‘We are better prepared this time’ that was the message from Cumbria Police, Cumbria Tourism, and the Lake District National Park Authority as the ‘stay-at-home’ rule end date on March 29 looms closer and the memories of last summer linger. It is expected that the Lake District will see an influx of visitors, leading to concerns that coronavirus cases could soar in South Lakeland. This week, while giving evidence to the Science and Technology Committee, England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned that cases could ‘surge’ as restrictions ease. Professor Whitty said: “As things are opening up, what all the modelling suggests is at some point we will get a surge in virus.”
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The community is being asked to continue supporting a mountain rescue volunteer who was seriously injured on a callout – his team are now asking the public to push the fundraiser to £1 million. Chris Lewis, a lifesaving volunteer from Patterdale Mountain Rescue, was seriously injured earlier this month when rescuing a tourist who had become ill when wild camping. He plunged 150 metres and sustained an injury to his spine that will see him in need of support for the rest of his life. A Just Giving fundraiser set up by the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association has raised £815,233 at the time of The Cumberland News going to press.
Counting sheep to get a good night s sleep the Herdy way
Research into the importance of a good night’s sleep to ensure both physical and mental good health has come to the fore in recent years. But even without the scientific research we all know the benefits a solid forty winks makes to our overall wellbeing. In achieving a good night’s sleep, the importance of a high-quality mattress can’t be overstated. It really is the foundation on which getting a solid eight hours a night is built. This is where a mattress from Lake District-based Herdysleep comes into its own in ensuring the perfect night’s sleep. The benefits of choosing the Herdy mattress are two-fold. As well as being a modern mattress – this latest mattress is the third generation version and embraces all the technological advances of a 21st Century mattress – the ethos behind Herdysleep will also aid your beauty sleep.