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You may have seen many larger arts organisations releasing details of virtual tours and access to free resources during this time of social distancing. We’d love to put together a list of similar opportunities being offered by cultural organisations in the Lakes and Dales. Whether you’re an individual artist creating something new or a larger…

An announcement today from our partner festival @hinterlandsfestival “We’re sad to announce that Hinterlands Film Festival has to be postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and following government advice. We plan to reschedule the festival for a later date and will announce the new festival dates as soon as they are…

Something to make you smile- Since 2019 we have funded 32 projects in the Lakes and Dales which have helped emerging talent, start-up businesses and collaborative projects try out and pilot new innovative work. Today, you can view our Funding the Future booklet which tells you more about these fantastic projects and how they have…

This afternoon the team @aerialfestival – a festival we are a partner of – came to the decision to postpone until September. A huge well done and thank you to everyone who has been involved in moving planned events to this later date. Let’s continue to support each other in whatever ways we can.

It’s Monday! Feeling fired up by all the people planning incredible things, making their passion their career and creating here in the Lakes and Dales. Let’s get some positivity going! What are you excited to work on this week? #LiveMoreDoMore . . . #mondaymotivation #community #letscreate #mondayinsights #monday #lakesanddales #energy Image @stephengarnettphotography

COMMON: GROUND – BARRIERS TO BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER AS A WORKING-CLASS CREATIVE IN LANCASHIRE @lancasterartsuk and @thedukeslancaster are partnering with @theatrecommon to host a free event from their COMMON: GROUND programme. . . 💫This is a supportive, solution-focused discussion for creatives who identify themselves as working-class, who work in theatre, and who are living…

“They want to be taken away, it’s escapism into a different world for a weekend,” says Bainbridge of the festival phenomenon. “[At festivals] people don’t want to see a band on tour just touring their latest album, or an author who’s on the publicity circuit promoting their latest book”. This is the reason, in part…

Did you catch The Arty Show on BBC Radio Cumbria last night? It featured Bibi Heal who spoke about our project Watch This Space AND seedfundee Polly Atkin. Plus Hannah Catterall from the Wordsworth Trust was also a guest. Listen again (link is in our bio) to hear from great people doing great things in…

Feeling inspired by International Womens Day today? Gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive. That’s why we are celebrating women here in the Lakes and Dales today. A place where you can live more and do more. #eachforequal #livemoredomore . . . #internationalwomensday #iwd2020 Film features @rachelthorntonart @wearenetdev @commskick @karen.merrifield.54 @studio_vault @bluemoosedance…

Back on Sunday! (Psssttt…don’t forget to check our guide for things to do in the Lakes and Dales to switch off from your device!) #LiveMoreDoMore

From sundown on 6 March to sundown on 7 March it is National Day of Unplugging. Okay, so we have stolen this day from America but we think it is a GREAT idea. After all, there is so much to enjoy here in the Lakes and Dales and on the day itself there is loads…

@aerialfestival is THIS MONTH! We are looking forward to Lone Taxidermist. The utterly bizarre and otherworldly ruptured activity generated by Cumbrian musician, costume maker, skin decorator, performer and natural provocateur Natalie Sharp. The piece will take the form of a live multi-sensory musical performance and residency on 28 March at Ambleside Tavern £5/£7. #LiveMoreDoMore .…

Do you find Monday mornings hard to get going or super productive? Dave from Bentley-Brown ran a purposeful business start-up programme where participants learnt how to make a profitable business whilst having a positive impact on the planet and on people. Some places on @futurefixers were funded by our seedfunding programme and Dave certainly met…

Creative Champions @elsworthkitchen are back with their wine club this weekend! They’ve also got some lovely menus on offer and are serving roast dinner for Mothers Day! Head on over to their account or get in touch with them for more info and availability. #LiveMoreDoMore . . . #cafeculture #wine #winetasting #drinking #dinner #skipton

It’s an exciting day! The second wave of films and events for @hinterlandsfestival which is produced in partnership with @_wildrumpus has been announced! Join us from 14-17 May in Skipton for immersive and eclectic experiences and screenings celebrating rural cinema, with everything from old classics to cult favourites and new international films. Head to the…

Tomorrow is, of course, leap day. One well-known tradition is that women pop the question, though we’re pretty confident many women feel they could propose at any time of year now! There’s lots of other cultural traditions on a leap day too – which do you know about? Or have you created your own? Perhaps…

We’re really looking forward to The Lark Ascending @aerialfestival in March. A very special concert celebrating Britain’s musical landscape, an evening of music, visuals and spoken word. Get your tickets via link in bio. #LiveMoreDoMore . . . #festivalgoer #festivals #spokenword #livemusic #livepoetry #poet #artist #whatson #whattodo #daysout #nightsout #festivaluk

Katy is a Part Time Communications Apprentice & Tourism Support Officer for @yorkshiredales She studied Countryside Management at university & secured a role with the National Trust before she saw the Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with Yorkshire Dales National Park and currently has two roles, working on communications and as a Tourism Support Officer. Find out…

Ava Grace @avagracemusician is a musician based in the Lakes and she is proof you can have a great career while living here. She is currently working with the British Arts Council and has just returned from touring in Spain. She attended our Innovate Your Offer course, led in partnership with @knottedproject in December and…

We’re loving the latest round up of people working at @qworkery – Skipton’s co-working space which is also part of our seedfunding project. There’s been loads of research showing how great co-working can be for productivity, check out the range of options. #LiveMoreDoMore . . . #MondayMotivation #MondayInsights #WeLoveMonday #CoWorking #SelfEmployed #Careers Image @stephengarnettphotography