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    Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of like minded people in caring for this unique landscape. Read more

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Join Today

Play your part in protecting the Lake District by becoming a member today. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2019

Updated: 21st December, 2020

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Why become a member?

Why become a member?

Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of like minded people in caring for this unique landscape. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2019

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Renew your membership

Renew your membership

Thank you for renewing your membership. With your help some of the UK's most iconic landscapes will be protected for years to come. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2019

Updated: 4th September, 2020

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Member Offers and Discounts

Member Offers and Discounts

Gain more from your membership by taking advantage of the following offers from our supporters. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2020

Author: Chris James

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Become a Benefactor

Become a Benefactor

Benefactors are Friends who care deeply and are able to donate at least £250 every year to help protect the Lake District and Cumbria. Benefactors receive a personalised welcome letter from our Chief Executive acknowledging this special level of commitment. We will write to you at least once a year with our plans for the coming year. Your name will appear on our website and in our magazine, Conserving Lakeland, with your permission. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2018

Updated: 17th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Become a Corporate Member

Become a Corporate Member

More and more companies are recognising that supporting their local community and environment is not just a responsibility but is good business practice. Corporate membership demonstrates that your company cares about the Lake District. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2015

Updated: 23rd October, 2020

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Latest

  • Night, Light - A Poem by John Scrivens

    Night, Light - A Poem by John Scrivens

    A terror of the dark when I was four Brought crawling creatures all around my bed; I’d lie awake, await the tiger’s tread, Smell spiders crammed behind the wardrobe door.

  • The Great Freeze of 1962-3

    The Great Freeze of 1962-3

    Judith Wilshaw remembers a time when it was so cold that Windermere froze over so completely that skaters and cyclists traversed the lake and an ice yacht appeared.

  • "It isn’t just the rock under my feet, the people link it together"

    Colin Hutchison remembers a trip from Kendal to Buttermere to Ings just before Christmas and has a lockdown message for everyone.

  • A problem we can tackle right now

    A problem we can tackle right now

    Light pollution threatens both our star-filled skies and the wildlife living beneath them. Help us stop it spreading across the Lakes.

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    Join Today

    Play your part in protecting the Lake District by becoming a member today.

  • Volunteering

    Volunteering

    Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.

  • Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

    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

    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

    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.

  • Our Purpose

    Our Purpose

    Protecting the landscapes of Cumbria for future generations

  • Why become a member?

    Why become a member?

    Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of like minded people in caring for this unique landscape.

  • 2017 Photography Competition

    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

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    26thJanuary, 2021 @Friendsoflakes
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    26thJanuary, 2021 @Friendsoflakes


Our aim is to:
Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes;
 Ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now;
Encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes

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Our office is now closed to protect staff and in line with Government advice. Staff will be working from home and we will have access to our incoming post. You can contact us on the office phone 01539 720788 which is being diverted but please leave a message if we do not answer straight away. Email [email protected] as usual.

Friends of the Lake District
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria LA9 7SS

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