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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(4.5mi)

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(4.5mi)

via Higham Hall

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(4.5mi)

via Higham Hall

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(3.2mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

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(3.2mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

DanceLive Music

2027 Bassenthwaite Ceilidh

Saturday 27th February 7.30pm. Bassenthwaite Ceilidh is back for 2027 by popular demand – this fantastic evening is always a sell out. Great Band – Striding Edge, Start the new year at our fantastic village Ceilidh. We all need a pickup after the festive fun is over and what better fun than traditional line dancing with a live band. Bar and light refreshments are available. This event always sells out well in advance. See Parish Room calendar for date. Contact: Claire at

Sat 27 Feb19:30Bassenthwaite Parish Room(3.2mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Community

Meet at the Keswick Convention

Hesket Newmarket Free Church is putting on Meet at the Keswick Convention and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 28 Jul19:00Hesket Newmarket Free Church(7mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Community

Ceildh with Bald Mountain String Band in Aid of St Mary's Church

This ceilidh is supporting St Mary’s church in Threlkeld which has been at the centre of village life for many centuries. It was last refurbished 250 years ago. We want to celebrate this in style! However, now the church needs to be repaired and refreshed for the next couple of hundred years. We seek for the church to continue traditional and enlivened Christian worship eg. Messy church or dramatisations but also to be able to provide warmth and better hospitality to those using the church eg. School activities, mums and babies and social groups for older people and those living with difficulties . We are undertaking repairs and installing a new heating system (air source heat pump for sustainability) and insulation. There will also be provision of a toilet and kitchen and the removal of the centre pews to give a flexible space for activities. The profits from this ceilidh will go towards this project. Bald Mountain String Band started in the 60s as the Berkshire Tragedy, Peter and Chris, along with concertina and melodeon player, and clog dancer, Ian Dunmur, played together until Chris and Peter moved to the Lakes in 1987. They are now a family band, joined by daughter Jo and her husband Mick. Hence, Bald Mountain String Band was born.

Fri 31 Jul20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(9.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Meet at the Keswick Convention

Hesket Newmarket Free Church is hosting and we're spreading the word. Meet at the Keswick Convention — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 4 Aug19:00Hesket Newmarket Free Church(7mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Likely freeCommunity

Village Walk with Treasure Hunt

A self-guided walk of about 2.5miles. Along the way, answer some questions and collect some nature items. Register and start at Village Hall between 1 and 2pm and return there at the end. FREE ENTRY. Prize for the winning entry. A lovely walk and fun for all ages.

Wed 5 Aug14:00Threlkeld Village Hall(9.2mi)

via Threlkeld Village 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(7.8mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

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(8mi)

via Recreate and MakeLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study - Inviting To Church

Mon 17 Aug19:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(7mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study

One for the diary — Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study at Hesket Newmarket Free Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Mon 17 Aug20:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(7mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study - Inviting To Church

Thu 20 Aug19:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(7mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

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(7.8mi)

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(7.8mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

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Cumbria, England

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