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Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal. Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by and with people affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other severe challenges in South Cumbria. This […] 
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both exhibitions discuss experiences of marginalized identity through distinct creative practices and mediums. The […] 
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural narratives of his sitters into his multi-layered portraits. 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 will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […] |
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Even on a cloudy Cumbrian day, you can generate electricity with solar panels - join this FREE event to discover more! Find out if solar would suit your home with advice and real stories from local householders and installers. Unpack concepts like self-consumption and smart tariffs, and take the opportunity to get your questions answered. […] |
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The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James make up the uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery who have for well over a decade enraptured audiences throughout the UK and Europe. Individually three multi award-winning artists, Lady Maisery form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy […] |
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Cumberland Medieval Festival Greystoke Castle, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0TG £12 Adults, £8 Children, £30 Family (2 adults and 2 children) www.greystokecastle.co.uk/whats-on Step Back Into The 12th Century at Greystoke Castle! TWO DAY EVENT. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! 3 - 4 May 2026 10am to 5pm each day The grounds of Greystoke Castle will come alive […] |
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An intimate evening of songs and stories with one of the legends of soul music. Since she became London’s First Lady of Soul back in the 60’s, P.P. Arnold is a real Soul Survivor, still going strong. The term “well-established” might be appropriate for some artists but it barely begins to cover the career of […]
£30
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Join us for an action-packed weekend of hands-on STEM activities, fascinating talks and interactive workshops suitable for all ages, set across Windermere Jetty Museum’s spectacular lakeside site. Enjoy live shows and demonstrations from leading science communicators and experts. Science Rapper Jon Chase will explore the science of dinosaurs in his hit show “The Science of […]
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One of the UK’s most acclaimed and treasured songwriters, Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, joins us for an intimate ‘Live & In Conversation’ evening. This show will be hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins. He will guide an evening of in-depth conversation with the iconic musician, as Damon tells the stories behind […]
£31.50
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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 joyful, hands-on creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious, this is your chance to help build the visual heart of the Ragtag Parade […] 
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 joyful, hands-on creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious, this is your chance to help build the visual heart of the Ragtag […] |
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Over the last 25 years, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, adored by fellow artists and the wider public alike. It is no wonder they are frequently described as a “Scottish Supergroup”. A concert review in The Times quoted “Playing with zest, finesse, harmonic sensitivity […]
£25
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Susan Calman hasn’t been on tour in ten years, but now she’s back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall tales is a show about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older. You might have seen her on the […]
£22.50
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In this special semi-acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. Barbara lets the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’. She will perform a wonderful range of material, drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits. Emerging from the Scottish […]
£32.50
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4 events,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 and December), from 2.00 – 4.30pm. All welcome. Free. Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD. Detached Room - entrance on the side […] |
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Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney! A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop facilitator and guest at poetry nights and festivals across the UK – he has published two poetry collections with Flapjack Press, ‘A Poet Called Dave’ (2015) and ‘In Orbit, Back Soon’ (2021). His biggest gig (so far) was performing at the […]
£12
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Get ready to “Let It Go” all over again — live on stage! Kendal College’s exceptionally talented Performing Arts students bring Disney’s Frozen to life at The Brewery Arts Centre, with the support of the brilliant Theatre Production students who have created a truly magical world of snow, sparkle, and show-stopping spectacle. Expect dazzling performances, […]
£20
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, Finance & Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Environment & Carbon Management. Take a positive step for you life & business, show up and have a […]
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Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom Stade as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. It is an irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first-class, mischievous and generally uncompromising comedy. As […]
£24.50
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5 events,The infamous Beer Festival is back for another year! With over 30 beers, ciders, and lagers on offer and live music on all weekend across The Venue and The Barrel House! |
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4 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 will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […] |
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Peat & Diesel are hitting the road running in 2026! The island-powered trio bring their unstoppable live show to Brewery Arts, delivering full-throttle anthems, chaos, singalongs, and maybe even some new choons to boot!
£26.50
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Even on a cloudy Cumbrian day, you can generate renewable electricity with solar panels - come along to this free event in Arnside to find out more! Get free advice and hear real stories from local householders and installers to discover if solar suits your home. Unpack concepts like smart tariffs and self-consumption, and get […]
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Nora Brown is the “brightest young star in old-time music” Songlines, playing traditional music focused on southern Appalachian banjo and guitar, with her singing revealing her “thirst for storytelling.” NPR. She digs deep: “a reverent nod to deeply-rooted ole-time traditions, and an exhibit of sonic heirlooms carefully amended to meet a modern moment with vintage […]
£20.50
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6 events,Preparations are underway for another fun-filled weekend for all the family.Arena demonstrations, food, craft and shopping marquees, The Northern Area Floral Design Competition and Horticultural section, baking and craft sections, historic cars, military vehicles, lots of food & drink or soak up the sunshine (fingers crossed!) and kick back listening to one of the many […] 
Discover a wealth of horticultural colour, scent & design inspiration in 16 gardens open in picturesque Lyth Valley village of Brigsteer, near Kendal. Homemade refreshments, plant sales along with local produce, craft & art sales. £7 adult on day or Ticketsource advance sales.
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Thirty-five years since Alex Paterson lit the multi-coloured touchpaper on The Orb’s interstellar space odyssey, he continues to swerve, becoming his own tribute act by never standing still and preparing a cluster of fresh new projects. 2023 saw the release of Prism, the eighteenth Orb studio album and being hailed as their most towering set […]
£32.00
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