Community Support Flying High for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway
The local community is bursting with energy and excitement to support the fundraising campaign to reinstate the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. Last week saw the first in a series of community events take place in Keswick and Threlkeld raising nearly £4,000. The Big Fat Community Quiz organised by Cake & Salad and Podgy Paws […]
Charity Auction Announced for the Keswick to Threlkeld Old Railway Path
The Lake District Foundation is hosting an incredible ‘money-can’t-buy’ auction to raise funds for the reinstatement of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. The auction will be held on Friday 8 June at one of the finest hotels in Cumbria, the luxurious Lodore Falls Hotel on the shores of Derwentwater in Borrowdale. The evening will […]
Red Squirrel Workshop – Monday 16th April 2018
Are you involved in red squirrel conservation in Cumbria? Join us for a development workshop on Monday 16th April 2018 at 13:00 – 15:30at Murley Moss Business Park, Kendal. The aim of the workshop is to: discuss the strategic and operational challenges facing red squirrel conservation groups, identify some key achievable outcomes for Cumbrian red […]
Booming Business Support for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path
Keswick and Lake District businesses are coming out in force to support the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path reconnection. Over 50 local Keswick businesses from shops, cafes, attractions, hotels and camp sites have already signed up as fundraising campaign partners and more are coming on board every day. They are armed with donation boxes, posters […]
Local Support for Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Fundraising
Local support is building for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Fundraising with two large donations announced this week. At their February Meeting Threlkeld Parish Council agreed to donate £1,000 to the fundraising campaign to help reconnect this popular route between Keswick and Threlkeld. This donation was swiftly followed by a donation from Keswick Rotary […]
Keswick to Threlkeld Fundraising Toolkit
Help us restore the beautiful Keswick to Threlkeld railway path, devastated by Storm Desmond! We need to raise £5.4m. Join our campaign: download our toolkit, participate in the 5km K2T Challenge, or host a fundraising event. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal. Together, we can revive this cherished path for everyone. Get involved today!
Lake District Foundation launches partnership with The Outdoor Guide
We are delighted to share the exciting new website Julia Bradbury and sister Gina have launched, The Outdoor Guide  (TOG) and proud to support the walks and advice they offer from all over the UK. The website is a showroom that puts companies with the same ethos together in one place to inspire families to get out and explore […]
Keswick to Threlkeld 5km Challenge
Keswick to Threlkeld 5km Challenge Take on the #K2TChallenge and raise funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. Its easy. Complete 5km, donate £5, nominate 5 friends and share. Get involved! Complete 5km anyway you like. Walk, run, cycle, push the buggy, walk the dogs or swim! Take a selfie or a […]
Reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path – Fundraising Campaign is Live!
Working with the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA), we are launching a fundraising campaign to raise funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path, and we are now looking for the help and support of local businesses and community groups with this campaign. Heather Askew, fundraiser for the Lake District Foundation said […]
First grant of the year!
Thanks to businesses across Cumbria that were busy fundraising last year, we were delighted to be able to make a grant of £ 2,913 to Red Squirrels Northern England this week (12th January 2018). The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is the only species of squirrel native to England. As a native species, the red squirrel […]
