rain has returned pour yourselfanother coffee put your feet up andenjoy a flick through your Directory.

This month’s edition gives you thechance to win a £25 voucher to use atthe excellent new premises of Picture UStudios or if you fancy a meal out thenthe Crossword sponsored by Fantailscould be just what you’re looking for.Looking towards the summer sun,High Society tell us of the colours to beseen in and speaking of colours turn toour Bumblebee garden feature to findout which flowers can help bring backthis quintessential friend. With thecouncillors letting us in on the localnews, financial advice from FinancialConcepts and the usual excellent mixof advertisers, what are you waitingfor…put the kettle on and relax. Untilnext time ..

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NewlandsWindfarmUpdate

With all the recent National andLocal news regarding an upsurge

in Windfarm applications in the Northof England we thoughtwe would have a littlelook into the currentsituation regardingthe plans for the wind-farm nearCumwhinton. As youmay probably beaware the plans for theturbines and latterlythe meteorologicalmast were rejectedtowards the end of2008. Nevertheless itappears that the matter is not yet fin-ished as it is currently reported atwww.againstnewlandswindfarm.co.ukthat the applicants have since lodged awritten appeal. As a result the actiongroup have successfully lobbied theinspectorate for a full public enquiry.As an opposition group they have alsobeen granted rule 6 party status whichmeans they have the right to bothspeak and be represented by relevantexperts who will argue their case andtest the developers’ evidence.

Fundraising events will soon beplanned if you would like to show yoursupport. We will keep you updated.

A personal plea fromwww.againstnewlandswindfarm.co.uk

“As we need to employ the relevantexperts to argue our case and test thedeveloper’s evidence. We are talkingabout legal representation from plan-ning lawyers, environmental impactassessment experts and so on.

To cut to the point we now all need todonate to the cause to help us fight thisappeal by using all the tools available.”

Please send all donations (cheques toNewlands Windfarm Action Group) to:

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Above: Artists impression of how the proposedturbines could appear from theCumwhinton shop.

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Trevor ALLISON

Dear Resident,

I have worked in the Dalston city ward asone of your three Dalston District coun-cillors since 2004. I have now beenselected to stand in the election for theDalston County Division. This iseffectively an extended city ward whichincludes the Parishes of Orton and Burghby Sands. It is the ward that I live in,and I was privileged to accept the nomi-nation. If elected as a County CouncillorI would do my very best for the two addi-tional parishes, as I do for Dalston,St.Cuthberts Without, and Cummersdalein the Carlisle District.

The dramatic improvement in the num-bers voting for me since I first stood in2002 is a testament to LiberalDemocrat Community politics andmy commitment. In our regular FocusNewsletters. I do my best to keep youabreast of issues which will affect yourcommunity. For example, the PlanningBrief for Garlands Hospital which fea-tured in our last leaflet will have a signif-icant impact in your area. We are still theonly Party to put out a regular Newsletterhand delivered across the wholeward, to keep you informed in this way.

Lib-Dems on the The Economy.

Nationally, the Lib-Dems are recog-nised as a party concerned with the envi-

ronment and with social justice. But,since 2003, on the Economy, Lib-Dem Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cablehas warned Gordon Brown, thethen Chancellor, that his policieswould lead to disaster.

His advice was rubbished by GordonBrown, who as late as last year boast-ed that he had abolished “Boomand Bust” andthat we are betterplaced than theother developedcountries to facethe economicdownturn. As wenow know it wasall a mirage.

At local level we are seeing closuresand short time working, and incommon with other Authorities, this isputting enormous strains onCouncil’s finances. We the taxpay-er will be left to pick up the piecesboth locally and nationally for years tocome.

I am committed;

• To listen and representyour views

• To keep you informed with our regular Newsletter

• To work co-operatively with other Councillors and politicians

• To undertake regular surveys and respond to your concerns to ensure that we are working on issues that matter to you.

CONTACT ME

Trevor Allison, 17 Gilbert Rd,Cummersdale CA2 6BJ. Tel: [email protected]

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CUMBRIA COUNTYCOUNCIL ELECTIONS

4th June 2009DALSTON & CUMMERSDALE

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It was a bright and sunny morningand P.C. Pete is taking his usual walk

through the village. P.C. Pete is wellknown to everyone who lives there andeverybody likes him. He always stopsto chat with Mrs Price who looks afterthe Post Office; she looks forward to hisvisits. Pete often stops at the bakers fora cup of tea and has either a lovelysticky bun or a home baked pie for hislunch. Today P.C. Pete decided to havea piece of ginger cake with his cup oftea. It smelt good as he walked into thebakers, he could see Johnny Johnsonthe baker, taking fresh bread out of theoven at the back of the shop.

Everything was laid out on the glasscounters in neat rows. There was fruitpies, cream cakes, chocolate puddings,fairy cakes, fresh sandwiches and somany different types of bread and it alllooked very tempting. Mr Johnson wasa very good baker indeed, but it is MrsJohnson, that makes all the tarts andcakes.

“Here you are Pete” said Mrs Johnson“you’ll enjoy this”. She handed P.C.Pete a big cup of hot sweet tea and thickslab of warm ginger cake on a chinaplate.

“Crikey, that does look good, thank youvery much” said Pete. Feelingrefreshed, P.C. Pete thanked her againand went on his way.

“ ‘I like a happy ending’thought P.C. Pete.”

As it was such a nice day P.C Petethought he would take a stroll down bythe river. The path was quite wide andwas often used by the villagers as aplace to walk their dogs or ride theirbikes; there was even a picnic table, itwas a smashing spot. Suddenly Peteheard a noise. He stood still and lis-tened carefully. It was a soft whimper-ing sound, whatever was making thenoise sounded very frightened. Itseemed to be coming from the longgrass by the wall on the edge of thepath. P.C. Pete went to investigate andsure enough, he found a small goldencocker spaniel puppy shivering andlooking very miserable.

“Hello there” said Pete, “You poor lit-tle thing, how did you get here”? “Ihad better take you back to the policestation in the village; I bet someone islooking for you”. Very gently, P.C.Pete lifted the little puppy up andtucked it into his jacket to keep itwarm. The little puppy snuggleddown into the warm folds ofPete’s jumper. P.C. Petewas hurrying back tothe village and just ashe got there hecould hear quite acommotion justinside the door ofthe sweet shop. Hethought he had bet-ter pop over to seewhat it was allabout. When hegot there, hefound MrsR o b i n s o nthe sweet-s h o powner, try-ing to com-fort a littleboy whowas cryinguncontrol-lably with two of his friends. P.C. Peteknew the boys from the local primaryschool, where he often called in to chatwith the teachers and sometimes playfor a while with the little ones. Theboys ran to Pete at once. “P.C. Pete,P.C.Pete, Robert has lost his birthdaypresent”.

“Oh dear Robert, how did you lose itand what was it” said Pete, kneelingdown to talk to the boy.

“It was a puppy” said Robert “Ithought I had tied him up properly onthe post outside the shop”. “I was onlyin there a minute or two and when Icame out my puppy had gone. He istoo little to know his name yet andmummy told me to be careful”. Withthat the boy started to cry again andheld up the new red leather leadattached to an empty collar. Big longtears rolled down his little red facewhich was now quite blotchy.

“Don’t worry Robert” said Pete “I

think I have found your present”. P.C.Pete opened his jacket to show Robertthe little spaniel he had found earlier.

