What to do with your extra hour in Carlisle

While many of us will be spending the hour having a well-deserved lie in, others might want to spend their time more fruitfully.

Here is everything you need to know about the clocks going back- including some creative ways to spend your extra hour:

When do the clocks go back?

On Sunday 25th October at 2am the clocks will go back an hour.

This means that it will go back to 1am while many of us are likely to be sleeping.

Clocks on the majority of phones and laptops are likely to reset themselves- but don’t forget to manually adjust any clocks or watches or you might find yourself running late for any appointments.

How to spend your extra hour

Do some online shopping

We might only be in October- but it’s never too early to get your Christmas shopping list started.

You could use your extra hour off doing some online shopping and gift inspiration- failing that, you could always treat yourself to an item or two.

However, have you also considered shopping locally and supporting smaller business with your shopping ventures?

One Carlisle business is selling a 'Krampus' card on Etsy that perfectly combines the Halloween and Christmas season.

There are also plenty of Cumbrian businesses who are making and selling reusable face masks such as Carlisle-based The Curious Zebra.

Just one reusable face mask for sale (Photo: Etsy/ Lou Windle)

(Photo: Etsy/TheCuriousZebra)

This particular facemask features a beautiful print of jumping hares on a black background.

They are made from two layers of 100% quilting quality cotton and soft elastic and they are described as “super comfy” to wear and washable.

Creator, Lou Windle said she makes eveything by hand.

She added: "When you order from a small, local company, a real person does a happy dance- and it’s true!".

You can find her store on Etsy.

Carve a pumpkin

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to carve some pumpkins with the kids and start decorating your house.

While you could buy one from your local supermarket, another fun idea is to head down to your local pumpkin patch and choose your own pumpkin.

Walby Farm Park is a Carlisle-based business where you can pick your own pumpkin.

(Facebook/Walby Farm Park)

As well as their regular pumpkin picking even (24-31 October) they also have the unique and exclusive evening event, where you can pick a pumpkin by moonlight (29th and 30th October)

If you want to pick a pumpkin here, tickets are on sale right now and can be purchased online.

Get some reading done

When was the last time you sat down with a book and simply got lost in the story?

Sunday is the perfect time to rediscover your love of reading without the excuse of not having enough time as you have a whole extra hour.

There are plenty of local authors to consider when perusing the book shelves.

If you’re a crime-lover, then Mike Craven’s books could be perfect for you.

(Facebook/@MikeCravenAuthor)

The Carlisle-born author has written several crime novels, including ‘The Puppet Show’, ‘Black Summer’ and ‘Born in a Burial Gown’.

In 2019, he even won the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger award for his writing.

Go for a walk

While it might seem like a mundane way to spend your extra hour on Sunday, walking gives you a chance to explore some of the region’s beauty spots.

Kingsmoor South Nature reserve in Carlisle is a particularly beautiful walking route- and it should only take you an hour to complete.

Part of the Kingsmoor South Nature reserve

(Photo: Geograph, David Dixon)
The route will see you walking through some wooded areas and it is also home to a vast amount of wildlife.

Try something completely different

With your extra hour off why not try your hand at something completely different and unique.

Head to Eden Rock Climbing in Carlisle and see if you can find joy in scaling walls.

How are the woods treating you? Here's some beta for no.14...
Its all about your body position, weight transfer and rocking over. See how little you can use your upper body and use the strength in your legs and glutes!#boulderinggym #carlisle #cumbria #lakedistrict pic.twitter.com/4KDzuyrOTv

— Eden Rock (@EdenRockClimbin) October 16, 2020

(Twtter/@EdenRockClimbing)

Prices range from £5-£9 depending on your age and if you are a member.

How are you going to spend your extra hour this weekend? Let us know in the comments.