Cumberland, Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society - was founded in 1866 and exists to promote, encourage, foster and co-ordinate the study of archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions of what is now the County of Cumbria. Today it has many hundreds of members, in the county and world-wide, who share an interest in the area. Each year, there is a programme of visits to sites of interest in and around the county. Members keep in touch with new thinking and discoveries through reading the articles in Transactions and through regular copies of the the Newsletter The Society's other publications include a series of records, historic maps, parish registers, tracts and research reports. Copies may be purchased or consulted in the Society's Library in Carlisle.
Cumberland Geological Society - founded in 1962, has an excellent reputation as an active, amateur scientific society interested in all aspects of geology, particularly the county of Cumbria and the Lake District. The society is Affiliated to the Geologists Association, the national body of professional geologists based in London. From April to September the society arranges a full and varied programme of field excursions, usually on a wednesday evening and at weekends. Between September and April, regular wednesday evening meetings are held. Speakers from all fields of geology are invited to give presentations on a wide variety of topics. The winter programme concludes with the annual dinner. Members and their guests enjoy a social function in a local hotel.
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Cumbria Community Foundation - We improve the quality of life for people experiencing disadvantage in Cumbria by making grants to local charities, Promoting charitable giving by organisations and individuals, Managing grant-making funds on behalf of individuals and organisations, The Foundation was inaugurated in August 1999 and has grown quickly, developing a number of new funding sources for community groups. It has attracted significant sums to its long term capital fund
Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association - Herdwick sheep are the native breed of the central and western Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains. They are extremely hardy and are managed in the traditional way on the Lake District fells that have been their home for generations. The word “Herdwyck”, meaning sheep pasture, is recorded in documents going back to the 12th century. Herdwick sheep are the most hardy of all Britain’s breeds of hill sheep, grazing the central and western dales of the Lake District with fells running to over three thousand feet.
Voluntary Action Cumbria - is the Rural Community Council for Cumbria, and works with people and communities to improve the quality of life in rural Cumbria.
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