May Events
Saturday 29th April – Monday 1st May – Annual exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography & craft skills by local artists – Warcop Parish Hall
10 am to 4 pm. Original artwork, prints and cards for sale. Competitions, raffle & activities for children. Art & Craft demonstrations & workshops. Refreshments available. All proceeds to Warcop Parish Hall. See details on flyers and visit http://www.warcop.org.uk
Saturday 6th May – Kirkby Stephen Coronation Celebrations – Kirkby Stephen (various)
‘Wear a Crazy hat’ parade leaving Stainmore Railway Company at 9.30 am. Free waving flags. Rides and inflatables in the Town Centre. ‘Hunt the Monarch’ competition around the businesses in town. Forms available from Sandy’s and the Visitors Centre. Craft Fair in the Mason Hall from 10 am to 4 pm. Screening of The Coronation at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church from 11 am onwards.
Sunday 7th May – Kirkby Stephen Coronation Celebrations – Kirkby Stephen (various)
Car boot sale in the Co Op car park from 10 am. Rides and inflatables in the Town Centre. ‘Hunt the Monarch’ competition around the businesses in town. Forms available from Sandy’s and the Visitors Centre. Craft Fair in the Mason Hall from 10 am to 4 pm. Screening of The Coronation at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church from 11 am onwards.
Thursdays 11th & 25th May – Upper Eden Memory Club – Kirkby Stephen Methodist Church
10.30 am to 12 noon.
We continue to meet alternate Thursdays at KIrkby Stephen Methodist Church (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. For people with memory problems , who are disabled or who are lonely. Enjoy time with friends. Also offering help and support for carers. No need to book, just turn up. Do you know of anyone who may benefit?
We are always ready to accept newcomers and volunteer helpers. For more information contact Tony Taylor on 017683 42702 or [email protected]
Friday 12th May – 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 07724 132277.
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 12th May – `The Mystery of the Blue Moon Saloon’ – Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club
A comic radio play presented live on stage… there’s a part for everyone in The Mystery of the Blue Moon Saloon! By Ragged Edge Productions.
For tickets ring 07770 533107 or visit http://www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
Saturday 13th May – Eden Animal Rescue Fundraising Stall – The Cloisters, Kirkby Stephen
We are selling our usual home-made products. A variety of home baking and preserves. Gill and Barbara look forward to seeing you all again soon and thank you for your continued support, which is very much appreciated, especially in these difficult times. The stall will be open from 9.00 am til 1.00 pm.
Sunday 14th May – Plant Swap – Stainmore Parish Hall
10 am to 12 noon. Come along to Stainmore Parish Hall with your unwanted plants and swap them. Overflow parking available in the Punch Bowl car park. If you don’t have plants to bring you can donate to the Hall funds and take one (or more) plants home. There will be vegetable seedlings, garden shrubs, house plants and more…..Tea, coffee and cake available for just £2.50. For further information contact Mary Wilson on 07766 546729.
Sunday 14th May – Warcop Car Boot/Tabletop sale
10 am to 4 pm (set up from 9.00 am) Hire of car space or table £10 (£8 if paid in advance). Refreshments on sale in the Foyer. Call Debbie 07785 100642 to reserve a space. In aid of Warcop Parish Hall funds.
Wednesday 17th May – Howgill Harriers Kirkby Stephen 10K Race – starts Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Junior Fun Run 6.30 pm £1 entry on the day. Seniors 7.00 pm online affiliated £8, non affiliated £10. On the day entry affiliated £10, non affiliated £12.
Route available on the Howgill Harriers website https://www.howgillharriers.co.uk/
Thursday 18th May – Warcop Parish Hall Remote Cinema present `Ticket to Paradise’ – Warcop Parish Hall
Starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney. A man and his ex-wife race to Bali to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer.
Doors open 7.15 pm Screening 7.30 pm. Refreshments available during the interval. Adults £4.50 if booked at least 24 hours in advance/£5.00 on the door. Children under 16 £3.00. To book tickets in advance please email [email protected]
Friday 19th May – Kirkby Stephen Community Arts Remote Cinema presents – `The Railway Children Return’ (PG) – Kirkby Stephen Sports and Social Club
7.30 pm. Adults £5/Under 18s £3. For more information contact Kate on 07770 533107 or visit – https://kirkbystephencommunityarts.co.uk/
Saturday 20th May – Sewing workshop – Ravenstonedale Heritage and Community Centre
10 am to 4 pm. £15 per person. Come along and learn to make an item of your choice. Please bring easy or very easy paper pattern, fabric, cotton thread, sharp scissors, scissors for cutting paper, pins, un-picker, french chalk and sewing machine (if you have one) and a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Call Jan on 07876 508027 to reserve your place.
Sunday 21st May – Sewing workshop – Crosby Garrett Village Hall
10 am to 4 pm. £15 per person. Come along and learn to make an item of your choice. Please bring easy or very easy paper pattern, fabric, cotton thread, sharp scissors, scissors for cutting paper, pins, un-picker, french chalk and sewing machine (if you have one) and a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Call Jan on 07876 508027 to reserve your place.
Sunday 21st May – Brough Remote Cinema presents `Empire of Light’ – Brough Memorial Hall
Starring Olivia Coleman and Colin Firth and directed by Same Mendes, this is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema set in a 1980’s seaside town.
Doors open 2.30 pm, film starts 3.00 pm. Tickets £5. All tickets must be pre-booked; please phone Ailsa on 017683 42390. There will be a raffle during the interval. Refreshments available.
Saturday 27th May – Craft Fair – Orton
10 am to 4 pm. We are hosting a craft fair when the village’s scarecrow festival is on. This brings in lots of the people to the village. Tables will be £10 each. To register your interest contact Kathryn at [email protected]
Sunday 28th May – Gin Fest – Upper Eden Rugby Club
12 pm to 8 pm. Tickets £20 includes 2 x gins and Kirkby Stephen Gin Fest glass. Kids come free! Live music from 1 pm. Food available. Kids entertainment. Karaoke from 5.30 pm. Alternatives to gin available at the bar. Disco to follow by Upper Eden Rugby Club. All proceeds to Ankoma Outreach and The Ankoma Dream. For tickets contact Asha on 07525746130 or Anthea on 07588574179.
Sunday 28th May – Fun Dog Show – Warcop Parish Hall
Starts 1 pm prompt. Entries from 12 noon. £1 per entry per class. Refreshments available. New fancy dress class (handler optional).
Tuesday 30th May – Bread Making Course – Healthy Breadys – Soulby
9.30 am to 5 pm. Make wholesome loaves from locally sourced flour – (spelt, wholemeal, rye) to take home, and learn about ancient grains, their nutritional value and benefit to our digestive system. Enjoy simple Italian lunch and biscotti. £90 per person. For further information contact Mike on 07857 324029 or email [email protected]