Launch of Touring Exhibit and Updated Website

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 2014-05-20 09:42

The Clear Waters mobile exhibit was successfully launched at Abbot Hall, Kendal on the 21st of May 2014, and will visit venues throughout Cumbria, and one in Lancaster until May 2015. Around mid July the updated Clear Waters website will be released, and will expand upon the exciting themes explored by the exhibit. Windermere has a rich and strange history, learn about the floating hen house, mythical monsters, and tractors on ice. Meet the people that have worked and played on Windermere and other lakes from the 1930s to the present day.

Bluegreen Algae Talk

Submitted by fhillier on Mon, 2013-12-16 11:37

The next FREE talk being held as part of the Clear Waters Oral History Project is 'Bluegreen Algae' by Dr Allan Pentecost.

This talk will be held on Wednesday 5th February 2014, 6-7pm at The Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry Landing, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LP.

Booking is required. Please contact Hardy Schwamm on 01539 487717 or hschwamm@fba.org.uk

Exhibition Designer position

Submitted by fhillier on Mon, 2013-12-16 11:28

The FBA is re-advertising the position of Exhibition Designer.  The Clear Waters Oral History Project has collected audio files of interviews, photographs and other research items which will be part of the final website and exhibition which will tour venues in Cumbria during 2014.  The Exhibition Designer will design the Clear Waters Oral History project exhibition which includes interpretation panels and a listening station.  The Exhibition Designer will also contribute to the design of the project website which will complement the exhibition.  The role includes involvement in the producti

Invasive Species in the Windermere Catchment

Submitted by fhillier on Tue, 2013-10-22 12:00

'Invasive Species in the Windermere Catchment' is the next FREE talk being held as part of the Clear Waters Oral History Project. The talk will be given by Jen Aldous from South Cumbria Rivers Trust.

This talk will be held on Tuesday 12th November, 2013 6-7pm at the Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry Landing, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LP.

Booking is required.  Please contact Faith Hillier, Project Officer, on 01539 487720 or fhillier@fba.org.uk  

Memories of Windermere

Submitted by fhillier on Tue, 2013-10-22 11:52

The talk by Jane Renouf about oral history was fascinating.  Jane spoke of the enormous value of oral history and the work the Ambleside Oral History Group have done in the local area to capture people's memories of the way of life.  We also heard some fantastic recordings of FBA staff speaking about Windermere, the Freshwater Biological Association and the scientific work they did in relation to freshwater in the Lake District, which was very interesting. We would like to thank Jane for a great evening.

Oral History in the Lakes

Submitted by fhillier on Fri, 2013-09-13 14:09

The next free talk being held as part of the Clear Waters Oral History project is 'Oral History in the Lakes' by Jane Renouf from Ambleside Oral History Group.

"Tell me all about Windermere...?"  The value of oral history and first hand memories to recreate the past and create a valuable and fascinating archive for future generations.

This talk will be held on Monday 7th October 2013, 6-7pm at Ambleside Library, Kelsick Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0BZ

The Fish of Windermere

Submitted by fhillier on Tue, 2013-08-06 15:59

The next free talk being held as part of the Clear Waters Oral History Project is 'An Overview of the Fish of Windermere' by Dr Roger Sweeting.

A variety of fish live in the waters of Windermere, including species such as arctic charr, pike, perch, trout and eels.  The talk will give an overview of these species and outline the changes that have occurred within Windermere in comparison to elsewhere in the UK.