January Events
Thursday 1st January – Nine Standards Fell Race – Kirkby Stephen Market Square
Blow off that hangover or start your new years resolution as you mean to go on! A classic out and back race on the hills around Kirkby Stephen.
Saturday 3rd January – South Stainmore Coffee Morning – St Stephen’s Church, South Stainmore
10.30 am to 12 noon. Only £2 for unlimited tea, coffee, juice, biscuits and chatting. Everyone welcome. Proceeds to St Stephens Church
Friday 9th January – Kirkby Stephen Hearing Services – 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.
Saturday 10th January – Domino Drive and Whist Drive – Crosby Garrett Village Hall
7.30 pm. Proceeds to Crosby Garrett playground refurbishment.
Tuesday 13th January – Public Meeting re Closure of Junction 38 – Upper Eden Rugby Club
6.45 pm. By Kirkby Stephen Town Council – the aim is to STOP – the planned closure of Junction 38 from 2027 to 2031. Instead the Town Council are proposing that temporary slip roads are installed to maintain access whilst the repairs are carried out. Speakers will include Tim Farron MP and representatives from Lyon Equipment and The Westmorland Family. If you share their concerns please come along.
Wednesday 14th January – The Arts Society present `That’s Not Funny – Harry Venning’ – Appleby Market Hall
11 am. The Arts Society Appleby-in-Westmorland is delighted to welcome back Harry Venning, the award-winning cartoonist and comedy writer best known as the creator and writer of the hugely successful BBC Radio 4 series Clare in the Community. In this entertaining and revealing lecture, Harry reflects on his varied career in both comedy and cartooning, offering insights into the creative process behind one of Radio 4’s most popular sitcoms, alongside the realities of working as a professional cartoonist. He explores a profession that appears simple on the surface but involves constant negotiation with deadlines, rejection, censorship and, more recently, artificial intelligence. Based in Brighton, Harry is a regular contributor to The Guardian. His talks are known for their wit, intelligence and sharp observation.
Thursday 15th January – Warcop Remote Cinema present `The Salt Path’ (12A) – Warcop Parish Hall
Doors open 7.15, Screening 7.30. Tickets on the door £5. Refreshments served.
Friday 16th January – Kirkby Stephen Community Arts present `Mr Burton’ (15) – The Club, Kirkby Stephen.
A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced. The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkinson – son of a boozy miner – and an English teacher who recognized his talent, Philip Burton.
7.30 pm,. Doors open 30 minutes earlier. Adults £5, Children U18 £3
Saturday 17th January – Demonstration against J38 closure – Kirkby Stephen Market Square
12 noon. Join us to demonstrate against the closure for fours years of Junction 38. The closure of the junction will be devastating for so many, make your voice heard.
Saturday 17th January – Cabernet and Caberet Class – Crosby Garrett Village Hall
7.30 pm. An evening of wine tasting, nibbles and local entertainment. Tickets £15 booking essential – contact Sandy or Marilyn on 07519 182480.
Tuesday 20th January – The Doughnut Club (Prostate Awareness) – The Half and Half Cafe, Sedbergh
2 pm. For those who haven’t met us already, we are aiming to provide an opportunity for people to talk in a relaxed social forum with others who are willing to share their experience and knowledge. So if you are worried about your prostate or treatment and long term prospects, come and talk to us – been there, done that, got the tee-shirt. (Transport may be available from Kirkby Stephen).
Wednesday 21st January – 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 22nd January – 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]
Friday 23rd January – Family Bingo Night – The Engine Shed
6.30 pm. In aid of Kirkby Stephen Junior Football Club. Come along for a funfilled night to help raise funds for our club. We have some wonderful prizes
Saturday 24th January – Big Burns Night Bash – Soulby Village Hall
7 pm to Midnight. Haggis, Neaps and Tatties (vegetarian option available) and pudding, licensed bar and Scottish dancing. Tickets £20 in aid of Ankoma Outreach. Call Amanda on 07727 249862 or email [email protected]
Saturday 24th January – Domino Drive – Stainmore Village Hall
7.30 pm. Fundraiser for Stainmore Sheep Show – come along for a great evening with refreshments available and a raffle on the night. Whether you’re a regular domino player or just fancy a sociable night out, everyone is welcome! Entry £4 per person.
Friday 30th January – Quiz of the Year – Brough Memorial Hall
First quiz of the Year – mug up on people, events and music related knowledge from 2025.
Saturday 31st January – Quiz Night – Winton Village Hall
7 pm. With pie and pea supper – enjoy pie, peas and a brain tease! Teams of up to 4 people. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Tea and coffee provided. Tickets £8 per person – for tickets contact Joyce (07359076140), Jo (07483213568) or Olivia (07707335760).
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