With only two weekends to go before the big day, how are you…

With only two weekends to go before the big day, how are you getting on with your Christmas shopping? If you’re out and about in Skipton, for today only, the brilliant @theclubhousecoffee are offering 2-4-1 on all hot drinks for that needed boost to get you through. Just show them this post to redeem. Please…

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WIN: With the amazing line-up announced last month, @aerialf…

WIN: With the amazing line-up announced last month, @aerialfestival are giving away 2x tickets to Hayden Thorpe at St Mary’s Church, Ambleside on 26th March 2020. Two simple steps to enter: ♥️1) Like this post 👋2) Make sure you’re following @aerialfestival and @greatplace_lakesanddales #LiveMoreDoMore  

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On the 12th day of December, Great Place gave to me, a whopp…

🎶On the 12th day of December, Great Place gave to me🎶, a whopping ⭐️40% discount⭐️ on bell tent hire from @borrowbelle – perfect for glamping, kids’ parties, weddings, retreats and more. TODAY ONLY so head over to @borrowbelle and book by emailing borrowbelle@gmail.com, quoting ‘GPLD’ in the subject line. . . . #LiveMoreDoMore . .…

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DAY TWO: With Christmas shows and pantos in full swing, Bada…

DAY TWO: With Christmas shows and pantos in full swing, Badapple Theatre are giving away a pair of tickets to The Snow Dancer, coming to Appletreewick Village Hall on 17th December.⭐️ Just like this post ⭐️and 🌨comment ‘Snow Dancer’🌨 to be in with your chance of winning. Winner announced on tomorrow so enter now! Tickets…

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Our 12 days of Christmas launch While it’s not quite the 12…

🚀Our 12 days of Christmas launch 🚀 While it’s not quite the 12days of Christmas (or even advent!), we’ve still got a bunch of exclusive offers, discounts and prizes to giveaway. To start us off, @alexanders_bar in Skipton are offering a complimentary Winter Pimms for your group when you book their Off Piste Pop-up Alpine…

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Excited to announce that @thefold2020 are bringing something…

Excited to announce that @thefold2020 are bringing something a little bit different to Kendal, Settle & Bentham next year. ⭐️Are you looking for something to do with your free-time and a place to meet friends and go to events? Maybe you are wanting to learn new skills and hear from young creatives who’ve made a…

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We supported @ludusdance’s Occupied Associate Artist Scheme …

We supported @ludusdance’s Occupied Associate Artist Scheme and it has been inspiring to read about the artist’s development in their latest blogpost. Louise has been supported to translate her vision into a successful Arts Council application. Louise hopes to tour her creation “Miss Baines” and if successful, it will take her to care homes for…

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Its another festive weekend here in the Lakes & Dales. As we…

Its another festive weekend here in the Lakes & Dales. As well as #Skipton Christmas Market this Sunday #KirkbyLonsdale also has a full-on ⭐️Christmas Fair⭐️ across the town. We love this guide designed by @manonthelune & QE StudioArt & Design Students. . . . #Christmas #LiveMoreDoMore #Art #Design

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It’s December, the month of giving, the most wonderful time …

⭐️It’s December, the month of giving, the most wonderful time of the year… and as a gift to you, we’ve teamed up with the very best of our partners to give you a daily present. Each day we’ll reveal an offer, discount or competition. Offers are limited and competitions only open for one day so…

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If you run a business, cultural organisation or are a creati…

If you run a business, cultural organisation or are a creative individual don’t forget to sign up to ⭐️Innovate Your Offer⭐️ – a free half day workshop to explore how we can work together in the future. It will be a fun, interactive afternoon designed to generate new ideas to encourage young people to live,…

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Remember when a film festival took over Skipton? @hinterland…

🎬Remember when a film festival took over Skipton? 🎬@hinterlandsfestival is BACK in 2020! The team will be out at the 🎄Christmas Markets🎄 in Skipton from today. You’ll be able to purchase Festival Passes & find out more about the programme. PLUS you can raid the dressing up box! #LiveMoreDoMore #Skipton #film #ChristmasMarket Image @stephengarnettphotography

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Instead of spending with big corporations this #BlackFriday …

Instead of spending with big corporations this #BlackFriday why not support the last day of @Justacard week? Born from the quote “If everyone who’d complimented our beautiful gallery had bought ‘just a card’ we’d still be open”. It encourages you to get out there and #supportlocal So, where do you recommend in the #Lakes &…

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Two days left to apply if you’re an artist, musician, theatr…

🚀Two days 🚀left to apply if you’re an artist, musician, theatre company, crafter or creative practitioner of any kind! @decopublique would love to hear from you with ideas for spaces across the Lakes and Dales as part of @thefold2020 A paid opportunity, read more on our news page. Link in Bio. . . . #artistopprtunity…

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“There’s no such thing as a free lunch”…well there is and …

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch”…well there is and it comes with an innovative new workshop too. ⭐️Innovate Your Offer⭐️ is a free half day workshop to explore how businesses, cultural organisations and young creatives can work together in the future. It will be a fun, interactive afternoon designed to generate new ideas…

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What are your plans this weekend? Tag us in and use #LiveMor…

What are your plans this weekend? Tag us in and use #LiveMoreDoMore We love to see what you are up to in the #LakesAndDales. Tomorrow at 7pm James Wilton and his company come to Bolton Abbey Village Hall. Brought to the area by @ruralartsthirsk with support from @skiptontownhall tickets are still available for this extraordinary…

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Watch This Space has two pilot projects running this weekend…

Watch This Space has two pilot projects running this weekend – allowing artists to collaborate and try new ideas in a space not previously used for arts practice. They aren’t open to the public but check out @watchthis_space_ to see what happens. #LiveMoreDoMore #watchthisspace #arts #artsprogress #artsopportunity #artspromote #artsdevelopment Image @antrobling

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Today, the first wave of artists were announced for @aerialf…

Today, the ⭐️first wave of artists ⭐️were announced for @aerialfestival 2020. A collaboration with Great Place: Lakes and Dales it will include; ✍️contemporary words and sounds👂, music, readings on the water and dancing into the night. All in venues across Ambleside and Grasmere – a region that inspires us to #LiveMoreDoMore Follow the festival now…

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Not long left to submit your expression of interest for The …

Not long left to submit your expression of interest for The Fold 2020. @decopublique seek applications from local and national practitioners who have an idea or piece of work that links with ⭐️The Fold ⭐️ initiative, a collaboration with us. We’re looking for artists, musicians, crafters, workshop facilitators, creative business owners and speakers to to…

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Great Place: Lakes and Dales are working to influence change…

Great Place: Lakes and Dales are working to influence changes that mean younger people have a choice. We don’t want them to feel like their only option to thrive is to live in a city. We’re doing loads of different things to achieve this and one programme includes funding businesses with creativity at their heart.…

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