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Thread: pensioners concessionary passes
Post: RE: pensioners concessionary passes
| Bus passes can be used on all Stagecoach buses after 9.30am up until (I think) 11pm. |
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Travelling to and around Keswick |
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08-03-2012, 12:21 AM |
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Thread: Wedding.....
Post: RE: Wedding.....
| Two places that spring to mind are the Derwentwater Hotel at Portinscale (although it is now a Shearings hotel) or maybe talk to the Swinside Inn, as they are in the Valley and they do functions in th... |
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kelvyn |
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22-01-2012, 06:19 PM |
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Thread: Caravans. Cottages or Lodges.
Post: RE: Caravans. Cottages or Lodges.
| You don't say how many in your party, but that is prime holiday time, so rates do tend to be higher.
If you check out this search you may find something. Also have a look on www.countrycaravans.co.uk... |
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kelvyn |
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20-06-2011, 11:16 PM |
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Thread: What's happening to buses?
Post: RE: What's happening to buses?
| Jim, unfortunately the summer timetables have not yet been published, but it looks like the only significant change is the withdrawal of the Osprey Bus, which ran weekends and scholl holidays, April t... |
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kelvyn |
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21-03-2011, 08:16 PM |
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Thread: How to get to Caldbeck??
Post: RE: How to get to Caldbeck??
| It has just been announced on the Cumbria County Council site that the 620 and 961 bus services are being withdrawn from April. I guess that only leaves the Caldbeck Rambler as a way to get to Caldbec... |
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kelvyn |
Travelling to and around Keswick |
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06-03-2011, 07:24 PM |
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Thread: How to get to Caldbeck??
Post: RE: How to get to Caldbeck??
| Problem is that we don't yet have the summer timetable and don't know if any of these will be withdrawn. But based on last year, you have the 961 from Penrith on a Tuesday, the 620 from Carlisle on a ... |
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kelvyn |
Travelling to and around Keswick |
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06-03-2011, 03:48 PM |
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Thread: Sailing on Derwentwater
Post: RE: Sailing on Derwentwater
| There is public launching at Kettlewell car park not far from the Borrowdale youth hostel - but this is likely to be busy & is mainly used for kayaks/canoes. There are log barriers to pvent cars d... |
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kelvyn |
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22-07-2010, 05:24 PM |
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Thread: Camping (tent) accomodation
Post: Re: Camping (tent) accomodation
| Hollows Farm just says "No single sex groups" So a mixed group may be OK? http://www.hollowsfarm.co.uk/?a=campsites
Or how about a camping barn? |
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kelvyn |
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17-04-2010, 04:25 PM |
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Thread: Looking for a 4 night break at New Year
Post: Re: Looking for a 4 night break at New Year
| I guess you have found somewhere by now. If not have a look at <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.keswick.org">www.keswick.org</a><!-- w --> where you can search fo... |
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kelvyn |
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03-11-2009, 10:33 PM |
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Thread: castlerigg stone circle/summer solstice
Post: Re: castlerigg stone circle/summer solstice
| If the celebration at Castlerigg is to be held at the same time as Stonehenge then it will be the night of Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st.
There is a Cumbrian Druid Order website at <!-- m --><... |
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kelvyn |
Activities in and around Keswick |
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04-06-2009, 10:40 AM |
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Thread: Best way to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Keswick?
Post: Re: Best way to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to...
| Also the X4 bus runs to Keswick from Penrith. That increases the options. :) |
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kelvyn |
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30-04-2009, 04:59 PM |
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Thread: Best restaurant in Keswick
Post: Re: Best restaurant in Keswick
| brendya Wrote:What restaurant would you recommend in Silver Spring MD ..... Thanks for any tips!
