DCF & West Cumbria Rough Guide
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Issue 1.00 July 2014 The University of Manchester Dalton Cumbrian Facility DCF & West Cumbria Rough Guide www.dalton.manchester.ac.uk/dcf - 1 - @DaltonNuclear Issue 1.00 July 2014 Contents Page 3: A Snapshot of West Cumbria Page 4: Dalton Cumbrian Facility Page 5: Places to Live Page 6: Places to Live (cont.) Page 7: Estate & Letting Agents Page 8: Short Term Accommodation Page 9: Short Term Accommodation (cont.) Page 10: Health Care Page 11: Leisure – Sports Page 12: Leisure – Food & Drink Page 13: Leisure – Food & Drink (cont.) Page 14: Leisure – Nightlife Page 15: Leisure – Things to Do & See Page 16: Leisure – Things to Do & See (cont.) Page 17: Hints & Tips Page 18: Useful Contact Information Cumbria on the UK map Map of Cumbria – DCF is located in the West - 2 - Issue 1.00 July 2014 A Snapshot of West Cumbria Cumbria, home to The Lake District National Park, is located in the North- West of England and is one of the most picturesque areas in the country. For more information on Westlakes Science The University of Manchester’s Dalton Cumbrian & Technology Park take a look at their Facility (DCF) is based on the West Coast of Cumbria website at Westlakes Science & Technology Park, half way www.westlakesscien cepark.co.uk between the towns of Whitehaven and Egremont. North-West Cumbrian Towns This guide provides a snapshot of what’s available at DCF, and in the West Cumbrian area as a whole, with a multitude of contact details and information to ease the transition and to help you settle in. Compared to the average city lifestyle, West Cumbria may seem a quiet place with little in the way of entertainment or nightlife. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find there’s a wealth of things to do You may want to visit and see within The Lake District, all just a short www.golakes.co.uk This website has journey away. The ‘Leisure’ pages of this guide will some great ideas and give an idea of some of the activities on offer. recommendations of things to do in Remember to keep an eye out for event posters and Cumbria leaflets in the DCF Library Area and on noticeboards around the building. - 3 - Issue 1.00 July 2014 Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF) The University of Manchester established the world-leading Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF) in partnership with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) as a ground breaking centre for academic research in the areas of radiation science and nuclear engineering decommissioning. The DCF is operated by the University’s Dalton Nuclear Institute, which was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Queen’s Anniversary prize in 2011 in recognition of the quality and impact of its nuclear R&D and skills development. The programmes undertaken at DCF are at the forefront of radiation science and nuclear engineering decommissioning research. The aim of DCF’s radiation science research programme is to develop a mechanistic understanding of radiation-induced effects on chemical processes, and enhance our knowledge of the degradation of materials in nuclear environments. Radiation Science research at DCF is led by the Facility’s Director, Professor Simon Pimblott, one of the world’s leading experts in the area of radiation science. The aim of DCF’s nuclear engineering decommissioning research is to develop innovative techniques to aid the decontamination and deconstruction of nuclear facilities, and deliver an enhanced understanding of the behaviour and properties of radioactive waste. This research could lead to significant improvements in the safe, cost-effective treatment and ultimate disposal of radioactive material. Nuclear engineering decommissioning research at DCF is led by Professor Barry Lennox, the EPSRC-funded Chair in Nuclear Engineering Decommissioning. DCF hosts postgraduate students and provides them For more information on the with access to internationally unique nuclear facilities research facilities available at DCF, visit our website for their research, including to NNL Central www.dalton.manchester.ac. Laboratory at the nearby Sellafield site. uk/dcf - 4 - Issue 1.00 July 2014 Places to Live This section covers some of the places to live in West Cumbria – this isn’t an exhaustive list, just some of the most popular towns as recommended by staff and researchers. Whitehaven: Probably the most popular town for our researchers as its only 3 miles north of DCF and the most central location in terms of amenities. Travelling to DCF by car takes only 10 minutes, and buses from the town centre stop at the entrance to Westlakes Science & Technology Park. Whitehaven has a good mix of high street, supermarket and local stores, with a selection of sports facilities, bars and restaurants. A variety of housing is also available in the areas surrounding Whitehaven town centre (Bransty, Corkickle, Kells, Midgey, Hensingham, Moresby). Egremont: