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It’s almost time for the second year of @skiptonpride and there’s plenty of activities and performances happening to keep you all entertained, including comedy nights, theatre performances, workshops and a ‘Get Ready For Pride’ meet up! Keep up to date…

As part of Refugee Week this week, Craven City of Sanctuary and other organisations are hosting a range of talks, support groups and other activities to help raise awareness of the cause. Find the full programme of events at www.craven.cityofsanctuary.org/events…

There’s still time to visit @craven_arts_skipton’s latest exhibition ‘Feminine Power the Divine to the Demonic’ inspired by the British Museum exhibition, running until 24th June at Craven Arts House. The exhibition explores artworks by local artists that delve into the…

It’s Refugee Week next week (19th-25th June) and as part of this, the @cityofsanctuaryuk Charter are asking for support from businesses and organisations. In June 2022 Craven District Council formally committed to be a welcoming place of safety for all,…

Sedbergh Book Town Festival is back with ‘A New Beginning‘ this June with a range of book related events for all, including the next event ‘Wainwright Memories – Chris Butterfield’ happening tomorrow! Find out more about what events are happening…

Two Craven-based musicians, Callum Spencer and Lucas Watt, will be performing in a Ukrainian Aid fundraising concert at Grassington Town Hall on Saturday, June 24. Organised by Fast Aid Support Transport (FAST) and the Rotary Club of Skipton & Craven,…

The GPLD spring/summer newsletter is here! head over to our news section on our website to read all about partner Project @@theartery.ie, the new Skipton Now Festival, Creative Craven Network, reopening of @abbothall, plus many more exciting projects and updates!…

It’s almost time for Sheep Day! 🐑 Join Skipton Town Council 10am-4pm as they take over the High Street on 25th June with a full day of FREE family fun from Farmer Gills petting zoo and wool spinners to the…

Less than 16 weeks to go until @yarndale is back at Skipton Auction Mart! 🧶 Two time slots on the Saturday have already sold out so get your tickets while you can! www.yarndale.co.uk #Yarndale #Yarndale2023 #Wool #Knitting #Crafts #SkiptonCrafts #LetsCreate…

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN? Join @arts_cumbria for their Music Sector Get-together: Wednesday 7th June 6.30pm via Zoom An opportunity for anyone professionally engaged in music in Cumbria (whether performing, teaching, organising and more!) to come together, share experiences, identify challenges…

If you haven’t already, get down to @tbtlake to see Creative Champion and founder of @foldedzine’s Marisa Crane’s latest exhibition ‘Lost’ – open until 11th June! The feeling of ‘lost’ is why Folded was created. Many young people of Cumbria,…

@aceagrams recently wrote an article as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week (15th-21st May) to share the power creativity has to help us feel better. We’re all aware that taking part in creative activities instantly raises our serotonin levels and…

@brewery_arts_kendal’s Summer Sundays are back for 2023! Enjoy a drink, live music (and possibly some sunshine!) every Sunday from 30 July – 3 Sept, completely free! Head over to the link in their bio to see which bands they have…

There’s only two weeks left to visit the Humans of Skipton exhibition, shot by @cravencollege Fine Art and Media students and housed in Skipton Library. The exhibition depicts photographs of eight local people spanning the generations. Open until 9th June.…