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'In Our Hands' Film Premiere

We've commissioned a short film to celebrate our 85th year (1934 – 2019) which will be screening at the Rheged Centre, Penrith later this month.
Top tips for stargazers!

Top tips for stargazing this autumn to help you make the most of our dark skies
Milky Way delight for autumn stargazers

It's autumn - a beautiful time of the year to be out under the stars. Let astronomer Richard Darn lead you on a stargazing tour starting with the Milky Way.
'Local Plan' hearing scheduled for November

Friends of the Lake District is now in receipt of a draft timetable of the Local Plan hearings preliminary scheduled to take place over two weeks commencing 25 November.

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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 yesterday (24th July) 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.
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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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Our purpose

Protecting the landscapes of Cumbria for future generations
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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.