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Cumbria News and TidbitsWe come across so many interesting Tidbits of Cumbria News that we want to share with you. Please do let us know if we have missed something and we will add it if we can. The newest Lake District and Cumbria articles will be at the top of the page - and each 'Cumbria News Snippet' gives you the opportunity to follow the link and read more of the article at the original source.
Windermere lake cruiser selected to take part in Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
This story comes viaCumbria 24. The Queen of the Lake owned by Windermere Lake Cruises and Captained by Ron Walker has been selected to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday June 3rd. Queen of the Lake, a traditional Windermere wooden launch is one of the vessels listed on the National register of Historic Vessels which will be travelling in the flotilla. Read the full article here
Is it me, or do the bells at Cartmel Priory sound different on New Year's Eve?
Fascinating report by The Guardian's Tony Greenwood on Cartmel Priory's muffled bell toll to ring out the old year before ringing joyously to bring in the new. Read Tony's full article on The Guardian website here
Winter Outdoor Ice Rink at Sizergh Castle
Do something different this winter - why not try the Winter Ice rink, at Sizergh Castle? A lovely romantic start to the Christmas season - Hot Chocolates and wonderful winter warming soups are available from the Sizergh Castle Cafe. Read more here
The John Ruskin Prize 2012
Lakeland legend, John Ruskin, has inspired a new Art Award - A new Look at NatureThe competition is open to UK residents over 18 years of age. The winner will have their work exhibited at Ruskin's former home, Brantwood, on the shores of Coniston in addition to being exhibited at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield. There is also a cash prize of £1000 Nine runners-up will be included in the exhibition of short-listed artists at Brantwood, and offered one night's accommodation to attend the Private View, where the winner will be announced on 7 September. Interested Artists should read full T & C for entry here. Please let us know if you enter - we would love to be able to link to a copy of your work here on the Discover Cumbria website.
Stay Toasty Warm in a Lake District Camping Pod
Go Lakes are offering a 25% discount on Camping Pods when you book on line on stays up to 29/02/12. 2 night minimum. Quote ADCP12 in the promotions code box.
Read our popular Camping Pod page to find out more about these fabulous camping alternatives or go directly to the Go Lakes website here
Behind the Scenes filming Swallow on Wild Cat Island
A fascinating insight into the making of the original Swallows and Amazons - by Sophie Neville, who played the character Titty. Ransome fans will be delighted to read her latest blog here
Prize-winning poetry by Martyn Halsall
Read Martyn's winning Poem and the full article by New Writing Cumbria
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