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April 2020
Retro Music Weekend Returns to Stanwix Park this April
If you think they don’t make music like they used to then Stanwix Park’s Retro Music Weekend is for you. The Retro Music Weekend returns on the 24th, 25th & 26th of April. Just think classic 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s tunes brought to you by entertainers who love the era as much as you and you’re on the right track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0OwX5wN2BY This a celebration of music from the “old days” with…
Find out more »September 2021
Family Fun Day at Rosehill Theatre – 25th Sept
Family Fun Day at Rosehill Theatre - 25th Sept Rosehill Theatre is throwing open its doors for a big “welcome back” party in September. After 18 challenging months, the Moresby theatre is planning a free day of fun events and activities for all the family to come and enjoy. Expect a variety of live performances from an array of talent – both from West Cumbria and further afield. And among the highlights will be six acoustic acts presented as part…
Find out more »Popular book festival returns to Carlisle city’s cultural calendar – tickets on sale now!
Popular book festival returns to Carlisle city’s cultural calendar – tickets on sale now! The much-loved festival, celebrating the written and spoken word, will run from Thursday 30 September to Sunday 3 October, with a satellite event on the 10 October. Though the festival is a slightly more compact version than usual, organisers say that the line-up is one of the best ones yet with big names such as Ruth Jones, Alan Johnson, Grace Dent and Paula Hawkins, as well…
Find out more »October 2021
A Droving We Go!
A Droving We Go! The Winter Droving is BACK for 2021 – Dazzling but different (due to you know what)...and you need a wristband! For the first time in The Winter Droving’s 10-year history, the event will be held over 3 days, celebrating music, art, culture and light. Rocking musicians, fire breathing performances and larger-than-life illuminated lanterns will once again brighten Penrith’s town centre, for the annual masquerade. This year’s Winter Droving will be different because it has to be.…
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 »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 »August 2022
Blackcombe Country Fair
Blackcombe Country Fair – 29th August Black Combe Country Fair is West Cumbria’s premier coastal country fair which is held in the village of Bootle on August Bank Holiday Monday.The Country Fair is an Annual Fair which promotes traditional country life and supports many local businesses. The show’s aim is to stay local and to create a fantastic day out for all the family with something for everyone. Dozens of traders will be on hand throughout the day including food…
Find out more »Arnside Maritime Singing Festival –Monday 29th August
Arnside Maritime Singing Festival –Monday 29th August Feature image: Sunderland Point Sea Shanty Crew singing on Arnside Pier last year. Arnside is hosting a Maritime Singing Festival on Monday 29th August. There will be shanty groups singing on the Pier in the afternoon with indoor performances in the Sailing Club from 1 pm to 1030 pm. The festival is in aid of RNLI Morecambe Lifeboat Stations. Performers include Sunderland Point Sea Shanty Crew, Mizzen Crew, a sea shanty group from…
Find out more »September 2022
Food fans rejoice – It’s nearly time for Taste Cumbria!
Food fans rejoice – It’s nearly time for Taste Cumbria! Famed food writer Grace Dent, MasterChef winner Irini Tzortzoglou, a new Supper Club, and a long list of fabulous chefs, producers and entrepreneurs – they’re all lined up for the flagship Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth. The event takes place in the heart of the town on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September, with launch events on the Friday night. The ever-popular producers’ market will take place on Main Street,…
Find out more »October 2022
Winter Droving is BACK – Saturday 29th October
Winter Droving is BACK for 2022 Wear a Mask. Join the Herd. Turn your clocks back 400 years. Saturday 29th October Each year Penrith in Cumbria marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the "darker half" of the year. To mark the clocks going back and the town's tradition of droving animals to the final market of the year, masked revellers dress up in their finest, featuring everything from tweed caps and shepherd’s crooks to ancient…
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