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As both a landowning organisation & an educational trust, we cover a lot of ground! We invite you to read the Spring/Summer edition of our newsletter, which shares fascinating stories from across the Trust about people, land and learning. Read it online: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/spring-summer-…

This #NationalChildrensGardeningWeek, we’re celebrating the work of our volunteer programme for individuals aged 18-30 who learn basic horticulture skills, while building confidence and wellbeing with delicious results - just look at those radishes!❤️

On this #PowerOfYouthDay we give a huge shout out to all the Blue Mentors & #BlueInfluencers working together as part of our Blue Influencers Scheme, bringing environmental youth social action projects to life in local blue spaces across the UK. #WeSeeYourPower! The National Lottery Community Fund Department for Culture, Media and Sport

This #NationalVolunteersWeek, meet Joe 👋 His journey began on our Schools Programme learning land-based skills including horticulture, woodwork and blacksmithing. Now, after growing in confidence, he’s back as a Supported Volunteer. We’re thrilled to have him on the team. 💚

A fabulous day spent with Thrussington CofE Primary School at Jane Barnes dairy. We’ve found beetles, tried worm charming, made butter and even got a ride on the tractor! What a perfect combination for a farm visit during #farmingfortnight LEAF Education The Ernest Cook Trust

We're looking for young people in Cumbria to join the Youth Steering Group and assist in the planning of our educational programmes. Learn more at our open evening: 🗓️ 24/06/2025 ⏱️ 6-8pm 📍 Low Beckside Farm, Mungrisdale ⭐ A relaxed evening of chat and outdoor activities

We’re celebrating our amazing Blue Influencers this #WorldOceansDay💙 Through the #BlueInfluencersScheme young people connect with & protect coasts, rivers & estuaries. The National Lottery Community Fund Department for Culture, Media and Sport

We're looking forward to welcoming Cumbria Young Farmers Club to Low Beckside Farm this weekend for the Northern Area Field Day 2025. 🍃 The occasion brings together seven counties to compete in over 55 rural events. Learn more:lanss.uk/events/norther…

Congratulations to The Ernest Cook Trust and Cumbria YFC on an excellent field day. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This great video by @‌FriendsOfLakes showcases the work carried out at Low Beckside in Cumbria which is led by Farm Manager Hector Meanwell and all about restoring hedgerows for wildlife, farm animals and nature. 🦊 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=TopLzQ…

Are you looking to develop your knowledge of nature friendly farming? The Cumbria Connect Apprenticeship Scheme works across some of Cumbria’s most iconic landscapes with local employers;RSPB, The Ernest Cook Trust, and Lowther Estate. Find out more:lanss.uk/opportunities/…

We’ve converted a range of dilapidated farm buildings on our Slimbridge Estate in Gloucestershire, into offices & storage space. 🛠️ Historical features – including a cider press – have been retained, & we’ve recently welcomed new tenants! 🍏👋 Read more: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/06/c…

Our Learning Team spent two super days at the Nature Connections 2025 Conference in Derby. They shared insights on the OWL Collaboration & joined an expert panel to discuss the value of a whole school approach to nature-based learning. Thanks to University of Derby & Natural England!

Join the Youth Steering Group with The Ernest Cook Trust! 🎉 Help shape their programme of opportunities, training, and experiences. Connect with fellow young people for a relaxed evening of chat and outdoor activities🌱 Find out more: lanss.uk/events/your-fu…

Throwback to a brilliant day of competitions, skills and rural community spirit, at the Cumbrian Young Farmers’ Northern Area Field Day at Low Beckside Farm!🚜🔙 Thanks to all involved and to our Farm Manager, Hector for hosting 👏 Here are some of the highlights...

We love this video from the Ocean City Influencers awards! youtube.com/watch?v=_xOrXg… Congrats to 10-year-old Eva Wakeham - winner of the Young Person Legend award- for championing ocean & climate action in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. #iwillFund Take A Part The National Lottery Community Fund

We've been settling into our newly refurbished, energy-efficient head office in Quenington. From reused timber to EV chargers, air source heating to owl boxes, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability. Learn more: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…

⏰Last call for applications to our Outdoor Essentials Grant!⏰ We're awarding £1,000 in grant funding to selected eligible Secondary Schools that want to encourage & enable pupils to connect to nature & learn outdoors. Read more & apply by 11th July: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/eve…

This #RuralHousingWeek, we’re joining National Housing Federation to highlight the benefits of rural housing. We're proud to have created energy efficient homes at Fiennes Court in Fairford. The rental also supports our charitable aim of delivering Outdoor Learning: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/02/f…

We said farewell to long-standing tenants Richard & Carola Silvey who looked after Wanswell Court on our Slimbridge Estate for nearly 35-years. You can read about their memories of life at Wanswell Court here: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/07/f… We wish them a happy retirement.