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Battle of the Bands: HEAT 4 – VOTING NOW OPEN! To vote f…

16 June 2021

🔥 Battle of the Bands: HEAT 4 – VOTING NOW OPEN! 🔥 To vote for your favourite artist and who you want to see on the main stage at @gatewayslive 2021, head over to their facebook page www.facebook.com/GatewaysLive and hit…

Battle of the Bands: HEAT 4 To vote fo…

16 June 2021

🔥 Battle of the Bands: HEAT 4 🔥 To vote for your favourite artist and who you want to see on the main stage at @GatewaysLive 2021, head over to their facebook page https://t.co/FlL8Z4uB4t and hit LIKE on their picture.…

We’re delighted to open two trainee posi…

16 June 2021

We're delighted to open two trainee positions, supported through @youthmusic and @PostcodeLottery. Join the team behind @KendalCalling, @bluedotfestival and more! Applicants must be 18-25, and black, asian or other ethnic minority. Apply now –https://t.co/mL72AYzkCh pic.twitter.com/fZuYmcDP2U — From The Fields (@fromthefieldsUK)…

Please come along & share your ideas – &…

16 June 2021

Please come along & share your ideas – & spread the word. Thank you! Too many people to tag! @CumbrianRambler @CommunicatorSal @westmorlanddale @FriendsofLakes @_MBay @KirkgateArts @BookendsCarl @SReadBooks @BarraCulture @HelenWa59935921 @p_scully1 @KeswickMuseum @TrailpikeRake — somewhere-nowhere (@butnorain) June 16, 2021

9 Days to Go! Artful Ways month starts …

16 June 2021

9 Days to Go! Artful Ways month starts on June 25th … Find out how to get involved: online information evening June 23rd, 6.30pm. https://t.co/xFPCkBhLaM#ArtfulWaysCumbria@arts_cumbria @TullieHouse @GP_LakesDales @StudioMorland @BACKendal @MadeinEVAN @cmckate @tomspeight pic.twitter.com/KToLiUekK8 — somewhere-nowhere (@butnorain) June 16, 2021

This is a really surprising and inspirational place that I h…

16 June 2021

This is a really surprising and inspirational place that I have not experienced before. There are opportunities in otherwise forgotten areas which provides lots of inspiration – that is how I thought up Dogs Dales. – Virpi Kettu, Kettu Studios…

This is a really surprising and inspirat…

16 June 2021

This is a really surprising and inspirational place that I have not experienced before. There are opportunities in otherwise forgotten areas which provides lots of inspiration – that is how I thought up Dogs Dales. – Virpi Kettu, Kettu Studios–––#isthefuturerural…

We are delighted to be part of SOURCE, a…

16 June 2021

We are delighted to be part of SOURCE, a project giving Cumbrian artists the chance to explore and create digital artwork responding to collections. Led by @Signal_Films it's enabled @WordsworthGras @windermerejetty @TullieHouse to support 7 artists.https://t.co/4wDrhEeNjE pic.twitter.com/scxyFp7pj6 — Wordsworth Grasmere…

We are still opening as planned next Mon…

16 June 2021

We are still opening as planned next Monday 21st June. Although the lifting of restrictions have been delayed, all the covid safe procedures we have planned follow current guidelines. Skipton Town Hall is owned by @CravenCouncil and run by the…

Morning! Each day we open a window to th…

16 June 2021

Morning! Each day we open a window to the #YorkshireDales and share some of our favourite views. Like this! #YorkshireDales #Ribblehead #WednesdayWisdom #Ingleborough 📸 Wendy McDonnell pic.twitter.com/6INsJq7MxD — Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (@yorkshire_dales) June 16, 2021

Almost there! Thank you team #DavidNash …

15 June 2021

Almost there! Thank you team #DavidNash for all your help in putting this show together. We're delighted to be showcasing these wonderful pieces in the gallery @VisitGrizedale #sculpture #returntotheforest #grizedale #forestartworks @ForestryEngland pic.twitter.com/x3Eb8IuFff — Grizedale Sculpture (@GrizedaleSculpt) June 15, 2021

Very happy to announce I am a runner-up …

15 June 2021

Very happy to announce I am a runner-up in the Uni of Birmingham's Climate Change Writing Competition!!! My essay "6 Lessons Etymology can Teach us about Tackling Climate Change" will be published alongside UoB academics and sent to policymakers and…

