Pedalling on the campaign trail

Published 3 October 2008

It is almost 10 years since Brian and Pat Porter first began writing their monthly cycling columns for The Cumberland News. But Brian and Pat, from Kells Place in Carlisle, have been cycling for much longer than that.To satisfy his travelling bug, Brian has made many cycling trips abroad on his own, often to France but also to northern Norway, within the Arctic Circle.

Tasting all these wines is a tough job...

Published 3 October 2008

THE new owners of Corkscrew Wines in Carlisle have their work cut out. Dave Ogden, 44, and Liz Hardwick, 33, recently took over the shop in Viaduct Estate from Laurie and Jenny Scott who retired after 18 years.

What next for the history man?

Published 5 September 2008

After the demands of a 30-year career in teaching you wouldn’t be surprised if David Ramshaw decided to take life a little bit easier.David, who was born in Darlington and brought up in Hull, decided to take early retirement in 1995 so he could pursue his writing and many other interests further.

A drop of the art stuff

Published 22 August 2008

William Wordsworth’s love of Grasmere inspired some of the Romantic movement’s most memorable poetry. Wordsworth spent his happiest years there. Tourists today travel from across the globe to marvel at the fells and bask in its beauty.

Former prison chief to head Freemasons

Published 22 August 2008

The former deputy governor of Haverigg Prison has been appointed leader of the Freemasons in Cumbria.

Outdoor class for graduating teacher

Published 15 August 2008

Driving force for 20 years

Published 15 August 2008

A CAR dealer is celebrating 20 years of working for the same family-run garage.

Deborah's jewel personality

Published 8 August 2008

Deborah Hewertson-Tisdall’s life is dominated by colour. At her home there is no grey or black to be seen – indoors, in her garden, workshop, or even on her person.

Gertrude scores a century... but her old friend Michael got there first

Published 8 August 2008

Gertrude Parr was pipped at the post on her 100th birthday – her friend Michael Hegarty had got there first.

Deputy headteacher swaps classroom for a courtroom

Published 1 August 2008

A deputy headteacher is top of the class after a major career change. Sarah ‘Litini’ Newcombe, of Kirkby Stephen, picked up an award from Northumbrian Water for her outstanding work when she graduated from Northumbria University’s law school with a Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification.

Methodist ministers go

Published 1 August 2008

TWO ministers are retiring from north Cumbria’s Methodist circuit – the Rev Joan Gooding in Carlisle and the Rev John Millard in Wigton.

First-class honours for Zoe

Published 1 August 2008

CARLISLE woman Zoe Wanley has graduated from one of the country’s top business schools.

Inspired by Cumbria

Published 1 August 2008

Oxford University produced many of the 20th century’s most famous poets, such as Philip Larkin, John Betjeman and WH Auden.

Margaret’s counting the hours

Published 25 July 2008

Busy lady, Margaret Hodgson. Usually she’s just got the pedigree Holstein dairy farm to help run and granddaughter Anna to look after on a Friday.Each year the show committee try to come up with new ways of making the event more appealing to townsfolk.

Throwing a Potfest

Published 25 July 2008

Atrip to Holland 19 years ago changed the lives of Geoff and Christine Cox. It is the idea they had there that is bringing 200 ceramic artists from all over the world to Cumbria this summer for Britain’s oldest and largest pottery festivals.The first Potfest event took place in 1994 with 100 ceramicists participating, mostly from northern England and southern Scotland.Potfest in the Pens at Skirsgill auction mart will take place two weeks later, from August 8-10, and will feature around 120 potters, ranging from beginners to the more experienced.

Margaret's breaking new ground

Published 18 July 2008

Busy lady, Margaret Hodgson. Usually she’s just got the pedigree Holstein dairy farm to help run and granddaughter Anna to look after on a Friday.

A journey through rhyme

Published 11 July 2008

As Tony Scougal flicks through his collection of poems it is clear he feels passionate about the things he has seen and done.

The woman selling Hadrian’s Wall

Published 27 June 2008

Linda Tuttiet reaches into her car to swap her summer sandals for a pair of boots so she can pose for our Hadrian’s Wall photoshoot.

Thank you all for your outstanding service to the city and beyond

Published 14 March 2008

A couple who clocked up 95 years as volunteers and a health worker who helped identify Lockerbie bomb victims were among those honoured at Carlisle’s Civic Awards.