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  Events for December 2022
  • Talkin Tots
    Spend some time in the great outdoors with this fabulous pre-school group at Talkin Tarn near Brampton, Carlisle. Perfect for 3-5 year olds, we will explore the natural world with crafts, games, songs, and stories. We will have snacks and a small fire on most weeks. Each week will be different, with various themes as we go through the year. You are welcome to book on to as many or as few sessions as suit your busy diary.
    VENUE: Talkin Adventures
    DATE:  1st December 2022
    TIME: 09:00 - 10:00
  • Endormore Sharing
    Join local dance artist, Orla Collier, for Endormore Sharing, a work-in-progress sharing of Endormore. This solo dance-theatre piece takes the audience on an intimate journey through Orla's experience of growing up in a small village in the Lake District.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  2nd December 2022
    TIME: 19:00 - 22:30
  • Art in the Bar
    Art in the Bar | Wed 14 Sep | Wed 28 Sep | Wed 12 Oct | Wed 9 Nov | Wed 23 Nov | Wed 7 Dec | Food served 6.30pm | Starts 7pm | £15 per session (includes pizza and materials) | 18+ yrs | Tutor Various | Brewery Arts Bar/Restaurant Join us for a relaxed evening of making, drawing and creating in the Brewery restaurant. Whether you've not picked up a pencil or paintbrush since school, or are a regular sketcher and maker, everyone is welcome as you'll be guided by an expert artist tutor. This is about having fun, being creative and sociable – bring a group of friends or just yourself, everyone is welcome! What do I need to bring? All materials are provided but you might like to bring your own equipment with you. Please let us know about any dietary requirements/allergies in advance by emailing sales@breweryarts.co.uk
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  7th December 2022
    TIME: 18:30 - 20:30
  • Santas grotto and tearoom
    Come and visit Santa in his quant, little grotto in the picturesque Hesket Newmarket (close to Caldbeck). All children who visit Santa will receive a gift and there will be an opportunity for photographs. £15 per child. Places need to be booked beforehand We will also have our tearoom open to everyone, even those not visiting Santa where you will find the most delicious snacks, small meals, divine cakes and hot and cold drinks and everything is homemade. To book: , https://buytiickets.:at/howbecklodgefarmandtearoom/790100
    VENUE: Howbeck Lodge
    DATE:  10th - 22nd December 2022
    TIME: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Jan Huntley Peace and Friends Art market
    Jan Huntley Peace and Friends pop-up gallery and selling event. 8 selected Artists sharing Jans lovely Garden Room Gallery and selling beautiful handmade art and design. painting, print, sculpture, ceramics, textiles. Pop in for a mulled wine and mince pie at this lovely annual event in Leasgill.
    VENUE: CROFTS FARMHOUSE
    DATE:  10th - 11th December 2022
    TIME: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Christmas Pudding Run
    Get into the festive spirit! A 10K course through the beautiful Great Langdale valley. The Langdale Christmas Pudding run has become a popular event to start the festive season. With over 1000 entered at it's peak, the race appeals to all who enjoy the fun side of running. Every finisher gets a Christmas Pudding and many runners dress in festive costumes - all adding to the party atmosphere.
    VENUE: New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
    DATE:  10th December 2022
    TIME: 12:00 - 13:30
  • Carols at Beetham
    Kendal South Choir present a programme of Christmas music, including carols for audience and choir. Conducted by Geoffrey Field. With seasonal refreshments.
    VENUE: St Michael & All Angels
    DATE:  10th December 2022
    TIME: 19:30 - 21:30
  • Santa Dash Kendal
    Ready... set... ho, ho, ho!!! There will be festive fun galore on CancerCare's annual family fun run, a one-mile jovial jog along Kendal Canal Path, starting and finishing at Kendal Leisure Centre. The perfect way to get the family in the mood for Christmas and raise money to help local people coping with cancer and bereavement.
    VENUE: Kendal Leisure Centre
    DATE:  11th December 2022
    TIME: 11:00 - 12:00
  • Festival of Christmas Music
    Keswick Choral Society's popular annual Festival of Christmas Music and readings with favourite carols for Choir and Audience. Soloist Jonathan Millican joins in Vaughan Williams's Fantasia on Christmas Carols and extracts from Messiah. Tickets in advance attract a £3 discount (see website)
    VENUE: Crosthwaite Church
    DATE:  12th December 2022
    TIME: 19:30 - 21:30
  • Comedy Club December
    Festive fun for everyone (well, over 18s....) with another epic selection of some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit. This month's cracking club features the comedy skills of Dave Williams, Mark Cram, Matt Stellingwerf and James Meehan.
