TALES of a giant creature lurking in the depths of a lake have fascinated the British public since 1933, when The Inverness Courier reported sightings of a ‘monster’ living in Loch Ness.

• Real ale is the real deal
• Circus comes to Barrow
• Places to catch some of the best acts
• Project gets seal of approval
• Make strides with the Barrow Walking Festival
• A football crazy summer
• Rough justice
• South Lakes Wild Animal Park: 15 years on
• A WEEKEND OF FUN IN THE GARDEN
• Holker’s a magical place to be

GARLIC is a close relative of chives, leeks and onions and has a long history of popularity.

• Pascal brings French twist to revamped Whitewater
• Fish caught in the Nick of time
• Kirk cooks his stars at the Braddylls Arms, Bardsea
• Traditional British food at the Railway, Lindal
• Young chef shines in kitchen
• Scott knows great flavours can come cheap
• HARRY THE LAMB
• Ulverston head chef and pub owner adds extra flavour to dishes

JUST 50 miles from Barrow we find our idyll. Black Sail Hut in Ennerdale.

• Something for all the family
• Champagne under the bridges of Paris
• Let off some steam in Iceland
• Blackpool beckons for Barrow Raiders fans
• Tips for Barrow fans travelling to the cup final
• Fall for the charm of the Irish coast
• INSPIRING CITY
• OFF THE CAMEL TRACK
• TURKISH DELIGHT
• Paul souks up the sun

YOU don’t need to spend a fortune to build a worthwhile collection of unusual items.

• Spoil yourself with Tiffany
• Crock of gold in School Street, Barrow
• Barrow police force collectables
• Golden opportunities
• Pedigree walking stick to top £500
• For whom the bell tolls
• Cards saved from bin
• Rare reminder of a sporting tragedy
• Relic of Darwin's voyage of discovery