February Events
Wednesday 4th February – Free course on how to use the NHS app – Winton United Church
9.30 am to 12.30 pm. By Upper Eden Linking Lives – come along and learn how to order repeat prescriptions, book appointments, view your records…. and much more. All welcome, sign up by phone 07468 709606 or email [email protected]
Thursday 5th February – Kirkby Stephen Memory Club – Methodist Hall, Kirkby Stephen
10.30 am to 12 pm. Everyone welcome, particularly those experiencing memory problems. Help and support for carers. Music, crafts, games and entertainment. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat with friends. No need to book just turn up or for further information contact Tony Taylor on 017683 42702 or email [email protected]
Saturday 7th February – Kirkby Stephen Hockey Club presents `Bashful Bingo’ – The Engine Shed at Pennine View Park
Entry 6.30 pm for start 7 pm. Bingo with music, prizes and lots of fun. Food available from 5 pm. Disco til late.
Adults only. £20 per ticket. Tickets available from Anthea on 07588 574179 or Jess on 07419 763353.
Saturday 7th February – Bingo Night – Winton Village Hall
Eyes down 7.30 pm. Raffle and refreshments available. Round of juniors only bingo during the interval.
Saturday 7th February – Badgers present….`Quiz night’ – Ravenstonedale Community and Heritage Centre
7.30 pm. Teams for up to 6 per table, £5 per person. Prizes for the winning teams. You can bring your own drinks and snacks. There will also be a limited cash bar selling beer, lager, wine and soft drinks. All proceeds go to the up keep of RCHC. To book tickets call Emma Rose (07966 378382), Emma Lewis (07875 703401) or Nikki Hoyle (07979 231172)
Wednesday 11th February – The Arts Society present `Miss Saigon – The making of a Musical’ – Appleby Market Hall
11 am. The Arts Society Appleby-in-Westmorland is delighted to welcome a lecture by Jamie Hayes. This lecture takes us behind the scenes of one of the world’s most powerful and enduring musicals. Jamie Hayes, a RADA-trained stage manager who has worked with Glyndebourne, leading opera companies and the BBC, shares his personal journey as Associate Director on the original West End and Broadway productions of Miss Saigon.
From page to stage and beyond, Jamie will reveal how the production came together, illustrated with rare film clips from the original rehearsals and the world premiere. A fascinating insight into the sheer scale, skill and dedication involved in bringing a major musical to life.
Friday 13th February – Kirkby Stephen Hearing Services (by Upper Eden Rotary Club) – Kirkby Stephen Local Links
10 am to 12 noon. Kirkby Stephen Hearing Services run their clinics for anyone needing repairs or servicing to their hearing aids, here at the Local Links on the 2nd Friday of each month. This service is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – please ring 07724132277.
Hearing aid batteries can be provided here at Local Links, free of charge, if you are registered at a doctors in Eden. Our opening hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am to 12 noon, and 1 pm to 3 pm. Please bring details of the battery size you require.
Friday 13th February – Prize Bingo – Soulby Village Hall
7 pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served!
Saturday 14th February – Disco for Ravenstonedale Show – Newbiggin on Lune Village Hall
8 pm until Midnight. With live music by Graham Potter. £10 per ticket, includes sausage in a bread roll. Cash bar. Proceeds for Ravenstonedale Show and Kirkby Stephen Silver Band. For tickets, contact Anne Capstick on 07946 747110 by 09/2/26
Saturday 14th February – `Love In The Air – Valentine’s Day Cabaret and Supper – Soulby Village Hall
7 pm. With The Upper Eden Community Choir and Special Guests. Everyone welcome. There will be lots of familiar music including a Beatles medley and songs from the shows.
Tickets £25 to include a lovingly homemade supper (vegetarian option available) plus a licensed bar selling wine. For tickets contact Karen West on 07974 759136 or Christine Thornborrow on 07801 749638.
Monday 16th February – Soulby Silver Circle present `Love Is In The Air’ with Rachel – Soulby Village Hall
1.30 pm. All welcome. Admission £5 includes refreshments.
Monday 16th February – Appleby Horse Fair Drop In Session – Kirkby Stephen Local Links
4 pm to 5 pm. If you have any concerns regarding the 2026 Appleby Horse Fair, this is your opportunity to discuss it with your local Westmorland and Furness Councillors John Murray and Adrian Waite, please call in.
Tuesday 17th February – Upper Eden Baptist Church Half Term Holiday Club – Upper Eden Baptist Church
9.45 am to 2.30 pm (lunch provided). The theme will be `Daniel’ and the club is aimed at 5 to 11 year olds. Please book in advance – contact Julie on 07538146796.
Wednesday 18th February – Citizens Advice – Kirkby Stephen Local Links
An adviser is visiting Kirkby Stephen Local Links between 10 am to 1 pm. A drop-in session will run between 10 am and 11.30 am, and pre-bookable appointments are available from 12 pm to 1 pm. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact 0330 0563037 or email [email protected]
Thursday 19th February – Kirkby Stephen Memory Club – Methodist Hall, Kirkby Stephen
10.30 am to 12 pm. Everyone welcome, particularly those experiencing memory problems. Help and support for carers. Music, crafts, games and entertainment. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat with friends. No need to book just turn up or for further information contact Tony Taylor on 017683 42702 or email [email protected]
Thursday 19th February – `Juror #2′ (12A) – Warcop Parish Hall
Doors open 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm start. Tickets on the door £5. Refreshments served.
Friday 20th February – Kirkby Stephen Community Arts present `Four Mothers’ (15) – The Club, Kirkby Stephen.
A writer about to publish his new novel is forced to take care of three eccentric older women – and his own mother – over the course of one chaotic weekend in Dublin..
7.30 pm,. Doors open 30 minutes earlier. Adults £5, Children U18 £3
Sunday 25th February – Brough Film Club present `Mr Homes’ (PG) – Brough Memorial Hall
Doors open 2.30 pm to 3 pm start. Ian McKellen stars in this film which focuses on the man behind the mysteries. While it may lack Baker Street thrills, it more than compensates with tenderly wrought, well acted drama.
Friday 27th February – Quiz Night with pie, peas and pud – Warcop Parish Hall
7.30 pm. Maximum of 6 per team and prizes for top 3 teams. £10 per person. Licensed bar and raffle. To book ring Pat on 017683 41288 or Caroline on 07929217082. (Meat or vegetarian pies available).
Saturday 28th February – Sedbergh Environmental Market – St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh
A wonderful selection of eco stallholders, providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts and crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!