Last updated at 14:14, Friday, 22 May 2009

Potty about Potter Cruises
May 23rd
Cruise on the historic Steam Yacht Gondola with stories by Beatrix Potter to entertain the children.

Pier Cottage,
Coniston,
Cumbria
LA21 8AJ

Tel: 015394 41288
Fax: 015394 41962
Email: gondola@nationaltrust.org.uk

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-gondola


Coniston Water Festival
July 3-4th
A series of water based events on and around the scenic Coniston Water combining traditional events and new ideas.

Coniston Water Festival Committee
c/o Coniston Boating Centre,
Lake Road
Coniston
LA21 8EW

Email: info@conistonwaterfestival.org.uk

www.conistonwaterfestival.org.uk

Tel: 015394 41533
Email: info@conistonwalkingfestival.org

www.conistonwalkingfestival.org


The PUMA Coniston Trail Race and PUMA Coniston Challenge
October 3rd
Starting and finishing at John Ruskin School in Coniston village, the 15km circuit along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags.

Email: helen@vo2max.co.uk

www.lakelandtrails.org/coniston


Powerboat Speed Records Week
November 2-6th
All classes of powerboat compete for records on this famous stretch of water which saw the tragic death of Donald Campbell during his attempt on the World Speed Record in his boat, the Bluebird.
There are many records to attempt, one for each class of boat.

Email: info@conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk

www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk


Grizedale Stages Rally
November 28th
A very popular event in the rallying calendar with extremely testing forest stages to make this one of the most exciting display of driving skills in the country.

Roger Harrison c/o Graham Parker
The Hollins,
New Hutton,
Kendal,
LA8 0AG

Tel: 01539 732813

Fax: 08712 773821

www.grizedalestages.co.uk

First published at 15:05, Thursday, 07 May 2009
Published by http://www.conistonlocal.co.uk