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Christmas on the way – Lakeland catalogue arrives

September 6, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

With the schools reopening this week Buster and I had a simple wager, as to when the first christmas catalogue would come through the door.

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Dirty Beastie – by Wahl

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August 6, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Dirty Beastie by Wahl - great bubbles for mucky pups

A bottle of bright orange gloop arrived in the bathroom this week. Written on the clear plastic bottle in big letters was the phrase ‘Dirty Beastie’. This sort of hinted it maybe for us.

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Probiotic dog food

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July 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

ProBiotic Live Adult with chicken and rice

Two large envelopes arrived at reception last week containing trial packs of a new Probiotic dog food called ProBiotic LIVE

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National Parks Week 25 – 31 July 2011

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July 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Out for an adventure in one of the National Parks - Pic NNPA

Attention four legged colleagues because details have been announced for National Parks Week and it sounds like a great excuse to get out for a walk, a paddle or to get mucky.

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Cat and mouse

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July 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Cat and mouse try to see who with run first

The ginger cat spotted the small mouse playing in the long grass, but rather than just pounce the cat sat and watched.

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Carlisle bridge closed

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June 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Irish Gate Bridge was designed by the Jane Derbyshire and David Kendall partnership

The Irish Gate Bridge in Carlisle was closed this morning with barrier tape and signs preventing access.

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Searching for Roman frontiers in Carlisle

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May 3, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Over the weekend we ventured in to Carlisle, to see how the Roman frontier building works were progressing.

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New structure for Bitts Park, Carlisle

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February 8, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Coloured climbing equipment installed in Bitts Park

A new climbing frame is installed in Carlisle and the tennis dome project faces more problems as a fence falls over.

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Christmas presents for dogs

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October 31, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Choosing a Christmas present for a dog can be quite a challenge, as we don’t only want chews and biscuits. Many toys just don’t last and gifts which make a noise get quickly banned, especially at Christmas when the tempers of the two leggers are often on edge. We have put our thinking hats on [...]

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Webwatch with Charlie

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May 27, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Charlie on the beach at St Bees, Cumbria

We have had quite a number of suggestions for sites to be featured in this months ‘Webwatch with Charlie’. Thanks to all of you who have been in touch.