Fond memories of Coniston Country Fair — pictures
The Coniston annual country fair in 1996 got off to a very brisk waddle. The opening event of the popular show was duck penning.
Andrew Thomas: 'It's good to see so many positive farming stories'
Interest in farming life in the region appears to be on the increase if the success of two recent television shows is anything to go by.
Hundreds step out for gruelling lakeside marathon
Marathon fever hit the United Kingdom in the early 1980s with races being held in towns and cities throughout the land.
When Radio 1's star DJs brought their hit rock n'roll roadshow to Cumbria in the 1990s – in pictures
The biggest ever Radio 1 Roadshow arrived at the Glebe at Bowness in July 1990 – and proved so popular that it returned several times in the following years.
Memories: Pulling together was key lesson at our rural primaries
WHEN you need a job doing, it's always good to know there are friends you can call on - as a host of village primary schools will testify.
Kendal's Rob Quarry on the inspirations in his sporting life
Andrew Thomas speaks to Kendal’s Rob Quarry about his rugby career, his successful business – and the people who inspired him.
