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Pony Club National Tetrathlon Championships 2010

Five members of the Cumberland Farmers’ Hunt (South) Branch of the Pony Club travelled to Hartpury College in Gloucestershire to compete in the National Tetrathlon Championships, sponsored by

Pushing the boat out for afternoon tea with jazz

Ensuring the summer lasts a little longer, the Inn on the Lake at Glenridding is pushing the boat out to make afternoon tea extra special this month.

Hypnotic solution to sleep and stress

West Cumbrian based hypnotherapis Keith Morley is running a one-day course on self hypnosisi to help with sleep and relaxation.

Enhance your Qi

A series of Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang and Qigong starts in Kendal this month. Christopher Shaw will be delivering three seminars this autumn, starting on September 26

New way to discover the lakes – chauffeur driven trike

Local man David Lister from Plumpton Penrith has been granted a private hire vehicle license from Eden Council to offer chauffer driven tours around the Lake District on his Trike.

Kendal Festival of Food line-up is smokin’ hot

Anyone seeking a food-focused Autumn break should quickly book accommodation in the Southern Lake District, as the Kendal Festival of Food October 22-29 will present an array of mouth-watering even

A sporting challenge - Penrith Triathlon 2010

The third annual Penrith Triathlon organised by Eden District Council in partnership with Arragon’s Cumbrian Triathlon Club will be held on Bank Holiday Sunday 29 August at Penrith Leisure Ce

Poms regain “The Splashes” At Official Stone Skimming Championships

Around 210 competitors, from around the world entered the third All England Stone Skimming Championships, held at Ambleside.  

Lake’s stores new free guide to picnicking

A handy mini-booklet features details of the very best picnic hotspots in the county as well as delicious local recipes that are designed for eating al fresco has been published by a local store.
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