In My View, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Eden-based artist, David Boyd will be opening in David’s studio and home at Lazonby on Saturday 26 November. In My […]
Category: People & activities
Roman Britain comes to Pooley Bridge – Ullswater’s independent bookshop hosts author Bronwen Riley
Verey Books, Ullswater’s independent bookshop, located in Pooley Bridge, continues its popular events programme on Wednesday 16 November by welcoming writer Bronwen Riley to discuss her latest book, Journey to Britannia: From […]
Keen young weaver joins The Wool Clip co-operative
Young South Lakes-based weaver, Ella Keen (19) has joined The Wool Clip co-operative, based at Caldbeck. Ella and her family moved to Cumbria from Dorset in 2020 to be closer […]
Artist-in-Residence Dawn Hurton – Out with the old, in with the new…
This month, I finally finished working on the ‘Pikelet Gallery’ which now hosts an alphabet of stories and automata from the Eden Valley. A kind neighbour sorted the electrics while […]
New Cumbrian arts and culture podcast launched
A new podcast dedicated to the arts and culture in Cumbria has been launched. ‘Behind the Scenery’ produced by Tom Speight, of Cumbria Arts and Culture Network, will cover all […]
Dog lovers invited to join special dog walk in Dalston led by Paragon Veterinary Group
Dogs and their owners are invited to celebrate International Dog Day – and the launch of a new Dog Walking Guide – with a meet-up and ramble in Dalston. The […]
Celebrating contemporary craft and creativity at Lanercost
The 2022 Craftsmen at the Priory exhibition and sale has opened in the Dacre Hall at Lanercost Priory near Brampton and will run throughout the month, opening every day up to and […]
Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Hurton – The White Wizard of Orton..
‘In the churchyard sleeps William Farrar, an 18th-century doctor well known in the hills, where people believed he practised black magic.’ Arthur Mee; The Lake Counties A few years ago, I […]
Lanercost hosts arts and crafts showcase in the Dacre Hall
For most of August, the Craftsmen at the Priory exhibition and sale will be taking over the Dacre Hall at Lanercost Priory near Brampton. Artists and designer makers from across […]
So much to see these summer holidays with the kids – and without the car
The long summer holidays are upon us and parents everywhere are facing that age-old conundrum – how do we keep the kids entertained? To help, we’ve put together a selection of […]
Inclusive play session for autistic and ADHD children at Kirkby Stephen East Railway Station
Do you know an autistic or ADHD child who loves trains? This Saturday 16 June, the All Aboard Club is bringing its giant train sets to the Stainmore Railway Company’s […]
Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Hurton – The Eden Anthology… work in progress
Over the past five years or so, I’ve been slowly developing what I’ve come to think of as a kind of ‘Eden Anthology’, although I’ve only recently explicitly named and […]
Cathedral choirs come together to mark Hadrian’s Wall anniversary
THE CATHEDRAL choirs of Newcastle, Hexham Abbey and Carlisle will come together for a special concert next month as part of the 1900th anniversary celebrations of Hadrian’s Wall. The combined […]
Lake District photo competition to reflect the beauty of the landscape
Cumbrian landscape conservation charity Friends of the Lake District is launching its annual photo competition and asking for snaps of the Lake District to star in their calendars and Christmas […]
Shortlist announced for Lakeland Book of the Year 2022
As the shortlist is announced for Lakeland Book of the Year 2022, there are less than three weeks to go before it’s revealed who will follow in the footsteps of […]
Art weekends for Lakes visitors
Budding artists are learning to paint in watercolour this weekend in the heart of the Lake District. And the tuition package has proved so popular that the organisers plan to […]
Trigony House Hotel “barks” up the right tree with dog lovers
Just over the border with Scotland, you can find a spa hotel for you and your dog to enjoy. A Dumfries and Galloway hotel is appealing to dog owners with […]
Face your fears & celebrate your achievement on top of the world – at Brockhole.
When my daughter, Katie May invited me to join her on a trip to Brockhole, I immediately said ‘yes’, writes Karen Morley-Chesworth. I love this Arts & Crafts house, with […]