Community

At Bassenthwaite Lake Station, we pride ourselves on serving up delicious meals that everyone can enjoy. However, we are more than just a business, we are a part of the community and we make every effort to give back.

At Bassenthwaite Lake Station, we believe that businesses can not only bring people together but that they can support the community that they are part of too. As a business that is at the heart of its community, we are committed to supporting our neighbours in any way we can.

Whether that's creating new job opportunities, committing to use local suppliers, or working with local organisations to raise money for those who need it most, we want to be a positive force in our community for the long haul.

Fundraising

The charity Bookcase and special events including Carol Singing with Cockermouth Brass Band and three events with Cockermouth Ukelele Band have raised over £3000 in 2023.

Book case recipients:

Bee Unique Autism
Dubwath Silver Meadows nature reserve
Binsey Red Squirrels
Air Ambulance, Cumbria
West Cumbria Hospice at Home
Eden Animal Rescue
Blood Bikes Cumbria
Men’s Mental Health
Rabi Farmers Charity
Cancer Research UK
Keswick Ladies Rugby Team
Jacks Journey – children's cancer charity

Sensory Garden

Our new sensory garden is a peaceful haven for visitors to the station along with local groups and individuals. With wind chimes overhead, rustling and textured aromatic plants and a view across the wildlife marsh and wood, this is a lovely place for a mindfulness moment too.

Community Collaborations

Also collaboration with and support of the following:

Calvert Trust
Threlkeld Primary School
Cockermouth School special needs group
Ambulances for Ukraine
Dubwath Silver Meadows wetlands nature reserve
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Embleton Women’s Institute
West Lakes College, Workington
Brooklyn Hale - future paralympian swimmer