In the Community
At North Lakes Hotel & Spa we understand the importance of supporting our local community.
From hosting free events where local businesses can showcase their products, to getting involved with local schools and colleges to inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals, here are a few of the things we've been up to recently.
- Working with Alston School & Appleby Grammar to teach the children interviewing and CV writing techniques, and general careers advice
- Supporting the Centre For Leadership & Performance with CV writing and interviewing techniques, and being part of the Dream Placement programme
- Supporting Flimby Primary School's Skillsbox Project
- Supporting Morland Primary School with their Skillsbox Project
- Inspiring Cumbria’s young future leaders through the Cumbria Future Leader Podcasts
- Supporting Kendal College with student visits to the hotel and Recruitment Focus Groups, whilst also offering work experience opportunities to their students throughout the hotel.
- Taken part in the Local Skills Improvement Plan
- We're part of the British Energy Coast Business Cluster, supporting recruitment in Cumbria
- Supporting Local and National Charities with donations of prizes for charitable auctions, and contributions from some of our food sales and dog-friendly rooms – such as the Eden Mind and Dogs Trust.
- Supporting Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
- Hotel Wellness Day, we provide professional health and wellbeing advice for all the community to attend for free
- Food and Drink Markets where local businesses exhibit for free
- Taking part in the North Lakes Corporate Charity Challenge (11th June)
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Why not book direct with us? Not only do we guarantee you the best rate, you will also get access to our beautiful onsite spa and gymnasium during your stay. Free Spa access is only available when booking direct.