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Calling all Bands and Performers! We’re …

8 May 2021

Calling all Bands and Performers! We're looking for bright, bold and inventive acts for @thewinterdroving in late October 2021. Find more info and apply here>> https://t.co/DeggUrM0Tx@GP_LakesDales @BACKendal @DecoPublique @Rosehilltheatre pic.twitter.com/Fr8TvJiDoX— Winter Droving (@WinterDroving) May 8, 2021

Step inside the wondrous world of #Wolfw…

8 May 2021

Step inside the wondrous world of #Wolfwalkers from @CartoonSaloon. This hand-drawn animation is reimagined folklore at its very best. https://t.co/bBsfJdTcWH — HinterlandsFestival (@HinterlandsFest) May 8, 2021

‘getting back to normal’ Just means remo…

7 May 2021

‘getting back to normal’ Just means removing the access support put in for disabled people over the past two years. I’ve already seen in person events advertised with no online alternative. If you go back to normal you’re wilfully excluding…

2 weeks to go and #Nomadland has now SOL…

7 May 2021

2 weeks to go and #Nomadland has now SOLD OUT! Act fast to join us for our weekend of film screenings at the Plaza this May 🎬 https://t.co/r51MM0STyN pic.twitter.com/u1uaFVUVpn — HinterlandsFestival (@HinterlandsFest) May 7, 2021

‘Folded’ have launched the 2nd edition o…

7 May 2021

‘Folded’ have launched the 2nd edition of their online zine, co-produced by young Kendal creatives! The issue explores ‘Identity’ and contains articles, visual art, music, interviews & more. Have a read here: https://t.co/8hPES4gdAC @GP_LakesDales #foldedzine #creativity pic.twitter.com/vF3VxBVoFP — QES English…

Issue 2 of Folded zine is out! Check it …

7 May 2021

Issue 2 of Folded zine is out! Check it my contribution and all the other amazing creatives here: https://t.co/ZVX1RIyFUW pic.twitter.com/Uaj0tXyT9S — Ella 🍊 (@luo_ella) May 7, 2021

Issue 2 of @foldedzine is here! This issue the theme is Iden…

7 May 2021

Issue 2 of @foldedzine is here! This issue the theme is Identity and as with the launch issue features art, music, spoken word, audio, illustration and more from artists in the Lakes. We’re proud to fund and work on this…

Issue 2 of Folded Zine is here! This iss…

7 May 2021

Issue 2 of Folded Zine is here! This issue the theme is Identity. We're proud to fund and work on this project in collaboration with The Fold and all submissions are paid for. See it here: https://t.co/oVX7uR1Eum #LiveMoreDoMore #hereforculture #arts…

Is the future rural? After last month’s online events showca…

7 May 2021

Is the future rural? After last month’s online events showcasing the amazing, resilient creative businesses and people that live and work in the area, it’s time to have your say on whether you think the future can be rural. Let…

After last month’s online events showcas…

7 May 2021

After last month’s online events showcasing the amazing, resilient creative businesses and people that live and work in the area, it’s time to have your say on whether you think the future can be rural. Let us know your thoughts…

A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR YOU You are …

6 May 2021

A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR YOU ✉️ You are invited to join the✨RURAL YOUTH PROJECT SMART VILLAGE LAUNCH EVENT✨ which is taking place a week today! 📅 Thursday 13th May 2021⏰ 6pm – 7pm💻 Via Zoom – Register here to join…

@42degreesfestival Kick Starter has launched! It will be a w…

6 May 2021

@42degreesfestival Kick Starter has launched! It will be a weekend of shared experiences through funk & soul, jazz, disco, hip-hop and house, live music and DJ sets, comedy, spoken word, film, workshops and jamming sessions. Held in the Lake District,…

Did you attend @poppins_presents Circus Skills workshop and …

6 May 2021

Did you attend @poppins_presents Circus Skills workshop and training space? Poppins Presents took up residency at the @yorkshiredalesguides barn over 24th and 25th April through our Watch This Space project.Professionals were invited to use the space for training and open…

