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All of this has been such a whirlwind. T…

18 December 2021

All of this has been such a whirlwind. The Diana Legacy awards has changed my life. I now recognise that I do things which matter, and I need to continue. Thank you so much to those I work with. Let’s…

We’re very excited to share with you what we’ve been plannin…

18 December 2021

We’re very excited to share with you what we’ve been planning for the next steps of the GPLD programme and look forward to creating more connections, championing change and advocating for youth empowerment. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates…

We’re very excited to share with you wha…

18 December 2021

We’re very excited to share with you what we’ve been planning for the next steps of the GPLD programme & look forward to creating more connections, championing change & advocating for youth empowerment. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates…

LAST CALL for the Home Alone Pizza & Pyj…

16 December 2021

LAST CALL for the Home Alone Pizza & Pyjama Party! 🍕🎄 Ticket sales will stop at 12 noon tomorrow (Friday 17th December) so we can organise the pizza order! Thu 23rd December | 7pm https://t.co/nWQWoST1Nf pic.twitter.com/kCeM2ZfGaM — Skipton Town Hall…

Have you been to see the Class, Covid and Cumbria exhibition…

16 December 2021

Have you been to see the Class, Covid and Cumbria exhibition yet? Class, Covid & Cumbria features work from Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry as well as Cumbrian based artists Rosie Galloway-Smith, Joseph Hardman, Juliet Klottrup and the MEND…

Have you been to see the Class, Covid & …

16 December 2021

Have you been to see the Class, Covid & Cumbria exhibition yet? Class, Covid & Cumbria features work from Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry as well as Cumbrian based artists Rosie Galloway-Smith, Joseph Hardman, Juliet Klottrup & the MEND…

We’re looking for a film-maker to create…

16 December 2021

We're looking for a film-maker to create a short film in response to a piece of music by the talented @rosieblofeld 🎥 The film will be premiered at Hinterlands Film Festival in May 2022! Find out more >> https://t.co/pFaxIWtrdS #SoundtrackToSkipton…

New Year, new job? We’re looking for a p…

15 December 2021

New Year, new job? We're looking for a part-time Engagement Manager to join our team in the North! Application deadline: 5th January – Reply here to get your questions answered or e-mail us at north@heritagefund.org.uk https://t.co/91HeHEzKNi pic.twitter.com/v3ncKbGp6A — National Lottery…

Enjoy some live Christmas music and carols this month at @bl…

15 December 2021

Enjoy some live Christmas music and carols this month at @blackwellartsandcrafts along with mince pies and mulled wine! On Friday 17th December at 2pm there’s Ruth Haigh on the piano followed by Caroline Robinson on the piano on Friday 24th…

Enjoy some live Christmas music this mon…

15 December 2021

Enjoy some live Christmas music this month at @blackwellarts along with mince pies & mulled wine! On 17th December there's Ruth Haigh on the piano followed by Caroline Robinson on the piano on 24th December. https://t.co/KNpfYkxpZ7.#BlackwellArts #ChristmasCarols #LiveMoreDoMore pic.twitter.com/AvRAc4YRcS —…

This Wednesday! The last #GoToThePoets o…

13 December 2021

This Wednesday! The last #GoToThePoets of 2021 features Jonathan Edwards, plus our open mic poets on the theme of “The Ordinary into Extraordinary” – all hosted by @kimmoorepoet. You don't even have to leave the sofa!Tickets: https://t.co/oiShWUquwD#LakeDistrict #Grasmere pic.twitter.com/j1LZtwAtEh —…

On Christmas Day it’s Dorothy’s Wordsworth’s 250th birthday!…

13 December 2021

On Christmas Day it’s Dorothy’s Wordsworth’s 250th birthday! Join in with a very special celebration with @wordsworthgrasmere and get creative. Suitable for families with children of all ages, you can try your hand at some Georgian Christmas crafts including making…

On Christmas Day it’s Dorothy’s Wordswor…

13 December 2021

On Christmas Day it’s Dorothy’s Wordsworth’s 250th birthday! Join in with @WordsworthGras and get creative. You can try your hand at some Georgian Christmas crafts including making pomanders and garlands and decorating gingerbread. To book: https://t.co/BW1bWmoXcm pic.twitter.com/VWyCiEuuCd — Great Place:…

