What's on in Kirkbride

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Kirkbride.

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Children & Family

Holiday Activity and Food Programme Summer Kids Club 2026

There are limited HAF-funded spaces available per session.

Wed 22 Jul10:50Watchtree Nature Reserve(4.9mi)

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Nature ramble at Watchtree

A Late Summer Ramble with Belinda Lloyd Join Belinda Lloyd, our Habitats & Estates Team Leader, for a relaxed and immersive stroll through the beautiful, changing landscapes of Watchtree. Late summer is a bustling time on the reserve, and this guided walk is the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and appreciate the…\n

Mon 10 Aug19:00Watchtree Nature Reserve(4.9mi)

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Around Varies

Protected: The 24 HR WINDY 500 – 2026

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Sat 19 Sept12:00Watchtree Nature Reserve(4.9mi)

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Sports & Fitness

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Watchtree Half Marathon 2026

Watchtree Half Marathon – Part of Our Progressive Running Event Programme 2026 (Runners must be 17+ to enter) Date: Sunday, 15th November 2026 Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve & Surrounding Countryside Our Half Marathon is the ultimate challenge in the Watchtree running series! Set on quiet, undulating country lanes, the route features gentle inclines rather…\n

Sun 15 Nov10:00Watchtree Nature Reserve(4.9mi)

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Wed 23 Jun19:00Watchtree Nature Reserve(4.9mi)

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RR SSAFA

One for the diary — RR SSAFA at The Victory Hall. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 22 Jul13:00The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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SR Penrith and Solway Conservative Association

SR Penrith and Solway Conservative Association. The Victory Hall. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul19:30The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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Dave Gillies Memorial Match 25thg July 2026

In memory of Dave Gillies A memorable match to remember our friend Dave. To enter this match, please contact the match organiser: Tony Harrison on

Sat 25 JulBroom Camping Pods(7.1mi)

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Dave Gillies Memorial Match

In memory of Dave Gillies A memorable match to remember our friend Dave. To enter this match, please contact the match organiser: Tony Harrison on Please note All nets, Keep-nets, and any fish handling equipment is to be completely 100% dried out, and outside the tackle shop before the draw. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES […]

Sat 25 JulBroom Camping Pods(7.1mi)

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MH Solway and Penrith LP

Filed under: MH Solway and Penrith LP at The Victory Hall looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sat 25 Jul08:30The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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Annan Men At Moffat Tens

MOFFAT TENS An Annan Squad will be off to the Moffat Tens on the 26th July

Sat 25 Jul13:00Annan Rugby Club(7.3mi)

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Warriors at Moffat Tens

MOFFAT TENS The Warriors are away to the Moffat Tens on the 25th July

Sat 25 Jul13:00Annan Rugby Club(7.3mi)

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SR Debra Mandale Felts

Spotted SR Debra Mandale Felts on The Victory Hall's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sat 25 Jul13:00The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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MH Private Party

We found this gem on The Victory Hall's website. MH Private Party — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Sat 25 Jul18:00The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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MH Private Party clear up

The Victory Hall hasn't given us the full script, but MH Private Party clear up has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 26 Jul08:30The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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Mh swingfit

Right then — Mh swingfit at The Victory Hall. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Mon 27 Jul10:00The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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Children & Family

SR RR Cumberland Youth Justice Service

Spotted SR RR Cumberland Youth Justice Service on The Victory Hall's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 29 Jul08:30The Victory Hall(9.5mi)

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More about Kirkbride

Cumbria, England

Kirkbride sits snugly in Cumbria where the air is always fresh and the local scene moves at a very reasonable pace. We know that quiet evenings are best spent watching a film or catching a community play without needing to drive halfway across the county. There are plenty of ways to pass an hour or two, from joining a book club to trying your hand at pottery in one of the local halls. Near Here keeps track of what's going on so you can decide if it's time for a walk or just another cuppa with the neighbours.

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