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A Postcard from the Lakes 23rd October 2020

Stay in touch. A fortnightly update sharing our news and helping to keep you connected with the glorious landscape of Cumbria and the Lake District.

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Support for Crosby Ravensworth Parish Tree Group

An award of £5,000 from the ‘Love Your Landscape’ grant scheme has been awarded to the Crosby Ravensworth Parish Tree Group in support of selfless work by the community to ensure that trees throughout the parish are sustained for future generations.

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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.

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.

Our Purpose

Protecting the landscapes of Cumbria for future generations

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

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

Our Impact

1934: Friends of the Lake District is set up to campaign for the creation of national parks

1930s onwards: Working hard for our native woodlands

1949: Overhead power lines in national parks are placed underground

1951: Lake District National Park created

1980s: Wasdale and Ennerdale saved from damming to provide water for Sellafield

2011 onwards: Educating and involving people in caring for our landscapes

2014: Over £1 Million invested in the environment in Cumbria

2016: The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are extended