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Westmorland Dales Scheme - Winter Newsletter

News and events from the brilliant Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership team. The latest project updates, new apprentices, events, webinars, grants and geo-trails
3rd February 2022: The Ice Age in the Westmorland Dales

An insight into the Westmorland Dales under the ice, and the way it has help shape the landscape we see today including the distinctive Shap pink granite erratics.
Ellie Morton

Membership Officer
Rescheduled Moonwatch

See the moon through the telescopes of the Eddington Astronomy Society of Kendal. Maybe you'll see the mountains and craters on the moon, the smooth lunar seas, maria, and notice the lack of craters which indicate they are younger than other regions. You might even see evidence of ancient flowing lava and vast fault lines, indicating the moon was once geologically active.

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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

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.
Our Purpose

We are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes for future generations
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
Photography Competition 2021

Winners announced!
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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