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Time for National Legislation on Light Pollution?

In contrast to comprehensive legislation covering air, noise and water pollution, powers to control light pollution are very limited, and individual, cumulative additional lighting is being added on a daily basis, causing ever-increasing sky glow at night.

'Sharing'

A poem kindly submitted by Barbara Colley...'We came to Cumbria in 1980, joined Friends of the Lake District and both of us admired all the work you and all the volunteers undertake.

2020 Photography Competition Winners Announced

We're delighted to announce the winners of our 2020 photography competition. Judging was incredibly hard. Indeed, there were many, many fantastic entries so we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their images.

‘Sensational’ Sessions for Home Schoolers

We're delivering 'Sensational' teaching sessions such as 'Magical Mini-Beasts’, ‘Terrific Trees’ and ‘Fabulous Flowers’ to help socially isolated children come together in a safe space, meet each other again and take part in organised activities.

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Play your part in protecting this beautiful place by becoming a member today. Select your membership type and help us to look after our spectacular landscape.

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

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.