Full steam ahead for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced
Press release 5 December 2018 A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld multi user trail which was severely damaged in Storm Desmond three years ago to the day (5 December). Today is an important milestone in this complex project […]
Keswick Duck Race
The last event for the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path fundraising campaign will be on Thursday 21st June in Fitz Park, Keswick. There are over 500 ducks to be launched between 6pm-8pm on the longest day of the year with the support from local Keswick Scout groups, Keswick Anglers, Lions and Rotary. Prizes include: First […]
Lake District Foundation Charity Auction Lots
The exclusive money-can’t-buy experiences and prizes for the Lake District Foundation Charity Auction are now available to view below. If you would like to join us Friday 8 June at the Lodore Falls Hotel you can book your tickets here. PFK Auctioneers, one of the oldest auction houses in the region, will be running the […]
Major donations received for Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path
The Lake District Foundation is thrilled to announce that it has received over £20,000 of donations for the Keswick to Threlkeld fundraising campaign over the last couple of weeks. The donations have been made by The Keswick Enterprise Holding Charitable Trust, Keswick Town Council and Keswick Bridge Complex. The Foundation was absolutely delighted to receive […]
K2T Challenge Weekend Announced
The Lake District Foundation is holding a special K2T Challenge 5-7 May in Keswick to raise funds to reconnect the Keswick to Threlkeld railway path. Over the early May bank holiday weekend the Lake District Foundation team will be encouraging visitors, locals, businesses and sporting clubs to complete a 5km challenge and donate £5, all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keswick to Threlkeld Fundraising Toolkit
Help us spread the word about raising funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld railway path. We need to raise £5.4m to make the repairs happen and need your help. The Toolkit Download our toolkit and promote in your business today: A4 Poster A1 Poster Campaign logo Donation cards DL Flyer (font & back) […]
Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path
The 6-month fundraising campaign to raise funds for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path is now complete and we are pleased to announce that a total of over £130,000 has been raised. Following the floods in December 2015, the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway path suffered serious damage. Two of the old railway […]
