Special Interest

Age Concern Eden
Services for Older People in Eden.  Call into the Age Concern shop in Kirkby Stephen on Wednesdays between 10am and 12 noon.
Contact Moira Gaine
Tel 017683 54918
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Amnesty International (Upper Eden Group)
Small group of people working to improve Human Rights worldwide - letter writing and campaigning.  Group meets Tuesday evenings once a month.
Contact Mr David Solloway
Tel 017683 41531
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Eden Classic Vehicle Group
Organisers of Commercial Vehicle Rally every Easter.  Meets only to put on Rally as necessary.
Contact Will Hamer, Secretary
Tel 015396 23254 
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www.cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk

Gardeners of Eden
We aim to provide meetings of interest to amateur gardeners in the Kirkby Stephen areas.  We meet at the Methodist Hall and at venues of interest.
Contact Sue Bradley, Secretary
Tel 017683 72700
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www.gardeners-of-eden.org.uk

Kirkby Stephen Bridge Club
Contract Bridge players.  Meet Monday evening 7.00pm in the upstairs room at Kirkby Stephen Social Club.
Contact Mrs P M Watkin, Secretary
Tel 017683 71238

Kirkby Stephen Cancer Research Group
Charity group which holds fund raising events for Cancer Research. 
Contact Janine Chapman, Secretary
Tel 017683 72457
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Kirkby Stephen Dog Training Club
Dog Training - puppy to advanced.  Monday nights at Brough Memorial Hall.
6.30 - 7.00pm - Puppy
7.00 - 7.45pm - Intermediate
8.00 - 9.00pm - Advanced
£2 per night, £16 - 8 week Puppy course.
Contact Mrs Sandy Lancaster, Secretary and Trainer
Tel 017683 72760
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Kirkby Stephen Garden Trail
Organises Open Gardens in Kirkby Stephen during the summer and supports Kirkby Stephen in Bloom.
Contact Mike Walker, Secretary
Tel 017683 71992
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www.communigate.co.uk/lakes/kirkbystephengardentrail/index.phtml

Kirkby Stephen Reading Group
12+ members meet 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in Kirkby Stephen Library.  We read one book per month and discuss this at the meeting.  Free membership and books provided by Carlisle Library.
Contact Sue Goodison, Organiser
Tel 017683 42574
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Kirkby Stephen Silver Band
Open to everyone.  Band practice on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Band Hut, Riverside.  Free lessons available for beginners.  Instruments can be provided.  We are a friendly group, all welcome!
Contact Mrs Caroline Allonby, Bandmaster
Tel 017683 72222
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Kirkby Stephen Town Forum
Business and community group organizing events and promoting a vibrant character for Kirkby Stephen.
Contact Mike Walker, Secretary
Tel 017683 71992
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Click here to view the Town Forum's pages.

Kirkby Stephen United Charities
Group of charities providing allotments and grants for the benefit of local people.  The group meets four times per year.
Contact Graham Simpson, Chairman
Tel 017683 71138

Lunespring Players.
Amateur theatre group with a major performance each year.  Rehearsals Tuesdays at 7.30pm, October onwards, at The King's Head, Ravenstonedale.
Contact Glenys Lumley, Chair/Director
Tel 017683 72747
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Nateby and Wharton W.I. 
Meets 1st Friday in the month at the Centenary Sunday Schoolroom.
Contact Mrs Joyce Hunter
Tel 017683 71517

Red Wyvern Society
A medieval re-enactment society.  Activities include living history, crafts, battle re-enactment, archery.  Meet monthly for events or practices.  Membership is open to all. 
Subscriptions: £10 (waged) and £5 (unwaged).
Contact Adrian and Elaine Waite, Organiser
Tel 017683 51498
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www.red-wyverns.org.uk

Roundabout Readers
Reading group for people who need motivation.  Meets twice a month.
Contact Carole Lloyd, Leader
Tel 017683 72028
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Soulby W.I.
Meets third Tuesday each month at 7.30pm at Soulby Village Hall.  The W.I. provides women with educational opportunities and the opportunity to develop new skills.
Contact Mrs Joyce Birkbeck, Secretary
Tel 017683 71554

South Eden Project
Mental Health group meets at Kirkby Stephen Day Centre.
Contact Susan Goodman
Tel 017683 71475

Stainmore Railway Company
Volunteer-run heritage railway project to restore Kirkby Stephen East Station and re-establish the railway.
Contact Dr Sue Jones, Secretary
1 West End
Sedgefield
TS21 2BW
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www.kirkbystepheneast.com

Stainmore W.I.
Meets every second Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm at Brough Methodist Schoolroom.  Yearly subscription.  Speakers at each meeting plus business.
Contact Mrs Sheila Walton
Tel 017683 41302
Mobile 07790576029

Upper Eden History Society
Lectures in winter, outings in summer.  Membership £10.00 p.a. or £2.50 per meeting.  Meetings at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School.
Contact Margaret Gowling, Secretary
Tel 017683 41007
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Upper Eden Plusbus Company
Community Transport Scheme providing low-cost scheduled bus service.  Also monthly service to Barnard Castle.  Community groups able to hire low cost bus out of timetable hours.
Contact Hayley Chapman, Co-ordinator
Tel 017683 42243
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Uter Pendragon Masonic Lodge
Group makes charitable grants.  Meets at the Masonic Hall, Kirkby Stephen, on the third Thursday of the month between September and April.
Contact Dr J Walters, Secretary
Tel 015396 24301

Volunteer Centre Eden
Local information and advice on all aspects of volunteering. 
Based at Appleby Community Office:  Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am - 3pm,  Thursdays 9am - 2pm.  Drop-in sessions at Kirkby Stephen Community and Council Centre on alternate Wednesday mornings.
Contact Alex Chalmers, Manager
Tel 017683 52411
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Click here to view the Volunteer Centre Eden web page.