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Sneak peek! The proscenium arch & old st…

28 August 2019

Sneak peek! The proscenium arch & old stage area in the concert hall have been removed, ready for our new demountable stage. Performers will be able to choose how they wish to use the space for some diverse and exciting…

@GP_LakesDales @guardian @gracedent Meth…

28 August 2019

Method cafe in Kendal, a (very) hidden gem at Beezon Rd trading estate, who’s food is outstanding. See Methodcafe on Instagram and @FellCrossFit pic.twitter.com/FBmhuyvgAg — David Roberts (@david_igloo) August 28, 2019

In @guardian on Saturday @gracedent “has…

28 August 2019

In @guardian on Saturday @gracedent “has to tell readers” about The Yan at #Broadrayne. Plus Sykes Farm Tea Room at #Buttermere, The Drunken Duck at #Barngates or Baba Ganoush in #Kendal. Where would you send her next? #LakeDistrict #Food https://t.co/pIyXyquSn8…

@lakesalive programmes now available to …

27 August 2019

@lakesalive programmes now available to pick up from @BACKendal, @lakelandarts #AbbotHall and Fantastic Kendal TIC.@KendalMintPlus @KendalBID @SouthLakelandDC @LakesCulture @lakedistrictnpa @GP_LakesDales @NotJustLakes pic.twitter.com/6mb6bdkZV0 — Jeanette Edgar (@netteedgar) August 27, 2019

Good to catch up with @GP_LakesDales @th…

27 August 2019

Good to catch up with @GP_LakesDales @theRSAorg today, talking all things #publicart. Little known fact William Shipley was born in #Maidstone (our home town). He was was an English drawing master, social reformer & inventor & founded an arts society…

Another part of the @lakesalive programm…

27 August 2019

Another part of the @lakesalive programme we're supporting is ON EDGE. Justice in Motion and the Inspire Parkour community marry exciting choreography, theatre and parkour athletics –Come and play!#lakedistrict #whatson pic.twitter.com/KcXxPuQQO8 — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales) August 27,…

Another part of the Lakes Alive programme we’re supporting i…

27 August 2019

Another part of the Lakes Alive programme we’re supporting is ON EDGE Justice in Motion and the Inspire Parkour community marry exciting choreography, theatre and parkour athletics with beauty and humour, to tell a stimulating, moving tale that asks –…

What an incredible day it was @MalhamSho…

27 August 2019

What an incredible day it was @MalhamShow on Saturday. Thanks to Stephen Garnett for some great images. Were you there or have you got another country show visit planned? #culture #countryshow #summer pic.twitter.com/eOeEYmZpwg — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales)…

Sustainable & low carbon food: what does…

26 August 2019

Sustainable & low carbon food: what does the future hold? Free workshop will help food sector businesses, hotels & restaurants in Cumbria to take action to reduce their carbon footprint @CAfStweets @CumbriaUni Register here: https://t.co/xxinpakGQG — InvestSouthLakeland (@InSouthLakes) August 26,…

It’s Bank Holiday Monday! So why not buy…

26 August 2019

It’s Bank Holiday Monday! So why not buy your 2019/20 season ticket today? How else are you going to hear the #BrodskyQuartet & @MartinRoscoe1 live for under £12? https://t.co/mW1TNEh714 @SkiptonTownHall @GP_LakesDales @SkiptonRotary @SkiptonBID @SkiptonBizAward @HarrogateFest pic.twitter.com/uPPMdBlqOm — Skipton Music (@MusicSkipton)…

Totally delicious day in #grasmere … #…

25 August 2019

Totally delicious day in #grasmere … #lakedistrict #cumbria #bankholiday #sunnysunday #blueskies pic.twitter.com/x9PnxrHlxA — Polly Atkin (@pollyrowena) August 25, 2019

The deadline to apply for a free place on Future Fixers – a…

25 August 2019

The deadline to apply for a free place on Future Fixers – a business development programme with a difference is this Tuesday. Find out more by searching ‘future fixers bentley brown associates’. Without our funding the cost per person would…

