The National Trust is holding a drop-in session at the Fairfield Restaurant in the Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth on Monday 13 May (3-8pm) for those who are interested in four farms that will come up for let later this year. They are Wasdale Head Hall, High Thistleton and Troutal farms in the western Lake District and Robinson Place is in Langdale Valley. Registration is essential and can be done by contacting Jane Collins at the West Lakes Property office on 019467 26064. Or people can email jane.collins@nationaltrust.org.uk with their details and an approximate time when they want to call in.

The National Trust is hosting a ‘drop in clinic’ for anyone interested in taking on a National Trust farm in the Lake District. It is being held on Tuesday 14 May at J36 Rural Auction Centre near Milnthorpe. Booking is essential, and people are asked to secure a place by registering for a time slot by contacting Will Cleasby on 07767674455 or by emailing william.cleasby@nationaltrust.org.uk