@FriendsofLakes

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 Kendal, Cumbria, UK
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Joined December 2010
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Two Friends of the Lake District, Cumbrian-based, conservation workers and a project in Threlkeld have been shortlisted for @CPRE awards! Read all about the awards and the nominations here: friendsofthelakedistrict.org…
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@thepsenewsOct 14
How are second homes and holiday lets affecting local communities? Lorayne Woodend Wall from @FriendsofLakes explores tourism's impact on housing inequality. Watch: youtu.be/BY5i0BtGm1E Listen: publicsectorexecutive.com/ar… #HousingInequality
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We’re delighted that we've been shortlisted for @CPRE Centenary National Awards! 🙌 Not once but thrice! Well done to former staff member (now volunteer) Jack, our engagement trainee Steph and to everyone involved with Dam Mire Wood! Details here: cpre.org.uk/cpre-awards-meet… – at Norwood Green, England
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A warm welcome to our new Chief Executive Colin Walker! In this short video, Colin pays a visit to Dam Mire Wood in Threlkeld (land cared for by Friends) where he introduces himself and speaks a little bit about the issues and opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year.
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Happy birthday @fixthefells! 🎉This week, we met up with the professional rangers, the amazing volunteers, partners, staff and supporters to celebrate 25 years! @NTlakedistrict @lakedistrictnpa @lakesfoundation @NECumbria
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Friends of Ullswater@Ullswater_WayAug 19
The next 'Understanding Ullswater' talk is 'Hedgerow Heroes' with Naomi Walker,the Nature recovery officer for the @FriendsofLakes. Thursday 3rd September, 7:30 pm in #Watermillock Village Hall and on zoom.
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fixthefells@fixthefellsAug 11
What have we been up to on #Helvellyn? Here's a little walk through of the work that rangers have done so far this year! #fixthefells #protectinglandscapes #lakedistrict @NTlakedistrict @lakedistrictnpa @friendsoflakes @lakesfoundation @NECumbria
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Mark Brennand@brennand_markAug 13
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@FriendsofLakes Pair of RSPB Harrier binos left by the cairn on Gavel Fell, north Lakes. If found please leave at the Kirkstile Inn, nr Loweswater. Thanks, Plse RT
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Last chance to enter our photo competition! - mailchi.mp/fld.org.uk/send-u…
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We're excited to introduce you to our new CEO! Colin Walker, who lives near Penrith, joins us from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, where he has been responsible for their transport policy. friendsofthelakedistrict.org… #LakeDistrict #News
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Share your best Lake District and Cumbria scenes for our 2026 photo competition! friendsofthelakedistrict.org… #photography #competition #lakedistrict #cumbria
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Big shout to all the @fixthefells volunteers, all the volunteers who support us here at Friends of the Lake District & all the volunteers everywhere! ❤️ #volunteersWeek
fixthefells@fixthefellsJun 5
A few photos of our amazing volunteers for #VolunteersWeek - thank you thank you thank you for all the graft in all the weathers! #fixthefells #cumbria #lakedistrict @NTlakedistrict @lakedistrictnpa @friendsoflakes @lakesfoundation @NECumbria
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Replying to @fixthefells @nationaltrust @lakedistrictnpa @lakesfoundation @NECumbria
@fixthefells @nationaltrust @lakedistrictnpa @lakesfoundation @NECumbria
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An amazing year of work from @fixthefells
fixthefells@fixthefellsMay 28
We're delighted to share our 2025 Annual Report! Take a look at our key achievements in 2025. Thanks to the volunteers, donors & partners who continue to support our work. Link below. @lakedistrictnpa @FriendsofLakes @lakesfoundation @NTlakedistrict @NECumbria
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Reposting this ahead of the sunny weekend ahead! 🥰
Terry Abraham@terrybndMay 1
It’s a Bank Holiday! 🎉👍 The #lakedistrict a UNESCO World Heritage Site may sadly feel the brunt of some irresponsible visitors 💔😢 Meet ‘THE BINFLUENCER’, Lakeland’s latest hero! Be kind. Care for #nature and PLEASE DON’T CAUSE HARM! 😊🙏🙏 #litter Nature needs space too but also care and respect for a stunning part of the world.
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Snap Happy? Share Your Stunning Landscapes! - mailchi.mp/fld.org.uk/send-u…
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It's amazing being part of this! We're nearly at our 20k target to help rejuvenation of temperate rainforest in the Lake District! – at Todmorden, England
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There's still time to support our #EarthRaise Big Give #rainforest restoration work and have every £1 matched! Visit: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…

Lake District Temperate Rainforest Restoration – Big Give

Restoring and regenerating globally rare and threatened temperate rainforest habitat in Rusland, Cumbria to increase biodiversity, store carbon, regulate water …

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We wanted to take a moment to give a big shout out to the amazing #volunteers who are helping with the #rainforest woodland restoration in Rusland. Here's a little video about two of 'em.
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