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  16th December 2022
    TIME: 20:15 - 22:30
  • The Seals
    Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £10 | OTD £12 | Malt Room Standing The Seals are an energetic 5-piece guitar band from Cumbria with over 18 years live experience playing together. The band are talented, professional musicians with a super cool set list and a solid reputation for delivering a huge sound and explosive live show you won't forget. The Seals will be performing a legendary set of classic songs picked from 6 decades of great music bringing a powerful, authentic live band experience! You will most definitely need your dancing shoes party on!!
    VENUE: Brewery Arts
    DATE:  23rd December 2022
    TIME: 19:30 - 23:00
  • Ceilidh with The Bald Mountain String Band
    Burn off that Christmas Dinner and warm up for New Year's Eve celebrations with a ceilidh. Grab your dancing shoes and join the Bald Mountain String Band and caller Sally Hardaker for an evening of fun. No previous experience necessary. Sally will talk you through a range of traditional dances from Britain and beyond. Charity raffle in aid of our local Mountain Rescue teams. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets: £10 Children (10 - 18) £5 Under 10s free
    VENUE: Penruddock Village Hall
    DATE:  29th December 2022
    TIME: 19:00 - 23:00
  Recurring events in this month
  • Forty Farms Exhibition
    Forty Farms exhibition is an visual record of farming at period of profound change told through photography, film and word. From British life Photographer of the year Amy Bateman who in March 2021 embarked on a journey to record the stories of Forty Farms in the Lake District and Cumbria.
  • Art Explorers
    Art Explorers | Tue 20 Sep to Tue 6 Dec | 1.45-2.45pm | £60 (10 wks) | 7+ yrs | Tutor Ciara Heaton A creative art and craft class for young people in the home education community. A great opportunity to expand the imagination, develop new skills and experiment with lots of different materials and techniques.
  • Artseen Tuesday
    Tue 20 Sep to Tue 6 Dec | 4-5.30pm | 8-16 yrs | £85 (10 wks) | Tutor Sophie Martin | A fun and lively class where you can develop your skills in art, craft and design. Explore lots of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, printmaking, clay and animation taking inspiration from a diverse range of artists and makers.
  • Contemporary Dance
    Tue 20 Sep to Tue 6 Dec | 4.15-5.45pm | £70 (10 wks) | 11-14 yrs | Tutor Emily Davies This class develops skills in contemporary dance, building techniques while focussing on creativity. Be part of a fun and exciting group, with opportunities to perform on stage and elsewhere with your friends. A step up from our younger ‘Creative Dance’ class. If you've not attended a Brewery Youth Dance class before and would like to try the session out before committing to the term, please contact emily.davies@breweryarts.co.uk
  • Young Music Producers
    Tue 20 Sep to Tue 6 Dec | 4.30-6pm | £50 (10 wks) | 11-14 yrs | Tutor Tiiva Learn how to write and record your own songs and music using Ableton. Working with a professional music producer will be a fun and creative way to write together. The group will use a digital lab to make their own piece of music and explore the creativity of producing music along the way. What will the session cover and how will it be taught? Learn how to write and record your own songs, produce and make beats, using digital software in a creative space. We'll play around with effects like reverb, beat making and building our own synth sounds, to make a track as our own music group. Learn how to write and produce with your voices, and instruments in an open safe space, sharing ideas and expressing yourself through music making. We'll be writing, improvising and producing using Ableton and GarageBand.
  • Brewery Youth Dance
    Tue 20 Sep to Tue 6 Dec | 6-7.30pm | £70 (10 wks) | 15 yrs + | Tutor Emily Davies
  • Artseen Wednesday
    Wed 21 Sep to Wed 7 Dec | 4.30-6pm | £85 (10 wks) | 8-16 yrs | Tutor Amy Williams | A fun and lively class where you can develop your skills in art, craft anddesign. Explore lots of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, printmaking, clay and animation taking inspiration from a diverse range of artists and makers. What do I need to bring? Please bring your own apron or wear old clothes. All other materials and equipment are provided.
