A DANCE troupe is set to dazzle audiences with glittering sets, colourful costumes and entertaining routines.

AN ORCHESTRA of ukuleles, a team of flying gymnasts and a host of accomplished singers were among the variety of acts to shine in the final of a charity talent contest.

STUDENTS of a South Lakes school embraced the European way of life and celebrated the end of term with a day in a French town. (1 comment)

SCORES of children got into the Christmas spirit with a community’s annual children’s party.

MUSIC and drama made for a special night at the Evening Mail Christmas Carol Service.

Click the headline to see a slideshow of youngsters from across South Cumbria taking part in festive productions.

THE winner of the North-West Evening Mail Christmas Card competition has seen her design roll off the press.

ON the first weekend of December, a historic castle, celebrity chefs and some of the finest food and drink in Cumbria got visitors in the mood for Christmas. NATALIE CHAPPLES reports from the first Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival

SOUTH Cumbria’s night sky was illuminated with a myriad of colours as communities celebrated Guy Fawkes Day. (2 comments)

BLUSTERY winds and pouring rain failed to dampen the spirits of the die-hard Dickensian Festival fans. (26 comments)

A THIRD charity ball held in memory of a little boy who lost his battle with cancer raised £5,700 for charity.

HISTORY will almost be repeated at Coniston Records Week if Jim Noone gets his way.

HISTORY will almost be repeated at Coniston Records Week if Jim Noone gets his way.

BRAVE families were given the fright of their lives on tours of a Halloween house of horror.

CANCER has brought plenty of pain to Joan Newby’s life.

THE Voices for Hospice event raised the roof at the Lisdoonie Hotel in Abbey Road, Barrow. (1 comment)

ONE of Cumbria’s most highly-respected business leaders has said he was “overwhelmed and delighted” after receiving a lifetime contribution award. (1 comment)

Reception class images taken by Jon Granger, Milton Haworth, Joe Riley, Howard Shimmin, Chris Warner and Bill Watkinson.
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POURING rain failed to dampen the spirits of show-goers at the biggest show in the South Lakes.

DOZENS of families braved the bad weather to take part in a traditional harvest festival.

BRIDES-TO-BE browsed beautiful dresses, incredible cakes and fabulous flowers at the North-West Evening Mail’s Designer Wedding Show.

BEAUTIFUL paper lanterns lit up the skies during a spectacular night-time event.

ALMOST 100 photos were submitted in our Lakes Alive photography competition.

PEOPLE showed they had flower power in the Windermere in Bloom 2011 competition.

Final positions, slideshow and video.

DANCE Mania will hit the stage for a two-night modern dance spectacular.

A FORTNIGHT of fun celebrating Ulverston’s market charter got under way at the weekend.

MORE than 400 riders used pedal power to raise money for charity at this year’s Tour de Furness. KATIE ROBINSON reports

TRACTOR pulling, hay chucking and prize heifers were among the star attractions at this weekend’s Lowick Show.

A HORTICULTURAL show saw a bumper crop of entries.

CARTMEL’S ever-growing reputation as one of the best racecourses in the country proved true to form.

HUNDREDS of people turned out to celebrate country traditions at a south Copeland show.

VISITORS are being taken back in time during Muncaster’s medieval weekend.

THE annual Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show was held on Sunday, and this year proved as popular and successful as ever. (1 comment)

THOUSANDS flocked to a country fair to enjoy some traditional Cumbrian entertainment.

A LAKE District agricultural show will feature on the international stage. (1 comment)

A PRIZE for the dog with the waggiest tail and a Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling world championship were among the titles won at an historic South Lakeland show.

DALTON residents were woken by the pounding of drums and firing of muskets as a re-enactment group took to the streets. (1 comment)

EQUESTRIAN enthusiasts descended on Holker Hall for the annual horse driving trials.

THE spectacular release of 30 rare birds of prey marked the second phase of a landmark reintroduction programme.

RECORD entries drew a huge crowd to Cartmel Show. (7 comments)

A STEAM engine extravaganza attracted thousands of people from across the country.

A TOWN came alive with the sound of laughter during a street theatre event.

HUNDREDS of people flocked to the sun-baked shore of Coniston for the annual country fair.

CLUTCHING the reins of their champion thoroughbreds, children from Cartmel Primary School were under starters orders yesterday to mark the opening of the summer race meet.

CROWDS descended on the Lakes for an annual air festival.

HUNDREDS of people came together to celebrate Allithwaite Carnival. (4 comments)

PUPILS burned rubber in a go-karting challenge.

THE cobbled streets of Ulverston came alive with dance and music.

A BOXING event raised cash for a variety of good causes.

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Barrow for this year’s carnival. (2 comments)

A CROWD gathered to remember and celebrate those in the armed forces. (1 comment)

THE classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty will be brought to life by young ballet dancers who cannot wait to get on the big stage.

FURNESS runners turned out in force for the Hawkshead 10k road race.

VISITORS flocked to Dalton’s big weekend of events.

A SCHOOL field was filled with the sound of excited cheers as pupils took part in sports day.

JOUSTING knights impressed the crowds as a school stepped back in time. (1 comment)

DOWN water from the Great North Swim, competitors made waves of their own in the Gummer’s How Fell Race. (2 comments)

THIS year’s Dalton carnival attracted a record crowd.

STUDENTS showcased their work at a special event for family and friends. NATALIE CHAPPLES was there

A SCHOOL celebrated a religious festival by sending scores of brightly-coloured kites heavenwards.

SUNSHINE and samba music brought out hundreds of revellers for this year’s Askam Carnival.

THE hills of the Duddon valley were alive with the sound of fell runners on Saturday.

FOR the past six years entertainers from across the globe have been visiting West Cumbria to battle it out for the title of Fool of Muncaster. Reporter WILL METCALFE witnessed this year’s event

ORGANISERS of a mass community clean-up have thanked everyone who rolled up their sleeves and took part.

A LAKES family gala day which attracted thousands at the weekend is set to become an annual event.