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Another great #DalesActionDay with these…

16 March 2023

Another great #DalesActionDay with these guys at #Grimwith 🌳Thank you for your time and enthusiasm – you kept going despite the #Dales weather! 🙏We have #volunteering opportunities for all! Find out more 👇https://t.co/4UIReZEFIz#Wharfedale #YorkshireDales #Volunteers pic.twitter.com/NpYrfLvZSh— Yorkshire Dales National Park…

We’re looking for someone to design a lo…

16 March 2023

We’re looking for someone to design a logo and digital flyer for a new youth led project in Preston. It’s the perfect opportunity for someone starting out in graphic design or looking to expand their portfolio. Email helen@blazearts.co.uk for more…

Shout out in the Craven Herald about Hi…

15 March 2023

🗞 Shout out in the Craven Herald about Hinterlands! >> https://t.co/VpqjnXjJpi. ‘A veritable feast of film screenings, talks and art installations comes to Skipton this weekend for the three-day Hinterlands Festival.' #Skipton — HinterlandsFestival (@HinterlandsFest) March 15, 2023

#FORGEFESTIVAL is BACK for 2023! We ar…

15 March 2023

#FORGEFESTIVAL is BACK for 2023! We are so excited to have young people from across Cumbria performing their amazing work at @windermerejetty on 29th & 30th April! Watch this space – more info to come very soon!!#YoungPeople #Performance #LetsCreate #Cumbria…

Don’t miss a weekend full of films, talk…

15 March 2023

Don't miss a weekend full of films, talks & special events at @HinterlandsFest! THIS WEEKEND!  More info & tickets here – https://t.co/g4zje4nmxl#FilmFestival #Yorkshire pic.twitter.com/1r1xwN9OPs — Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall) March 15, 2023

Our upcoming exhibition, ‘Three’ opens …

14 March 2023

Our upcoming exhibition, 'Three' opens 🌟 TOMORROW 🌟 Read more about the exhibition on Welcome to Skipton's website below! ⬇️https://t.co/VSAO2g0b1t pic.twitter.com/idiWjYc2AL — Craven Arts (@Craven_Arts) March 14, 2023

Apply for up to £500 to run a workshop o…

14 March 2023

Apply for up to £500 to run a workshop or a series of workshops engaging with young people in the Skipton/Craven Area to produce artistic responses to the rich cultural heritage of Skipton. https://t.co/botpMzvg1E#CreativeWorkshops #CreativeCommission #HAZ #LiveMoreDoMore pic.twitter.com/hC4ba6QgJD — Great…

This looks interesting. Best get it in t…

13 March 2023

This looks interesting. Best get it in the diary now. #Skipton #LiveMoreDoMore #GetOutAndSeeStuff https://t.co/aIdS7Wva39 — Yarndale (@yarndale) March 13, 2023

As part of @HinterlandsFest, Artist-make…

12 March 2023

As part of @HinterlandsFest, Artist-maker, Emma Denby has created a stunning stained glass-inspired piece made from repurposed materials such as bottles, found plastics & metal pipes using sounds from their soundmap – head to the Hallam’s Yard ginnel to glimpse…

Tickets are beginning to sell out now fo…

9 March 2023

Tickets are beginning to sell out now for Hinterlands next weekend so make sure you get yours while you can! There's a whole host of exciting films and activities happening over 17th-19th March, head over to https://t.co/gsq4jYkQ8X to view the…

Don’t miss Skipton Actor, Director, Writ…

8 March 2023

Don't miss Skipton Actor, Director, Writer and GPLD Creative Champion Clementine Bogg-Hargroves, at the homecoming tour finale of her one-woman hit show Skank at @SkiptonTownHall this Saturday! Sat 11 March | 7.30pm | £12.50Get tickets – https://t.co/YhuUkFzP6u #LiveMoreDoMore pic.twitter.com/Ln0a7klG77 —…

Are you aged 18 to 29? Want to learn new…

7 March 2023

Are you aged 18 to 29? Want to learn new skills to help you develop a career in the green sector? Join @yorkshire_dales' year-long Up Skill, Down Dale training programme. All you need is one free Saturday a month to…