I think you will have to Google for that, as Maryland is a few thousand miles away from Keswick in the... |
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kelvyn |
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30-04-2009, 04:57 PM |
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Thread: Swan Inn
Post: Re: Swan Inn
| The Swan, a 17th century coaching inn, was in Thornthwaite, just to the North West of Keswick. I say was, because about 3 years ago it was unfortunately closed as an Inn and converted into holiday apa... |
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kelvyn |
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16-02-2009, 01:12 PM |
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Thread: Mobility Scooter Hire
Post: Re: Mobility Scooter Hire
| Keswick Motor Company on Lake Road have mobility scooters but I don't know if they hire them out. Maybe worth a call - 01768 772 064 |
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kelvyn |
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18-01-2009, 02:13 PM |
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Thread: Chimney Sweep
Post: Re: Chimney Sweep
| Recommended to me was Les Strong, 07890 764243 but have not needed a sweep myself.
Advertising in this week's Reminder is Neil Beaty - 078359 76030 |
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kelvyn |
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18-01-2009, 02:09 PM |
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Thread: Overspill from Millbeck Towers
Post: Re: Overspill from Millbeck Towers
| Doug, there is other accommodation in the Millbeck or Applethwaite area. If you go to http://www.keswick.org you can search for suitable places in that area. |
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kelvyn |
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14-11-2008, 05:20 PM |
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Thread: GP Abraham - Victorian photographer
Post: Re: GP Abraham - Victorian photographer
| RTomSizemore Wrote:Is anyone aware of the value of such originals?
In 1995 around 500 of Abraham's photographic plates were autioned here, and other lots have been auctioned since. I spoke to a local... |
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kelvyn |
Activities in and around Keswick |
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12-10-2008, 12:10 PM |
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Thread: a dissapointing experience
Post: Re: a dissapointing experience
| Tom, that must have been a disappointment, but obviously people still use that campsite despite (or because of) the lack of modern facilities. I would assume that the site is not part of a Nationally ... |
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kelvyn |
General chat |
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12-10-2008, 11:58 AM |
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Thread: Mr Vickies Chutneys???
Post: Re: Mr Vickies Chutneys???
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The stall was Mr Vikkis - and the website is <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.mrvikkis.co.uk">http://www.mrvikkis.co.uk</a><!-- m --> where you can place an o... |
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kelvyn |
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27-11-2007, 12:03 AM |
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Thread: Annual Christmas Fair
Post: Annual Christmas Fair
| Keswick's Christmas Fair takes place this year on Sunday 2nd December. This event is always a fun time for all the family with stalls selling festive goods, food, drink and other items all in aid of c... |
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kelvyn |
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09-11-2007, 01:44 PM |
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Thread: Worse Restaurant in Keswick
Post: Re: Worse Restaurant in Keswick
| Sad to hear about the Red Fort. It was good when it first opened and we went there quite a lot. Last time I was there was about 4 years ago. I did not think it was as good then as it used to be. We go... |
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kelvyn |
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30-06-2007, 11:58 AM |
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Thread: Keswick to Shap
Post: Re: Keswick to Shap
| You will need to take the X4 or X5 from Keswick to Penrith and the the 106/107 from Penrith to Shap. Timetables are on <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-tran... |
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kelvyn |
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15-06-2007, 10:21 PM |
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Thread: BASSENTHWAITE FESTIVAL 1-2 JUNE 2007
Post: Re: BASSENTHWAITE FESTIVAL 1-2 JUNE 2007
| That is a busy weekend, with the Keswick Beer Festival, the Holker Hall garden show and Elton John appearing in Carlisle - and no doubt a lot more!
If we can make it, will tickets be available at the ... |
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kelvyn |
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23-05-2007, 08:31 PM |
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Thread: What osprey news
Post: [b]Update:[/b] There are now 3 eggs in the nest. N...
| Update: There are now 3 eggs in the nest. Not all may hatch, but we will see, with the first due at the beginning of June. |
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kelvyn |
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07-05-2007, 07:06 PM |
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Thread: What osprey news
Post: So far I know that two eggs have been laid by the ...
| So far I know that two eggs have been laid by the new female. The previous female has not shown up yet - so may not appear at all this year. The webcam has been playing up so the images are not appear... |
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kelvyn |
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07-05-2007, 09:46 AM |
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Thread: Five couples for 19 May
Post: You'll have great difficulty finding anywhere that...
