A CUMBRIAN charity that helps disabled adults and children enjoy outdoor adventure has been visited by Home Secretary Priti Patel.

She visited Calvert Turst near Bassenthwaite last week to show support for the charity - and also for Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Peter McCall, who hopes to be re-elected for the Conservatives after five years in the post.

They were joined during the visit by Workington MP Mark Jenkinson.

The Home Secretary thanked Mr McCall for his work in the role and for supporting organisations across Cumbria such as the Calvert Trust.

"Calvert Trust does a fantastic job and I have been pleased to support them over a number of years, both personally and as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria," said Mr McCall.

"It was important that their hard work is recognised and that is why I wanted to showcase their site to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel during her visit to Cumbria.’

Mr Jenkinson MP added: "I have visited the Calvert Trust on a number of occasions and I know lockdown has been hard for them.

"However, due to the generosity of our Cumbrian Community they have managed to survive the pandemic and are set to open again next month.

"I know that there will be a number of organisations, families and individuals that will be delighted that this facility will be reopening and I will continue to offer my support to this excellent charity going forward."

Labour's candidate for the PCC role is Barbara Cannon, who believes her 18 years as a Cumbria county councillor will make her a good fit for the job.

She has a particular desire to address issues around domestic violence.

The Lib Dems are backing web developer and management consultant Loraine Birchall, who says local communities feel left behind when it comes to tackling rural crime or anti-social behaviour.