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  Events for Saturday, 6 August 2022
  • Peatbog Faeries
    Doors 8pm | Tickets £18.50 | Malt Room Standing Peatbog Faeries celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2016 on the back of the critically acclaimed album Blackhouse, and 2017 saw the release of a live album Live@25. Their new studio album was launched in the autumn of 2020. Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to the new audiences around the world. Their mainly instrumental music allows the band to develop exciting themes and soundscapes, as well as locking into their trademark hypnotic Celtic Dance sound that no-one can resist moving to!
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  6th August 2022
    TIME: 08:00 - 23:00
  • Sedbergh Environmental Market
    A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!
    VENUE: St. Andrew’s Church
    DATE:  6th August 2022
    TIME: 10:00 - 15:00
  Recurring events in this month
  • Dawn Chorus Growing Singing
    Come and sing with a lovely bunch of others. Learn all the songs there and then. No music reading. No experience needed. Bring your love of singing and just drop in. First visit is completely free. Songs are all just great to sing without musical backing, just a group of voices. Go on! Treat yourself to some new learning and meet some lovely people. And if £7 is too much for you, just pay a bit less. Free to come along and try though!
  • Summer Sundays
    Enjoy some of the best bands in the county rocking out in the biggest beer garden in Kendal. Family- friendly with food and drink available. 2:00pm- 4:00pm 17 Jul Uncle Carbuncle| 24 Jul Beak Bowie and Powney| 31 Jul The Seals| 7 Aug Kirk McElhinney Trio| 14 Aug North Fire Sounds| 21 Aug Meetwood Flac
  • National Theatre Live Prima Facie
    Starts 7pm | Tickets £15.50 | Conc. £13.50 | Recorded Screening | Theatre Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller's award-winning play. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game. Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. A production from Empire Street Productions.
  • The World Beneath the Fells
    Join us in exploring the Cumbrian legends, nature and history that inspired Alex Mullark's new children's book, The Sky Beneath the Stone! Drop in and visit this FREE immersive exhibition and surround yourself with the magic of Cumbria. Learn about wildlife and local legends, take part in free activities and workshops and get inspired to write stories of your own. Suitable for the whole family. You do not need to have read the book to enjoy the exhibition.
  • Open-Air Midsummer Night's Dream
    Wayfarers Theatre presents Midsummer Night's Dream, a lively and colourful OPEN-AIR adaptation of Shakespeare's much-loved tale of mischief, magic, and mishap. This approachable and inspiring family-friendly outdoor theatre adventure has been produced using sustainable theatre practices and guarantees an experience like no other. BRING A PICNIC to nibble on, sit back and enjoy live music and colourful costumes, a wonderful troupe of local performers and with any luck, some sunshine! The gate opens 45 minutes before the start time. Run time two hours+ including a 30 minute interval. Seating is NOT provided, blankets and camping chairs are encouraged, whatever you need to be comfortable! Regretfully, due to the nature of the venue, there is no disabled access.
  • Flower Appeal 2022
    Dedicate a Forget Me Not this summer and support your local hospice.
  • Family Bikeability
    Free Family Bikeability training available. 1st week in Carlisle 2nd week in Kendal. 3 hour session for family. Minimum age of 8 - please call Cyclewise 01768 898775 or bookings@cyclewise.co.uk
  • Peatbog Faeries
    Doors 8pm | Tickets £18.50 | Malt Room Standing Peatbog Faeries celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2016 on the back of the critically acclaimed album Blackhouse, and 2017 saw the release of a live album Live@25. Their new studio album was launched in the autumn of 2020. Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to the new audiences around the world. Their mainly instrumental music allows the band to develop exciting themes and soundscapes, as well as locking into their trademark hypnotic Celtic Dance sound that no-one can resist moving to!
  • Sedbergh Environmental Market
    A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!