What better way to explore the #Lakes th…

10 December 2021

What better way to explore the #Lakes this winter than cruising around Windermere onboard 1930’s MV Penelope II. Sit back and enjoy views of the snow topped #LakelandFells. 30-minute cruises run daily from 10.30am and can be booked at the…

Thank you to everyone who tuned into last month’s Ideas Cafe…

10 December 2021

Thank you to everyone who tuned into last month’s Ideas Cafe with Beth from @greatplace_lakesanddales and Ellie from @ryp2018 where they discussed what community meant to our panelists and how we can create a sense of belonging. We’re also wanting…

Thank you to everyone who tuned into las…

10 December 2021

Thank you to everyone who tuned into last month’s Ideas Cafe with Beth from GPLD and Ellie from @RYP2018. We’re also wanting to hear from you – how do you creatively connect with your community? Head over to https://t.co/dmhqvZu3C9 to…

Last chance to see the David Nash Return…

9 December 2021

Last chance to see the David Nash Return to the Forest exhibition. Some of the trails have been cleared by our wonderful staff following the impact of storm Arwen so if you fancy seeing some art and going for a…

Announcing my first solo festival gig ne…

8 December 2021

Announcing my first solo festival gig next year – the incredibly special @timber_festival, eek! Can’t wait to bring my sounds and my cello to the forest next summer. So many amazing acts on. Tickets and programme here – https://t.co/PCrP3FGdAp pic.twitter.com/EZWE8DZzVP…

Details of cinema screenings with #subti…

8 December 2021

Details of cinema screenings with #subtitles at @BACKendal @FAN_BiggerPict pic.twitter.com/V2cyjS01nU — Cumbria Deaf Association (@CumbriaDeaf) December 8, 2021

This is a fantastic opportunity for paid…

8 December 2021

This is a fantastic opportunity for paid Art Production Internship with @Craven_Arts. Find out more details here 👉https://t.co/DjzXSsJC5B@CravenCouncil @GP_LakesDales #CreativeCareers #ArtsJobs #Craven #Skipton pic.twitter.com/1tzmKTAQwv — Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall) December 8, 2021

Sedbergh town band lifting the spirits d…

8 December 2021

Sedbergh town band lifting the spirits despite the storm outside! They'll be tuning up again for Late Night Shopping on December 15th. Bring your singing voices. #ShopSedbergh #BuyLocal pic.twitter.com/BgvqGUnvLZ — Visit Sedbergh (@visitsedbergh) December 8, 2021

@craven_arts_skipton have announced their new Paid Art Produ…

8 December 2021

@craven_arts_skipton have announced their new Paid Art Production Internship running from February to July 2022! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about – Creative Industries – Art Production – Art Management – Management of a creative Organisation. For more information…

Come and work with us in beautiful #Gras…

7 December 2021

Come and work with us in beautiful #Grasmere! We're currently recruiting for:🟡Trainee Cafe Manager🟣Museum and Office Cleaner🟢Sales & Marketing Coordinator🔵2022 TraineeshipsFind out more and apply: https://t.co/fnTKyrKNlD#LakeDistrict #CumbriaJobs #MuseumJobs pic.twitter.com/eeFG9pIfWv — Wordsworth Grasmere (@WordsworthGras) December 7, 2021

Looking for something festive to do with the kids? @skiptont…

7 December 2021

Looking for something festive to do with the kids? @skiptontownhall are hosting a meet with Father Christmas with fun activities and festive treats on Saturday 11th December! There are two sessions throughout the day with limited space: 10am-12pm 1pm-3pm To…

Looking for something festive to do with…

7 December 2021

Looking for something festive to do with the kids? @SkiptonTownHall are hosting a meet with Father Christmas with fun activities and festive treats on Saturday 11th December! Book places: https://t.co/POXXbQiElF#FatherChristmas #Santa #Xmas #SkiptonTownHall #LiveMoreDoMore pic.twitter.com/DN7AeZ9GeH — Great Place: Lakes &…