IN 1838 Queen Victoria was crowned Queen of Great Britain, Ireland and of the dominions overseas which constituted the British Empire at Westminster Abbey.

SMOKE filled the air as steam engine enthusiasts fired up their machines.

POURING rain and blustery winds didn’t put off thousands of racing enthusiasts making their way to Cartmel for the July race meeting.

GUSTY winds and heavy showers didn’t stop the cream of Cumbria’s young golfing talent from producing the goods at Furness.

A SOUTH Lakes village did not let the rain put the dampeners on its carnival day.

THE fun had to be moved indoors at the inaugural Millom Gala as the wet weather failed to stop the charity event going ahead.

DAFT inflatable suits, challenging obstacles and lots and lots of water faced the competitors vying to be this year’s It’s A Knockout champions.

THE Furness Tradition folk festival attracted visitors from across the country when it took place in Ulverston over the weekend.

EDWARD Scissorhands standing outside a hair salon, Top Gear’s Stig sitting in a sportscar and Spider-Man hanging from a house – it could only be the South Copeland Scarecrow Festival.

A SCHOOL reunion raised money for a hospital’s cancer unit.

Children from Chapel Street Infants School, Dalton, dressed up in world war clothing and took part in an evacuation

AWESOME tigers and lions prowled their enclosures and primates and exotic birds cackled and squealed.

THE ancient capital of Furness was bathed in glorious sunshine for Dalton Carnival.

AROUND 1,000 people turned out to the annual Thwaites Gala on Saturday.

GRANGE was transported back in time for the town’s 17th Edwardian festival.

WOMEN from across Furness took part in the Barrow Race for Life yesterday, raising money for Cancer Research UK.

A CLAN of Neanderthal men ransacked Barrow Park on Saturday afternoon – wielding clubs, pinching people’s food, chewing it up, spitting it out again, and creating chaos.

MORE than 200 children stretched their legs while looking at exotic animals as part of the Barnados’ Big Toddle yesterday.

THE family of this year’s Askam and Ireleth Carnival queen revived an old village tradition by decorating their home with flowers made from crepe paper.

THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to a sun-drenched Holker for one of the North’s premier gardening shows.

DULL skies and drizzle did not deter thousands of people from visiting Cartmel races at the weekend.

THOUSANDS of people lined the sunny streets of Dalton to celebrate the Medieval Charter Fayre.

A SHOW garden created by a Lake District hotelier was given the fab four seal of approval at the Chelsea Flower Show.

RACING fever hit Ulverston yesterday at an annual Shetland pony event.

IT was not quite the butcher, baker and candlestick maker over on Piel Island at the weekend.

SPECTATORS applauded as the crew of a Barrow submarine fired an antique battle canon in the town centre.

AROUND 350 men, women and children may have thrown themselves into the record books in the first ever “Collie Wobble” competition.

FAMILIES soaked up the sun and the fun at a school’s May fayre.

NEARLY 800 women came together to raise an estimated £60,000 during the fourth annual St Mary’s Hospice Walk to Remember. (3 comments)

AROUND 1,200 runners took to the roads for the fourth annual Windermere marathon.

A BEAUTIFUL sunny day made for perfect walking conditions for the Keswick to Barrow 2010. (6 comments)

THE 65th anniversary of the Allies’ victory in Europe during the Second World War was celebrated in style.

FANS of Postman Pat got a chance to meet him when he visited the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

SCHOOLCHILDREN said ‘merci’ for a day of French fun.

CHILDREN enjoyed a series of animal handling sessions at the Dock Museum in Barrow.

A DAMSEL in distress was rescued from the clutches of a dragon by a spear-wielding St George.

THE cancellation of the Easter egg rolling contest in Ulverston yesterday didn’t stop diehard fans from enjoying the activity.

CROWDS were entertained with performances from a group of traditional folk dancers.

A BIBLE story was brought to life in a village celebration.

THE cancellation of the Easter egg rolling contest in Ulverston yesterday didn’t stop diehard fans from enjoying the activity.

FUND-RAISERS ran, danced, swam and even used wheels to collect cash for charity.

THE audience was on its feet and swaying as a winner of a talent show sang out the finale.

FRUIT salads, fruit smoothies and even fruit kebabs were on the menu when Croftlands Infant School pupils pulled on their chefs’ whites for a fun-filled day in the kitchen.

MORE than 150 youngsters took to the stage for a dance extravaganza.

SHOPPERS stopped in their tracks in Barrow town centre.

POPULAR TV weatherman Fred Talbot reopened a Lake District hotel closed by last November’s record floods – and forecast it was unlikely ever to flood again.

NUMBER One Steve Perez proved he was worthy of top billing as he led from the front to claim the Malcolm Wilson Rally crown.

IT was a night that simply made you proud to be part of a community. (1 comment)

ASKAM darter Steve Callister fulfilled a 27-year dream as he lifted the Evening Mail darts trophy at the Cemetery Cottages.

BARROW staged its first Mid Lancs Cross Country event in 10 years on Saturday.

BRIDES-TO-BE were given a helping hand planning their perfect wedding day – thanks to the Evening Mail.

A CHARITY ball raised around £1,800 each for two charities.

YOUNGSTERS were given a taste of the oriental when two Barrow nurseries celebrated Chinese New Year.

SCHOOL pupils kept it continental during their annual French day.

INFANT school children dressed as characters from their favourite books to celebrate book week.

AN estimated 500 people flocked to Barrow’s Dock Museum for an interactive day of “Robofun”.

TOP Olympic swimming coach Bill Furniss passed on his vast knowledge to South Cumbria’s top young stars at the Park Leisure Centre.

THE panto season continues this month with a play written and performed by local talent.

Evening Mail readers have been sending in their snow pictures during this winter.
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Across South Cumbria many of you have been busy making snowmen and snow sculptures.
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BRAVE swimmers shrugged off the bitter weather to take part in New Year’s Day dips around the Furness coastline.

GIFTED young dancers will showcase their talents tonight.

Across South Cumbria many of you have been busy making snowmen and snow sculptures.
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Evening Mail readers have been sending in their snow pictures during this winter.
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A TEAM of factory workers took on an unusual charity challenge.

Nativity and end of term plays from across South Cumbria.
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THE sound of children’s laughter filled the air this weekend, as families took a tinsel-laden train-ride through a winter wonderland.

MALE voice quartet, Voce, rounded off a terrific Christmas carol service.