Young Chef 2024

Harry stars in the Finals!


'Coolness personified’ was how Richard Sharp, Head of Design & Technology at the Lakes School, described pupil Harry as he calmly entered the highly charged kitchen ahead of the finals of Young Chef 2024 Rotary’s National Cookery competition in Warwickshire.

Harry had seen off stiff competition in previous rounds and his place amongst the six elite chefs in attendance was well earned. After two hours of high level cooking the judges were not envied by anyone in their task of choosing a winner. 

Sadly, it wasn't to be for Harry on this occasion.  However, we learned that only four points separated the winner and sixth place which is a testament to the overall quality on display.

Everyone is incredibly proud of what Harry achieved and it was a pleasure and privilege for Ambleside Kirkstone to sponsor Harry, along with his family & school representative.

The future is looking very bright for Harry in the world of Hospitality and Catering.  Head judge, Gordon Guthrie summed this up perfectly when he said he 'would employ Harry in a heartbeat'.

Well done Harry we are all very proud of you!

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Pink5K cheque presentation to Richard Cogger, Area Fundraiser for St Mary’s Hospice. We were delighted that representatives Daryl Hardy & Chris Moore of our main sponsor The Inn Collection were also present.

Over £6000 donated to good causes!

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Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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This years Silver Sunday get together and Afternoon Tea

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Ambleside Primary School's DDay Commemorative Display

DDay Commemorations, Langdale Gala and AK starts its 22nd Year!

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A sunny day, daffodils in bloom and AK members have a 'Spring' in their step with lots to look forward to!

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From Titanic to Orrest Head

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2024 Winners Freshers 
The BEST cafe in town!

Another successful quiz raising £640 for Charity!

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AK member Alec Burford clocked up his 100th parkrun Marshalling duty today! And he's 90 years young!

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Sir Ben Helfgott MBE, a young holocaust survivor and one of the Windermere Boys was the inspiration behind the Lakes School
Strength & Fitness Gym. Our club is honoured to have played a part in helping to establish the facility.

Local History, School Initiatives and our Quiz Fundraiser

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Wet weather never deters AK and its supporters!

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Harry stars in the Finals!

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A new President, AG Linda and a Dame Grand and that's just in July!

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Over £285,000 raised to date and more added to the coffers at the Big Easy Quiz!

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Silver Sunday

Another very enjoyable Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea for elder folk in our community who would otherwise be alone on a Sunday Afternoon

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Christmas Get Togethers

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Another happy Pink5k Walk & Afternoon Tea this year in aid of Bowel Cancer UK

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Environmental Awareness

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An astonishing amount raised in just 4 weeks!

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Good things happen when you have fun £645 raised for P.I.E.S

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A glorious evening for learning more about Galava Roman Fort

Enjoying fun & friendship in glorious weather

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A great afternoon walk followed by delicious scones and a cuppa all in aid of St Mary's Hospice

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Martin Clark takes a very early dip to raise more donations for our Pink 5K Appeal for St Mary's Hospice!

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Presentation to Becky Brown Area Fundraiser for St Mary's Hospice

From Pink 5K celebration to Crocus planting & Poppy Remembrance

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More Zoom, a 1374 Mile Walk & a virtual Pint at Lands End!

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Let's go for a walk someone said!

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Poppies to parkruns a busy month with lots of community involvement

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Latest update & information from this local Charity

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An Unforgettable Month

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Happy activities as the club meets in person again!

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A Month of Storms, Fraud, Bridge and Caring for others

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Over £2400 raised for Alzheimer's Research UK at this years DUCK RACE!

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An amazing afternoon of Pink Fun raising vital funds for Target Ovarian Cancer

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Community Visits and Events

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69 large poppies, inscribed with the name of a local man who gave his life in WW1 have been erected on lamp -posts around the town.

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