| You'll have great difficulty finding anywhere that will take such a large party outside of the larger hotels. Even if they have rooms available they are unlikely to accept a single night stay over a b... |
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kelvyn |
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07-05-2007, 09:40 AM |
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Thread: Building at Thirlmere
Post: Now that the Forestry Commision have cleared a lot...
| Now that the Forestry Commision have cleared a lot of trees from the east side of Thirlmere the building is more obvious. It is the pumping station for the reservoir, although it probably does not "pu... |
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kelvyn |
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16-04-2007, 11:01 PM |
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Thread: Swimming Pool
Post: The nearest pool for swimming rather than playing ...
| The nearest pool for swimming rather than playing is at Cockermouth, timetable is here.
A little further away is the pool in the new Penrith Leisure Centre. Information here.
Hope this helps. |
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kelvyn |
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20-03-2007, 06:34 PM |
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Thread: Buses at New Year
Post: Buses will be running a normal Sunday timetable un...
| Buses will be running a normal Sunday timetable until 7-8pm on Sunday evening, with no service after that. No buses on Monday, 1st January and then back to normal for Tuesday. |
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kelvyn |
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30-12-2006, 08:47 PM |
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Thread: Best restaurant in Keswick
Post: Defining "best" is always difficult, as we all loo...
| Defining "best" is always difficult, as we all look foor different things in a restaurant. For us, the best is Lucas, where you will find really tasty Italian dishes served in a friendly atmosphere an... |
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kelvyn |
Local issues |
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22-12-2006, 06:16 PM |
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Thread: Information on Cottage in Naddle Keswick
Post: I don't know of one called "Stone Cottage" but the...
| I don't know of one called "Stone Cottage" but there are a couple of cottages close to Dalebottom Farm in Naddle - see the link on this page. |
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kelvyn |
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10-12-2006, 02:20 PM |
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Thread: Wacky House in Millbeck
Post: I wonder if you mean Millbeck Towers, which is own...
| I wonder if you mean Millbeck Towers, which is owned by the National Trust and available as a self catering "cottage"? There is a pic in this Guardian article. |
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kelvyn |
General chat |
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03-10-2006, 02:55 PM |
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Thread: Keswick Mountain Festival
Post: Hi Jim
Yes, the Keswick Mountain festival looks...
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Yes, the Keswick Mountain festival looks like being an exciting event for anyone interested in th great outdoors! It will take place 16th to 19th May next year, with a large range of different... |
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kelvyn |
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16-09-2006, 08:56 PM |
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Thread: B&B's in or around Keswick
Post: Hi Darren
Squirrel Lodge is a nice small B&B on...
| Hi Darren
Squirrel Lodge is a nice small B&B on Eskin Street, an easy walk to the town centre and Derwentwater. Pat and Joh who own the B&B are nice people. There are plenty of meal options i... |
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kelvyn |
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02-09-2006, 09:23 AM |
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Thread: Elderly Visitors
Post: Alan, there really is a lot to see and do here tha...
| Alan, there really is a lot to see and do here that does not involve extreme exercise! The scenery is just something of which older people never tire. many a content hour can be spent by a lakeside, o... |
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kelvyn |
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21-08-2006, 05:38 PM |
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Thread: Are there Internet Cafes in Keswick?
Post: I seem to remember that Brysons cafe (above the br...
| I seem to remember that Brysons cafe (above the bread/cake shop) advertised wifi. There is also net access in the Java chocolate & coffee shop by the Moot Hall. |
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kelvyn |
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20-07-2006, 04:58 PM |
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Thread: Other events in July?
Post: There is a lot to do in Keswick at any time! See <...
| There is a lot to do in Keswick at any time! See <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.keswickplus.co.uk/events.html">http://www.keswickplus.co.uk/events.html</a><!-- m -... |
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kelvyn |
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18-07-2006, 09:16 PM |
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Thread: Beer festival 2007?
Post: James
The 11th Keswick Beer Festival should tak...
