Penrith Town Council, working with Plug & Play, Eden Valley Artistic Network and the Penrith Arts & Culture group, has funded and arranged for bands / artists to play around Penrith on Saturday's across the Summer.

Sounds Around Town showcases the enormous wealth of local talent we have in Penrith (and the surrounding area) and aims to encourage more visitors into the town centre and increase the ‘dwell time’ of those visitors by giving them bands / artists worth sticking around for!

This Saturday (1 June) we have BlueJam Folk Group playing at St Andrews, and the following Saturday (8 June) we have Uncle Carbuncle playing at the Cornmarket Bandstand. 

Check those acts out if you're in and around the town centre on either of those Saturday's!

Penrith and Eden Refugee Network and BlueJam would love to invite you to visit Gallery 4a in Penrith to experience the 'Penrith Welcomes Diversity’ exhibition. This event coincides with Refugee Week.

Join us to immerse yourself in the beauty of our expressive art collection, lovingly created by talented people in Penrith and the surrounding area. Each piece is a true reflection of their stories, passions and creativity, sharing a glimpse into the hearts of the artists. Join us and prepare to be moved and motivated by their creations.

We will be holding a special launch event on Sunday 16th June (2-4pm) - you would be very welcome to come along to meet the artists. Or do pop in to see the exhibition during the week. It would be wonderful to see you.

Venue: Gallery 4a

16th to 23rd June

OPENING HOURS:

• Sunday 16th June: 2-4pm (*Launch Event*)
• Monday 17th June: 5-7pm
• Tuesday 18th June: 5-7pm
• Wednesday 19th June: 5-7pm
• Thursday 20th June: 5-7pm
• Friday 21st June: 5-7pm
• Saturday 22nd June: 10am-4pm
• Sunday 23rd June: 11am-1pm

With thanks to Emad, age 8 for this wonderful painting!

Join us to sing and garden together - swapping songs and plants to celebrate nature and community.

Date & time: Sunday 16th June (1- 3pm)

Arrive anytime from 1pm to enjoy a picnic in our garden area - we challenge you to try to make it plastic-free! - and to do some gardening together in our hidden outdoor space.

At 2pm, Sara Barnard will lead a relaxed and friendly singing session where you can learn easy rounds and songs about nature and the environment. Suitable for all levels of experience - from beginners to experts!

There'll be a plant and book swap table so please bring something to swap if you can.

The Roots and Rounds event has been designed for adults but it is suitable for children over 8. Any children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger children also welcome if you need to come as a family.

FREE but booking recommended!

To book your place and for more information, please email sarabarnard@bluejamarts.org

The Dresser by Ronald Harwood is a witty and poignant play about a touring theatre company in wartime Britain. 

As bombs fall around them the show must go on. The action takes place backstage where the domineering actor manager, simply called Sir, is propped up by his long suffering wife, and Norman his devoted dresser, so he can perform his final King Lear.

It takes all his dresser Norman’s skills to get him onstage for one more performance. The show must go on, but at what cost?

Dates & Times:

• Wed 5 Jun 2024, 7.30pm
• Thu 6 Jun 2024, 7.30pm
• Fri 7 Jun 2024, 7.30pm
• Sat 8 Jun 2024, 7.30pm

Venue: Penrith Playhouse Theatre, 1 Auctionmart Lane

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

Date & Time: Monday 1 July, 19:00 – 21:00

Venue: Evergreen Centre

The team at Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) are on a mission to help unravel the world of electric vehicles and charge points for householders and small businesses in Cumbria. They can help you decide whether an electric vehicle is right for you – either now or in the future.

Their free event in Penrith, held in partnership with sustainability group Penrith Action for Community Transition (PACT), will hear from local EV experts and drivers and Charge My Street. It will explore the benefits, costs, options and myths surrounding EV technology, batteries, charging, and via the expert panel Q&A session you can get answers to questions that are baffling or concerning you.

They are keen to hear about any experience you may have of EVs, any challenges you perceive around switching to electric and what support you would value at a local level that could help you move forward confidently.

Wherever you are on your journey towards a greener, more sustainable way of driving – this event is for you. You might be considering your first step towards an EV, or you may already have an EV and want to share your experience with others and ask for specific advice.

Refreshments (tea, coffee, and biscuits) will be provided as well as plenty of opportunity to meet and share experiences with other residents and businesses in the area, as well as access to advice from the experts.

FREE Plant Swap!

Bring seedlings and plants to swap or donate.

Take seedlings and plants for your garden or pots.

We are delighted to be alongside the Parish of Penrith Plant Sale.

Date & Time: Saturday 1 June, 10am - 12pm

Venue: St Andrew's Churchyard, Penrith CA11 7XX

Refreshments available in St Andrew’s Church.

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 8 June - from 10am - 1pm at the Old Fire Station on Bridge Lane.

For more information, visit the Penrith Repair Cafe website and follow them on their Facebook page.

Find out more about volunteering by joining us at Eden Volunteering and Community Fair. A range of organisations will be present, ready to talk to you about what volunteering with them could involve, and to answer all your questions. Be prepared to be inspired!

• Have you thought about getting involved by volunteering?
• Want to find out how volunteering can enrich your own life and benefit your community?
• Are you curious to know what is going on in your local area?
• Would you like to find out about groups and services on offer to people like yourself?

Then come and join us! This event is open to all. Drop in to see us, and bring your friends and family too!

Where: Penrith Parish Centre, St Andrews Place, CA11 7XX

When: Friday 7th June 2024, 12 noon - 1.30 pm

More information: Cumbria CVS on 01768 800350 or info@cumbriacvs.org.uk or see Cumbria CVS Events

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Half-term is almost over - but there is still time to take advantage of Westmorland and Furness Council’s leisure centres offer of 10p swims for children.

Penrith Leisure Centre are hosting 2 hours of 10p Swims for all young people aged under 16.

Times remaining are:

• Thursday 30th May to Sunday 2nd June: 1pm-3pm

For more information, please visit the Penrith Leisure Centre website.

Following five years of touring theatres across the UK, Made in Motor-City are recognised as one of the UKs leading Motown tributes. With live shows drawing acclaim from audiences across the nation. Their performances recreate the classic music & sounds of Motown Records during the 1960s/70s.

The band comprises high quality musicians dedicated to recreating the authentic sounds of Detroit, (the motor-city) fronted by the incredible talents of the bands three female vocalists, Christine Gregory, Amber Kuti & Lesley Ball McCoy (The MiMettes).

If your a fan of Martha Reeves, The Marvelettes, The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye & many more of the Motown legends this is a show not to be missed.

Dates & Times: Friday 14 Jun 2024, 7.30pm

Venue: Penrith Playhouse Theatre, 1 Auctionmart Lane

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