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What's on in Thornhill (Copeland)

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

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Community

Around £4

Playdays Drop In Session

Loads of fun across the site for children ages 3 - 10 years old for only £4 per child.

Thu 23 JulFlorence Arts Centre(1mi)

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Community

Around £4

Playdays Drop In Session - £4

Florence Arts Centre hasn't given us the full script, but Playdays Drop In Session - £4 has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 23 JulFlorence Arts Centre(1mi)

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History & Heritage

Around £6

Mining Heritage Tour - £6

Find out about the last working deep iron ore site in Western Europe and one of the last visible remains of the once huge iron industry in West Cumbria.

Sat 25 JulFlorence Arts Centre(1mi)

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Community

Jam in the Kitchen - Free

An informal, intimate, and often impromptu gathering of musicians playing music together for the pure joy of it Join us at Florence Arts Centre for an afternoon of relaxed, creative collaboration—whether you’re bringing an instrument, your voice, or just coming along to listen and soak up the vibe. 2pm – 5pm Expect a welcoming, low-pressure space where ideas flow, styles blend, and anything can happen. No setlist, no expectations—just good music and good company. All abilities welcome. Come jam, connect, and make some noise. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have an Access toilet.

Sun 26 JulFlorence Arts Centre(1mi)

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Community

11am services at St Mary’s Gosforth

Starting on 15th March the 11am Sunday Service at Gosforth will be held in the main church and this will continue until the Autumn

Sun 26 Jul11:00St Mary's Church(5mi)

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Community

Jam in the Kitchen - Free

Sun 26 Jul15:00Florence Arts Centre(1mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Sunday Evenings

First Sunday of the month - Informal Worship at 6.30pm Second Sunday of the Month Faith and Fellowship at 6. 45pm at different venues for venue ring Chris on Third Sunday All age Worship. Especially suited to young people at 6.30pm Fourth Sunday Informal Evening Worship at 7pm with Phoenix Praise singers

Sun 26 Jul18:30St Mary's Church(5mi)

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Children & Family

Baby and Toddler Group

Meets on Tuesday in St Mary’s Room during term time. Babies and children up to age 5 are very welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Tue 28 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(5mi)

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Community

Around £8

Bags of Creativity - £8

Carve and stamp your own amazing designs with the help of artist Steph Sykes then print them on paper and a tote bag to take away. Use of sharp tools means parents must assist if children are under 13.

Wed 29 JulFlorence Arts Centre(1mi)

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Community

Around £4