July News
Straight off the press
Congratulations to Robert Farrah, one of our skippers. His book, available to purchase in our Pier Houses, The Stone Circles of Cumbria, has been shortlisted in the Lakeland Book of the year awards. Congratulations Robert, we are rooting for you. You never know you could be onboard with him when you visit, maybe he will sign a copy for you?
RSPB Cruise
Our Watch the Birdie cruises have come to a close this year, but keep an eye on our event pages as we have another exciting event planned for the autumn with the RSPB, to witness the great spectacle of the Deer Rut. One of the last remaining herds of wild Red Deer in England and not to be missed; it is also the time of our autumn colours in the valley, truly magical. Just for the record, and I am sure someone will contest but there were 43 species of birds discovered on our RSPB event day, from Peregrines to Goosanders.
Happy Birthday to me
Raven actually, one of our heritage vessels is celebrating her 120th birthday on the 11th July. She was named after Ravencragg, the home of company director W H Parkin and built by the same company as Lady of the Lake. It is said that the younger the person that names a vessel, the longer she will live. The daughter of W H Parkin was just six at the time, so we hop
e she will grace our shores for many more years to come. If you would like to know more about us, we have history boards in the Pier House and now onboard Lady Wakefield, which illustrate a snapshot of our story. For more detailed information take home on of our pocket books available for a £1 from all of our retail points and onboard.
If you go down to the TIC, today!!
Pop into our Steamer Gift Shop at Pooley Bridge today and you could be in for a big surprise. Better than a Charley Bears picnic, we have special offers on selected Peter Rabbit and Paddington gifts so don’t delay get down to the TIC today (sorry just had to make that rhyme) A word of warning though, wear your dark glasses our Helen has a vibrant display of throws and cushions, to brighten up anyone’s day, a must have for you fashionistas.
Schools out for Summer
Two weeks and counting, then its holiday time!! Come and pay us a visit, we have special rates for family passes that are valid all day so you take a picnic, take a stroll or take some shopaholic therapy time out at Pooley Brid
ge. Watch out for our ‘Meet the Skipper’ days during the summer all part of our bid to raise money for BBC Children in Need and our very own Sammy Squirrel will be on the loose, we might even try a treasure hunt if he can remember where he buried it !
Sit back and Relax
Our lake guide gives you an insight into this striking location, so take cruise with us and enjoy the dramatic scenery, taking yourself back to a time when glaciers ripped through the valley and leaving us with the landscape that has inspired artists and writers for centuries. We have some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District all connected by ‘Steamers’ routes, grab a walkers ticket, forget abroad it’s right here on your doorstep. 
Cumbrian Fayre Evening Food Cruises
Our food cruises are well underway and we are delighted to be joined this year by Peter Lashley and
Stu-di-Doo to entertain our guests, while they enjoy the delectable delights of a Cumbrian buffet on our evening cruises through the summer. Full details are available on our event pages, booking is essential to secure your place on these magical evenings.
Bagpipes and Squirrels, have we gone mad?
Well it is hot; anyway, we have two new events to add to our calendar this summer. The Eden Ceilidh band will be joining us for an evening cruise on the 7th July, Inn on the Lake our neighbours will provide a themed buffet and we will also be holding an auction on the night with some fabulous prizes already donated such as an hour of horse riding from Rooking House, attraction tickets from the National Trust and Rheged, Dalemain Membership, a Scottish Hamper from Smiths hotels to name a few. We may have other surprises on the night after all proceeds are being donated to BBC Children in Need appeal. Tickets are £7.50 per person. Guess who else is back this summer Sammy with his fellow red friends raising money for conservation projects such as Save our Squirrels. A fun day for all ages combining a cruise with activities, talks with proceeds being donated to the cause. Full details are available on our event pages, date Saturday 8th August. Have you entered our photography competition yet?