Hmm... anyone in Cumbria? Prob a bit of a long shot!

[chicaguapa]

I'm in the north Lakes, near Keswick. If anyone's in this area that wants to meet up, let me know.

I have a DD (2.5) and due in Nov with 2nd.

[Janh]

I know roisin is in Barrow, but that could hardly be further from you and still in the Lakes!

Katherine is in Cumbria too I think and I'm sure there's somebody else in Cumbria too. I'm in Ribble Valley - SE of Lancaster, but could manage a S Cumbria meet-up. Kendal maybe?

[roisin]

Hiya! As JanH said, I'm in Barrow - bit of a long way from you though!

[chatee]

i'm in carlisle.....
oh no will this snippet of info give away my identity if i tell where my waters broke????
i have a dd age 3.5 and a baby son born on the 26/02/04

[Marina]

chicaguapa, chatee, my parents live in Carlisle and used to live in Cockermouth. Coming up in the summer, will drop you a line then. Susanmt is also down for the Keswick Convention about then.
Katherine's mum is in the Lakes - Katherine herself is Peak District I think.
Chatee, did you make the local papers or something? My mind is boggling (Tullie House? Bitz Park? Sands Centre??)
I reall envy Lakeland mumsnetters. I love Cumbria, rain (mostly) or shine.

[chicaguapa]

Well I'm in Cockermouth so if anyone's in the area, drop me a line.

[chatee]

oh no,
i know cockermouth really well as dh is from there and most of his family are still there....this is sure to blow my cover..

[Janh]

May Day bank hol, anyone?

From the National Trust website:

Event : Family Day
Venue : Sizergh (in Cumbria)
Date(s) : Monday 3 May 2004
Description : Children's activities
Contact : 01539 560070
Notes : Normal admission times and charges plus nominal charges for attractions Tel. 015395 60070

Am googling other stuff so bear with me.

[roisin]

We went there once, but it wasn't open I'll go and check the diary.

[misdee]

we're going up to cumbria in july for a bad taste bbq. leave u with that thought and see what u make of it.

[Janh]

Here's another, in Easter hols, from the Lake District National Park Authority:

The Playbus at Brockhole

Date: 15 April 2004
Category: Children and Family
Grade: Not Graded
Description: Special event with South Lakeland District Council for National Play Day. Come along and join in the fun. Numbers are limited but places can be booked on the day with playbus staff Tel: 07971658339. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration of Event: Sessions last 1 hour
Start Time: 10:00 am,11:15 am, 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm
Start Point: Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole
Price Child 50p
Grid Ref: 390010

Brockhole is great, went on a school trip there once, huge grounds, adventure playground etc

[Janh]

May Day weekend again:

Sat 1 - Mon 3 May 2004 Family Fun Day South Tynedale Railway
The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria 11:00 to 16:45 01434 382828

Trains leave Alston at 11:00,12:00,13:45,15:00 and 16:15. Return from Kirkhaugh at 11:30;12:30,14:15,15:30 and 16:45.

[Janh]

roisin, LOL at the castle being shut! Our nearest NT property is Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley, the first time we went that was shut too. (Misread handbook.)

One at half-term :

Wed 2 Jun 2004 Newt Watch
Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria
11:00 to 16:00 017683 61893

Peer into the pond to see what you can discover.
Admission Details
Adult £2.75, children £1.30, family £6.80.

[Tetley]

Chicaguapa - I'm sometimes up that way as my sister lives in Threlkeld (her fiancee is from Cockermouth.

I used to live in Keswick years ago, so know the area well. My parents are in Kendal now so we're still regular visitors to Cumbria.

We're up there this weekend, but lots of family so will be busy. Next time we're heading your way I'll try to remember to get in touch, & will also keep an eye out for any meetups