March 21, 2008 Despite the lake district weather forecast predicting rain and a howling gale today, it’s actually bright and sunny, perhaps it will get worse later … Around forty years ago, my mother took me to the Furness Model Railway Exhibition, not because I was interested in model trains, but because a 60’s superstar […]
Archives for October 2008
Ulverston monument saved
October 27, 2008 by
March 11, 2008 So the Sir John Barrow monument in Ulverston is saved to the tune of £891,000 from the National Lottery! There are those in the town who say let it fall down, but it is such an iconic landmark, bringing tourism and tourism money into the town and Cumbria generally. Ulverston is so […]
More Climbing and Another Pub
October 27, 2008 by
March 19, 2008 Another evening spent at Kendal climbing wall. It seems to be getting a little quieter, and they are taking measures to sort out the tedious queues that sometimes plague the signing in process. Numerous new routes with grippy new holds to play on. Called in for a pint at the Crown Inn […]
The Forgotten Valley Festival
October 27, 2008 by
March 5, 2008 The Forgotten Valley Music Festival – Crooklands, Near Kendal – May 23rd to 25th 2008 Who needs Glastonbury when we’ve got Crooklands on our doorstep? Avoid the Glasto queues, and the 12 hour drive from Cumbria as the forgotten valley festival hits the lake district in May. Along with headliners the happy […]
Just another Lake District Tuesday
October 27, 2008 by
March 5, 2008 Went to Kendal Climbing Wall tonight as usual, not too crowded, climbing felt good, arms didn’t hurt, and the moves flowed a little. Called in to the Anglers Arms for a pint on the way home, it’s changed hands recently and seemed a bit deserted. Update on the ice cream lady at […]
The Roxy Cinema Ulverston
October 27, 2008 by
March 3, 2008 Went to the Roxy Cinema in Ulverston last night to see No Country For Old Men, the Coen Brothers multi oscar winning film. It’s always a treat to visit the Roxy, the entry price is reasonable, the decor 1930’s, the screen large, and the sound system is good. The ultimate Roxy pleasure […]