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Today marks the start of the UK Green Fi…

2 November 2022

Today marks the start of the UK Green Film Festival which takes place in cinemas up and down the country, screening some of the very best films from around the world, exploring some of the big environmental issues of the…

Looking for a heartwarming #YFOS22 onlin…

1 November 2022

Looking for a heartwarming #YFOS22 online storytelling event that the whole family can enjoy? This is the one for you!Tistou, the Boy with the Green Thumbs of Peacew/ @SitaBrand and Kathy ShimpockTuesday 8 Nov @ 7PM UK timeFREE tickets: https://t.co/4lmsltIeqU…

Diaries & #ComicArt pens & pencils at th…

1 November 2022

Diaries & #ComicArt pens & pencils at the ready! We’re super excited that #LICAF2023 will return to Bowness-on-Windermere from 29 Sept to 1 Oct 2023! 🤩Join us in the heart of the #LakeDistrict for more #ComicArt creativity! #ComicsCanChangeTheWorld ✏️👇https://t.co/0McFnPtgmM pic.twitter.com/CrYQhfrddx…

A photo exhibition with a powerful messa…

31 October 2022

A photo exhibition with a powerful message of discrimination and isolation is set to tour our libraries. Members of Exclusively Inclusive worked on the project called Photo Voice, using visual images as a means of expression rather than the spoken…

In honour of Black History Month, Edin S…

28 October 2022

In honour of Black History Month, Edin Swann, a recent work experience student with Anti-Racist Cumbria wrote an insightful blog piece reflecting on all they had learnt during their time there and how some of their perceptions had been changed.…

3. If you’re an artist or writer within …

28 October 2022

3. If you're an artist or writer within travelling distance of Skipton, @GP_LakesDales 'Watch This Space' are looking for artists for 'Pocket-Residencies': 3-day (paid) residencies in Skipton. Applications due: 2 Nov. https://t.co/aRje21mydU — Katie Hale (@halekatie) October 28, 2022

Settle into a cosy corner of our Café an…

27 October 2022

Settle into a cosy corner of our Café and enjoy reading new poems or old favourites. Have a go at penning something of your own with the help of our thoughtful prompts.Loose Leaf Poetry takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays:…

Matilda’s first song she co wrote, pleas…

27 October 2022

Matilda’s first song she co wrote, please give her some support with a retweet.Its an awesome song called I Do #IDO #SONGS #YouTube #thursdayvibes #lovesongs https://t.co/tSdPx2czLk — Jayne Walden (@JayneWalden1) October 27, 2022

While it may not be the warmest weather …

26 October 2022

While it may not be the warmest weather that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a brisk walk at @yorkshire_dales or @lakedistrictnpa! (Just get wrapped up!) More info about both parks at https://t.co/fFczunbzTJ and https://t.co/rY4WIAzNUl pic.twitter.com/RJAkycuPeR — Great Place: Lakes…

Don’t forget to drop into our latest exh…

25 October 2022

Don't forget to drop into our latest exhibition, which looks at the world of creativity inspired by local landscapes – both historical and contemporary. Includes the iconic dress worn in #EMILYMOVIE. Open Mon – Sat, 9.30am-4.30pm. Entry is Free.@CravenCouncil pic.twitter.com/htTGebPESl…

Stuck for things to do this half term? W…

24 October 2022

Stuck for things to do this half term? Whether you're based in the Lakes or the Dales there's plenty going on! Check out @SkiptonTownHall, @BACKendal, @WordsworthGras, @windermerejetty and Blackwell Arts and Crafts House for a full programme of activities pic.twitter.com/9iT2vv3GJ7…

It’s the last week you’ll be able to see…

23 October 2022

It's the last week you'll be able to see our fantastic exhibition of collaborative work up at @VisitGrizedale as we close on 30 Oct. Take the chance to kick those beautiful autumn leaves about & get involved before it's too…

Fancy learning a new skill? Animator Vir…

23 October 2022

Fancy learning a new skill? Animator Virpi Kettu of @KettuStudios is running teen animation workshops in partnership with @settlestories with the chance to broadcast your creations at this year's Yorkshire Festival Of Story! For more info email chloe.thwaites@northyorks.gov.uk pic.twitter.com/bONFLL5SEE —…

