Events

A tough and tender portrait of hill shepherd Alison O’Neill documented by photographer Ian Lawson.

Popular South Lakes art collective Green Door will be exhibiting a selection of work from its members in this summer exhibition. Work includes paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramics, textiles and glass. Green Door are a self-managed, not-for-profit artists’ co-operative, with a membership of nearly 100 artists. They are committed to bringing artists together and making contemporary art accessible to local residents and visitors to the area.

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Paintings by local artists.     Preview Wednesday evening 21st August

Guided Walk.  7.5m 12k.   1,000 ft 300 m.   Gill and Fell walk.    Leaders Bill and Linda  Wood.   Kendal Ramblers

Drop In activity.   See creepy crawlies up close using microscopes and magnifiers

August Bank Holiday – steam trains operating Sat and Sun

Now in its seventh year, the artisan market is well worth a visit along with the town’s cafes, shops, books and hills. The quality on offer is high and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

August Bank Holiday – steam trains operating Sat and Sun

A demonstration of traditional rugmaking including both proddy and hooked techniques

Paintings by local artists.     Preview Wednesday evening 21st August

Bank Holiday

The action starts at 11am on the school field with the childrens’ Fancy Dress competition – Animal or Vegetable? This will be followed by the Dog Show, with organisers also hoping to run a Pet Show.
Dogs can be registered on the day, but anyone interested in entering their small pet should speak to Jill Mitchell, or Sarah Woof, in advance.
Other attractions include traditional sideshows, a Bouncy Castle, activity tent, family races, raffle, book stall, bric-a-brac, BBQ and refreshments with members of Dentdale Women’s Institute, once again, providing their famed Afternoon Teas in the hall from 1.30pm.

Join the Dales Volunteers in 4 short drop in sessions as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling

Children’s activity.   Have a go at rock art taking inspiration from prehistoric rock art

Popular South Lakes art collective Green Door will be exhibiting a selection of work from its members in this summer exhibition. Work includes paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramics, textiles and glass. Green Door are a self-managed, not-for-profit artists’ co-operative, with a membership of nearly 100 artists. They are committed to bringing artists together and making contemporary art accessible to local residents and visitors to the area.

In the textile gallery volunteers sharing their own textile projects

Drop In activity celebrating the summer by making your own art using unusual techniques

‘World Wide Whispers’ was started following a conversation between Ann Hill and four other international quilters – Paula Rafferty from Ireland, Jeltje van Essen from The Netherlands, Debbi Cagney from USA and Kim Caskey from Canada when they met in Edinburgh.

Join craft specialist Lorna Singleman for a demonstration in besom making

The Friends of Queens Gardens invite all young children to a Teddy Bears Picnic. Bring a picnic, an adult, a rug to sit on, and, of course, a teddy bear! Tea, coffee and biscuits, and squash for little people. Treasure Hunt, Games and live music. The more teddy bears the better!

A tough and tender portrait of hill shepherd Alison O’Neill documented by photographer Ian Lawson.

‘World Wide Whispers’ was started following a conversation between Ann Hill and four other international quilters – Paula Rafferty from Ireland, Jeltje van Essen from The Netherlands, Debbi Cagney from USA and Kim Caskey from Canada when they met in Edinburgh.

One of the oldest traditional sheep show in the Yorkshire Dales, were you can see the best of the local breeds of sheep, swaledales, Rough Fells, Mules, Texels, Blue Faces leicesters and Herdwicks, being judge. In addition you can also take part in the public judging event and choose the best sheep.
But its not only about sheep there are a substantial number of local craft, food stalls and trade stands for you to peruse. Together with a bouncy castle for the children
Music will be provided by the Hawes Town band, and there are refreshments available

Sedbergh Songsters

12.7m 20k 2200 ft 670m.   Fell paths, some steep and some road walking.   Leader John Ryder.

For St Andrew’s Church Dent

A tough and tender portrait of hill shepherd Alison O’Neill documented by photographer Ian Lawson.

The 2019 Tour of Britain cycle race passes through Sedbergh with a sprint on Back Lane

Having spent many years working in sketchbooks, Stuart Gray began to produce paintings emulating the fresh quality of an outdoor image without overworking the final pieces.

