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@HinterlandsFest @ace_thenorth @ace_nati…

3 April 2019

We loved this one! Stunning locations and a fascinating, fantastical exploration of living off the land vs. working the land 👍— Film Hub North (@FilmHubNorth) April 3, 2019

H A P P Y A S L A Z Z A R O ~ #Hinterl…

3 April 2019

H A P P Y A S L A Z Z A R O ~ #HinterlandsFestival will be screening #HappyAsLazzaro, an Italian drama in which a kind-hearted sharecropper from a secluded rural community befriends a rich young man: https://t.co/lQ5ppbcFfO pic.twitter.com/EukReEPZAM…

We are delighted too @CommsKick let’s do…

3 April 2019

We are delighted too @CommsKick let’s do this! #workingtogether #youngpeople #GPLD https://t.co/M6FjGAvRAV — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales) April 3, 2019

Kick off meeting in #Skipton I’m delight…

3 April 2019

Kick off meeting in #Skipton I’m delighted that Comms Kick is coordinating the communication plan for @GP_LakesDales. Did you know the number of under 35s living in the Lakes & Dales is much lower than the national average? This fantastic…

What a wonderful way to spend the LAST D…

2 April 2019

What a wonderful way to spend the LAST DAY of my 20’s!! 🤪 Over 10 miles hiking across Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Bolton Abbey and The Strid amidst sunshine, hail and snow…! Now on, to an evening of Fish &…

Our Year 7s have today featured on @BBCT…

2 April 2019

Our Year 7s have today featured on @BBCTwo's #PoliticsLive talking about their views on Brexit and voting. So why do they think young people don't vote and who do they think has a "high status" in the House of Commons?…

S T O R Y I N M O T I O N ~ There’s st…

2 April 2019

S T O R Y I N M O T I O N ~ There's still a little time for you to get your #shortfilm in for our competition! Deadline is next weekend… https://t.co/v6zhgkTh79 pic.twitter.com/wIMIaXmyJ2 — HinterlandsFestival (@HinterlandsFest) April 2,…

Tourism’s hidden costs “fragile ecosyste…

2 April 2019

Tourism’s hidden costs "fragile ecosystems, cultural wonders and community life at risk"; wonderful rural provocations here https://t.co/yVq2io3NYG and at https://t.co/dvRWamr9i7 @FFC_Commission @GP_LakesDales @PaulBristow_ @justinmfrancis @TheGood_Economy — Angie Greenham (@nowpresspause) April 2, 2019

Spotlight on US rural issues, similar he…

2 April 2019

Spotlight on US rural issues, similar here? @SenWarren “… government in Washington works better and better for a thinner and thinner slice at the top, and that’s felt directly in rural America” (25 mins in) https://t.co/5zwXS50ElU @FFC_Commission @GP_LakesDales @PaulBristow_ —…

YVAN Spring Visual Arts Opportunities – …

1 April 2019

YVAN Spring Visual Arts Opportunities – https://t.co/z4cvCbH9Jv Including grants and commissions for artists & makers. pic.twitter.com/hIpoMtA5HL — YVAN (@YVANetwork) April 1, 2019

Running a #Spokenword/#Poetry Open Mic a…

1 April 2019

Running a #Spokenword/#Poetry Open Mic at @theroyalbarn in Kirkby Lonsdale! Absolutely free but promising to be a night to remember! Might be a little bit of a trek for some but, having read a few of the poem people are…

@TherealNihal @bbc5live might like to lo…

1 April 2019

@TherealNihal @bbc5live might like to look @GP_LakesDales as a project looking to retain and attract young people to a rural area through culture and opportunities in the Creative Industries. — Chris Hogg (@CllrCJHogg) April 1, 2019

What can we do to help young people who …

1 April 2019

What can we do to help young people who live in the countryside stay in the countryside? https://t.co/G3r7wVt48d — Nihal Arthanayake (@TherealNihal) April 1, 2019

Spring is finally here and Wray Runners …

1 April 2019

Spring is finally here and Wray Runners are about to start their 4th season. This Tuesday we’ll be meeting at Wray Castle at 6pm & kicking off the new season with 4 cracking groups to run or walk with +…

Happy Mother’s Day! Perfect day to celeb…

31 March 2019

Happy Mother's Day!Perfect day to celebrate all the mums in the #Lakes & #Dales. You're doing great!#GPLD #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #MotheringSunday #family #rural pic.twitter.com/zmVnuMWRii — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales) March 31, 2019

** Only 8 places left ** Cheese and Cid…

30 March 2019

** Only 8 places left ** Cheese and Cider Matching. Sat 27th April. Come and taste five of Britain’s best and unique small-batch ciders, paired with five fabulous cheeses, guided by award-wining cheesemonger Andy Swinscoe and cider-guru Sam Wilkin. 7.30…

Music from local musicians (including ou…

30 March 2019

Music from local musicians (including our leader!) at Ings in a couple of weeks time… #ings #kendal #windermere #livemusic #classical pic.twitter.com/2mXQIxy4Xb — WestmorlandOrchestra (@westmorlandorch) March 30, 2019

OPPORTUNITY for NW Dance Artists! @ludus…

30 March 2019

OPPORTUNITY for NW Dance Artists! @ludusdance want you on their artist development scheme, which includes funding, free studio space and mentoring. Deadline 5 April https://t.co/kwKTNzkwkB — MDI (@MDIStudio24) March 30, 2019

Keep up to date with everything we’re up…

30 March 2019

Keep up to date with everything we're up to and how to be involved in the programme via our newsletter. Check out our previous newsletters and sign-up at https://t.co/hqmpE9U2aZ #GPLD #intheloop #news #somuchtosay #getinvolved #Lakes #Dales pic.twitter.com/1AAj029jxS — Great Place:…

Fantastic in-depth review of @windermere…

30 March 2019

Fantastic in-depth review of @windermerejetty – gives you a great insight into what you’ll see and some of the stories to learn about. #Easter https://t.co/JowpIQQFGW — Usha Mistry (@u_mistry) March 30, 2019

Don’t miss our free expert demos if you’…

29 March 2019

Don't miss our free expert demos if you're coming to the festival in #KirkbyLonsdale on 13 & 14 April. There'll be cocktails! pic.twitter.com/W5QU73k7yA — Taste Cumbria (@tastecumbria) March 29, 2019

We will be holding auditions for Dance X…

29 March 2019

We will be holding auditions for Dance Xplosion very soon! #performbelieveachieve pic.twitter.com/wCTt10iMFz — South Craven School (@SouthCravenSch) March 29, 2019

An Inclusive Activity Programme workshop…

29 March 2019

An Inclusive Activity Programme workshop takes place on Sunday 7 April at #Kendal Leisure Centre. Develop your coaching skills to tailor delivery to a variety of audiences. To sign up, and for more info, visit: https://t.co/7cx1F8gkN7 pic.twitter.com/9xcIJtOqtC — South Lakeland…

Interview with Francis Lee – God’s Own C…

29 March 2019

Interview with Francis Lee – God's Own Country Director https://t.co/KRrQRT1zeH — Settle Stories (@settlestories) March 29, 2019

#Grasmere in #spring sunlight …

29 March 2019

#Grasmere in #spring sunlight pic.twitter.com/eL0MSKyVrZ — Will Smith (@likewinterblue) March 29, 2019