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Christmas parade, raising funds for Sandside Lodge School. The parade starts at Ulverston Auction Mart, and proceeds along Hart St, Fountain St, King St, Queen St, Princess St, Springfield Rd, Oakwood Dr, Priory Rd, Lund Tce, and back to the Auction Mart by 8pm.
Polite reminder about our very own Christmas Memorial Service at Swarthmoor Hall on Tuesday 23rd Dec at 3pm. We will have a beautiful choir, the lovely Patricia Revell to tell her story of the Robin at Christmas, time of reflection to place a memorial tag on our tree, sparklers, some goodies to take home, a ... Read more
Ulverston Pantomime Society are hosting a fun quiz at Old Friends, Ulverston on Tuesday 30th December @ 8pm. Lots of prizes to be won! Please support us if you can. 🙂
Santa's at it again!! Some may remember that Santa sacrificed his iconic beard two years ago for a great cause. Well, he's at it again. Once he and his reindeer team have delivered all their gifts, Santa will be strolling through the streets of Ulverston on New Year's Eve. Why? To let you know that ... Read more
👉 40 miles or 21 — the challenge is yours to choose. From Lakeland climbs to finish line pride, every step matters. This year's event takes place on Saturday 9th May 2026. 🌄 Conquer the legendary peaks: • Dunmail Raise — the first big test • Red Bank — short, sharp, and unforgettable • Hodge ... Read more
Members are invited to attend the Ford Park AGM in the Williams Room. Please note that this is a Members Only event, and members should pre-register via the link in the latest Ford Park newsletter.
Friday 27th February 2026, 6.30pm-8.00pm & 8.30pm-10.00pm £20pp Join us for an extraordinary adventure as we explore the fascinating world of biofluorescence! Biofluorescence is a unique phenomenon where certain organisms emit light in different colours than the ones they absorb. We will embark on a guided walk to discover this captivating natural phenomenon up close. ... Read more
Come along and support this charity evening Cardiac Risk in the Young Fundraiser in memory of Wilson Shepherd. All proceeds will be going towards local ECG screenings and saving young lives. Please contact Lesley Mease on 07707 768585 for tickets at £12.50 per person, or contact Vanessa via Just in Time Danceband on Facebook. The ... Read more
Hailing from Scotland, Firelight Trio play European folk music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting. With over 25 years of experience as professional musicians in bands including Moishe’s Bagel, Gavin Marwick’s Journeyman and more, Firelight Trio’s repertoire is built upon a bedrock of European folk music, encompassing both traditional material and superb original compositions ... Read more
After some fabulous snowdrops, our wildflower meadow is now turning a beautiful purple as the thousands of crocuses start to appear. To celebrate, we'll be opening specially on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March, from 11am to 3pm, to support the National Garden Scheme charity. Please come along and spend some time in this lovely ... Read more
After some fabulous snowdrops, our wildflower meadow is now turning a beautiful purple as the thousands of crocuses start to appear. To celebrate, we'll be opening specially on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March, from 11am to 3pm, to support the National Garden Scheme charity. Please come along and spend some time in this lovely ... Read more
Join us for soup & pud at 12pm and stay to play Beetle from 1:30pm to 4pm, or just come at 1pm to play Beetle. £3 for soup & pud, plus a donation for playing Beetle. A nearly new clothes stall will also be open on the day.
BROUGHTON BECK MILL ROOM Easter Bingo Night on Friday 20th March At 7pm for a 7.30 pm start. Adults £10, Children 10 and under £5. Raffle, Tea and Coffee, BYOD. All welcome - see you there.
