Councillor Adrian Waite says the bus has the potential to be “transformational” for local people.
Westmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.
Cumbria Fire Service asks people to postpone controlled burns as land is "still very dry".
Villagers leave their plots at Greystoke as there are plans for houses on the site.
Penrith Swimming Club was told it does not have an agreement in place to use a local leisure centre.
Penrith Pumas' captain Sarah Burrows says the trip was "amazing to be part of".
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The scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.
Events are held across north-east England and Cumbria for Wednesday's partial solar eclipse.
