A new attraction is set to hit Keswick when a lively month-long interactive exhibition with a difference comes to town.

Bassenthwaite Reflections is showcasing two-and-a-half years of galvanising communities into helping protect the lake and landscape in 28 pioneering projects.

And, at the same time, visitors and locals are being invited on a series of action-packed activities combining conservation and crafts, walks and woody experiences.

The free exhibition at Keswick Museum is a celebration of widespread actions which will ultimately help improve water quality in the lake.

Hundreds of volunteers have been searching out the past, planting trees, creating a wetlands nature reserve, pulling up damaging Himalayan balsam and much more.

Throughout the month there are a string of special gatherings, where woodland conservation, heritage, drama and fashion from the landscape will be explored.

“There’s a huge amount happening,” said head of Reflections Martin Varley. “We hope all the people who have supported us so far will join us, and a warm welcome awaits for new faces.

“One of the highlights will be a repeat of last year’s very successful Learning by the Lake, a great family day where workshops investigating the lake’s problems will be staged alongside crafts, games, drama and even experiments.”

The special day on 11 July is being held at Fitz Park, Keswick, and there will be something to appeal to all ages.

Panels for the exhibition - which runs from 1 to 31 July - are being made by local, Keswick designer Jonathan Branthwaite. For activity dates and further information on Heritage Lottery Fund backed Reflections call 017687 74785, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.bassenthwaite-reflections.co.uk

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