October Events
Saturday 3rd October – Kirkby Stephen Craft and Food Producers Market – Masonic Hall and Silver Street Gardens
9 am to 1 pm. A variety of local produce stalls including food, jams, plants and crafts. Come along and support your local businesses.
Saturday 3rd October – Kirkby Stephen Silver Band presents `Operation: Autumn Concert – Kirkby Stephen Parish Church
3 pm. A musical heist for all the family – based on Minions and other family favourites. Mission objective – Deliver an afternoon of music, laughter and family fun.
Saturday 3rd October – Quiz Night – Ravenstonedale Community & Heritage Centre
7.30 pm. Teams of up to 6 per table, £5 per person. Prizes for winning teams. You can bring your own drinks and snacks. There will also be a limited cash bar selling wine, beer, lager and soft drinks. All proceeds go towards the maintenance and upkeep of RCHC.
For tickets contact Emma Lewis on 07875 703401, Emma Rose on 07966 378382 or Nikki Hoyle 07979 231172
Thursday 8th October – 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 8th October – The Geology of Ravenstonedale – Ravenstonedale Community and Heritage Centre
8 pm. The fascinating story of Ravenstonedale’s tumultuous journey from the southern to the northern hemisphere with Richard Langthorp.
£5 entrance to include refreshments. All proceeds to RC&HC renovation fund. To book your place phone Emma Rose on 07966 378382 or email
Friday 9th October – 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.
Friday 9th October – Committed2Rock – Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Hall
7.00 pm. Join us for an evening with Committed2Rock Cumbria’s leading contemporary music choir. Organised by Upper Eden Rotary Club to raise funds for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and other good causes. Tickets £15. For tickets contact [email protected]
Free entry. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available.
Sunday 18th October – `Don’t Cry for Me Kenny Dalglish’ – The Club, Kirkby Stephen
7.30 pm. By Highlights Rural Touring Scheme, An original play written by Andrew Macmillen, tracing the story of Danny McLure from childhood football fanatic to middle-aged man reflecting on his experiences following Scotland at the 1978 World Cup and as a soldier in the Falklands War. A heartfelt mix of 1980s politics, sport and romance.#
Tickets – pay what you decide £12, £15, £18, under 25s £10 or visit http://www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
Monday 19th October – Tech Help Drop in Session – Ravenstonedale Community and Heritage Centre
10.30 to 12.30 Friendly and informal tech support – just drop in. Held the 3rd Monday of every month. We can help with setting up and using mobile phones, tablets and laptops, how to do everyday tasks on your devices, advice and troubleshooting for common problems. We can also help with fault diagnosis but no repairs.
Thursday 22nd October – 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 31st October – Eden Animal Rescue Stall – The Cloisters, Kirkby Stephen
9 am to 1.30 pm. Gill and Barbara invite you to their stall in aid of Eden Animal Rescue. Seasonal jams and chutnesy with our usual sweet picalilli and tangy marmalade. Baking products includes shortbread and ginger biscuits, Victoria sandwich, Fruit loaves, Bakewell tarts, quiches, sponge puddings and scones. Produce made by us, just for you. Looking forward to seeing all our loyal customers – thank you all for your continued support.