Archives for May 2010


 

Raffle Prize Winners

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Congratulations to the winners of the Keswick Mountain Festival Raffle Draw! Prizes and winners as follows:- - A signed copy of Sir Ranulph Fiennes latest Book - Bryony Swinfen - 1 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus 3 course meal for 2 at The Keswick Lodge plus passes to use the Leisure Facilities at North Lakes. – Louise Reeve - [...]

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Photo Competition Winner Announced!

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Congratulations to the 2010 Keswick Mountain Festival competition winner… Chris Mole with his fantastic photograph entitled ‘Cartwheeling Across The Alps’   Chris wins a 4 nights stay for 2  at one of HF Holidays’ photography themed breaks in the UK including full-board en-suite accommodation, a complete holiday programme with outdoor photography sessions, tutorials and  workshops. In Second Place: Greg Artis ‘The [...]

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Ordnance Survey Map of your choice up for grabs!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

To celebrate the first day of the festival, our sponsors, Ordnance  Survey, have kindly given us three of their maps to give away as competition prizes. Ordnance Survey is the perfect partner for holidays and days out providing the most up to date and accurate geographic data. To be in with a chance to win a [...]

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Keswick Mountain Festival Opens Tomorrow!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Only one more day to go until the Keswick Mountain Festival 2010 is officially opened! Your 5 days of adventure starts tomorrow! The Festival Information Point will be open from 9am on Wednesday  19th, located in the Theatre By The Lake. Here you will be able to book your activities and buy your programmes! There’s loads going on! See [...]

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Second Live Band Announced…

Friday, May 14th, 2010

We are pleased to announce the second live band for the Funky Festival Party on Saturday 22nd May at Fitz Park… The Charm   The Charm are a 3 piece Indie/Pop Band from Lancaster. They have performed at many venues and festivals including Kendal Calling, Manchester Academy, The Cavern Club and Clapham Grand. They are a fantastic live band and have [...]

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Ode to Millican

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Millican, Keswick based travel and outdoor brand will be camped out at the Adventure Base from Friday to Sunday while Jorrit, one of the founders, cycles the sportive on a 1947 Raleigh Clubman. Read more about the inspiration…   ‘Ode to Millican’ If you’d asked me six months ago whether I expected to be racing some challenging Lakeland climbs during the [...]

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Latrigg Fell Race Prizes

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Silva Ltd are delighted to help support the Keswick Mountain Festival this year and in particular the ever popular Latrigg Lakeland Fell Race with a good selection of prizes across all categories. Mens Race (1st, 2nd & 3rd) a Silva Trail Runner PLUS headlamp and a Limited Edition Silva ’Intelligent Light’ Buff to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd competitor in the Mens Race Ladies Race [...]

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Top Ten Photo Competition Revealed…

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Congratulations to the Top Ten shortlisted photos shown below from our 2010 Photo Competition sponsored by HF Holidays and held in conjunction with Trail Magazine. The final 10 will be displayed in the cafe on the ground floor of the Theatre By The Lake throughtout the 5 days of the festival. The final judging will take place at the Festival and [...]

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