A Postcard From the Lakes 15 May

In this week's edition:

A video message from Douglas on his farm, featuring an unusual tree and its fascinating lodgers.
Stay Safe - Following the change in Government advice on travelling to outdoor open spaces, read what we are asking people to do to stay safe.
Homework - meet David, Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership manager
Film Club - two more Lake District inspired short films to watch
Away supporters - messages from our supporters
New Bridge for Pooley Bridge completed
Our Land - what's happening on our land reserves.
Photo competition - see the entries we've had so far
Policy and planning matters
Fell flowers - ash tree flowers
Climate Change Research - Montane and arctic mountain habitats
Keep in touch

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Lake District 2051: What will the National Park be like when it's 100?

What and who is our National Park for? 27 years from now, will our children be proud of the Lake District landscape we have shaped?
Anne-Marie Rooney

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The Company of Owls Dark Skies talk

‘I am no expert in things owls or owlish, I just live next to some.' Frightened of the dark as a child, Polly listens to the owls at night and begins to see night time as a zone of possibilities. The owls teach her to listen to the sounds of the woods, and its inhabitants.
New Coniston carpark approved

We are disappointed that permission has been granted by the Lake District National Park Authority today for a new permanent car park on a greenfield site in Coniston.

Postcard From the Lakes: August 2024

Litter campaign, more on the Elterwater Judicial Review, upcoming events, and don't miss the Perseids, the August meteor shower.
Postcard From the Lakes: July 2024

Election Special: Hustings for Cumbria's Landscapes, Manifesto for Cumbria's Landscapes, and we seek a Judicial Review of the planning approval for Elterwater Quarry.
Postcard From the Lakes: June 2024

Dry stone walling competition video, Manifesto for Cumbria's Landscapes, Good Lighting Guide nominated for another award, and we are 90!
Postcard From the Lakes: May 2024

Celebrating our volunteers at an awards ceremony in Windermere, disappointing news about Elterwater, plus events coming up, including the chance to cross Morecambe Bay on foot, raising funds for our charity in the process.
Postcard From the Lakes: April 2024

Our Elterwater protest rally made print, TV and radio news headlines. Thanks to everyone who came along. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers, recycling tree tubes at Gillside and Rusland woods, and took part in our Great Cumbrian Litter Pick.
Postcard From the Lakes: March 2024

Designated bathing water status for Coniston and Derwentwater? Government agrees A66 decision. Roanhead and Elterwater development proposals, and a new date for Keswick's Big Switch Off.
Postcard From the Lakes: February 2024

Hedgelaying training video, new applications for developments at Elterwater Quarry and Roanhead, Dark Skies Star Count and Big Switch Off
Postcard From the Lakes: January 2024

Smardale Lime Kilns restoration, Elterwater Quarry revised application, Hedging training and competition, and get involved in Dark Skies Star Count and Big Switch Offs next month.
Postcard From the Lakes: December 2023

Welcome to our December Postcard. Buttermere Fell Care Day, Roanhead Reprieve, Good Lighting Guides and Christmas Deliveries
Postcard From the Lakes 3rd November 2023

The autumn Dark Skies Festival begins, with some great events. Join us at our volunteer Fell Care Day in Buttermere and we could be winning the battle against ugly, noisy phone masts in remote parts of the Lake District.

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Elterwater Quarry Adventure Attraction plans resubmitted

Just before Christmas, revised proposals were submitted for a visitor attraction at Elterwater Quarry. We have reviewed the plans, we remain opposed to the scheme, and you can read our formal response here.
The Helm

Situated near Oxenholme, just south east of Kendal, and although not a very high hill at 185m, it gives beautiful views of Morecambe Bay and over Kendal to the Lake District fells. Fell ponies and cattle help us with conservation grazing at the Helm.
It's Time To Save Roanhead - Response Guidance

A NEW planning application has been submitted for the major resort development proposed at Roanhead. It will still have a huge impact on this sensitive coastline, even with a reduced number of lodges. Please join us again to challenge the proposal. Previous responses won't count and new responses need to reflect latest plans.
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Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news 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.
What are the disadvantages of being in a National Park?
High Borrowdale

High Borrowdale is situated 8.5 miles north of Kendal, where we've planted trees, hedges and created new upland hay meadows. The best way to access it is from the A6, south of Shap. There is open access at all times and if you can't physically visit it, why not take a virtual tour?