This is tonight in #Ilkley ! We're almost at capacity but can squeeze in one more if you'd like to join us for tonight's FREE Writing Group. Booking details below: 👇

Fabulous video by ⁦Kev Maslin⁩ of the #FundBritainsWaterways flotilla off the Palace of #Westminster yesterday, taking the message to government that we must fund our #canalsandrivers properly to make sure future generations can enjoy them

Thanks to all who supported.

Quick blast over Honister before breakfast service this morning to see the bluebells at #Rannerdale

Really proud of the brilliant Dr Penny Bradshaw , lizziwake and Danielle Ledbury for trio of longlist nominations at the Lakeland Book Awards

It's all go today.... The Lakeland Book Awards Longlist has just been announced - and oh look who is on there...

Our judges have been hard at work and are ready with this year's longlist!

Congratulations to all those included and commiserations to those that didn't quite make it.

For more info and tickets bit.ly/47Ju0aa

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#LakelandBookOfTheYear

Nothing quite compares to enjoying a warm summer's evening out on the water, particularly when coupled with one of our food or drink experiences! 😋

You can book tickets for one of our special evening cruises here: bit.ly/3UPyurG

📷 Ben Barden & Jago Miller

Have you ever thought of taking up lake swimming?
Our essential guide is your perfect companion for safe and peaceful swims in nature's calmer waters.
Click to read buff.ly/3ITK5gp 🏊‍♂️🌳
#LakeSwimming #SwimmingGuide

So looking forward to this! Thank you so so much! Moor Words Ilkley Emily Devane The Grove Bookshop VertebratePublishing 📖

#BookCommunity #WritingCommunity

To celebrate ⁦David Nicholls⁩’s hitting No1 with #YouAreHere , here’s a Hardback #Giveaway !

RT by noon tomorrow (Wednesday) for a chance to win the copy.

#competition #books ⁦Curtis Brown Books⁩

Happy publication day to Ethel Haythornthwaite, the countryside's Boudica (my words, Helen's biography is a lot better with its telling of the story) ... adventurebooks.com/products/ethel…

Wild Swimming Walks — if this is something you’d like to try, there’s a little more info here… sarahbanks.me/wildwords/wild…

The Ilkley Pool and Lido is currently operating at circa 280K deficit and is under threat of closure in the Bradford Council review of all leisure facilities.
Ilkley Pool and Lido Community group are trying to understand usage. Please do this survey surveymonkey.com/r/XP5BGWL

Sometimes the wind in the #LakeDistrict is not a friend to #paddleboarding 💨

In #SUPTheLakeDistrict I recommend walks around the lakes as a Plan B. This is one!

‘Majestic' #Ullswater Way one of the 'greatest circular walks in the UK' VertebratePublishing nwemail.co.uk/news/24298575.…

Affectionately known as the ‘graffiti grannies of Lisbon', Lata65 is a Portuguese org that runs workshops in street art for the over-65s-the oldest participant is 90-year-old Isaura Santos Costa #WomensArt

❓ What should we be aware of as we age?

As part of our bank holiday special all about ageing, NHS GP and broadcaster Dr Radha shared her advice.

From keeping active for bone health to forming relationships to help prevent loneliness - keep listening for her tips... ⬇️

“I can’t change the world but I can change the little bit around me” 🌿

A little less plastic in the river today & a lovely pootle in the sun. ☀️

The 2 Minute Foundation #2minutelitterpick #plasticpollution #paddleboarding #SUP

For more info: VertebratePublishing

adventurebooks.com

Sometimes the wind in the #LakeDistrict is not a friend to #paddleboarding 💨

In #SUPTheLakeDistrict I recommend walks around the lakes as a Plan B. This is one!

‘Majestic' #Ullswater Way one of the 'greatest circular walks in the UK' VertebratePublishing nwemail.co.uk/news/24298575.…

Wishing you a lovely day! 💜

#BankHolidayMonday #BookTwitter #SUP

Ten years ago today! 🎉

5th May 2014 - my parents wedding anniversary - I began my million metres, 2 HM & marathon #rowing challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of my Mum.

The support I received from X back then was incredible!

I even made it to the The Yorkshire Post 📰