Tickets £7 per person, which includes pie and peas, and a cheese & onion option is available with prior notice. Teams are of up to 4 people, with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. All money raised will go toward funding the Furness Prostate Cancer Support Group Prostate Cancer Testing Event to be held ... Read more
Our much-loved Scarecrow Festival is back this spring - and this year we’re off to the Emerald City with our Wizard of Oz theme! Each year, we invite local charities, community groups, organisations and not-for-profits to create a scarecrow that fits the theme. The scarecrows are displayed throughout the Ford Park Walled Garden, each with ... Read more
Spring has sprung. It's time for another bingo night, so get your dabbers ready! Eyes down for a fun evening in the Laurel and Hardy Museum on Wednesday 1st April, with lots of cash prizes and a raffle to be won! Seats are STRICTLY LIMITED. Please come early to avoid disappointment as no further entry ... Read more
Entry £1.50 (children free) includes tea, coffee, and free refills. Browse a range of stalls, relax with a warming tea or coffee, and indulge in a delicious homemade cake. All money raised will be donated to the friends of Sandside charity towards the new lodge cafe. The cafe is almost ready to open to the ... Read more
Join us for a relaxing evening of first class entertainment with Becki Fishwick "The Vintage Songstress". The evening also features magic from Richie Norman. This event will sell out so be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are available from H.c-reations, Heather Cameron's newly opened shop at 1 Market Street, Ulverston
Discover a deeply relaxing experience that leaves you feeling refreshed, energised, and more connected.This session is designed to help release stagnant energy and gently expand your awareness. Join us at 11am on 18th April at Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands. Tickets are offered on a donation basis, with 50% of all proceeds supporting The Birchall Trust, a ... Read more
This Sunday (19th April) the monument will be open from 12pm, following the 2nd Ulverston Scouts 100th anniversary Hoad Challenge. Please support them if you can via Justgiving, or by buying tea/coffee and a cake. 2nd Ulverston Scout Group is a very active scout group, with a lively and friendly membership. Throughout the year we ... Read more
South Lakes Acapella Choir will be presenting a concert at Rookhow. This will be a fundraiser for Rookhow's Retreat Away Fund, which provides subsidised stays at Rookhow for community groups. The scheme has supported 2,000 people over the last 5 years, including refugees, people dealing with trauma and addictions, and youth groups from inner city ... Read more
Ladies, you are invited to join us for our Totally 80s Ladies Night at the Red Rose, Victoria Road, Ulverston. There will be live music from local band Badman Soul. Tickets cost £10 (plus a small booking fee). All funds raised will be donated to The Eve Appeal, a gynaecological cancer charity focused on preventing ... Read more
Get those leads ready, polish up those paws and fluff up those ears—Bark in the Park is bounding back to Ford Park on Sunday 3rd May, and it’s bigger and even more tail-waggingly fun than ever! This year, we’re joining paws with the wonderful team at St. Mary’s Hospice to bring you a community dog ... Read more
Charity walks from Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow, raising money for hundreds of good causes.
Come along to the annual Five Days in May festival at the Hope & Anchor. Free entry and some brilliant local bands. Donations and raffle in aid of Furness Refugee Support, and Ulverston Food Project.
Come along to Ulverston's Volunteering Fair to find out how you could support the Ulverston community and make a difference! This is a free drop-in event. All welcome.
Overseas Treks information evening Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime while supporting local hospice care? St Mary’s Hospice invites you to our Overseas Treks Information Evening on Monday 27th May 2026 at 6pm, hosted at St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston. Discover how you can take on one of two incredible fundraising challenges: Everest ... Read more
NSPCC quiz night begins again due to popular demand. If you are looking for a great night out, full of entertainment, with an amazing quiz master, then come along to Ulverston Golf Club on 2nd June. If you'd like to book a meal, please email Loretta Blackburn at lorettablackburn37@gmail.com
Join Urswick WI for an evening with Robert Wheatley, who will be discussing antique items of local, national, and inernational interest. You are welcome to bring along small items for discussion, but please note that items will not be valued. Tickets £10, including cheese and wine, are available by phoning Jo on 07949 159222, or ... Read more
Get ready to take on a unique adventure across the shifting sands of the UK’s largest tidal bay. CancerCare’s iconic walk across the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay will take place on Sunday 21st June and we would love you to join us. The Cross Bay Walk promises to be the most incredible experience as ... Read more
Community Solutions Ulverston CIC presents EYES DOWN FOR A FAB-U-LOUS NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT! Join Ulverston Pride for a fab night of Drag Bingo with comedy and cabaret. Hosted by local drag performers with all profits going towards the Ulverston Pride Festival 2026 on 4 July 2026.
