Ally actually lives over Workington way, I think, although she has friends and connections in Cockermouth. It's bad over there too, being on the same river as Cockermouth, but she's fine, she's on high ground and not directly affected. I have heard from her via another forum.

Hope you who are in that part of the world manage to keep the music going - anything that lifts spirits is bound to be welcome!

Marje