A belated celebration of the life of a Lakeland speed legend will be taking place in March 2022.

Donald Campbell, whose death on Coniston Water shocked the world back in 1967 whilst trying to break his own water speed record, would have been 100 years old on 23 March 2021, but The Ruskin Museum are instead honouring the speed ace's centenary this year.

A spokesperson for the museum stated: "We did what we could with the restrictions that were put upon us but we would have liked to have had a big event where all his fans could have attended and remembered him.

"So this year on 23rd March 2022 we are holding an informal get together in the Bluebird Wing for the finale of the Centenary year.

"With very kind permission of David de Lara, we will be showing his film Remembering Donald"

Gina Campbell, the daughter of Donald, Don Wales and Peter Hulme, Donald's nephews, will also be an attendance and will hold an informal talk with a question and answer session.

Included in the £25 ticket price are a food buffet and a 'bottomless' glass of wine (other drinks are available), and all proceeds will go towards the future care and conservation of the Campbell Collection.

Doors will open at 6.30pm and the event will start at 7pm.

Tickets are available here