SCORES of Lake District youngsters are learning about one of the region's historic industries thanks to a link forged between Honister Slate Mine, the last working mine of its kind in England, Primary Business Partnership and local primary school teachers.

Since June, around 120 students from nearby schools have taken part in hands-on activities to get a taste of what life is like in the mining industry, both now and in the past.

There are spaces still available in December, teachers can contact the learning team at Honister or Primary Business Partnerships to find out more.