Talks
Illuminate Festival of Ideas
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleSomething to look forward to in 2025 - Kirkby Lonsdale's own Festival of Ideas. Illuminate will take place from Saturday 8th to Sunday 23rd February and include theatre, music, film and speaker events designed to spark ideas. There will be fun and activities for all ages. Illuminate is designed to bring people together, sparking fresh […]
An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tess Pike, Blue Badge Tourist Guide Putting the Kirk in Kirkby Lonsdale: the Minster of the Lune? 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 […]
Rhythm in Life
Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church Queen's Square, Kirkby LonsdaleRhythm plays a fundamental role in how we perceive and connect with the world around us. When we hear the word “rhythm,” music is likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, as Nina Kraus highlights in The Extraordinary Ways Rhythm Shapes Our Lives (MIT Press, 2023), rhythm is far more than just a musical concept. […]