There is still plenty of time for people wanting to pitch in and help with conservation projects in the Lake District to sign up to forthcoming events.
This is according to head of Bassenthwaite Reflections Martin Varley, who noted that the body is in the process of organising a number of archaeology and environmental initiatives across the Lakes.
Such schemes may be ideal for those heading for a stay in a Lake District holiday cottage who want to get their fingers dirty.
The programme, which was launched in 2007, has backed 30 projects so far, but is to finish at the end of this year.
And a new survey assessing what people think of the initiative resulted in some overwhelmingly positive results.
"People have said how much they valued getting involved and being part of the legacies we’ll leave behind; a nature reserve, important bridge, footpaths and the list goes on," Mr Varley remarked.
Bassenthwaite Reflections is running a dry stone walling course this weekend, giving visitors the chance to learn a new skill while on a Lake District holiday.
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Visitors heading to the north-east of England for a stay in a Northumberland holiday cottages may want to try a limited-edition beer launched to support the upcoming illumination of Hadrian’s Wall.
