Keswick & Borrowdales Industrial Heritage Revealed

22nd - 25th January 2010

In partnership with Honister Slate Mine, this weekend involves visits to both the Plumbago wad mine at Seathwaite and the Slate Mine as well as presentations from local experts combined with winter guided walks.

The event is open to anybody who has an interest in local history, geography and geology

However, we are also aiming to attract walkers and ramblers who would like to know more about the surroundings and sites found in this section of the Borrowdale Valley

Events of this kind have been very few and far between and we are hoping it will lead on to more events involving more mines and other 'hidden treasures'

We are looking to involve some guided walking to and from sites, where possible, and/or mini bus transport.
The proposed schedule is as follows:

Friday Evening 
The Glaramara Outdoor Centre - Arrival & Introduction - Held by Glaramara/Honister

Saturday Morning 
The Centre - Talk on Wad Mine - By Dave Bridge

Saturday Early Afternoon
Seathwaite Wad Mine - Tour of Mine - By Dave Bridge

Saturday Late Afternoon 
The Centre - Presentation/Talk - By Keswick Pencil Musuem

Sunday Morning 
The Centre - Talk on Honister Slate Mine - By Alistair Cameron

Sunday Lunchtime 
Honister Slate Mine - Talk - By Mark Weir

Sunday Afternoon 
Honister Slate Mine - Dinner & leisure time - By Alistair Cameron

Sunday Evening 
The Centre - Dinner & leisure time - Glaramara

Monday Morning
The Centre - Departure

All this for the great price of £185 including three nights accommodation, all your meals, tuition, guides and transport to and from sites
Please contact us on: 017687 77222 for further details and how to book