“Oh yes P.C. Pete, that’s him” said thelittle boy joyfully. “Where did you findhim?”

“He was by the river in the long grass”said Pete. “Gosh he did go a long

way” said Robert. “What’shis name asked P.C.

Pete?”

“It’s Daniel” exclaimedRobert. “Mmmm,Daniel the Spaniel, whata good name for him,

well come on then, I willwalk you three boys and

Daniel home”.

P.C Pete, still carrying the lit-tle puppy in his jacket, tookthe boys to Roberts housewhere he explained toRoberts mum what hadhappened. “Small puppieslike Daniel should not

really be left outsideshops on their own”advised Pete. “Danielbecame worried andfrightened, he pan-

icked and ran off. Make sure someoneresponsible is with him if he has to stayoutside a shop, don’t leave him on hisown in future Robert, you must lookafter him properly.

“I promise I will Pete” said Robert. “Itell you what” said P.C.Pete, “I willcome and see you both every now andagain and see how you are both gettingon, and I will try and teach Daniel a fewtricks if you like”.

“Oh yes please” said Robert “I wouldlike that”.

With that P.C. Pete said goodbye toRobert, Daniel and Mum. ‘I had betterget back to the station and write myreport; I will look forward to seeingmuch more of Robert and Daniel. I likea happy ending’ thought P.C. Pete.

Nick Clarke

© 2009 Rights reserved. All characters fictitious.

Published by Councillor Nicola Clarke

KIDDIES STORY

P.C. PETE AND THE LOST BIRTHDAY PRESENT


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Gardens cover more than 1 millionhectares of Britain, far exceeding thecombined area of all our naturereserves. However, at present a lot ofgardens are not especially friendly towildlife. Many are covered with pavingor decking, or are populated with exot-ic or highly cultivated garden flowers

that produce little or no pollen andnectar, or keep it hidden away fromthe bees. Pansies, petunias, busy-lizzies and begonias undoubtedly adda splash of colour, but years of selec-tion for increasingly showy bloomshave resulted in the flowers losingtheir original function of attractingpollinating insects.

As a change this month, why not gonatural. Try growing traditional cot-tage garden flowers and native wild-flowers. Many of these thrive and looksuperb in the garden. They are alsoeasy to grow and are much moreresistant to slugs and disease. Indeedmany wildflowers are already readilyaccepted as garden plants, with fox-gloves and bluebells making good

examples. Thereare also manyother lesserknown wildflow-ers. Viper’sbugloss, forexample, pro-duces tall, purplespikes that lookstunning in anherbaceous bor-der and positivelydrip nectar.B u m b l e b e especies differ inthe length of theirtongues, and as aresult prefer dif-ferent flowers, soit's important togrow a range ofdifferent things.

One of the sim-plest things you can do to help yourbumblebees is to leave an area of yourlawn uncut during the summer. If youdon't mow between late June andearly August, your lawn will burst intoflower with clovers and birds-foot tre-foil.

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This needn't look untidy - make it aninteresting shape, and border it with amown path so that you can enjoywatching your bumblebees foragingaway. Bumblebee season continues allthe way through until mid September,so if you are thinking of some suitableplants, here are a few you could try…

MAY- JUNE

Foxglove, Geranium, Honeysuckle,Thyme, Roses, Campanula, Poppies,Raspberries

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Brambles, Lavender, Mint,Snapdragons, Heathers, Cornflowers,Thistles, Hollyhock

If everyone provided just one plantfrom each list, the future of our sur-viving bumblebee species would be alittle more secure.

Thanks go to the Bumblebee ConservationTrust for the information provided. If youwould like any further information on bum-blebees or the work carried out by TheBumblebee Conservation Trust please checkout their website at www.bumblebeeconser-vation.org or ring the Trust on 01786 467818.

Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) -Perhaps the very best plant to attractbumblebees to your garden. Much lovedby almost all species, and it looks greattoo. Flowers June-August

blisters, long drop toilets, sub zero tem-peratures, no washing facilities, a dietof porridge, carbs and popcorn the dayspassed and the altitude sickness beganto take its toll. At a height of 19000 feetoxygen levels drop and breathing natu-rally becomes more difficult.

Whilst Karen was unfortunately turnedaway from the summit due to sickness,Carol-Ann and fourteen others made itto the top

and in her ownwords the sunrisemade the 12 monthsof hard work allworthwhile,

“It was just magi-cal. The sun rising in an amazing arrayof colours; the reds, the whites, theblues and a spectacular view over theglacier. It was just wonderful.”

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Carol-AnnRossYou may remember local resident

Carol-Ann Ross from an earlieredition of the Carleton.With her friend and Co-Community Staff nurseKaren Gill, the adven-turous pair decided torecognise the work ofour Macmillan Nursesand set about raisingmoney by climbingKilimanjaro. It may notbe the easiest ways toraise money (of the4000 people whoattempt the climb eachyear only 1500 actuallymake it to the top) butthe pair set about with afervour in their attemptsto raise at least £4000each before beginningthe ascent.

“...decided to recognisethe work of our

Macmillan Nurses andset about raising

money by climbingKilimanjaro...”

Not only were there the numerouscharity events, quiz nights, bag packingand more to organise, but there wasalso the actual physical training to con-tend with. The climb to the peak ofKilimanjaro would take 5 days and at 5times the height of Snowdon it is noeasy feat, especially with a 30 litre bag!Whilst Carol-Ann hiked many summitsin the lakes and completed days ofwalking on the East coast, you aremore likely to have seen her on one ofher favoured walks which at 3.5 milestook in Carleton Grange, Parklandsand Scotby.

Nearly a year after her training hadbegan it was time for the big event. Itwas 20th February 2009 and she wasready. Meeting up with her walkinggroup of 22 and the local guides whowere expertly led by Ralph, the walkbegan. Life was about to change; with

After taking her fill of the newlyformed day it was time for the descentwhich Carol-Ann found to be quitetroublesome, with all attention beinggiven to the climb the speedy descentwas an unexpected difficulty.

Now safely home, it is all credit toCarol-Ann and her group, that savewaiting for last minute donations thegroup may just raise £100,000

pounds. An amazingachievement and one ofwhich she should be proudto have been part of.

Does successfully meetingsuch a difficult challengechange a person? WellCarol-Ann full of pride inher achievement believesshe can now meet any chal-lenge and who could arguethe point, not me…So whatnext for our local explorer?You won’t be surprised to

hear that she has her eyes set on theArctic Challenge which involves 7 daysof travel led by two ex-marines, all inaide of the Anthony Nolan trust. Withtravel by skidoo, sledging and foot wewish her all the best of luck.

If you wish to recognise the sterlingwork of Carol-Ann and the Macmillannurses please feel free to donate atwww.justgiving.com/carolannross.

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It is wonderful to welcome the lightnights at last! I was beginning to feel

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One of my colleagues reminded methat I am now half way through myelected term. The time seems to havegone more slowly this year. I knowwhy, it is because the County Councilelections are taking place on June 4thtogether with the European Electionswhich are on the same day. I have beenworking alongside the County Councilmember for our area, Cllr John Collier.John has been a County Councillor fora number of years and is known to verymany of you. He has a long list ofachievements which covers his ward of30 square miles. He is the CountyConservative Candidate for our wardagain this year and values your sup-port. Only Conservative votes willremove Gordon Brown and his tyran-nical government from office. OnlyConservative votes will keep the BNPout of the European Parliament. TheConservatives want to win these elec-tions to save our country from furtherdebt and halt the growing despairamongst its citizens. I have recentlybeen talking to some folk who wereunfortunately made redundant fromStead McAlpine. The shock of losingnot only a job but the prospect of adecent pension and even homes are atrisk. This is the full horror of what theyand many other people in this countryare now up against. I fully supportthem in their legal battle with JohnLewis.

