Active Cumbria round-up
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Published 14 May 2008
IF YOU have ever thought about volunteering in sport, but you don’t know where to start, Get Connected can help.
A gentle woodland walk that will give you glorious views of magnificent Blencathra
Published 14 May 2008
THIS month we tackle a slightly harder walk in the northern Lake District. High Rigg is a great introduction to the fells – an undulating, mostly grassy ridge that should be within the capabilities of anyone of average fitness THIS was explained locally as being the work of the castle’s guardian genie who wanted to keep strangers away. Sir Walter Scott made the vale of St John the main setting for his Bride of Triermain. It is at Castle Rock that Sir Walter has King Arthur dallying with the fortress’s fairy inhabitants while on his way to Carlisle.
How to enjoy the great outdoors – in your tent
Published 14 May 2008
IT’S SPRING, the time of year when the thoughts of every red-blooded male – and female – turn to… camping.
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Published 14 May 2008
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Published 14 May 2008
SEEL OF APPROVAL!
Published 14 May 2008
COLIN SEEL has paid tribute to the unpaid volunteers who help make the Carlisle Glass Youth Football League one of the most successful in the country. SEEL paid tribute to league secretary Jim Cracken, fixtures secretary Mike O’Brien, referees secretary Stephen Fraser, chairman Jim Hunter and main sponsor Steven Pattison.
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Published 14 May 2008
QMy summer holiday isn’t far off and I’d like to lose weight and tone up. How can I do this?AMany of us start some form of diet when we’re getting married, just after Christmas or before our beach holiday but often it is broken within days
DISTANCE LEARNING
Published 14 May 2008
ALAN RITCHIE has been measuring all of his life. He was a skilled draughtsman before he retired and he now measures Cumbrian running courses to make sure their distances are accurate to within inches.
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Published 14 May 2008
WALKING is one of the most effective forms of exercise. It can be done almost anywhere and it is free.
Close your eyes and tune in to a better life with Pilates
Published 8 May 2008
IN TEN sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference and in 30 you will have a whole new body, said Joseph Pilates...
How can I start climbing?
Published 8 May 2008
Question: I’ve always wanted to have a go at climbing. Can you give me some advice on how to get started?
GRIPPING STUFF!
Published 8 April 2008
Try judo, the action sport that will help you keep fit, lose weight and learn how to beat the bullies. Patrick Hill has all the information you need on the sport.
Plain sailing doesn’t have to cost a fortune
Published 8 April 2008
All you need to know about yachting in Cumbria: IF YOU’VE always fancied yourself as another Sir Francis Chichester or Dame Ellen MacArthur but have assumed that sailing is a difficult and expensive sport to get into, think again.
Watch out for cuckoos in glorious Borrowdale
Published 7 April 2008
Vivienne Crow outline a popular walk to Castle Crag over a distance of 4.7 miles and climb of 823ft. The walk should take around three hours and will reward you with spectacular views of Borrowdale and the River Derwent.
A daily walk will keep you fit and help you chill out
Published 7 April 2008
DID YOU know that walking regularly could reduce the chances of you catching a cold?
Cut alcohol intake to stay healthy
Published 7 April 2008
If you want to become more fit and healthy you must cut your alcohol intake.
Angling club under the spotlight
Published 7 April 2008
The low down on Carlisle and district course angling club
Get your entries in fast or you could miss triathlon
Published 7 April 2008
ENTRIES are now being taken for the 2008 Cockermouth Triathlon.
Inside story: Matthew Johnson
Published 7 April 2008
Workington Town RL conditioner Matthew Johnson on his admiration for cycling superstar Lance Armstrong - and his hatred of tomatoes.