Do you want to make peace with the past and stop repeating old patterns that no longer serve you?
In my 25 years experience of counselling and spiritual coaching, I have dealt with a wide range of issues people have experienced in their life, that lead them to be unhappy an unfulfilled at some level in the present.
This one-day online workshop will teach you to clear the blocks from the past and enable you to have the future you desire.
What will be covered?
Identifying lessons from the past and and how to apply them to your life.
How to be at ease with the past and release from its grip.
How to identify the root cause of your unhappiness.
How to create the life you deserve and desire.
How to forgive yourself and others.
How to create abundance.
When: Saturday 18th May 2024
Investment: £110
To book your place or find out more Debbie Loring 07946 339050
Debbie@yogenwisdom.com
“Our thoughts have energy, they are stored at a cellular level in our physical body as well as in our minds. They form part of who we are. They influence everything.” – Debbie
Showcase Cumbria heard about Twentee-Total from one of their founders, Carmen de Castro and delighted with their permission to share about it.
Learnt that Twentee-Total is a dynamic group that brings together young adults, primarily in their 20s, who reside in Cumbria.
They connect, engage, and inspire. Life in your twenties is a pivotal time for personal growth, networking, and forging meaningful connections so fantastic that Twentee-Total provides the platform for young adults to come together, learn, and create lasting memories.
What they have done so far!
Sold-Out Events: Over the past few months, they have organized a series of sold-out events alongside local businesses that cater to diverse interests. From workshops and outdoor adventures, their events are designed to enrich lives and foster friendships.
Local Collaboration: They collaborate with local businesses. By partnering with them, they enhance the quality of their meet-ups and contribute to the community’s vitality.
Online Presence: People can stay connected to them via Facebook and Instagram (@twenteetotal) where they share event details, stories, and glimpses of our vibrant community.
Get Involved
Have questions? Want to join their next event? Reach out to them via email twenteetotalofficial@gmail.com or social media. Twentee-Total is more than just a group; it’s a supportive network where friendships flourish and possibilities abound.
Written by David Rippin, University lecturer and landscape photographer, Hawkshead
The Church of St Michael and All Angels, on an early winter’s evening. The hills of the Fairfield horseshoe are visible in the distance.(Credit: Photo Rippin)
Just a few miles south of busy and bustling Ambleside lies the village of Hawkshead – an oasis of calm, steeped in history and stunning Lakeland beauty, with so much to recommend it. Despite its small size, there is plenty to see and do, with something for everyone.
Spectacular night skies are visible from within and around Hawkshead.(Credit: Photo Rippin)
Hawkshead began as a medieval market town and is famous for its cobbled streets and classic whitewashed Lake District cottages. In the village centre on a small hill, stands the striking 17th Century Church of St Michael and All Angels. This is a wonderful spot to survey the village and the wider area. Hawkshead is also famous for its association with both William Wordsworth, who attended the Grammar School, and Beatrix Potter, who lived at nearby Hill Top.
The village is richly served by coffee shops, cafes, bars and bistros, as well as numerous shops, including the famous Hawkshead Relish, the only Grasmere Gingerbread shop outside of Grasmere, a delicatessen and our very own chocolate factory.
The village sits beside the beautiful and adventure-filled Grizedale Forest, while to the south lies the serene Esthwaite Water, a prime fishing spot and home to ospreys.
One of the many patches of glorious woodland to be found around Hawkshead. (Credit: Photo Rippin)
A myriad of footpaths begin in Hawkshead. The spectacular Tarn Hows is just a 45 minute walk, or a short drive away, and a fantastic bridleway leads cyclists and walkers alike to the glorious Wray Castle on the shores of Windermere. To the east of the village lies the summit of Latterbarrow, and the undulating terrain of Claife Heights.
With its 360-degree views, the Coniston Range, the Fairfield Horseshoe and the Langdale Pikes are all visible. The views from here are magical and varying throughout the year, and being just a stone’s throw from the village, are another reason why Hawkshead is truly the place to be, all year round.
