Workshop
Events
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Wuthering Heights Day
The Glebe St Mary's Church, Kirkby LonsdaleGet ready to channel your inner Cathy or Kate, dig out something red to wear and join us for our first ever Wuthering Heights Day in Kirkby Lonsdale. If you’ve never heard of Wuthering Heights Day before, it’s a fun event which has gradually swept the country since it began over 10 years ago. Come […]
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Wray Scarecrow Festival
Wray Village WrayThe 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. Once again there are a variety of events taking place including 10k road race, […]
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Linoprint Workshop
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Sean Willis Perfect for beginners or a perfect opportunity to have a go at a more advanced print if you have done it before. All materials and equipment provided. Sean Willis is a talented lino printmaker, and fine-line illustrator who is inspired by the world around him and whose mastery of the craft is […]
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South Lakes Live
Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Underley park, Kirkby LonsdaleA micro festival in the beautiful setting of Kirkby Lonsdale and surrounding countryside in the south of the Lake District. We 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. This year will be featuring live music from […]
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Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshop
Barbon Village Hall BarbonEach 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. Join Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles), Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard) and Becki Luff (harp, keyboard) for an inspiring six-hour workshop […]
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Carnforth 1940’s Weekend
Carnforth Heritage Centre Carnforth Station, CarnforthThe Carnforth Heritage Centre celebrates the 80th anniversary of iconic film Brief Encounter, which was filmed at Carnforth station in 1945. ‘Brief Encounter’ is one of the all-time classic love story films, and starred Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, and was directed by David Lean. The event, based in and around the centre at the […]
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Making an A4 Stained Glass Panel Workshop
Hutton Roof Village Hall Hutton Roof, CarnforthA workshop where you will learn the art of stained glass using leaded techniques as you design and make your own A4 panel. You will learn how to handle and cut glass, leading, soldering, cementing and finishing of your item. All materials included. No experience needed. Free tea, coffee and biscuit. Please bring an apron […]
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Question Time for Cumbrian Gardeners
Preston Patrick Memorial Hall, CrooklandsHave your gardening questions answered by a panel of 3 local gardening experts. The Hardy Plant Society, Cumbria are delighted to host this event at Preston Patrick Village Halll, Crooklands on 4th February. Entrance for members of HPS Cumbria is free and all guests are welcome - entrance fee £5. Members will be able to […]
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Illuminate: Festival of Ideas 2026
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleIlluminate: 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 […]
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Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshop
Barbon Village Hall BarbonEach 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. Join Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles), Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard) and Becki Luff (harp, keyboard) for an inspiring six-hour workshop […]
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Wuthering Heights Day
The Glebe St Mary's Church, Kirkby LonsdaleDig out something red to wear and join us for Wuthering Heights Day in Kirkby Lonsdale. Head to the Glebe at St Mary’s where we’ll learn the moves to Kate Bush’s iconic video of her song Wuthering Heights, against the atmospheric backdrop of our local fells. This FREE event is for everyone – men, women, […]
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Bernstein Orchestra Workshop
Sedbergh School SedberghNina Bernstein - Narrator Stephen Threlfall - Conductor Players of all ages are invited to come together for a weekend of rehearsal and performance, exploring a vibrant compilation of extracts from Bernstein's best known works - including On the Town, Trouble in Tahiti, Candide, West Side Story, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to […]