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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(2.4mi)

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(2.4mi)

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(4.7mi)

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(2.4mi)

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(4.9mi)

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(3.7mi)

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(4.6mi)

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(4.7mi)

via King's ChurchLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026

Memorial Gardens has got Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display 2026 pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sun 1 Nov17:00Memorial Gardens(4.9mi)

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(4.7mi)

via King's ChurchLocal 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(3.7mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Community

Around £3.00

Jennings 1/2 Pint Glass

Jennings tulip 1/2 pint glass with Jennings re-established logo. Dishwasher safe.

Sat 2 JanJennings Brewery(4.7mi)

via Jennings Brewery

Community

Around £40.00

Jennings 1/4 zip fleece

Jennings black 1/4 zip fleece with Embroidered Jennings logo on left hand side chest. Regular fit. 45% Cotton 55% polyester Machine washable

Mon 4 JanJennings Brewery(4.7mi)

via Jennings Brewery

Community

Around £40.00

Jennings Fleece - 1/4 Zip

Jennings black 1/4 zip fleece with embroidered Jennings logo on left hand side chest. Regular fit. 45% cotton, 55% polyester. Machine washable.

Mon 4 JanJennings Brewery(4.7mi)

via Jennings Brewery

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(3.7mi)

via Bassenthwaite Parish Room

Community

Events for Adults

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery hasn't given us the full script, but Events for Adults has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Mon 31 Aug17:00Keswick Museum & Art Gallery(9.1mi)

via Keswick Museum & Art GalleryCurated

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(8.8mi)

via Keswick Convention

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Venues with events near Sunderland

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Higham Hall2.4 miles away

More about Sunderland

Cumbria, England

Sunderland is in Cumbria, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Sunderland events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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