Billy Bragg to play Penrith
Penrith Leisure Centre is the venue for Billy Bragg this winter.
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Scarecrows in Langwathby are posting out their invitations to fellow bird scarers and celebrities this week.
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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.
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More than 180 cultural events are taking place in Eden this summer.
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Chance to win VIP steamer tickets
Passengers enjoying a sail with Ullswater ‘Steamers’ during September and early October, have the opportunity to return to the lake as a VIP during Spring 2011 – if they win a com
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Garden visitors to get stumped
As the seasons change the gardens at Dalemain Mansion in the North Lakes, it’s not just the plants that are creating a new look this summer.
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Open water swimming championships in the Lakes
The British Long Distance Swimming Association is hosting their Long Distance, open water Championships in Ullswater.
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Creative kids in the North Lakes have their own club to join in Penrith, which aims to help develop their love of art.
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New riding routes for North Lakes
British Horse Society President Desi Dillingham made a special trip to Cumbria to officially launch the county’s new long-distance riding routes.
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Creative grist to a North Lakes mill
Ever since they took over Little Salkeld Watermill near Penrith in Cumbria’s Eden Valley back in the mid 1970s, Ana and Nick Jones have supported the arts as well as producing gre
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Brampton Live “phoenix” rises
Just weeks after the North of England’s biggest roots festival - Brampton Live – was cancelled, the proverbial phoenix has risen from the ashes of the 16th Cumbrian music ext
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Full steam ahead for new railway promo
The Stainmore Railway Company has produced a new publicity leaflet with the help of the Eden District Council.
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Scarecrows and art gather in Langwathby
The annual Langwathby Scarecrow Festival and Art Mart got off to a damp start but as the sun came out so did the visitors to the village’s two main events.
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Call for dog walkers to take extra care
Now spring is here and summer is just around the corner dog walkers in Eden are being urged to act responsibly when out and about around the district.
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Western Belle joins Ullswater “Steamers”
A new lady will soon be gracing the waters as the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ fleet prepares to welcome a new vessel – the ‘Western Belle’.
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Wetheriggs start their summer fundraisers
North Lake’s Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre near Penrith start their new season of fundraising this Saturday., April 24 with their first barbecue of 2010
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Sheep shearing and salad stirring
Visitors to July’s Orton Farmers’ Market this Saturday July 10 will be the first to see a market cookery demonstration by Lancashire cook, Barbara Lavelle and there will also be Rough F
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Your guide to North Lakes
North Lakes is a well kept secret. Visitors discover an unspoilt area, which has remained virtually unchanged for generations. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a day out or longer stay.
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