Happy Halloween We hope you all enjoy whatever spooky plan…

🧛🏻 Happy Halloween 🧛🏻 We hope you all enjoy whatever spooky plans you have lined up for the rest of the weekend! And if you’re stuck on what to do, why not head to @skiptontownhall and watch their horror film double feature – Psycho and The Birds at 6pm. Tickets through the link in their…

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Did everyone catch @billyarthurwalden last week’s episode of…

Did everyone catch @billyarthurwalden last week’s episode of Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker? What an impressive bed Billy made and in such a short time! The next episode is on @channel4 tonight at 8pm – we can’t wait to see what you create next! Catch up on the last here: www.channel4.com/programmes/handmade-britains-best-woodworker #BritainsBestWoodworker #Channel4 #Woodwork #Carpentry #DIY…

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Congratulations to @julietklottrup whose film ‘Youth of the …

Congratulations to @julietklottrup whose film ‘Youth of the Rural North’ has been nominated for Best Documentary at the British Short Film Awards 2021! If you haven’t already seen this fantastic short film, head over to julietklottrup.com We wish you the best of luck Juliet! @britishshortfilmawards #BritishShortFilmAwards #ShortFilm #RuralFilm #Documentary #RuralLiving #Youth #YouthOfTheRuralNorth

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@arts_cumbria have issued a call out to Cumbrian artists, pr…

@arts_cumbria have issued a call out to Cumbrian artists, practitioners, artisans, and cultural organisations to be part of The Cumbrian Award; a new education qualification for children and young people across Cumbria aimed at developing an understanding of the county’s fantastic adventure, enterprise, and cultural offerings. One part of the Culture strand is an online…

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If you’re stuck on ways to entertain the kids this half term…

If you’re stuck on ways to entertain the kids this half term, we’ve got guest blogger Joyce Wilson from teacherspark.org who has a whole host of ideas and activities you can do together in a Covid-friendly environment. Just head over to the link in our bio and click ‘Our Blog’ to get some inspiration! #SchoolHolidays…

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Don’t forget @somewhere_now.here’s #ArtfulWays exhibition is…

Don’t forget @somewhere_now.here’s #ArtfulWays exhibition is only open until the 6th November so get down to @tulliehousemuseum while you can or view a range of video, audio, painting, drawing, poetry, pottery, ceramics and other 3D creations online in response to participant’s artful walks at www.artful-ways-cumbria.com/gallery. #ArtfulWays #ArtfulWaysCumbria #TullieHouse #Carlisle #artexhibition #exhibition #LiveMoreDoMore

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It’s the start of half term tomorrow which means there’ll be…

It’s the start of half term tomorrow which means there’ll be loads of time for exciting activities! @skiptontownhall are hosting a Half Term Make and Take workshop on 27th October and Haloween Make and Take on 30th October with family-friendly hands-on activity suitable for children of all ages. Places are free but limited so head…

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There’s everything from feature films to music, literature t…

There’s everything from feature films to music, literature to parties and speakers to dance this year at @kendalmountainfestival which returns on Thursday 18th November until Sunday 21st November. To grab your tickets and join the adventure, head over to the link in their bio! #kendalmountainfestival #kendalfestival #kendal #mountain #outdoors #adventures #KMF2021 #sharetheadventure #kendal21 #livemoredomore

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Autumn is the perfect time for a visit to the Lakes and if y…

Autumn is the perfect time for a visit to the Lakes and if you haven’t had chance to check out the stunning Windermere Jetty yet, we can highly recommend. Not that you need our recommendation, a runner up last week in the RIBA Stirling Prize says it all really, big congrats to @WindermereJetty for being…

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There’s been so many great festivals making a comeback this …

There’s been so many great festivals making a comeback this year as well as some fabulous new-comers such as @gatewayslive and @42degreesfestival. Head over to the link in our bio and click ‘News’ to read more about the great festivals and events that have happened in the Lakes and Dales this year. 📸 @stephengarnettphotography #festivalroundup…

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@skiptontownhall are hiring! They’re advertising four positi…

@skiptontownhall are hiring! They’re advertising four positions: – Front of House Coordinator (Private Hire & Events) – Museum & Collections Assistant – Casual Building Support Assistant – Casual Team Member Head over to www.cravendc.gov.uk/jobs/current-job-vacancies to view all the current vacancies and get your applications in! All vacancies close on 31st October. #newjob #newopportunity #cravendistrictcouncil #skiptontownhall…

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Dark Skies Festival, in partnership with @yorkshiredales, is…

Dark Skies Festival, in partnership with @yorkshiredales, is back between 22nd-31st October to bring you a Dark Skies Fringe Festival full of exciting events, camping opportunities and wonderful sights in the Yorkshire Dales, as they look towards their main festival in February 2022. Head over to the link in their bio and click ‘What’s On’…

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A big farewell to our wonderful colleague Manon, our first …

A big farewell to our wonderful colleague Manon, our first and original creative champion who always put the Great in GPLD and inspired us with her passion, energy and infectious spirit. We wish her well in her new role with @yorkshire_peat_partnership where we know she will achieve great things and continue to champion the natural…

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Congratulations to @hinterlandsfestival for making front pag…

Congratulations to @hinterlandsfestival for making front page news last week in the Craven Herald for their Soundtrack To Skipton soundmap! There’s already so many wonderful sounds uploaded to the map but they’re urging more Skiptonians to get involved and upload a sound that reminds them of Skipton. Just head over to the link in their…

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It’s @yorkdesignweek this week and as part of the programme,…

It’s @yorkdesignweek this week and as part of the programme, on 24th October, they’re hosting an ‘Art Is My Career’ event talking to industry professionals to highlight the sheer number of different jobs and career paths there are available. Listen as they talk about how to be successful in an industry that has been stigmatised.…

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@campaign4parks are inviting young storytellers to share the…

@campaign4parks are inviting young storytellers to share their stories about People, Climate and Nature in National Parks in England and Wales as part of a National Parks: New Perspectives bursary scheme. They’re looking to support early career communicators (aged 19–35) to tell compelling factual stories based in National Parks in England and Wales – do…

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In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to bring to…

In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to bring to light all the amazing work @antiracistcumbria have been doing up in the Lakes and beyond through education and engagement, working to make the area not just against racism but actively anti-racist. Head over to their page to read all about the history of slavery…

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@brewery_arts_kendal’s first Future Creatives Session is hap…

@brewery_arts_kendal’s first Future Creatives Session is happening on 20th October and is being run for the next generation of creators and innovators. This Open Session is a free drop-in social event for anyone interested in music, club nights, and the music industry. They’re particularly encourage people aged 18-30 to attend, as they want to ensure…

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