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March 2022
Lost in Cumbria with Maddy Humberstone
Watch Blackwell come alive with creatures great and small! Maddy Humberstone’s Lost in Cumbria gives us a glimpse of the endangered and extinct species we could be living alongside. This mixed media experience showcases local artist Maddy Humberstone’s craft, weaving together carpentry, upholstery, welding, photography and more. With a dress by internationally renowned designer Deborah Milner and pieces made alongside local community groups and St George’s Primary School, this installation is a nod to the Arts and Crafts Movement’s philosophy…
Find out more »National Lottery Open Week at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house
National Lottery Open Week at Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house We would like to say #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players for their support in running our beautiful Grade I listed Arts & Crafts house, an architectural gem in the Lake District. Enjoy a free day out, for one adult ticket and one accompanying child free (with a National Lottery ticket/scratchcard). Use code BWOPENWEEK when booking. The discount code is only valid with a National Lottery ticket, between 19…
Find out more »National Lottery Open Week – Windermere Jetty Museum
National Lottery Open Week - Windermere Jetty Museum We would like to say #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players for their support in making our award winning museum possible. Enjoy a free day out, for one adult ticket and one accompanying child free (with a National Lottery ticket). Plus, 10% off Heritage Boat Trip for 1 adult and 1 child (with National Lottery ticket). Use code WJOPENWEEK when booking. The discount code is only valid with a National Lottery ticket, between…
Find out more »April 2022
It’s all about the Dog!
It’s all about the Dog! Love dogs? Oak Tree Animals’ Charity in Wetheral Shields is putting on an event that celebrates everything we all love about dogs combined with Easter fun and an Easter Trail on Saturday 9th April, 10.00am – 3.00pm. As well as the usual fun and games throughout the day, the Charity is delighted to be joined by Morag, an ex-resident of Oak Tree, now a fully qualified Mountain Rescue Dog, who will be making an appearance.…
Find out more »You wait for One bus… then 50 come along at once
You wait for One bus... then 50 come along at once LEYLAND NATIONAL 50 - Bringing a Piece of Our Past Home Saturday 30th April - Sunday, 1st May, 2022 This March marks 50 years since the first example of the revolutionary new bus, the Leyland National, ERM35K took to Cumbrias roads with Cumberland Motor Services. The factory which manufactured the vehicles was opened in Lilyhall, Workington, which saw more than 7,700 Nationals roll off the production line - these…
Find out more »June 2022
Gandeys Circus Roar – Kendal
An international cast of over 30 artistes come together to wow audiences in a production staged in Gandeys Big Top of Dreams equipped with the latest theatre-standard lighting and sound effects! It’s even bigger! Even more spectacular! It is thrills, excitement and laughter for the entire family, as you’re elevated to new heights of world class live entertainment. We look forward to welcoming you once again in 2022 with our brand-new production ROAR, from our family to your family. SHOW…
Find out more »Meanders – Shop Window Art Trail
Meanders – Shop Window Art Trail Location: Cockermouth Cumbria UK #westcumbrianarts Between 18th June and 3rd July 2022, and coinciding with Cockermouth Live, the community art trail ‘Meanders’ will be held again in Cockermouth. Here artists showcase their work in retail shop windows, bringing art and colour to the high street. After beginning again successfully in 2021, it is back with the theme of reconnect. Maggi Toner-Edgar one of the directors and a founder of the West Cumbria Arts branch…
Find out more »July 2022
Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Carlisle and Lake District
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Carlisle during its final journey through England this summer. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay - a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer. The Queen’s Baton…
Find out more »September 2022
The Big Buzz is winging its way to Cumbria
The Big Buzz is winging its way to Cumbria. We all love bumblebees and are very much aware of how important all bees are to our very existence. It's great to sit and watch as they busy themselves pollinating everything and anything it would seem. However, pollinators come in many guises such as those sneaky, nasty wee wasps for instance who seem more intent on getting us than pollinating are as essential as bees. Did you know that without our…
Find out more »March 2023
Forty Farms
Forty Farms A unique insight into the everyday lives, fears and hopes of 40 extraordinary farmers, through photography, products, film and words. Created by photographer and farmer Amy Bateman. Saturday 4 March – Sunday 4 June 2023 Windermere Jetty Museum, LA23 1BN£9 adult, £4.50 child (5-16yrs). Annual pass and family tickets available. https://lakelandarts.org.uk/fortyfarms/
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