After weeks of planning we can reveal details of a sponsored event in August. This event is sponsored by SOS Save Our Squirrel and all profits will be donated to this Charity part of the Red Alert North England Project battling in the fight to protect our Red Squirrels from elimination within the North West. For more details on their work please follow this link to their website http://www.saveoursquirrels.co.uk

This event will take place on the 7th August and we have three departure times throughout the day for an escorted walk around Lanty's Tarn followed by an hour cruise on one of our Heritage Vessels - please note that a reasonable fitness is required- . Afterwards it is back to the 'Steamers' for a Cruise, onboard there will be a Squirrel Talk with Props as well as images from our competition entries (details for the competition below). If you are lucky you may spot our very own Sammy Squirrel and Teasel Squirrel at the Pier House on your departure.

£12.50 per ticket with Under One's FREE - Ticket price includes Squirrel Goody Bag containing Drawing Templates, Mask Templates, Template to make your own Squirrel House {this will feature in a future competition} Badge, Pencils, Pad, Small Squirrel Toy, Pine Cone Feeder Instructions, Key Ring, Missing Words Quiz etc.

Meeting at National Park TIC Glenridding - please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

Times - 10.00am, 1.15 pm and 4.00pm
Group 1 - Depart 10.00am Cruise 11.15am - 12.15am
Group 2 - Depart 1.15pm Cruise 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Group 3 - Depart 4.00pm Cruise 5.00pm - 6.00pm

We are hoping that will be other activities around the village for this event details will be released as soon as we have them so please keep a look out on the Web News.

AUGUST
Competition Time - Topic is 'Ullswater - Through the Seasons'
Photography Competition - £1 entry fee to enter all proceeds will be donated the SOS Campaign. The subject can be anything - landscape, flora, fauna, squirrel, 'steamer' images as some examples at any time of the year hence the title but hurry as the closing date for the competition will be the end of August. Entries will be split into three age groups:
Under 12 years,
12 -18 years,
Over 18 years.

There are prizes for the top three winners in each group with the winner's image displayed on both of our web site pages. Please note that Ullswater 'Steamers' reserve the right to use your entries for media purposes.

Please download your entry form here and send your £1 donation and CD to :

Charlotte Widgery or Simon O'Hare
Save our Squirrels
c/o Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Sergents Barn
Lowther
Penrith
Cumbria CA10 2HH
Email: charlottew@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Email: simono@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

OCTOBER
'A Pirates life for Me' - 18th & 19th October 11.30 am - 13.30 pm -£15 includes pirate sword, bandana and eye patch.
Our Scurvy Dogs, Peg Legs, Bilge Rats and Toothless Terrors will once again be causing mayhem aboard Raven for our action-packed pirate weekend. Fancy dress is encouraged as there are prizes for this on the day and a host of games. Meet Captain Hook if you dare and beware of other pirates that may be lurking on the lake. Two Hours of Pirate Packed Mayhem.

NOVEMBER
The 'Ghostly Galleon' - 1st November 13.30 pm - 15.30 pm Book early as these events do sell out quickly Cost £15 includes Spooky Sweets Goody Bag
Welcome to the Ghostly Galleon sail with us at your peril. Join us for this spooktacular event on 1st November. Which team will you be in Spidery Witch, Grim Reaper, Vampires or part of the Slimy Stinking Sea Dog Crew and who will find the Vampires coffin on Treasure Island.

Lots of games and prizes to be won with prizes for the best fancy-dress .Two Hours of Spooky Fun leaving Glenridding on 1st November at 13.30 pm - 15.30 pm question is will you come back?

DECEMBER
Santa 'The Cruise' - 13th & 14th December - 11.30 am - 13.00 pm - £15 includes christmas present from Santa.
By popular request Santa will make his annual guest appearances with The Happy Elf. Santa stars in 'The Cruise' for our Santa Special 2008. There will be a colouring competition onboard for the children with prizes to be won, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie for the parents. Magical Christmas fun at a venue that truly sets the scene for that Christmas feeling. Booking is essential do not delay book today.