Hope Park in Keswick has been spruced up thanks to a volunteer day held by the organisers of a major town event.

Ten staff from Keswick Ministries, which runs the annual Keswick Convention, spruced up railings near Theatre by the Lake and replanted primulas from the bedding areas of the park into nearby woodland ready for next year.

They were guided by parks manager Christine Fawcett, parks team member Sara Pickett and volunteer Kay Pickett.

David Sawday, chief operating officer for the charity, said: “The parks team does a marvellous job all year round and we were delighted to offer our help in sprucing up the park. We asked how what needed doing and they pointed to the railings which were desperate for a fresh coat of paint and the primulas that were in need of a new home after their spring flowering.

"It was brilliant to spend time together out of the office doing some thing practical in the wonderful surroundings of Hope Park."

The volunteering, which was approved by the charity's management and trustees, could be a permanent fixture in its diary as it looks at how it can get involved in the town's community throughout the year.

Quarterly town liaison forums are also held by Keswick Ministries for businesses, councillors and local authorities, encouraging more dialogue and co-operation between the convention and the town.

Work is also being carried out to launch the summer Friends of Keswick initiative.

Businesses in Keswick are being contacted to see if they would like to take part in the loyalty card

scheme and also feature in a free Enjoy Keswick booklet and website by Keswick Ministries.

This scheme is set to go live on July 13 and will run throughout the summer.