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Comedy

Shakespeare In The Garden: The Comedy Of Errors

The Festival Players return, performing Shakespeare’s high-energy comedy, where confusion occurs when two pairs of identical twins, shipwrecked and separated as babies, end up many years later in the same town and are repeatedly mistaken for each other. We are hoping for good weather, despite the title of the play, but the show will go on if we have to hand out umbrellas. Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Bring your own seating. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Open to all. This performance coincides with Clare Smout’s APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE course, which will focus on this play and includes a ticket to the performance. The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayersinternational.co.uk BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMF

Sat 25 Jul16:00Higham Hall(6.5mi)

via Higham Hall

Live Music

Jazz Concert

A lively and engaging evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential jazz course joined by very special guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Mark Armstrong. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYMJ

Sat 1 Aug21:00Higham Hall(6.5mi)

via Higham Hall

Community

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

This week, we're meeting at Harris Park. There will be no meeting at Cockermouth School. Please bring along your own picnic, blanket and games!

Sun 9 Aug12:00King's Church(7.3mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Community

CYANOTYPES

Spend a day discovering the historical printing process of Cyanotype; making beautiful “blueprints” from natural forms, found objects and hand drawn transparencies.You will learn about the history of the process, how to mix the solution to coat a variety of surfaces, prepare and print a large selection of paper to use as greetings cards or other creative projects and explore ways of mark making on transparent surfaces to make negatives. No previous artistic experience is necessary and everyone will achieve striking results to inspire further exploration.

Fri 14 Aug11:00Higham Hall(6.5mi)

via Higham Hall

Community

Around £435

Creative workshops

We are offering a series of 6 masterclasses with Sarah Ames and Maggi Toner-Edgar. A specific programme for textile design and art to enable you to take your hobby or passion to the next level. This course is designed for textile designers, embroiders, dressmakers, quilters, and makers who would like to develop their ability to make artistic creations. Enhance your design, stitch and embroidery skills, some basic skills are required.

Sat 15 AugRecreate and Make(7.4mi)

via Recreate and MakeLocal gem

Community

Bassenthwaite All Day Breakfast 2026

All Day Breakfast at the Parish Rooms, Local Produce cooked well at a reasonable price. Pop down and join us at the Parish room for this ever popular event. Large Breakfast, Small Breakfast or Children’s. Save the date and see you there from 9am until there’s none left usually 2 ish.

Sun 16 Aug10:00Bassenthwaite Parish Room(7.4mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Community

Crooked River Presents: CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & Saxxy BEN

22nd August - Crooked River Brewery Event #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc { } #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc .sqs-html-content { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSFOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & SAXxY BEN Plus special guests These three acts have been mates for years, it's about time we saw them on a bill together! Three artists, delicious beers and tasty grub.Join us at Crooked River's Tractor Shed Brewery in Workington for a summer afternoon of music, tasty local grub and or course Crooked River's many thirst quenching beers. We'll be kicking things of with local musicians performing in the courtyard, inviting you to chill and unwind in the al fresco with a Dusty Dog and a cold one. Then at 6pm we'll move into the Brewery Shed for our three headline acts. They'll be new songs, fan favouties and collaborations galore. You don't want to miss this one off event. All this for a tenner!? Sounds to good to be true, we know it isn't but you'll have to come down and judge that for yourself. Additional photos @tonysealimagery TICKETS

Sat 22 Aug14:00Crooked River Beer Shop(7.2mi)

via Crooked River Beer Shop

Community

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

This week, there will be no meeting at Cockermouth School. Please bring a picnic, blanket and games to Harris Park for 11am! All welcome.

Sun 23 Aug12:00King's Church(7.3mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Community

EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment

EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment. Clint Stamper Training Ltd. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 7 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(8.3mi)

via Clint Stamper Training LtdLocal gem

Community

EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment

Clint Stamper Training Ltd has got EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 8 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(8.3mi)

via Clint Stamper Training LtdLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026

Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026 at Memorial Gardens. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sun 1 Nov17:00Memorial Gardens(7.3mi)

via Memorial Gardens

Community

Together Regional Day @ Pencil Factory

Together as a region day with Natalie Williams and the Jubilee+ Team. 7th Nov at the Pencil Factory, Keswick. More info about the day and how to book your place coming soon! SAVE THE DATE!

Sat 7 NovKing's Church(7.3mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Country Music Festival

6th, 7th & 8th November 2026 Full line up coming soon.

Sun 8 NovJJ's Bowling Alley(7.5mi)

via JJ's Bowling AlleyLocal gem

Community

Remembrance Sunday

Miss Elaine Reay will lead our Remembrance Day service on Sunday 9th November for all to share in. There will be uniformed organisations i.e. Guides, Brownies, etc taking part also.

Mon 9 NovSaint Andrew's United Reformed Church(8.1mi)

via Saint Andrew's United Reformed ChurchLocal gem

Community

Retro Music Weekend 22

Retro Music Weekend is a twice a year celebration of music from the old days, think 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. If nostalgia is your thing or you just want to take a trip down memory lane, then start the car, RMW is for you! Be cool, be old school! This event is for 18 year olds and over. RETRO MUSIC WEEKEND 22! 13th, 14th & 15th November 2026 Friday Night from 6.30pm, Saturday & Sunday from 3pm until late. We’re turning back the clock for one weekend only – It’s all things OLD SKOOL – all things RETRO – and all things FEEL GOOD! Line up includes: DIRTY ROCKIN SCOUNDRELS, LETS ROCK THE 70'S, U2 BABY, ONE TRACK MIND, THE RUMBLE BAND, RITZ, MOONDOGS, ROD STEWART TRIBUTE, MCDONALDS FARM AND MORE COMING SOON! Click 'Find Out More' for full act info

Sun 15 NovJJ's Bowling Alley(7.5mi)

via JJ's Bowling AlleyLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Christmas Fayre

The most wonderful time of the year always starts the last weekend in November with Bassenthwaite Christmas Fayre. Full of stalls of handmade crafts, gifts and treats along with fun games for all the family. Keep your energy up with turkey sandwiches, mulled wine, and mince pies The Parish Room and Bassenthwaite School volunteers work together to provide your first taste of the festive season. See Parish Room calendar for date.

Sun 22 Nov12:00Bassenthwaite Parish Room(7.4mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Markets & Fairs

Christmas Fayre

Join us for St Andrew’s Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November! From 11:00am to 13:00pm.

Sun 29 NovSaint Andrew's United Reformed Church(8.1mi)

via Saint Andrew's United Reformed ChurchLocal gem

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More about Harriston

Cumbria, England

Harriston sits in the quiet hills of Cumbria where the air is crisp enough to wake you up without an alarm clock. There are no famous stages or big halls here, but the local community centres and village halls keep things moving with regular theatre nights and craft workshops. It is a place where neighbours know each other's names and the local noticeboard always has a fresh idea for a Saturday afternoon. Pub quiz nights drift in from nearby towns to fill the evenings when the rain starts tapping against the windowpanes. The odd pop-up market appears when the sun decides to make an appearance, giving everyone somewhere to gather under one roof. Near Here collects all these local gatherings so you can plan your week without needing a map or a second opinion.

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