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News from the Hostels
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The first key workers cap in North Wales was knitted for our postman, Ianto
As well as volunteering as a First Responder, Meinir from Sgubor Unnos Bunkhouse on Tanrallt Farm has been masterminding a community effort to knit caps for key workers.
Thanks NHS!
Shining Cliff hostel is surviving the lockdown in several ways, including Kate working as a nurse at her local hospital, so the NHS has helped Shining Cliff hostel keep going!
Rookhow Zoom Cafe during lockdown
Rookhow Bunkbarn have helping reduce social isolation in their local community with Zoom coffee afternoons and meditation sessions.
Barmouth Viaduct will get its £25m Restoration
This Grade II timber railway viaduct, across the stunning Mawddach Estuary, is an essential route for many long distance paths, cycle routes and the train network. Well worth the biggest upgrade in its history.
Independent Hostels sew scrubs for care staff
Furloughed staff at the head office of the Independent Hostel network, have been working with volunteers in their village to produce scrubs for local care homes and hospices
Alston Youth Hostel staff help their community get through the coronavirus crisis
With our hostel closed we’ve volunteered to be drivers for the Alston Essentials delivery service getting vital supplies out to those self isolating or in very rural places on Alston Moor.
We’ll Meet Again, Do Know Where But Don’t Know When!
One day we won’t have to social distance and will be able to meet up again with our families so why not consider booking a whole hostel to have a family reunion?
Video Tour of Kendal Hostel
See this hostel tour as Adam Redshaw (The Geocaching Guy) interviews Jan and Kristina at Kendal Hostel.
Abby from Ocean Backpackers is proud to be part of our amazing NHS !
I re-trained as a Radiographer over the winter months after 16 years away! I got my registration back just last week and I am now working at my local hospital.
Before and After – Alston Hostels Bike Shed
Operation New Bike Shed is (almost) complete. We are now fully equipped to securely store up to 30 bikes!
Plas Isa is celebrating an anniversary!
To celebrate our 2nd year in Dolgellau, Snowdonia, we will be sharing our favourite places, things and activities from our local area.
Life at Kendal Hostel
We are concentrating on things do before Boris gives us the whole clear to open.
Green Rooms is housing local homeless people during the time of Coronavirus.
We are doing all we can to provide a safe and comfortable environment. Our aim is to provide three hot meals a day and we need your help to raise the money to fund this.
Adapting to change
In just a few weeks, the coronavirus outbreak has changed the way thousands of people and businesses operate in an unprecedented manner.
We can dream of better times at Middle Ninfa
Let imagine a holiday in the sun-kissed Brecon Beacons landscape. Enjoying the meandering footpaths, that carry you straight from the doorstep to a myriad of relaxing destinations.
Shining Cliff Hostel, perfect for secluded woodland retreats
On the edge of the peaks the hostel is nestled away between the trees of Shining Cliff woods. The privacy lends itself to escaping from the hectic everyday.
Coll Bunkhouse, leave your woes on the mainland
Clear blue water and white sandy beaches. Hard to believe you’re still in the UK, this serene atmosphere makes Coll perfect for retreats.
It’s birthday time at Ninebanks
Today the Chalet at Ninebanks has been open for 3 years!
Something to look forward to? Plan your Christmas & New Year in the Lake District
Taking bookings now for Christmas & New Year at cosy 16 bed sole use Rookhow Bunkbarn & Quaker Meeting House