  • Brewery Film Crew
    Wed 21 Sep to Wed 7 Dec | 4.30-6pm | £70 (10 wks) | 12-16 years | Tutor Film On The Brain Ever wanted to be a star on the big screen? Ever wanted to create your own films and be a director, cinematographer, or script writer? Whether you want to be in front or behind the camera, come and learn the skills to create your own short films and engage an audience through the lens of a camera. Who is it for? Anyone ages 12-16 can join, no acting or technical know-how is required, you'll have the opportunity to explore all aspects of film.
  • Makers Club
    Thu 22 Sep to Thu 8 Dec | 4-5.30pm | £85 (10 wks) | 7-11 yrs | Tutor Amy Williams/Chris Barnes Immerse yourself in a number of art projects over the term, taught by different makers with expertise in their field. An opportunity to invent, make and build with different materials….the only limit is your imagination!
  • Junior Drama
    Thu 22 Sep to Thu 8 Dec | 4-5pm | £60 (10 wks) | 7-11 yrs | Tutor Chris Jones A fun session for those who love to act, explore and use their imaginations Age 7-11 yrs? Want to try both dance and drama at Brewery Arts on a Thursday? Sign up to our Junior Drama and Creative Dance and save 10%. What will the class cover and how will it be taught? Students will learn a multitude of skills and techniques to add to their acting toolbox such as devising, script work, creating characters and vocal and physical techniques. There will be opportunities to work towards exciting projects and show off your new skills in the Brewery Arts Theatre! If you've not attended the class before and would like to try the session out before committing to the term, please contact emily.baxter@breweryarts.co.uk
  • Stage Stars
    Thu 22 Sep to Thu 8 Dec | 4-4.45pm | £60 (10 wks) | 4-6 yrs | Tutor Emily Davies Move, make, create and play in our brand new performing arts class for little ones. Work on different skills for the stage, exploring different themes through dance and drama, using our imaginations and developing our creativity. A great starting point for any young children who were born to perform! If you've not attended a Brewery class before and would like to try the session out before committing to the term, please contact emily.davies@breweryarts.co.uk
  • Creative Dance
    | Thu 22 Sep to Thu 8 Dec | 5-6pm | £60 (10 wks) | 7-11 yrs | Tutor Emily Davies A fun and inclusive class centred on creative and contemporary dance. You and your friends are at the heart of the work you create, plus lots of performance opportunities Age 7-11 yrs? Want to try both dance and drama at Brewery Arts on a Thursday? Sign up to our Junior Drama and Creative Dance and save 10%. If you've not attended a Brewery Youth Dance class before and would like to try the session out before committing to the term, please contact emily.davies@breweryarts.co.uk
  • Young Actors
    Thu 22 Sep to Thu 8 Dec | 5.15-6.45pm | £70 (10 wks) | 11-14 yrs | Tutor Chris Jones Explore who you are and the world around you through drama activities, productions and games. What will the class cover and how will it be taught? Build on theatre skills to bring scripts to life, build confidence, form a strong and supportive theatre company and make friends. Open your minds to different ways of performance including clowning, physical theatre, comedy, puppetry and mime. If you've not attended the class before and would like to try the session out before committing to the term, please contact emily.baxter@breweryarts.co.uk
  • Brewery Youth Theatre
    | Thu 22 Sep to Thu 8 Dec | 7-9pm | £75 (10 wks)| 15-19 yrs | Tutor Emily Baxter | Studio 1 Brewery Youth Theatre has been selected to participate in the prestigious National Theatre Connections Festival. This involves working towards performances in both the Brewery Arts theatre in March 2023 and a regional partner theatre in the North West. If you are young and passionate about theatre, committed to productions and developing skills and techniques (whilst still having lots of fun), this company will help you be the best you can be Commitment to this project is essential and a full rehearsal schedule will be available at the start of the term.
  • English Cafe at Carlisle Library
    A friendly environment to speak and learn English, play games, have a coffee and explore our resources. For people who do not speak English as their first language.
  • Talkin Tots
    Spend some time in the great outdoors with this fabulous pre-school group at Talkin Tarn near Brampton, Carlisle. Perfect for 3-5 year olds, we will explore the natural world with crafts, games, songs, and stories. We will have snacks and a small fire on most weeks. Each week will be different, with various themes as we go through the year. You are welcome to book on to as many or as few sessions as suit your busy diary.
