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Mealrigg Hall, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 3LE
Wildlife artist paiting birds and animals in oils, watercolour and graphite. Also designs greeting cards, prints and mugs.
Contact: Alex Underdown Tel: 016973 20572 Mob: 07834 450518
alex@alexunderdownart.co.uk www.alexunderdownart.co.uk
Helping people through behavioural and emotional problems.
Contact: Alison Lancaster Mob: 07816 119345
alison@alisonlancaster.co.uk www.alisonlancaster.co.uk
Middlemoor, Oulton, Cumbria, CA7 0NP
Artist, painter and ceramic art.
Contact: Alison Marrs Tel: 016973 42647
alisonmarrs@tiscali.co.uk
Highside, Broughton Park, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0XW
Ethically reared rare breed pigs - producers of quality pork and young pigs for finishing, breeding or pets.
Contact:
Janet King Tel: 01900 828468 Mob: 07779 455167
88 Skinburness Road, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 4QH
Tasks undertaken include bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, Payroll, Self Assessment and general administration.
Contact: Angela Ellwood MICB PM Dip Mob: 07919 121575
Holistic therapist providing a range of therapies including reflexology, Reiki, massage, Indian head massage and crystal healing, sound therapy and EFT.
Contact:
Ann Blair (MICHT)
Tel: 01228 710213
www.lakelandbalancingact.co.uk
Milldene, Mill Lane, Glasson, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5DT
Home from home pet care. Your dog stays with a carefully selected host family rather than going into kennels.
Contact: Marian Brett Tel: 016973 51449
marian.brett@barkingmad.uk.com www.barkingmad.uk.com
Cockermouth
Beeauty salon specialising in bridal make-up. Packages offering a wide range of beauty treatments and pamper parties.
Contact: Sarah Rainford Tel: 01900 826277 Mob: 07729 783662
sarah.rainy@hotmail.co.uk
Low Flanders, Dalston, Cumbria CA5 7AF
Delivering fully funded NVQs in Health and Social Care.
Contact: Kathreen Burns Tel: 01228 527972
kathreenburns@aol.com www.beecaretrained.co.uk
4 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria
Solicitors
Contact: Alex Keegan and Claire Harrison Tel: 01900 820800
akeegan@bpkcumbria.co.uk www.bpkcumbria.co.uk
2 Main Road, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria CA14 1EA
Personnel support, flexible and cost effective for as long or as short a time as you want. Practical and experienced consultancy on contracts, recruitment, performance management, disciplinaries, grievances and more.
Contact: Judith Brew Tel: 07834 323058
judith@bownesshr.co.uk www.bownesshr.co.uk
Warwick Mill Business Centre, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8RR
Family run accountancy practice located in the North of Carlisle. WeÊprovide bookkeeping, VAT, self assessment tax returns, payroll, annual accounts, company formations and other company work.
Contact: Patricia Brennock Tel: 01228 564412
info@brennocks.com www.brennocks.com
Corby Lea, Corby Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8PZ
Event, marketing and PR for corporate clients from wedding shows, celebrity golf days, job fairs to car launches.
Contact: Carol Milnes Mob: 07714 211135
carol@ca-events.co.uk www.ca-events.co.uk
Little Ground House, Wasdale Head, Seascale, Cumbria CA20 1EU
Outdoor adventure activities.
Contact: Carol Emmons Tel: 01946 726424
carol@carolclimb.co.uk www.carolclimb.co.uk
Ivy Cottage, Blennerhasset, Cumbria CA7 3QR
Chartered accountants.
Contact: Carole Carre Tel: 016973 23296 Mob: 07715 371126
admin@carolecarre.co.uk www.carolecarre.co.uk
Wigton Complementary Health Centre, Half Moon Lane, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9BF
Reflexology, deep tissue massage and craniosacral therapy.
Contact: Christine Neall Mob: 07964 807257
cn@christine-neall.co.uk www.christine-neall.co.uk
7 The Paddocks, Thursby, Cumbria CA5 6PB
Real nappy retailer. Stockists of a wide range of easy to use real nappies. Free home demonstrations. Trial packs available.
