Get involved with Eden Valley Artistic Network's (EVAN) FREE Open Studios & Art Trail 2023!

There are just a couple of days left to enjoy the forty seven artists who will have their studios open to the public. The trail combines the opportunity to visit artists’ studios, buy their work, and experience breath-taking scenery around Cumbria along the way.

Studios are located on the edge of the North Pennines right across to the west coast of the county, from the remote hills of the Lake District to the streets of Penrith and Cockermouth as well as across the Eden Valley. It’s a chance not only to buy something original and locally made but, also, to see how and where artists make their work and chat with them about their practice. The range of art available includes textiles, sculpture, jewellery, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, prints, and more, so there’s something for everyone.

For more information about the Open Studios & Art Trail, please visit the EVAN website.

Last remaining tickets!

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas - the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s - with a huge repertoire including 'Sherry', 'Walk Like A Man', 'My Eyes Adored You', 'Grease', Rag Doll', 'Stay', 'Lets Hang On', ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ before finishing off with headline hit 'Oh What A Night'! This is much more than just another tribute show - this is a celebration of fantastic music performed by an array of incredible talent.

For more information about the event, and to book tickets, please visit the Penrith Players website.

A launch event is being held by Westmorland & Furness Council later this month to celebrate the completion of works at Castle Park Tennis Courts in Penrith. The event will feature free, family-friendly tennis activities as well as a first-look at the new courts.

The LTA Big Tennis Weekend launch event is taking place in Castle Park on Sunday 24 September from 10am to 12.30pm. Free tennis activities and coaching will be on offer for all ages and abilities. Rackets and balls will be provided, so all are invited to come along and give tennis a try.

Details of the launch event activities, Free Park Tennis sessions, Pay & Play court bookings, and annual memberships that offer free court bookings, can be found at https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/PenrithCastlePark or search ‘Penrith Castle Park’ on LTA.org.uk.

The courts will open for Pay & Play from Monday 25 September, which is £6 per court per hour or free with annual memberships. The weekly Free Park Tennis sessions will start on Saturday 30 September.

Great Cumbrian Run

Cumbria's leading Half Marathon returns to Carlisle on Sunday 1 October 2023.

Get entered and start your next challenge today! 

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Family Fun Runs

• Run 1 - Access to all no times approx 1.3 mile includes a bespoke medal
• Run 2 - 8 to 16 year olds approx 2.8 mile includes manual timing and a bespoke medal.

These runs are strictly for fun and it’s all about relaxed exercise, accomplishing personal goals, raising money for a worthwhile cause, and having a laugh in the process. No times, no pressure, no sweat – just some easy moves and lots of laughs. The run is suitable for all the family.

It isn’t about Olympic level athletes aiming for a record time. It’s about mums with prams, dads with toddlers, groups running together, fancy dress, kid’s getting active or even raising money for a well-deserved local cause.

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Zero Carbon Cumbria – Climate Café – Net Zero for Cumbria | Launching 12 October 11am-11.30am | Free

Join Zero Carbon Cumbria's Climate Cafe for engaging online conversations about tackling the climate crisis. Over a brew, we'll delve into challenges, solutions and opportunities it presents.  Our wide range of expert speakers will shed light on emission reduction strategies, and we'll also be showcasing inspiring local initiatives that are working towards a zero carbon Cumbria.

The first in the series of themed cafes will focus on  the compelling case for rapid emission reduction, the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership's ambitious commitment to reaching countywide net zero by 2037, and the practical challenges and opportunities this presents for Cumbria.

Link: Cumbria Climate Cafe - Net Zero for Cumbria (cafs.org.uk)

Summary of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cumbria & Trajectories to Net Zero | Wednesday 4 Oct | 2pm-3.30pm | Free

Join us to learn about Cumbria’s current greenhouse gas emissions, and hear inspiring examples of how the county is working towards net zero.  Hear expert speakers from Small World Consulting and the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership as they share the key findings from the updated Summary of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cumbria and Trajectories to Net Zero.

The updated report builds on the original baseline from 2019, and is an excellent indicator of the scale of Cumbria's emission reduction challenge, covering major sectors such as buildings, consumption & waste, farming & land use, and transport. It outlines the key sources of current emissions controlled or influenced by our local behaviours and choices, and which result from those visiting or just passing through our county. We’ll see a broad range of positive and inspiring responses already happening across Cumbria to reduce emissions. The event will include a panel discussion with audience Q&A opportunities. 

Link: Summary of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cumbria & Trajectories to Net Zero (cafs.org.uk)

The Eden Skills Fair is taking place on 5 October 2023 from 2pm to 5.30pm at Penrith Leisure Centre.

The event will be a great opportunity for young people to check out and speak to employers in Cumbria and see what roles they have to offer and much more.

For more information, please visit the Westmorland & Furness Council website.

Free Jumble Sale!

Penrith Action for Community Transition (PACT) & Penrith and Eden District Freegle are holding a Free Jumble Sale event.

Please bring small items to give away - and take what you want! Everything must be free.

• Date: Saturday, 16 September, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
• Venue: Eden Arts, The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane, Penrith CA11 8HY

For more information about the event, please visit the PACT website.

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 either the Booths cafe or the brand new session at Cafe4EDEN!

• Talkin' Tables (Booths Cafe): Every Monday 10:30am - 11:30am.
• Talkin' Tables (Cafe4EDEN): Every Thursday 10:30am - 11:30am.

Everyone is welcome!