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Event Details:

Your help is needed! Lend a hand clearing vegetation to help nature and reveal Engine Lonning’s railway history and earn yourself a warming drink and festival treat!

Saturday 6th December

Morning session: 10 am to 12 pm
Afternoon session: 1 pm to 3 pm

Join us for one or both sessions. 

Wear old clothes, plenty of layers and sturdy footwear. 

Meet at: the open area at bottom of Engine Lonning. 
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All ages – under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

This is a drop in event so you can just come along and meet us on the day but if you know you’d like to join us or would like to borrow wellies / gloves etc it would help if you could let us know in advance by booking using the booking link, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01768 866788.

Good to know

Here's some useful information if you're planning to join this event. If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch with by calling 01768 866788 or emailing [email protected]

  • Where to meet:

    Engine Lonning lies to the west of Carlisle city centre, next to the River Eden, just downstream from where the River Caldew flows into it.

    Postcode: CA2 7NX

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  • Parking:

    Please note, there isn’t any parking at, or near the woodland site. Please walk or use public transport to get here. Find us in the clearing at the end of the lane accessed from main entrance.

  • What to wear:

    Old clothes – long-sleeve tops, trousers, waterproofs and gardening or work gloves (we can lend you some!) Covering arms and legs is important. Wear wellies or sturdy shoes/boots.

  • What to bring:

    Drinks and waterproofs (just in case) and lunch if you plan to stay all day.

Location

6th December
Time:
10:00 – 12:00
13:00 – 15:00
  • Volunteering

Lend a Hand Day

Your help is needed! Lend a hand clearing vegetation to help nature and reveal Engine Lonning’s railway history.

Organised By: Eden Rivers Trust

Location: Engine Lonning

This is a drop in event so you can just come along and meet us on the day but if you know you’d like to join us it would help if you could let us know in advance by booking using the booking link, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01768 866788.

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