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A Postcard From the Lakes 3rd July 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
What a Waste – The Bottom-Line

Save on your electricity costs and do your bit to reduce light pollution! We can all look at our own lighting to see where it’s no longer needed, change the bulbs brightness, lower the angle, add shielding and switch lights off with a timer or sensor
Lakeland Dialysis
Trailpike - A Lake District Fell Running Film

Trailpike: noun: /Lakeland Dialect/ :A wanderer: a vagabond of dubious reputation and/ or appearance.

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Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news yesterday (24th July) 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.
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Thirlmere Activity Hub
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.
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Protecting the landscapes of Cumbria for future generations
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