Family day to launch new visitor centre

BUTTERFLIES, bird boxes, bushcraft and brightly coloured wellies will be the order of the day when the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership officially opens its new visitor centre next weekend.

A nature-inspired Family Open Day...

Schools in Cumbria receive special delivery from ToBi the Tour of Britain Mascot
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Work begins on new section of Hadrian's Cycleway
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Official opening for Pennine Pack Horse trail
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Duo Take on Footy Miles in Memory of Colleague
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Cumbria Cub Scouts 7 a-Side football competitions
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Anniversary forum for North Pennines
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