Cumbria Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Published 31 December 2008

A VERY good Christmas lunch at The Hundith Hill Hotel, was enjoyed by 78 members despite bad weather which, sadly, meant several were unable to attend.

GADS set for Dick Turpin

Published 31 December 2008

GOSFORTH Amateur Dramatic Society is performing Dick Turpin from January 13-17 in the village public hall.

Musicians ensure young patients have a much brighter Christmas

Published 23 December 2008

WHITEHAVEN’S musicians have helped bring a little festive fun to the children’s ward this Christmas – to the tune of £3,500.

Bad catchphrases and a panto cow – great night out!

Published 23 December 2008

TEN minutes into the start of The Sands panto, my youngest daughter whispered: ‘I thought you said it was Jack and the Beanstalk.’

SoundWave windfall to develop Civic Hall recording studio

Published 23 December 2008

LOCAL music organisation SoundWave has secured a three-year development grant worth £120,000 from the Northern Rock Foundation.

Theatre unveils packed programme for its 10th anniversary year

Published 23 December 2008

THERE’S plenty on offer as Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake unveils its programme for its 10th anniversary year.

Comedian at Boxing Day event

Published 17 December 2008

AN entertainment spectacular is taking place on Boxing Day afternoon at Whitehaven’s Marchon Club, from 4pm.

Barmaid Shelly to star in the ultimate girls’ night out

Published 17 December 2008

A FORMER Coronation Street barmaid will be coming to Carlisle’s Sands Centre.

Whitehaven band ROT back on music scene

Published 17 December 2008

WHITEHAVEN band ROT are back and playing a gig at the Three Tuns this weekend.

Prizes for young writers

Published 17 December 2008

BUDDING young writers are being urged to enter a prize competition.

Stars line up for next year’s literature festival

Published 17 December 2008

STARS of the literature and broadcasting worlds, ranging from Sandi Toksvig to Barnsley Bard Ian McMillan, are lined up to appear at next year’s Words by the Water festival in Keswick.

Slapstick, music and fun – it must be panto!

Published 12 December 2008

THE magic of Christmas hasn’t officially arrived until Whitehaven Theatre Group stages its annual panto.

Late night opening

Published 10 December 2008

EGREMONT’S Lowes Court Gallery is open late tonight (Thursday) from 5pm-7.30pm. The Crafts for Christmas exhibition is currently running.

Extrovert women give their amusing take on Christmas

Published 10 December 2008

A SPARKLING show of fun, humour and music is promised in a show entitled Stocking Fillers.

Songs from Truce

Published 10 December 2008

THE Christmas Truce of 1914 will be re-created tonight (Thursday) at Whitehaven’s Rosehill Theatre.

Simon’s band supports Maximo Park guitarist

Published 10 December 2008

A WHITEHAVEN musician’s band is supporting Duncan Lloyd of Maximo Park this weekend.

Carol service

Published 10 December 2008

A VICTORIAN carol service is being held at Egremont Parish Church on December 21 at 6pm. People are being encouraged to dress in Victorian costume if they wish. Following the service there will be mulled wine and mince pies. The service completes a year of celebration for the church of its 125th anniversary.

Brad treads the red carpet

Published 10 December 2008

Music for mountain rescue

Published 10 December 2008

LOCAL bands raised almost £300 for charity following a music night at The Vagabond.