Manufacturing is down by 4.6%, thisis the lowest it has ever been since theSecond World War. When you go tothe ballot box please remember theplight not only of Stead’s, Pirelli, andother large companies who are nowfeeling the effects of the credit crunch.Remember also the appearance ofyour city, the desolation ofBotchergate and Warwick Road, theloss of post offices, small businesseshaving to shut their doors, the loss ofinvestment for hundreds of collegesall over the country bungled by thegovernment quango ‘The Learningand Skills Council and lets not forgethow many banking institutions wenow own! The list is endless. Some ofyou seem to think the Lib-Dems havethe answer. If they were elected theywould impose on us all a local incometax with almost immediate effect.Could you afford that on top of every-thing else?

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Truthfully, I could do with morehours in the day to work within theward and support you. It is a full timejob and I do want to make a success ofit. My colleagues often ask me what Ido as a local councillor, the real coreof it is this; I organise visits to peopleshomes and streets, I listen to peoplewhen they want to talk to me and givethem my time because that is mymost valuable asset, if I can write aletter or speak with an officer or aleader of a council I do it, wheresomebody is dissatisfied or angry I

Caldew CallingCouncillor Nicola Clarke

keep talking to them, I watch out forthose most vulnerable, I care aboutpeople and what happens to them. Iwant to change things for the betterand I thank those that help me. I per-severe and work quietly and diligently.These are the most important things tome, never mind the meetings and theendless reading that comes with it!Party politics is only a part of the driv-ing force behind the reason for work-ing within the public realm.

Finally, I know that everyone has ques-tions regarding the adoption of theGarlands area. I can advise that phasetwo of the adoption is now complete.The County Council has advised thatStory Developers have now takenresponsibility for the final ‘snagging’details and issues relating to theBarratt’s side of the estate. The sewagesystems and waste water are still beingtested, which is I understand, is theonly barrier to final adoption. It ishoped this will take place late summer2009. I do continue to remind Story’sof the rattling man hole covers, thesemust be rectified prior to adoption, Isuspect it will be one of their last jobsupon completion. I did visit the arealate at night with Cllr Collier duringMarch 2009, to check on the streetlights and follow up on reports of anti-social behaviour reported to me fromresidents on the estate. Please, if youhave any lights out where you live, doreport them to me. I need to organiseone or two bins for certain sections, Iam aware of the need for one in ValleyDrive thanks to PC Angela Busby.

I now have a web-site, www.nico-laclarke.net I am just getting to gripswith it and adding the final touches!! Itis another form of communicationwhich I am looking forward to usingand I hope you will have look and dropme a line. If you would like eithermyself or Cllr Collier to phone or visityou, my mobile number is07927565267; Cllr Collier is availableon 01228 522510.

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Welcome once again,

In this issue I would like to introduceyou to the Policing Pledge, this wasintroduced in March of this year.

Our Confidence TargetBy the end of March 2012, 64.8% ofPeople in Cumbria will agree that thepolice and local council are dealingwith the crime and anti-social behav-iour issues that matter in their area.

KEEP THE PLEDGE ANDHELP ACHIEVE THE TARGET!

Until next month, Take care

Angela Busby 5220Community Support OfficerWelsh Road Police StationCarlisle CA1 3BBTelephone 0845 3300247Mobile [email protected]

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This page is funded by the CDRP (Crimeand Disorder Reduction Partnership)

Cumbria Constabulary will supportlaw abiding citizens and pursuecriminals relentlessly to keep youand your neighbourhoods safe fromharm.

WE WILL:1. Always treat you fairly with dignity

and respect ensuring you have fairaccess to our services at a time thatis reasonable and suitable for you.

• Alternatively, if appropriate, wewill make an appointment to seeyou at a time that fits in withyour life and within 48 hours.

• If agreed that attendance is notnecessary we will give youadvice, answer your questionsand/or put you in touch withsomeone who can help you.

2. Provide you with information soyou know who your dedicatedNeighbourhood Policing Team is,where they are based, how to con-tact them and how to work withthem.

3. Ensure your NeighbourhoodPolicing Team and other policepatrols are visible and on yourpatch at times when they will bemost effective and when you tell usyou most need them. We willensure your team are not takenaway from neighbourhood busi-ness more than is absolutely nec-essary. They will spend at least80% of their time visibly workingin your neighbourhood, tacklingyour priorities. Staff turnover willbe minimised.

4. Respond to every message directedto your Neighbourhood PolicingTeam within 24 hours and, wherenecessary, provide a more detailedresponse as soon as we can.

5. Aim to answer 999 calls within 10seconds, deploying to emergenciesimmediately giving an estimatedtime of arrival, getting to you safe-ly, and as quickly as possible. Inurban areas, we will aim to get toyou within 15 minutes and in ruralareas within 20 minutes.

6. Answer all non-emergency callspromptly. If attendance is needed,send a patrol giving you an esti-mated time of arrival, and:

• If you are vulnerable or upsetaim to be with you within 60minutes.

• If you are calling about an issuethat we have agreed with yourcommunity will be a neighbour-hood priority and attendance isrequired, we will aim to be withyou within 60 minutes.

7. Arrange regular public meetings toagree your priorities, at least once amonth, giving you a chance to meetyour local team with other mem-bers of your community. These willinclude opportunities such as sur-geries, street briefings and mobilepolice station visits which will bearranged to meet local needs andrequirements.

8. Provide monthly updates onprogress, and on local crime andpolicing issues. This will includethe provision of crime maps, infor-mation on specific crimes and whathappened to those brought to jus-tice, details of what action we andour partners are taking to makeyour neighbourhood safer andinformation on how your force isperforming.

9. If you have been a victim of crime,agree with you how often youwould like to be kept informed ofprogress in your case and for howlong. You have the right to be keptinformed at least every month ifyou wish and for as long as is rea-sonable.

10. Acknowledge any dissatisfactionwith the service you have receivedwithin 24 hours of reporting it tous. To help us fully resolve thematter, discuss with you how it willbe handled, give you an opportuni-ty to talk in person to someoneabout your concerns and agree withyou what will be done about themand how quickly.

WE WANT TO DO OUR BEST FORYOU BUT IF WE FAIL TO MEETOUR PLEDGE, WE WILL ALWAYSEXPLAIN WHY IT HAS NOT BEENPOSSIBLE ON THAT OCCASION.

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At last! Spring appears to havesprung with an array of flora

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If however you are looking for some-thing edgier, try graphic, abstract andpsychedelic prints in major colourmixes, Alternatively Ethnic is backwith embroidery and embellishmentstaken from the Aztec/tribal influences,wear as a statement piece or teammore dramatic styles with subtle acces-sories.

