Calvert Trust celebrates fundraising success
The Lake District Calvert Trust took part in the ‘Big Give Christmas Challenge’ with all donations match-funded for twice the impact.
The team set an ambitious target of £32,000 to help fund a specialist outdoor instructor for one year. The instructors are at the heart of delivering the charity’s objective to provide outdoor adventure breaks to people living with disabilities.
The final sum raised was £33,508 from 254 donations in just four days.
Fundraising activities included a 24-hour swimathon where 70 swimmers made up of staff, volunteers, guests, trustees, family and friends swam in pairs for an hour each in the Trust’s hydrotherapy pool.
Head of income generation for the charity, Helen Archibald said: “We’re all overwhelmed at the response from our community. These vital funds will help more guests find out just what they can do and I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every individual and business who supported us. What a brilliant bunch!”
Nu-Tech Exhibitions and Events celebrate 30 years in business
Cockermouth-based Nu-Tech Exhibitions and Events, one of the UK’s leading organisers of on-site industrial exhibitions and specialist events is celebrating its 30th year in business.
Established in 1993 by a senior engineering manager at Sellafield, the company was founded with the mission to promote technology transfer across UK industry.
The firm has emerged as a leader in organising events for the nuclear, defence, maritime, aerospace, petrochemical, and science and technology sectors, working with organisations such as the MOD, Royal Navy, Sellafield, Essar Oil and EDF Energy.
Lisa Jones-Taylor, managing director said: “Nu-Tech has always been at the forefront of promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange within highly regulated industry sectors.
“Our 30th anniversary is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the trust and loyalty of our customers.”
Popular holiday destination wins bronze in Dog Friendly Awards 2023
A holiday company on the Cumbria-Lancashire border has scooped a bronze award at the Dog Friendly Awards 2023.
Staff from Lake District Estates headed to the Kennel Club’s headquarters in London to see Tewitfield Marina presented with a Bronze Award in the national competition organised by DogFriendly.co.uk
The Dog Friendly Awards recognise destinations that offer outstanding services to dogs and their owners, with the Tewitfield Marina near Burton-in-Kendal honoured in the cottages and self-catering category.
Tewitfield’s collection of self-catering holiday apartments and stone-built cottages is operated by family-run Lake District Estates and is renowned for its ‘dog-tastic’ welcome.
Julie Bolland, from Tewitfield Marina said: “It’s a real thrill to be given this award, voted for by members of the public.
“We love dogs and know that for dog-owners, their four-legged friends are very much part of the family. Our customers tell us they book holidays with us because they know they can bring their dogs, so we’re always looking to add those extra touches to our dog-friendly offering.”
