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There is a fantastic range of events that take place in and around Ullswater each year that celebrate the rich diversity, local history, culture and beauty of the area. Highlights include the world famous Marmalade Festival, the popular Winter Droving, Ullswater Walking Festival or Ullswater’s very own Daff Fest. Or perhaps one of the many sporting events, such as the Ullswater Triathlon or the Epic Lakes Swim is more your cup of tea?
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‘Mothering in the Middle of Nowhere’ with Caro Giles

Join author Caro Giles for readings from her debut memoir, Twelve Moons, followed by a Q&A.
Caro Giles is a writer based in Northumberland. Her words are inspired by her local landscape: the wide empty beaches and the Cheviot Hills. She writes honestly about what it means to be a woman, a mother and a carer and about the value in taking the road less travelled. Her writing has appeared in journals, press and periodicals and she was named BBC Countryfile’s New Nature Writer of the Year in 2021. She writes a regular column for Psychologies magazine and her debut book, ‘Twelve Moons’, was published by HarperNorth in 2023. She can be found on Substack and on Instagram @carogileswrites.
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