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Annie Garnett: The Alchemy of Colour
Discover the work of pioneering textile designer and entrepreneur Annie Garnett, a leading figure in the British Arts & Crafts Movement. Step into the vibrant world of Annie Garnett, a pioneering textile designer and entrepreneur of the British Arts & Crafts Movement. Annie Garnett: The Alchemy of Colour unveils Garnett’s extraordinary mastery of colour through […]
Lakes Adventure Writing Group
Lakes Adventure Writing Group
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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Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Unleash your inner potter! This beginner-friendly adult hand building ceramic course is perfect for anyone curious about working with clay. We'll delve into the fundamentals, from coiling and slab building to other essential techniques. You'll learn the ropes through demonstrations and hands-on practice, then have the freedom to explore your creativity and craft unique pieces. […]
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Steeleye Span
Steeleye Span
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £35 | Theatre Together for fifty five years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. New album the Green Man Collection brings together tracks from their recent releases with new versions of three classics (including a […]
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Kendal Cycling Festival
Kendal Cycling Festival returns for 2025! Don't miss this great event hosted at The Venue on Aynam Road. The weekend is a family friendly festival including: Rides with GIANT Inspiring talks Live music Delicious food and drinks
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Family Fun day: Junk Modelling Habitats
Family Fun day: Junk Modelling Habitats
Let your imagination run wild on Saturday 3 May as we bring habitats to life through junk modelling! Whether it’s a mini forest, alien hideout, or even an erupting volcano, the possibilities are endless! There are three different session, all featuring two activities: Junk Modelling: Get hands-on and create your own unique habitats using recycled […]
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Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Unleash your inner potter! This beginner-friendly adult hand building ceramic course is perfect for anyone curious about working with clay. We'll delve into the fundamentals, from coiling and slab building to other essential techniques. You'll learn the ropes through demonstrations and hands-on practice, then have the freedom to explore your creativity and craft unique pieces. […]
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Fabric Sale Extravaganza
Roll up, roll up, for the RagTag Fabric Sale Extravaganza! We’re opening up our warehouse so you can explore tons of amazing fabrics at unbeatable prices. For just £7, you can fill your basket with whatever takes your fancy! With a huge selection of beautiful fabrics, there’s something for every project. This is the perfect […]
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Kendal’s VE Day Tea Dance
Kendal’s VE Day Tea Dance
Step Back in Time at Kendal’s VE Day Tea Dance Join Kendal Town Council and the Mayor, Cllr Jonathon Cornthwaite, for a charming afternoon of music, memories, and movement at the VE Day Tea Dance, taking place on Friday 9th May at 2pm in the historic Kendal Town Hall. As part of the town’s commemorative […]
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Carmina Burana
Carmina Burana
Kendal South Choir with the Amabile Choirs and FELLas men's singing group sing with popular Carmina Burana by Carl Orff. Kendal Parish Church, Kirkland, Kendal
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Farm Boy
Farm Boy
Starts 11am & 2pm | Tickets £11, Under 16s £9, Family of 4 £32, Schools £8, Groups (10+) £9 | Theatre | Recommended Age 8+ A Lichfield Garrick production MICHAEL MORPURGO’S FARM BOY Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd. It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm – the old […]
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carmina burana
carmina burana
you already have an ad. entry with the time stated incorrectly as 12.00am. it is in fact at 19:00. Could you please modify your entry and maybe plug it as appropriate with this time. As its kendal's 450th anniversary it would be great if we could have a full house Thanks
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Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Unleash your inner potter! This beginner-friendly adult hand building ceramic course is perfect for anyone curious about working with clay. We'll delve into the fundamentals, from coiling and slab building to other essential techniques. You'll learn the ropes through demonstrations and hands-on practice, then have the freedom to explore your creativity and craft unique pieces. […]
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Future Fixers Good Business Drop-Ins
Future Fixers Good Business Drop-Ins
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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Messy Paint and Play
Messy Paint and Play
Join us on May 15th to GO BIG, GET MESSY, and HAVE LOADS OF FUN! Our messy play paint session for preschoolers is BACK by popular demand! We’re rolling out giant sheets of paper, splashing loads of paint, and bringing all sorts of fun tools to create the most epic, messy masterpieces ever! Want to […]
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Kendal Pride: Site Decor making session
Kendal Pride: Site Decor making session
We are working in collaboration with Kendal Pride and we need you to help us create magnificent site decor for the Pride Village which this year is at the wonderful Abbot Hall gardens. We are running a series of 3 volunteer evenings taking place over May and June leading up to Kendal Pride on the […]
