Matthew Graham

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew Graham

Katie, is the first locomotive built by Sir Arthur for the Eaton Hall Railway in 1896 and now owned by the Ravenglass and Eskdale Preservation Society. The celebration, The Greatest Gathering, showcases the rich history and significance of narrow-gauge trains in the wider railway story over the past 200 years. The Greatest Gathering will take place at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site from Friday 1 August to Sunday 3 August, and will show more than 50 rolling stock exhibits.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew Graham

Foxy's Adventure Golf (Image: Supplied) As summer is in full swing, and a heatwave is hitting the county, it’s the perfect time to explore the Lake District, with friends and family. Getting the kids out of the house can be hard, but activities and games in a picturesque location could be the remedy. One activity that we are highlighting is mini golf, a fun, family friendly activity that can potentially turn into fierce competition.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew Graham

Water vole plea (Image: NQ) WEST Cumbria Rivers Trust is asking the public to share past sightings of water voles, as part of a plan to return them to our rivers. Water voles, known as Ratty after ‘The Wind in the Willows’, have become rare and the trust is in need of help to find their historical habitats. Project officer Izzie Mullin said: “We know official records are scarce, but we believe Ratty’s relatives were once widespread in West Cumbria.

1 week ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Matthew Graham

The Solway Aviation Museum has announced the first annual 'Festival of Aviation Art', which will take place at the museum. The event is set to take place on Saturday, August 2. The aim of the festival is to showcase some of the “fantastic” aviation art that people have created. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to purchase the pieces of art.

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew Graham

Levens Hall and Gardens, an Elizabethan estate in the South Lakes (Image: Levens Hall) The UK has been called “a nation of gardeners”, and Cumbria is home to some stunning options for families to visit. Across the county, you’ll find everything from majestic, landscaped spaces at grand stately homes to woodland walks. Therefore, we have listed the five gardens you must visit, if you have a green-thumb, a love for flowers or just looking for a day out.