Applications for Skipton Watch This Spac…

23 October 2022

Applications for Skipton Watch This Space's Pocket Café Residencies has been extended until 5pm Wednesday 2nd November! To read the full brief and apply, head over to https://t.co/hqmpE9U2aZ#WatchThisSpace #WTS #SkiptonVenues #LiveMoreDoMore #LetsCreate pic.twitter.com/g0U4VlRAaC — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales)…

The offbeat, aloof, unconventional, refr…

21 October 2022

The offbeat, aloof, unconventional, refreshingly nonchalant and delightfully likeable @Jamesmeehan_ is joining the December #ComedyClub line-up at #BreweryArts! 🍺🍕 16 Dec | Starts 8pmBook now: https://t.co/Di60CNjAXh#BreweryArtsComedy #ComedyClub #PizzaNight pic.twitter.com/q40Y3q73LY — Brewery Arts (@BACKendal) October 21, 2022

There’s loads going on @SkiptonTownHall …

21 October 2022

There's loads going on @SkiptonTownHall for half term next week. And our Woolly Workshops are back! We're partnering with Skipton Town Hall & Watch This Space to bring our workshops to Skipton on 26th & 29th October. See you there!…

Yorkshire Festival of Story is back for…

20 October 2022

📣 Yorkshire Festival of Story is back for 2022! Our friends at @settlestories have put together another brilliant programme of over 80 free talks, workshops & events and we couldn't be more excited… 🎟️ https://t.co/kS5noAfqma #YFOS22 #YorkshireFestivalOfStory pic.twitter.com/mW83mb2ZAs — HinterlandsFestival…

Next week! Half therm animation course …

20 October 2022

⭐️🎃 Next week! Half therm animation course For the teens! Free! 🍁🎉Make your film and get it screened in the Yorkshire Festival of Story! Sign in! Limited places! #Animation #skipton #halfterm @GP_LakesDales @SkiptonRotary @Skipton_Academy @SkiptonTownHall @SkiptonLife pic.twitter.com/oecCva57BS — Dogs' Dales…

Next week! Half therm animation course …

20 October 2022

⭐️🎃 Next week! Half therm animation course For the teens! Free! 🍁🎉Make your film and get it screened in the Yorkshire Festival of Story! Sign in! Limited places! #Animation #skipton #halfterm @GP_LakesDales @SkiptonRotary @Skipton_Academy @SkiptonTownHall @SkiptonLife pic.twitter.com/u5IgBACX3t — Kettu Studios…

Here’s a sneak peek into our new exhibit…

19 October 2022

Here’s a sneak peek into our new exhibition 👀 Our curatorial team are hard at work preparing for Paul Scott’s @cumbrianblues at #Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house 🍶 📆 Opens this Friday 21 Oct, 10-5 pm. Book your…

Preparations are underway for a spooktac…

18 October 2022

Preparations are underway for a spooktacular Halloween but Wanda the witch’s beloved cat Wicca is missing! Wanda must cast an enchantment to locate Wicca, but her potion cupboard is empty. Can you help her? Get the app for free: https://t.co/m59d9hHeCJ…

#place #connections #creativity Hurray!…

18 October 2022

#place #connections #creativity Hurray! The 2D work from Artful Ways, with work from Cumbria artists, is at @lowsizerghbarn Kendal.Perfect with cake!Daily until Nov29#artfulwayscumbria@arts_cumbria @ace_national @GP_LakesDales @freelancurator @richardfosteruk @fellranger1 pic.twitter.com/qF93Bcq7KN — somewhere-nowhere (@butnorain) October 18, 2022

Kettu Studios is proud to be part of del…

17 October 2022

Kettu Studios is proud to be part of delivering this workshop! For People aged 18 to 3512 places Priority to those living in Craven⁰Find out more & FREE TO SIGN UP NOW!⁰https://t.co/VFOB04HnyN#Workshop #AR #Animation #CreativeCareer #Freelance #Media pic.twitter.com/NtGd7Jzqnw — Dogs'…

The Future Creatives Jam & Scratch Night…

17 October 2022

The Future Creatives Jam & Scratch Night is a safe space for artists to share their new pieces of work in front of a live audience, who are invited to give feedback and enjoy a night of creativity! 🥰 19…

Today we’re launching a survey with venu…

17 October 2022

Today we're launching a survey with venues as part of our work to create a UK wide #access scheme. Our Director, Diversity Abid Hussain sets out how we aim to make attending creative & cultural events easier for disabled, D/deaf…