Saturday February 4, 2012

What's On in Cumbria

Events in Cumbria this month


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Art exhibition
Exhibition of work by 13 students on the National Extended Diploma Art and Design course (Yr 2) at the Art College, Carlisle. Being a mixed media project a variety of techniques were explored in the studio. These included embroidery, illustration, garment construction and digital imaging.The project brief was ’Inside Outside’ and this is the first external exhibition by these students who have curated and hung the work themselves. more
Free entry.Gallery phone no. 01228 595055
The Crown Art Gallery, 5, Lonsdale Street, Carlisle.  Cumbria CA1 1BJ
Today to Thursday 23 Feb 2012
Ceilidh
The ever popular Garsdale Street Band return to the village hall in New Hutton more
Doors open at 7.30pm Tickets £11 includes hot ’Pie n Peas’ supper & home-made puds Bar available 01539 732816 or 01539 728999
New Hutton Village Hall near Kendal  Cumbria LA8 0AS
Today
WOW: Wonder of Wool and the Art of Knit and Stitch
Gallery@rheged presents the work of 20 contemporary British artists and designers who are inspirational in their creative use of wool. The exhibition features film, photography, community projects and a hands-on making area to inspire the creative project in everyone. Featured artists:Max Alexander, Carréducker, Susan Crawford, Stewart Easton, Fine Cell Work, Felicity Ford, Fay Godwin, Kate Jenkins, Rachael Matthews, Steve Messam, Deirdre Nelson, Kate Pemberton, Trevor Pitt, Celia Pym, Freddie Robins, Annie Shaw, Amy Twigger-Holdroyd, Hazel White, Rich White, Donna Wilson, Joss Wrigg, The Wool Clip. more
Runs until 15th APRIL 2012 Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm Admission £2.50 (concessions £1.75) • Children under 16 free 01768 860033
M6 J.40 Penrith  Cumbria CA11 0DQ
Today to Thursday 1 Mar 2012

New Exhibition for Ely Cathedral Feb 2012 - Modern Day Quaker Tapestry
A captivating and colourful stitched tale of 350 years of history is on display at Ely Cathedral: 31 January to 29 February 2012. Conceived by a brilliant embroiderer 30 years ago, the 77 panels were made by 4,000 men, women and children from all over the world. Thirty nine of the panels will travel to Ely from their home in Cumbria. The free exhibition includes a film, audio guides, children’s activities, gift shop and embroidery demonstrations. Open Mon to Sat: 10am to 4pm. Groups of 15 or more should book. Tel: 01539 722975 Email info@quaker-tapestry.co.uk more
Free entry. Opening times are 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire  Cumbria CB7 4DL
Today to Wednesday 29 Feb 2012
FOLK NIGHT
Chris and Anne-sweet ’folky’ blues more
8PM ONWARDS, FREE OF CHARGE, 015394 33193
THE MORTAL MAN, TROUTBECK  Cumbria LA23 1PL
Tomorrow

Surviving Life
Keswick Film Club meets every Sunday. You do not need to join to come to a film. We are a friendly club and we try to show films that are not likely to be shown locally more
5.00pm, 3.50 (members) or 4.50 (non-members),details from website or email
Alhambra Cinema, St John’s Street, Keswick  Cumbria CA12 5AG
Tomorrow
QUIZ NIGHT
Oh Mortal Man that lives by bread you are going to need y thinking head! -CASH PRIZE more
9PM ONWARDS, £2 PER PERSON, 015394 33193
THE MORTAL MAN, TROUTBECK  Cumbria LA23 1PL
Wednesday 8 Feb 2012
Cumbrian Neet
Wigton’s Market Charter is 750 years young! Come along and celebrate with a neet of Cumbrianj dialect, songs, poems all with Tatie pot supper. Raffle and fully licensed bar. more
tickets £6 - including tatie pot supper. doors open 18.30 tickets from Kath and Dennis 016973 44919
The Market Hall Wigton  Cumbria CA7 8AU
Friday 10 Feb 2012


February Fun at Rheged
11-18th Feb CUCKOO NEST TRAIL AROUND RHEGED Go on a hunt to find all the nests and win a tasty treat. Every day 10am-5.30pm Free more
YOU CAN NOW BOOK TICKETS ONLINE, VISIT WWW.RHEGED.COM 01768 868000
Rheged, M6 J.40  Cumbria CA11 0DQ
Saturday 11 Feb 2012 to Saturday 18 Feb 2012
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
The first of our British orchestras under guest conductor Leo Hussain. One of Britain’s favourite violinists, Tasmin Little, will perform Vaughan William’s principal wartime symphony described as “music imbued with what one can only call greatness of soul”. more
7.30pm. £29, £28, £27, Half price tickets for children under 16, Over 60’s £1.50 off, Best of Friends £2 off. Contact 01228 633766
The Sands Centre, Carlisle,  Cumbria CA1 1JQ
Saturday 11 Feb 2012
The Pope’s Toilet
Keswick Film Club meets every Sunday. You do not need to join to come to a film. We are a friendly club and we try to show films that are not likely to be shown locally more
5.00pm, 3.50 (members) or 4.50 (non-members),details from website or email
Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith  Cumbria CA11 0DQ
Sunday 12 Feb 2012


Chris Newman Trio
Chris Newman’’s new show features guitars, mandolins and bass in a warm and witty style. Joining him in the trio are Andy Watt & Keith Rae. Balancing ’finger busting wizardry’ The Scotsman, with tender lyricism, it explores genres from English, Scottish, Swedish and American traditional, to country, Latin, African, Swing and modern jazz. more
7pm Tickets Adult £10, Child £5, Family £25 from 01768 88234
Skirwith Village Hall near Penrith  Cumbria CA10 1RQ
Sunday 12 Feb 2012
Pendyrus Male Voice Choir
a Concert by a Male Voice Choir from the Rhondda Valley, Wales in aid of the Mayor of Allerdale Joe Holliday,s Charities. more
Commencing at 7.00pm Tickets £10.00 each can be obtained from the Allerdale Borough Council Office at the Town Hall Maryport or ring Joe Holliday on 0190066319
St Mary’s Church, Wood Street, Maryport  Cumbria CA15 6EG
Sunday 12 Feb 2012
FOLK NIGHT
Tumbling Toms- traditional folk more
8PM ONWARDS, FREE OF CHARGE, 015394 33193
THE MORTAL MAN, TROUTBECK  Cumbria LA23 1PL
Sunday 12 Feb 2012
Close Encounters
Lakes Aquarium is gearing up to allow children and adults alike to get up close and personal with its incredible and awe-inspiring creatures through a half term ‘Close Encounters’ event running from February 13-19, 2012. Lakes Aquarium prepares to feed visitors lots of science facts, rather than science fiction, while enabling them to feel, observe and discover the range of wildlife under its roof in a variety of dynamic ways. Every day, children will be able to handle snakes and a giant land snail, use magnifying glasses to observe rock pool creatures and their characteristics and dive into creative discovery bags located around the Aquarium. These will contain storybooks, puzzle, dressing up outfits and more... more
Activities daily from 9am, Adults £8.95, children £5.95. SAVE up to 25% by buying online.
Lakes Aquarium,Lakeside, Newby Bridge  Cumbria LA12 8AS
Monday 13 Feb 2012 to Sunday 19 Feb 2012

 
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