Sir Chris Bonington will kick start the October Outdoor Fest early this year with a book signing and a lecture on 26th August 2006. Sir Chris will be in Gaynor Sports, Ambleside between 4.30pm – 5.30pm for a book signing and his lecture, “I choose to Climb”, will take place at St Martins College, Ambleside at 7.30pm. Tickets for the lecture are £10 and are available from in store from Gaynor Sports, or call 015394 34 204. Every penny raised from ticket sales has been pledged to the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT).