Last updated at 10:46, Thursday, 19 November 2009

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SPECIAL EVENTS
SAT NOV 28 & SUN NOV 29
ULVERSTON DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Ulverston
Free entertainment including top hat and
tiara making, costume competitions,
horse-drawn carriages, dancing, fairground
rides and live music, with locally made gifts and festive foods.
www.dickensianfestival.co.uk

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT MUNCASTER CASTLE
Muncaster Castle, Muncaster
Guided tours, light shows, mince pies and
mulled wine at the castle which has been
atmospherically decorated with a Victorian theme. Contact venue for times, prices and
to book.
www.muncaster.co.uk
THU DEC 3
LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING
Caldbeck
Until 9pm. Participants include The Wool Clip,
The Potting Shed, Neil M Edgar Jewellers, The Watermill Café and Hesta Scene.
WED DEC 16 – TUE DEC 29
GHOST STORIES FOR
CHRISTMAS
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
10.15pm. Readings of spooky tales from the 19th century to the modern day. Tickets £5
Tel: 017687 74411
www.theatrebythelake.co.uk
SAT DEC 19 & SUN DEC 20
SANTA AND HIS HAPPY ELF
Ullswater, depart Glenridding
11.30am-1pm. A performance of The Cruise II featuring the festive characters and a visit to the grotto, with competitions and games.
Tickets £15 includes present from Santa
Tel: 017684 82229
www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

PLAYS AND PANTO
FRI DEC 11 – SAT DEC 12
ODDSOCKS PRESENTS
ROMEO AND JULIET
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
Various times. Two troublesome teenagers meet amid festive celebrations as their families’ ancient feud escalates: comic mayhem with
tragic results. Tickets £14 (£9)
Tel: 01946 692422
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk
FRI DEC 11 – MON JAN 4 2010
ALADDIN
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Various times. Uniquely scripted version of the tale featuring new live numbers, sumptuous
costumes and a professional cast. Tickets vary
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk
WED DEC 16 – THUR DEC 31
DICK WHITTINGTON AND THE PIRATE ADVENTURE
The Sands Centre, Carlisle
Various times. Family entertainment featuring celebrity Clare Buckfield, CFM’s Robbie Dee and Peter Dickson, the voice of The X-Factor. Coach transport available from throughout Cumbria for selected shows. Tickets from £9.50
Tel: 01228 625222 or 08448 472276
www.thesandscentre.co.uk
SAT DEC 19 – MON DEC 21
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
Various times. Rosehill Youth Theatre presents an extraordinary journey featuring Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit and Queen of Hearts, with many foot-tapping songs. Tickets £5
Tel: 01946 692422
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk
SAT DEC 26 – SUN JAN 3, 2010
ALADDIN
Carnegie Theatre, Workington
Various times. Traditional panto fun. Tickets £7
Tel: 01900 602122
www.carnegietheatre.co.uk

CLASSICAL AND CHORAL
THU DEC 3
SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS
Eccle Riggs Leisure Club, Broughton in Furness
7.30pm. Soprano Caroline MacPhie and piano by Anthony Hewitt, interpreting songs by Purcell, Rodrigo, Richard Strauss, Mozart, Puccini and others, plus carols featuring the Furness Bach Choir conducted by Anthony Milledge.
Tickets £15 (£7) including wine and mince pie
Tel Broughton TIC: 01229 716115, or Eccle Riggs Leisure Club: 01229 716398
www.ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk

SOFYA GULYAK
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
7.30pm. Award-winning Russian-born pianist performs works by Bach-Busoni, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff. Tickets £16 (£8)
Tel: 01946 692422
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk
SAT DEC 5
WESTMORLAND ORCHESTRA
Westmorland Hall, Lakes Leisure, Kendal
7.30pm. Conductor David Chatwin, soloist Helen Reid (piano). The orchestra will play Overture of The Thieving Magpie, Rossini; Piano Concerto No 2 by Rachmaninov, and Symphony No 7 by Dvorak.
Tickets £11 (£9); children £5.50 (£4.50)
www.westmorlandorchestra.org.uk
SUN DEC 6
HAYDN AND MOZART:
PENRITH SINGERS
St Andrew’s Church, Penrith
7.30pm. Conductor Colin Marston and orchestra leader Susan Johnson are joined by Emma Peaurt, Marion Ramsay, Peter Kelly and John Bispham. Tickets £12 (£10 or £4)
From Penrith Tourist Information Centre
www.penrithsingers.org.uk

