We have today announced the launch of a campaign to ‘Save Our Lake District’ (SOLD). In a statement issued today we explain why. Read more
Spanning 70 years, the grant scheme has helped to support hundreds of diverse projects, allowing communities, groups and schools to transform and enhance their own small part of the county and contribute to an effort that has had a positive impact on every aspect of the landscape and cultural heritage of Cumbria. Read more
Recently, we travelled to woodland in the Rusland Valley to mark a very special occasion. We celebrated the handover of ownership to us of two remarkable woodlands by one our long standing members and supporters. Read more
Winter is the perfect time to wrap up warm and get out and about to see a Dark Sky spectacular. Like the Three Kings... go and follow the stars! Read more
Mark your calendar for some Dark Skies fun! We’re delighted to bring you the first ever Cumbria Dark Skies Festival which takes place on Friday 21 – Sunday 23 February 2020. Read more
We’re looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Manager to head up our fundraising team. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have a proven track record of creating and implementing fundraising and marketing strategies and will have experience of managing teams. Read more
We are looking for a new Dark Skies Project Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on development and delivery of the Dark Skies project (a 3 year project) which has been running since August 2018. Read more
A report to the Lake District National Park Authority Rights of Way Committee has failed to recommend the introduction of a process that could lead to a Traffic Regulation Order on either Tilberthwaite or High Oxen fell roads. Read more
A four year survey will provide a clearer picture of the number, distribution, type and condition of traditional farm buildings throughout the Westmorland Dales Read more
Winner of 2019 Astronomy Photographer of the Year (People and Space), Ben Bush's tips for photographing stars. Read more