Local support groups

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Eider ducks © Gillian Day

Local support groups in Cumbria

What are local support groups?

Our Local Support Groups encourage more people to connect with and learn about nature. Our network of local support groups in Cumbria organise various wild and wonderful events for both Cumbria Wildlife Trust members and non-members within communities.

These can be illustrated wildlife talks by a guest speaker (which usually take place in winter) or walks, open gardens, presence at shows, plant sales, surveying and monitoring at local wildlife sites or even a duck race.

The groups are run by volunteers and are often keen for new people to join their committees. 

How can I get involved with a local support group?

Members of the Trust are welcome at any local support group and are sent information about these.

If you fancy helping out at a local support group event, joining the committee or have any ideas for future events, just give the representative listed below a call or contact Eve Mulholland, Volunteering Coordinator

You can also join a local support group at one of their events or contact them directly using the details below. 

Contact details for Individual local support groups

Duddon Valley

Elaine Essery, Secretary  
duddonlsg@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Usual venue: Thwaites Village Hall, Millom, The Green, Millom LA18 5HJ

Kendal

Mrs Barbara Blatchford, Chairman
kendallsg@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Usual venue: Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal

Kirkby Lonsdale

Roger Neale
01524 241155
Usual venue: Lunesdale hall, Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale
 

Penrith and Surrounds

Simon Whalley
Email: SimonW@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Usual venue: Friends Meeting House, Penrith Meeting House Lane, Penrith, CA11 7TR

Ulverston

Roger Holme, Chair and Secretary 
ulverstonlsg@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Usual venue: Methodist Church Hall, Hartley Street, Ulverston

Upper Eden

Steven Heath: 017683 71377 
Linda Stretton: 017683 72239
Usual venue: Kirkby Stephen Sports and Social Club, Market Street, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QN