The deadline to apply for a free place o…

25 August 2019

The deadline to apply for a free place on Future Fixers – a business development programme with a difference is this Tuesday. Find out more here:https://t.co/WZBTWvLWm0Without our funding the cost per person would be £1,450 so make the most of…

We’re funding some pretty exciting stuff…

24 August 2019

We’re funding some pretty exciting stuff at @lakesalive this year! Like Ferguson’s Gang, a high street takeover inspired by a group of women who in the 1930’s dressed up as gangsters and campaigned for reform on some serious issues. 2…

We’re funding some pretty exciting stuff at @lakesalivefesti…

24 August 2019

We’re funding some pretty exciting stuff at @lakesalivefestival this year! If you’ve been following our RIBA Competition and have a few things to say about housing, why not tell Ferguson’s Gang? A high street takeover of satirical games, installations and…

Somewhere Nowhere have announced the artists who will be joi…

23 August 2019

Somewhere Nowhere have announced the artists who will be joining its residency ‘The Light of Things : Making Sense of Here’. The organisation said “We’d like to thank everyone who applied. We were inspired and deeply impressed by the range…

Join us for more fun FREE family crafts …

23 August 2019

Join us for more fun FREE family crafts at Skipton Town Hall today 10:00-12:00https://t.co/oeZiYxIbme — Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall) August 23, 2019

We’ve just published new @ace_national p…

23 August 2019

We’ve just published new @ace_national place-shaping research showing how public investment in artists, arts orgs, museums and libraries (1) promotes wellbeing, (2) makes places attractive to live in, (3) builds communities and (4) supports high streets: https://t.co/cNTm57v5mV pic.twitter.com/WozN1Heus6 — Darren…

Contrary to the advert in today’s Westmo…

22 August 2019

Contrary to the advert in today’s Westmorland Gazette please note Grasmere Sports and Show will take place on Sunday 25th August. Not Monday 26th. Hope to see you there 😊👍 — Grasmere Sports (@grasmeresports) August 22, 2019

BBC Weather is finall promising us a sun…

22 August 2019

BBC Weather is finall promising us a sunset for our Sunset Suppers this Friday AND Saturday night. Pizza and Prosecco still only £9.95. Whose coming? pic.twitter.com/VXY4uXClq2 — windermerejetty (@windermerejetty) August 22, 2019

Let a magic sonic sphere take you on a m…

22 August 2019

Let a magic sonic sphere take you on a mystery tour through Kendal to a secret location. Guided by sound alone, where will your journey take you?Free – but you need a ticket, get yours here https://t.co/6DJLgebDpm@lakesalive 6-8 Sephttps://t.co/2q3Tfxyuyu @invisibleforces…

Meanwhile we’ve headed North to meet @Ma…

22 August 2019

Meanwhile we’ve headed North to meet @MaryMWoolf @MorelockSigns in Wolverhampton. Great to check out her boundary signs going into production for @GP_LakesDales @CravenCouncil pic.twitter.com/HIbNViYM6w — FrancisKnight (@artbirds) August 22, 2019

Collective North – Let’s talk about cult…

22 August 2019

Collective North – Let's talk about cultural action & activism!Live chat on 5 Sept @ 2pm. We'll be joined by co-founder ofSocial Art Network @Eelyn1 @A_G_Robson Film Hub North, Artist @iambsebastian & @artistYoke https://t.co/oi50wDDFMQImage- Yoke, Ideas that Unify Us pic.twitter.com/I1SRGHdywe…

Collective North – Let’s talk about cultural action & activi…

22 August 2019

Collective North – Let’s talk about cultural action & activism! Live chat on 5th September @ 2pm Join us and take part in a live chat session via Collective North on Slack, where we’ll be talking about action and activism…

Well. @danaksegal is brilliant. @GP_Lake…

21 August 2019

Well. @danaksegal is brilliant. @GP_LakesDales is brilliant. You really have no excuse (if you're 18-25 and want to #PlayWorkStay in the Lakes and Dales!) https://t.co/8Bc4ynevnT — Max May (@MaxMayRANY) August 21, 2019