What inspires you? Picture of fell runner Logan Hargreaves …

What inspires you? Picture of fell runner Logan Hargreaves by @stephengarnettphotography. If you’d like to get involved with fell running or would just like to know more about its history, head over to www.runthedales.org.uk and sign up to their newsletter to get the latest news and event updates. #runmoredomore #livemoredomore #fellrunning #yorkshiredales #yorkshirefellrunning #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #livemore

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It’s International Dance Day! We’re proud that our Branching…

It’s International Dance Day! We’re proud that our Branching Out and Acorn Funds supported both @bluemoosedance and @ludusdance across the Lakes and Dales. STRIDE is a film from Blue Moose Dance showcasing everyday movement in the area Ludus Dance’s Occupied project gave artists 12 months of career development support. Find out more by viewing the…

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Huge thanks to @ginger_bakers who have posted out some tasty…

Huge thanks to @ginger_bakers who have posted out some tasty treats to those quick enough to book early for our film nights which start tonight. If you want to join us, you can register until 5pm – though you will now have to supply your own snacks! Link in Bio. #LiveMoreDoMore – – – #filmnights…

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What makes our place great? Tomorrow see’s the first of two …

What makes our place great? Tomorrow see’s the first of two events asking ‘is the future rural?’ and there’s still time to join us as we look at how our creative communities are shaping and creating a sense of place in our rural spaces. Register via link in bio. #LiveMoreDoMore Image of Artist Jessica Elleray…

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After a First class degree in Drama and Performance, @tyrerc…

After a First class degree in Drama and Performance, @tyrercharles returned to Settle passionate about making great art happen in his rural community. 6 years later, Charles is enjoying challenging perceptions of rural art and engaging new audiences. His highlights have included programming a 50 ft inflatable whale in Settle Market Place and transforming a…

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Sam Hunt has been working throughout the UK, across arts and…

Sam Hunt has been working throughout the UK, across arts and culture for 15 years. In that time he has worked in multiple art forms, produced festivals, set up venues, worked as a creative producer and been instrumental in the creation and delivery of nationally significant cultural programmes, including working as Executive Producer of Hull…

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As well as Nomadland, another @HinterlandsFestival film got …

As well as Nomadland, another @HinterlandsFestival film got a gong at the Oscars! Youn Yuh-jung won best supporting actress Oscar for Minari. Catch it as part of the Skipton festival in May! Love film? Join us for two film nights this week which celebrate all things Lakes and Dales. Link in Bio. #livemordomore – –…

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Earlier in the year students at @kendalartdesign had the opp…

Earlier in the year students at @kendalartdesign had the opportunity to gain some experience as a taster for what it would be like working for a live client which in this case this was Ellie from @back_on_our_map (BOOM). The brief was to create postcards and thought-provoking imagery of endangered species from across South Cumbria as…

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Join us as we chat to Beth about all the positive work she a…

Join us as we chat to Beth about all the positive work she and Fresh Perspective have done in partnership with GPLD and HSHAZ one at our event ‘Is the Future Rural?’ on the 28th and 29th April. (Link in bio.) @beth_sculpher is Co-Producer and Event Coordinator at @freshperspective alongside being a freelance Event Manager…

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@_daisywill is the Assistant Producer for @thefold2020, a pr…

@_daisywill is the Assistant Producer for @thefold2020, a project produced by @decopublique, commissioned by Great Place Lakes and Dales and co-designed with young people from the area. The project, focused primarily in Bentham, Settle and Kendal, seeks to involve young people in the process of idea generation and programming, and builds on the creative offer…

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Supporting the launch of the new Run The Dales website is a …

Supporting the launch of the new Run The Dales website is a photographic exhibition showcasing the breath-taking imagery of @stephengarnettphotography, starting off at The Folly, Settle and making its way to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, with a smaller version simultaneously featuring at the redeveloped Skipton Town Hall. The exhibition will bring to life…

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Join us as we chat to Lauren about all the positive work she…

Join us as we chat to Lauren about all the positive work she and Deco Publique have done in partnership with GPLD at our event ‘Is the Future Rural?’ on the 28th and 29th April. (Link in bio.) @laurenzawadzki co-founded @decopublique with Elena Jackson in 2014, after graduating as a mature student from Liverpool Institute…

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@hannahrkay’s background is in music however they have recen…

@hannahrkay’s background is in music however they have recently become co-producer of @foldedzine, a strand of @thefold2020 which uses co-design principles with an aim to encourage participation, empower, share knowledge and build collaborations. They have also been writing songs and performing for 8 years, and organising events for 5. They are fascinated by DIY endeavours…

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@sianlauradesigns is a MA graduate in Graphic Design with ov…

@sianlauradesigns is a MA graduate in Graphic Design with over 6 years’ experience in the sector. She is currently collaborating with @freshperspective and Historic England as a Community Arts Facilitator and Graphic Designer. Her recent projects have been focused around brightening High Street, Otley Street and Coach Street within Skipton town, as part of the…

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Join us as we chat to Clementine about all the amazing theat…

Join us as we chat to Clementine about all the amazing theatre work she produces as well as running her own production company GetGiddier at our event ‘Is the Future Rural?’ on the 28th and 29th April. (Link in bio) @clementinebogghargroves is a professional film and theatre maker who creates her own work as well…

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@lindseyhebden is Programme Manager for Great Place: Lakes a…

@lindseyhebden is Programme Manager for Great Place: Lakes and Dales and has been with us since it launched three years ago. Lindsey has spent 20 years supporting arts organisations and tourism drivers such as The Lowry, MediaCityUK, Marketing Manchester, Manchester International Festival and The University of Salford to help promote the city of Salford and…

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