Bob Smith, Editor
Tuesday 04 April 2023 10:53 AM GMT
Last upgraded at Tuesday 04 April 2023 10:53 AM GMT
The scene on Cat Bells and Derwent Water. Photo: Nick Landells/Lakeland Photo Walks
Thousands of individuals illuminated a Lake District fell in a yearly charity fundraising event.
The ridge of Cat Bells was brightened by a string of walkers who utilized their headtorches to brighten the hill, which ignores Derwent Water.
The seventh Lakeland Festival of Light was staged on Saturday and this year likewise consisted of individuals from West Cumbria Canoe Club, who paddled to positions throughout the lake. An approximated 2,500 individuals participated in the celebration.
The occasion, arranged by outside pursuits expert Matt Le Voi, raised more than £8,000 for the Michelle Jurd Trust, which assists supply outside activities for youths and militaries veterans.
Mr Le Voi, of Lakeland Mountain Guides, said: “The scene on the fell was among the very best we’ve ever had, and we’ve had some fantastic light-ups throughout the years.
“As always, I’m blown away by the support from friends and colleagues to help make this event happen, as well as local businesses who helped contribute to an excellent raffle. We’ve currently raised over £8,000 for the Michelle Jurd Trust and I’d love to smash our £10,000 target.” He included that the celebration would happen once again in 2024, with the date still to be validated.
The phenomenon was caught by a group of professional photographers.
Neil Jurd, creator of the Michelle Jurd Trust, said: “This was an incredibly well organised occasion including countless individuals. Matt and his group from Lakeland Mountain Guides produce something rather terrific with the Lakeland Festival of Light.
“The Michelle Jurd Trust funds adventure and character education for young people in Cumbria, and we are very grateful that the Lakeland Festival of Light are raising money for us this year and next.”
The trust was formed in memory of Michelle Jurd who passed away in a car mishap in Cumbria in 2009. The previous RAF helicopter pilot was a fan of experience and her widower Neil, an ex-Army officer, formed the charity to support forces charities and likewise motivate kids to take pleasure in the outdoors. The trust has actually made it possible for more than 2,000 schoolchildren to take pleasure in outside pursuits and cultural activities.