Known for its infamous annual Crab Fair and Hartley’s ice cream, Egremont town is about 4 miles south of DCF. On the Main Street you will find various traditional pubs, shops and a small supermarket, as well as a swimming pool and gym. Travelling by car to DCF takes approximately 10 minutes and buses run every 30 minutes, stopping at the entrance to Westlakes Science Park. St. Bees: A coastal village with a beach that is quite popular during the Summer months. Home to the school of Mr Bean, it has a small number of pubs and restaurants, golf course and village shop. There are excellent views to be afforded from St. Bees Head if you decide to take a walk up there from the beach! Unfortunately St. Bees is not serviced by bus operators; therefore we would only recommend living here if you have a car for the short 10 minute drive to DCF. Workington: Being a larger town, Workington offers facilities that aren’t currently available in the closer town of Whitehaven. A number of high street stores, 6 screen cinema, bowling alley and the Dunmail Park shopping centre can be found in Workington. However, with a 10 mile commute by car to DCF it isn’t as popular with our researchers. Regular buses and trains do run between Whitehaven and Workington during peak hours. For a better idea on the towns listed in this section you may want to visit these websites: www.visit-whitehaven.co.uk www.whitehaven.org.uk www.workingtonshopping.com www.visitcumbria.com/workington www.stbees.org.uk www.cockermouth.org.uk - 5 - Issue 1.00 July 2014 Cockermouth: Bordering the National Park, Cockermouth caters well for the tourist, meaning that there are a number of quaint shops, pubs and restaurants. Home the world renowned Jennings Brewery and the birthplace of William Wordsworth, Cockermouth is a well-known town with a friendly community feel. With the 15 mile commute to DCF, we wouldn’t recommend living here unless you have a car. Villages close to DCF: Moor Row, Bigrigg, Cleator Moor, Frizington A few of our current researchers have opted to reside in the city of Carlisle, which is 40 miles north of DCF and about a 1 hour journey away. Carlisle can be accessed by car or by train or bus from Whitehaven town centre (note that you would have to add about 15 minutes onto your journey to allow you to catch a bus or train from Whitehaven station to DCF each day). Carlisle is the home of the University of Cumbria’s main campus so student life throughout the city is already established. Although a fairly small (population of 108,000) and compact city, Carlisle offers everything that you would expect, from a late night 7 screen cinema to Cumbria’s largest shopping centre The Lanes. Have a look at www.discovercarlisle.co.uk for more details. Whitehaven Harbour St. Bees Beach Cockermouth Town Workington Town Centre The table below shows the areas in which our staff and researchers live: Whitehaven 9 Workington 2 Egremont 2 Cockermouth 2 St. Bees 2 Carlisle 4 Frizington 2 - 6 - Issue 1.00 July 2014 Estate and Letting Agents Once you’ve decided on a place to live, whether it be buying or renting, you will need an Estate or Letting Agent to help you. We’ve added a list of recommended agents and where each one operates below. You can also get a good idea of the housing available from the Right Move website www.rightmove.co.uk or from local weekly newspapers such as the Whitehaven News or the Times & Star. Estate & Letting Agents Operating in Whitehaven, Workington Lillingtons (Sales & Lettings) www.lillingtons-estates.co.uk & Cockermouth Cumbrian Properties (Sales) Operating in Whitehaven & Carlisle www.cumbrian-properties.co.uk Operating in Whitehaven, Workington Grisdales (Sales & Lettings) www.grisdales.co.uk & Cockermouth Operating in Whitehaven, Workington, Tiffen & Co (Sales) www.tiffen.co.uk Cockermouth & Carlisle Cumberland Estate Agents Operating in Whitehaven, Workington, www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk (Sales & Letting) Cockermouth & Carlisle Operating in Egremont, Whitehaven & First Choice Move www.firstchoicemove.co.uk Workington (Sales & Lettings) Home Search Direct (Sales) Operating in Carlisle www.homesearch-direct.co.uk Smeatons (Sales & Lettings) Operating in Cockermouth www.smeatons-uk.com Operating in Whitehaven, Workington Your Move (Sales & Letting) www.your-move.co.uk & Carlisle Belvoir (Letting) Operating in Whitehaven www.belvoirlettings.com Bulman (Letting) Operating in Whitehaven & Carlisle www.bulmanproperty.co.uk - 7 - Issue 1.00 July 2014 Short Term Accommodation, Hotels and B&Bs For visitors, we have listed some short term accommodation suggestions below with their distance in miles from DCF. Those visiting or studying in West Cumbria can stay at the newly refurbished residential campus, Summergrove Halls. A short walk from Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Summergrove Halls provides good quality accommodation with on-site restaurant, bar and gym.