Thinking about doing some conservation volunteering in 2010?
Our dates for volunteer conservation days are now online! See What's On.

Vote for our volunteer project with BTCV!
Over the next few weeks readers of Trail magazine and Country Walking magazine can vote for which outdoor project gets a share of 30,000 Euros - and Friends of the Lake District with BTCV are in the running. We can win the cash with your help.
Please click here to vote for our BTCV project now!

Be part of Flora of the Fells Festival 2010 - call for events
Organisers are looking for local groups or individuals to run events as part of a festival to encourage people to explore, enjoy and learn about Cumbria uplands.

Plans to extend the National Parks - Consultation begins
Natural England's public consultation to extend the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks is now open. The consultation lasts for a 12-week period to 17 March 2010. This is of major importance to the future of Cumbria's landscape and economy and your input is vital!

Major Development at Ratherheath Threatens Gateway To National Park
Wednesday, 06 January 2010
A planning application for a major business park in the open countryside north of Kendal at Ratherheath has been submitted to planners.

Proposed major Greenfield sites for new nuclear power plants
Tuesday, 08 December 2009
Friends of the Lake District is against the development of all three proposed major greenfield sites for new nuclear power plants along the west Cumbrian coastline.

Upcoming Events

Wed 3 February Conservation Day Walling at Little Asby Common, near Orton

Fri 5 February Conservation Day Fence removal at hedgelaying competition site, Heversham (1/2 day)

Sat 6 February Friends of the Lake District Annual Hedgelaying Competition,  Heversham Hall Farm, alongside the A6 next to the Blue Bell Hotel, GR: NY 496 833. Up to 30 competitors are taking part from professionals in the Championship Class to novices and local young farmers. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to go a long and take a look. Contact Sarah Stergiaki at the office for further details or just turn up on the day.

Wed 17 February Conservation Day Walling at The Helm, Oxenholme

Thurs 25 February Conservation Day Tree work joint with Lake District National Park volunteers at Hows Wood, Eskdale

For more events click here

Click here for Flora of the Fells events Don't forget that Friends of the Lake District members get into all our Flora events FREE (of £5 and under).

Grab a bargain calendar for 2010 while stocks last

Our beautiful 2010 Calendar is now reduced to £3.50.  All photographs have been taken by local photographer Peter Freeman, reflecting the changing seasons of the Cumbrian landscape. Size 245 x 345mm, with space to write notes. Envelope included.

For more gift ideas see our online shop.