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Community

Around £8

Make Your Own Pinata - £8

Create your own colourful pinata with artist Sophie Bass using card and papers to bring the fun to the summer holidays or your next party. Bring your own favourite image if you like to give it your special vibe. You'll need to fill it with goodies when you get home. Some children may need parental assistance dependent on ability. If children are under 13yrs, please settle them in to the workshop and stay on site throughout. Access for participants: reasonable dexterity in hands. Wheelchair friendly site and activity. Chill zone for breaks if required.

Wed 22 JulFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

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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(3.1mi)

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Community

Around £4

Playdays Drop In Session - £4

Playdays Drop In Session - £4? At Florence Arts Centre? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Thu 23 JulFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

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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(3.1mi)

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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(3.1mi)

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Community

Jam in the Kitchen - Free

Sun 26 Jul15:00Florence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

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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(3.1mi)

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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 30 JulFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

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Community

Around £4

Playdays Drop In Session - £4

Something's afoot at Florence Arts Centre and it goes by the name of Playdays Drop In Session - £4. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 30 JulFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

via Florence Arts CentreCurated

Likely freeLive Music

Flo Unplugged - FREE Acoustic Session

Join us for a get-together celebrating live music, poetry, recitations, and song. Flo Unplugged is a relaxed, welcoming space to share creativity and enjoy great performances together. For this summer session, we're planning on being outside, weather permitting. If it does the rain, the show will still go on... just back inside the performance space. Entry is free, with donations warmly welcomed. No booking required - just turn up and enjoy the evening. If you’d like to perform, please get in touch in advance so we can plan the running order. The setup will be simple and unplugged, with two microphones only..

Fri 31 JulFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Cafe Church

Coffee/tea is served from 10.50 a.m. People sit in small groups around tables. About 11.10 there is a short time of worship, followed by discussion of a theme in the table groups. The service ends with prayers of intercession, and we sing the blessing to each other.

Sun 2 Aug11:00Kirkland Mission Church(3.3mi)

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Community

Around £8

Map an Imaginary World - £8

Map your own exciting imaginary world with artist Ruth Waterhouse using some intriguing techniques, pens, paints, dip pens and more. Some children may need parental assistance dependent on ability. Some children may need parental assistance dependent on ability.

Wed 5 AugFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

via Florence Arts CentreCurated

Community

Around £35

Beginner Acrylics - £35

Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Learn the basics of using Acrylic paints to create a beautiful sunset picture to take home with artist, Janellen Redington! By the end of 2 hours, each participant will have an idea of the behaviour of acrylic paint, basic brush control, mixing colours, light and shadow, and layering techniques. No previous experience is necessary and all materials are provided. This session is suitable for beginners aged 16yrs+ with good mobility in their hands. Children must be accompanied by adults. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Sat 8 AugFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

via Florence Arts CentreCurated

Casting & Painting Your Own Treasure - £8

Community

Around £8

Casting & Painting Your Own Treasure - £8

Cast your own fossils, shells and other found items with artist Zoe Forster and paint them to take home and add to your collection of treasure. Some children may need parental assistance dependent on ability.

Wed 12 AugFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

via Florence Arts CentreCurated

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 13 AugFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

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Cute Characters or Menacing Monsters - £8

Community

Around £8

Cute Characters or Menacing Monsters - £8

Bring your characters to life in miniature with artist Sophie Bass using polymer clay to create characters you'll love... or love to hate to keep with you on keyring fittings. Some children may need parental assistance dependent on ability.

Wed 19 AugFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

via Florence Arts CentreCurated

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 20 AugFlorence Arts Centre(3.1mi)

via Florence Arts CentreCurated

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Cumbria, England

Thwaites, Near 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 Thwaites, Near 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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