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This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling. Bringing together his major boat-themed projects, the show explores the vessel as a symbol of […] 
Halt Term Fun: Halloween trail- Collect a quiz sheet from Peacocks. Look for the spooky anagram words in the shop windows. Win treats and a chance to win 4 cinema […] Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session […] |
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Discover your creativity at our Youth Arts Club - a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. […] |
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Get spooky with us on 1st November for our family fun day. We’ll have lots of fab materials to make crafty masks and headbands. We will also have a GIANT […]
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"Come and sing" "The Hope Requiem", a newly composed work by Duncan Lloyd, with Kendal Choral Society; part of Kendal's 450th town charter anniversary celebrations. Arrive at 13.00 for a […] |
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Save the date – Sunday 2nd November Kendal Leisure Centre 10.30am–2.30pm (1.30pm-2.30pm SEND quieter time) Free entry Get ready for a day packed with fun for the whole family! From […] |
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This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of hand-building with clay! Over the course of 7 weeks, you’ll explore essential techniques such as coiling […]
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Discover your creativity at our Youth Arts Club - a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. […] |
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Stout Wars is an event held by Kendal pubs celebrating amazing dark beers. The event will be held on 6th - 8th November. Various pubs and bars will put on […]
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ADULT DANCE CLASSES You need no previous dance experience - but if you have, that’s great. We just need your energy and enthusiasm to join the new classes in Ballet […] |
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Join us for an afternoon workshop inspired by the collection in the Ecology Gallery. This workshop will be taking place on Saturday 8 November. At this workshop, attendees will be […] |
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This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of hand-building with clay! Over the course of 7 weeks, you’ll explore essential techniques such as coiling […]
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Join us monthly on Wednesday Mornings from 10am-12.30pm for our 16+ Carnival Club Once a month, we’ll take over the Scrapstore café, classroom and wood workshop for an evening of […]
Discover your creativity at our Youth Arts Club - a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. […] 
Join us monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm-9pm for our 16+ Carnival Club Once a month, we’ll take over the Scrapstore café, classroom and wood workshop for an evening of […] |
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The famous Armstrong Ward annual Charity Shopping Evenings and this year they’ve added a December date too. Charity raffle and candlelight shopping. |
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Prokofiev: Classical Symphony Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte Poulenc: Sinfonietta Royal Northern Sinfonia Conductor: Tess Jackson Cello: Laura van der Heijden Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto […] |
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BGKT founded 1991. All welcome. Free. https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddhist-Group-of-Kendal-Theravada/348652228579651 Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December) https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/ BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except November […] |
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If you are interested in awakening, consciousness and transformation then the Cumbria Power of Now Group is for you. You are welcome to join our next meeting on Monday 17th […] |
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This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of hand-building with clay! Over the course of 7 weeks, you’ll explore essential techniques such as coiling […]
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Discover your creativity at our Youth Arts Club - a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. […] |
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Returning for 2025, the social gathering for outdoor enthusiasts – with a world-class programme of films and talks from international adventurers. Every third Thursday of the month, Future Fixers will be offering free business advice. They offer business health checks, coaching training & wellbeing, guidance on charity, community and social enterprises, […] The famous Armstrong Ward annual Charity Shopping Evenings and this year they’ve added a December date too. Charity raffle and candlelight shopping. |
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Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session […] |
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This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of hand-building with clay! Over the course of 7 weeks, you’ll explore essential techniques such as coiling […]
£157.50
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Discover your creativity at our Youth Arts Club - a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. […] |
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The annual Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On will take place on Friday 28th November. Join us for a Magical Community Christmas Celebration! ✨🎄 We’re so excited to bring some festive […]
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Join us for an evening of poetry, live music and open mic performances exploring creativity, connection, and climate change. In the lead-up to the event, school students will take part […]
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Join us for an evening of poetry, live music and open mic performances exploring creativity, connection, and climate change. In the lead-up to the event, school students will take part […] |
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A proper Christmas celebrations with Santa’s grotto, Christmas music, and stalls selling Christmas fare. Taking over the whole of the Marketplace. |
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