Wednesday 22nd April 2009

Tour of Copeland

At 9.15am my husband and I arrived at The Beacon at Whitehaven as guests of the Mayor and Mayoress of Copeland.

We were fascinated by the exhibits at The Beacon, and the activities for children. There was so much to see that we will go back, and possibly take our grandchildren.

We were then taken by bus to the Haig Colliery Museum, situated within the former site of Haig Pit on the cliffs high above Whitehaven, with magnificent views of the Scottish hills. This is an educational and informative attraction based on local mining history, and a visit is recommended.

After lunch we visited the RAF Military Museum at Haverigg. Again, so much of interest to see. It too requires another visit.

A most interesting and informative day highlighting some of the attractions of this part of West Cumbria.

Thursday 16th April 2009

Princes Youth Business Trust at Castle Green Hotel, Kendal





At 3.30pm today I met with Donna Brewsher, Executive-Business (Cumbria) and Mr John Marquiss - Area Organiser, Terry James - Panel Member, and various mentors, to discuss new developments within The Trust. At 4.30 pm as arranged 14 young people who had received business funding and advice from The Princes Trust gathered together to discuss their businesses and the help they had received, and also to share their successes and failures.





It was an interesting and rewarding afternoon hearing their stories. They were very appreciative of the help they had received.





The Event finished after refreshments, at 6.30pm.

Friday 3rd April 2009

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales - Red Squirrel Survival Trust

David and I arrived at Levens Hall at 9.45am where coffee and a delicious assortment of cakes and refreshments were offered prior to the arrival of The Prince of Wales at 10.15am, after which several people, including David and I, were asked to form a line outside Levens Hall to be presented to H.R.H.

The Lord Lieutenant mentioned to him that I was involved with The Princes Trust, and he chatted to me about the National Appeal for his 40th birthday over 20 year's ago, when I had Chaired the Appeal for Cumbria.

After a stimulating talk given by H.R.H. supporting the work of the new Trust throughout the British Isles, he walked round the Levens Hall Gardens with Mr and Mrs Bagot, The Lord Lieutenant and Mrs Cropper.

He then departed for North Cumbria accompanied by The Lord Lieutenant and Mrs Cropper.

31st March 2009

Cumbria Constabulary Awards Ceremony

At the invitation of Mr Craig Mackey QPM, Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, I attended a Constabulary Awards Ceremony at The Roundthorn Country House Hotel. In the past this Ceremony has been held at Carleton Hall, but on this occasion The Chief Constable had decided that it would be very nice if the families of those involved in the Awards could be present at the Ceremony. A buffet supper was also given and all the families were delighted to see their loved ones gain these Awards and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

I must say it made me feel very proud and humble to be there and to realise, if I had not already done so, what a wonderful service the Police in this County give us. Many of the things for which male and female Officers were commended were items that had appeared briefly in various newspapers over the last few years. That of course made me realise how little we are really told, and how much more these people actually do.

I drove home that evening feeling that I had experienced something very special.