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Out last post for #worldbicycleday is this shot from @stephengarnettphotography proving that you really can get up close to the countryside when you cycle in the superb Lakes and Dales! #cycling #countryliving #rurallife #gpld #lakes #dales

The next #gpld cycling commuter for #worldbicycleday is Ross who commutes from #Skipton to #Leeds “I don’t do it everyday- it’s fair to say I’m a fair weather cyclist!” Due to traffic on the outskirts of Leeds he doesn’t have to set off much earlier than when he drives and he gets to experience beautiful…

It’s #worldbicycleday and what better way to celebrate than by sharing some of the stunning commutes people in the Lakes and Dales do regularly by bike. Forget breathing in traffic fumes when you cycle to work here, it’s beautiful scenery and uninterrupted rides. Here’s Marek from @aureliuscycles on his commute through Linton on the way…

May was a PACKED month of cycling, music and film across the Lakes and Dales. Our first MOMENT OF THE MONTH however has to be Erland Cooper launching his second solo album at Plaza Cinema in Skipton (part of @hinterlandsfestival ). It included a Q & A with @bbcradio4 presenter Geoff Bird too! At the…

Big call out for Monday! Since asking you to contact us with your commutes to work by bike to share on World Bicycle Day we’ve had a few entries but none from women. If you commute to work by bike in the Lakes and Dales please do email a pic to hello@commskick.com or tag us…

Lakes Alive is back this year for another weekend of fantastic (and free!) world class contemporary art, spectacular happenings and participation. Save the date! 6 – 8 September! Have you been before or do you already have plans to go? Image @lakesalivefestival #festival #kendal #cumbria #lakedistrict #septemberuk #ukfestival #artsfestival

This time next week Chris Lackey will be joining us live from Keighley and Chad Fifer live from Los Angeles to chat and answer questions about all things podcasting. It will be our first open Q and A session on our Collective North hub space. It’s free but register at collective-north.co.uk The session will begin…

We’re excited to announce a creative residential for 18 – 25 year olds. Join us for PLAY,WORK,STAY. A space for you to develop your own ideas, skills, knowledge, confidence and networks to inspire the next stage of your creative career. From 27 – 29th September 2019. Learn more in the events section of our website.…

Did you enjoy the Wilder Hunt last weekend at Hinterlands? @hollymaephotos @hinterlandsfestival #GPLD #Film #Rural #Festival #Skipton #Dales

It’s World Bicycle Day on 3 June. How do you use your bike in the Lakes and Dales? Perhaps you have a stunning commute to work on it? Do let us know, we’d love to feature your cycling story! Thanks to Julia from Skipton based AKA for sending in a picture of her commute. .…

“You should really look at [film-making] like starting a band. It’s no different. I went to art school to study film, and the biggest take-away was meeting collaborators – people I now work with today.” A fascinating insight into the world of film-making from @jackbenjamingill who is originally from Skipton and whose film Lambing Season…

How did you spend the bank holiday weekend? There’s been so much going on, we’d love to see your photos. Whether you’ve been exploring the Lakes and Dales or are a business who did something different tag us in your pictures. Image @Stephengarnettphotography. . . . #bankholidayuk #dayoff #longweekend #gpld

So much talent and excitement at Hinterlands Festival last weekend. Thank you to everyone who made the event so enjoyable! @hinterlandsfestival #GPLD #Film #Rural #Festival #Skipton #Dales

Our events aim to give people under 35 the chance to network and collaborate. However, meeting up in person can be trickier in this rural region. That’s why we’ve created Collective North. An online community of creative professionals who meet, share information, and access advice and opportunities via Slack. It’s free to join, via registration…

Juliet Klottrup, from Newby, aspires to work with other local young creatives to produce a documentary film showing a portrait of the youth of the rural north. She is one of the recipients of our Branching Out and Acorn Funds and we can’t wait to hear how this idea progresses. Image @stephengarnettphotography. . . .…

We gave our Apprentice Holly the opportunity to be a photographer alongside professional events photographers at Hinterlands Festival last weekend! What a fantastic weekend it was & a great job she did @HinterlandsFest #HollyMaePhotos #GPLD #Film #Rural #Festival #Skipton #Dales

Last week we hosted the first event in our Future for Culture training programme at The Dalesbridge in Austwick. The new training scheme helps organisations use creative methods to achieve their goals and the first session was really inspiring. We’re proud to be bringing training like this to the region. Image credit Christopher Werrett. .…

PODCASTS We are launching Collective North by hosting our first open Q&A session on Thursday 6 June. Chris Lackey will be joining us live from Keighley and Chad Fifer live from LOS ANGELES to chat and answer questions about all things podcasting! Join us via the Collective North hub space. Free to join, access is…

What’s been your favourite bit of @HinterlandsFestival so far? It’s not over yet! Today’s highlights include Nausicäa of the Valley of the Wind, Free Solo, Tides, Happy As Lazzaro, Too Late to Die Young and that’s just the films! We’ll also find out what’s been voted the nation’s favourite rural film, who’s won the short…

What’s your plan for today? There’s so much to choose from at @hinterlandsfestival Join in with The Wilderhunt at @skiptoncastlewoods, try out your stunt skills at Aireville Park, take a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a film location manager at the Town Hall and that’s all before making your way to the Lost Horse…