Located on the fringes of the Lake District, Westmorland County Show is a fantastic day out – voted as one of the UK’s favourite Shows and enjoyed by over 30,000 visitors every year.  A major livestock Show with classes for cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpacas, heavy and light horses too, there’s plenty to see.

An exhibition about Sedbergh past and present helping celebrate National Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture

£100 plus £5 on the day for materials

£100 plus £5 on the day for materials

Sheepfest is Sedbergh’s annual two day celebration of all things sheep.

Now in its seventh year, the artisan market is well worth a visit along with the town’s cafes, shops, books and hills. The quality on offer is high and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

An exhibition about Sedbergh past and present helping celebrate National Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture

Sheepfest is Sedbergh’s annual two day celebration of all things sheep.

Cumbria Wild Life Trust

‘World Wide Whispers’ was started following a conversation between Ann Hill and four other international quilters – Paula Rafferty from Ireland, Jeltje van Essen from The Netherlands, Debbi Cagney from USA and Kim Caskey from Canada when they met in Edinburgh.

Having spent many years working in sketchbooks, Stuart Gray began to produce paintings emulating the fresh quality of an outdoor image without overworking the final pieces.

7miles 11km 800ft 240 m      mainly good paths and bridleways.   Meet at entrance to quarry – not at station.   Leader Yvonne Houfe

For St Andrew’s Dent

Acrylic Workshop with Stuart Gray

6m 10km 980 ft 300m    Rocky tracks and field paths.    Leader Nigel Maxwell

Linear walk from Barbon to Sedbergh using the 9,45 am bus from Sedbergh Library to Barbon    14 m 23km   Fell paths some off path.   Leader  Nick Spenser

Roe Valley

With Roe Valley

Water Colour Painting Workshop with Ruth Clayton

.   Two walks   .7.5m 12 km 950 ft 290m  Field Paths with some road   Leader Geoff Brooks

Cumbria Wildlife Trust

‘World Wide Whispers’ was started following a conversation between Ann Hill and four other international quilters – Paula Rafferty from Ireland, Jeltje van Essen from The Netherlands, Debbi Cagney from USA and Kim Caskey from Canada when they met in Edinburgh.

This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with a little more experience will enjoy experimenting with traditional herringbone technique to create your own unique piece of fabric. Looms will be set up and ready to go on the day.

Having spent many years working in sketchbooks, Stuart Gray began to produce paintings emulating the fresh quality of an outdoor image without overworking the final pieces.

British Tapestry Group :  Scottish Regional Group

‘Traces’ explores the themes of memory and the power of stitch. It was inspired by the life and textile art of Mary Fogg, a founder member of the group and influential quilt artist, who died in 2016 at the age of 95.

British Tapestry Group :  Scottish Regional Group

‘Traces’ explores the themes of memory and the power of stitch. It was inspired by the life and textile art of Mary Fogg, a founder member of the group and influential quilt artist, who died in 2016 at the age of 95.

Ruth likes to experiment with many techniques in watercolour to capture the jewel like quality of berries and flowers found in Cumbria’s many hedgerows.

£50 plus £5 for materials on the day

£50 plus £5 for materials on the day

4 m 6km 400ft 120m.    Lanes, woods short climb.  Leader Roger Palmer

Cumbria Wild Life Trust

British Tapestry Group :  Scottish Regional Group

‘Traces’ explores the themes of memory and the power of stitch. It was inspired by the life and textile art of Mary Fogg, a founder member of the group and influential quilt artist, who died in 2016 at the age of 95.

Ruth likes to experiment with many techniques in watercolour to capture the jewel like quality of berries and flowers found in Cumbria’s many hedgerows.

6m 10km 1000ft 300m.  Moorland Pastures and quiet lanes.   Leader Martin Jayne

Santa Event – Stainmore Railway Company

British Tapestry Group :  Scottish Regional Group

Ruth likes to experiment with many techniques in watercolour to capture the jewel like quality of berries and flowers found in Cumbria’s many hedgerows.

‘Traces’ explores the themes of memory and the power of stitch. It was inspired by the life and textile art of Mary Fogg, a founder member of the group and influential quilt artist, who died in 2016 at the age of 95.

British Tapestry Group :  Scottish Regional Group

The annual Spring Show is a wonderful display of the talents of Sedbergh people with exhibits of crafts, home produce, flowers, photographs and artwork, as well as entries from local schools. Musical entertainment is provided by the town band, and there are homemade refreshments available.