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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 […] Discover Kendal’s story. From start to now. A new exhibition at Kendal Museum explores the town’s history from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The Kendal Story: An Illustrated History […] 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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If you are interested in transformation, consciousness and awakening then The Cumbria Power of Now Group is for you. Join our next meeting starting at 7.45 pm and listen to […] |
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Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of […] |
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Join us from 4pm-6pm every Wednesday between 25th February and 25th March for youth arts club. It’s a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and […] |
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Join Ragtag this spring for our Kids Art Club - a fun and friendly weekly session for children aged 5–11 to explore their creativity, try new things, and let their […]
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The invitation is - To come participate in this woman’s circle. You do not need to have been before. A woman's circle is a sacred space to be, where you […]
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Live music with local based band, The Elderly Brothers. Range of music a mix of popular songs from 1920s to 2020s. The toe-tapping smile-inducing style Elderly brothers band play a […] |
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The UK's only adventure motorbike film festival. It is brought to you by The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast and The Reel Riders podcast. The festival is being held on […]
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Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni Schumann: Cello Concerto Mozart: Symphony No. 39 Royal Northern Sinfonia Conductor: Dinis Sousa Cello: Eddie Pogossian Concert lasts around 2 hours including a 20-minute interval. […] |
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Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of […] |
2 events,
Join us from 4pm-6pm every Wednesday between 25th February and 25th March for youth arts club. It’s a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and […] |
2 events,
Join Ragtag this spring for our Kids Art Club - a fun and friendly weekly session for children aged 5–11 to explore their creativity, try new things, and let their […] |
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Join us at RagTag Arts on 7th March for another fun-packed Family Fun Day! We’ll be kicking things off with a carnival theme to really get the party started - […]
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Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistible mega-hit ‘The One and Only’, becoming one of the most recognisable songs of a generation. […]
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Howling Clowns are playing at The Venue on Saturday 7th March! Come down and catch them- playing rock, pop, disco and soul from the 60s through to the 90s, they […] |
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Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of […] |
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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 […]
Join us from 4pm-6pm every Wednesday between 25th February and 25th March for youth arts club. It’s a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and […]
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 […] |
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Join Ragtag this spring for our Kids Art Club - a fun and friendly weekly session for children aged 5–11 to explore their creativity, try new things, and let their […]
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As women it can be challenging to find time for ourselves. This space is to gather women to enable them to find their voice. Sharing their thoughts, wants, needs and […] |
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This event combines a competetive exhibition of spring flowering plants and a plant fair featuring stalls selling unusual and interesting plants from eight visiting nurseries. The event is organised for […]
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We’re delighted to invite you to a special Meet the Maker event with artist Frances Priest, offering a rare opportunity to experience her creative process up close at Blackwell – […]
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Presented by Kendal BID This is a new event for 2026 and an exciting chance to enjoy a curated indoor market showcasing local makers, artists and craftspeople. Browse handmade gifts, […] 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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Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of […] |
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Join us from 4pm-6pm every Wednesday between 25th February and 25th March for youth arts club. It’s a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and […] |
3 events,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, […]
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It's time to get MESSIER! Our messy paint and play sessions for under 5’s rare back for March. Get creative with giant sheets of paper, splashing loads of paint, and […] |
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Join one of Kendal's uneasy dead on a walk around the town. Find out who the angel of Angel Yard was, learn about the ghosts that haunt these old streets […]
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You may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at once. Coming to prominence […] |
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2 events,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 […] |
2 events,
Why should kids have all the fun?. Our adult clay club starts again on 24th February. This Beginner’s Ceramics Course is perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of […] |
2 events,
Join us from 4pm-6pm every Wednesday between 25th February and 25th March for youth arts club. It’s a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and […] |
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Refresh your business with beautiful, professional imagery captured in a relaxed, supportive setting. This session brings together a full creative team to help you feel confident, prepared, and truly seen. […]
Join Ragtag this spring for our Kids Art Club - a fun and friendly weekly session for children aged 5–11 to explore their creativity, try new things, and let their […] |
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Drop into RagTag in the Easter holidays for some self-led crafty workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space! Get crafty in our scrap station with Mask Making, Frames, […]
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Hops & Giggles on Saturday 28th March at The Venue With three fabulous comedians, it promises to be a great night filled with laughs and beer.
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Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal Grieg: Piano Concerto Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Conductor: Daniela Candillari Piano: Alexandra Dariescu Concert lasts around 2 hours including a […] |
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Drop into RagTag in the Easter holidays for some self-led crafty workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space! Get crafty in our scrap station with Mask Making, Frames, […] |
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Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival After a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel is […] |
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Drop into RagTag in the Easter holidays for some self-led crafty workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space! Get crafty in our scrap station with Mask Making, Frames, […] |
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Drop into RagTag in the Easter holidays for some self-led crafty workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space! Get crafty in our scrap station with Mask Making, Frames, […]
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North Fire Soul brings a night for creatives to The Venue. Expect DJs, art, poetry, food and more… Pay what you can afford tickets are available for this event. |
4 events,Kendal Sound & Soul Music Festival at The Venue Expect uplifting music and fabulous company. Featuring a dynamic mix of local musicians: with emerging and up and coming talent, and […]
Drop into RagTag in the Easter holidays for some self-led crafty workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space! Get crafty in our scrap station with Mask Making, Frames, […]
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In 2022, Danny Kyle award-winning global folk band Mishra began a new cross-cultural collaboration with international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi. The resulting album ‘Turn O Spinning Wheel’, released in October […] |
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