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If you’re looking for something to do wi…

16 April 2023

If you're looking for something to do with the kids next weekend, why not try the Culture Bazaar? 💃There will be loads of activities on that will get children thinking creatively whilst having a ton of fun…✨ Learn how to…

Exciting news for @BACKendal! They’re fo…

15 April 2023

Exciting news for @BACKendal! They're forged a partnership with Manchester Venue @bandonthewall to grow an ever bigger and bolder live music programme. They've already secured legendary Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti to perform this summer with many great acts to follow!…

Next Friday join award-winning dancers T…

14 April 2023

Next Friday join award-winning dancers Tamar & Jo on a day trip to the seaside in Sync or Swim. 🏊‍♀️🐠 Soundtracked by summer classics and full of Olympic routines, this uplifting performance is suitable for all ages. Fri 21st Apr…

Sir David Attenborough; “In this film we…

13 April 2023

Sir David Attenborough; “In this film we’ll meet inspiring people, young and old, who are working to restore the natural world and discover we all need to urgently repair our relationship with the natural world” 👉 https://t.co/zebPFom7Fp 📸 Richard Edwards#SavingOurWildIsles…

Great news! Abbot Hall is opening back u…

13 April 2023

Great news! Abbot Hall is opening back up on 20thMay and they’re launching a fresh direction for the gallery with a major exhibition by internationally renowned artist Julie Brook. We can’t wait to visit! #AbbottHall #Gallery #ExhibitionSpace #Art #JulieBrook #LiveMoreDoMore…

Today we celebrate the launch of the 202…

12 April 2023

Today we celebrate the launch of the 2023-26 @ace_national Environmental Programme. As the climate & nature crisis accelerates, #CreativeClimateAction is needed more than ever, to focus our creativity on this moment & find the solutions we need. Let’s take a…

Upcoming concerts from this chamber orch…

11 April 2023

Upcoming concerts from this chamber orchestra of talented students, including in #Skipton, Christ Church. Please share @SkiptonCamerata @MusicSkipton @SkiptonBID @GP_LakesDales @vichallsettle @SkiptonTownHall @CravenHerald https://t.co/uEWJ2JqFnx — Frank Finlay (@francis_finlay) April 11, 2023

CAH next exhibition to take place in the…

8 April 2023

CAH next exhibition to take place in their permanent gallery space at Craven Arts House is 'IN HOUSE' featuring work from a selection of their resident studio holders at both Craven Arts House and 7a Otley Street! Open from 5th-29th…

If you’re in Skipton and stuck for thing…

6 April 2023

If you’re in Skipton and stuck for things to do over the Easter weekend, have a look at what’s on at @SkiptonTownHall. There’s loads of family-friendly activities for children of all ages including an Easter Silent Disco and exciting performances!https://t.co/S5t5UxGtyv…

New #Skipton HAZ micro-commission!  App…

5 April 2023

New #Skipton HAZ micro-commission!  Apply for up to £500 to create an artistic work in response to the heritage and culture of Skipton. Apply here –https://t.co/zxVkFxGfgq@GP_LakesDales #Commission #CreativeCommission pic.twitter.com/uKrHPmPs9Z — Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall) April 5, 2023

We’re happy to finally announce the fina…

5 April 2023

We're happy to finally announce the final HAZ micro-commission! Apply for up to £500 to create a piece of work in response to the heritage and culture of Skipton. Full brief and application form available at https://t.co/9GUq6Y9PJo #CreativeCommission #HAZ #LiveMoreDoMore…

#April has arrived, and it’s suiting our…

1 April 2023

#April has arrived, and it's suiting our lovely #LakeDistrict well 🌱 Share your spring photos with us this weekend. 📸 pic.twitter.com/vW0zydmNGK — Lake District (@lakedistrictnpa) April 1, 2023

Following on from Neurodiversity Celebra…

30 March 2023

Following on from Neurodiversity Celebration Week earlier this month, we want to celebrate all the neurodivergent artists and creatives we have the pleasure of working with and supporting. Find out more information at https://t.co/XIdd6ozDGg. #ThisIsND #Neurodiversity #NCW pic.twitter.com/wawSQX9mmn — Great…

