For the first time ever, the manuscript of William Wordswort…

For the first time ever, the manuscript of William Wordsworth’s ‘I wandered lonely as a Cloud’ is on display at @wordsworthgrasmere! Made possible thanks to the @britishlibrary’s ‘Treasures on Tour’ programme, which is generously supported by the Helen Hamlyn Trust. To book your ticket and visit the beautiful home of William Wordsworth, head over to…

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Today on International Women’s Day we celebrate women workin…

Today on International Women’s Day we celebrate women working in the arts and creativity sector here in the Lakes and Dales but our thoughts are with those living in and fleeing conflict in Ukraine and across the world. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #IWD2022 #Freelance #WorkingWomen #LiveMoreDoMore  

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Do you love museums and want to begin to pursue a career in …

Do you love museums and want to begin to pursue a career in curating? Do you identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent? If so, Apply for the Curating for Change Curatorial Traineeship! Trainee Curators will learn how to: – Manage collections in one of the museums taking part – Share stories with visitors in a…

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@skiptontownhall have an exciting new immersive theatre expe…

@skiptontownhall have an exciting new immersive theatre experience coming to the venue on 19th March! Sophie has organised a surprise party for her parents and you are invited! (Plus After the performance the 80’s disco will continue!) Recall is an 80’s disco celebrating life and love-but beware hidden amongst those nostalgic tunes lurk memories…some intentionally…

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A huge congratulations to @matildariverwalden who won the Yo…

A huge congratulations to @matildariverwalden who won the Young Citizen of the Year award at Craven District Council’s Community Champions ceremony last night! And well done to @billyarthurwalden for getting to the final three in the Arts and Culture category – both amazing achievements! #CravenCommunityChampions #CommunityChampions #YoungCitizenOfTheYear

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An exciting opportunity has come up to work with @ragtag_com…

An exciting opportunity has come up to work with @ragtag_community_scrapstore! They’re looking for: General assistant ~ working on Saturdays to run the scrapstore, Cafe and occasional workshops/parties Events Assistant/cover~ to help at events and festival as well as cover at Ragtag. If you’re interested, email them at info@ragtagarts.co.uk to get a full job description and…

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Starting this month right through until October 2022, @unbox…

Starting this month right through until October 2022, @unboxed2022 will bring unmissable events lifting the lid on 10 awe-inspiring new ideas, shaped across science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics by brilliant minds working in unexpected collaborations. There are a whole host of unmissable events and unforgettable experiences coming to places and spaces right across…

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GPLD Creative Champion @clementinebogghargroves’ play is hea…

GPLD Creative Champion @clementinebogghargroves’ play is heading to Hebden Bridge! After a sell-out 2021 tour, The Times Critics’ choice comedy-drama SKANK is coming home! Last chance to see this critically acclaimed solo-show on its final tour. And it’s coming to Hebden Bridge! SKANKS just wanna have a clean bill of health, the adoration of the…

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Some exciting news! Our friends at @settle.stories have laun…

Some exciting news! Our friends at @settle.stories have launched their new online learning platform ‘Storyversity’, dedicated to helping people master the art of storytelling. There are a whole range of courses including vocal training, how to use gesture creatively, introduction to African storytelling plus many more! To see what’s on offer and enroll on a…

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Have you been to see Skipton Rotary’s ‘Colours of Nature – R…

Have you been to see Skipton Rotary’s ‘Colours of Nature – Rotary Young Photographer Competition’ exhibition at @skiptontownhall yet? Young people aged 3 to 17 from a group of schools and community organisations across Craven took part in the contest, responding to this year’s exciting theme of ‘Colours of Nature’. The Rotary International Young Photographer…

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Who can’t wait for the summer sun again? There’s plenty of…

Who can’t wait for the summer sun again? There’s plenty of festivals and events due to return in summer, including arts, music, film, making, crafting, walking plus many more! Just keep an eye out on our page in the coming months. Photo from @42degreesfestival by @stephengarnettphotography #MusicFestival #ArtsFestival #Making #ArtsAndCrafts #Walking #LakesFestival #YorkshireFestival #LiveMoreDoMore

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Last chance to apply for our £500 micro-commissions! They of…

Last chance to apply for our £500 micro-commissions! They offer you a chance to develop a new piece of work or artistic project, expanding on any developments in response to Covid, or exploring the relationship between wellbeing, creativity and the rural landscape. To apply, head over to the link in our bio. Applications close at…

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Age 16-30 and beginning your journey into the art, craft and…

Age 16-30 and beginning your journey into the art, craft and business of the screen industries? Established screen professional who wants to contribute to growing community and opportunities in the area? Someone somewhere in-between? @brewery_arts_kendal’s Future Creatives is a free panel and discussion event where we will plant the seeds for collaborations, opportunities and events…

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Join @windermerejetty and @oldlaundrytheatre as they host th…

Join @windermerejetty and @oldlaundrytheatre as they host the Windermere Science Festival on the 18th, 19th and 20th March! Their main theme this year is “Water” and they’ll be joined by oceanographer, scientist and TV presenter Helen Czerski to dive into this fascinating subject. Head over to the links in their bios for more information. Pictured…

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Exciting news! @42degreesfestival have announced first warm-…

Exciting news! @42degreesfestival have announced first warm-up event of the year, an intimate night of music in Lancaster. Join @alexanderhulmemusic and @j.g.ramsden, plus more artists TBA, as they give us a taste of what’s to come at #42degreesfestival2022 Tickets from £5, available now via link in their bio! Poster: @kai_rowlands @saladelf #42Degrees #Festival #LakeDistrict #MusicFestival…

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Live performance is back at @skiptontownhall! Perfect for pr…

Live performance is back at @skiptontownhall! Perfect for pre-school and primary children, The Sleep Pirates is an imagination-firing treat presented as a magical tale of overcoming fears, adapted from an original story by Gemma Sharp. The showing on Wednesday 23rd February at 2pm. To book your tickets, head over to the link in their bio…

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We’ve had a few questions over the past week regarding our M…

We’ve had a few questions over the past week regarding our Micro-Commissions so we’ve complied the most common questions together and answered them here: – I don’t live in the area anymore but I frequently work within the set postcodes, can I still apply? Yes absolutely, if you’re still working in the area or you…

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Dark Skies Festival is back at @yorkshiredales this February…

Dark Skies Festival is back at @yorkshiredales this February! From 18th Feb to 6th March, join them as they host an array of festival events with opportunities to view the beautiful Yorkshire Dales at night, with plenty of Dark Sky Friendly places to stay in the area. To view the full programme and book tickets,…

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Are you a budding filmmaker and want to learn more about fil…

Are you a budding filmmaker and want to learn more about filmmaking alongside industry professionals? @brewery_arts_kendal are hosting two days of workshops with cinematographers @filmonthebrain where you’ll explore being both in front of, and behind the camera, using their filmmaking kit to create different atmospheres and characters on screen and learn how to edit your…

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Places are still available for our new Youth Voice and Film …

Places are still available for our new Youth Voice and Film workshops, led by @knottedproject and held at @brewery_arts_Kendal. We’re looking for diverse, creative young people aged 16-25 to explore representation in the creative industries which will lead to the creation of a short, inspiring film! To book a place or find out more, please…

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