The Ulverston Community Calendar features events in and around the LA12 postcode area. Please check the location details of each event before making plans to attend. You may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there. Events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice. If you’d like to add a community event to the calendar, please let us know about it. Events in LA12 are listed free of charge.
There will be elections on Thursday 5 May 2022. These will elect councillors for two new unitary authorities. Vesting day for the new councils is 1 April 2023. From this day Cumberland Council will provide district and county council services across the current areas of Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland. Westmorland and Furness Council will provide ... Read more
Magic show by the North Western Society of Magicians. Proceeds to SAFA.
All being well, the Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow Walks will take place at their usual date, the first Saturday after the May Bank Holiday. Team registration opens on 31st January. If you're entering a team, please consider nominating an Ulverston charity to benefit from your sponsorship, such as Ulverston Resilience Group, Furness ... Read more
Charity duck race at Penny Bridge. Ducks set sail on the River Crake at 3pm from Little Dicks Bridge.
Print Share is really pleased to continue to work in partnership with Printfest Ulverston to promote printmaking in Ulverston. You can book now via www.printsharelakes.co.uk/workshops Introduction to Printmaking Workshops 2022 A series of 4 workshops with Ulverston based printmaking group Print Share. Each workshop will introduce you to a different printmaking technique, taught by members of our collaborative ... Read more
Sink your teeth into the myths & legends of the blood-sucking Prince of Darkness in this sumptuous, sinister, seductive contemporary ballet.There’s plenty to relish in this luxurious visual tale of submission and domination – and plenty to challenge what you thought you knew about this iconic character. Taking inspiration from Bram Stoker’s classic gothic horror ... Read more
Join us for our Sisters In The Wild bikepacking gathering in the UK's Lake District.We're bringing back the summer Sisters In The Wild vibe to the Lake District. Expect two days of off-road focused riding, a supportive, inclusive, atmosphere, and skill building opportunities around the ridesOur basecamp is on the doorstep of the lush Grizedale ... Read more
Decorative handmade flags fly from town centre buildings and landmarks to welcome Spring.
Lancashire’s finest brass band brings you a fantastic evening of ‘Polished Brass’, featuring music from marches to movie themes.Enjoy the warmth of Leyland Band’s unique sound as the regular Ulverston favourites present a brand-new programme to suit all tastes, played with style and panache, and featuring many of the band’s superb soloists.Leyland Band are renowned ... Read more
After your Park Run join in The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick with Morecambe Bay Partnership.As part of 'The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick', Morecambe Bay Partnership have teamed up with Ford Park Run (Ulverston) to clear litter found in the surrounding areas.You can join the litter pick after completing the Park Run - Lauren from Morecambe ... Read more
Join us for the Official Opening of our new Children’s play area.
Anthony Hewitt rounds-up top talent from across the globe for this much-loved, traditional format of chamber works for piano and strings.The opening concert of this year's Ulverston International Music Festival immediately sets the tone of the festival with two great British chamber works at the heart of the programme, written only a few years apart at the ... Read more
A beacon will be lit on Hoad Hill at 9.45pm on 2nd June and Ulverston town band will play at Market Place on the 4th June celebrate the occasion.
At The Coro and venues throughout the town.
English Touring Opera returns with a poetic production of the most popular of operas: Puccini’s story of young love.It's Christmas Eve in the Parisian garret. On this festive, snowy night the lovers draw close, but poverty forces them apart in a story told with the most memorable music, from ‘Che gelida manina’ to the shattering ... Read more
Visit the Ulverston Town Council stall on Market Street to find out what you can do to help manage our local environment.
