Woolfest introduces unique produce show for 2013

In its ninth year, Woolfest (Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June 2013) is shaping up to be as big as ever as well as offering visitors a chance to take part in a horticultural produce show with a woollen difference.

“We’ve just completed the first stage of selecting...

Competition winners to visit Cumbria Constabulary Dog Section
Police officers from the dog section ran a competition on twitter between Christmas and New Year 2012, with over 200 people entering to win a opportun...
Workington Police and RSPCA bring offenders to justice for killing a cat
Jamie Atkinson aged 19, from Minster Close, Workington and Daniel Porter, aged 18, from Eskdale Avenue, Workington appeared at West Allerdale Magistra...
MP's concerns over Schmallenberg virus
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has raised his concerns about the need for a Government strategy to deal with the Schmallenberg virus, following the news that...
Hores rescued from cattle grid
A horse trapped in a cattle grid in South Lakeland was rescued by fire and rescue teams. Two appliancxes and a large resuce vehicle attended the call...
Organic focus farm group
The Organic Focus Farm Group will be hosting an introductory meeting at the Rural Enterprise Centre in Penrith this month. The guest speaker will be s...
Another successful breeding season for World Owl Trust at Muncaster
The World Owl Trust at Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass is celebrating another successful breeding season, with nearly fifty owlets raised from 16 different species. The highlights are two young...
Sheep farmers heading for Moorcock Show
Sheep farmers will be coming together this Saturday 1 September 2012, for the  Moorcock Show. The annual family country event will take place at the showground at Mossdale which is on the A684...
Mountain Goat opts to maintain its sure footing In Windermere
A long-established Windermere business, which in the past has moved 10 yards and 12 feet, has this year decided to maintain sure footing and celebrate its 40th anniversary by staying put! Award...
Merlin's Magic Part 2 - What My Horse Has Taught Me About Leadership
In my last column, I talked about my experience training a previously unhandled horse and the lessons I could take from that experience and apply to training people writes Rod Webb of Glasstap Ltd....