“Valuing the landscape, its products and its people
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Sustaining farm and rural livelihoods in and around the Cumbrian Uplands
- info@fellsanddales.org.uk
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Lowther Country Fair
Cumbria Fells and Dales is a Local Action Group delivering RDPE to an area of rural Cumbria
"We are here to help the businesses and communities of rural Cumbria thrive now and in the future. Dip into this website to see what we have done so far and how we could help you and your community." - Neville Elstone, Local Action Group Chairman.
The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is a package of funds aimed at stimulating rural development. It is jointly funded by the Government and the EU through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The Regional Development Agencies have been charged with managing the delivery of the RDPE and the Programme will run from 2009 until 2013.
Beneficiaries
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Farmers, farming families and foresters
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Local farming organisations such as cooperative groups
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Other eligible businesses operating in Rural Areas
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Locally based voluntary organisations and community groups
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Local partnerships such as market town partnerships, community planning groups or similar.
News
- + Northern Fells Village Agents Update
The Northern Fells Village Agents scheme was set up in 2009, based on successful similar projects elsewhere In England. Our 4 agents were appointed to signpost people in our communities to the services that can help them.
- + North England Civic Trust Christmas Newsletter
Christmas Newsletter from the Cumbria Heritage Skills Team
- + Community Buying Challenge Launched
A £60,000 initiative has been launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Co-operatives UK to promote community buying models
