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Festivals & Events

Country Music Festival

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

Sun 8 NovJJ's Bowling Alley(4.6mi)

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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(4.6mi)

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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(9.5mi)

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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(9.5mi)

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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(9.2mi)

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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(9.5mi)

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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(9.2mi)

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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(9.1mi)

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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(9.2mi)

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

Clint Stamper Training Ltd is putting on EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Wed 7 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(10mi)

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

Another belter from Clint Stamper Training Ltd. EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Thu 8 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(10mi)

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Festivals & Events

Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026

We keep tabs on Memorial Gardens so you don't have to. Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026 caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sun 1 Nov17:00Memorial Gardens(9.1mi)

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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(9.2mi)

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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(5.2mi)

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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(5.2mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Christmas Fayre

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

Sun 29 Nov11:00Saint Andrew's United Reformed Church(5.2mi)

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Candlelight Service

We have a very special candlelight service on Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th December) which all are welcome to enjoy and celebrate.

Thu 24 DecSaint Andrew's United Reformed Church(5.2mi)

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Cumbria, England

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