Contact:
Nicola Latimer Tel: 01228 712699
nicola@cottonbaby.co.uk www.cottonbaby.co.uk
74 Corporation Road, Workington, Cumbria CA14 2PQ
The biggest craft shop and pottery painting studio in Cumbria. Fun for all the family, suitable for all ages. Booking not required for painting sessions (unless for large groups).
Contact: Lesley Edmondson Tel: 01900 605888 Mob: 07979 595252
thecraftyworkshop@tiscali.co.uk www. thecrafyworkshop.co.uk
The Office, Mardale Road, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9EH
Specialists in providing and implementing cash flow management strategies through consultancy, training and credit control outsourcing. CMS work with sole traders through to SMEs.
Contact: Caroline Gunning Tel: 01768 865556 Mob: 07791 977979
caroline@c-m-services.co.uk www.c-m-services.co.uk
Cumberland Building Society
12 The Square, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 7PH
Building society with offices in local towns including Aspatria, Dalston, Silloth and Wigton.
Contact: Jennifer Beattie
Tel: 01228 710218
jennifer.beattie@cumberland.co.uk
www.cumberland.co.uk
73 Wood Street, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 6LH
Outside Catering for all occasions to suit our customers' requirements - we do not publish standard menus! Exclusive restaurant with a Taster Menu - booking essential. Ideal for private parties and available for small meetings.
Contact: Irene Dixon Tel: 01900 816766 Mob: 07743 497622
cumberlandsource@gmail.com www.cumberlandsource.co.uk
English Damm Side, Carlisle, Cumbria
Contact: Tracy Jackson Tel: 01228 538920 Mob: 07760 625750
tracy@ajacksonplumbing.co.uk www.thecumbriagreenenergycentre.co.uk
Cumbria Training Services
1 Beech Grove
Unique customer service courses tailored to suit the needs of your business and your customers. Contact us to see how we can energise your team and increase performance and productivity .
Contact: Justine Douglas Tel: 016973 61108 Mob: 07889 603850
info@cumbriatrainingservices.co.uk www.cumbriatrainingservices.co.uk
Pategill Road, Penrith, Cumbria
Counsellor and holistic therapist, working with a range of issues and offering massage and reflexology.
Contact: Debra Maxwell Mob: 07887 968059
debjmax@yahoo.co.uk www.penrithcounselling.co.uk
Diamond Dayz Photography
and
Business Dayz Photography
Diamond Dayz Photography specialises in people and pet portraits, weddings and events and a framing service.
Business Dayz Photography specialises in industrial, products, hospitality and catering photos and commercial commisions.
Contact: Sarah Robinson
Mob: 07517 476325
sarah@diamonddayz.com
www.diamonddayz.com
Abbot House, Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0YX
Hypnotherapy and neurolinguistic programming (NLP). Powerful forces to motivate, to enjoy 'stress', to shed life-draining habits - to grab hold of your life and relish it - why not?
Contact: Elizabeth Horder Tel: 01900 821139
abbot777@uwclub.net www.hypnomedix.com
19 School Road, Thrusby, Cumbria CA5 6PN
Hair and beauty salon.
Contact: Dianne Hinsley Tel: 01228 711304
diannehaired@hotmail.com
18 Vallum Gardens, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7DD
Bookkeeping, Payroll, VAT, Management Accounts and Final Accounts. Friendly, reliable service. AAT qualified.
Contact: Pat Richardson Tel: 01228 545523 Mob: 07871387179
eden.accounting@live.co.uk
Local organic produce delivered to your door. So much more than a veg box scheme...
Contact: Sue Finley Tel: 01946 599839
northlakes@thefarmshed.co.uk www.thefarmshed.co.uk
Suite 2, Chapel Court, 40/44 Cecil Street, Carlisle CA1 1NT
Training in food hygiene, skills for care, health and social care, manual handling and NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications). Accredited by City & Guilds and CIEH.
Contact: Fiona Carruthers Tel: 01228 538016 Mob: 07776 428563
fmctrainingservices1@yahoo.co.uk
Millgrove Cottage, Low Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 6RT
Superb Aloe Vera health, personal care and beauty products.
Pure, natural, effective.
Contact: Lesley Beattie Tel: 01946 695166 Mob: 07927 714123
lesleybeattie@msn.com www.lesleybeattie.myflpbiz.com
Home business owner? Worried by the money and tax side of running your business? I'm a qualified chartered accountant and an expert in helping small businesses with accounts and tax.
Contact: Emily Coltman MA ACA
emily@freeagentcentral.com www.freeagentcentral.com
Low Hynam, Castle Carrock, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 4NF
Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
So, if you:
need direction... want to become a nonsmoker...
be rid of a phobia... gain work-life
balance... tap away your
stress... be more resourceful in everyday life... rediscover yourself... find the new you... then contact Helen.
Contact: Helen Richards Tel: 01228 670549 Mob: 07771 198913
helen@lowhynam@virgin.net
Home Sweet Home is a personal home decorating service based in Cumbria, specialising in helping landlords or people with second homes or holiday cottages. All aspects of the work involved can either be undertaken or organised on your behalf.
Contact: Karen Whitehouse Tel: 01900 816125 Mob: 07810 894223
worrall.kj@talk21.com www.homedecorator-cumbria.co.uk
15 King Street, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9DZ
Business banking
Contact: Janet Braisted Mob: 07827 357291
janet.braisted@hsbc.com
Makes innovative bespoke Funky Chunky Button Wire Jewellery (necklaces, cuff bangles and earrings) and Bewitching bespoke silver, copper, brass and stainless steel jewellery, specialising in rings and bangles that reflect the Lake District and Solway Coast. We welcome commissions.
Contact: Jane Shaw Mob: 07970 628225
jane@janeshawjewellery.co.uk www.janeshawjewellery.co.uk
Analysis and solutions of people issues for organisations, teams and individuals.
Contact:Julia Cater Mob: 07769 928550
julia@jcsolutions.biz www.jcsolutions.biz
Complementary therapist - balancing body, mind and spirit through yoga (groups and one-to-one), massage, Reiki, crystals and sound healing.
Contact: Jen Musgrave (MICHT)
Tel: 01228 710343
www.lakelandbalancingact.co.uk
School House, Bolton New Houses, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 8NH
Bookkeeping services, manual or computerised, from VAT returns to monthly management accounts. Advice on setting up accounts systems.
Contact: Jean Scott Tel: 016973 49794 Mob: 07775 687375
joan.scott@virgin.net
84 Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 5PN
Sage book-keeping services and payroll services.
Contact: Judith Menzies Tel: 07796 615071
judymenz@talktalk.net
Whitewats Cottage, Skinburness, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 4RA
Fully qualified and registered plumbing and heating specialist. Installation, maintenance and repair of domestic plumbing and gas heating systems.
Contact:
Julie Ross Tel: 016973 32263 Mob: 07805 045052
julie@julierossplumbing.com www.julierossplumbing.com
110 Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbia CA2 7LN
HR Consultant with 20 years public sector experience, well versed in employee relations issues. Personal development and executive coach working with professionals, graduates, small business owners and those seeking employment.
Contact: Kath Livingstone Tel: 01228 409920 Mob: 07796 415449
ikath.livingstone@gmail.com
Kaveney HR Solutions Limited
8 Twickenham Court, Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3TW
A comprehensive, quality HR Solution - whatever size your business and whatever you need - from recruitment to exit. We will provide you with practical information in an easy to understand way - no jargon!
Contact: Sue Kaveney MCIPD Tel: 01228 537153 Mob: 07917 273884
sue@kaveney-hr.co.uk www.kaveney-hr.co.uk
Rose Cottage, Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria CA23 3AR
Celebrating 20 years, KBC Ltd has built its reputation on effective, tailor-made development solutions. Offering advice and City & Guilds/ILM qualifications, tempered with an understanding of local issues.
Contact: Sharon Kennedy Tel: 01946 861195
sharon@kbc-limited.com
The Swallows, The Street, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 8AF
Experienced TV journalist (ITV/Sky News), event and conference host, media skills training, corporate filming and voiceovers.
