Events

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Founded in 2001, The Wool Clip began as a small co-operative with a shared ambition: to add value to British wool and champion the beauty, sustainability, and heritage of this remarkable natural fibre. Over the past twenty-five years, our membership has grown and evolved, but our purpose remains unchanged.

To reconstruct Bellow Hill Culvert

Dates are now confirmed for Scheme 3 (Reconstruction of Bellow Hill Culvert), which is scheduled to take place from 14 September to 16 October 2026, with a maximum duration of up to five weeks. These works will require a full road closure on the A684. During this period, all road users will be directed via the signed diversion route.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

Weekly market every Wednesday with stalls of fruit, meat, baking, fish , eggs etc and books and bric-a-brac

Join us for tea, coffe and a chat and occasional raffle

Main Street, Sedbergh

Proper sit down meal.   Half portions available

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Founded in 2001, The Wool Clip began as a small co-operative with a shared ambition: to add value to British wool and champion the beauty, sustainability, and heritage of this remarkable natural fibre. Over the past twenty-five years, our membership has grown and evolved, but our purpose remains unchanged.

To reconstruct Bellow Hill Culvert

Dates are now confirmed for Scheme 3 (Reconstruction of Bellow Hill Culvert), which is scheduled to take place from 14 September to 16 October 2026, with a maximum duration of up to five weeks. These works will require a full road closure on the A684. During this period, all road users will be directed via the signed diversion route.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

To raise money for Macmillan cancer care

A large team of 78 or more female and male volunteers will attempt to pull Andrew Woodhouse Haulage’s 11.5 ton wagon from Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, 10.5 miles through the Yorkshire Dales to Busk Lane in Sedbergh where they will have refreshments in the Hirst Centre supported all day by Terry Harding Burger Van.

Harry Hawkins will talk on  this

Join our annual UK Red Squirrel Conservation Update webinar on 08 October for Red Squirrel Awareness Week. Catch up on activities that aim to protect UK red squirrels. Speakers Gail Turney Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, Katy Bell Ulster Wildlife, Rebecca Clews-Roberts Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales & Molly Frost Lancashire Wildlife Trust join our host Kay Haw.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_WNETlIRfQfq6syw4if8DxA

Discover a host of local businesses championing our delicious local produce and of course anything and everything cheese!

Years 9, 10 and 12

A walk of  8 miles / 5 hours ascending Arant Haw, then to Cautley Spout, England’s highest above ground waterfall.

St John’s Hospice

Following on from our successful event at Nook in Stavely, we’re delighted to be hosting new Health Coffee Mornings! First in St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh on 14th October, 9.30-11.30am

To reconstruct Bellow Hill Culvert

Dates are now confirmed for Scheme 3 (Reconstruction of Bellow Hill Culvert), which is scheduled to take place from 14 September to 16 October 2026, with a maximum duration of up to five weeks. These works will require a full road closure on the A684. During this period, all road users will be directed via the signed diversion route.

Vintage Film Noir – ‘Detour’, with a Pie’n’Peas supper.

An Exhibition by Queen Elizabeth School & Studio School

An extended morning session with 3 fascinating features: Crafting Puzzles, Hidden Histories, is Truth Stranger than Fiction?, The Long Arm of the Law.

An afternoon into early evening session with author’s personal experiences, and Martin Edwards acclaimed raconteur giving us his special Murder Mystery.

Discover a host of local businesses championing our delicious local produce and of course anything and everything cheese!

Sunday invites you to relax with Killer Thrillers; Lady Killers and The Secret History of Crispin Darke with Matthew Booth.

Dr David Cross has a wide interest in many individuals, whose stories have illuminated the wider aspects of Cumbrian history, culture and society.

8 miles / 5 hours .

Apple Day gives everyone an opportunity to bring along their apples, any type – eaters and cookers and in any condition, washed but not bruised – which can be juiced and taken home either to drink or freeze. All you need to bring on the day are apples and sterilised bottles.

proceeds to Sedbergh Gala

Great bargains for a great cause – all proceeds support Manna House, helping the homeless and vulnerably housed in Kendal

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Founded in 2001, The Wool Clip began as a small co-operative with a shared ambition: to add value to British wool and champion the beauty, sustainability, and heritage of this remarkable natural fibre. Over the past twenty-five years, our membership has grown and evolved, but our purpose remains unchanged.

An Exhibition by Queen Elizabeth School & Studio School

Sedbergh School’s annual bonfire and fireworks display will be held on Wednesday, 5th November in the field below Busk Lane, between School House and Sedgwick House.

Bonfire 7pm Fireworks 7.15

Join us for exciting tales from the Cumbrian Fells and history.

All welcome

Sedbergh School Choir

Andrew Wallis will consider the city’s military, civilian and strategic importance, its relationship with Hadrian’s Wall, and the surrounding region.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

A one day course with a National Navigation Awards Scheme mountain leader.

A range of classical song

All Welcome

8 miles / 5 hours

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

Leslie Gilpin is a man of many talents. Chairman of Cumberland and Westmorland History Federation and a lifelong rail enthusiast, he is also well qualified to tell the story of the Cark Cotton Company and its mill at Cark-in-Cartmel.

Mike Warren will explain the tides of Morecambe Bay and their particular characteristics in the Arnside and Silverdale area.

Rob David will examine the evidence for Cumbria’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.

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Habitats – International Quilt Contest Finalists

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Habitats – International Quilt Contest Finalists

The Society’s Annual General Meeting will review the previous year’s activities and provide members with updates on the Society’s work, finances and plans.

Suzanne Tiplady will speak about the High Road to Dalton, exploring the history of the route and the communities, travel and local stories connected with it.

Stephen Cove will take us on a walk around historic Whitehaven.

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Habitats – International Quilt Contest Finalists

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Habitats – International Quilt Contest Finalists