In her blog, Sarah Swindley from @lakesf…

15 June 2021

In her blog, Sarah Swindley from @lakesfoundation asks if you are or would like to be involved in shaping a Lake District for everyone, which is highlighted as a key challenge in the new shared vision. Read more and complete…

Poet and award-winning theatre maker @mlferg is bringing her…

15 June 2021

Poet and award-winning theatre maker @mlferg is bringing her play ‘Essex Girl’ to @skiptontownhall on Saturday 3rd July! Kirsty is a sixteen-year-old girl growing up in ’00s Brentwood. She likes WKD, Elton John, Pie & Mash and Charlie Red body…

Poet and award-winning theatre maker Mar…

15 June 2021

Poet and award-winning theatre maker Maria Ferguson is bringing her play ‘Essex Girl’ to @SkiptonTownHall on Saturday 3rd July! For more info & to book tickets, head over to https://t.co/RXE5pQLgW4#theatre #essexgirl #theatre #skipton #skiptontownhall #theatreinskipton pic.twitter.com/wRkeqKkd9S — Great Place: Lakes…

Be a part of @curiousmindsnw’s Creative Provider’s Cultural …

14 June 2021

Be a part of @curiousmindsnw’s Creative Provider’s Cultural Map! The map aims to demonstrate the vast scale and diversity of our creative and cultural education workforce in a way that hasn’t been done before. Simply head over to www.culturaledmap.curiousminds.org.uk and…

Be a part of @CuriousMindsNW’s Creative …

14 June 2021

Be a part of @CuriousMindsNW’s Creative Provider’s Cultural Map! The map aims to demonstrate the vast scale & diversity of our creative and cultural education workforce. Simply head over to https://t.co/G1dAJse363 and add yourself or your organisation. #culturalmap #curiousminds pic.twitter.com/Cyikn2EB44…

Cumbrian Creatives – 4 Artful Way Commis…

14 June 2021

Cumbrian Creatives – 4 Artful Way Commissions each worth £750 and a place in a prestigous touring exhibition. DEADLINE 5pm tomorrow, June 15th. Details here:https://t.co/cYTxCXTNMs Please share widely 🙂@arts_cumbria @edenartsUK @TullieHouse @GP_LakesDales @CumbriaCrack pic.twitter.com/JII5xehy1B — somewhere-nowhere (@butnorain) June 14, 2021

“Eskfest surprises people – they don’t expect to see a festi…

13 June 2021

“Eskfest surprises people – they don’t expect to see a festival of this size in Eskdale. The landscape shows up for us every year and, now, so do the crowds! The Innova Collective showcases young talent in the events industry.”…

HOME BAKERS WANTEDto supply our new Hone…

13 June 2021

🔥HOME BAKERS WANTED🔥to supply our new Honest Shop at ⁦@TheFarmersArms_⁩ !We keep selling out of cakes etc & invite more Lakes folks to get involved. Excellent sales assured & a low commission taken. Cakes, preserves & biscuits welcomeSend us a…

Some snaps from Hinterlands weekend by t…

12 June 2021

Some snaps from Hinterlands weekend by the wonderful CW Photographics! 📸 #HinterlandsFestival pic.twitter.com/fnrevhLu26 — HinterlandsFestival (@HinterlandsFest) June 12, 2021

Have your say on proposals to tackle five challenges for the…

12 June 2021

Have your say on proposals to tackle five challenges for the Lake District: – Vibrant communities and prosperous economy – Climate action – achieving net zero and adapting to climate change – Future of farming and forestry, nature recovery and…

Have your say on proposals to tackle fiv…

12 June 2021

Have your say on proposals to tackle five challenges for the Lake District. Head to @lakedistrictnpa for more info or pop https://t.co/oUKON020QA into your browser. Consultation closes on 23rd June and they'd love to hear from you! #LiveMoreDoMore #LakeDistrict #park…

Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes as…

11 June 2021

Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes as we prepare to welcome you back on the 21st on June. Ted, our Technical Lead is doing something… errrrm… technical with the new sound and lighting rig, ready for our first events.…

They are also commissioning five pieces …

11 June 2021

They are also commissioning five pieces of paid work to artists produce their own interpretations to the map. ‘My Artful Way’: Four Commissions with an award of £750. Details can be found at https://t.co/WBzeWdPUBt.#artfulways #livemoredomore #creativemap #creativecommissions pic.twitter.com/1b2sTd3IEH — Great…