Pictured at the bran tub during Beaconside Infants School Christmas fair in 1996 (left to right) are Charlotte Humble, Lisa Armstrong, Marcus Todd, Allan Armstrong and Kathryn Humble.
Youngsters who took part in the first mini triathlon staged by Appleby Swimming Club in 1996.
Geraint Howell (front row, second left), chief inspector of schools in Cumbria, at the awards evening held 25 years ago at Samuel King's School, Alston.
The start of the boys' race at Ullswater Community College, Penrith, in the first Eden junior schools cross country event 25 years ago.
Appleby Primary School pupils help plant a mountain ash tree in 1996 during National Tree Week with Eden Council chairman Bernard Thornborrow, Eric Wooff, a councillor and chairman of school governors, and Eric Fleming, also a councillor.
St. Catherine’s School soccer team pictured with members of Penrith Lions Club Bill Miller, Ken Colley, Malcolm Temple, Harold Threlkeld (president) and Roy Robertson who have gifted them with a new strip.
The League of Friends of Greengarth home for the elderly, at Penrith, staged their annual Christmas fair, which was well supported. Pictured, some of the stallholders and helpers who were kept busy at the Christmas Fair.
Pupils of Shap school who received new football and netball strips from British Steel, Shap Fell, 25 years ago. Pictured with the children are office manager Hayley Chapman (centre), administartion assistant Angela Handley (right) and senior mechanic Neil Twiddy, who helped the school with football training.
Alston Moor Action Partnership members (left to right) Chris Sharp, Peter Kemsey, Jane Simmons, Colin McIntyre and Ian Wright receive a good luck send-off from members of Alston playgroup and other supporters as they set off for London in 1996. They were going to present the county's bid to win the £1 million on offer as part of the Government's Rural Challenge competition.
Some of the students from Kirkby Stephen Grammar School who took part in a mask competition for Hallowe'en 25 years ago.
Lord Hothfield unveils a plaque during an event held 25 years ago to mark the completion of restoration work at the Hospital of St Anne, Appleby. The hospital, now a sheltered housing scheme, was founded by Lady Anne Clifford.
Louise Drake shows Mrs Joan Wykes how to use the school computer during an open afternoon held at Skelton School in 1996.
John Moffat, chairman of Cumbria County Council's Eden area committee, presents a cheque for £3,000 to Anne Gargett, co-founder of the Gresytoke and Penruddock playgroup. The money allowed the group to launch its sessions in 1996.
Launching a NEW play area at Appleby Primary School in 1996 are Gary Howarth, chairman of the PTFA, and headmaster Stuart Hetherington. Also pictured are other members of the PTFA and younger children at the school.
Stallholders at the Penrith Methodist Circuit's Christmas fair held in the town's United Reform Church Hall in 1996.
Eden councillor Eric Wooff presented 50kg of daffodil bulbs to the villagers of Langwathby 25 years ago as reward for it being judged the most improved village in Eden in the Cumbria In Bloom competition. Taking delivery of the bulbs were members of Langwathby Parish Council and children from the village school.
Former pupils of Kirkby Stephen Girl's Grammar School staged their 30th reunion in the town 25 years ago. They are pictured outside the former school.
Lay reader Reg Capstick with the flag of St. George which was raised on a new pole in Orton as part of celebrations held in 1996 to mark the 100th anniversary of the village clock.
The cast of Culgaith School's Christmas play in 1996, The Special Baby, which was performed to appreciative audiences.
County councillor Mary Warburton cuts the cake to open Long Marton pre-school play group in 1996.
Year seven pupils from Ullswater Community College, Penrith, prepare to leave for the Hawes End residential centre, near Keswick, for a week of outdoor activity in 1996.
Some of the models who took part in a fashion show held 25 years ago by Age Concern Eden to celebrate the International Day of Older People.
Looking at a wire tree made by Rebecca Anderson and Kim Watson (right) are Nell Dale and Lene Bragger, visual arts officer at the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal. The tree was created as one of the projects undertaken by students at Ullswater Community College, Penrith, while Nell was artist in residence 25 years ago.
Founder members of Eden Runners (left to right) Shelley Henderson-Whale, David Spence, Mark Whale, Sally Spence, Carolyn Brown and Sarah Hiscoke. The club was formed in 1996 and had 50 members after just two meetings.
Fancy dress competitors at Lazonby village carnival 25 years ago.
Engineer Neil Buck shows teachers and children from Brunswick Road School over work being carried out nearby in 1996 on a culvert running through Duke Street.
The Rev Keith Forecast, the Rev Mary Cock and guests walk to High Chapel House, Ravenstonedale, a haven for clergy from the United Reformed Church opened in 1996.
Great Salkeld schoolchildren Collette Canniffe and Rachel Nelson hand over school mail to Bob People, Post Office Counters director of resources, and Eddie Cooper, postal officer counter clerk, beside a mobile post office which visited the village.
Examiner Robin Bell presents certificates to members of Cumberland and Westmorland Advanced Motorists who passed their advanced test 25 years ago.
A number of pupils of Long Marton School spent the day in period costume on Wednesday, when Elizabeth Dodd visited the school to give a talk and play music from Tudor times. Pictured with pupils, she is in thee centre of the group.
Penrith-area film extras Bill Adamson, Wayne Poland, Bill Sparrow and Dorothy Poland in Alston 25 years ago during the shooting of London Weekend Television's production of Jane Eyre.
Kirkby Stephen Pot Leek Club show secretary Reg Metcalfe (left), who came second at the event in 1996 with blanch leeks and pot leeks; club secretary Peter Smurthwaite (centre), who took the rophy for best in show; and club chairman John Dawson, who won the single leek class.
Among the successful industrial and horticultural exhibitors at Kaber show in 1996 (left to right) were Mary Morland, Deborah Cousin, Helen McDonald and Chrsitine Dowson.
Major Tony James, of Warcop, with the Appleby Grammar School students he was due to accompany on a trip to Nepal 25 years ago.
Enjoying Ravenstonedale show 25 years ago (left to right) were Josh Shields, Christopher Wheatley, Jonathan Capstick and George Shields, all from Ravenstonedale and Newbiggin-on-Lune.
Leanne Barnes, in the stocks, receives a sponging down from Rebecca Abbott, Emma Graham, Louise Jackson and Jemma Chappelhow at Ousby's first gala day in 1996.
Eric Wooff, chairman of Eden Council in 1996, with representatives of organisations honoured in a floral display made up of more than 10,000 plants at Penrith's Castle Park.
Mrs Anne Rowley presents Geoff Atkinson with one of his trophies at Addingham flower show in 1996, watched by other prize-winners and officials.
Looking at a painting on show at a display by Artists in Eden 25 years ago (left to right) are Margaret Brooks, Ellen Sinclair, who opened the exhibition in Penrith's St Andrew's Centre, and Marjorie Smith.
A beast which ran loose at Skelton show in 1996 is recaptured.
Displaying some of the craft items from an exhibition held 25 years ago at the Church of St Lawrence, Kirkland (back row, left to right) are Hazel Morton, Jackie McLoughlin, Ena Ellwood and May Harrison. Front: Sam and Jack Morton.
Eric Woof, chairman of Eden Council's works and leisure committee, is assisted by his grandchildren Christopher, Emma and Joanne Woof as he cuts the first turf to begin work on Penrith's new £1.7 million learner pool at Southend Road in 1996.
Farm conservation adviser Ian Wrigley points out the finer points of pond construction to some farmers attending a course at Redmire Farm, near Mungrisdale.
Headteacher Janice Cooper, chief inspector Ron Smith and special constable Malcolm Steer with Tebay School pupils who passed their cycling proficiency test in 1996.
Nicola Hunter, young people's librarian, with some of the children who took part in a craft workshop at Penrith Library 25 years ago.
Andrew White, Adam Oxley, Kevin Robinson, Kevin Li and Tracey and Dawn Bowness with a suspended ball at the third Cumbria Fair of Science and Technology, held at Ullswater Community College, Penrith, 25 years ago.