THE BAND OF HM ROYAL MARINES, SCOTLAND
The Sands Centre, Carlisle
7.30pm. Light classical music from the shows, exquisite solo pieces, popular Christmas music and a display by the superb Corps of Drums, as well as traditional military pieces.
Tickets £15 (concessions available)
Tel: 01228 625222 or 08448 472276
www.thesandscentre.co.uk.
SAT DEC 12
IN DULCI JUBILO
Our Lady and St Joseph’s Church, Warwick Road, Carlisle
7.30pm. The Abbey Singers and Academy Brass offer a feast of Christmas music featuring composers spanning 400 years and many countries.
Tickets £10 (children free)
Tel: 01768 898804 or 01228 521509
SAT DEC 12
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY – CARNEGIE SINGERS
St John’s Church, Workington
7.30pm. Traditional carols and readings on the theme of Christmas customs. Tickets £6 including refreshments from Carnegie Theatre, choir members or on the door
SUN DEC 13
THE GALLIARD ENSEMBLE
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
7.30pm. The wind quintet plays La
Cheminée du Roi René by Darius Milhaud, Eugene Bozza’s Scherzo, Trois Pièces
Brèves by Jacques Ibert, Gustav Holst’s Wind Quintet, Arvo Pärt’s Quintettino and Luciano Berio’s Opus Number Zoo. Tickets £13.50
(£3-£8)
Tel: 017687 74411
www.keswick-music-society.org
WED DEC 16
A FESTIVAL OF
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Crosthwaite Church, Keswick
7.30pm. Popular Christmas music and carols
for all. Tickets £8
Tel: 017687 77235
www.keswickchoral.org.uk
FRI DEC 18
CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS TOUR
St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle
8pm. The English Philharmonic Ensemble and The Singers perform Torelli’s Christmas Concerto, Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, carols and many others, with mulled wine and mince pies.
Tickets £18 (£16) from Tullie House
Tel: 01228 618700
www.candlelitconcerts.com
SUN DEC 20
A VIENNESE STRAUSS
CHRISTMAS GALA
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
7.30pm. Featuring The Blue Danube, The Champagne Polka and others, plus Christmas carols. Tickets £10-£17 (£9-£16)
Tel: 017687 74411
www.theatrebythelake.co.uk

FOLK, JAZZ AND BLUES
SAT NOV 28
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT AND CLAIRE MARTIN
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
6pm/8pm. The evening begins with conversation from classical composer, singer and pianist Richard Rodney Bennett followed by a concert from Claire Martin who has been described as England’s most impressive female jazz artist and is among Tony Bennett’s favourites.
Tickets £32 including supper or £18 for just the concert (aged 26 and under £20 or £9)
Tel: 01946 692422
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk
HEATHER SMALL
The Sands Centre, Carlisle
7.30pm. The former MPeople front-woman showcases her vocal talent with a mixture of blues and jazz standards and the greatest hits from past career. With the Snake Davis Band.
Tickets £26 (£23)
Tel: 01228 625222 or 08448 472276
www.thesandscentre.co.uk
THU DEC 3
ROY WILLIAMS, JOHN HALLAM, TOM KINCAID
Carlisle Jazz Club at Carlisle RU Club, Warwick Rd
8.30pm. Tickets £3 members, £5 non-members
Tel: 01228 520247

THE UNTHANKS
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
7.30pm. Mercury Music Prize-nominated Tyneside band performs transcendent yet
unsentimental music. Tickets £14 (£13)
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk
FRI DEC 4
PAUL BARRERE & FRED
TACKETT
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
8pm. An acoustic guitar duet from the band
Little Feat, showcasing the group’s songs and other material with a twist. Tickets £14 (£13)
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk
SAT DEC 5
MATT NICKSON’S RIOT
Zeffirelli’s, Ambleside
8pm. Rabble-rousing, high-energy music from larger-than-life Mancunian saxophonist and band.
Entry free.
Tel: 015394 33845
www.zeffirellis.com

