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Fundraising and Marketing Manager

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.
2020 Planning and Campaigning Appeal

There’s something for everyone in this special place, but it needs looking after.
Landscape Grants Transform Cumbria

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.
Rheged Planetarium Dark Skies Festival Event

Astronomers from Kielder Observatory will take you on a wander through the galaxy all within a state-of-the-art indoor planetarium. Find out about our solar system by handling space rocks. A stargazing event for the whole family.

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Play your part in protecting this beautiful place by becoming a member today. Select your membership type and help us to look after our spectacular landscape.
Volunteering

Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.
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.
Our Purpose

Protecting the landscapes of Cumbria for future generations
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.