  • Endormore Sharing
    Join local dance artist, Orla Collier, for Endormore Sharing, a work-in-progress sharing of Endormore. This solo dance-theatre piece takes the audience on an intimate journey through Orla's experience of growing up in a small village in the Lake District.
  • Art in the Bar
    Art in the Bar | Wed 14 Sep | Wed 28 Sep | Wed 12 Oct | Wed 9 Nov | Wed 23 Nov | Wed 7 Dec | Food served 6.30pm | Starts 7pm | £15 per session (includes pizza and materials) | 18+ yrs | Tutor Various | Brewery Arts Bar/Restaurant Join us for a relaxed evening of making, drawing and creating in the Brewery restaurant. Whether you've not picked up a pencil or paintbrush since school, or are a regular sketcher and maker, everyone is welcome as you'll be guided by an expert artist tutor. This is about having fun, being creative and sociable – bring a group of friends or just yourself, everyone is welcome! What do I need to bring? All materials are provided but you might like to bring your own equipment with you. Please let us know about any dietary requirements/allergies in advance by emailing sales@breweryarts.co.uk
  • Santas grotto and tearoom
    Come and visit Santa in his quant, little grotto in the picturesque Hesket Newmarket (close to Caldbeck). All children who visit Santa will receive a gift and there will be an opportunity for photographs. £15 per child. Places need to be booked beforehand We will also have our tearoom open to everyone, even those not visiting Santa where you will find the most delicious snacks, small meals, divine cakes and hot and cold drinks and everything is homemade. To book: , https://buytiickets.:at/howbecklodgefarmandtearoom/790100
  • Jan Huntley Peace and Friends Art market
    Jan Huntley Peace and Friends pop-up gallery and selling event. 8 selected Artists sharing Jans lovely Garden Room Gallery and selling beautiful handmade art and design. painting, print, sculpture, ceramics, textiles. Pop in for a mulled wine and mince pie at this lovely annual event in Leasgill.
  • Christmas Pudding Run
    Get into the festive spirit! A 10K course through the beautiful Great Langdale valley. The Langdale Christmas Pudding run has become a popular event to start the festive season. With over 1000 entered at it's peak, the race appeals to all who enjoy the fun side of running. Every finisher gets a Christmas Pudding and many runners dress in festive costumes - all adding to the party atmosphere.
  • Carols at Beetham
    Kendal South Choir present a programme of Christmas music, including carols for audience and choir. Conducted by Geoffrey Field. With seasonal refreshments.
  • Santa Dash Kendal
    Ready... set... ho, ho, ho!!! There will be festive fun galore on CancerCare's annual family fun run, a one-mile jovial jog along Kendal Canal Path, starting and finishing at Kendal Leisure Centre. The perfect way to get the family in the mood for Christmas and raise money to help local people coping with cancer and bereavement.
  • Festival of Christmas Music
    Keswick Choral Society's popular annual Festival of Christmas Music and readings with favourite carols for Choir and Audience. Soloist Jonathan Millican joins in Vaughan Williams's Fantasia on Christmas Carols and extracts from Messiah. Tickets in advance attract a £3 discount (see website)
  • Comedy Club December
    Festive fun for everyone (well, over 18s....) with another epic selection of some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit. This month's cracking club features the comedy skills of Dave Williams, Mark Cram, Matt Stellingwerf and James Meehan.
  • The Seals
    Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £10 | OTD £12 | Malt Room Standing The Seals are an energetic 5-piece guitar band from Cumbria with over 18 years live experience playing together. The band are talented, professional musicians with a super cool set list and a solid reputation for delivering a huge sound and explosive live show you won't forget. The Seals will be performing a legendary set of classic songs picked from 6 decades of great music bringing a powerful, authentic live band experience! You will most definitely need your dancing shoes party on!!
  • Ceilidh with The Bald Mountain String Band
    Burn off that Christmas Dinner and warm up for New Year's Eve celebrations with a ceilidh. Grab your dancing shoes and join the Bald Mountain String Band and caller Sally Hardaker for an evening of fun. No previous experience necessary. Sally will talk you through a range of traditional dances from Britain and beyond. Charity raffle in aid of our local Mountain Rescue teams. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets: £10 Children (10 - 18) £5 Under 10s free