Join Kim as she reads from her first non-fiction book and considers the pivotal role of music in both an individual and social history.Award-winning poet Kim Moore studied music and was a trumpet teacher for several years. What the Trumpet Taught Me is a collection of vivid and immediate snapshots, from first lessons to music ... Read more
Brighouse and Rastrick perform some timeless British brass greats and royal-themed works to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.Brighouse and Rastrick Band (or B&R as they are affectionately known) represent a rich tradition of brass band culture in the north of England and have commanded the top echelons of competitive life since they won the British Open ... Read more
One of the finest jazz musicians to emerge this side of the Atlantic, Julian Joseph has made ground-breaking advances for jazz in the UK.He was the first Black British jazz musician to host a series at London’s Wigmore Hall, and the first to headline a late-night concert at the BBC Proms with his All Star ... Read more
Young Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov is a hugely exciting pianist of artistic individuality and exceptional technical wizardry.He brings to the Festival the seminal work of the late American composer Frederic Rzewski, The People United Will Never Be Defeated: a vast, monumental set of variations inspired by the great Goldberg of Bach, and Diabelli of Beethoven. ... Read more
The exceptionally talented husband and wife duo Alexander Sitkovetsky and Wu Qian perform works by Schnittke, Beethoven, Grieg and Ravel.Both graduates of the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin school, Sitkovetsky’s concerto engagements with UK orchestras have included appearances with the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, while Qian is a distinguished ... Read more
Guitarist Carlos Bonell returns to delight us with music from Brazil, Andalucia, and his celebrated arrangements of music by The Beatles.Carlos is one of today’s most celebrated guitarists and was described by the Classical Guitar Magazine, UK, as “one of the great communicators of the guitar world”. He completed his studies at the Royal College ... Read more
Anthony Hewitt is joined by guest pianist Emanuil Ivanov for UIMF Festival’s ever-popular two-piano concert.Formerly dubbed ‘Piano Duel’ for the face-to-face positions the instruments and pianists take up on stage, the presentation is akin to a stand off, conjuring-up the practice of competitive duels - gladiatorial events that were common in the heyday of the ... Read more
Old Time Sailors is a flashmob musical show designed to take the audience back in time through an unforgettable trip to the 19th century. A night for fans of Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello. The Sailors dock at Ford Park Ulverston at 7pm on Friday 10th June 2022. The show takes place in a large ... Read more
For 2022 Retro Rendezvous moves to Ford Park, where it will be bigger and better than ever, with a continuing huge emphasis on family fun and friendliness. There will be vintage car and motorcycle displays, live music and entertainers, retro cycling events, cycle stalls, craft stalls, and a food court and bar area. Tickets are ... Read more
Take a musical journey back in time through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in this hit musical.Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December ... Read more
Following on from our successful Art Exhibition to raise money to repair our heritage wall, we are holding an Art and Craft Fair on Saturday 11th June from 10.30am Head to the Williams Room where you’ll discover fabulous artwork from amazing local artists, available to purchase on the day, with all proceeds going to our ... Read more
Come and experience the world’s greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul show.Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors of the North and eventually swept the Nation, an eleven-piece live band with four lead vocalists will perform over 30 original Northern Soul hits.Expect ... Read more
The return of Another Fine Fest. Celebrating the birthday of Stan Laurel, with music, comedy, and art.
Friday night of Another Fine Fest sees Ulverston's Comedy Club Planet Mirth host another stellar line-up of hilarious comedians.Steve Royle (Britain’s Got Talent 2020 runner up), Tony Law (as seen on 8 out of 10 Cats), the ‘wonderfully funny’ Garrett Millerick (★★★★ - The Times) and Daisy Earl (Scottish Comedian of the Year 2015) are ... Read more
Prepare to laugh until your face hurts in The Coro’s contribution to Ulverston’s funniest festival, Another Fine Fest.Our headliner is the ‘outrageously funny’ Jen Brister (The Metro), a rising star of the British comedy scene. Fresh from recent appearances on Live At The Apollo (BBC 2), The Now Show and The News Quiz (Radio 4), ... Read more
See the talented students of Cumbria’s top ballet school perform Coppélia, a comic tale of a young man in love with a mechanical doll.Who is the strange, beautiful girl who appears one day on the balcony of Dr Coppelius’s house? No-one is more intrigued than lively local girl Swanilda – except perhaps her lover Franz, ... Read more
Organised by Ulverston in Bloom.
