Talks
Running in the Family with Dr Adam Rutherford
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleGenealogy 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 […]
Finding a Voice
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith authors William Fiennes and Anthony McGowan Sponsored by Rathbones Investment Management William Fiennes and Anthony McGowan will share their thoughts on writing, creativity and finding your voice. William 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 […]
Mountain-Water: Chinese Echoes in North West England
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Professor Charlie Gere Shan shui 山水, literally ‘mountain water’, is a Chinese term for landscape and for forms of painting and poetry that engage with the cosmic dimension of the surrounding environment. The North West of England, the Dales and the Lakes, is perhaps the part of the country in which this idea of […]
Saints and Sinners – A Tour of St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tess Pike When a fine old building reaches the venerable age of 900, it’s inevitable that scandalous and villainous goings-on are woven into the fabric of the building, alongside acts of kindness and generosity. Every stone holds a story waiting to be uncovered. Join Tess for a captivating tour of St Mary’s, where history […]
Books Fizz Evening
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby LonsdaleCome along for a wonderful evening of all things book-related! We will have local authors talking about their latest books, a fabulous second-hand book stall and a fun quiz featuring for the first time…Book Bingo! And all helped along by a drop of Fizz! Price £10.00 Includes Glass of Fizz Tickets Book online
A Rainbow of Dahlias
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby LonsdaleAn illustrated talk by Jack Gott Kirkby Lonsdale Gardening Association are delighted to announce a talk by local dahlia breeder and grower, Jack Gott. Based in Milnthorpe, Jack is a former electrician who has been growing dahlias for over 50 years, and has become one of the countries foremost experts on dahlias. His garden boasts […]
Place Names, Landscape & Society in the Medieval North West England
Barbon Village Hall BarbonBy Dr Alan Crosby Study Day with Kirkby Lonsdale & District Civic Society Place-names are everywhere, one of the fundamental frameworks of our everyday existence and in constant use by all of us all the time. But how often do we stop and think about them - what do they mean, how old are they, […]
Not An Ordinary Day on the Fells
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tony Womack, Kendal Mountain Rescue Join Kirkby Lonsdale Women's Institute for this fascinating talk about the role of Mountain Rescue within the community, explaining how many members represent the team and how they train. Tony will also share some helpful hints on how to stay safe in the hills as well as how & […]
Hedgerow Baking
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Abbi Lawson Join Kirkby Lonsdale Women's Institute for this talk, demonstration and tasting from former Great British Bake-off contestant, Abbi Lawson. Abbi is a forager, baker and self-proclaimed food experimentalist who recently appeared as a contestant on the Great British Bake Off. Fuelled by the dual passions of food sustainability and finding the divine […]
What if I Could…?
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Kirsty Allan, Wellbeing & Motivational Coach Our 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. So, if you are feeling a […]
The Munros
with Andrew Stachulski Join 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. Tickets General Entry: £5 Doors […]
Jackie Morris and Tamsin Abbott: Wild Folk
Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church Queen's Square, Kirkby LonsdaleAward-winning author and artist, Jackie Morris, and Stained Glass Artist and Illustrator, Tamsin Abbott, have announced a one-night-only appearance in Kirkby Lonsdale. At the event on Friday 8 August at the Methodist Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, these two highly-acclaimed artists will talk about their new book Wild Folk, a beautifully illustrated sequence of seven tales, marking […]