Conserving Lakeland Edition 77

Edition 77 - Spring/Summer 2018

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Planning Appeal Decision: Beckstones Housing Development

We are pleased to report that an appeal relating to a new housing at Beckstones near Thornthwaite has been dismissed. We worked with members of the local community to challenge this proposal which was subsequently refused by the Lake District National Park Authority but the decision was then appealed by the applicant.
Planning Appeal Decision: Troutbeck Airstrip

We are pleased to report that an appeal relating to an airstrip at Troutbeck close to the A66 has been dismissed. We worked with members of the local community and other concerned organisations to challenge this proposal which was subsequently refused by the Lake District National Park Authority but the decision was then appealed by the applicant.
Astrophotography workshop with Ben Bush 25 Feb 22

Grizedale is an amazing place to capture the beauty of the night skies. This workshop will show you how to capture these sights for yourself using basic camera gear and a few special techniques. Join award winning astro photographer Ben Bush for the night where he will show you around the sky and what is possible to see and capture for yourself.
Cyanotype Workshop, Forest Landscape - Chris Routledge

Head out into the forest with award winning photographer Chris Routledge where you will use your mobile phones or digital cameras to take photos of the forest landscape. You will learn about composition, exposure, … and return to the studio to transfer your digital image onto acetate in order to print onto the photographic paper.