Autumn dominates this edition. An image of Mallerstang Edge and Wild Boar Fell in November light heads up this edition and a school arts project celebrates the Westmorland Dales using natural materials to create amazing art pieces full of autumn colour. Read more
Primary school pupils help plant trees in Threlkeld, Dark Skies Virtual Talk returns, Life of a Mountain Auction, Un-managing the Land: Sheep make way for trees in Cumbria's uplands, vote for your favourite park and of course our Film and Radio Club. Read more
This autumn children in the Westmorland Dales have been exploring the landscape through land art. We are working with Kirkby Stephen Community Arts and land artists ‘Stomping Ground’ and 6 local primary schools using Land Art creations to celebrate local landmarks and nature. Read more
Covid has impacted on all our lives. Cancelled holidays and freedom of movement restrictions have had a devastating impact on our tourism businesses. We think Dark Skies Tourism could help. Read more
The ‘Life of a Mountain’ auction is inviting online bids on a number of unique lots throughout November. This week, Friends of the Lake District has added its own lot and an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in the Lake District. Read more
In this edition: Sanctuary Project nears its fundraising target, Beavers are back, staff brave November waters, Kendal Mountain Festival goes online in November and we bring you more viewing treats in our Film and Radio Club Read more
We'd like to invite you to submit your bids on our auction lots in our 'Life of a Mountain' Auction. All proceeds will be split between two charities, Friends of the Lake District and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team. Read more
Dowthwaite Head Farm sale, Westmorland Dales Grants for traditional farm buildings, Restoring Hardknott Forest, ‘Life of a Mountain Helvellyn’ premiere, Grant for Tree Heroes, West Cumbria Coal Mine Read more
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. Read more
Sanctuary Appeal film, the Alternative Fell Care Day, Night-time nature inspiring the next generation, Offshore wind, Countryfile: Wordsworth's 250th birthday, Oak swill basket making, and the Flying Paramedic! Read more