St Mary’s Church
Moonrakers in Concert
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleCeltic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. We’re delighted to welcome to St Mary’s Oxford’s much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals). Moonrakers are on a mission to bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres and […]
Lady Nade
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleLady Nade is celebrated as one of the UK’s most distinctive voices. Named one of Bristol’s Most Influential Women by Bristol.Live, she is an award-winning artist of extraordinary calibre. Her music explores themes of love, friendship, loss, and hope, resonating deeply with a global audience. With three impactful albums to her name, Lady Nade has […]
Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleWith a lifelong love of reggae and the music of the Caribbean, Julia Titus (aka Bessie) has been performing live for over 20 years. Her blues repertoire includes classics such as ‘Careless Love’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Business’, ‘Do Your Duty’, ‘Summertime’ and many more. Her rich warm vocals and engaging stage persona are always […]
Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Spring Concert
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleKirkby Lonsdale Brass Band announce their annual Spring Concert to be held at St Mary's Church. Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band is one of the oldest bands in the country. Our earliest record is from 1821 when the band played for the coronation celebrations of King George IV. They led the procession for the coronation celebrations […]
Diary of a Nobody
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleMr Pooter is a man of modest ambitions, content with his ordinary life. Yet he always seems to be troubled by disagreeable tradesmen, impertinent young office clerks and wayward friends, not to mention his devil-may-care son Lupin with his unsuitable choice of bride. Try as he might, he cannot avoid life’s embarrassing mishaps. Based on […]
Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleAll around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing, not only from books but children’s minds too! Now only a secret organisation known as the Ancient Guild of TaleTenders can save the stories – and they need your help… Join Terry Tibblestick from the ancient guild of TaleTenders and his assistant Brenda Bogg. The TaleTenders […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ben Reel
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleIn a solo career spanning 25 years, Ben Reel has received worldwide critical acclaim with appearances on the BBC and RTE. Having supported the likes of Jools Holland and The Cranberries, he has also collaborated musically with talent such as Hal Ketchum and The Blockheads and has co written and performed live with some of […]
Dark Skies and Stargazing
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleCumbria’s dark skies allow us to see the natural wonder of the stars, but are also critical for the health wildlife and our own natural well-being. Sadly light pollution in Cumbria is increasing each year, threatening to obscure our view of the stars and blinding and confusing animals so they can’t feed or find a […]
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 […]