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SUMMARY:Wray Scarecrow Festival
DESCRIPTION:The longest-running Scarecrow Festival in the UK (we believe)\, is back for 2025. This year the theme is ‘Circus’ and all activities for the 10 day festival revolve around this\, culminating in the Wray Fair on Bank Holiday Monday\, 5th May. \nOnce again there are a variety of events taking place including 10k road race\, giant scarecrow parade\, car boot\, fell race\, local history walks and not forgetting the Wray Fair with entertainment and fun for all the family and\, of course\, lots of scarecrows! \nThe Festival began in 1992\, inspired by a similar event in France. It is organised each year by the ‘Scarecrow Committee’\, a small but dedicated band of local volunteers. The committee is supported by a much larger team of people who help with activities such as litter-picking\, ice-cream selling\, car parking\, programme selling\, bunting and marquee erecting\, etc. \nProgramme\nWray Scarecrow 10k Road Race\n1.15pm\, Saturday 26 April\nWray Village Hall\nFantastical Quests\n3pm\, Saturday 26 April\nMethodist Hall\, Kirkby Lonsdale\nCar Boot & Collectibles Sale\n8am\, Sunday 27 April\nWray School Field\nFell Race\n7pm\, Tuesday 29 April\nBridge End Farm Tea Rooms\, Wray\n\nLocal History Walks\n11am & 2pm\, Saturday 3 May\nGeorge & Dragon\, Wray\nGiant Scarecrow Parade\n5pm\, Saturday 3 May\nWray Village\nLocal History Walks\n11am & 2pm\, Sunday 4 May\nGeorge & Dragon\, Wray\nWray Fair\n10.45am\, Monday 5 May\nSchool Fields\, Wray\nLocal History Walks\n11am\, Monday 5 May\nGeorge & Dragon\, Wray\nKeep up to date at wrayscarecrows.wordpress.com
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/wray-scarecrow-festival/
LOCATION:Wray Village\, Wray\, LA2 8QL
CATEGORIES:Activities,Car Boot Sale,Family Friendly,Fell Race,Festival,For kids,History,Market,Music,Parade,Running,Shopping,Walk,Workshop
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SUMMARY:South Lakes Live
DESCRIPTION:A micro festival in the beautiful setting of Kirkby Lonsdale and surrounding countryside in the south of the Lake District.\nWe are a family friendly festival kicking off the summer bank holiday weekend celebrating music\, arts\, and culture\, think coconut shy’s and horse rides without the horses. \nThis year will be featuring live music from some of the UK’s finest tribute acts together with a selection of up and coming local artists.\nThere will be activities\, workshops and plenty to keep you busy for all ages\, have you ever tried maypole dancing? \nOur street food village will be showcasing a vast array of cuisine from around the world\, but don’t worry we will have some English classics too. \nThere will be a main bar on site serving a range of festival beers\, lagers and ciders. if your looking for something fancy checkout the cocktail bar\, wine and soft drinks also available. \nLive Music \n\nThe Luke Combs Experience Tribute Band\nUtmost Elton\nIt’s not Taylor\nThe Sum of Sheeran\nOasus!\nAlong with some brilliant local bands The Out And Out Blues Band\, The Moonshine Shakers\, The Size\, Running Standard. Also Vinyl Prof Dj plus more guests!\n\nPrices\nAdults Weekender £70\nKids 13–17 Weekender £40\nKids 5–13 Weekender £10 \nTickets\nBook online → \nSingle day tickets are available. Please note all children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Children aged between 13 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult who is over 21. On site parking is available at £10 per day.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/south-lakes-live/
LOCATION:Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club\, Underley park\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2DS
CATEGORIES:Activities,Concert,Family Friendly,Festival,Food & Drink,For kids,Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T193000
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SUMMARY:Lady Nade
DESCRIPTION:Lady Nade is celebrated as one of the UK’s most distinctive voices. Named one of Bristol’s Most Influential Women by Bristol.Live\, she is an award-winning artist of extraordinary calibre. Her music explores themes of love\, friendship\, loss\, and hope\, resonating deeply with a global audience. \nWith three impactful albums to her name\, Lady Nade has received acclaim from publications like Folk Radio\, Americana UK\, and The Guardian. Her career embraces a fluid approach to genre\, effortlessly blending jazz\, Americana\, folk-pop\, soul\, country\, and rock. This versatility allows her to focus on the emotional depth of her songs\, prioritising the craft of songwriting above any single style. \nLady Nade’s latest album “Willing” entered both the official Folk and Americana charts on its release. With the title track Single winning UK song of the Year in the 2022 UK Americana Awards. For those drawn to artists like Nina Simone\, Lianne La Havas\, Joan Armatrading\, Odetta\, Joni Mitchell\, and Corinne Bailey Rae\, Lady Nade’s music is a perfect fit. \nCheck out Lady Nade’s music here: www.ladynade.co.uk \nWe’re beyond thrilled to welcome Lady Nade to the Stage at St Mary’s – tickets for this performance will sell fast\, so book soon! \nPrice\nAdults £12.00\nU18s £8.00 \nBooking\nBook online → \nDoors open at 6.45pm. Performance begins 7.30pm. All tickets carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/lady-nade/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Moonrakers run a series of sought-after Folk Orchestra workshops across the country for intermediate instrumentalists who wish to develop skills in arranging and playing folk tunes and songs in an ensemble. \nJoin Jon Bennett (guitar\, ukulele\, bouzouki\, whistles)\, Jacqui Johnson (cello\, fiddle\, keyboard) and Becki Luff (harp\, keyboard) for an inspiring six-hour workshop at Barbon village Hall\, ahead of their concert at St Mary’s Church the same evening. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to work through a number of tunes and songs\, and will be invited to suggest arrangement ideas yourself. Music (with chords\, countermelody and bass) will be sent out in advance along with a video of each tune played at medium pace for those who learn by ear. Above all\, it’s a rare opportunity to play with a multi-instrumental and welcoming group. \nThe £50 workshop price includes: \n\nSix-hour session with three experienced folk musicians\nTea/coffee plus light lunch (please advise any special dietary requirements in advance)\nTicket to the concert on the evening of Fri 9 May  at St Mary’s Church in Kirkby Lonsdsale\n\nPlaces are very limited\, so book soon to avoid disappointment! \nFor more information visit www.moonrakers.net and www.facebook.com/moonrakersfolkorchestra. To discuss any aspect of the workshop\, call 01865 769206 or email moonrakerscelticmusic@gmail.com. \nPrice\n£50.00 \nBooking\nBook online → \nAll bookings carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/moonrakers-folk-orchestra-workshop/
LOCATION:Barbon Village Hall\, Barbon\, LA6 2LL
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Moonrakers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. \nWe’re delighted to welcome to St Mary’s Oxford’s much-toured 4-piece band\, Moonrakers (celtic harp\, cello\, stringed instruments\, whistles\, female/male vocals). Moonrakers are on a mission to bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls\, churches\, arts centres and festivals across the UK. \nWith songs and tunes from the English\, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions\, they’ve been described as “startlingly talented” (Oxford Times)\, with five albums of “exquisite music “(BBC) and “truly wonderful” performances (Wycombe Festival). \n2023 saw the launch of their album ‘Green to Gold’ which received glowing reviews in the music press). Their music also featured in the new BBC television drama ‘Beyond Paradise’. To see and hear more\, visit www.moonrakers.net. \n“An uplifting journey” (BBC) “Startlingly talented musicians”\nOxford Times. \n“The real deal”\nThe Living Tradition. \n“Uplifting\, sensitively crafted songs and tunes”\nFATEA magazine. \nPlease note that the evening performance will be preceded by a six-hour Folk Orchestra Workshop\, held at Barbon Village Hall from 10AM-4PM. Places on the workshop cost £50\, including refreshments and a ticket to the concert. Places are very limited\, though\, so book soon. \nPrice\nAdults £12.00\nU18s £8.00 \nBooking\nBook online → \nAll bookings carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/moonrakers-in-concert/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Fool’s Gold
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to welcome folk duo Fool’s Gold to the Stage at St Mary’s\, performing their new set – Siren Song. \nFool’s Gold – Steve and Carol Robson –deliver shows that entertain through compelling stories linked to the songs\, fantastic projected visuals to help the stories\, and of course by delivering great songs. There are songs to join in with\, well-known and original songs\, all played live on acoustic instruments. Performing in many styles including folk and Americana. \nAll the songs in this show relate in some way to the sea\, sailing or some sort of aquatic adventure! There are twists aplenty\, amusing and moving stories and of course\, there’s plenty of audience interaction\, and the songs themselves are a mixture of original and very familiar material. \nDiscover more at https://foolsgoldacoustic.wixsite.com/sirensong \nPrice\nAdults £12.00\nU18s £8.00 \nBooking\nBook online → \nDoors open at 6.45pm. Performance begins 7.30pm. All tickets carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/fools-gold/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Give us this day: Songs for all Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Kirkby Lonsdale Singers\n& Sing Joyfully!\nYou are invited to the KLS Spring Concert on Wednesday 21 May at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church\, Kirkby Lonsdale. \nBoth choirs will be sharing an uplifting variety of ‘Songs for all Seasons’\, including Fauré’s beautiful ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’. \nThe concert is free\, but donations are welcome in aid of St Mary’s Church and their choirs.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/give-us-this-day-songs-for-all-seasons/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Fundraising,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T193000
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SUMMARY:Anne-Marie Sanderson
DESCRIPTION:Anne-Marie Sanderson is a Cumbrian singer-songwriter whose music draws inspiration from nature\, literature and travels. \nHer new album\, Old Light\, has been described as “uplifting and gentle” (NARC)\, “articulate and ethereal” (Rocking Magpie)\, and “melodically divine” (BBC Introducing). With influences including Nick Drake and Jesca Hoop\, her intricate guitar work and captivating vocals make her a standout in the modern folk scene. \nOld Light comes six years after Anne-Marie’s previous release\, the EP Book Songs Vol. 1\, a collection of songs inspired by the work of authors including Robert Macfarlane\, Sarah Hall and Barbara Kingsolver. \nJoin us for a great night of live music in an inspirational venue! \nPrice\nAdults £12.00\nU18s £8.00 \nBooking\nBook online → \nDoors open at 6.45pm. Performance begins 7.30pm. All tickets carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/anne-marie-sanderson/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Performance
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