Events

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.

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.

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

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.

A bird marathon to see how many different species we can see.

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 Susdan Kay-Williams who was Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework

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

Coffee tea cake chat

Main Street, Sedbergh

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

A wonderful selection of eco stallholders providing information on protecting the environment and selling natural and sustainable products, recycled and upcycled arts & crafts and delicious eco-friendly foods!

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.

Scheme 4 (Replacement of Potgill Holme Cattle Grid), which is scheduled to take place from 26 October to 13 November 2026, with a maximum duration of up to three weeks. These works will require a full road closure on the A684, with all traffic directed via the signed diversion route.

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together

proceeds to Sedbergh Gala

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

Hot dogs and cold drinks.   Hallowe’en collecting boxes free

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.

Scheme 4 (Replacement of Potgill Holme Cattle Grid), which is scheduled to take place from 26 October to 13 November 2026, with a maximum duration of up to three weeks. These works will require a full road closure on the A684, with all traffic directed via the signed diversion route.

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.

with Sean Willis

All welcome

Sedbergh School Choir

Scheme 4 (Replacement of Potgill Holme Cattle Grid), which is scheduled to take place from 26 October to 13 November 2026, with a maximum duration of up to three weeks. These works will require a full road closure on the A684, with all traffic directed via the signed diversion route.

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.

Come and join us for our traditional evening of festive family fun. Drum Nation drumming band, Town Band, craft market, Santa’s Grotto, street food, live Nativity and carols

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

The Montane Trail 10, 13 & 26 Howgill Fells is one of our most popular routes and runners can choose the 10km, Half or the Full Marathon distance. The Howgills are an incredible place to run and the picturesque village of Sedbergh provides us with a fantastic Start and Finish area.

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Habitats – International Quilt Contest Finalists