As the tweet says, a truly inspirational endeavour – Skiddaw is quite a challenge for anyone, let alone someone who’s been paralysed. trekwear Truly inspirational! Mark Harding, a paralysed soldier plans to walk up Lake District Peak for the Army Benevolent Fund http://t.co/RrxwHGJo Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:01:58 PM
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Mark Harding, a paralysed soldier plans to walk up Lake District Peak for the Army Benevolent Fund
September 12, 2012 by
Andy Murray delights Lake District Tennis fans by winning US Open
September 11, 2012 by
Take heart all ye who have laboured for decades, double faulting, hitting the ball long or into the net and throwing up dodgy drop shots. Andy Murray leads the way and shows us that even a man with goofy teeth and hair can triumph. I salute you Andy Murray, 5th Grand Slam final and if […]
Lake District 13 Hour Mountain Rescue
September 10, 2012 by
Another rescue – I’m familiar with the area but wouldn’t set off to go scrambling on Lingmell at 7.30pm at this time of year Lake District hikers saved after 13-hour rescue – BBC News news.google.com BBC NewsLake District hikers saved after 13-hour rescue BBC News The three men, all in their 20s, became disorientated while […]
Dragons Den Star buys Sharrow Bay
September 10, 2012 by
The Lake District hotel Sharrow Bay has been purchased by James Caan of Dragon’s Den fame. Dragon takes over Lake District’s luxury foodie nook – The Guardian (blog) news.google.com The Guardian (blog)Dragon takes over Lake District’s luxury foodie nookThe Guardian (blog)The latest chapter in the colourful story of the Sharrow Bay hotel on Ullswater […]
A New Peter Rabbit Story Arrives in the Lake District
September 7, 2012 by
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, written by Oscar-winning actress and screen writer Emma Thompson is the 24th tale to be added to the existing collection of Peter Rabbit stories. It is the first time that Frederick Warne has published an additional title to the series which Beatrix Potter wrote between 1902 and 1930. Thompson, […]