CULTURAL institutions up and down Cumbria have been awarded almost £2 million in the latest round of funding from the Government. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announced on April 2 that more than 2,700 cultural and creative organisations would receive a share of £400 million, with £1.9 million going to Cumbria. Among the beneficiaries was the Ullswater Steamers, which will receive £425,000 in the second round of funding. The iconic attraction has been handed a lifeline by the funding, which will allow it to look ahead to spring and summer with plans to reopen and recover. Mark Horton, Ullswater ‘Steamers’ General Manager, says: “I am delighted that Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been recognised as being such a significant part of our regional and national culture and heritage.