The village of Hawkshead from the south.(Credit: Photo Rippin)
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Imagine a tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of Devon’s breathtaking landscapes, where the serene ambiance of the countryside meets the rhythmic sounds of the ocean. This is not just a dream; it’s a reality waiting for you at this Woolacombe’s exquisite holiday home.
Why Choose Woolacombe?
Award-Winning Beaches: Woolacombe boasts some of the finest beaches in the UK, with golden sands stretching for miles and waves that beckon surfers and swimmers alike.
Unmatched Serenity: The home’s location offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your spirit.
The Perfect Home Away From Home
Spacious and Comfortable: With room to accommodate up to six guests, this home is perfect for families or groups seeking a memorable getaway.
A Garden Oasis: The large garden provides a private haven for relaxation or a playful area for children to explore.
Proximity to Adventure
Close to the Beach: Just a short stroll away lies the beach, where days can be spent sunbathing, building sandcastles, or riding the surf.
Explore Devon: The home’s location is an ideal base for discovering the hidden gems of Devon, from quaint villages to rugged coastal paths.
This Woolacombe holiday home is more than just a place to stay; it’s an experience that will leave you with cherished memories and a longing to return. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this your next vacation destination. Book now and embrace the beauty of Devon.
About this holiday home
This beautiful home is great for a family holiday, it’s large garden and having the beach nearby means you can relax outdoors and enjoy lots of sea air too. Inside you can enjoy spacious, comfortable rooms and the well-equipped kitchen.
As you enter the house a lovely large and very spacious conservatory greets you where you’ll find a sofa and dining area over looking the large and level south facing garden. From the conservatory you access the open and inviting kitchen which also over looks the private garden.
Downstairs also has a cosy living room with two sofas and a wood burning stove, a dining room with beautiful wooden fire surround, a shower room with WC, and a twin bedroom with 2 single beds.
Upstairs is a bathroom and 2 further bedrooms (both doubles). These lovely double aspect bedrooms have far reaching views of the ocean, countryside and Wales. There’s also a bathroom upstairs too.
3 bedrooms and 1+ bathroom
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Woolacombe Beach 7 min drive
Barricane Beach 8 min drive
Ilfracombe Harbour 11 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) 93 min drive
For more information and to book your holiday now in this home; head to
A Cumbrian storage, distribution and gifting firm has moved to a new site as part of the company’s continued expansion.
Copper Beech Trading is now operating from a larger warehouse near Kirkby Lonsdale after outgrowing its previous base.
It was set up by Katie Tyndale in October 2020 to provide businesses with efficient, cost-effective fulfilment and packing services and has a number of well-known local and national brands among its customers.
Copper Beech Trading can store, package and ship products nationally and globally offering a service that is tailored to the individual needs of its clients with no minimum order requirements and clear and transparent pricing.
The firm also works with artisan producers across the UK to offer companies a range of quality gift hampers which make great bespoke gifts for their clients no matter what the occasion.
Gary Kirkby Warehouse Manager and Katie Tyndale Managing Director of Copper Beech Trading
Katie Tyndale said: “We’re all about helping businesses grow through freeing them up to focus on what’s important to them by taking away the stresses of packing, shipping and storage. Whether they’ve got trade or online product orders to fulfil, we can support them with our flexible approach that fits in with their individual requirements.”
“We are invested in helping the local economy and in providing rural jobs as well as keeping the environment in mind with everything eco sensitively wrapped, recycling potential waste products. It’s a really exciting time for us having moved to our new warehouse and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with our customers across Cumbria and around the country.”
Copper Beech Trading welcomes enquiries and can arrange a visit to their new warehouse as well as a chat on how they can help your business, just call 01524 220205 or email enquiries@copperbeechtrading.co.uk.
You can find out more too on their website www.copperbeechtrading.co.uk where you can see reviews from their clients as well.
Goldrill Beck Ullswater Credit: National Trust Images / Land and Sky
The River Restoration Centre (RRC) awards the UK River Prize to celebrate the achievements of those individuals and organisations working to restore our rivers and catchments, recognising the benefits of having a healthy natural environment.
One of four finalist, the Ullswater Catchment Restoration Partnership, is led by the National Trust and Ullswater Catchment Management Community Interest Company and supported by partners such as the Cumbria River Restoration Strategy.
Working to restore habitats around Ullswater since Storm Desmond in 2015, the partnership has delivered 282 individual projects, resulting in 843ha of habitat restoration. Projects include over 13km of river restoration, 46ha of pond creation, over 16km of hedgerow creation and significant areas of wood pasture, peat and wetland restoration. The work aims to restore habitats for people and nature, wrapping the communities of Ullswater in a resilient landscape.
Rebecca Powell, National Trust Project Manager, says: ‘It’s fantastic to be recognised for the work we have been doing together in Ullswater. The key to our success so far has been working together with the local community, farmers and other partners. We really believe in regenerative agriculture and we aim to put farmers at the heart of our projects. Ullswater is an example of how you can have natural rivers, thriving wildlife habitats and farming existing happily together for the benefit of everyone involved.’
Danny and Maddy Teasdale, Ullswater Catchment Management CIC, say: ‘We are delighted to have reached the finals of the river prize and are very proud of our working relationship with the National Trust, which we feel shows what is possible when we strike the right balance of farming, river restoration and nature recovery.’
The 2024 UK River Prize winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Tree planting in Ullswater in the Lake District as part of the Green Recovery Project. NT funded project, not NT land. (Credit: Danny Teasdale_Ullswater CIC_C.National Trust Images Annapurna Mellor)
We are thrilled to introduce you to Top-Up Talent, a matching service and cutting-edge platform designed to connect accommodation businesses in Cumbria to experienced and reliable housekeepers / cleaners with on a shift-by-shift basis.
Businesses can flexibly top up their staff.
Individuals can top up their earnings at times they’re available to work Individual Cleaners and Housekeepers.
If you an experienced housekeeper or cleaner looking to boost your income, we’re here for you. Top-Up Talent links you with accommodation businesses on a shift-by-shift basis, at times when you’re available.
The platform opens up a multitude of job opportunities, allowing you to:
• Work at times you’re available
• Earn additional income
• Work in the area of Cumbria that’s near to your home/base
If you’re an accommodation business seeking to enhance your team with skilled housekeepers/cleaners? Top-Up Talent is the solution to your staffing challenges, connecting you with experienced individual cleaners on a shift-by-shift basis.
Gain access to additional staff without the hassle of recruitment, simplifying the management of:
• Surges in demand (for example busier seasons)
• Staff holidays
• Staff sickness
Would you like to find out more?
We’re currently running a trial in Cumbria. If you’re an accommodation business or cleaner / housekeeper based in Cumbria and would like to find out more about this please visit our Business page
If you’re keen to join us, we’d love to hear from you. There’s a simple onboarding process for both accommodation businesses and cleaners / housekeepers, and our friendly team based in Cumbria are here to help.
It has been announced that Sunnyside Guest House based in Keswick is a finalist for the Leisure and Tourism category of the North West Family Business Awards 2024.
Sunnyside Guest House beat strong competition with a record number of family businesses entering the awards from across the North West region.
This year’s event will be held at Bolton Football Stadium, co-hosted by Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth of The Family Business Community, alongside renowned food and drink writer, and presenter Nigel Barden, and will take place on Friday 10th May 2024.
Paul Roper said “We are thrilled to have been selected as a finalist in the North West Family Business Awards and to be representing Cumbria. Nicky and I have strived to develop Sunnyside and we are extremely proud for this to be recognised.”