See the talented students of Cumbria’s top ballet school perform Coppélia, a comic tale of a young man in love with a mechanical doll.Who is the strange, beautiful girl who appears one day on the balcony of Dr Coppelius’s house? No-one is more intrigued than lively local girl Swanilda – except perhaps her lover Franz, ... Read more
Home baked products, crafts, etc. St Mary's RC Church, Victoria Road, opposite The Kiosk. Free entry. Refreshments are available. Our bakers and the venue have recently been given 5 * hygiene ratings. Our products include: home baking (including vegetarian and vegan); local honey; preserves; greetings cards; wood ware; rush and cane chairs; jewellery; knitted and ... Read more
It’s Ulverston Gala Day on Saturday 2nd July – hoorah! Looking forward to seeing everyone at Ford Park to enjoy the occasion and park.
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 24th annual Furness Tradition Festival.
An afternoon with Helen's Herbs at Gleaston Village Hall.
A brand new community festival for 2022. Expect a mix of the area’s best creatives, sharing a communal space with award winning national artists.
Hear Festival acts unplugged and in a different light ahead of their performances at the Big Merry Neet.Acoustic sets from Alice Jones, Janice Burns & Jon Doran.An Anglo-Scottish duo whose dynamic performances are a celebration of their own musical and geographic backgrounds, Jon Doran and Janice Burns embrace the differences that connect them. Their songs ... Read more
Enjoy intimate acoustic sets from Hannah Rarity, Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones ahead of their main-stage performances at the Big Merry Neet.Having grown up in the close-knit communities of West Yorkshire and sharing a fascination with local folk song and tune collections, Bryony & Alice draw on a wealth of traditional songs inspired by the ... Read more
Dance, music, song and stories all come together on three stages. Sample and celebrate all of the festival in one place for one big party.Featuring Tim Edey and other festival artists in concert, Canny Band as your dance band and caller Les Ord.A remarkable collaboration born from a love of traditional music and fuelled by ... Read more
Send Furness Tradition Festival off in rousing fashion with performances from Tim Edey and The Canny Band.Tim Edey is rated by many to be one of the finest melodeon and guitar players in the folk & contemporary scene today. BBC Radio Two's Musician of the Year 2012, multi-instrumentalist and singer, has toured the world and ... Read more
Fundraiser at Low Furness CE Primary School, Great Urswick.
Open meeting with Pretty Things Lakes. £6 including supper.
Shakespeare’s : “Midsummer Night’s Dream”Shakespeare’s wonderful fantasy comedy has always been a firm favourite for open-air production.As in the Bard’s day, The Festival Players International will be performing with an all-male company of skilled professional actors, and invite you to share in the colour, poetry, and magical mayhem of this unique and amazing play. Truly a ... Read more
Folk Fell is a brand new, one day event, based in the stunning landscape of the Cumbrian Fells. Join us on the 23rd of July 2022.Welcome to the Fells. Its great to meet you.Folk Fell is a brand new, one day event based in the stunning landscape of the Cumbrian Fells. Join us on the ... Read more
Looking for children’s activities for the Summer holidays? Thanks to Cumbria’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme, join us at Ford Park for a mixture of multi-sports and creative indoor and outdoor activities. Running on 25th,26th,27th July. 1st,2nd,3rd,8th, 9th,10th,15th, 16th,17th,22nd,23rd and 24th August, from 10.30am to 3.30pm – these fun, free activities are perfect for children ... Read more
Great Fires of London – Norman Price is in trouble (again)! Join the ultimate hero next-door Fireman Sam as he races to the rescue.When all of his friends go away, Norman decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, ... Read more
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