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Casterton WI welcomes members and visitors to: The Role of a First Responder by Claire Turner Community First Responder (CFR) is a role within a community to provide immediate, life-saving care in the crucial first minutes of a medical emergency. This talk highlights the need for such volunteer work and also how we can help […] |
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3 events,Illuminate: Festival of Ideas 7–20 February 2026 Our world is in flux. We’re facing challenges that require creative solutions at a global, national and local level. It feels like a tipping point, but also an opportunity to reflect, regroup and recalibrate our approach. We believe that big ideas can come from anywhere. Our small market […] 
with Andrew Bodenham 10.00am-12.00pm. Presentation: A traveller’s guide to understanding the role of lime in traditional buildings, its use in mortars, renders, plasters and limewashes, historical production in the locality, how traditional mortars work, why modern materials can cause problems in old buildings, embracing the lime lifestyle, sources of further information. 12.00pm-1.30pm. Demonstration: Introduction to […] 
Best-selling author Lee Child returns to the town where he penned the first three novels in his internationally renowned ‘Jack Reacher’ thriller series. Lee 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. Lee’s […] |
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with Tess Pike An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church The early story of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Parish Church is lost in the mists of time, but one thing is certain: when Norse Settlers arrived in the 10th century, there was already a church on the site. The earliest fragments of evidence may be Saxon, and […] 
with Terry Bond MBE The Pendle Witches Trials of 1612 hold a significant place in the history of Lancashire and are amongst the most famous witch trials in British history. Four centuries later we remain fascinated by the 12 individual women at the heart of this story. Terry will shine a light on the events […] 
with Simon Stephens, Executive Director, Theatre by the Lake Simon's talk will explore how stories are shaped, developed and brought to life on stage – from the first spark of an idea to the moment the curtain goes up. Drawing on his experience at Cumbria is award-winning producing theatre. Simon will share how regional theatres […] |
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with Carolina Goodship Our landscape is defined by its underlying geology and the processes that shape the hills and valleys. Kirkby Lonsdale is largely built on limestone bedrock which is thought to have formed around 345 to 330 million years ago during a time when the UK was just south of the equator and a […] |
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Kirkby Lonsdale Gardening Association will hold their Annual General Meeting at 6.30pm in the Lunesdale Hall. This is followed by tea & cakes and a talk by Paul Macauley, Head Gardener at Duke of Westminster’s Abbeystead Estate at 7.30pm. This promises to be an interesting and entertaining evening. Paul will be sharing a wealth of […]
with Tess Pike An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church The early story of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Parish Church is lost in the mists of time, but one thing is certain: when Norse Settlers arrived in the 10th century, there was already a church on the site. The earliest fragments of evidence may be Saxon, and […] |
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