Keswick Tourism Association Weekly Newsletter

We know that you are all eagerly anticipating the PM's announcement on Monday.  Whilst we don't expect firm dates for re-opening we are hopefully that a clear road map will be given along with the trigger points that will move us all along that road map.

We will be watching with interest and will share details with you all as soon as we have them. 

In this newsletter:

• Virtual Lake District Travel Trade Showcase
• Booking System Feedback
• Keswick & District Fairtrade Campaign
• What Does Crow Park Mean To You?
• Road Closures

Virtual Lake District Travel Trade Showcase

This week KTA took part in a virtual travel trade showcase.  During the course of the week Vanessa had Zoom meetings with 18 group travel operators covering the domestic and international markets.  Many knew only of Windermere and were keen to learn about a new area that could offer different experiences.  It was also very clear that there would be a shift to smaller groups and bespoke packages for independant travellers.

Vanessa will be following up with everyone that she spoke to and will also be sharing contact details for members that they had expressed an interest in.

Booking System Feedback

Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the questionnaire.  Please note that the questionnaire was anonymous, so if there was anything in your comments that required a response please email us directly as we won't know who to reply to. 

The Members sub-group will be meeting next week to discuss the responses.

Keswick & District Fairtrade Campaign

Keswick & District Fairtrade Campaign would like to invite all Keswick Tourism Association members to 'like' their Facebook page and 'follow' them on Twitter. 

Fairtrade ensures a Stable price for Producers, Environmental protection & a Community premium for projects such as School & Health centres. As the world is increasingly impacted by Climate change, Economic inequality & the Pandemic, please support those who suffer the most by Choosing & Serving Fairtrade. 

Keswick & District Fairtrade are currently updating their Website - if you would like to serve Fairtrade (or already do) & be included in the Directory please contact johanna.alberti@btinternet.com for details. 

Membership of the local campaign is £5 single, £8 family, £10 business per year, which enables them to host Events, Advertise e.g at Alhambra Cinema & online & also participate in the Cumbria Fairtrade Network.

Fairtrade Fortnight 22nd Feb - 7th March will be mostly online this year - please join the Festival via their Social Media & don't forget BUY FAIRTRADE.

What Does Crow Park Mean To You?

What happens when we shift our position from viewers of the natural world to cohabitors?

Artist Rebecca Beinart is developing Desire Lines, an art project engaging with local communities around Keswick hosted by the National Trust. The project explores the connections humans have with the natural world, and Rebecca will be working with local people to get to know Crow Park from lots of different perspectives. We'll (NT) be asking how a special connection with a local green space can influence the way we think about global issues of climate change, ecology and access. 

Be inspired, get creative and make your voice heard. You can get involved through online discussions and creative workshops and help to shape a programme of different events, workshops and temporary installations on site and online between now and June 2021. 

You can also keep up to date on the project on the NT Facebook page and on Rebecca’s website.

Road Closures

B5289 Honister Pass from its junction with the C2056 extending in a north westerly direction for approx 3.9m.

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumbria Highways to carry out highway improvement works which are expected to commence 1st March 2021 and anticipated to take 2 days to complete.

Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times and a suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and made available via the unrestricted section of the B5289 (Lorton), B5292 (Braithwaite) A66, and A5271 (Keswick).