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Events for Adults

Filed under: Events for Adults at Keswick Museum & Art Gallery looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Mon 31 Aug17:00Keswick Museum & Art Gallery(6.8mi)

via Keswick Museum & Art GalleryCurated

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Northern String Quartet

Members of the quartet are frequently invited to collaborate with some of the world’s most respected orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. In addition to their classical credentials, the Northern String Quartet has gained recognition in the Candlelight & Fever String Quartets circuit, where they perform dynamic renditions of modern pop music across the UK. Their diverse portfolio includes high-profile performances at concerts, weddings, corporate events, and as sought-after session musicians in recording studios. The quartet is also a popular choice for supporting strings on UK artist tours, showcasing their adaptability and wide-ranging expertise. Notable recent performances include a prominent appearance at the AO Arena in Manchester for BBC One’s Big Night of Musicals 2025, a National Lottery Funded event, where they performed alongside a full orchestra to great acclaim. With a repertoire that spans both classical and contemporary genres, the Northern String Quartet remains at the forefront of the UK’s vibrant music scene, consistently delivering exceptional performances and contributing to the development of both live and recorded music. Join us for a classical concert by the Northern String Quartet at Threlkeld Village Hall on Thursday 3rd September at 7:30pm. The programme will be included here soon, but it is expected to include all of Vivaldi’s seasons plus some other pieces.

Thu 3 Sept20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(7mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Hesket Newmarket Show

Sat 5 Sept09:00Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study. Hesket Newmarket Free Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Mon 14 Sept20:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study

Hesket Newmarket Free Church is hosting and we're spreading the word. Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Thu 17 Sept20:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study - Keeping Going

Mon 21 Sept19:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Illustrated Talk: Penrith2Kendal Arc Recovery Project

Talks & Lectures

Around £3

Illustrated Talk: Penrith2Kendal Arc Recovery Project

In May 2024, the Penrith2Kendal Arc project started its two-year development phase, providing staff resource to work up ambitious plans for land management, community engagement, access improvement, monitoring, funding and governance. These plans will be implemented over a 20-year delivery phase, which should commence Early 2027. During this development phase, managed through a partnership with Lowther Farming Partnership and Cumbria Connect , the project team is working with all 30+ farmers and landowners to explore options for large-scale, ambitious nature restoration that will enhance the condition and connectivity of a range of important habitats, including woodlands, wood pasture, rivers and floodplains, hay meadows and peatlands. Planning and consultation will also be carried out to assess whether Water Voles, Black Grouse, Pine Martens and a range of other missing species can be returned to the landscape. Covering more than 16,000 hectares, the Penrith to Kendal Arc project area covers multiple watersheds and habitats and supports a huge array of wildlife. Most of the project lies within the Lake District National Park, arguably England’s most spectacular and iconic landscape. For more information see: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/585a424287624845a2d31f6bd3a3d36f Threlkeld Village Hall, Monday 21st September 2026, 7:30pm. Door and Bar from 7pm. Entry £3, pay on the door.

Mon 21 Sept20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(7mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Community

Big Questions Night

Hesket Newmarket Free Church is putting on Big Questions Night and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 24 Sept17:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study - Keeping Going

Thu 24 Sept19:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Community

Word on the Wash 2026

Who for: Church leaders and spouses Speaker: John Hindley Dates: Conference #1 Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd February 2027 Conference #2 Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th February 2027 Venue: Newby Bridge Hotel, Newby Bridge, Cumbria Cost: £275 per person (Accommodation and meals included) SAVE THE DATE! In partnership with Living Leadership, these conferences are a place where church leaders and their spouses come to receive from the Lord and be refreshed for their life in ministry. Set in the beautiful Lake District at the Newby Bridge Hotel, there is a choice of two 3-day mini-breaks: – Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd February 2027– Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th February 2027 The conferences are specially tailored to the needs of leaders, with refreshment and encouragement through Bible talks, discussion groups, prayer and space. With its emphasis on experiencing God’s grace, the annual Pastoral Refreshment Conference is regularly described as an essential oasis where church leaders and their spouses can take a step back from daily ministry demands, share fellowship with others in similar contexts, be prayed for, and be refreshed for the seasons ahead. "A beautiful location, wonderful worship, great teaching and authentic, vulnerable fellowship all combined to provide real refreshment for this thirsty soul!" Martyn, Pastoral Refreshment Conference 2024 Key Note Speaker John HindleyHaving grown up in a Christian home, John was saved as a university student in Exeter through the...