Sid Jarman, Provincial Grand Primo of the RAOB Club, presents checks to Liz Hawkins, district commissioner of Penrith guides, Ada Birbeck, chairwoman of the Penrith Old People's Welfare Council, and Brian Kirkbride, leader of Penrith Scout Group. The money was given by the Penrith RAOB Club.
Vicky Stout and Claire Wood battle it out on the slippery pole at a rain-hit Alston gala in 1996.
Andrew Humphries, director of academic resources at Newton Rigg College, with a portrait of Harry Howard, one of the prime movers behind the formation of the college, which been rediscovered after hanging at The Courts, Carlisle, since the late 19th Century. Also pictured are Cumbria County Council chairman Les Tulley presenting a replica of the portrait to Bill Wannop, chairman of the Newton Rigg board. The portrait was the centrepiece of the college's centenary celebration 25 years ago.
Emma Fallowfield and Christopher Pattinson, Penrith, with Special Constables' section officer David Bell during an open day held at the town's police station and neighbouring magistrates' court in 1996.
Students of Langwathby Dance School at their awards evening, held in the village hall in 1996.
Some of the children who took part in Stainton sports day in 1996.
ANNIVERSARY: Helpers and villagers who attended celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of Bampton memorial hall in 1996.
RIGHT NOTE: Harpist Annie Mawson with some of the Penrith Rainbow Club members who took part in a concert 25 years ago.
Members of the Cumberland Federation of Women's Institutes celebrate the 50th anniversary of WI House, Carlisle, in 1996. It was built with money raised in memory of the federation's first president, Lady Mabel Howard, Greystoke.
Long Marton School footballers who lifted the Long Marton Shield when they defeated teams from four other Eden schools in 1996. From left to right are Nicky Slee, Martin Eggleston, Martin Allan, David Robinson, Ryan Cooper, David Harker, Laura Ivinson and Joe McPherson. Missing from the picture is Claire Martindale.
Students at Appleby Grammar School welcome Grandfather Wallace Black Elk, a Lakota elder and spiritual interpreter from South Dakota, who visited the town 25 years ago.
Kirkby Stephen Brown Owl Anne Guy dressed as the king of rock and roll with her brownie group at the town rugby club's gala day in 1996.
Bishop of Lancaster the Right Rev. John Brewer receives a few details about St. Catherine's School, Penrith, from pupils Elizabeth McCartney and Katie Burke after officially opening a new extension dedicated to the memory of John Stewart.
Cumbrian young farmers who took part in the stocksman of the year and young stockjudge of the year competitions at Skirsgill mart, Penrith, 25 years ago.
Students from Ullswater Community College, Penrith, were visited 25 years ago by the deputy headteacher of a Nepalese school they were set to travel to later that year.
Members of the Penrith division of the St John’s Ambulance Brigade receiving awards 25 years ago.
Nancy Walker, deputy chairman of Eden District council with members of voluntary groups who attended a coffee morning at the town hall 25 years ago, as part of Volunteers' Week.
Keswick School pupils who took part in an Italian day 25 years ago. Left to right are Kate Cubby, John Paul Fidrmuc, Paul Cromwell Andrew Turnbull, Andrew Mossop, Lindsay Noblett and Stephen Pritt.
Members of Penrith Players take a break at Great Strickland while on a tour to raise funds for refurbishment of the playhouse.
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School pupils battled it out in a series of track and field events at their sports day 25 years ago.
President of Penrith Soroptimists Alison Skelton presents Linda Forrester, co-ordinator of Eden Community Alarms, with a cheque for £1,000. Looking on are treasurer Anne Cavanagh, president elect Edna Sharp, Eden Community Alarms chairman Paul Davies, Anne Fawcett and Win Barnett.
Danielle Dixon was accompanied by her teddy bear at a bank holiday event held at Christian Head care home, Kirkby Stephen, 25 years ago.
Pupils jump high during a sponsored skip held at Kirkoswald Primary School in 1996.
Jazz enthusiasts wend their way to the shores of Derwentwater during the Keswick jazz festival 25 years ago.
Kevin Sowerby, High Croft, Milburn, with the champion Scotch Blackfaced sheep at Stainmore sheep show in 1996.
