£1.25million is needed to purchase the land and so far 80% of this has been raised but there is a limited time to raise the funds. With your support, this world-renowned 3,000-acre wilderness can be protected for nature forever. The plan is create a new area of temperate rain forest and a restored habitat of peatland. The landscape will sustain a broad range of native flora and fauna. Read more and donate at www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/skiddaw-forest. The Merry Neet will be at Threlkeld Village Hall on Saturday 16th November at 7pm. Tickets from www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for Skiddaw Forest. Suggested minimum donation of £6.