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Expanding Landscapes: Painting After Land Art
Explore the relationship between land and art in Expanding Landscapes: Painting After Land Art, an exhibition that brings together historical works and contemporary artists. Engaging with nature and observing our relationship with the landscape around us has been a common theme in painting since Romanticism, with many artists taking inspiration from the Lake District such […]
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Curator’s Tour: Expanding Landscapes
Curator’s Tour: Expanding Landscapes
Join us for a special curator-led tour of Expanding Landscapes: Painting After Land Art, guided by Art Historian Joy Sleeman and curator Tim Martin. Joy Sleeman, co-curator of the exhibition, is a leading authority on Land Art and has lectured and published widely on artists who engage directly with the landscape. Sleeman is currently the […]
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Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT
Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT
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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Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Unleash your inner potter! This beginner-friendly adult hand building ceramic course is perfect for anyone curious about working with clay. We'll delve into the fundamentals, from coiling and slab building to other essential techniques. You'll learn the ropes through demonstrations and hands-on practice, then have the freedom to explore your creativity and craft unique pieces. […]
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RagTag Arts AGM
RagTag Arts AGM
🌟 Join Us on 22 May from 6-8pm for the Ragtag AGM! 🌟 This is your chance to learn more about the exciting work we’re doing and get an inside look at what we’ve accomplished. Not only will you hear all about Ragtag’s activities, but you’ll also have the opportunity to share your thoughts and […]
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May family activities at Abbot Hall
Looking for fun, engaging, creative things to do with the kids this May half term in Kendal? Head to Abbot Hall for hands-on art activities inspired by our current exhibitions and displays. ️ Paper Hands & Flower Bouquets Trace your hand, cut it out, and create your own blooming paper bouquet! DIY Paper Bugs Make […]
May Family Activities
Looking for things to do with the kids this May half term in the Lake District? Windermere Jetty Museum is the place to be for a week of creativity, nature, and lakeside adventures. 🌸 Outdoor explore backpacks Pick up an Explorer Backpack and follow our outdoor and indoor trails – spot wildflowers, listen for birds, […]
Half Term Drop In Crafts
Drop in this half term for self-led workshops in our cozy café and exciting Play Space—perfect for all ages! Here's what's in store... 🎨 Craft Creation at our Scrap Station 🎨 We’ve got loads of ideas to get you started—try crafting a beautiful Mask Making, Wreaths, picture frames, Junk Modelling, let your imagination run wild […]
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
9.30am - 10.30am Saturdays Yoga class for age 16+ - all abilities welcome! This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to making yoga accessible for all, is launching Yoga in the Park - a new series of outdoor yoga sessions set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Lake District. Held in locations including […]
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Kendal Classics: Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Kendal Classics: Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Royal Northern Sinfonia Conductor: Delyana Lazarova Cello: Jaemin Han Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Carlos Simon: Fate Now Conquers Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Westmorland Hall, Kendal Leisure Centre.
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Lakes Adventure Writing Group
Lakes Adventure Writing Group
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 […]
6 events,
Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Clay Club (Nov/Dec) – Adult Beginners Ceramic Course
Unleash your inner potter! This beginner-friendly adult hand building ceramic course is perfect for anyone curious about working with clay. We'll delve into the fundamentals, from coiling and slab building to other essential techniques. You'll learn the ropes through demonstrations and hands-on practice, then have the freedom to explore your creativity and craft unique pieces. […]
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Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe
30 May | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £34.50 | Theatre In 2025, Penguin Cafe will bring the music of the legendary Penguin Cafe Orchestra back to life. The UK dates will feature a collection of PCO classics, celebrating the unique sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. The group is distinct from the original Penguin Cafe […]
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Country Fest 2025
The Country Fest is a unique celebration of countryside life, brimming with Cumbrian character and now in its 16th year. This eagerly awaited event will be held at the Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2025 This year’s lineup is as exciting as ever, featuring attractions such as Shetland […]
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
9.30am - 10.30am Saturdays Yoga class for age 16+ - all abilities welcome! This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to making yoga accessible for all, is launching Yoga in the Park - a new series of outdoor yoga sessions set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Lake District. Held in locations including […]
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