Timeline with Ann Jones

Carlisle shop's can do approach to Sixties fashion

Studholmes photo Studholmes fashion store in Carlisle was a popular place to work in the late 1950s and 60s, especially for young girls with an eye for fashion

Last updated 19 October 2011
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Broadcast news, with a local twang

It really never occurred to me in the early days of being a reporter that I could make a career in the broadcasting side of journalism, write Gilly Fraser.

Last updated 12 October 2011
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Fond memories of childhood days in Cumbrian park

It’s funny how memories suddenly come to mind. A few months ago, I was doing my DJ/announcer stint in Vulcan Park in Workington at Workington mayor Margaret Jones’s fun day, writes Rod 'Cruiser' Smith.

Last updated 5 October 2011
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An apple for Charlie, a cup of tea for Dad

After my dad, who was a sergeant bomb instructor in the 3/4 Border Regiment at Peshawar Barracks NWF, attached to Gurkha regiment, returned home from Afghanistan in 1919, he met and married my mother, writes Evelyn Glaister.

Last updated 28 September 2011
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Fond times spent at and on Carlisle's Hammond's Pond

It was good to see the boats on Hammond’s Pond making a comeback at the Upperby Gala earlier this year.

Last updated 21 September 2011
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From recording the Blind Date theme to jamming with Pee-Wee Ellis

I have been involved in a lot of bands over the years, writes Roz Sluman.

Last updated 14 September 2011
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Motoring has changed over the decades

How old is your car? Mine is a 2005 reg and I’m still contemplating upgrading to something a little shinier and with a few thousand miles less on the clock, writes Sarah Wright.

Last updated 7 September 2011
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So glad I kept on drumming!

As a youngster, I was heavily influenced by legendary drummer Joe Morello of Dave Brubeck fame (Take Five, Raggy Waltz, Blue Rondo à la Turk, etc.) who, I'm sad to say, died earlier this year, aged 83.

Last updated 31 August 2011
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A much-loved revival

THE ICONIC I-Spy books which began in the 1950s are still going today.

Last updated 31 August 2011
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Putting the names to Black Diamond faces

THE three mystery pictures of bands from the 1960s we featured a few weeks ago has been reduced to two, thanks to Diane Clorley (nee Tunstall) from Silloth.

Last updated 24 August 2011
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The age of the train

Everyone has their own thoughts and memories about bygone holidays. Was it always sunny? Did we really always have a good time?

Last updated 24 August 2011
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Border TV journalist Gilly Fraser's childhood memories

I’m often asked if I miss Border TV – and the honest answer is no. Not one tiny bit, writes Gilly Fraser.

Last updated 17 August 2011
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Whitehaven, where the sun is always shining!

A group of islands just off the Queensland coast have British names – or more precisely, Cumbrian names – for a surprising reason.

Last updated 10 August 2011
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Going camping with the stars at Butlins

We’re well into the holiday season and more people than ever are opting to stay in Britain this year for their summer break, writes Ann Jones. (1 comment)

Last updated 3 August 2011
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For all us dedicated followers of fashion!

A recent book entitled Fashion We Wore issued by Yours magazine celebrates 70 years of everyday style and society in Britain.

Last updated 27 July 2011
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Charity night will bring back memories of Carlisle's Cosmo

Carlisle men Paul Hilton, Michael “Maxi” Maxwell and Vince White are hoping to bring back a few memories of soul and Motown nights at venues like the Cosmo and the King’s Hall.

Last updated 27 July 2011
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