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Colour is key this season whether it bein the form of vibrant prints or prettyflorals in various colour combinations.So it’s time to be bold, express yourselfand experiment. Colour ismood lifting giving a confidentand positive look. Team brightreds with greens, purple withorange, blues with yellows, notforgetting the ubiquitous blackand white; all of which providea more exotic slant to the icecream pallet of pistachio, pale berryand apricot and the softer metallicgold, ice blue and taupe which give asofter more feminine look (talking offeminine, ruffles which came to thefore in Autumn/Winter are still aroundfor the Summer on jackets, blouses andparticularly dresses, I digress, so backto colour)

Pastel shades of pink, yellow and blueare great combined with the neutral

tones of beige, brown and white butalso look good head to toe, as we con-cede do white/ off white and grey,which is also set to be another domi-nant trend, minimalistic but chic. Mixdifferent textures and layers foradded interest.

At the opposite end of thecolour spectrum we haveblocks of colour in pillar boxred, jade and cobalt allshouting to be teamed witha good wide leg whitetrouser, jeans or skirt, pairthese with a soft drapingsilk or crisp cotton shirt.

Denim, a fabric rather than a colour Iknow, but according to the catwalkqueens (or fashionistas it is making acomeback! Did it ever go away?) Ithas to be vintage which isStonewashed so it’s back to the eight-ies or the back of the wardrobe forinspiration. A classic jacket worn overa dress or tailored pants for a morecasual look with jeans which for the

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Finally to create drama, jewelleryneeds to be oversized, bright and bold.If you go for a dramatic style wearmore neutral accessories and viceversa.

So although black and white are still aperennial favourite, let’s cheer our-selves up with a look on the bright sidethis summer!!

FinanceBy Darren Turnbull CFP,DMS,MCIBS Certified Financial Planner

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What canyou do whencash yieldsnothing??

Investors are facing another year ofdifficult decisions with interest on

bank accounts dropping to near zerolevels. Interest on UK current accountswas recently reported to average 0.1%.With higher risks associated with equi-ties and other asset classes like proper-ty and fixed interest, many investorsare wondering where to go next inorder to maximise the returns on theirsavings.

It is coming clearer by the day that thecurrent economic recession is likely tobe deep and prolonged due to theextent of the ongoing deleveragingprocess in the consumer, corporateand financial sectors. Recovery even ona subdued basis is not looking likelyuntil at least 2010.

Presently for UK equities the averagehistoric dividend yield relative to cashis close to a record high and suggestsgood equity value.

Before clients consider other assetclasses in order to increase theirincome or potential capital growth it isstrongly recommended that they takeIndependent Financial Advice toensure that any investment meets theirrisk profile and that they fully under-stand the greater risks involved withEquities, property, fixed interest andcommodities.

Look Beyond The BanksMany people are still relying on theirbanks for advice on their investmentswithout realizing the advice is some-times far from independent. We are allaware of the current state some of thebanks are in because they haven't beenable to manage their own risks yet theystill ask their customers to trust themwith their investments!

“...still relying on theirbanks for advice on their

investments withoutrealizing...”

Sadly the days of having a local bankmanager who looks after you person-ally have long gone and all staff fromfront line cashiers to FinancialAdvisers have sales targets to meet.To a bank, investment management isjust another product to sell you.

People should be aware there are somany other options but the mostimportant thing is that they can getgood quality independent financialadvice from an independent adviser.

A big concern is those retired peoplewho have seen a drop of over 75% inthe interest rates on their savings andwe would urge these clients to find agood independent adviser and ask fora review.

If you are in a position where you relyon your savings for income or you areunhappy with current savings returnsyou may find a great deal of benefit inreviewing your current investmentchoices to either increase yourincome or grow your capital over thelonger term.

Please remember that other forms ofinvestment carry a greater degree ofrisk and that the value of the invest-ments can fall as well as rise and it isimperative that you seek advice priorto investing.


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Well Amanda, what promptedyou to start Little Pets Lodge?

I was incited to do pet sitting afterstruggling to find someone to look aftermy pets whilst the whole family were onholiday, I thought it could be my perfectjob as I love all ani-mals and thorough-ly enjoy lookingafter them all at mypets lodge!

How many yearshave you beenpet sitting?

I have been pet sit-ting for aroundabout 2 years now.

Can you tell us alittle of what youdo?

Most of my visitors are rodents whocome to enjoy a little home away fromhome, they can enjoy all the creaturecomforts to which they are accustomed,and any special diets or requirementscan be catered for. I also provide homevisits which seem especially popular forcats that prefer to stay at home.

What advice do you have for petowners who use a pet sitter forthe first time?

For people thinking of using a pet sitterI would suggest seeing where the petswill be staying, and feel free to ask anyquestions you are unsure of.

Why does Little Pets Lodge offerthat something extra?

The Little Pets Lodge offers the loveand care your pet desires. Whether youneed to make sure your bunny will getthe cuddles it likes, your guinea pigreceives those yummy cabbage leaveshe loves, or indeed anything your petwill need. I will make sure each pet iscatered for individually, just as theywould expect when at home.

Do you specialise in any type ofanimal?

I most commonly look after rabbits andguinea pigs but anything is welcome! Iprovideh o m e

visits for dogs, cats and horses, or any-thing that would like to come on its hol-idays is more than welcome.

What is the most unusual pet youlooked after?

I think the most unusual pet I havelooked after was Gary the Giant Africanland snail; he was also probably theeasiest to look after as well!

Do you have any pets of yourown?

I have several rabbits and guinea pigs ofmy own, all of whom make visitors feelwelcome! Anyone considering visitingLittle Pets Lodge are welcome to comeand see how they are looked after andwhat they can expect. I also have a petrat who provides many hours of enter-tainment with his mischievousness!

If you could be an animal whatwould you be?

I think after watching my pet rat play-ing in my room, either pinching thingshe shouldn’t or finding places to hide, Iwouldn’t mind his life! Although when

the rabbits are sunbathing outside thatdoesn’t look too bad either!

What really makes you a greatpet sitter?

My love for ani-mals; I alwaysmake sure theyare warm, com-fortable andhappy. I neverget tired of see-ing a new furryface or regularcustomer.

Finally, whathas been yourfavouritemoment sofar?

One of my most favourite times hasbeen looking after a new mum guineapig and her three new babies. I alsohave a few regular guinea pigs thatcome to stay who are such characters.

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Howard in the next issues Who’s Who.

Spring has arrived on the trill of a song,

Autumn is past and the winter has gone,

Rich rustic hues, then white snow clad scenes

Give way to the beauty of the various greens.

Late frost have cleared, there’s a buzz in the air,

New life is springing up, everywhere,

Daylight is lengthening, dark nights slip away,

Bringing new hope to our hearts day by day.

Refreshing showers are quenching the thirst

Of plants, bearing buds so eager to burst

Into flower and leaf, once again this new spring,

Painting colours resplendent, causing songs birds to sing.

From seasonal slumber, nature awakes,

Dons her new mantle with pride, and then takes

A long look ahead, to warm summer days,

Butterflies, honey-bees, golden sun-rays.

Without even striving or working to gain,

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Well Amanda, what promptedyou to start Little Pets Lodge?

I was incited to do pet sitting afterstruggling to find someone to look aftermy pets whilst the whole family were onholiday, I thought it could be my perfectjob as I love all ani-mals and thorough-ly enjoy lookingafter them all at mypets lodge!

How many yearshave you beenpet sitting?

I have been pet sit-ting for aroundabout 2 years now.

Can you tell us alittle of what youdo?

Most of my visitors are rodents whocome to enjoy a little home away fromhome, they can enjoy all the creaturecomforts to which they are accustomed,and any special diets or requirementscan be catered for. I also provide homevisits which seem especially popular forcats that prefer to stay at home.

What advice do you have for petowners who use a pet sitter forthe first time?

