Things to do this Summer

Here is a list of some of the events coming up in the next couple of weeks, keep the kids entertained or just a great day out.

Cartmel Show Wednesday the 5th of August on the Cartmel Race Course near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria - A Traditional Country Show set in the heart of beautiful South Lakeland. My daughters always look forward to this one and have entered loads in the various competitions lets hope the win a couple.

The Lakes Chili Fest 15-16 August 2009 THE HOTTEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER! Wide variety of Stalls, Food Stands, Demonstrations, Children’s Chilli Trail, Live Bands Salsa Dancing and Entertainment. Admission £7.50 per adult including FREE entrance to World Famous Topiary Gardens, Children's Play Area and ‘Hunt the Hare’ Willow Labyrinth Entrance FREE for under 16’s accompanied by an adult.

Lake District Summer Music Festival now till the 15th August, venues across the Lakes. Celebrating 25 Years this summer.

Potfest in the Pens 7th to 9th August. An interactive potters' market showing the work of up to 150 potters. The event is the oldest potters' market in the UK, and is held under permanent cover at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith - 100 yds west of junction 40 off the M6, on the edge of Britain's beautiful Lake District.

Pennine Lancashire Festival of food & Culture. 60 events touring 600 square miles of fantastic food & culture from the 17th August to 17th September. I'm looking forward to the launch this Friday and I know some of the events are booking up quickly.

I will post a further list of events in the next few days. If your looking for a day out in the North of England you can also visit www.daysoutinfo.co.uk

Bags of Info for Kids 2009 Winners

The following have won a 2-night family mini cruise to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways. visit www.dfds.co.uk/summer for more informaiton

Mrs Jarvis, Gateshead
Mrs Knox, Alnwick, Northumberland
S O'Keefe, Brough, East Yorkshire
R Dodd, Ormskirk, Lancashire
S Manning, Morley, West Yorkshire
C Hargreaves, N Yorks

We will shortly be confirming our 2010 competition will keep you posted once its confirmed.

For more information on the Bags of Info for Kids visit www.bagsofinfoforkids.co.uk

Or to book your own summer mini cruise with DFDS and save up to 40% visit www.dfds.co.uk/summer