Lancashire wildlife, local walks & events

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Artist profile - Sculptor Tony Bentley

Wed, 10:01 Words and photographs: Irene Amiet

An artist from Great Harwood has broken free from the 9-5 and is enjoying his new-found freedom

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How Staveley became a popular centre for small innovative businesses

Mon, 08:47 WORDS: Mike Glover PHOTOGRAPHS: Milton Haworth

Staveley Mill Yard is home to 40 businesses providing 400 jobs.

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Lancashire walk - Scorton and the Wyre Way

Mon, 08:46 Words AND PHOTOGRAPHS: John Lenehan

This visit to Scorton in the beautiful Trough of Bowland recalls childhood holidays.

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Win Win a Christmas stay for two worth over £900

Thursday, October 22, 2020

A superb three night festive break at the Ye Olde Bell in Retford

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6 great woodland walks in Lancashire

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Spectacular Cliviger George by John Lenehan

A selection of walks close to Lancashire’s woodlands and forests.

NOTE: Safeguarding against the coronavirus is likley to be a part of everyday life for the forseeable future. We advise that two metres social distancing and checking the latest guidelines are the best course of action.

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Love My Beach - the volunteers keeping the Fylde coast clean

Monday, October 19, 2020 Words: Paul Mackenzie - Photographs: Kirsty Thompson

There’s plenty to smile about in Lytham and St Annes where even a tough summer for the beaches could have a silver lining.

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Lytham

Meet Martyn Hanks - an artist who has travelled the world with his brushes and paints

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

The Penwortham-based artist has painted in 150+ countries and shares tips to help you get started

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Hope Technology - Barnoldswick’s cycle pioneers

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

Ian Wetherill putting a Hope bike through its paces in the Lancashire countryside

This has been a big year for Hope Technology in Barnoldswick and they have even bigger plans for the future

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5 great waterfall walks in the Lake District

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Words and photographs: Vivienne Crow

Aira Force PICTURE CREDIT: VIVIENNE CROW

Feel the force and explore some of Lakeland’s most dramatic scenery

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Lake District

Is this one of the most dog-friendly stately homes in Lancaster?

Monday, October 12, 2020 Emily Rothery

Bess in the gardens at Holker Hall. Picture by Lucy Cavendish

Holker Hall at Cark-in-Cartmel has acres of grounds to explore with your four-legged friends

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Wildlife

Exploring the wonderful world of worms

Thursday, October 8, 2020 Ellen Sherlock

Where would we be without worms? The Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Ellen Sherlock digs in her garden to find out

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How to get your dream job working in conservation

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Trainees at workon the mosslands for the Carbon Landscape Partnership

Practical experience can be key to landing your dream job in conservation, says Becky Royce of the Carbon Landscape Partnership.

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Lindsay McCrae - the cameraman whose work takes him to the extremes

Monday, September 14, 2020 Suzanne Elsworth

Lindsay McCrae started watching birds in the Lake District as a young boy and he is now one of the most well-travelled wildlife cameramen in the business.

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Salmon fishing in Accrington - the people changing Lancashire’s rivers

Friday, August 21, 2020 Louise Bryning

The Ribble Rivers Trust is helping salmon and trout reach Accrington and Burnley (C) Wild & Free/Getty Images/iStockphoto

New fish passes mean salmon and trout can reach parts of our rivers they’ve not visited for centuries

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6 great nature reserves for walking in Lancashire

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Brockholes Nature Reserve by Vijay Arogyasami

Walking is a great way to stay active, lose weight and to get to know the wild and wonderful world around us.

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Photography

Lindsay McCrae - the cameraman whose work takes him to the extremes

Monday, September 14, 2020 Suzanne Elsworth

Lindsay McCrae started watching birds in the Lake District as a young boy and he is now one of the most well-travelled wildlife cameramen in the business.

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Doorstep Portrait - photography of Lancashire residents during the lockdown

Monday, June 29, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

Andrew and Kila Redfearn with daughters Grace and Clara

Photographer Roger Moore has been recording families in lockdown in their gardens

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Join In How to produce stunning night photography from your garden

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Garden Star Trails in Cranleigh by Martin Bamford

Photo opportunities in the countryside may be a little limited while the lockdown is in effect, but you can find inspiration in the heavens.

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ThereWithYou photography

Places

How Staveley became a popular centre for small innovative businesses

Mon, 08:47 WORDS: Mike Glover PHOTOGRAPHS: Milton Haworth

Staveley Mill Yard is home to 40 businesses providing 400 jobs.

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Love My Beach - the volunteers keeping the Fylde coast clean

Monday, October 19, 2020 Words: Paul Mackenzie - Photographs: Kirsty Thompson

There’s plenty to smile about in Lytham and St Annes where even a tough summer for the beaches could have a silver lining.

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Lytham

Is this one of the most dog-friendly stately homes in Lancaster?

Monday, October 12, 2020 Emily Rothery

Holker Hall at Cark-in-Cartmel has acres of grounds to explore with your four-legged friends

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Meet Michael Wilson - the Queen’s Guide to the Sands on Morecambe Bay

Monday, October 12, 2020 Words: Paul Mackenzie - Photographs: Milton Haworth

Queen's Guide to the Sands, Michael Wilson in Morecambe Bay

It’s been a frustrating year for the new Queen’s Guide to the Sands who hasn’t been able to lead any walks, but has spent plenty of time in Morecambe Bay.

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Morecambe

What’s different about this Lancaster war memorial?

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Louise Bryning

Davis Redmore, Neil Tomlinson, Stefanie Gray (Lancaster City Council), Richard Evans, Margaret Wiggins, Andy Halladay, Paul Wiggins and Claire Duff

Miss Whalley’s Field was left to the people of Lancaster after World War One

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Walks

Lancashire walk - Scorton and the Wyre Way

Mon, 08:46 Words AND PHOTOGRAPHS: John Lenehan

This visit to Scorton in the beautiful Trough of Bowland recalls childhood holidays.

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6 great woodland walks in Lancashire

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

A selection of walks close to Lancashire’s woodlands and forests.

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5 great waterfall walks in the Lake District

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Words and photographs: Vivienne Crow

Feel the force and explore some of Lakeland’s most dramatic scenery

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Lake District

6 of the best October walks in Lancashire

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Haymaking near Levens, south Kendal by Jane Watson

We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during October. NOTE: Safeguarding against the coronavirus is likley to be a part of everyday life for the forseeable future. We advise that two metres social distancing and checking the latest guidelines are the best course of action.

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