Sedbergh Events Calendar

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy starring Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong. Certificate 15. 122 minutes

The time is 1973 and the Cold War of the mid-20th Century continues to damage international relations. Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, code-named the Circus, is striving to keep pace with other countries’ espionage efforts and to keep the U.K. secure. The head of the Circus, known as Control (John Hurt), personally sends dedicated operative Jim Prideaux (Mark Strong) into Hungary. But Jim’s mission goes bloodily awry, and Control is forced out of the Circus – as is his top lieutenant, George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a career spy with razor-sharp senses.

Smiley is soon rehired in secret at the government’s behest, as there is a gnawing fear that the Circus has long been compromised by a mole, working for the Soviets and jeopardizing England. Supported by younger agent Peter Guillam (Benedict Cumberbatch), Smiley parses Circus activities past and present to try and identify the mole. Even before the startling truth is revealed, the emotional and physical tolls on the players enmeshed in the deadly international spy game will escalate…

The long-awaited feature film version of John le Carré’s classic bestselling novel.

Trailer here

Doors and bar open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm

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Iain Yoxhall, Forrestry Commission wildlife ranger, will talk on the progress of this exciting project.

Mark Smith, film cameraman on the BBC "Frozen Planet" (and Old Boy of Sedbergh School) will present a talk with film and stills describing the making of the highly acclaimed TV series.

Tickets are available at the "Sleepy Elephant" bookshop in Sedbergh or online at www.sedberghbooktown.co.uk/webshop/

Watch the demonstration of some Cumbrian dishes, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Includes dinner and cheese tasting.

Organised as part of the new-look for Sedbergh's Wednesday Market, Book Town presents the fourth in a series of successful Morning Coffee, Cake & Company events at which local people talk about the books that have left a lasting impression upon their lives.

Cartoonist and Writer Colin Shelbourn will talk about the books that have mattered most in his writing life

Wild Life Poets, who came together at Janni Howker's workshop in Kendal, present an evening of their poetry. This event will be one of several which will be taking place across Cumbria to celebrate Cumbria Wildlife Trust's 50th anniversary in 2012.

Presented in association with the Local Support Group of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

An illustrated talk looking at the days when four hooves ruled the roads and fell tracks.

Note: this meeting is in the Dent Memorial Hall.

The most innovative live fiction event in the north comes to Sedbergh Book Town!

Liars' League Leeds presents six stories from new and established writers plus contributions from local writers, brought to life by their cast of amazing professional actors. The Liars' League set up its northern wing in 2011 after ten glorious years of tale-telling and fiction readings in London. Now LLL brings the best in thought-provoking and original new short fiction to Sedbergh – so just grab a seat, make yourselves comfortable, and enjoy. After all, when was the last time anybody told you a story?

A prose writing workshop with the acclaimed novelist & short story writer Peter Hobbs who will host a full-day prose writing workshop that examines the key components of fiction – character, landscape, narrative, style – and how these work together to create engaging, convincing prose. Writers of all levels welcome.

This class will give you the tools to recreate mouthwatering Thai dishes at home. Dishes demonstrated include Tom Yam Soup, Red Curry Paste, Thai Fried Noodles and Crab Cakes with Cucumber Relish.

Watch the demonstration of several dishes for an Indonesian rijsttafel and then enjoy eating them!

An illustrated guided tour of the unusual, often hidden aspects in some of our Cumbrian Churches.

Ideally a follow-on from Introduction to Thai Cookery, this class can also be taken on its own. Dishes demonstrated will include Mussaman Beef Curry, Salmon and Mango Salad, Green Curry Paste and Fish Steaks with Aubergine Relish.

Project Officer Lindsay Sulivan will tell us of this CWT investigation into sustainable seafood and conservation around Cumbrian shores.

This illustrated talk will cover the rise of Northumbria, its golden age, tribal areas ,trade and cultural diversity

This class will give you the tools to recreate mouthwatering Malaysian dishes at home, such as Beef Rendang, Malaysian Chicken Curry, Green Bean Sambal and Black Sticky Rice Pudding.

Hands-on cookery class that will teach basic cookery skills that can be used to make an array of dishes.

A demonstration of delicious Indian dishes which you can then enjoy with a complimentary glass of wine. A great evening out for not much more than a take-away!

Learn how to make some wicked desserts, such as meringue, mousse and tarts. All techniques used will be fully explained.

The parade starts from Maryfell and proceeds via Main Street to Lupton Field which will open after the arrival of the parade.

Let Yelly take you step-by-step through some more advanced techniques to create some delicious dinner party food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Be inspired and learn to cook a variety of imaginative vegetarian dishes.

This class will give you the tools to recreate mouthwatering Indonesian dishes at home. Dishes demonstrated include Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce, Babi Pangang, Prawn Fu Yung, Sweet and Sour Beef Stew and Nasi Goreng.

Explore some unique and classic flavours from the Middle East.

Learn to cook some wonderful authentic Chinese dishes at home using fresh ingredients.

A step-by-step guide through some more advanced techniques to create some delicious dinner party food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Exploring fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food.

Learn to cook some of the dishes you enjoyed on holiday.

Learn to cook some fantastic dishes from several Far Eastern countries, including Japanese Miso Soup, Korean Ribs, Laos Duck Curry and Burmese Noodles with Pork.

Demonstration of favourite dishes from Yelly's native country, including Mustard Soup, Hachee, Herring and Beetroot Salad, Apple Pie and Butter Cake with Stem Ginger.

Jam, chutney and oils make the perfect gift. Learn all about the ingredients, equipment, principles and techniques used in preserving. Then make your own in time for Christmas.

A step-by-step guide through some more advanced techniques to create some delicious dinner party food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Watch the demonstration of some Cumbrian dishes, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Includes dinner and cheese tasting.

Watch the demonstration of several dishes for an Indonesian rijsttafel and then enjoy eating them!

Take the stress out of Christmas and stock your freezer with fabulous desserts ready for Christmas.

Take the stress out of Christmas and stock your freezer with a variety of dishes, such as starters, stuffing, venison and cranberry casserole and desserts. We will also give you great ideas for culinary gifts for family and friends.