LISTEN This month our podcast Behind the…

29 March 2023

LISTEN This month our podcast Behind the Scenery literally does that with new @tbtl play Around the World in 80 Days⁠. @tomspeight talks to Director @HalChambers1 & Designer @whitemoredesign about how they went about making it. https://t.co/7n7LfMbCpLhttps://t.co/MS1BeiPqML pic.twitter.com/wObllC06S3 — Cumbria…

We can’t believe it’s been over a week s…

28 March 2023

We can’t believe it’s been over a week since @HinterlandsFest already! Thank you for everyone who attended and thank you to @_wildrumpus for organising a spectacular event yet again! We loved every minute of it. pic.twitter.com/ZC9522I6w6 — Great Place: Lakes…

New blog post! Young film studies studen…

25 March 2023

New blog post! Young film studies student and GPLD Creative Champion Beatrice Benn writes a feature on the heritage and history of The Plaza Cinema and film in Skipton, focusing on its versatility in the changing age of film and…

You may already know what your limitatio…

24 March 2023

You may already know what your limitations are; you may feel lost in your knowledge. However, you don’t have long to make your voice heard. -> https://t.co/NblLqYb6IT. Your responses will go towards building funding programs, workshops, training and more. #LiveMoreDoMore…

Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP)…

21 March 2023

Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP) opens for applications on Tuesday 28 March. Need support making an application? Get in touch now to request Access Support Here’s a thread with some helpful info! ⬇️ — Arts Council England (@ace_national) March 21,…

If you’re visiting Grasmere soon, head o…

20 March 2023

If you're visiting Grasmere soon, head over to @WordsworthGras as they have a range of exciting events and activities happening through the spring and summer including Wood Engraving courses and an evening with George Szirtes. Head over to https://t.co/IQTc7XPILW #LiveMoreDoMore…

The dates are confirmed for Forge Festiv…

17 March 2023

The dates are confirmed for Forge Festival 2023! Join @knottedproject on 29th & 30th April as young people from across Cumbria perform their amazing work at @windermerejetty. Keep an eye on their social media pages for more information soon!#ForgeFestival #LiveMoreDoMore…

Animation friends and interested parties…

17 March 2023

Animation friends and interested parties!☀️You can now read about Kettu Studios owners nomadic animation life with some others and the current state of Nordic animation from this new book!https://t.co/tGQUmQCQTI — Dogs' Dales (@DogsDales) March 17, 2023

This Saturday! Come out of the rain and …

17 March 2023

This Saturday! Come out of the rain and enjoy #contemporarypoetry readings from a brilliant line-up of poets. You will also have the opportunity to buy copies of the winning pamphlets from @poetrybusiness. #Grasmere #LakeDistrict #CumbriaFree tickets: https://t.co/NTOOww0sJK pic.twitter.com/iny9ybg1x3 — Wordsworth…

Are you aged 18 to 29, want to learn new…

16 March 2023

Are you aged 18 to 29, want to learn new green skills and meet like-minded people? We are recruiting now for Up Skill, Down Dale 2023 🙌 We meet one Saturday a month in the #YorkshireDales to carry out practical…

Award-winning dancers Tamar & Jo are swi…

16 March 2023

Award-winning dancers Tamar & Jo are swimming their way from Hull to Skipton Town Hall this April with fabulous new show Sync or Swim. Fri 21st April | 7pmhttps://t.co/xc93t6dN5x 📸 Anna Bean#Dance #RuralTouring @CravenCouncil pic.twitter.com/lNalfNQ048 — Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall)…

Open Call! #ACESupported @hcmfuk are l…

16 March 2023

Open Call! #ACESupported @hcmfuk are looking for artists to take part in hcmf// shorts 2023. Deadline for submissions is Friday 24 March. For more info https://t.co/IWKrlAEDQp pic.twitter.com/YsGFI6KQXU — ACE North (@ace_thenorth) March 16, 2023