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We’ve all seen the huge growth in popularity of podcasts and we think it is so important the #LakesAndDales is represented to listeners! Our seedfunding programme helped to make a podcast by @bluemoosedance The series is called ‘Making it Happen.’’ and we’re really excited about it! #LiveMoreDoMore . . . #podcast #careers #creativity #dance #arts…

What are the biggest challenges your business faces? “There is an issue in finding qualified people to expand our team. This isn’t a problem that only affects a rural business like ours, operating just outside of Kendal. It’s a national problem, although its exacerbated in rural areas. We need to find ways to attract the…

@rachelthorntonart used Curator Space, an online arts platform, to find artists to collaborate with on her rural artist exchange programme. “This was the most effective thing I had done as I soon started to get applicants. I had people apply from unexpected places all over the world including Armenia, America, Argentina and Romania. The application…

Looking forward to another co-design session with @decopublique for @thefold2020 tonight. Young people are coming together across Settle, Bentham and Kendal to help design pop-up events in the area. #LiveMoreDoMore . . . #codesign #liveevents #getinvolved #eventplanning #eventmanagement #livemusic #theatre #debate #spokenword Image @stephengarnettphotography

Jess Elleray creates really inspiring work and this workshop will be fantastic. Head to @kendalmuseum to find out more. Jess was a GPLD seedfundee and is based in the #LakesAndDales ⭐️#livemoredomore

On Mondays we like to take a look at what people from the Lakes and Dales love about living and working here. Here is Holly, Producer for @aerialfestival one of our upcoming events. What ideas are you open to? Aerial is bringing spoken word and live events to Ambleside in March. #LiveMoreDoMore . . .…

There are 2 toolkits available on our Create Your Future website. One provides information, advice and guidance inspired by top tips from young creatives. The other is aimed at young people considering a career in any rural organisation using the @yorkshiredales as a case study. ⭐️ Head to createyourfuture.me.uk/toolkits/ ⭐️ to see both. #LiveMoreDoMore #CreateYourFuture…

With the Lake District having been named as the most romantic place in the UK ahead of Valentines Day tomorrow, we thought we would take a look at some of the places and people we love in the Lakes. Where in the Lakes would you say is the most romantic spot? 📸 @stephengarnettphotography includes @windermerejetty…

Coffee as an art form? Our Creative Champion Kane of @theclubhousecoffee launched his own, roasted in house coffee on Friday. He is now an SCA (speciality coffee association) qualified roaster and has perfected a single origin Rwandan coffee. You can perfect your own coffee technique at his barista training course on the 28 February and…

Forget LA and The Oscars. This year film-lovers will flock to Skipton. We want young people to stay in and move to the Lakes and Dales. Our Year 1 research told us that one thing young people are passionate about is film. That’s why we’ve partnered with @_wildrumpus on @hinterlandsfestival which is in Skipton in…

“I really enjoyed the other night, it was so lovely to get together with other young creatives and catch up with friends I already knew! It was also so productive and interesting to hear what other people thought of the area”. Across Kendal, Bentham and Settle young people are joining @decopublique to co-design @thefold2020 –…

There’s been so much to share with you, we are only a quarter of the way through our 20 pics for 2020! These guys were the winners in the Young Filmmakers competition @hinterlandsfestival last year. There were so many entries, we were really inspired. Captured by @stephengarnettphotography . . . #livemoredomore #arts #culture #film #filmfestival…

It’s not long now until @aerialfestival At Sporties, Ambleside Tavern on 28 March you can see three artists from Cumbria who have achieved greatness or are standing on that cusp. Atic Records based in Barrow is home to legendary producer Aim who will be playing a vinyl only set, joined by label mate Niko performing…

Earlier this year @theharrogategirl wrote a blog about her experience of Settle and Skipton – places in the Dales where you can live more and do more. She was really inspired by the exhibition ‘Life in Our Hands’ and this month is the last month you can see it @settle.stories Read her blog via the…

We’ve had a great day @the_dalesbridge talking to 35 organisations about Live More Do More and how this resource can help all of us. We will be sharing more about this online over the coming weeks so if you weren’t there- don’t worry! Thanks to all who came and made it a truly collaborative day.…

“Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. Let’s make sure the creative talent of every person in every village, town and city can flourish.” Arts Council England, 27 January 2020. Inspired by @aceagrams new strategy, #LetsCreate more and do more together to make those opportunities available #livemoredomore . . . #LetsCreate #Arts #Culture #ace #artists #creatives…

Some last-minute places have become available on our free workshop – Learn More, Do More. Taking place this Thursday at The Dalesbridge, Austwick it’s a chance to learn about how we are putting the Lakes and Dales on the map in an inspiring new way. Find out more about our #LiveMoreDoMore campaign and what you…

As part of @aerialfestival Hayden Thorpe and Deep Throat Choir present: 2020. 2020 is a choral piece written in response to the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg. It will be performed at dawn at the stone circle and will make its way through the South Lakes in a series of free, public performances on Saturday…

“Opportunities in the creative sector are often self-employed and this is why we have included business tips in our toolkits to help equip young people with commercial skills for running their own enterprises in a professional way.” Have you seen Create Your Future yet? Our new resource for developing your career in the creative sector…

The Watch This Space project you’ve read about in The Observer & heard about on BBC Radio 4 is in Settle @settle.stories this week. Song Surgery will be rehearsing all day with students from Bradford College and Sita Brand from Settle Stories. During the afternoon the group will be working with Struan Leslie, dramaturg (and…