BUDDY WHITTINGTON BAND
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
8pm. American guitar player inspired by The Beatles, Rolling Stones and especially John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton.
Tickets £12.50 (£11.50)
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk
THUR DEC 10
THE LES BULL BAND
Carlisle Jazz Club at Carlisle RU Club, Warwick Rd
8.30pm. Tickets £3 members, £5 non-members
Tel: 01228 520247

CHRISTMAS REVELS AND REMEMBRANCES
Malt Kiln Village Hall, Bardsea, near Ulverston
7.30pm. Seasonal presentations plus a special tribute to John Robinson, the late chairman of Ulverston Jazz Appreciation Society.
Tickets £2 including refreshments.
Tel: 01524 853335
www.webstarts.com/ulverstonjazz
FRI DEC 11
THE NEW ROPE STRING BAND
Carlisle Folk and Blues Club @ the Victory Hall, Dalston
8pm. Four talented musicians playing acoustic music on fiddles, guitar, piano accordion and mandolin from various traditions around the world, including Pete Challoner and Tim Dalling, Jock Tyldesley and Vera van Heeringen.
Tickets £12 (£6). Bring your own drinks.
Tel: 01228 515061
www.carlislefolkandbluesclub.com
WED DEC 16
BEGGAR JOE
Zeffirelli’s, Ambleside
8pm. Blues, folk and soul powerhouse featuring John Kenzie on guitar and vocals. Entry free.
Tel: 015394 33845
www.zeffirellis.com
THU WED 17
JEZ LOWE – WINTER
ALMANAC TOUR
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
7.30pm. An evening of songs, tunes, recitations and comedy, with archive film and photos,
harking back to the old Tyneside radio shows of the Fifties. Tickets £12.50 (£11.50)
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk
SAT DEC 19
THE HAMSTERS
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
8.30pm. Guitar, bass and drums trio playing their own brand of rootsy rock blues and Americana; interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix and
ZZ Top. Tickets £12.50 (£11.50)
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk

CHAMELEON
Zeffirelli’s, Ambleside
8pm. An evening of celebratory funk-jazz from long-established quintet known for its exuberant improvisation. Entry free.
Tel: 015394 33845
www.zeffirellis.com
THU DEC 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH THE STEVIE WILLIAMS BAND
Zeffirelli’s, Ambleside
9pm. Funky night out to round off 2009 and see in the New Year. Entry £10
Tel: 015394 33845
www.zeffirellis.com


ROCK AND POP
FRI DEC 4
MAGIC OF MOTOWN
The Sands Centre, Carlisle
8pm. Popular Motown hits performed to celebrate 50 years since Berry Gordy Jnr created the Tamla record label, guaranteed to get you dancing in the aisles.
Tickets £20.50
Tel: 01228 625222 or 08448 472276
www.thesandscentre.co.uk
SAT DEC 12
DREADZONE
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
8pm. Featuring ex Big Audio Dynamite members and guests, fusing technology with human rhythms, united by energetic MCing and reggae vocals.
Tickets £12.50 (£11.50)
Tel: 01539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk


GALLERIES AND
EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL SUN DEC 6
MADDI NICHOLSON: GOING HOME FROM HERE
Tullie House, Carlisle
A giant “breathing” inflatable house – a scale model of a condemned terraced house in Barrow – is the focal point, with billboards of photos taken around the county, exploring the relationship between the personal and the public, home and regeneration.
Tel: 01228 618718
www.tulliehouse.co.uk
UNTIL SAT DEC 12
ANDRZEJ JACKOWSKI: THE REMEMBERED PRESENT
Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal
The show features many new pieces including a set of prints created especially for Abbot Hall, about places that evoke the past but also define and give form to the present.
Tel: 01539 722464
www.abbothall.org.uk
UNTIL SUN DEC 13
OPEN EXHIBITION
The Gincase Gallery, Silloth
Imaginative and interesting display of 65 selected pieces including watercolours, ceramics, oils and scraperboard artwork.
Tel: 016973 32020
www.gincase.co.uk
UNTIL TUE DEC 15
TIME’S CYCLE: JANE FOALE
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
Strikingly colourful paintings inspired by the minerals and landscape of the Caldbeck Fells, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Tel: 017687 74411
www.theatrebythelake.com
UNTIL TUE DEC 22
CHRISTMAS SHOW
High Head Gallery, Ivegill, Carlisle
Work by Julie Dumbarton, Christine Romano, Susan Lincoln and many more artists.
Tel: 016974 73552
www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk
UNTIL SUN JAN 3, 2010
CATCHING THE LIGHT:
CONTEMPORARY GLASS
Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Co-curated by leading glass engraver Alison Kinnaird, the display showcases work by some of the UK’s most exciting glass artists using traditional and innovative techniques.
Tel: 015394 46139
www.blackwell.org.uk
UNTIL JAN 9, 2010
THE CHRISTMAS SHOW
Harbour Gallery, The Beacon, Whitehaven
Exhibition and sale of alternative Christmas gifts by Cumbrian artists, including photography and watercolours, jewellery and quilting. Free entry.
Tel: 01946 592302
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
UNTIL SUN JAN 10, 2010
CAROL BAKER
Gossipgate Gallery, Alston
Featuring work by Phoenix Photographic Art, owned by Carol Baker, with beautiful images evoking tranquility, serenity and amusement.
Tel: 01434 381806
www.gossipgate-gallery.co.uk

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Gallery H, The Old Bank, Arnside
Tel: 01524 761762
www.gallery-h.co.uk

FIVE-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
Red Barn Gallery, Melkinthorpe, Penrith
Works from more than 20 artists including oils, acrylics, watercolours, ceramics, glassware,
jewellery and more.
Tel: 01931 712767
www.redbarngallery.co.uk
UNTIL WED JAN 13, 2010
CHRISTMAS AT PERCY HOUSE
Percy House Gallery, Market Place, Cockermouth
Mixed exhibition of paintings, photographs,
textiles, ceramics, jewellery and more.
Tel: 01900 829667
www.percyhouse.co.uk
UNTIL FEB 2010
COLOURFUL CUMBRIA
Viridian Gallery, St John’s Street, Keswick
Exciting new landscapes in pastels by Godfrey Tonks, an artist who lives near Penrith.
Tel: 017687 71328
www.viridiangallery.co.uk
UNTIL SUN MAR 7, 2010
JULIAN COOPER
Brantwood, Coniston
Mother Lode: Quarries of Cumbria and Carrara contrasts the dripping craggy quarries of Cumbria with the gleaming architectural workings of Carrara, Italy. The paintings are accompanied by an illustrated publication with essays by Melvyn Bragg and others.
Tel: 015394 41396
www.brantwood.org.uk
TUE DEC 1 – SUN JAN 31, 2010
FROZEN FORESTS
The Kate Bentley Studio, Yew Tree Barn, Low Newton, Nr Grange over Sands
Seasonal exhibition from the one of the north west’s leading painters.
Tel: 07761 183908
www.katebentley.co.uk
SAT DEC 5 - SUN DEC 6
ART & CLAY
The Athenaeum, Leasgill, near Heversham
A selling exhibition of paintings and pottery by artists and potters living and working around Morecambe Bay, including Maggie Berkowitz, John Calver, Fiona Clucas, Libby Edmondson, Nigel Edmondson and Frances Winder.
www.heversham.org
SAT DEC 12 – SAT DEC 19
CECIL STREET WINTER SHOW
The Cecil Street Project
10am-5.30pm (not Sun or Mon). Annual art exhibition featuring work from local and national contributors. Preview Fri Dec 11, 6pm-9.30pm with live classical music and free refreshments.
Tel: 01228 541985