For people thinking of using a pet sitterI would suggest seeing where the petswill be staying, and feel free to ask anyquestions you are unsure of.

Why does Little Pets Lodge offerthat something extra?

The Little Pets Lodge offers the loveand care your pet desires. Whether youneed to make sure your bunny will getthe cuddles it likes, your guinea pigreceives those yummy cabbage leaveshe loves, or indeed anything your petwill need. I will make sure each pet iscatered for individually, just as theywould expect when at home.

Do you specialise in any type ofanimal?

I most commonly look after rabbits andguinea pigs but anything is welcome! Iprovideh o m e

visits for dogs, cats and horses, or any-thing that would like to come on its hol-idays is more than welcome.

What is the most unusual pet youlooked after?

I think the most unusual pet I havelooked after was Gary the Giant Africanland snail; he was also probably theeasiest to look after as well!

Do you have any pets of yourown?

I have several rabbits and guinea pigs ofmy own, all of whom make visitors feelwelcome! Anyone considering visitingLittle Pets Lodge are welcome to comeand see how they are looked after andwhat they can expect. I also have a petrat who provides many hours of enter-tainment with his mischievousness!

If you could be an animal whatwould you be?

I think after watching my pet rat play-ing in my room, either pinching thingshe shouldn’t or finding places to hide, Iwouldn’t mind his life! Although when

the rabbits are sunbathing outside thatdoesn’t look too bad either!

What really makes you a greatpet sitter?

My love for ani-mals; I alwaysmake sure theyare warm, com-fortable andhappy. I neverget tired of see-ing a new furryface or regularcustomer.

Finally, whathas been yourfavouritemoment sofar?

One of my most favourite times hasbeen looking after a new mum guineapig and her three new babies. I alsohave a few regular guinea pigs thatcome to stay who are such characters.

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Look on thebright side!

At last! Spring appears to havesprung with an array of flora

appearing in our hedgerows, gardensand window boxes, whilst on the highstreet its FLORALS bursting thro’ fromromantic delicate prints to big boldflowers, taking us from Spring toSummer.

If however you are looking for some-thing edgier, try graphic, abstract andpsychedelic prints in major colourmixes, Alternatively Ethnic is backwith embroidery and embellishmentstaken from the Aztec/tribal influences,wear as a statement piece or teammore dramatic styles with subtle acces-sories.

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Colour is key this season whether it bein the form of vibrant prints or prettyflorals in various colour combinations.So it’s time to be bold, express yourselfand experiment. Colour ismood lifting giving a confidentand positive look. Team brightreds with greens, purple withorange, blues with yellows, notforgetting the ubiquitous blackand white; all of which providea more exotic slant to the icecream pallet of pistachio, pale berryand apricot and the softer metallicgold, ice blue and taupe which give asofter more feminine look (talking offeminine, ruffles which came to thefore in Autumn/Winter are still aroundfor the Summer on jackets, blouses andparticularly dresses, I digress, so backto colour)

Pastel shades of pink, yellow and blueare great combined with the neutral

tones of beige, brown and white butalso look good head to toe, as we con-cede do white/ off white and grey,which is also set to be another domi-nant trend, minimalistic but chic. Mixdifferent textures and layers foradded interest.

At the opposite end of thecolour spectrum we haveblocks of colour in pillar boxred, jade and cobalt allshouting to be teamed witha good wide leg whitetrouser, jeans or skirt, pairthese with a soft drapingsilk or crisp cotton shirt.

Denim, a fabric rather than a colour Iknow, but according to the catwalkqueens (or fashionistas it is making acomeback! Did it ever go away?) Ithas to be vintage which isStonewashed so it’s back to the eight-ies or the back of the wardrobe forinspiration. A classic jacket worn overa dress or tailored pants for a morecasual look with jeans which for the

summer are cropped or rolled to justabove the ankle, skinny or loose, so inthe words of eighties girl bandBananarama “It ain’t what you do it’sthe way that you do it”–so start wash-ing!!

If however you or your wardrobe arenot quite ready to be bowled over withcolour then accessorise, accessorise,accessorise!! All the trends are car-ried through in accessories. Look forunusual print bags, in a variety of tex-tures-mock crock, embellished fabricor luxury Chanel style quilting.Scarves with embroidery/detail needto be long enough to drape round theneck to give a Bo-ho look.

Finally to create drama, jewelleryneeds to be oversized, bright and bold.If you go for a dramatic style wearmore neutral accessories and viceversa.

So although black and white are still aperennial favourite, let’s cheer our-selves up with a look on the bright sidethis summer!!

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What canyou do whencash yieldsnothing??

Investors are facing another year ofdifficult decisions with interest on

bank accounts dropping to near zerolevels. Interest on UK current accountswas recently reported to average 0.1%.With higher risks associated with equi-ties and other asset classes like proper-ty and fixed interest, many investorsare wondering where to go next inorder to maximise the returns on theirsavings.

It is coming clearer by the day that thecurrent economic recession is likely tobe deep and prolonged due to theextent of the ongoing deleveragingprocess in the consumer, corporateand financial sectors. Recovery even ona subdued basis is not looking likelyuntil at least 2010.

Presently for UK equities the averagehistoric dividend yield relative to cashis close to a record high and suggestsgood equity value.

Before clients consider other assetclasses in order to increase theirincome or potential capital growth it isstrongly recommended that they takeIndependent Financial Advice toensure that any investment meets theirrisk profile and that they fully under-stand the greater risks involved withEquities, property, fixed interest andcommodities.

Look Beyond The BanksMany people are still relying on theirbanks for advice on their investmentswithout realizing the advice is some-times far from independent. We are allaware of the current state some of thebanks are in because they haven't beenable to manage their own risks yet theystill ask their customers to trust themwith their investments!

“...still relying on theirbanks for advice on their

investments withoutrealizing...”

Sadly the days of having a local bankmanager who looks after you person-ally have long gone and all staff fromfront line cashiers to FinancialAdvisers have sales targets to meet.To a bank, investment management isjust another product to sell you.

People should be aware there are somany other options but the mostimportant thing is that they can getgood quality independent financialadvice from an independent adviser.

A big concern is those retired peoplewho have seen a drop of over 75% inthe interest rates on their savings andwe would urge these clients to find agood independent adviser and ask fora review.

If you are in a position where you relyon your savings for income or you areunhappy with current savings returnsyou may find a great deal of benefit inreviewing your current investmentchoices to either increase yourincome or grow your capital over thelonger term.

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Welcome once again,

In this issue I would like to introduceyou to the Policing Pledge, this wasintroduced in March of this year.

Our Confidence TargetBy the end of March 2012, 64.8% ofPeople in Cumbria will agree that thepolice and local council are dealingwith the crime and anti-social behav-iour issues that matter in their area.

KEEP THE PLEDGE ANDHELP ACHIEVE THE TARGET!

Until next month, Take care

Angela Busby 5220Community Support OfficerWelsh Road Police StationCarlisle CA1 3BBTelephone 0845 3300247Mobile [email protected]

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Your Local Policing Team:Lewis Powell; Angela Busby; Laura Woods

This page is funded by the CDRP (Crimeand Disorder Reduction Partnership)

Cumbria Constabulary will supportlaw abiding citizens and pursuecriminals relentlessly to keep youand your neighbourhoods safe fromharm.

WE WILL:1. Always treat you fairly with dignity

and respect ensuring you have fairaccess to our services at a time thatis reasonable and suitable for you.

