 Here are the most recent news pages to find the latest and most up-to-date information about the Lake District and Cumbria via the BBC live feed, the current issues and discussions within the OFC itself as well as the most recent developments explored in detail which directly affect our members. Come back regularly to stay au fait with all things Lakeland. As always the content will be very much related to fellwalking.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 12 September 2007 |
 A new outbreak of Foot and Mouth has been confirmed in Egham, Surrey. It would appear that the outbreak could be linked to the previous infection sourced back to Pirbright in August. Let's hope that the government and farmers have the resolve to deal with this rural challenge. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Sunday, 09 September 2007 |
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 What a surprise! The Lake District has been voted as "Britain's Favourite View". ITV1 has been hosting a series of programmes examining classic locations around Britain which might deserve the title. From city scapes such as Edinburgh through to glorious views such as the Black Cuiillin of Skye, various celebrities have been championing their own cause.
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Written by J Hoye
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Wednesday, 05 September 2007 |
 The NT lease at White Moss Common and Silverthwaite car parks expires at the end of October 2007 and these two car parks will no longer be free for NT members to use. |
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Written by J Hoye
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Friday, 31 August 2007 |
 To celebrate their 60th anniversay, Keswick Mountain Rescue Team have launched their very own DVD titled Call Out featuring real life rescue footage. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 22 August 2007 |
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 After five years the Online Fellwalking Club, or OFC as it is known, now has a new website. In partnership James Hoye and Peter Burgess have gathered their collective skills to produce what is hoped will become the focus of the OFC along with the continued use of the message board. Not wanting to replace the current yahoo! message board, it is hoped that the new site will become a wealth of mountain interest for club membership and other visitors alike.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 22 August 2007 |
 The Lost Sheep issue 6 is now available. After the success of the launch at Honister on Saturday 11th August. This second issue is a veritable celebration of Alfred Wainwright in this year of the centenary of his birth. With the co-operation of Frances Lincoln, Millrace Books and 214fells.com we have produced a great club journal. I do hope you can get your hands on a copy with all the money going to AW's personal charity, the Wainwright Shelter - Kapellan. |
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Written by J Hoye
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Tuesday, 14 August 2007 |
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Roger and Ann Hiley's organised OFC meet at Honister was a roaring success and a great time was had by all. I would like to add my personal thanks to everyone who made the journey to Honister for making it such a very special weekend in such convivial company. Ann Hiley
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Written by J Hoye
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Tuesday, 14 August 2007 |
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According to a recent study by Queen's University Belfast, walking just three times a week brings health benefits that were previously associated with walking five times a week. |
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 Cicerone books have just published a new and inspirational book which, as Chris Bonnington states, 'is reflecting an exuberant affection for, and pleasure in, the exploration of the Cumbrian Fells.' The new book is Great Mountain Days in the Lake District and has been written by the Alfred Wainwright devotee Mark Richards. If you would like to receive 15% off the price of this book and free P&P then read on... |
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 Walking on mountains gives people in this club an immense amount of pleasure. The familiar haunts of The Lake District and other 'home' mountains give a feeling of security and of a re-acquaintance with old friends. Walking a familiar fell in changing seasons makes it like ascending the peak anew. However, it is new adventures which spark new vigour. As such the Hiley's recent jaunt with dog sleds in Alaska or James Batchelor's ascent of Kala Pattar in the Himalaya are two such adventures other less mortals might never consider. If you do get itchy feet to try out something new, you need a decent guidebook and I have found one particular publisher really useful. This is in no way a sponsored advertisement feature but a quick discussion on a great little publishing house. Do you have your favourite books or publisher? Let us know.
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LDNPA News
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Crowds flock for lake learning
A new concept in countryside learning drew in the crowds when around 250 turned up for a day designed to get families thinking.
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Get water history flowing
For thousands of years watercourses running into Bassenthwaite Lake have been shaped by passing generations and now the search is on to find out more from three key periods in history.
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Tree TLC for literary location
One of Cumbria?s most remote properties which has attracted the attention of leading literary luminaries is getting some much needed tree TLC.
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High on adventure
Schools are soon out signalling the start of summer sensations in the Lake District where the Year of Adventure beckons.
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