Tracy Walker

Reporter at Times & Star

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Friends Marion and Alan illustrate the many benefits of Linking Lives

Dec 16, 2023 | timesandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Marian Paige and Alan Saunders, who enjoy weekly catch-ups (Image: Newsquest) When it comes to firm friendships, Marian Paige and Alan Saunders - who were linked up by a Cockermouth befriending charity - are a great example. Cockermouth Linking Lives is one of the largest befriending schemes in the country - and if these two are anything to go by then that's no surprise.
Friends Marion and Alan illustrate the many benefits of Linking Lives

Dec 16, 2023 | newsandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Marian Paige and Alan Saunders, who enjoy weekly catch-ups (Image: Newsquest) When it comes to firm friendships, Marian Paige and Alan Saunders - who were linked up by a Cockermouth befriending charity - are a great example. Cockermouth Linking Lives is one of the largest befriending schemes in the country - and if these two are anything to go by then that's no surprise.
Keswick artist shares her talents with others

Dec 13, 2023 | timesandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Artist Lyn Evans at work (Image: Supplied) An accomplished Threlkeld artist shared her talents recently with members of an art society. Keswick Society of Art met at the St Herbert’s Centre in High Hill, with Lyn Evans doing a demonstration of winter landscapes in pastel. "Lyn is an accomplished artist in the mediums of oil, watercolour and pastel, and her work may be found in local galleries and private homes both here and abroad," said a spokesman.
Cockermouth heritage group saved from closure

Dec 13, 2023 | timesandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Phil Campbell and Mayor Julie Laidlow at the unveiling of the WWI tank information panel (Image: Supplied) A hard-working town heritage group which faced closure has been saved. Cockermouth Civic Trust, which is 56 years old and describes itself as the town's "voluntary watchdog", recently announced it would close next October if new committee members were not found. Two members stepped down from the committee at the AGM in November.
'Heart warming' support for appeal will being Christmas smiles to children in need

Dec 12, 2023 | newsandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Volunteer Tony Gilks receives the collection for North Lakes Food Bank (Image: Supplied) More than 1,000 children in need will be treated to a special Christmas gift this year - thanks to generous people helping hit an appeal target. Chris Bower, of Brigham, launched his annual Christmas Book and Toy Bank a few weeks ago. Items can still be donated.
Big boost for Cockermouth as thousands enjoy Christmas festival

Dec 12, 2023 | timesandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Lots of people enjoyed the weekend festival (Image: Tom Kay) Thousands of people ate, drank, shopped, sang and watched the experts in action this weekend as Taste Cumbria Christmas came back to Cockermouth. The festival took place in the heart of the town, on Main Street and Market Place, where there were producers’ stalls, live music marquees, the Demo Stage and children’s activities, alongside street theatre and hot food and drink.
Big boost for Cockermouth as thousands enjoy Christmas festival

Dec 12, 2023 | newsandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Lots of people enjoyed the weekend festival (Image: Tom Kay) Thousands of people ate, drank, shopped, sang and watched the experts in action this weekend as Taste Cumbria Christmas came back to Cockermouth. The festival took place in the heart of the town, on Main Street and Market Place, where there were producers’ stalls, live music marquees, the Demo Stage and children’s activities, alongside street theatre and hot food and drink.
Warm welcome at Cockermouth club based on fun, friendship and fitness

Dec 10, 2023 | newsandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

2 1/1 Fun, friendship and fitness are at the heart of a thriving Cockermouth group. Cockermouth Scottish Country Dance Club started in 1960 with a few friends getting together to dance and has since blossomed into a busy club catering for a range of ages and abilities. "We seem to be attracting new adults in the wake of Covid and have started new classes for beginner adults as well as our children’s class and general club night," said member Gail Inglis.
'Fun run' prisoner died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, inquest hears

Dec 7, 2023 | whitehavennews.co.uk | Tracy Walker

The Coroners' Court in Cockermouth (Image: Supplied) A prisoner taking part in a prison fun run collapsed and died of Sudden Adult Death syndrome, an inquest heard. Ian Ewart McDowall, 51, died at Haverigg Prison on April 10. Staff at the prison were praised for the way they dealt with the situation and aftermath, an inquest held in Cockermouth on Thursday heard.
Kelly and Wainwright prove popular at busy Cockermouth auction

Dec 6, 2023 | newsandstar.co.uk | Tracy Walker

Nearly 1,000 international buyers registered to bid online during a recent Cockermouth auction. Mitchells Antiques & Fine Art Sale included several artworks by Percy Kelly, 30 original drawings by Alfred Wainwright and a large private collection of rare vintage Scotch Whisky. And there were exciting surprises too with some lots greatly exceeded their estimates.