• Alternatively, if appropriate, wewill make an appointment to seeyou at a time that fits in withyour life and within 48 hours.

• If agreed that attendance is notnecessary we will give youadvice, answer your questionsand/or put you in touch withsomeone who can help you.

2. Provide you with information soyou know who your dedicatedNeighbourhood Policing Team is,where they are based, how to con-tact them and how to work withthem.

3. Ensure your NeighbourhoodPolicing Team and other policepatrols are visible and on yourpatch at times when they will bemost effective and when you tell usyou most need them. We willensure your team are not takenaway from neighbourhood busi-ness more than is absolutely nec-essary. They will spend at least80% of their time visibly workingin your neighbourhood, tacklingyour priorities. Staff turnover willbe minimised.

4. Respond to every message directedto your Neighbourhood PolicingTeam within 24 hours and, wherenecessary, provide a more detailedresponse as soon as we can.

5. Aim to answer 999 calls within 10seconds, deploying to emergenciesimmediately giving an estimatedtime of arrival, getting to you safe-ly, and as quickly as possible. Inurban areas, we will aim to get toyou within 15 minutes and in ruralareas within 20 minutes.

6. Answer all non-emergency callspromptly. If attendance is needed,send a patrol giving you an esti-mated time of arrival, and:

• If you are vulnerable or upsetaim to be with you within 60minutes.

• If you are calling about an issuethat we have agreed with yourcommunity will be a neighbour-hood priority and attendance isrequired, we will aim to be withyou within 60 minutes.

7. Arrange regular public meetings toagree your priorities, at least once amonth, giving you a chance to meetyour local team with other mem-bers of your community. These willinclude opportunities such as sur-geries, street briefings and mobilepolice station visits which will bearranged to meet local needs andrequirements.

8. Provide monthly updates onprogress, and on local crime andpolicing issues. This will includethe provision of crime maps, infor-mation on specific crimes and whathappened to those brought to jus-tice, details of what action we andour partners are taking to makeyour neighbourhood safer andinformation on how your force isperforming.

9. If you have been a victim of crime,agree with you how often youwould like to be kept informed ofprogress in your case and for howlong. You have the right to be keptinformed at least every month ifyou wish and for as long as is rea-sonable.

10. Acknowledge any dissatisfactionwith the service you have receivedwithin 24 hours of reporting it tous. To help us fully resolve thematter, discuss with you how it willbe handled, give you an opportuni-ty to talk in person to someoneabout your concerns and agree withyou what will be done about themand how quickly.

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Hello All,

It is wonderful to welcome the lightnights at last! I was beginning to feel

very depressed; the winter seasonseemed to drag on for an absolute eter-nity! I don’t know about any of you,but the winter months seem to affectme in such a way that all I just want todo is snuggle down on the settee infront of the fire and sleep!! Januaryand February seem to be the worstperiods for me. When I see the firstspring flowers such as the snowdropsand aconites I feel much better and myspirits are lifted, and it gets betterwhen I can finally cut the lawns! Nevermind, the blossom is coming out on thetrees now and it does look fabulous. Ihave decided that I would like to have awhite lilac tree in the garden, if anyoneknows where I can purchase one pleaselet me know, I would be very grateful.

One of my colleagues reminded methat I am now half way through myelected term. The time seems to havegone more slowly this year. I knowwhy, it is because the County Councilelections are taking place on June 4thtogether with the European Electionswhich are on the same day. I have beenworking alongside the County Councilmember for our area, Cllr John Collier.John has been a County Councillor fora number of years and is known to verymany of you. He has a long list ofachievements which covers his ward of30 square miles. He is the CountyConservative Candidate for our wardagain this year and values your sup-port. Only Conservative votes willremove Gordon Brown and his tyran-nical government from office. OnlyConservative votes will keep the BNPout of the European Parliament. TheConservatives want to win these elec-tions to save our country from furtherdebt and halt the growing despairamongst its citizens. I have recentlybeen talking to some folk who wereunfortunately made redundant fromStead McAlpine. The shock of losingnot only a job but the prospect of adecent pension and even homes are atrisk. This is the full horror of what theyand many other people in this countryare now up against. I fully supportthem in their legal battle with JohnLewis.

Manufacturing is down by 4.6%, thisis the lowest it has ever been since theSecond World War. When you go tothe ballot box please remember theplight not only of Stead’s, Pirelli, andother large companies who are nowfeeling the effects of the credit crunch.Remember also the appearance ofyour city, the desolation ofBotchergate and Warwick Road, theloss of post offices, small businesseshaving to shut their doors, the loss ofinvestment for hundreds of collegesall over the country bungled by thegovernment quango ‘The Learningand Skills Council and lets not forgethow many banking institutions wenow own! The list is endless. Some ofyou seem to think the Lib-Dems havethe answer. If they were elected theywould impose on us all a local incometax with almost immediate effect.Could you afford that on top of every-thing else?

“...everyone has

questions regarding the

adoption of the Garlands

area. I can advise...”

Truthfully, I could do with morehours in the day to work within theward and support you. It is a full timejob and I do want to make a success ofit. My colleagues often ask me what Ido as a local councillor, the real coreof it is this; I organise visits to peopleshomes and streets, I listen to peoplewhen they want to talk to me and givethem my time because that is mymost valuable asset, if I can write aletter or speak with an officer or aleader of a council I do it, wheresomebody is dissatisfied or angry I

Caldew CallingCouncillor Nicola Clarke

keep talking to them, I watch out forthose most vulnerable, I care aboutpeople and what happens to them. Iwant to change things for the betterand I thank those that help me. I per-severe and work quietly and diligently.These are the most important things tome, never mind the meetings and theendless reading that comes with it!Party politics is only a part of the driv-ing force behind the reason for work-ing within the public realm.

Finally, I know that everyone has ques-tions regarding the adoption of theGarlands area. I can advise that phasetwo of the adoption is now complete.The County Council has advised thatStory Developers have now takenresponsibility for the final ‘snagging’details and issues relating to theBarratt’s side of the estate. The sewagesystems and waste water are still beingtested, which is I understand, is theonly barrier to final adoption. It ishoped this will take place late summer2009. I do continue to remind Story’sof the rattling man hole covers, thesemust be rectified prior to adoption, Isuspect it will be one of their last jobsupon completion. I did visit the arealate at night with Cllr Collier duringMarch 2009, to check on the streetlights and follow up on reports of anti-social behaviour reported to me fromresidents on the estate. Please, if youhave any lights out where you live, doreport them to me. I need to organiseone or two bins for certain sections, Iam aware of the need for one in ValleyDrive thanks to PC Angela Busby.

I now have a web-site, www.nico-laclarke.net I am just getting to gripswith it and adding the final touches!! Itis another form of communicationwhich I am looking forward to usingand I hope you will have look and dropme a line. If you would like eithermyself or Cllr Collier to phone or visityou, my mobile number is07927565267; Cllr Collier is availableon 01228 522510.

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Bumblebees arebeautiful, hard

working and incrediblyimportant pollina-tors. When Einsteinmade his famous state-ment the UK had 27species, but now sadly,three are nationallyextinct, and others areseriously threat-ened. Perhaps thissummer we could all trysomething a little dif-ferent in our gardens.

Our yellow and blackfriends eat only nectarand pollen which makesthem entirely depend-ent on an adequate sup-ply of the right kinds offlowers throughout theyear. Unfortunatelywildflowers havebecome scarce in the countryside andas a result bumblebee numbers havefallen, however if the right plants aregrown at home in our gardens we canhelp provide a stronghold for bumble-bees and other wildlife.

