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30/09/2007 - THE LAKES HAS BRITAINS FAVOURITE VIEW !

Sally Whittaker at Coniston Water

Wastwater was officially awarded the prestigious title of ‘Britain’s Favourite View’ by viewers of the ITV show of the same name, hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald.

Backed by Coronation Street actress Sally Whittaker and Cumbria Tourism, Wastwater triumphed over the Gower Peninsula in Wales, Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland and Stangford Lough in Northern Ireland in the live final.

Picking up the accolade on Wastwater’s behalf, Sally Whittaker said: “I’m really thrilled and hopefully even more people will go off to the Lake District now. There are so many beautiful views in the Lake District – every view is amazing and it is such an inspirational and magical place to be.”

28/09/2007 - Coniston Walking Festival - 28-30th September 2007

Geoff (TIC), Michaela ((Kendal Arts) Simon Yates and Phil (Chairman)

Held for the first time this year, we were pleased to help organise and sponsor the event.
We welcomed well known mountaineer, Simon Yates, who led a walk over Coniston Old Man, and then gave a lecture in the evening about his adventures in South America.Thanks to all for a great weekend !

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The event was organised by Kendal Arts, with The Coniston Association and Coniston Tourist Information Centre (TIC)

27/09/2007 - Monk Coniston Restoration Project

Jim & Phil with the original 1971 photo

Today The National trust invited broadcaster Eric Robson to formally open the new paths and restored gardens. The opening was attended by many local people who have had connections with Monk Coniston.
Phil is shown here with NT property manager Jim Loxham at the spot where he took the photo from all those years ago !

27/09/2007 - National Trust - Monk Coniston Restoration Project

1971 !

In 1971, Philip Johnston was invited to work for hf Holidays as a mountain walks leader at their Monk Coniston Hall centre leased from The National Trust.
This 'holiday job' led to his lifelong passion for The Lakes and the subsequent purchase of the ruined buildings in Coppermines Valley 10 years later.
In 1971 the Monk Coniston kitchen garden was still in full production as the photo taken then by Phil here shows -

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This is possibly the only colour picture of the original garden to survive - unless you know differently !
The National Trust have used this picture to help recreate the garden. If you know of any others please contact us.

15/09/2007 - NEW - Stables Cottage - Far Sawrey, Nr Hawkshead

This delightful little "upside down" cottage, next to our Hayloft Cottage has a view to Windermere Lake from the sitting room window.
It shares the 3 acre grounds of Sawrey Knotts with its neighbours.

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31/08/2007 - Our "new" Veteran truck

We have aquired a 1918 Phoenix 11.9 Tourer "truck" to assist with maintenance and marketing.

On sunny days this 90 year old vehicle can be see outside our offices on The Bridge in Coniston Village.

19/08/2007 - NEW - Brook Cottage - Coniston

Situated in popular Church Beck Close, near the middle of the village this end terraced cottage is near Penny Rigg & Mountain Ash Cottages. The owner has just spent some time having many parts of the cottage refurbished.

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31/07/2007 - Cumbria Tourism - Committee Election

Cumbria Tourism is the 'umbrella' for tourism businesses in Cumbria and The Lake District.Its 42 staff help the Government organisation 'Visit Britain' oversee quality inspections, and it promotes staff training, business development and marketing.
There are 2,300 cumbria business members represented on a commercial members committee of 21.
Earlier this year Philip Johnston (The Coppermines) was elected by the members to represent them on this committee.
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18/07/2007 - RHS TATTON 2007 - Stand Commendation !

Jenny Thwaites (RHS) presents Phil with the award, with Martin Hodgson (Finance Director Cumbria Tourism) to the left.

Our marquee proved very popular and it was nice to meet up with old friends and introduce The Lakes to new people.
Thanks to all the hard work of the staff from Levens, Muncaster, Honister, The World of Beatrix Potter, Distincly Cumbrian and The Coppermines our marquee was decorated with plants, shrubs and trees and we were one of 34 stands out of 200 to win a commendation from the RHS for our efforts !

08/07/2007 - Tatton Flower Show 2007

"Lake District Reflections"

Once again we are exhibiting at Tatton Park from Wednesday, 18th July to Sunday, 22nd July.
This year we are joining together with four other Lake District enterprises and Cumbria Tourism to sponsor a show garden “Lake District Reflections”.
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We shall all have stands in an adjacent Lake District marquee.
As in previous years we shall have a small hospitality area for friends and clients. This year we have stand D19 in the centre of the show, next to Bridgemere Garden World.

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