Near Howe News
Last updated on 3 July 2008
Alice on top of Coniston Old Man
As part of this years Threlkeld School Residential Trip, Alice and her school frinds were taken all the way up Coniston Old Man. Well done Alice! It looks like it was a little wild up there!
1961 Alvis Visits Near Howe
Tasha Triumphs Again
After playing for Cumbria at both Hockey and Netball over the Winter Tasha picked up the Best Attacker of the Year Award for her Cumbria Netball Team.
In the Summer, she turned her attentions to Tennis, Rounders and Athletics. In early June she came second in the County Schools Championships at both 200 meters (where she improved her PB to 27.3 seconds) and Javelin. The top two athletes in each event go forward to represent the County. She was also a member of the winning 4 x 100 metres relay team, leaving the opposition 1/2 a straight behind at the finish.
She has also started to compete succesfully for Border Harriers, which she enjoys tremendously. Many thanks to her javelin coach Lenny Miller, and her sprint coach Carol Thompson for all their dedication and hard work,
In the school althletics championships she won both the 200 metres and the Javelin, where she threw a new PB and School Record of 30.5 metres.
Red Squirrel Spotted at Near Howe
Steve and Jill Take Looking After Their Godson Jack Very Seriously
April 2008 GPS Training Courses are a Great Success
April 2008 saw the latest set of three training courses run at Near Howe by Peter Judd's GPS Training Organisation in conjunction with Walking World. The courses were all prooved to be a great success, so muc so that two more have been scheduled for November 2008.
Steve and Tia Conquer Helvellyn
Steve and Tia Conquered Helvellyn as part of an 11 mile walk that also took in the Dods and Raise. When on the top they met up with a couple who were interested in possibly getting a German Short Haired Pointer like Tia, so here is a link to Keigame, the breeder where Tia came from in Telford. Her registered kennel name is Keigame Modern Girl.
Tia Goes to Boot Camp
Steve and Jill decided it was time to take Tia to Boot Camp to crack walking on a lead, and also winging in the back of the car. Steve was quite sceptical about the chances of success, but was delighted when the day prooved to be a resounding success. All that is left to do now is to put in the hours of practice necessary to cement the training.
For those who are interested, we took her to see Ingrid Grayling at Crosby Ravensworth near Shap. Ingrid is a trainer of national repute, and a lovely lady to boot!
Mark Wilson brings his Poker School to Near Howe for the Third Time!
Steve Jill and the Girls Unwind in Mexico
Steve and Jill and the girls recharged their batteries ready for the 2008 season with a wonderful holiday in Mexico. We stayed at the Viva Wyndham Azteca hotel in Playa Car, where relaxation was definitely the reader of the day for everyone. Natasha added Beach Volleyball to her list of sports, and Steve took the chance of reacquainting himself with sailing with almost daily outings on one of the hotel's Hobey Cats.
The highlight of the holiday were trips to swim with the dolphins at Puerto Aventuras, and a visit to the eco park at Xcaret.
Tia Listening For The Ullswater Steamer - It's Behind You!
Tia Leaps Like a Salmon on Ullswater
Alice Stars in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Threlkeld School
Alice really enjoyed playing the part of the Baroness in Threlkeld School's adaptation of the family favorite Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Steve was able to make a video of the performance, which can be seen by guests during their stay.
Lords Hill Runners Relax after the Saunders Mountain Marathon
A group of 4 intrepid runners from the Lords Hill Runners in Southampton, together with their 2 man support team, spent an energetic 2 days competing in the Saunders Mountain Marathon with varying degree of success. They all had a great time though, and will be very welcome to return to stay with us at Near Howe next time they are in the area.
Near Howe Represents Cumbria
Steve and Jill were delighted to announce that the Near Howe Website won the Website of the Year Award at the prestigious 2007 Cumbria Tourism Awards Ceremony. Near Howe then went on to represent the county in the North West Regional Awards.
The awards ceremony was held in Manchester on October 10, unfortunately Near Howe did not win, that honour went to The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra site. Jill and I had a great night though, and were entertained by the lead singer from M People Heather Small (dancing 12 feet from her whilst she sang was a real thrill!).
View of the new Osprey Chicks - Click below to visit their Web-site
A Red Squirrel in Caldbeck
Steve jets off to Umbria with Natasha and Alice on a surprise mission
Steve Natasha and Alice decided to make a trip to Casa Colcello, as a surprise to join the rest of his family who were out there to celebrate his Mothers 70th birthday.
They flew to Pisa and then drove to the villa in Umbria his sister Gill and her husband Ged have tastefully renovated over the last 3 years, The surprise was complete when they walked into the family gathering, you should have seen the shocked expressions on peoples faces! Well done to the girls for keeping such a fantastic secret.
Mungrisdale Walk Featured in Cumbria Magazine
The Walk of the Month in the October edition of the Cumbria magazine (see page 62 of the magazine) features a circuit based around Mungrisdale. The walk takes you up the valley to the left of the Tongue and on up to Scales Tarn, returning along the top of Souther Fell. Near Howe is also featured in a full page advert at the end of the walk on page 67. Why not have a go at this excellent route.
The walk can be viewed in sections: -
Pages 1 and 2
Pages 3 and 4
Pages 5 and 6
Near Howe is in the Ten Most Scenic Lake District B & B's
Near Howe has been chosen as one of the the ten most scenic Bed and Breakfast's in the Lake District in an article on the Times on-line website linked to Wast Water being voted 'Britain's Favourite View'. The article say 'If you want to enjoy the kind of Cumbrian views recently voted Britain's best, you'll need to check into one of these guesthouses'.
Click Here to View the Article
Near Howe Digital Photo Competition Announced
Steve and Jill would like to invite all you budding digital photographers to submit your favorite pictures of Near Howe and the surrounding area, into our own digital photo competition.
To enter, all you need to do is e-mail us a copy of your picture - please try to make sure that you send us files of up to 1 Mb (larger file sizes should be reduced in size), together with your contact details, the date the picture was taken, and details of your stay at Near Howe.(The shots must have been taken during your stay with us.)
Steve and Jill will judge the photos towards the end of February 2009, and the winner will receive a two night stay at Near Howe, to be taken at a time to be agreed with us.
All we ask in return, is that we be allowed to use the photos to help us promote Near Howe.