Gardens cover more than 1 millionhectares of Britain, far exceeding thecombined area of all our naturereserves. However, at present a lot ofgardens are not especially friendly towildlife. Many are covered with pavingor decking, or are populated with exot-ic or highly cultivated garden flowers

that produce little or no pollen andnectar, or keep it hidden away fromthe bees. Pansies, petunias, busy-lizzies and begonias undoubtedly adda splash of colour, but years of selec-tion for increasingly showy bloomshave resulted in the flowers losingtheir original function of attractingpollinating insects.

As a change this month, why not gonatural. Try growing traditional cot-tage garden flowers and native wild-flowers. Many of these thrive and looksuperb in the garden. They are alsoeasy to grow and are much moreresistant to slugs and disease. Indeedmany wildflowers are already readilyaccepted as garden plants, with fox-gloves and bluebells making good

examples. Thereare also manyother lesserknown wildflow-ers. Viper’sbugloss, forexample, pro-duces tall, purplespikes that lookstunning in anherbaceous bor-der and positivelydrip nectar.B u m b l e b e especies differ inthe length of theirtongues, and as aresult prefer dif-ferent flowers, soit's important togrow a range ofdifferent things.

One of the sim-plest things you can do to help yourbumblebees is to leave an area of yourlawn uncut during the summer. If youdon't mow between late June andearly August, your lawn will burst intoflower with clovers and birds-foot tre-foil.

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This needn't look untidy - make it aninteresting shape, and border it with amown path so that you can enjoywatching your bumblebees foragingaway. Bumblebee season continues allthe way through until mid September,so if you are thinking of some suitableplants, here are a few you could try…

MAY- JUNE

Foxglove, Geranium, Honeysuckle,Thyme, Roses, Campanula, Poppies,Raspberries

JULY- SEPTEMBER

Brambles, Lavender, Mint,Snapdragons, Heathers, Cornflowers,Thistles, Hollyhock

If everyone provided just one plantfrom each list, the future of our sur-viving bumblebee species would be alittle more secure.

Thanks go to the Bumblebee ConservationTrust for the information provided. If youwould like any further information on bum-blebees or the work carried out by TheBumblebee Conservation Trust please checkout their website at www.bumblebeeconser-vation.org or ring the Trust on 01786 467818.

Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) -Perhaps the very best plant to attractbumblebees to your garden. Much lovedby almost all species, and it looks greattoo. Flowers June-August

blisters, long drop toilets, sub zero tem-peratures, no washing facilities, a dietof porridge, carbs and popcorn the dayspassed and the altitude sickness beganto take its toll. At a height of 19000 feetoxygen levels drop and breathing natu-rally becomes more difficult.

Whilst Karen was unfortunately turnedaway from the summit due to sickness,Carol-Ann and fourteen others made itto the top

and in her ownwords the sunrisemade the 12 monthsof hard work allworthwhile,

“It was just magi-cal. The sun rising in an amazing arrayof colours; the reds, the whites, theblues and a spectacular view over theglacier. It was just wonderful.”

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Carol-AnnRossYou may remember local resident

Carol-Ann Ross from an earlieredition of the Carleton.With her friend and Co-Community Staff nurseKaren Gill, the adven-turous pair decided torecognise the work ofour Macmillan Nursesand set about raisingmoney by climbingKilimanjaro. It may notbe the easiest ways toraise money (of the4000 people whoattempt the climb eachyear only 1500 actuallymake it to the top) butthe pair set about with afervour in their attemptsto raise at least £4000each before beginningthe ascent.

“...decided to recognisethe work of our

Macmillan Nurses andset about raising

money by climbingKilimanjaro...”

Not only were there the numerouscharity events, quiz nights, bag packingand more to organise, but there wasalso the actual physical training to con-tend with. The climb to the peak ofKilimanjaro would take 5 days and at 5times the height of Snowdon it is noeasy feat, especially with a 30 litre bag!Whilst Carol-Ann hiked many summitsin the lakes and completed days ofwalking on the East coast, you aremore likely to have seen her on one ofher favoured walks which at 3.5 milestook in Carleton Grange, Parklandsand Scotby.

Nearly a year after her training hadbegan it was time for the big event. Itwas 20th February 2009 and she wasready. Meeting up with her walkinggroup of 22 and the local guides whowere expertly led by Ralph, the walkbegan. Life was about to change; with

After taking her fill of the newlyformed day it was time for the descentwhich Carol-Ann found to be quitetroublesome, with all attention beinggiven to the climb the speedy descentwas an unexpected difficulty.

Now safely home, it is all credit toCarol-Ann and her group, that savewaiting for last minute donations thegroup may just raise £100,000

pounds. An amazingachievement and one ofwhich she should be proudto have been part of.

Does successfully meetingsuch a difficult challengechange a person? WellCarol-Ann full of pride inher achievement believesshe can now meet any chal-lenge and who could arguethe point, not me…So whatnext for our local explorer?You won’t be surprised to

hear that she has her eyes set on theArctic Challenge which involves 7 daysof travel led by two ex-marines, all inaide of the Anthony Nolan trust. Withtravel by skidoo, sledging and foot wewish her all the best of luck.

If you wish to recognise the sterlingwork of Carol-Ann and the Macmillannurses please feel free to donate atwww.justgiving.com/carolannross.

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Dear Resident,

I have worked in the Dalston city ward asone of your three Dalston District coun-cillors since 2004. I have now beenselected to stand in the election for theDalston County Division. This iseffectively an extended city ward whichincludes the Parishes of Orton and Burghby Sands. It is the ward that I live in,and I was privileged to accept the nomi-nation. If elected as a County CouncillorI would do my very best for the two addi-tional parishes, as I do for Dalston,St.Cuthberts Without, and Cummersdalein the Carlisle District.

The dramatic improvement in the num-bers voting for me since I first stood in2002 is a testament to LiberalDemocrat Community politics andmy commitment. In our regular FocusNewsletters. I do my best to keep youabreast of issues which will affect yourcommunity. For example, the PlanningBrief for Garlands Hospital which fea-tured in our last leaflet will have a signif-icant impact in your area. We are still theonly Party to put out a regular Newsletterhand delivered across the wholeward, to keep you informed in this way.

Lib-Dems on the The Economy.

Nationally, the Lib-Dems are recog-nised as a party concerned with the envi-

ronment and with social justice. But,since 2003, on the Economy, Lib-Dem Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cablehas warned Gordon Brown, thethen Chancellor, that his policieswould lead to disaster.

His advice was rubbished by GordonBrown, who as late as last year boast-ed that he had abolished “Boomand Bust” andthat we are betterplaced than theother developedcountries to facethe economicdownturn. As wenow know it wasall a mirage.

At local level we are seeing closuresand short time working, and incommon with other Authorities, this isputting enormous strains onCouncil’s finances. We the taxpay-er will be left to pick up the piecesboth locally and nationally for years tocome.

I am committed;

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It was a bright and sunny morningand P.C. Pete is taking his usual walk

through the village. P.C. Pete is wellknown to everyone who lives there andeverybody likes him. He always stopsto chat with Mrs Price who looks afterthe Post Office; she looks forward to hisvisits. Pete often stops at the bakers fora cup of tea and has either a lovelysticky bun or a home baked pie for hislunch. Today P.C. Pete decided to havea piece of ginger cake with his cup oftea. It smelt good as he walked into thebakers, he could see Johnny Johnsonthe baker, taking fresh bread out of theoven at the back of the shop.