Sat 3 OctKeswick Convention(6.6mi)

via Keswick Convention

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Word on the Wash 2026

Be Refreshed Be Inspired Be Equipped Keswick Events are here to developed and encourage Christians in their daily walk and ministry. Each of the programmes, workshops and retreats go deep into the Word of God as well as provide time away from home, work and ministry to reflect on the Word of God and to find refreshment in His creation. The year-round programme provides a variety of events for Christians who want to explore God’s Word throughout the year. Whether you are in full-time ministry, a church leader, looking to learn more from the Bible, or seeking a week of biblical refreshment in the Lake District – there is something for you! Events Coming Up Click the event titles to find out more. 2025 / 2026 keswick Bible workshop keswick Emerging young leaders Pastoral refreshment conferences Keswick weekend keswick arts retreat keswick leadership course 2026 / 2027 Keswick Bible Workshop Keswick Emerging Young Leaders Pastoral Refreshment Conferences The Keswick Weekend Keswick Arts Retreat Keswick Leadership Course Feedback From Attendees “The Keswick convention is making the most of their incredible location and facilities to put on world class conferences that allow us to think deeply in the most beautiful place on earth.

Sat 3 OctRawnsley Centre(6.7mi)

via Rawnsley Centre

Community

Business Meeting

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

Tue 6 Oct19:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

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 is happening at Clint Stamper Training Ltd. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Wed 7 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(9.7mi)

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 is putting on EAL Level 3 Award (PAT testing) In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 8 OctClint Stamper Training Ltd(9.7mi)

via Clint Stamper Training LtdLocal gem

Theatre

Around £15

Top of the Wold by Mikron Theatre Company

Via Bempton, Bridlington, Hornsea and Howden, we explore a region barely noticed by the nation it feeds, eroded by the pounding North Sea, can a mobile library – with its complex web of rural stops (and somewhat erratic engine) – pull together the Riding’s finest yarns? From the rolling Wolds to the wild North Sea, discover a place where connection to the land is ingrained, culture is as organic as its produce, and the sea reminds us that we stand on the cliff-edge of a much bigger story. This laugh-out-loud quest through a patchwork of culture and community celebrates the forgotten, the resilient, and the wonderfully eccentric. Mikron Theatre Company in their 54th year of touring exceptional theatre in extraordinary places. They visit over 130 venues per year. In the summer they tour by narrowboat performing outdoors by the canal, in pubs, allotments, dry docks to name a few. In spring and autumn, they tour indoors in village halls, theatres, care homes and more. Threlkeld Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 8th October 2026. Bar and Box Office from 6:45pm. Tickets £15 (under 18 £7.50) from Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop or on-line here (by debit or credit cards). TICKETS BOUGHT ON-LINE ARE COLLECTED ON THE NIGHT FROM THE BOX OFFICE. Box Office enquiries .

Thu 8 Oct20:30Threlkeld Village Hall(7mi)

via Threlkeld Village Hall

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study

Hesket Newmarket Free Church is being delightfully mysterious about Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Mon 12 Oct20:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

Religion & Spirituality

Hesket Home Hubs - Bible Study

Mon 19 Oct19:45Hesket Newmarket Free Church(6mi)

via Hesket Newmarket Free Church

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Cumbria, England

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