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Health fund launched to fight heart disease
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Health fund launched to fight heart disease. Active community projects can get a share of the funding in 2017. 11 January 2017 12:59PM. Funding for new health initiatives across Cumbria is set to be allocated during 2017. In Carlisle alone, 35,000 of funding has been made available by The Carlisle Community Public Health Fund, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for people living in the district, through community based projects. As much as anything it's making people aware of the issue and from...
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Entries now open for the Lakesman Triathlon
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Entries now open for the Lakesman Triathlon. But be quick, because the Allerdale race is filling up fast. 9 January 2017 5:02PM. Entries for a long distance triathlon are now open - and are already up on last year, say organisers. The Lakesman Triathlon event, which brought nearly 2m into the Cumbrian economy, will take place on June 18. She said: "To get that rating for our first one is fantastic. One hundred per cent of competitors rated the race as very good or excellent in research we did afterwards.
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Go Active Cumbria’s pick of the podcasts
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Go Active Cumbria’s pick of the podcasts. 17 January 2017 2:20PM. Podcasts can be a great motivator when you're getting active on a long walk or jog. Sometimes all we need is a distraction and exercise becomes much more enjoyable. If you're looking for a new podcast, we've rounded up our current favourites to listen to while getting active in Cumbria. Already have a favourite podcast? And let us know what we're missing! NHS: Couch to 5k. Why you should listen:. Download: Couch to 5k. Do you ever wonder a...
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Maryport rugby club to get new sports pitch
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Maryport rugby club to get new sports pitch. Kells ARLFC Under 14s V Maryport ARLFC Under 14s. 4 January 2017 11:27AM. A new multi use games area will open the way for new sports at a rugby club. Maryport Amateur Rugby League Club has given up its existing games area to make way for a car park, which is being installed as part of Maryport's new transport hub. We are delighted with the new pitch. The surface will be up to date and suitable for other sports. The club is really looking forward to it. I unde...
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Cutting saturated fats in diet ‘key to healthy hearts’
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Cutting saturated fats in diet ‘key to healthy hearts’. The risk of heart disease can be cut by swapping saturated fat for healthier energy sources, according to a new study. FINDINGS A study says reducing the amount of saturated fats in our diet by even a small amount will reduce the risk of heart disease PA. 24 November 2016 4:45PM. Swapping saturated fat for healthier sources of energy does cut the risk of heart disease, a large-scale study suggests. In Cumbria, heart disease is slightly more prevalen...
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Weather
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Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. Mostly cloudy; mild. Weather for Barrow in Furness. Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. More clouds than sun. Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. Current weather issued at March 14, 2017 18:21. Work begins on Cumbria’s first traffic-free bike route. Best family activities in Cumbria.
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Seven tips to avoid yo-yo dieting
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Seven tips to avoid yo-yo dieting. 3 January 2017 12:51PM. It's the new year, and many of us are looking to get a little more active and shed a little weight. Lisa Salmon takes a look at how we can avoid yo-yo dieting. We all know that being overweight increases a number of health risks, therefore keeping a healthy lifestyle is important. Here are 7 tips for anyone starting a new eating plan this year:. 1 Don’t starve yourself. 2 Skip fad diets. Fad diets, especially those that miss out whole food groups...
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Carlisle play area gets £33k revamp
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Carlisle play area gets 33k revamp. Old equipment has been replaced in the kids' park. 3 January 2017 12:09PM. I think it’s important that young children explore, says Stanwix councillor Elizabeth Mallinson. They need somewhere where they can go and shout and laugh and play and hurt themselves and pick themselves up again. Now they can. The Clark’s Field play area. Is the only one left in northern Carlisle west of Scotland Road, and it’s now been massively improved. Swim lessons turn toddlers into piranh...
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New statistics reveal how we overindulge at Christmas
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New statistics reveal how we overindulge at Christmas. Cumbrians are among those being encouraged to get active this winter. 15 December 2016 2:41PM. With many people’s exercise and diet slacking off around the festive period, a new study from the British Heart Foundation has shown the extent of our indulgence. According to their research, Brits will collectively put on over 19.5million stone. Over the festive period. Over half of residents in the north west (55%) underestimate just how many calories the...
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Go Active Spotlight: Chillswim director Colin Hill
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Go Active Spotlight: Chillswim director Colin Hill. The man behind the Chillswim tells us why Cumbria is the greatest place to get active. 16 January 2017 3:42PM. Owner/Director of ChillSwim and Swim Secure which designs swimgear, such as tow floats and dry bags. Why do you live in Cumbria? My passion for the outdoors and love for open water swimming is why I set up my business and moved to Cumbria. What is the most underrated thing about Cumbria? What are your favourite places to visit in Cumbria? It re...
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