This year's Armed Forces Week celebrations to honour local service personnel have begun in Ulverston. The national campaign is designed to show support for currently serving troops, reserves, service families, veterans, and cadets. At the office of Ulverston Town Council, the Armed Forces flag was raised on 22nd June ahead of Cadet Forces Day on ... Read more
The Vattenfall Tour de Furness Sportive is on Sunday 28th June 2026. It is organised by the Rotary Club of Furness to raise money for St Mary’s Hospice and other charitable causes. There is a choice of four routes, from 14 to 74 miles, to test your physical fitness and stamina. Take part to experience ... Read more
7 Game Cash Bingo with Raffle and Bar. Bingo tickets £7 for 7 games. Doors open at 6.30pm and the fun starts at 7.30pm. This isn’t a ticketed event so get there nice and early (but not too early please) to secure your place and a chance to win some cash prizes. Please also be ... Read more
The Cross Bay Half-Marathon Will you beat the Bay? The Cross Bay Half-Marathon takes you across the iconic sands of Morecambe Bay, with every stride supporting local people affected by cancer and bereavement. Join CancerCare for the fundraising challenge of the summer and experience an epic 13.1-mile route like no other. Saturday 4th July 2026 ... Read more
Friends of Dalton Castle are invited to gather at 1pm this Saturday 4th July, to celebrate the flag being raised on the new flag pole. The new flag pole has been installed in memory of Peter Helm, who was a key supporter of the Castle for many years. The flag will be raised by his ... Read more
On Saturday 11th July, we will be holding our Open Day at the Ulverston Blue Light Hub. Please come along to meet the crew and join in the activities. We will be supported by partner agencies. There is a craft fair, and colouring competition. We will be raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity. 10:00-16:00 ... Read more
Family fun at Aldingham Nursing home. Lots for the kids. All day DJ with Cameron. Stalls, games, crafts, and refreshments.
Charity duck race at Dragley Beck. Proceeds split equally between Ulverston Rotary and Xenolith Scouts.
The Festival Players return to Ford Park this July to perform William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. One of Shakespeare’s earliest and wildest farcical plays, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twin sons and their twin servants, separated in a shipwreck. The play explores themes of identity, mistaken identity, and family as we ... Read more
Come along and meet Moray, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, between 3pm and 6pm on the field (you’ll find him under our lovely new gazebo). Ford Park is looked after by people who generously give their time, energy, and skills, and we’d love to welcome a few more faces. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to help ... Read more
Join St Mary's Hospice for a Summer Fair! Come along for a fantastic day of crafts, cakes, games, community, and fundraising. 📅 Saturday 1st August 📍 St Mary’s Hospice Community Hub, Duke Street, Barrow 🕚 11:00am – 3:00pm Don't miss our amazing tombola, including an extra-special children's tombola this year with some unmissable prizes! Help ... Read more
This August we’re throwing a Birthday Bash as the Ford Park Community Group turns 25! We’re celebrating 25 years of keeping Ford Park cared for as a charity-run community park, and we’d love you to come and celebrate with us. We have live music, plus local traders, fabulous food and drink vendors, and lots to ... Read more
A long established not-for-profit annual August show in Grange-over-Sands for hundreds of classic and historic vehicles.
Join CancerCare for our walk to the beautiful Chapel Island which nestles in the Leven Estuary in the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay. This unique walk sets off from Canal Foot, where we will stroll along the sands to enjoy the breath-taking vastness of the Bay. We will cross the River Leven and then walk ... Read more
Thanks to the overwhelming success of our 2025 walk, we’ve decided to open registration early—giving you the chance to secure your spot before tickets sell out. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly special! We’re also thrilled to announce we’ve launched a Walk to Remember half. The 5 mile walk ... Read more
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Barrow Lifeboat Gala on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Entrance is just £1 (free for children under 12). There's a free park and ride service on one of the Barrow Transport Group's vintage buses from The Clarkes at Rampside. Stalls and attractions include: RNLI ... Read more
We can’t wait to stride with you and raise funds for suicide prevention and suicide bereavement support in Cumbria. Get your team of up to 5 together and run (or walk!) as many laps as possible in 2 hours around the beautiful grounds of Fell Foot at the south end of Lake Windermere. Location: Fell ... Read more
In the UK, the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) enriches the lives of young people through the unique bond between people and horses. Each year, RDA supports over 39,000 disabled children and adults. RDA’s innovative programmes improve mobility, boost physical health and mental wellbeing, build confidence, and teach new skills. This is all made ... Read more
Since 1990, Macmillan Coffee Morning has brought together millions of people from across the UK to have fun and raise money for a good cause. Now Coffee Mornings come in all shapes and sizes. From small home gatherings to large corporate events; school fundraisers to a gathering with a local community group. Some are even ... Read more
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