My Cumbria Life - Craig Palmer
Until March, former Marine commando Craig Palmer, 35, will be climbing Helvellyn seven days a week on alternate weeks to record snow, ice and wind conditions for the Lake District National Park Authority’s Weatherline. Craig moved to Cumbria three years ago and runs an outdoor activities and training company, Mountains to Water. He lives in Ainstable in the Eden Valley with wife, Rachel and son, Archie, 18 months.
Profile - Victoria Relph, a milliner and textile designer from Penrith
Mary Ingham meets Victoria Relph, a milliner and textile designer from Penrith whose 'wearable works of art' are winning her awards and a rapidly growing reputation
‘People say they can’t wear hats. Everyone can wear a hat but maybe not a brim,” says Victoria Relph.
Profile - Val Marriner, pioneer spirit
Being the belle of the ball is an unlikely preparation for a high-powered career in business. But Val Marriner succeeded anyway - and raised her family first - as Jane Loughran found out when she met Val at her home of Warwick Hall, near Carlisle
Profile - Brian Scowcroft rebel with a cause
At primary school, business supremo Brian Scowcroft was bottom of his class. But he caught up and is now investing millions in Cumbria's new academies. Jane Loughran visits him at his Windermere home and learns about his adrenaline-fuelled lifestyle, and the tragic loss which drives his philanthropy. Photography by Phil Rigby
Profile - Annie Mawson, harp of gold
Annie Mawson's Sunbeams music therapy charity has helped 17,000 people with special needs unlock emotional and mental blockages through the power of singing and music. Now she is launching a new £1.5m appeal for a new centre. Nicola Jolly meets her with photography by Phil Rigby
Profile - Emma Hancock, top Cumbrian violinist returns to her roots
Cumbrian violinist Emma Hancock plays with top orchestras in the United States, where she now lives. On a recent trip home to Carlisle for her wedding to a fellow musician she spoke to Jane Loughran about her quest for a work-life balance. Photography by Phil Rigby
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