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  • A Postcard from the Lakes 19th February 2021

    A Postcard from the Lakes 19th February 2021

    In this edition: Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2021 final weekend, winter in the Lake District images, Cumbria coal mine news, film recommendations and more. Read more

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 5th February 2021

    A Postcard from the Lakes 5th February 2021

    In this edition: Dark Skies festival gets underway, Westmorland Dales Heritage Talks, winter in the Lake District photo album, a car park for Cat Bells? Cumbria coal mine news and more Read more

  • A Postcard From the Lakes 22nd January 2021

    A Postcard From the Lakes 22nd January 2021

    Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2021, poetry, Kindness Corner, Red Squirrels, planning news and more. Read more

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 8th January 2021

    A Postcard from the Lakes 8th January 2021

    In this edition: Stories of kindness and inspiration, Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2021 and film of some amazing artwork created by children in the Westmorland Dales Read more

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A Postcard from the Lakes

Lockdown across the UK has curtailed many of our activities but we know that a connection to nature and the landscape is vital for our wellbeing and while we’re all staying at home for a while, we can still bring the Lake District to you. We’re replacing our monthly e-newsletter with this fortnightly update to share ideas and to help keep you connected with the countryside, and keep you occupied at home in these challenging times. We'll upload them here each week. If you want to receive them via a weekly email then do join our mailing list. You can sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page.

A Postcard from the Lakes 19th February 2021

A Postcard from the Lakes 19th February 2021

In this edition: Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2021 final weekend, winter in the Lake District images, Cumbria coal mine news, film recommendations and more. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2021

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 8th January 2021

A Postcard from the Lakes 8th January 2021

In this edition: Stories of kindness and inspiration, Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2021 and film of some amazing artwork created by children in the Westmorland Dales Read more

Published: 8th January, 2021

Updated: 17th February, 2021

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 5th February 2021

A Postcard from the Lakes 5th February 2021

In this edition: Dark Skies festival gets underway, Westmorland Dales Heritage Talks, winter in the Lake District photo album, a car park for Cat Bells? Cumbria coal mine news and more Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 14th August

A Postcard from the Lakes 14th August

Film guide to wildflowers of the Westmorland Dales, Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, Balsam Bashing, Planning reform proposals, Tree Strategy Consultation, Dark Skies Cumbria, Sensational Sessions for Home Schoolers Read more

Published: 17th August, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 6th November 2020

A Postcard from the Lakes 6th November 2020

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

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 4th December 2020

A Postcard from the Lakes 4th December 2020

In this edition we celebrate the Westmorland Dales landscape through art, National Tree Week, our Cumbrian Dark Skies and the re-opening of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 20th November

A Postcard from the Lakes 20th November

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

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 9th December, 2020

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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A Postcard from the Lakes 23rd October

A Postcard from the Lakes 23rd October

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

Published: 26th October, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2020

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 11th September

A Postcard from the Lakes 11th September

Terry Abraham and Amy Bray become Dark Sky Ambassadors, wild camping guidelines, vanishing herdwicks, Lazonby wildflower meadow, Walking The Cumbria Way film, 5G phone masts consultation results Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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A Postcard from the Lakes 9th October

A Postcard from the Lakes 9th October

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

Published: 15th October, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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A Postcard from the Lakes 28th August

A Postcard from the Lakes 28th August

Photographing the Night Sky, Leave No Trace, E-Bike research, Light pollution and bats, Keswick Premier Inn, Skills For The Future: Westmorland Dales apprenticeships, 4x4 traffic on fell roads Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Chris James

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A Postcard from the Lakes 25th September

A Postcard from the Lakes 25th September

Nature therapy for Frontline Workers, Get stargazing this autumn, James Rebanks on the future of farming, and restoring species rich grassland using green hay Read more

Published: 30th September, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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    We are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes for future generations

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    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.

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Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes;
 Ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now;
Encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes

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