Word Market Festival

Various locations in Ulverston from 5th to 19th February. Call 01229 581222 for details. Ticket Prices £3.00 – £7.50 See the website for more details at: www.wordmarket.org.uk Word Market celebrates the written word through a programme of live and exciting literary events throughout the year. In the past we have hosted writers such as Simon […]

Crafts for Christmas

The Craft Studio & Glass Works Newland Ulverston 10.00-5.00 Saturday & Sunday October 16th/17th Free entry Free tea and coffee Free workshops and demonstrations (ring to book a place). Handmade jewellery and glassware by Marilyn Hale Paintings by Emma Bentley Hand turned wood by John Procter Bags & shrugs by Gillian Taylor Vintage stall by […]

Ulverston International Music Festival

The underlying aim of the 2010 Festival will be to create a truly festive spirit by offering you our audience an intense musical experience with ‘wall-to-wall’ concerts throughout the Festival week. When I founded the Festival in 2004, my vision was to have a concert on every night of the week over an extended period. […]

Charity Race Night

Jingle Jangles have organised a charity race night in aid of St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston Mind and Croftlands After School Club. The event takes place on Friday 28th May at 7.30pm – venue is Ulverston Sports Club, Priory Road. Sponsor a race, buy a horse, take a chance on the tri cast, or just come […]

Ulverston Singles Night

Singles Night at: The Hill Foot Hotel Pennington Lane, Ulverston LA12 7SE Friday 23rd April 2010  8pm Drinks & Canapés on Arrival! Tickets – £30.00 An evening of fun entertainment presented by Ulverston’s very own Garry Gifford. A social event providing the opportunity to have fun & meet like minded people. You can book tickets […]

The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out

Based on Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Interviews” THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES is a hilariously witty and moving collection of tales, giving voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. The Vagina Monologues with Lesley Joseph, Sally Lindsay and Lisa Bailey comes to Ulverston Coronation Hall on 12th November 2009 More info at […]

Ulverston Lantern Procession 2009

This year the theme is “Wonderland Through The Looking Glass” Run by Ulverston Community Arts Network. On the evening of Saturday 19th September, four rivers of light will flow into the town centre. Start times from 7.45pm to merge in County Square at 8.30pm and cascade towards Ford Park for the Finale. Lantern Making Workshops: […]

Ford Park Hosts Outdoor Shakespeare Production

Heartbreak Productions will be performing Shakespeare’s As You Like It on Friday 7th August on the back lawn of Ford Park House in Ulverston.  Tickets for the 7pm performance are available from Ulverston Tourist Information Office at the Coronation Hall or phone 01229 587140 Heartbreak Productions promise… a psychedelic trip through the Forest of Arden. […]

North Lonsdale Agricultural Show

The 2009 North Lonsdale Agricultural Show will be held on Wednesday 29th July at Bardsea Park, Bardsea, Ulverston. Instead of doing a 9-5 at work, why not spend the day at our local show. Like work, it runs from 9-5, but unlike work there’s a beer tent on site. Also featuring will be the Kangaroos […]

Ulverston Carnival Parade

Title: Ulverston Carnival Parade Location: Ulverston Description: Ulverston Carnival Parade is an opportunity to dress up, parade through the streets and collect money for charity. A great day out. Date: 2009-07-04 Time: 12.00 – 17.00 Ulverston is renowned as a festival town and the annual Carnival Parade is the longest standing festival on the list. […]