Did you attend Poppins Presents Circus S…

6 May 2021

Did you attend Poppins Presents Circus Skills workshop and training space? Poppy took up residency at the @yorkdalesguides barn over 24th and 25th April through our Watch This Space project. We love these photos taken by @cwphotographics! #circusskills #livemoredomore pic.twitter.com/DKTFPHIv3H…

In the opening week of our new programme…

5 May 2021

In the opening week of our new programme we have a theatre performance and two films to celebrate #PrideMonth. 🏳️‍🌈 Film: Pride (15)Yours Sincerely by @Quick_Duck_ TheatreFilm: Call Me By Your Name (15) Tickets on sale now! https://t.co/9dNPqmlv0o#Pride #Skipton pic.twitter.com/8upDltoQd3…

Amazing news! We have @ace_national fund…

5 May 2021

Amazing news! We have @ace_national funding to realise a new project: #DesireLines. We're over the moon. Huge thanks to partners @arts_cumbria @TullieHouse @BreweryKendal @StudioMorland Florence Arts Centre @lakelandarts @MCultureC @GP_LakesDales More news soon … pic.twitter.com/rc7W6i8kAo — somewhere-nowhere (@butnorain) May 5,…

We’re currently looking for an Apprentic…

5 May 2021

We’re currently looking for an Apprentice Planning Technician to contribute to the work of the planning technician team on a full-time permanent basis at our Bainbridge office near Leyburn. 👉 https://t.co/2mcebkDaGF#Planning #Careers #YorkshireDales #Jobs #Apprenticeship pic.twitter.com/fTgSJyg0AX — Yorkshire Dales National…

Head to @hinterlandsfestival for an evening of live music an…

5 May 2021

Head to @hinterlandsfestival for an evening of live music and film, with the premiere of a live score commissioned for Hinterlands and composed by @rodinrichards, to accompany the mesmerising ‘Then There was Everything’. 21-23 May 2021 hinterlandsfestival.org.uk #hinterlands #hinterlandsfestival #ruralfilmfestival…

Head to @HinterlandsFest for an evening …

5 May 2021

Head to @HinterlandsFest for an evening of live music and film, with the premiere of a live score commissioned for Hinterlands and composed by @rodinrichards to accompany the mesmerising ‘Then There was Everything’. 21-23 May 2021 https://t.co/5eKrrMYXSC #hinterlandsfestival pic.twitter.com/SLZkfuwGNB —…

We are so excited to share the first ima…

5 May 2021

We are so excited to share the first image of our new Museum with you all. This project has been a huge team effort and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Opening on 17th May – keep an eye…

The Government wants to impose a catastr…

5 May 2021

The Government wants to impose a catastrophic 50% funding cut to arts subjects at higher education (HE) level in England. We’ve joined the @Public_Campaign for the Arts to tell @GavinWilliamson: arts education matters. Will you join too? https://t.co/JBMeJatv8k — Great…

Have you been to see The Town’s Voice art installation in Sk…

4 May 2021

Have you been to see The Town’s Voice art installation in Skipton Library yet? This piece was created using the voice waves of people around Skipton (and a whole lot of nails and string!) by @sianlauradesigns as part of the…

Reasons to be cheerful! Skipton High St…

3 May 2021

Reasons to be cheerful! Skipton High Street sees near 300% increase in footfall & why we should encourage visitors to sample the lesser known delights within our county. Thanks to ⁦@jeeves_paul⁩ ⁦@yorkshirepost⁩ for the coverage #Yorkshire https://t.co/58bmK3e2sz — James Mason…

A £10k prize for the world’s freshest, e…

3 May 2021

A £10k prize for the world’s freshest, essay-length, non-fiction writing on nature. Opens for entries 15 June 2021Details: https://t.co/uW0oYJcky5@KendalMtnLitFest @CrossLaneProj pls share pic.twitter.com/WKlOkhHnCt — Jeanette Edgar 🎨🎭🎼🎟️👏🏰🌼🌳🍰☕️! (@netteedgar) May 3, 2021

Applications are now open for artists, musicians, producers,…

2 May 2021

Applications are now open for artists, musicians, producers, bands, composers and music professionals in Craven to access bespoke industry and career advice, live opportunities and funding for recordings, project delivery and personal development. @_launchpadmusic works with artists to support their…