The next commission is here! Skipton Her…

3 March 2023

The next commission is here! Skipton Heritage Action Zone, in partnership with Great Place: Lakes and Dales and @SkiptonTownHall, are opening up applications for their Creative Education Micro-Commission. For the full brief and link to application form: https://t.co/dMcgoolQzd pic.twitter.com/gF4XJS8JM5 —…

DEADLINE TOMORROW AT 5PM! Young Musici…

2 March 2023

DEADLINE TOMORROW AT 5PM! Young Musicians/Performers aged 14-18 – APPLY NOW for BarrowFull Performance Company for the opportunity to write lyrics, produce music & perform at Forge Festival in April 2023! Sessions are Mondays 5-7pm @ The Forum Barrow starting…

Young Musicians/Performers aged 14-18 in…

28 February 2023

Young Musicians/Performers aged 14-18 in Barrow & the surrounding areas! Apply now to BarrowFull Performance Company for the opportunity to write lyrics, produce music & perform at @knottedproject's Forge Festival in April 2023! Mondays 5-7pm @ The Forum Barrow starting…

New exhibition at @WordsworthGras Feb 20…

23 February 2023

New exhibition at @WordsworthGras Feb 2023! Their exhibition ‘To the Lakes!’ will invite today’s visitors to experience the Lake District through the eyes of tourists 200 years ago – the things they did, places they stayed, equipment they needed +…

Have your say! Are you a young creative…

23 February 2023

Have your say!📢 Are you a young creative in Cumbria aged 15-25 interested in planning, designing & shaping events? We want to hear from you! Join our Forge Festival Steering Group to share your voice, ideas & help us shape…

Join @knottedproject’s Forge Festival Yo…

21 February 2023

Join @knottedproject's Forge Festival Youth Advisory Board & work alongside TKP & professional artists to shape Forge Festival 2023! Want to take part? Email Emily at outreach@theknottedproject.co.uk to let them know that you’d like to be involved by 5pm on…

Skipton Heritage Action Zone’s Event Des…

19 February 2023

Skipton Heritage Action Zone's Event Design and Artwork commission closed last Monday but don't worry, there's more commission announcements on the way! Keep your eyes peeled on ours & @SkiptonTownHall's social media pages for more information. #CreativeCommission #LiveMoreDoMore pic.twitter.com/RVqX0oliTN —…

A new short documentary ‘Cultivating Car…

18 February 2023

A new short documentary 'Cultivating Carbon and Cows' created by young Skipton-based filmmaker Ruth Garrett (Kittiwake Productions), has recently been released as part of @Campaign4Parks New Perspectives Bursary Scheme. https://t.co/JX7LMiEv4l@YDS35 #LiveMoreDoMore — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales) February 18,…

Are you ready to grow a career that give…

16 February 2023

Are you ready to grow a career that gives back to nature? If so, then look no further than @ypp_peat's New to Nature Programme – an exciting scheme to give 18 to 25-year olds across the UK paid 12-month work…

Places filling up fast ! It won’t cost y…

16 February 2023

Places filling up fast ! It won't cost you anything, the speaker list is excellent, and lunch is free. Oh, and have you ever been to @Sunbeams_Music ? It's the most beautiful and inspiring building….. pic.twitter.com/eWt1nskep8 — Cumbria Arts and…

Young Creatives who are part of the Forg…

15 February 2023

Young Creatives who are part of the Forge Festival Youth Advisory Board will: -Connect with local artists & other young creatives-Develop their creative ideas, skills & experience -Gain experience in planning, shaping & designing a local festival APPLY NOW! All…

Join us on Saturday 25th February as we …

15 February 2023

Join us on Saturday 25th February as we welcome back tutor Anna Laguta for an Afternoon Petrykivka Painting Masterclass, at the fantastic price of £15 for the 4 hour session! 😍 🎨 pic.twitter.com/wnAWw9i2hi — Craven Arts (@Craven_Arts) February 15, 2023

The #Yorkshire #ThreePeaks are much love…

14 February 2023

The #Yorkshire #ThreePeaks are much loved by the people who live around them and those who care for them 💚 If you love this area as much as we do, find out about the work we do and donate to…