The Keswick to Barrow - when community spirit shines through
EVENING Mail editor JONATHAN LEE shares his final training notes in the build-up to the big day.
Great causes share in record Keswick to Barrow total
A MAGNIFICENT 2,488 participants took part in the 46th Keswick to Barrow walk last year, plus 316 in the Coniston to Barrow – raising a record £310,991 (£359,780 including gift aid). Here’s how the cash was handed out to 264 groups and charities .
Ulverston girl Alice Pyne’s uncle set to take it at double
ONE gruelling 40-mile Keswick to Barrow walk is challenging enough for most people – but the co-ordinator of the largest K2B team is planning a mammoth back-to-back event this year with his late niece as his inspiration.
Health Matters
WITH the 47th Keswick to Barrow walk looming, BEN MERRIMAN MPharm(Hons) MRPharmS, pharmacist with the local and independent Murray group of pharmacies, talks about feet, how to look after them and treatments for common problems
Barrow police teams walking for colleagues' charities
TWO police teams taking part in this year’s K2B are doing so on behalf of charities which have helped support the families of two of their colleagues. CLAIRE CRISP reports
Team cares for weary Keswick to Barrow walkers
THE sight of the finish line will bring welcome relief to the 2,700 plus participants taking part in this year’s Keswick to Barrow Walk.
Evening Mail reporter Paul is open to Lakes swimming craze
TO gauge the growing appeal of open water swimming reporter PAUL BERENTZEN pulled on his wetsuit and took the plunge
Park run
THE 95 runners and volunteers at Barrow parkrun held a minute’s silence to show their respect and support to the victims of the Boston marathon tragedy.
Max Inspiration
ON the last Sunday of the Easter break, around 20 children with disabilities went to the cinema to watch The Croods. “What’s that got to do with Barrow Sports Council?” you might ask……
Adventures with baby
THIS month gardeners across Cumbria are throwing open their doors to raise money for charity.
First Aid
WHILE most of us agree first aid saves lives, worrying numbers wouldn’t have the correct basic knowledge to do this if confronted with a common emergency. One such emergency is choking.
Health Matters
MEASLES is a highly infectious, viral illness that commonly affects children but can occur at any age.
How living with autism has made Cumbria family stronger
WHILE many of us may wonder how we’d cope if our child was diagnosed with autism, there are some families which have more than one child with the condition.
Barrow Parkrun
ON Saturday at Barrow’s parkrun, 108 runners gathered around the bandstand waiting for the highly elusive race director to begin the course introduction.
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