Tickets are now on sale for @antiracistcumbria’s Summit on 2…

Tickets are now on sale for @antiracistcumbria’s Summit on 2nd November with key speaker David Olusoga. The Anti Racist Summit is the seminal social justice event in the county. Back for its third year in a new bigger venue – the stunning @tbtlake by the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, the Anti Racist Summit 2023…

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Are you a creative practitioner or cultural organisation in …

Are you a creative practitioner or cultural organisation in the Craven or wider area? Come along to the first Creative Craven Network drop-in session in Glusburn for a cuppa and chat! It will be an informal session – open for people to network, chat, share projects they are working on or getting advice from other…

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Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival is back! Join them on Saturday…

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival is back! Join them on Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th August 2023, and at just £3 for a car parking space and £1 for a trail sheet, it’s the cheapest Day Out around! We look forward to seeing everyone’s creativity 😍 More information at https://www.kettlewellscarecrowfestival.co.uk #KettlewellScarecrowFestival #ScarecorwFestival #Kettlewell #Creativity #Trail #LetsCreate #LiveMoreDoMore

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This August, everyone’s an artist! Join Fresh Perspective on…

This August, everyone’s an artist! Join Fresh Perspective on 1st August at Skipton Bus Station for an interactive ‘Paint by Numbers’ activity where they’re welcoming everyone to roll up their sleeves and paint a small section of a mural designed @sianlauradesigns with the help of students from Skipton Academy. And if you want to continue…

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We absolutely loved all of the celebrations this weekend at …

We absolutely loved all of the celebrations this weekend at @skiptonpride 😍 plus there’s plenty more coming up across the Lakes and Dales with @kendalprideuk and @prideinthedales later this month! Check out their websites for more info: ❤️ Kendal Pride – 21st-23rd July https://kendalpride.co.uk 💛 Pride In The Dales – 29th July https://www.prideinthedales.co.uk We hope…

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Every Wednesday from 26th July until 23rd August Skipton Tow…

Every Wednesday from 26th July until 23rd August Skipton Town Council are running exciting Family Fun Days in the parks as part of the Skipton Now Festival! They will take place in several of the Recreational Areas around the town including, Raikes Rec, The Ginnel, Pasture Close Rec, Shortbank Rec and Middle Town Rec. The…

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@screen_yorkshire is calling for people from West Yorkshire …

@screen_yorkshire is calling for people from West Yorkshire aged 19 and over, with a passion for film and TV to apply to Beyond Brontës: The Mayor’s Screen Diversity Programme. Their highly successful part-time training programme is designed to build your confidence and skills and empower you to embark on a rewarding career in film &…

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A special shout out to @sporadicillustration for designing S…

A special shout out to @sporadicillustration for designing Skipton Now’s beautiful online programme, festival logo, festival poster, map and individual event graphics, they look absolutely amazing! 😍😍 To view the full online programme, head over to https://www.welcometoskipton.com/skipton-now-festival #SkiptonNow #SkiptonNowFestival #FamilyFriendly #HeritageandCulture #History #HistoricEngland #HistoricHighStreets #WelcomeToSkipton

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@kendal.zine.fest is back again this month! This year they’v…

@kendal.zine.fest is back again this month! This year they’ve got plenty of exciting artwork, events and creativity on show including a talk on the ‘history of zines’ and workshops by @thenickgonzo! With over 20+ artists involved and free entry, it’s not one to be missed! 29th July | 11.00am to 3.30pm Kendal Town Hall #KendalZineFest…

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Kicking off Skipton Now Festival on 1st August is Yorkshire …

Kicking off Skipton Now Festival on 1st August is Yorkshire Day to celebrate the magnificence of God’s Own County! There will be plenty of fun activities taking place on the High Street to mark the day, from delving into our history and listening to traditional Yorkshire dialect, fun crafting activities, a celebration of Yorkshire music…

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Starting Saturday 15th July and continuing on Sat 5th August…

Starting Saturday 15th July and continuing on Sat 5th August and Sat 26th August, join Graham Fell as he presents a series of Sun Watches in the @brewery_arts_kendal Garden. Learn about the physical nature of our nearest star with the aid of photographs and diagrams, and view the sun safely either through projection, solar filters…

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Big News: There’s a brand new festival coming to Skipton! S…

Big News: There’s a brand new festival coming to Skipton! Skipton Now is centered around all the amazing culture and heritage that surrounds our beautiful town and celebrates all the wonderful people, places and events that have been there throughout history. With lots of small events and activities happening throughout August, Skipton Now has something…

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@wordsworthgrasmere have put a callout for three micro-commi…

@wordsworthgrasmere have put a callout for three micro-commissions for Cumbrian filmmakers for up to £1000 each! They would like to commission three Cumbria-based filmmakers for £1,000 each to create a film that captures a ‘re-walk’ one of three historical walks, and helps them to share their experiences and learning with wider audiences. They see the…

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Are you 20-30 years old? DO you care about the countryside, …

Are you 20-30 years old? DO you care about the countryside, wildlife and people of the Yorkshire Dales? Are you interested in creativity and campaigning? Come along to the launch of the new Creative Campaigners Network! Saturday 29th July | Malham, Yorkshire Hosted by @friendsofthedales For more information, email ann.shadrake@friendsofthedales.org.uk Logo designed by Ruth Garrett…

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As well as Skipton Pride, Kendal are also hosting their very…

As well as Skipton Pride, Kendal are also hosting their very first @kendalprideuk! Expect activities such as films, walking activities, stalls, food, drink and parties, all hosted at multiple venues around Kendal. Find out more information and see the full programme of events at www.kendalpride.co.uk #Pride #KendalPride #LGBTQ #Celebration #MultiVenue #Kendal #Film #Party #LiveMoreDoMore

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It’s almost time for the second year of @skiptonpride and th…

It’s almost time for the second year of @skiptonpride and there’s plenty of activities and performances happening to keep you all entertained, including comedy nights, theatre performances, workshops and a ‘Get Ready For Pride’ meet up! Keep up to date with all the latest updates through their social media pages and check out @skiptontownhall’s website…

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As part of Refugee Week this week, Craven City of Sanctuary …

As part of Refugee Week this week, Craven City of Sanctuary and other organisations are hosting a range of talks, support groups and other activities to help raise awareness of the cause. Find the full programme of events at www.craven.cityofsanctuary.org/events #RefugeeWeek #Fundraising #Awareness #SafeSpaces #SafeWorld #LiveMoreDoMore

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There’s still time to visit @craven_arts_skipton’s latest ex…

There’s still time to visit @craven_arts_skipton’s latest exhibition ‘Feminine Power the Divine to the Demonic’ inspired by the British Museum exhibition, running until 24th June at Craven Arts House. The exhibition explores artworks by local artists that delve into the divine and the demonic femininity, challenging understanding and ideology, while honouring the complex and diverse…

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It’s Refugee Week next week (19th-25th June) and as part of …

It’s Refugee Week next week (19th-25th June) and as part of this, the @cityofsanctuaryuk Charter are asking for support from businesses and organisations. In June 2022 Craven District Council formally committed to be a welcoming place of safety for all, proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution, by adopting the City of…

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Sedbergh Book Town Festival is back with ‘A New Beginning‘ t…

Sedbergh Book Town Festival is back with ‘A New Beginning‘ this June with a range of book related events for all, including the next event ‘Wainwright Memories – Chris Butterfield’ happening tomorrow! Find out more about what events are happening at www.sedbergh.org.uk/festivals/sedbergh-book-festival-2023 #SedberghBookFestival #BookFestival #LiteracyFestival #Books #Reading #LiveMoreDoMore

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