Today was one of those moments when, we spotted this sign proclaiming that Carlisle, A City given that it has a cathedral, has or is, a learning village.
Spring is almost here as the snowdrops bloom
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February 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A trip to Cummersdale, near Carlisle reveals a bridge being repaired and some snowdrops growing on the riverbank.
Lanercost Priory – looking like a horror filmset
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August 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We head to Lanercost for a paddle, some sniffs and to visit the make-believe set from a horror movie at the rear of Lanercost Priory.
Wetheral on a spring evening
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May 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With the birds singing and the sun starting to set on another week we headed over to Wetheral for some sniffs and a good walk.
Spring flowers, art tiles and a former pub
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May 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Our walk started normally enough on the banks of the River Eden in Rickerby Park but then dad found a new path and our adventures began.
Carlisle Railway Station tv advert for Homebase
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February 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Carlisle railway station has been turned in to a filmset this week as the DIY chain, Homebase produce a tv advert.
We visit Isel and Cockermouth
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February 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In the words of the Rogers / Hammerstein song ‘ Oh what a beautiful morning’ and what a great day it has turned out to be as we left the city behind and headed in a south-westerly direction for the hills. Mum had a grand plan for today with a mission to find a carpet [...]
Frosty Carlisle but no snow yet.
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December 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Frosty ground and brilliant sunshine – just perfect for an early morning walk and that is exactly how we started the day. Mum and dad promised that we would get out today ahead of the forcasted snow, which as yet has not arrived. Buster has taken to wearing his fleecy jacket at this time of [...]
Flood alerts in Cumbria
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November 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency for all of the local area after heavy overnight rain. We were woken up at one point during the sleep time, so we thought we should go and investigate where all the rain goes, so we headed to Bitts Park and the River Eden. We are [...]
We visit Allonby on the Solway Coast, Cumbria
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July 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Earlier today we headed west to Allonby on the coast of Cumbria just south of Silloth. Our approach to the area was met with a bit of rain, however once the car was parked the sun came out. Stretched out before us was plenty of grass to run on so we took full advantage to [...]
