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A Message from Paul

We are delighted to have as our Ambassador for The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2019, Paul Rose: Explorer, TV Presenter, Public Speaker and Polar Guide
Earth Hour

Have you heard of Earth Hour? It’s a global event when people all over the world switch off their lights and reflect on the diversity of life on the planet. Saturday 30th March at 8:30pm
Motorised use of green lanes

We would urge all who care about protecting these routes to complete the Lake District National Park Authority survey or and/or attend a drop in session.
Meeting for Carlisle and Penrith residents to discuss future housing developments

We are inviting people to discuss local planning issues including Carlisle’s St Cuthbert’s Garden Village and Penrith’s Strategic Masterplan, both of which have caused concern among residents.

Meeting for Carlisle and Penrith residents to discuss future housing developments

We are inviting people to discuss local planning issues including Carlisle’s St Cuthbert’s Garden Village and Penrith’s Strategic Masterplan, both of which have caused concern among residents.
The Great Outdoors Awards 2018

We’ve won the Bronze ‘Campaigner of the Year’ award in The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 - thank you for your votes!
Rethinking Soil – a vital commodity in Cumbria

A report published this week by the Campaign to Protect Rural England calls for a radical rethink of farming practices and soil management to help regenerate the soils that underpin our supply of food and environment.
Gas fired power station at Old Hutton turned down again

A proposal for a new gas-fired power station in open countryside near Old Hutton was turned down by planners for a second time on Friday, by a whisker.
Gas fired power station at Old Hutton to go to committee on Friday

We will be appearing at Planning Committee on Friday to present our objections to a gas–fired power station in open countryside at Old Hutton.
October Newsletter 18

Whinlatter Forest Plan, Warcop Common v MOD, Dark Skies appeal, Phoebe Smith inspires, volunteers turn out for Thirlmere, Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine
Renowned World Traveller inspires us to spend more time in the Landscape

From sleeping inside a glacier, suspended from a hammock from the Spinnaker Tower, or in caves on the Lakeland fells – Phoebe Smith inspired us all.
Sunshine and volunteers turn out for Thirlmere

The sun shone and a gentle breeze helped the volunteers with their variety of conservation tasks at Thirlmere Fell Care Day, with tremendous results!
Water under pressure after long dry summer

One of the driest summers on record left Thirlmere and Haweswater reservoirs 40% full. Cumbria supplies much of the north west region with water, approximately 7 million people.
John Entwistle OBE – a new president for Friends of the Lake District

Our out-going president Sir Martin Holdgate handed over to new president John Entwistle, OBE, at our Grasmere AGM recently.