Contact: Kim Inglis Tel: 016973 45601 Mob: 07760 196099
kim.inglis@hotmail.co.uk www.kiminglistv.com
Lakes Accountancy
- the proactive accountants
11 Church Street, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1AQ
Friendly, informal Chartered Accountant covering all aspects of boo-keeping and accountancy services for the small and growing business, and helping to make your figures fun!!
Contact: Sue Bloy
Tel: 01539 446844 Mob: 07825 446358
sue@lakesaccountancy.co.uk www.lakesaccountancy.co.uk
Low Flanders, Dalston, Cumbria CA5 7AF
Laurels Home Care supports people to remain active and independent in their own homes.
Contact: Pat Briggs Tel: 01228 527972
kathreenburns@aol.com www.laurels-care.co.uk
The Learning Planet (Cumbria) Ltd
239 Skinburness Road, Skinburness, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 4QS
Providing a diverse range of interactive learning technologies to the education and corporate markets. Our expertise enables us to provide you with consultancy, sales, installation, maintenance and training.
Contact: Nicky Barany Tel:016973 31470
nicky@thelearningplanet.co.uk www.thelearningplanet.co.uk
The Coach House, High Hesket, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 0HS
Contact: Maxine Allen Tel: 016974 75733 Mob: 07929 401115
maxine@liquiddesignonline.co.uk www.liquiddesignonline.co.uk
Locum HR
21 Sheepbarrow Close, Lindale, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria La11 6PB
Everything you ever wanted to know about managing employees... but didn't know who to ask. Quality HR solutions for SMEs. Register for your free Tips and Advice Employers Bulletin.
Contact: Angela Hayhurst Tel: 015395 51961 Mob: 07909 791309
angela@locumhr.co.uk www.locumhr.co.uk
Market Sense
6 Graham Street, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9LG
Marketing consultancy providing practical marketing advice to help you develop your business. From marketing planning to practical advertising and PR campaigns we help you get the right kind of exposure.
Contact: Tracey Errington
Tel: 01768 895964 Mob: 07799 640290
tracey@marketsense.net www.marketsense.net
Elm House Farm, Crosby, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 6SH
Musical instrument repairs and servicing (woodwind and brass).
Woven seating repairs; sales of cane (seating and basketry), rush, seagrass and tools for DIY seat-weavers.
Website design for small businesspeople.
Contact:
Ally McGurk Tel: 01900 813200 Mob: 07718 394355
ally@marshallmcgurk.com www.ally@marshallmcgurk.com
Tel: 01228 533184
Mob: 07846 888960
Howrigg Lane, Howrigg, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 8BN
Restringing of pearls and beads, restyling, replacement clasps and cleaning. New and vintage pearls and beads, strung to individual specification with matching bracelets and earrings.
Contact: Yvette Sewell Tel: 01228 710242
God's Promise, Shap, Cumbria CA10 3NJ
An opportunity to purchase fantastic high quality, original, great value family stationery, which you can choose in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Also a flexible earning opportunity!
Contact: Lisa Judson Tel: 01931 716145 Mob: 07824 830062
lissyj66@googlemail.com www.phoenix-trading.co.uk/web/lisajudson
Sunset View, Aikton, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 0JP
Coaching, development, communications and effective business and personal marketing to assist in unlocking potential, planning and working towards goals, aspirations and dreams (business, career or personal). Workshops and individual consultations.
Contact: Catherynn Dunstan Mob: 07796 437864
catherynn@pilot-point.com www.pilot-point.com
Low Church Hill Farm, Westward, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 8LZ
Poppy Cottage is a Lakelandcottage in Bothel village, which sleeps four. Easy access to Keswick, the Solway Coast and Carlisle. Equipped to modern standards. Essentials provided. Shopping service available.
Contact:
Diana Horsley Tel: 016973 49751 Mob: 07801 372749
info@poppycottagecumbria.co.uk www.poppycottagecumbria.co.uk
Call now for a party with a difference! Evenings of complementary therapies, tarot/mediumship and retail products - crystals, incense, relaxing music, silver jewellery and aura photography.
Contact: Berni Green Mob: 07979 372934
www.precious-cargo.co.uk
6 Oak Crescent, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 6LQ
Production company, producing broadcast and corporate videos
Contact: Lorna Hardy Tel: 0194667787 Mob: 07711 062446
lorna@scruffydogmedia.com www.scruffydogmedia.com
The Old Theatre, Dovenby Hall Estate, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0PN
Accounting services for small business.