WORKSHOPS
WED NOV 25 & FRI NOV 27
CHRISTMAS COOKING
Woodend Cookery, Egremont
Christmas cooking demonstrations with a meal in beautiful surroundings with log fires and a festive atmosphere. Tickets £34.50 including a glass
of wine
Tel: 01946 813017
www.woodendcookery.co.uk
WED DEC 2
IMPRESSIVE christMAS
DOOR GARLANDS
Greystoke Cycle Café, near Penrith
Make a substantial door ring using dried fruits, seed heads, cones, chilli peppers and foliage.
Tickets £42 including two-course lunch.
www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
THU DEC 3 & WED DEC 9
WILLOW WEAVING – ANGELS FOR CHRISTMAS
Greystoke Cycle Café, near Penrith
Phil Bradley’s spectacular angels shimmer with strands of lametta on their wings and candles at their base. Tickets £39 including two-course lunch.
www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
FRI DEC 4 – SUN DEC 6
LITERARY ANNIVERSARY ROUND-UP
Higham Hall, Cockermouth
An introduction to, and comparison of, Robert Burns, Alfred Tennyson, Edgar Allan Poe, Raymond Chandler and others. Residential £180; non-residential £120
Tel: 017687 76276
www.highamhall.com
SAT DEC 5
KNIT YOUR OWN BAUBLES
The Cecil Street Project, Carlisle
1pm-4pm. Create unique festive decorations guided by an experienced knitting tutor.
Tickets £10 including materials
Tel: 01228 541985
SUN DEC 6
YOGA AND RELAXATION
Higham Hall, Cockermouth
2pm-5pm. Teacher Linda Allam uses principles of Ayurveda, including proper breathing, postures, movements and meditation. Cost £15 including tea at 5pm
Tel: 017687 76276
www.highamhall.com
TUE DEC 8
FESTIVE FUN AT THE
TITHE BARN
Tithe Barn, Carlisle
10am-3pm. Make a Christmas welcome ring for your door under expert guidance; materials provided. Proceeds to NSPCC. Tickets £20
Tel: 01228 526705
SAT DEC 12
JEWELLERY-MAKING
The Cecil Street Project, Carlisle
1.3pm. Jeweller Jane Shaw shows how to make a unique gift for Christmas. Tickets £10 including materials
Tel: 01228 541985
SUN DEC 20
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – DEMO & LUNCH
Lucy Cooks, Staveley
12.45pm-3pm. No turkey, just mulled wine, Cumbrian speciality produce and handy hints.
Tickets £30
Tel: 015394 32288
www.lucycooks.co.uk


CARLISLE CATHEDRAL
TUE DEC 1
CHRISTIAN AID ADVENT SERVICE
7pm. Preceded by torchlight procession from city centre bandstand at 6.45pm
THU DEC 3
SING UP TOGETHER
6.30pm. Outreach project concert with local schools and the Cathedral choir
Tickets 01228 548151
WED DEC 9
AUSTIN FRIARS ST MONICA’S SCHOOL
1.30pm. Free lunchtime recital
THUR DEC 10
AGE CONCERN CAROL SERVICE
Noon
CITY COUNCIL CAROL PARADE
Starting at the Cathedral
6.15pm for 6.30pm
FRI DEC 11
EDEN VALLEY HOSPICE CAROL SERVICE
7.30pm
MON DEC 14
TRINITY SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE
7.30pm
TUE DEC 15
DUKE OF LANCASTER’S REGIMENTAL CAROL SERVICE
7.30pm
SAT DEC 19
MESSIAEN’S LA NATIVITE
Noon

CUMBRIA CADET FORCE CONCERT
7pm
SUN DEC 20
FESTIVAL OF READINGS AND CAROLS
3pm
THUR DEC 24
CRIB SERVICE
3pm

FESTIVAL OF READINGS AND CAROLS
6.30pm

MIDNIGHT EUCHARIST
Preacher The Bishop
11.30pm
FRI DEC 25
SUNG EUCHARIST
10.30am

SAID EVENING PRAYER
4pm

First published at 16:03, Monday, 09 February 2009
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