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Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2021

Join the BIG clean up on Friday 21 or Saturday 22 May
Happy Birthday Lake District National Park

We are celebrating this memorable event as our Charity was originally formed in 1934 to lead the campaign for the creation of the Park.
Lord Frank Judd

Last week we sadly said goodbye to Lord Frank Judd. A tireless campaigner on behalf of the Lake District’s landscapes, he served as our president and was one of our patrons for many years. He was a wholehearted supporter of our work in many places and in many ways. He will be sorely missed.
A Postcard from the Lakes 30th April 2021

Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, blissful Buttermere, free landscape training for outdoor leaders, new online tool calls on MPs to act on light pollution, Coal mine last chance to have a say, Flying digger on Scafell, Lord Judd, Birthday trees planted at High Borrowdale, and more.

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Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news that the Secretary of State will not ‘call in’ the proposed zip-wires at Honister and so the Authority’s approval stands. The Secretary of State is no longer required to give reasons for his decision.
Thirlmere Activity Hub
Thirlmere Activity Hub

We consider this to be a wholly inappropriate development in this location. We urge you to take immediate action, write to the Planning Authority and share your concerns about this threat to Thirlmere
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Chief Executive - Douglas Chalmers

Douglas Chalmers joined us in April 2015. He grew up on his family’s farm on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, and studied agriculture at the University of Aberdeen.
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2017 Photography Competition

We're looking for images from around Cumbria to use on our 2017 Friends of the Lake District Christmas Card collection and 2018 Calendar. Closing Date 16th June 2017