Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News fortnightly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Ulverston Community Enterprises, c/o The Coronation Hall. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally ... Read more
Cheer on Robin Hood and his Merry Men as they come together to thwart the wicked Prince John in a classic tale of good and evil from Ulverston Pantomime Society.
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre is the site of the first Modern Kadampa Buddhist Temple for World Peace, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually. It is in this Temple that the Public Talk will be held. Gen-la Dekyong will explain how, through training our mind in meditation and special ways of thinking, we can experience ... Read more
Ulverston Pickleball at UVHS Sports Hall every Monday. Please check with the organiser for exceptions, eg. Christmas and bank holidays.
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
Explore a fascinating archive of images from the Sankey Family Photography Collection with Liz Critchley from Signal Film & Media, Barrow.The Sankeys were father and son duo Raymond and Edward Sankey, who documented life in Barrow and Cumbria for over 70 years. Starting in 1900, they captured the landscape, cultural changes, individuals, industry and tourism ... Read more
Weekly craft workshop. Please check with with the organiser for any exceptions due to bank holidays, etc.
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
Lunch club open to all ages. Quiz, pie, pud and drink.
Join us for a spectacular evening of music as arguably the finest military band in the world take to the stage alongside Ulverston Victoria High School Wind Band.
Ukraine’s Dnipro Opera perform Puccini’s tragic operaA touching tale of innocent love crushed between two utterly different cultures, which resonates as strongly as ever in today’s world. No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, it tells the story of a ... Read more
We are a volunteer group that run a free monthly event that is open to everyone. From electricals to jewellery and zips to furniture, our group of talented repairers are willing to take a look all sort of different things in need of a fix. If you can carry it in, we’ll have a look ... Read more
The Opera Boys are back with their new sell-out show A Night at the Musicals.Completely updated with brand new musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises! Whether you’re a fan of modern-day smash hit musicals like Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Jersey Boys, prefer the classics from the likes of Gershwin and Rodgers & ... Read more
Valentines dance at the Red Rose. £5 on the door.
Liquid Nitrogen clouds! Fire tornados! Hydrogen bottle rockets! The UK’s favourite science show is back and more explosive than ever!Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how it shapes everything around us – with a few loud bangs along the way. They’ll take an anarchic approach to ... Read more
Mairi McGillivray is a Gaelic singer from the island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. Mairi comes from a strong gaelic background and uses her heritage along with her dynamic range of musical influences to put her own style on songs from her tradition, performing in gaelic and other traditional styles. BBC Radio ... Read more
Direct from The West End, Whitney: Queen Of The Night celebrates the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.With a sensational cast and stunning live band, this phenomenal production consistently delivers an outstanding concert described as a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level. Take a magical rollercoaster ride through ... Read more
Grab a foam finger and take your seat! The No. 1 live wrestling experience for families is back!The stars of Megaslam Wrestling return to Ulverston with their huge 2023 Live Tour. Team Megaslam battle it out with Team Nasty in a series of action-packed, high-flying matches designed to get the little ones out of their ... Read more
Part of our Sunset Series, join Dr Audrey Brown from the Westmorland Geological Society and enjoy a geological journey around Morecambe Bay.Why is Morecambe Bay here? Now full of sand and mud and surrounded by rocky headlands, Audrey will share how the Bay came to exist and the effect of glaciers in creating the landscape ... Read more
Coffee morning and craft stalls on the first Thursday of every month from March to December. Home baked goods, local honey, jams & marmalade, handmade felting, parchment cards, jewellery, quilts, rush work, wooden items, knitting, and art. Free entry.
£10 a stall and £2 entry for browsers and we’re not charging for any bikers who want to have a ride along. Refreshments on site so please come along and you might find a bargain or get your garage cleared out and have a stall.
Laugh out loud with four award-winning, Edinburgh Festival-storming, prime time TV-smashing, rib-splitting, side-tickling, extremely funny acts: Mark Nelson, Micky P Kerr, Gareth Waugh, and Tom Ward.
