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Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust shines again
9:50am Sunday 5th September 2010
ANNIE Mawson’s excellent Sunbeams Music Trust is staging two fund-raising concerts this month.
Report: Lindal & Marton Horticultural Show 2010
2:36pm Friday 3rd September 2010
FURNESS folk turned out in force to ensure a revival of a gardening show got off to a flyer.
Brewery Theatre Company pulls pints and punters
JUDITH Notley makes a welcome return to the director’s chair for the next Brewery Theatre Company production - Jim Cartwright’s Two.
What's on: Westmorland County Show
9:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010
RECORD livestock entries, more than 500 exhibitors and a host of first-time events set to make the 211th Westmorland County Show the best yet.
Report: Greenodd & District Horticultural Society Show 2010
10:22am Wednesday 1st September 2010
Here are the results for the Greenodd & District Horticultural Society.
Report: Selside & Grayrigg Agricultural Show 2010
10:15am Tuesday 31st August 2010
AFTER three years of disruption, a team of hardy helpers ensured there there was a smile on the faces of all who attended a much-loved South Lakeland tradition.
Report: Grasmere Sports & Show 2010
1:10pm Monday 30th August 2010
WITH GALLERY: A special envoy from the London 2012 Olympic committee flew into Grasmere Sports yesterday to learn more about Cumberland wrestling and talent spot the sport’s shining stars.
Village unplugged as MACfest is back
3:52pm Monday 30th August 2010
CUMBRIA’S best acoustic acts will converge on the picturesque village of Ravenstonedale for a weekend of music, culture and food at MACfest this year.
Report: Dufton Show 2010
9:20am Monday 30th August 2010
A RECORD number of entires in the Industrial Tent helped ensure there was plenty to do and see at this year’s Fellside Royal Dufton Show and Sheepdog Trails - despite the poor weather.
Kendal's St George's Church celebrates its 1883 Wilkinson organ in style
9:10am Monday 30th August 2010
ST GEORGE’S Church at Kendal is hosting an Organ and Choral Celebration on Saturday, September 11 (7.30pm) in honour of its 1883 Wilkinson organ. The Grade 1 listed instrument is the largest surviving organ built by the prestigious Wilkinson organ factory, which was originally based in Yorkshire but moved to a building on Kendal’s Aynam Road around 1839. The concert will feature some of the region’s top choristers, Hugh Davies as soloist and conductor, with Ian Pattinson accompanist.
American classic plays Theatre by the Lake
TENNESSEE Williams’ The Glass Menagerie is in the spotlight at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake.
Leading Russian choir performs at Hawkshead Parish Church
9:50am Sunday 29th August 2010
THE Blagovest Choral Ensemble of St Petersburg, once again led by Olga Kozlova, is returning to British shores this month.
Report: Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show 2010
4:53pm Saturday 28th August 2010
YOUNG farmers and pony riders gave adult entrants a run for their money at the 126th Millom and Broughton show today, scooping some of the event's top prizes.
K Shoes Male Voice Choir brings music season to rousing close
10:30am Saturday 28th August 2010
THE 43rd Hawkshead Music for a Summer Evening season concludes on Tuesday (August 31, 8pm) with one of the finest male voice outfits in the UK - K Shoes Male Voice Choir.
What's on: Heritage Open Days
8:40am Saturday 28th August 2010
MANY of the region’s finest buildings are taking part in a national celebration of architecture, history and culture.
Sounds Write - Sting
2:16pm Friday 27th August 2010
THERE is a popular trend amongst big name artists/groups during the advances stages of their careers to re-visit their own best known songs and re-work and re-present the material to their fans in a whole new light. This usually involves the music being given either a rockier edge, being jazzed up or, stripped back and pared down in an acoustic setting.
A surprise view around Ashness Bridge and Watendlath
1:40pm Friday 27th August 2010
Of all the walks I have covered in this series few are more beautiful or more historic than this one. Although it is long in terms of the mileage covered, it is not strenuous and there are only a couple of gentle ascents. It is, however, very much of a summer and early autumn walk because those who follow this well marked route do need to allow plenty of time.
Indie heroes headline Solfest this weekend
9:35am Friday 27th August 2010
REVELLERS will take to the fields for Cumbria's biggest music festival this weekend (August 27-29) Solfest will see Manchester indie heores James headlining the Main Stage along with acid-punks Alabama 3 and gentle indie rockers The Magic Numbers.
Report: Crosby Ravensworth Show 2010
9:26am Friday 27th August 2010
ENTRIES were up in produce, crafts, equine, cattle and poultry at Crosby Ravensworth Show 2010, held at Low Bottom, near Barnskew Farm.
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