August Events
1st to 14th August – Heritage of the Fells – ponies past, present and for the future – The Old Courthouse, Shap
artwork, photography, displays, workshops, talks about this special rare breed of pony. Sat/Sun/Mon 10am to 5pm Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri 2 – 5pm. FREE ADMISSION.
Artists – Alex Jakob-Whitworth, Jo van Kampen, Christine Longmire, Jo McGrath, Julia Mitchell, Kayleigh Richardson, Thora Talling, Juliet Whitworth, Deborah Windsor. Most of the artwork on display plus a selection of prints and cards will be available for purchase. There will also be a variety of books relating to Fell ponies and items provided by the Fell Pony Society for sale.
Photographers – Emma Campbell, Fleur Hallam, Brendan McGee, Patrick Neaves. Winning entries from `Heritage of the Fells’ photo competition will be on display.
Talks – Tuesday 14th August – 7.30pm . Illustrated Talk by Emma Campbell, equine photographer `Fells in Frame’. Emma will talk about how she started out as an equestrian photographer, the Fell pony projects she has undertaken and share some top tips for taking photographs of horses and ponies. Admission to all talks is free but please assist us by pre-registering. Any donations to support the work of The Old Courthouse and other nominated charities would be appreciated.
Workshops – Thursday 9th August – Janni Howker Creative Writing`Connecting to the Landscape’ 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Cost £12. Maximum places 10.
Saturday 11th August Alex Jakob-Whitworth `Expressive Fell Ponies’ How to Give your Drawings and Paintings Life and Spirit 10am to 4pm. Cost £50. Maximum places 8.
Thursday 9th August – Summer Family Walks – Smardale Nature Reserve – The Cloisters, Market Square, Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen Community Arts are partnering with Eden Rivers Trust and Walkers Are Welcome this Summer to organise some walks suitable for families. Enquiries to [email protected] or visit http://www.walkeden.org/
10.30am. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the day. £1 suggested donation.
Thursday 16th August – Brough Agricultural Show – Popping Lane, Kaber, Kirkby Stephen
Ponies, Gymkhana, Sheep, Poultry, Horticulture and Industrial Tent, Craft Tent, Trade Stands and much, much more. Entries close 28th July 2018. For more information or a copy of the schedule contact the secretary on 07887 683831 or email: [email protected]
Thursday 16th August – Dawdles Walk – At the Riverside Project. Family Friendly Eden River Trail – The Cloisters, Market Square, Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen Community Arts are partnering with Stomping Ground this Summer to deliver AT THE RIVERSIDE, a programme of free events to celebrate a new river trail for Kirkby Stephen, and supported by Eden Rivers Trust and Heritage Lottery Fund. Events are open to all ages unless otherwise specified. For more information visit http://www.kirkbystephencommunityarts.co.uk
10am. Enjoy a family stroll along the riverside with Kirkby Stephen Walkers Are Welcome.
Friday 17th August – `Out of the Shadows’ – Soulby Village Hall
Bringing back the Sounds of the Sixties. 7.30pm.
Tickets £15. Buffet supper included:bring your own drink. Please book in advance, ring 017683 71396
Saturday 18th August – Brough Farmers’ Market – Memorial Hall, Brough
9.30am to 2.00pm. 3rd Saturday, each month. No admission charge.
Brings you the best local produce direct from the producer to the consumer. Buy lamb, beef, pork, fish, poultry, eggs, bread, cheeses, cakes, photography, jewellery, textiles and much much more, from our regular stalls.
Enquiries – David 015396 26040
Tuesday 21st August – Eden Hearing Services Drop In Session – Kirkby Stephen Local Links
Eden Hearing Services hold a drop in clinic from 10.00am to 12 noon 3rd Tuesday of every month. Services include advice on hearing aids and specialist equipment, hearing aids cleaned and retubed, batteries supplied.
Wednesday 22nd August – Citizens Advice Drop in Session – Kirkby Stephen Local Links
10am to 12.30pm. If you’d like advice on housing issues, getting the most out of your energy, money or benefits, why not come and speak to our adviser. Sessions are on the 4th Wednesday each month.
Wednesday 22nd August – Parkinson’s Cafe – The Eden Emporium, Kirkby Stephen
Parkinson’s UK – Change attitudes. Find a Cure. Join Us. We continue to meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10.30 to 12.00. For more information call Andrew or Robina on 017683 41997.
Thursday 23rd August – Summer Family Walks – Family Adventure Walk – The Cloisters, Market Square, Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen Community Arts are partnering with Eden Rivers Trust and Walkers Are Welcome this Summer to organise some walks suitable for families. Enquiries to [email protected] or visit http://www.walkeden.org/
10.30am. We will take the route of the Kirkby Stephen Adventure Trail to Greenriggs Farm returning via Croglam Lane. Children’s route map will be available with things to look out for and return your leisure, also downloadable http://www.walkeden.org/Things-to-do.aspx Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the day. All children under 18 must be accompanied. Optional refreshments in Kirkby Stephen or bring a picnic for the end of the walk. £1 suggested donation.
Thursday 30th August – Upper Eden Memory Club – The Friends Meeting House, High Street, Kirkby Stephen
10.30am to 12 noon.
We continue to meet alternate Thursdays at the Friends Meeting House (opposite the Spar Shop), where we enjoy fellowship over tea and coffee followed by guided activities and usually end with singing some favourite songs of old.
We are always ready to accept newcomers and volunteer helpers. For more information contact Tony Taylor on 017683 42702 or [email protected]
Thursday 30th August – Dawdles Walk – Hartley Circular – The Cloisters, Market Square, Kirkby Stephen
10.30am. One of our favourite walks, whatever the time of year, to the pretty village of Hartley. We will detour up Kirkby Stephen Hill to the cairn and seat for those feeling adventurous. Return via Gramsceugh and Frank’s Bridge for optional refreshments in the town. Visitors always welcome. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the day. £1 suggested donation.
Dawdles Walk plus has an additional activity or interest during the walk. All walks should take about an hour unless otherwise stated. Dawdles Walk Little Extra/Extra are longer. Some walks are adaptable for wheelchairs, please contact us at [email protected] or see http://www.walkeden.org