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The 11th Keswick Beer Festival should take place on the first weekend in June 2007, which will be 1st & 2nd. I hope that next year's festival weekend weather will be as good as it was this ... |
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kelvyn |
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13-06-2006, 10:51 AM |
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Thread: restaurant for getting engaged
Post: Holbeck Ghyll should be good, as they have 3 AA Ro...
| Holbeck Ghyll should be good, as they have 3 AA Rosettes and a Michelin Star. I have not eaten there - if I want to really push the boat and impress I would probably go to the Sharrow Bay, which also ... |
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kelvyn |
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23-05-2006, 11:00 PM |
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Thread: restaurant for getting engaged
Post: I would probably go for Overwater Hall at Ireby. I...
| I would probably go for Overwater Hall at Ireby. It is a hotel where really good cuisine is served in the restaurant. See <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.overwaterhall.co.uk"&g...; |
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kelvyn |
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11-05-2006, 03:45 PM |
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Thread: Easter break - where to stay?
Post: Wow you have left this late! Go over to the Keswic...
| Wow you have left this late! Go over to the Keswick Tourism Association site at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.keswick.org">http://www.keswick.org</a><!-- m -->... |
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10-04-2006, 12:12 PM |
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Thread: looking for restored 2 wheel stone mill
Post: I have thought about this and cannot recall a 2 wh...
| I have thought about this and cannot recall a 2 wheel mill being restored in the immediate Keswick area over the last 15 years.
I wonder if you mean the Little Salkeld Mill in the Eden Valley about 2... |
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kelvyn |
General chat |
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25-03-2006, 11:59 PM |
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Thread: Looking for walking companions
Post: Hi Kathryn
A good way to meet other walkers is ...
| Hi Kathryn
A good way to meet other walkers is to join one or two of the daily guided rambles which leave from the Moot Hall in Keswick every day during the "season". These are usually small parties,... |
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kelvyn |
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25-03-2006, 11:44 PM |
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Thread: Snow photos
Post: Jim
No snow at the moment worth speaking of. Bu...
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No snow at the moment worth speaking of. But that is no reason not to come over to Keswick. :D |
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27-11-2005, 10:41 AM |
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Thread: Keswick Bonfire Display
Post: The bonfire/fireworks display is this Saturday, 29...
| The bonfire/fireworks display is this Saturday, 29th October. Bonfire lit at 6.45pm and fireworks are scheduled to start at 7pm (although they always seem to be a little later than the scheduled time)... |
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28-10-2005, 02:15 PM |
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Thread: my love of Keswick
Post: Hello to you too!
I always used to holiday up h...
| Hello to you too!
I always used to holiday up here in Keswick - and then 16 years ago we left "real jobs" and bought a guest house in the town. We are still here - although have now moved a little wa... |
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kelvyn |
General chat |
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16-08-2005, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: Derwent Bay Bears
Post: Steve, I believe their lease ran out or something ...
| Steve, I believe their lease ran out or something like that. They have planning permission to open up a new workshop over Penrith Way. Their products can still be seen (& bought) from their shop i... |
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22-07-2005, 11:22 PM |
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Thread: Poet stained glass window.
Post: Hi Lynn
The Poet windows were part of the Royal...
| Hi Lynn
The Poet windows were part of the Royal Oak Hotel in Keswick, which has been converted into shops and flats. The stained glass windows have been preserved and are to be seen in the employment... |
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19-07-2005, 11:54 AM |
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Thread: National Trust car parks
Post: Hi Gill
I have never seen a published list, but...
| Hi Gill
I have never seen a published list, but from memory here are a few:
[list]Skelwith Bridge
Loweswater (Crummock end)
Buttermere Village
Bowder Stone, Borrowdale
Great Wood, Keswick
Aira Force,... |
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kelvyn |
Travelling to and around Keswick |
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16-07-2005, 11:32 AM |
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Thread: Hot air balloon
Post: There are a couple of ballon operators, see high-a...
| There are a couple of ballon operators, see high-adventure.co.uk (can't get into their site at the moment) and blownaway.co.uk where the quoted price is £175
There used to be flights here in the N... |
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kelvyn |
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