Cumbria Guide

12/09/2026

Hello Everyone

Just a reminder about what is happening in the Shop on Saturday 12th September.

It is our Sewing Bee Quest Chest judging day. The competition entries will be available to view in the classroom between 10am and 1 pm. You can cast your vote for the peoples choice award.

At 2 pm we will be having a sewing themed quiz, followed by the results and prizes about 2.30pm

Everyone is welcome and there will be cake!

See you on Saturday ###

12/09/2026

Taste Cumbria Cockermouth -
Festival Highlights 😊

Friday, Sept 25th | 7pm–9pm

Friday Night Chill Out (Market Place): Live music, hot food, and drinks.

Saturday, Sept 26th (10am–5pm) & Sunday, Sept 27th (10am–4pm)
Main Street: Producers’ stalls, demo stage, and refreshments.
Market Place: Festival Stage, street party, and al fresco drinks.
Jennings Brewery: Tours, family activities, food, and drinks.

Around Town: Street theatre, fairground rides, live music, arts & crafts (URC), workshops, free entry to Wordsworth House, and tarot sessions.

Festival Stag line up😁

Friday
7pm: Char | 8pm: Somethin’ Brewin’

Saturday
10:30am: Ged Hagan | 11:15am: Stephen Dunn | 12pm: Cindy Hoten
1pm: Delta Geckos | 2pm: Funbus | 3pm: Daz DJ Set | 4pm: Carmen Brown Jenkins

Sunday
11am: Char | 12pm: Tom Salmon | 1pm: High Dynamics | 3pm: Kerry Weir | 4pm: Cindy Hoten

📸 Tom Kay Photographic

12/09/2026

🎓 AUSTIN FRIARS OPEN WEEK ✨

Looking for the right school for your child? Austin Friars Open Week takes place from 14–18 September, giving families the chance to discover what a Friars education has to offer.

From specialist teaching from the age of 3 to fantastic facilities including science labs, a design technology workshop, drama studio and all weather sports Astro, there’s plenty to explore. 📚🧪🎭⚽

🌟 With a focus on educating the ‘whole person’, Austin Friars aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need for life.

📅 14–18 September

📖 Find out more about Open Week in the latest Cumbria Guide!

12/09/2026

🎨 CAPTURING THE CUMBRIAN COAST 🌊

The beauty of the Cumbrian coastline is coming to life in a brand new exhibition this autumn!

Local artist Sarah Reid is returning to Shipping Brow Gallery in Maryport with a stunning new solo exhibition celebrating the character, colour and ever changing landscapes of our coast.

🖌️ Running from 23 September to 25 October, the exhibition will feature a collection of Sarah’s vibrant pastel paintings, inspired by the places, views and atmosphere of the Cumbrian coastline.

📍 Shipping Brow Gallery, Maryport
📅 23 September – 25 October
⏰ Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm

🌊 Find out more about Sarah’s exhibition and her inspiration in our latest Cumbria Guide!

12/09/2026

As we continue to celebrate World Fun Fair Month throughout September...

We are excited that The Activity Bus will be part of the in October.

Another worldwide event and...

🥁... Carlisle is invited

Save The Date - Sunday 18th October -

more info to be revealed
Love Carlisle Cumbria Guide Showcase Cumbria Sophie Swain News & Star / The Cumberland News Discover Carlisle SPARK - Carlisle's Cultural Education Partnership Wild Colour Creations Cumbria Creative Collective ARTventurers Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick Oak and elephant art events BEE UNIQUE

11/09/2026

This month’s Threads After Dark at Threads of Agora has an extra bit of fizz… it’s Taste Cockermouth weekend! 🥳🥂

Join us for late-night shopping, games, drinks, snacks and plenty of good vibes! ✨

Bring your friends or come along solo, everyone’s welcome & we’d love to see you! ❤️👋

11/09/2026

😂😂❤️👍

Always be nice, we might give you extra chips 🤷‍♀️

11/09/2026

Walby Farm Park Bonfire Bonanza is back for 2026.

Tickets on sale NOW for Thurs 5 Nov 6-9pm!

Tickets are just £11.95 per person or £9.95 for Annual Pass Holders (children under 1 do not require a ticket).

✨ Doors open at 4pm – arrive early for food & drinks*

Your ticket includes:
🏰 Entry to our Indoor Adventure Play Barn & undercover Milecastle 62
🎇 A spectacular Fireworks Show
☕ *Available to purchase separately - Delicious Bonfire Bonanza food & drinks from The Cowshed Café & Piglets' Pantry .

⚡️We are only releasing a LIMITED number of tickets so BOOK NOW here https://bit.ly/46cweQf

👉 Annual Pass Holders: don’t forget to log in before you buy.

*Our Bonfire & Fireworks display will be held in our event field, well away from our animals who will be safely moved off site or tucked away in the Animal Barn, monitored by our Livestock Team.

11/09/2026

Farmer Ted presents Ted Fest Beckermet once again - tomorrow Sat 12 Sep😁

A full day of live music, cold beer, great food, dancing and good times at Ted Fest ’26!
A Charity Event in Beckermet!��Expect bands all day across our main and side stages, DJ sets between acts, hot food from The Herdie Hut and plenty of festival atmosphere.

LIVE MUSIC
The Kickstarts🎸
Charlie Deans 🎤
DJ Tony 🎧
Gravity’s Edge🎤
Erin🎶
Two Rivers Rock Choir🎤
And MORE....

Plus DJ Tony filling the gaps between bands throughout the day.
TICKETS
Adult Ticket — £15
Entry to Ted Fest ’26 for one adult.
Child Ticket - £5
Entry to Ted Fest '26 for one child UNDER 14
Family Ticket — £35
Entry for 2 adults + up to 2 Children.
(Age 14 and under)
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Your Eventbrite ticket will be scanned on arrival and exchanged for a Ted Fest wristband.

WHAT’S THERE?
Live bands all day🎧
DJ sets
Beer & cold drink
🍔 Hot food by The Herdie Hut
💃 Dancing
⛺ Camping available
🥳 Good music • Good people • Good times

CAMPING & Campervans
Camping is available at Scallow Top Campsite (Ted’s Field).
Caravan & Campervans also welcome.

Please note: camping is separate from the Ted Fest admission ticket. Please pay on arrival.. there is plenty of room.
�Tent ⛺️ £5
Campers / Caravans £20
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please have your Eventbrite ticket or QR code ready when you arrive.

Wristbands must be worn while attending the event.
Under-14's must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Please drink responsibly and respect the campsite, neighbouring properties and other festival-goers.
Ted Fest ’26📍 Scallow Top Campsite (Ted’s Field)Beckermet, Cumbria