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What's on in Friars Ground

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Afternoon G&Tea with Tour

Afternoon G&Tea with Tour at Shed One. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Fri 31 Jul15:00Shed One(4.2mi)

via Shed OneCurated

Community

Private Afternoon G&Tea with Tour

Close Private Afternoon G&Tea with Tour 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm August 1, 2026

Sat 1 Aug13:30Shed One(4.2mi)

via Shed OneCurated

Food & Drink

Distillery Tour and Tasting

Close Distillery Tour and Tasting 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm August 1, 2026 Buy Tickets

Sat 1 Aug19:00Shed One(4.2mi)

via Shed OneCurated

Cinema

Community event at The Royalty Cinema

Together at the Movies is a Community Connections Hub that will take place on the first Tuesday of each month at the Royalty Cinema

Tue 4 AugSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston(4mi)

via St Marys Social Centre UlverstonLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Guided meditation in Ulverston

St Mary's Hospice is hosting a six-week guided meditation in Ulverston course for people impacted by life-limiting illness

Wed 5 AugSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston(4mi)

via St Marys Social Centre UlverstonLocal gem

Community

Limitless 2026: Beyond the Beat

An unforgettable celebration of dance, creativity, and community with Limitless Dance at the Coro in Ulverston.

Thu 6 AugUlverston Amateur Operatic Society(4.3mi)

via Ulverston Amateur Operatic SocietyLocal gem

Community

Limitless 2026: Beyond the Beat

An unforgettable celebration of dance, creativity, and community

Thu 6 Aug20:00Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society(4.3mi)

via Ulverston Amateur Operatic SocietyLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Compassionate Cafe at Wray

Our Compassionate Cafe at Wray is open to anyone living with life-limiting conditions, their carers, and those experiencing grief and loss.

Fri 7 AugSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston(4mi)

via St Marys Social Centre UlverstonLocal gem

Community

Ford Park Birthday Bash

Come and celebrate 25 years of Ford Park Community Group with a free day out of live music, entertainment, and more!

Sat 8 AugFord Park Nursery(4mi)

via Ford Park NurseryLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Ford Park Birthday Bash

Come and celebrate 25 years of Ford Park Community Group with a free day out of live music, entertainment, and more!

Sat 8 Aug13:00Ford Park Nursery(4mi)

via Ford Park NurseryLocal gem

Community

Antiques, Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles Fair

Visit Swarthmoor Hall for a day full of antique and vintage stalls, with live music.

Sun 9 AugSwarthmoor Hall(4.2mi)

via Swarthmoor HallLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Songs of Praise

A service of Songs and Hymns with Common Worship liturgy. A glass of sherry to follow.

Sun 9 Aug18:00St John the Evangelist(4mi)

via St John the EvangelistLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Syringe Pump Training

Overview This 3 hour session gives Registered Nurses the chance to enhance their clinical skills, and refresh their knowledge around the subject of syringe pumps. You will have the opportunity to learn about the theory behind syringe drivers and why we use them, the practical application of syringe drivers in clinical practice and end of […]

Thu 13 AugSt Marys Social Centre Ulverston(4mi)

via St Marys Social Centre UlverstonLocal gem

Community

Sip & Sax - August 2026

Save the date! Details coming soon....

Sat 15 AugFord Park Nursery(4mi)

via Ford Park NurseryLocal gem

Community

Sip & Sax - August

This August, enjoy a delightful afternoon of drinks with the entertainment of talented local saxophonist Emma Howarth!

Sat 15 AugFord Park Nursery(4mi)

via Ford Park NurseryLocal gem

Community

Sip & Sax - August

This August, enjoy a delightful afternoon of drinks with the entertainment of talented local saxophonist Emma Howarth!

Sat 15 Aug15:00Ford Park Nursery(4mi)

via Ford Park NurseryLocal gem

Community

Rooted & Flying – Finding joy and resilience in challenging times

To learn more about this event, visit the Playful Nature website .

Sun 16 AugSwarthmoor Hall(4.2mi)

via Swarthmoor HallLocal gem

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Cumbria, England

Friars Ground is in Cumbria, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Friars Ground events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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