St Mary’s Church
Events at this venue
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Festival Foresty
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for 90 minutes of outdoor fun with crafts, storytelling and firepit for all the family. This is a chance to explore the outdoors together via storytelling, play, crafts and time chatting around a firepit eating smores. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new. A wet weather alternative will be available. Prices […]
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Beautiful Mind – Beautiful South Tribute
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleEnjoy hit songs from legendary English pop rock group The Beautiful South performed by this amazing live band. All income from ticket sales will be shared between St Mary’s Church and the mental health charity Mind. Prices General £12.00 Under 18's £10.00 Tickets Book online → All tickets carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase […]
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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 […]
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The Great Baldini – Magical Legend
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relic of the music halls and a theatrical performer of the old school. Known the world over as ‘The Emperor of Illusion’, ‘The Prince of Prestidigitation’, and ‘The Maharajah of Mystery’, he is a hugely entertaining stage magician. Baldwin, the magical dog, is his faithful companion. FAMILY […]