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THE 2021 Lakeland Book of the Year longlist has been announced, showcasing amazing literary talent inspired by the landscapes, history and culture of the Lake District, Cumbria. The Coronavirus pandemic and national lockdowns of 2020 highlighted to many the importance of natural spaces. From guides highlighting how to enjoy wild swimming and other activities safely, amazing stories of Lake District figures and traditions plus fantastic fictional tales set across Cumbria, the area continues to inspire writing in almost every discipline. The county’s contribution to national fields is a...

Speakers for the 2021 Keswick Mountain Festival have been revealed.

There’s no business like sow business as gardeners rush for seeds by Agnes Stevenson © Andrew Cawley Agnes Stevenson Demand for seeds for people to grow their own fruit, vegetables and flowers has rocketed after gardening proved one of the big hits of lockdown. The surge in the ­popularity of growing your own has triggered the highest demand ever seen by seed sellers. Mail order companies and those selling online have had a bumper start to the season and some have been struggling to keep up with demand. Real Seeds, a firm ­selling heirloom vegetable seeds, had to temporarily suspen...

The highs and the lows over 20 years of Gardener's Question Time The success of Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’ is down to the knowledge of its experts, its audience – and a healthy dose of banter 30 January 2021 • 12:00pm The panellists on Gardeners’ Question Time never know what sort of query is going to be thrown at them by the programme’s audience Credit: Trevor Taylor I remember the day in 1997 when the producer of Gardeners’ Question Time first contacted me and asked if we could meet. Trevor Taylor (of Taylor Made Broadcasts) had taken over at short notice wh...

As the Government encourages everyone to stay home to help protect the NHS and save lives many lovers of Cumbria and the Lake District have been turning to the written word to transport themselves to the county. From the poems of Wordsworth, through to the enchanting stories and illustrations of Beatrix Potter, as well as contemporary poems, guides and novels the Lake District has always inspired world-class writing. With travel currently off the cards the wide range of lakes-inspired literature has become a much-needed outlet for many counting down the days until they can visit the cou...