Contact: Jane Fretwell Tel: 01900 898461 Mob: 07786 337566
jfretwell@nrlgroup.co.uk www.simplycontracting.co.uk
Design and installation of solar photovoltaic panels. A local service delivered to local people.
Contact: Suzanne Burgess Tel 016973 52405 Mob 07588534020
info@solwayrenewables.com www.solwayrenewables.com
35 Station Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9QW
A holiday letting business offering a wide range of cottages, timber lodges and caravan accommodation in the Northern Lake District. Fully managed or marketing only service available.
Contact: Barbara Jean Carr Tel: 0845 468 0936
info@staylakeland.co.uk www.staylakeland.co.uk
Stoneleigh Communications Limited
Front Street, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3RL
Helping you to use the right words to reach the right people in the right way - writing for web and marketing materials, communications planning and training, plus effective PR.
Contact: Sally Seed Tel: 01539 624732 Mob: 07960 989235 sally@stoneleighcomms.co.uk www.stoneleighcomms.co.uk
2 Silecroft, Greysouthen, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0UL
Publiity and public relations services.
Contact: Penny Lees Tel: 01900 824974 Mob: 07876 194484
pennylees@totalpr.co.uk
mabrook Barn, Froddle Crook, Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 9SY
Staff and management training so your business makes more profit. Workshops in customer care, writing good e-mails, managing your team. For your free visit - just call or e-mail.
Contact: Marylou Booth Tel: 016974 72735 Mob: 07967 703802
marylou_booth@yahoo.co.uk www.trainingworks.co.uk
Unit 36, Jubilee Road, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4HA
All aspects of training from Health & Safety, driver training and plant to suit both individuals and organisations.
Contact: Angela Caffrey Tel: 01900 68040
angela.trainrite@btinternet.com www.trainriteuk.co.uk
Woodrow House, Woodrow, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 0AT
Gentle, whole body manipulative techniques particularly for back related problems. Spinal therapy is also available for animals.
Contact: Tricia Rham Tel: 016973 44088
Syke Road, Wigton, Cumbria
CA7 9NS
Cumbrian manufacturer of furniture and toys for the educational market, aimed at pre-school and early years.
Contact: Rachel Kilpin-Miller and Jo Miller
Tel: 016973 49774 Mob: 07881 626252 (Rachel)
raich@twoeytoys.com www.twoeytoys.com
Hutton End Farm House, Hutton End, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9TT
The Utility Warehouse Discount Club provides reliability and excellent value for money on telephony, mobile, internet, gas and electricity services to both residential and business customers with the convenience of one monthly bill.
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Contact:
Jenny Gillett Tel: 01768 484766 Mob: 07736 451083
jenny@earnings-4-u.co.uk www.earnings-4-u.co.uk
Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8RR
Contact: Jude Pollard Tel: 01228 564400 Mob: 07989 581973
judithpollard@warwickmill.co.uk www.warwickmill.co.uk
Woodrow Services
and
The Ripple Effect
Woodrow Hall, Woodrow, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 0AT
Virtual administration, secretarial and graphic design services.
Creating more time for you to run your business...
A friendly, professional and flexible administrative support service to help your business flourish. You concentrate on profit making activities, whilst we help with your admin.
Also design logos and branding, business cards, promotional material and websites - different print offers available every month to help save you money!
Produces The Ripple Effect Newsletter - helping to keep Cumbrian businesses informed and organiser of The Ripple Effect Showcase Events to promote small Cumbrian businesses.
Contact:
Hazel Duhy Tel: 016973 44905 Mob: 07971 831198
hazel@woodrowservices.co.uk www.woodrowservices.co.uk
16/17 The Square, Dalston, Cumbria CA5 7PY
Solicitor with a special interest in small and rural businesses,including property, agriculture, commercial matters, employment, immigration and regulation. Call us for a free, no obligation chat.
Contact:
Gaynor Wragg Tel: 01228 711728
glw@wraggmarkbell.co.uk
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