Co-Founder and Director, Sue Howorth said: “With another year of increased entries we have been working with our 23 judges which are representing all 5 counties of the North West, and we know they have had extremely difficult decisions to make. Our finalists should be extremely proud of themselves for being recognised in this years shortlist.
Co-director, Dave Clarkson said: “A huge thank you to everyone who has invested time filling in their application forms. We’ve been absolutely blown away by the strength and diversity and attention to detail in the applications.”
Sue Baguley from Siemens UK, and who were the hosts of our Judging Day, said: “The number and quality of applications from across the North West region has been outstanding, the businesses are clearly proud to be family businesses and the detail in many of the entries has demonstrated that they are very progressive and innovative.
Fellow judge, Tom Mathew, Group Commercial Director of Dunsters Farm, said: “As always, it was fantastic to hear the stories of the resilient and ambitious businesspeople working in family-run businesses across the region. The judging day is an opportunity for me to contribute to the vibrant family business community but also to go away inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by the applicants. “
The finalists will now receive a visit from our specially selected panel of judges from across the region before the judges make their final decisions. The winners will be announced at a vibrant and entertaining awards celebration on Friday 10th May. You can find out more at North West Family Business Awards – North West Family Business Awards
I wanted to take a moment to share something close to my heart—the incredible work happening at Botcherby Community Association in Carlisle in Cumbria. While I don’t often shout about it, today feels like the right time to do so.
Our dedicated team, led by the hardworking Helen (our center manager) and Marion (our center assistant), has been making a significant impact. This week, we welcomed 82 people to our Weekly Pop-Up Pantry, ensuring that each one left with something good. 🛒
It fills me with pride to see our community come together to support those in need. But it also saddens me that so many people require this vital assistance. The truth is, life can be tough, and sometimes a helping hand makes all the difference.
Here’s what you need to know about our Pop-Up Pantry:
Affordable Access: For just £3.50, families can choose from a variety of 10 items. Our pantry is specifically designed to support low-income households.
Nutritious Selection: We offer everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to frozen goods and occasional treats.
No Referral Needed: Anyone can access the pantry—no referrals required. We’re here for you.
Join us every Wednesday from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Botcherby Community Centre (Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2UE). Our community center cafe is where the magic happens.
Let’s continue to lift each other up, one meal at a time. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Warm regards,
Chloe Brownlee-Chapman Chair, Botcherby Community Association
Woodward SHE Ltd are delighted to be able to announce that NEBOSH have chosen ourselves as the Learning Partner to deliver the prestigious L’Oréal International Bursary 2024 training course. They are looking forward to welcoming the ten successful applicants onto the course this summer.
NEBOSH and L’Oreal have joined forces once again to collaborate on a bursary that supports women who aspire to build a career in health and safety in 2024.
Following the success of last year’s NEBOSH L’Oreal International Bursary, which attracted nearly 200 applications from women all over the world, the bursary has now grown to accommodate double the amount of winners. This means that there is now the opportunity for ten women to win the opportunity to study for the NEBOSH International General Certificate with their study and assessment fees paid for by the bursary.
The aim of the bursary to develop more learning opportunities for women, and to address the under-representation of women in the health and safety industry, with some research indicating that women make up just 18-27% of those in the profession.
Maria Anderson, Global Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, holds four NEBOSH qualifications and is a member of the Bursary judging panel.
She says: “I am proud to be a part of the NEBOSH L’Oréal Bursary judging panel because it allows me the privilege of contributing to the recognition and support of women dedicated to occupational health and safety, an initiative that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Being entrusted with the responsibility to evaluate and reward the passion, commitment, and innovation demonstrated by applicants is not only an honour but also a testament to the importance of fostering excellence in safety practices.
Together, we empower the next generation of professionals to make a lasting impact, creating a safer and healthier workplace for all. I look forward to working with my fellow judges to identify and support the next generation of leaders in this field.”
NB: Applications for this bursary closed on the 27th February 2024.