Come and enjoy making your own, sustainable Sterling Silver Ring in Ulverston, guided by handmade jeweller and tutor Nisha Postlethwaite of Nisha Halo Jewellery. Nisha will guide you through the silver ring making process including design, forming, sawing, filing and finishing your ring. This jewellery workshop is suitable for complete beginners with no previous jewellery ... Read more
The South Cumbria Musical Festival was formed in 1976 and has developed over the years to become one of the most respected competitive events in the country. The Festival is well known for its high standards, friendliness and efficient organisation. It gives competitors an opportunity to perform on a stage in a beautifully refurbished venue, ... Read more
Explore the crucial role that saltmarsh environments may play in protecting people & places against climate change along the northwest coastJoseph Earl is Engagement Officer at Morecambe Bay Partnership. Join Joseph on a northwest-wide coastal management project, exploring the crucial role that saltmarsh environments may play in protecting people & places against climate change along ... Read more
The 2023 Festival is planned for Saturday 22 April to Monday 1 May and it is likely that this will be the third and final festival with all the walks free, after which we will return to a £3 charge per walk to cover our expenses. The programme is likely to be of 3 walks a ... Read more
The Down for the Count Orchestra and vocalists present a sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s as they play timeless classics from The Great American Songbook.
Opening Talk Thursday 27th April, 6~8pm Printfest Preview Friday 28th April, 6.30~9pm Main Exhibition Saturday 29th April, 10~5pm Sunday 30th April, 10~4pm For over 20 years Printfest has championed printmakers and the original hand-made print by putting on a weekend festival at The Coro in Ulverston. The artist-led festival brings together over 40 of the ... Read more
Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow Walks In 2022 we gave away £323,881! Thank you walkers, coordinators and volunteers for all your hard work which enabled this. Team Entries open at noon on Monday 23rd January 2023. Both walks take place on Saturday 13th May 2023.
Manchester Camerata return in a celebration year for their 50th birthday, the orchestra are back with Ulverston saxophonist Jess Gillam.Manchester Camerata return to the Coronation Hall in a celebration year for their 50th birthday - after a sold out concert a few years ago, the orchestra are back with Ulverston saxophonist Jess Gillam. Heralded by ... Read more
Ben Fogle takes you on a journey through his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world, with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained.
BACK TO ULVERSTON TOWN CENTRE In June 2022 the Old Time Sailors entertained you in a giant marquee in Ford Park. In June 2023 we’ll be doing something a bit different, but still special. Our move to Ford Park in 2022 worked well, and we were very pleased to be able to deliver the festival there. ... Read more
A free, multi-arts festival of epic proportions - celebrating the birth of Stan Laurel and the place of his birth - ol Ulverston Town! Live music, DJs, live graffiti and window art, street theatre, circus, comedy, magic. For all ages.
Classical guitar sensation MILOŠ is joined on stage by saxophonist Jess Gillam. Expect a beautiful range of music from Bach to The Beatles.
Go on a high-energy rollercoaster ride of a concert with the internationally renowned Queen tribute band, featuring the back catalogue of one of the most popular, iconic rock acts of all time.
Annual emergency messaging test At 7pm on the 7th July every year, we will send a short text message to Ulverston News mailing list subscribers. This will contain a link to the following web page, so that you can check that the link works for you. In a real emergency, we will send you a ... Read more
The Rusland Show is held on the third Saturday in August at Whitestock Meadow in the lovely Rusland Valley. The marquees are filled with exhibits of horticulture, home produce, handicrafts, photography and film. On the sports field there are fell races, track races plus many other events such as egg throwing and tug-of-war.
Ulverston is lit-up for the Candlelit Walk every Halloween. Held on The Gill, 600 candles light the night along with shadowscreens, fire dance and music. A magical way to celebrate Halloween.
The calendar features events in Ulverston and South Cumbria. Check the location details of each event, as you may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there. Please contact us if you’d like to add a community event to the calendar.
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