Enjoy 50% off dining out throughout August with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme in a wide range of fantastic local eateries.

Fancy baking whilst you’ve got a bit more time on your hands? Try this tasty recipe courtesy of Abbey Mill Café

The fine folk at Abbey Mill Café are keeping us busy in the kitchen with their fabulous recipes – this one is for chocolate brownies.

Being at home needn’t be boring – how about a baking challenge?

Sometimes a cream tea is all you need! Freshly brewed tea,freshly baked scones, clotted cream and jam - delicious! For the best cream tea, get yourself along to Abbey Mill.

How would you like to sample a Great British Menu Experience worth £300?

A culinary rising star who thrilled the judges in BBC2’s Great British Menu held a special charity event at his restaurant.

Nothing screams British Summertime than a good old picnic!

One of the most hotly anticipated events of the year takes place this February as the Lake District Farmers Armstrong Charitable Fund Celebrity Chefs event returns for two weekends of fine dining and entertainment.

We have to look after our independent local businesses. Peace and Loaf Bakehouse are looking to raise money to help them be sustainable for years to come...