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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Lee Child
DESCRIPTION:Best-selling author Lee Child returns to the town where he penned the first three novels in his internationally renowned ‘Jack Reacher’ thriller series. \nLee will talk with local debut author Rachel Canwell (Paper Sisters) about his life and work – and what’s in store for his hero now he’s no longer wielding the pen. \nLee’s talk will be followed by a book-signing session. Valerie Laycock from the Book Lounge will have a selection of books available for purchase but feel free to bring a favourite book from home (just one each\, though\, please). \nPlease note expect this event to be a sell-out. Passholders should book their free ticket to ensure entry as we cannot admit people on the door if the venue is full! If you have booked a ticket and find you cannot attend\, please let us know so we can release a ticket to someone on the waiting list. \nTickets\nAdults £15\nMembers £13.50\nAge 14-18 £5\nPassholders FREE \nBook online → \nDoors open at 6.45pm. Pop-up bar. \n\nThis event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-lee-child/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Books,Illuminate Festival,Speakers,Talks
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SUMMARY:Illuminate: Festival of Ideas 2026
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Our small market town has inspired artists\, writers\, philosophers and activists through the ages – including John Ruskin\, JMW Turner\, Margaret Llewelyn Davies (campaigner for women’s suffrage) and the Brontë sisters. \nWe’d like to see Kirkby Lonsdale celebrated for more than its abundant natural beauty and we’re excited to see what fresh ideas we can inspire and explore! 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LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Family Friendly,Festival,For kids,Health & Wellbeing,Magic,Music,Speakers,Storytelling,Talks,Theatre,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Munros
DESCRIPTION:with Andrew Stachulski\nJoin us for an inspiring evening exploring the legacy of Sir Hugh Munro who first catalogued Scotland’s mountains over 3\,000 feet\, now known as Munros. Andrew Stachulski will share his fascinating story\, why these peaks captivate walkers and climbers alike\, and reveal the allure behind Munro bagging. \nTickets\nGeneral Entry: £5 \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk begins at 7.30pm. Bar available. \nBooking\nTickets available from Hornby Institute\, Hornby Village Shop or online: \nBook online →
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/the-munros/
CATEGORIES:Speakers,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T190000
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SUMMARY:What if I Could...?
DESCRIPTION:with Kirsty Allan\, Wellbeing & Motivational Coach\nOur speaker at the next meeting of Kirkby Lonsdale WI is Kirsty Allan\, a psychologist & professional coach. She specialises in helping people uncover their unique capabilities\, which will allow them to achieve their fullest potential and achieve their purpose in life. \nSo\, if you are feeling a bit ‘stuck’\, wanting to take that next step but maybe doubting you can make the leap\, do come along to this talk! \nYou will pick up lots of tips and learn how to use your unique skills and energies to discover your personal magic  \nWe meet on Weds 11th June from 7.00pm onwards\, at the Lunesdale Hall.Guests (including gentlemen) are always welcome\, for a small charge of £5\, which includes refreshments. \nNo need to book – just come along!
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/what-if-i-could/
LOCATION:Lunesdale Hall\, Bective Road\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2BG
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellbeing,Speakers,Talks
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SUMMARY:Finding a Voice
DESCRIPTION:with authors William Fiennes and Anthony McGowan\nSponsored by Rathbones Investment Management \nWilliam Fiennes and Anthony McGowan will share their thoughts on writing\, creativity and finding your voice. \nWilliam Fiennes is the bestselling author of ‘The Snow Geese’ and ‘The Music Room’\, and co-founder of First Story\, England’s leading creative writing charity for young people: www.firststory.org.uk. Celebrated YA author Anthony McGowan has written over 50 books\, for adults\, teenagers and younger children. His novel ‘Lark’\, part of the four-part ‘Truth of Things’ series\, won the 2020 Carnegie medal for children’s literature. He has also twice been longlisted (for ‘The Knife That Killed Me’ in 2008 and ‘Brock’ in 2014) and once shortlisted (for Rook in 2018) for the same award. His ‘How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog’ was published in 2019 and a follow-up\, ‘How to Teach Economics to Your Dog’\, written with his wife\, the economist Rebecca Campbell\, came out in 2022. \nPrices\n£5.00 \nTickets\nBook online → \nAll tickets carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.  Doors open 6.45pm. Event starts 7.30pm. \nPart of Illuminate Festival of Ideas\, 8-23 February
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/finding-a-voice/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Speakers,Talks
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SUMMARY:Running in the Family with Dr Adam Rutherford
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy has become one of the most popular hobbies in Britain. Thanks to programmes like ‘Who do You Think You Are’\, many exciting stories have emerged. However\, it is science’s job\, and the solemn duty of scientists\, to ruin good stories with cold hard facts. And in this case\, some juicy maths. And some sordid familial relationships. Brace yourself. \nDr Adam Rutherford is a geneticist and host of numerous programmes\, such as BBC Radio 4’s ‘Start The Week’ and ‘The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry’. He has produced several TV science documentaries and published ‘Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics’\, the Sunday Times bestseller ‘How to Argue with a Racist’\, ‘A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived’ and\, most recently\, a children’s book\, ‘Where Are You Really From?’. He is a lecturer in Genetics and Society at University College\, London. \nSponsored by ‘Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast’\, with Dr Adam Rutherford. \nPrices\nAdults £5.00\nU18s FREE \nTickets\nBook online → \nAll tickets carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase\nDoors open 7pm. Event starts 7.30pm. \nPart of Illuminate Festival of Ideas\, 8-23 February
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/running-in-the-family-with-dr-adam-rutherford/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Science,Speakers,Talks
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