5 things to do this weekend

Wow! We're based in a fabulous part of the world. It's easy though to just save going about and doing something slightly different until special times like Bank Holiday weekends.
How would it be if we treated every weekend like a bank holiday?
Would it make the working week seem different?

If you are looking for a little bit of inspiration here's our top tips for things to do this weekend

1. The Paper Bridge at Patterdale
This really is one that you have to see this weekend, because it probably won't be here next week.
Paper Bridge is a "striking river-spanning construction, made entirely of locally sourced bright red paper". Devised and created by Steve Messam with paper from cumbrian specialists Thomas Cropper, the artwork can only be seen via a short 2 mile walk into the stunning Grisedale Valley in Patterdale.
For more information http://www.stevemessam.co.uk/paperbridge/

2. Solway Aviation Museum
Just 4 miles from Warwick Mill lies a real local gem. Solway Aviation Museum is a delight, housing  a collection of aircraft, aviation artifacts and displays that reflect Britain’s position as a world leader in aircraft design and innovation at the dawn of the jet age. It is run entirely by enthusiastic and knowledgable volunteers, including David Kirkpatrick, of ADT, based at Warwick Mill. Even if he wasn't there we'd recommend it. 
www.solway-aviation-museum.co.uk

3. The Hallé at the Sands
One of the Uk's finest orchestra's return to conclude the season with a mouth-watering programme, this time with Markus Stenz at the helm. The Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma, one of classical music's rising stars, is sure to provide a thrilling performance of an audience favourite Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto before the concert concludes with a real treat in the form of Mahler's Symphony No.1, also known as the Titan.

For further details see www.thesandscentre.co.uk/events/Halle-174

4. The Reading Rooms at Walton

Tucked up in Walton is one of Cumbria's newest and best kept secrets.

From the outside, you would never guess that you would open the door into a bright, funky comfortable little coffee shop and cafe. Home cooked food, cakes and great coffee. 

For those with small children the play ground next door will provide bribery enough.

Walkers, cyclist and dogs all welcome.