Not long now until we reach the largest agricultural event in Cumbria’s calendar, Westmorland County show attracts 25,000 people from all over the UK. With many local businesses in attendance from local farmers, food retailers, car sales etc, it’s a great opportunity to see what Cumbria has to offer. There are lots of sporting events [...]
Blog > Monthly Archives: August 2011
Local Food isn’t all about tradition
August 11, 2011 – 9:20 am
Last night was Curry night in our house for the past few years this has been rechristened ‘Starly’s night. Starly’s Spices are a fantastic way to produce authentic indian meals with ease. Simple instructions mean even I have been able to make meals that taste fantastic & the instructions even add tips for adjusting each [...]
Summer holiday in full swing
August 8, 2011 – 9:27 pm
Kids love the idea of the Summer Holiday, 6 weeks off school is greeted with joy (even by the youngest child). The reality is a little different with boredom soon setting in along with the overwhelming urge to drive everyone around them nuts. Working in tourism is no help for our children as our busiest [...]
Grasmere Sports – 28 Aug 2011
August 7, 2011 – 10:00 am
Grasmere Sports is an annual tradition taking place on the last Sunday in August. Started in the mid 19th Century, it was traditionally a sheep fair, nowadays it’s more a celebration of all Cumbrian traditions – hound trails, fell racing, sheepdog displays, dog shows, music and it wouldn’t be complete without some good old Cumbrian [...]