Everything was laid out on the glasscounters in neat rows. There was fruitpies, cream cakes, chocolate puddings,fairy cakes, fresh sandwiches and somany different types of bread and it alllooked very tempting. Mr Johnson wasa very good baker indeed, but it is MrsJohnson, that makes all the tarts andcakes.

“Here you are Pete” said Mrs Johnson“you’ll enjoy this”. She handed P.C.Pete a big cup of hot sweet tea and thickslab of warm ginger cake on a chinaplate.

“Crikey, that does look good, thank youvery much” said Pete. Feelingrefreshed, P.C. Pete thanked her againand went on his way.

“ ‘I like a happy ending’thought P.C. Pete.”

As it was such a nice day P.C Petethought he would take a stroll down bythe river. The path was quite wide andwas often used by the villagers as aplace to walk their dogs or ride theirbikes; there was even a picnic table, itwas a smashing spot. Suddenly Peteheard a noise. He stood still and lis-tened carefully. It was a soft whimper-ing sound, whatever was making thenoise sounded very frightened. Itseemed to be coming from the longgrass by the wall on the edge of thepath. P.C. Pete went to investigate andsure enough, he found a small goldencocker spaniel puppy shivering andlooking very miserable.

“Hello there” said Pete, “You poor lit-tle thing, how did you get here”? “Ihad better take you back to the policestation in the village; I bet someone islooking for you”. Very gently, P.C.Pete lifted the little puppy up andtucked it into his jacket to keep itwarm. The little puppy snuggleddown into the warm folds ofPete’s jumper. P.C. Petewas hurrying back tothe village and just ashe got there hecould hear quite acommotion justinside the door ofthe sweet shop. Hethought he had bet-ter pop over to seewhat it was allabout. When hegot there, hefound MrsR o b i n s o nthe sweet-s h o powner, try-ing to com-fort a littleboy whowas cryinguncontrol-lably with two of his friends. P.C. Peteknew the boys from the local primaryschool, where he often called in to chatwith the teachers and sometimes playfor a while with the little ones. Theboys ran to Pete at once. “P.C. Pete,P.C.Pete, Robert has lost his birthdaypresent”.

“Oh dear Robert, how did you lose itand what was it” said Pete, kneelingdown to talk to the boy.

“It was a puppy” said Robert “Ithought I had tied him up properly onthe post outside the shop”. “I was onlyin there a minute or two and when Icame out my puppy had gone. He istoo little to know his name yet andmummy told me to be careful”. Withthat the boy started to cry again andheld up the new red leather leadattached to an empty collar. Big longtears rolled down his little red facewhich was now quite blotchy.

“Don’t worry Robert” said Pete “I

think I have found your present”. P.C.Pete opened his jacket to show Robertthe little spaniel he had found earlier.

“Oh yes P.C. Pete, that’s him” said thelittle boy joyfully. “Where did you findhim?”

“He was by the river in the long grass”said Pete. “Gosh he did go a long

way” said Robert. “What’shis name asked P.C.

Pete?”

“It’s Daniel” exclaimedRobert. “Mmmm,Daniel the Spaniel, whata good name for him,

well come on then, I willwalk you three boys and

Daniel home”.

P.C Pete, still carrying the lit-tle puppy in his jacket, tookthe boys to Roberts housewhere he explained toRoberts mum what hadhappened. “Small puppieslike Daniel should not

really be left outsideshops on their own”advised Pete. “Danielbecame worried andfrightened, he pan-

icked and ran off. Make sure someoneresponsible is with him if he has to stayoutside a shop, don’t leave him on hisown in future Robert, you must lookafter him properly.

“I promise I will Pete” said Robert. “Itell you what” said P.C.Pete, “I willcome and see you both every now andagain and see how you are both gettingon, and I will try and teach Daniel a fewtricks if you like”.

“Oh yes please” said Robert “I wouldlike that”.

With that P.C. Pete said goodbye toRobert, Daniel and Mum. ‘I had betterget back to the station and write myreport; I will look forward to seeingmuch more of Robert and Daniel. I likea happy ending’ thought P.C. Pete.

Nick Clarke

© 2009 Rights reserved. All characters fictitious.

Published by Councillor Nicola Clarke

KIDDIES STORY

P.C. PETE AND THE LOST BIRTHDAY PRESENT


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DearNeighbours

Hopefully the arrival of theMay/June edition of the Carleton

Directory finds you basking in more ofthe great weather we enjoyed in April.Hopefully this early sun won’t be rem-iniscent of last year where it spelt theend of an early summer. Neverthelessif the rain has returned pour yourselfanother coffee put your feet up andenjoy a flick through your Directory.

This month’s edition gives you thechance to win a £25 voucher to use atthe excellent new premises of Picture UStudios or if you fancy a meal out thenthe Crossword sponsored by Fantailscould be just what you’re looking for.Looking towards the summer sun,High Society tell us of the colours to beseen in and speaking of colours turn toour Bumblebee garden feature to findout which flowers can help bring backthis quintessential friend. With thecouncillors letting us in on the localnews, financial advice from FinancialConcepts and the usual excellent mixof advertisers, what are you waitingfor…put the kettle on and relax. Untilnext time ..

Best Wishes

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With all the recent National andLocal news regarding an upsurge

in Windfarm applications in the Northof England we thoughtwe would have a littlelook into the currentsituation regardingthe plans for the wind-farm nearCumwhinton. As youmay probably beaware the plans for theturbines and latterlythe meteorologicalmast were rejectedtowards the end of2008. Nevertheless itappears that the matter is not yet fin-ished as it is currently reported atwww.againstnewlandswindfarm.co.ukthat the applicants have since lodged awritten appeal. As a result the actiongroup have successfully lobbied theinspectorate for a full public enquiry.As an opposition group they have alsobeen granted rule 6 party status whichmeans they have the right to bothspeak and be represented by relevantexperts who will argue their case andtest the developers’ evidence.

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Gents made to measure suitsstarting from £695

and made to measure shirtsfrom £75

Gift Vouchers available

7 Junction Street, Carlisle12 Savile Row, London

For further detailscall Edwin on

01228 599555www.steed.co.uk

Pennine Way CommunityDevelopment Centre

New CLAIT Thursdays 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm. Course cost is£130 - accredited.This course is suitable for beginners looking toboost their IT confidence. Candidates mustachieve three units including the mandatory unit.The course is 60 hours long and will run for 20weeks, 3 hours each week, term time only.First Steps in using the InternetThursdays 10am – 12pm. Course cost is £6.This course will show you how to use theInternet effectively. The course is 12 hours longand will run for 6 weeks, 2 hours each week.

Cyber Café, Drop-in & UK Online ProjectFriday mornings from 10.00 am — 12 noon Each session is £3.00 – term time only.Just drop in, surf the net or use our office facil-ities with tutor support if needed.

Weight Watchers Thursdays 6.30 pm

For further information on all courses,concessions and other activities we offerat Pennine Way CDC please contact Diane

on 01228 607520 or call in to theCommunity Development Centre attached

to Pennine Way Primary School,Silverdale Road, Harraby, CA1 3RQ.


Showroom:10 Abbey StreetCarlisle01228 525987

Workshop:29-33 West Walls

Carlisle01228 524065

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