We are Friends of the Lake District - the only charity wholly dedicated to protecting Cumbria's landscape for the future.

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Finance Administrator (AAT qualified) Permanent, Kendal We are looking for someone to join a small but busy charity to look after our accounts. Knowledge of Quick Books and payroll essential. Experience of working for a charity preferred. Part time (4 days per week). Closing date 10th February, for details ring 01539 720788 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hedging Skills Put to the Test Friends of the Lake District's Hedge Laying Demonstration, Competition and Training Event takes place at New Hall Farm, between Crook and Staveley, on Saturday 4 February 2012.
	Grab a Calendar while stocks last Our beautiful Lake District calendars are now half price! A bargain at just £4!.
	Come Stargazing this January to see how dark Cumbrian skies are Friends of the Lake District are hoping for clear skies between 20 and 27 January for Star Count Week. Join us counting stars in Orion to see how light pollution is threatening our beautiful Cumbrian skies.
	Participate in West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely Consultation The search is on for a site for an underground store for the UK's higher activity radioactive waste, should this be in Cumbria?
	Volunteers give Helvellyn historic sheepfold a new lease of life Flora of the Fells volunteers have completed the restoration of a 60 metre historic sheepfold on St John's Common high above Thirlmere.
	Our Green Space Case Studies Book - take a look and be inspired! We've published a free booklet for people wanting to learn how to protect, care for and use their urban and village green spaces better.
	Ennerdale Fell Care Day volunteers plant 1000 trees and find red grouse for the first time The Flora of the Fells team would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers, groups and organisations who took part in the Ennerdale Fell Care Day last week. See pictures here. Watch Rob Grange's video of the day here.
	New free Green Space Education Pack makes outdoor learning fun Our FREE Outdoor Education Pack is now available to teachers
	Friends of the Lake District respond to Government panel on the future of England's public forests Read our response

Upcoming Events

Sat 4 February Annual Hedge Laying competition, New Hall Farm nr.Staveley

Wed 15 February Conservation Day Walling, Little Asby

Thu 23 February Conservation Day Walling, The Helm

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If you would like to find out more about our activities or take part, please contact us, call 01539 720788 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our 2011 volunteer conservation work party dates are now online! See What's On for details.