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Sports Activities
Activities for Families & Children
Arts & Culture
Community Support
Music
Get involved!
If you have an event / activity that you would like to promote through the next edition of this newsletter, please email cso@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk for more information.
The deadline for submission for the next edition is 5pm on Wednesday 23 August 2023.
Spotlight
Penrith is home to so many fantastic Community Groups and organisations we thought ought to do our bit to 'shine a light' on the work they do!
This feature will showcase a different group each time so you can learn more about what they do and how to get involved!
Penrith Players
 Penrith Playhouse is the only permanent, member run theatre in Penrith, and thrives on the commitment of volunteers.
Come and see what they have to offer – or even come and take part. There are not only opportunities to act on stage, but also to help with a variety of tasks behind the scenes; including set building and painting, costumes and make-up, sound and lighting, props and stage management.
They also have a comfortable bar, staffed by members, which also plays host to various live music events throughout the year.
Interested? Get involved by contacting the Penrith Players by email: penrithplayers@gmail.com
Penrith Players continue to go from strength to strength with an undiminished commitment to putting on excellent productions in a modern, comfortable and friendly environment. The Penrith Players always offer a warm welcome to all new members who want to become a part of the club and would jump at the chance of getting more younger members of the community on board. There is plenty to do both on stage and behind the scenes!
For more information about the Penrith Players, please visit their website.
Sports Activities
Penrith Swimming Club
Are you ready to take your swimming skills to the next level? Then join the Penrith Swimming Club's Masters Squad throughout the whole summer!
Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to dive into a new hobby, they welcome swimmers of all levels to come and be a part of their swimming community.
Sessions: Every Friday
Time: 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Location: Penrith Leisure Centre
Penrith Swimming Club's experienced coaches will be there to guide you, offer tips, and help you improve your technique. It's not just about fitness; it's about having a blast and connecting with fellow swimmers who share the same passion for the water!
To get involved, please email: swimming@penrithswimmingclub.co.uk
North Lakes Gymnastics Academy
If you are looking for activities for your children to do this summer holidays - then look no further than North Lakes Gymnastics Academy!
Come and escape the rain at one of their summers camps or family play sessions! Family play can be booked online as a block for a discount or you can turn up to each session and pay on the door - Babies 6 months & under are free, accompanying adults are free, £5 per child and they also offer a £1 sibling discount.
For more information or to book, please visit the North Lakes Gymnastics Academy website.
Penrith Park Run
Penrith Park Run is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event at Frenchfield! Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
It's completely free to join, just register before you first come along. You only ever need to register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode. If you forget it, you won't get a time.
For more information, please visit the Park Run or search for Penrith Park Run on Facebook.
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Penrith Walking Football
If you are over the age of 50 and want to start (or keep) playing football, why not give Penrith Walking Football a try!
Penrith Walking Football play twice a week on the astro turf pitches at Newton Rigg college, all year round. They are affiliated to the Cumberland Football Association and hold England Football Accreditation.
Walking football is a variation of the traditional game of football. It is played at a slower pace, with an emphasis on walking rather than running. It is technical, challenging and a brilliant way to carry on playing the best game in the world!
It's a low-impact sport that's easy on the joints, making it a perfect variation of the game without any of the soreness the day after. Being a no contact sport, played at a slower pace, and with the ball being kept below head height, the risk of injury is greatly reduced.
Regardless of your fitness and endurance levels, the slower pace of walking football makes it accessible to an older audience than traditional formats of the game.
Socialise, make new friends and meet new people. They regularly hold social events for members and their partners!
For more information and to get involved, please contact Steve Stockdale by:
Activities for Families & Children
Penrith Play Day
Penrith Town Council invites you to the Penrith Play Day at Thacka Beck Field on 22 August 2023, between 11am - 2pm!
Enjoy building dens, making and creating, circus fun, basic woodworking and playing in Stomping Ground's mud kitchen! As well as music from Blue Jam, a community music project who celebrate their 20th birthday this year!
Bring the whole family and a picnic for a packed day at Thacka beck Field!
Penrith Town Council have commissioned Stomping Ground to deliver the event, ensuring the the event is FREE for the Penrith community!
For more information about the event, including instructions on how to access the field, please visit the Stomping Ground website.
Holiday Activity and Food Programme
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) is a programme of summer activities and experiences aimed at all school-age children and young people in Cumbria.
The programme is administered by Westmorland and Furness & Cumberland Council who have commissioned a number of different organisations to provide activities across the summer, with all activities including a nutritious meal.
Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits-related Free School
Meals. Additional FREE spaces are available for children and young people who fit a number of eligibility criteria. For more information about potential eligibility for a free space, please email: HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk
Some activity providers also have spaces available for any child, but there may be a cost to parents.
For activities based in and around Penrith, please see the leaflet below:
For activities further afield to Penrith, please visit the Westmorland & Furness website.
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Arts & Culture
Penrith Art Club
FREE Art Exhibition!
Take a look at some fantastic works of art on display from the Penrith Art Club!
The exhibition is being held at the Penrith Parish Centre from Saturday 12 August to Sunday 20 August from 10am to 5pm daily- so pop along at a time convenient for you!
Penrith Alhambra
It's the summer holidays- so check out the latest BLOCKBUSTER films at your local cinema: The Penrith Alhambra!
Whether it's the Meg 2, Oppenheimer, Barbie or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Alhambra will have something on to suit you!
To book tickets, please visit the Penrith Alhambra website or call 01768 862400
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Community Support
Penrith Repair Cafe
Penrith Repair Cafe aims to fix your broken items and save them from landfill. At the same time, you'll learn new skills from the brilliant volunteer repairers who can fix electricals, garden tools, ornaments and also tackle clothing and textile repairs! This is all carried out free of charge, but donations are appreciated.
There is also a cafe with delicious home made cake and drinks, which is also free!
The Repair Cafe runs on the second Saturday of each month - so 12th August, then 9th September - from 10am - 1pm at the Old Fire Station on Bridge Lane. Note that unfortunately there is no Repair Cafe in October.
For more information, visit the Penrith Repair Cafe website and follow them on their Facebook page.
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Cumbria Hearing Aid Drop-in at Penrith
BID Cumbria are holding drop-in sessions to give advice on hearing aid maintenance.
Sessions are being held at Penrith Library from August through to December.
For more information, contact BID Cumbria on 01768 868510 or by email: cumbria@bid.org.uk
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Get involved with Ramblers Wellbeing Walks!
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are short group walks making it easier to start walking and stay active.
Make new friends and start a new hobby!
Check out walks near you by visiting the Active Cumbria website.
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Talkin' Tables Penrith
Talkin’ Tables Penrith is an initiative to try and tackle loneliness in the community.
If you are looking for a friendly welcoming place to go for someone to chat to and to make new friends, pop along to the Booths cafe!
Talkin’ Tables will run every Monday between 10:30-11:30am.
When you get to Booths, just ask for Anna, who will be more than happy to chat and introduce you to new friends!
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Music
BlueJam
Join BlueJam for regular activities throughout the week! Check out their regular schedule below!
If you are interested in joining a session, please email bluejamarts@gmail.com
Sounds around Town
Penrith Town Council, working with Plug & Play, EVAN and the Penrith Arts and Culture group, have arranged for bands to play around Penrith on every Saturday across the Summer.
On Saturday we have the The Hoo playing at the Bandstand around 2pm.
On Saturday 19 August we have the Town Band playing at St Andrews around 2pm.
Check them out if you're in and around the town centre on either of those Saturdays!
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