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Please Note: The Whitehaven Tourist Information Centre will close for 30 minutes lunch break only extreme circumstances caused by staff shortages.

January 2012
14th Limehouse Lizzy

Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Tel:01946 514960

www.civichall.org.uk

15th

Wedding Fayre 2pm-5pm at Civic Hall. Catwalk Bridal Show by Dress & Dreams.  Many Local Exhibitors providing advice & inspiration for your special day!

Rachael Tel: 01946 61707

www.angelsoo.co.uk

18th

CRAFTY GET TOGETHER.

An afternoon for anyone interested in craft £1.00 per person.

Thwaites Villiage Hall.
20th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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20th MUSIC AT THE ACADEMY, Sarah Beth Briggs - Piano. West Lakes Academy, Egremont.
22nd

Angel of Light - Sally James - 6 pm for 6.30 pm start

Admission £2.50

Greenbank Community Centre

24th

Talking Tuesday-Smiths of Whitehaven

This talk will give a brief history of Smiths of Whitehaven a local printing company which was founded in late 19th century. Beacon Curator Ben White will also show examples of Smiths related objects from the museum’s collection. Advance Booking Essential

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

26th- 29th IRON written by Rona Munro Tel: 01946 692422
27TH

Burns Night Traditional Haggis 'n Neeps Supper Licensed Bar & Raffle

Friday 2th January 2012 7-30 PM

Tickets £12-50

Entertainment By Billy Bowman

Lamplugh Village Hall

From - Doug parker 01946 861313

Ron Pattinson 01946 861528

Bob Marshall 01946861493

Or any member of the commities

29th

Angel of Light - Steve Beanstall - 6 pm for 6.30 pm start

Admission £2.50

Greenbank Community Centre

February 2012

5th

Ice Skating Trip with Whitehaven Youth Harbour Project. Cost £9.00 for 11 years old and above.

www.whyp.org.uk

Tel:01946 690404

8th

" A Summer on St Kilda"

Bill Shaw will talk about 6 months on the remote island archipelago of St Kilda in 2008 where he was employed as a seasonal Ranger with the National Trust for Scotland.

 

Fiona Galloway

Tel:01946 841313

9th

Lightning Seeds.

John Peel's Shed - John Osborne's storytelling show about music and radio, 7:30pm, Tickets £15.00 o £7.50 for under 26's.

Rosehill Theatre

Tel:01946 692422

www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk

11Feb-25th March

Oliver Messel drawings Exhibition at The Beacon, Whitehaven.

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

17th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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19th

La'al Ratty Quiz. Online Quiz

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

Tel:01229 717171

23rd

Patrick Monahan

At the Beggars Theatre, Millom

The Beggars Theatre

Tel: 0161 4086389

www.beggarstheatre.co.uk

25th

American Wrestling - Live!!!

The world cup tag team final, superstars showdown. Great family entertainment. Tickets £12 adults, £10 children, £36 family of four. At Whitehaven Civic Hall

Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Tel:01946 514960

www.civichall.org.uk

25th Family Film Club: Grandparents. Come along for this free family event. Enjoy a short film then take part in some fun themed activites.

Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Tel:01946 514960

www.civichall.org.uk

25th Way Out West, Rosehill Theatre. Comedy Play. 7.30pm, tickets £15 or £7.50 for under 26s.

Rosehill Theatre

Tel:01946 692422

www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk

28th

MUSIC AT THE ACADEMY, Fontanella Recorder Quintet.

West Lakes Academy, Main Street, Egremont.

Tel: 01946 592302

28th

Talking Tuesdays

Talk by Alan Cleaver and Lesley Park on Strange Whitehaven.Followed by tea and scones.

Just £3 per person.  Booking essential.

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

March 2012
2nd Jackson Live In Concert - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Show.

Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Tel:01946 514960

www.civichall.org.uk

7th

"The Juniper Project"

An illustrated talk by Mike Douglas, the Uplands Juniper Project Officer for Cumbria Wildlife Trust on the progress of this project.

Fiona Galloway: 01946 841313
16th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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16th

MUSIC AT THE ACADEMY "Backman Trio"  8pm

West Lake Academy, Egremont
18th Cream Tea and Steam Specials, Gift Vouchers available to purchase online for a cream tea at the Turntable, Ravenglass or Fellbites at Dalegarth combined with a return steam journey. £15.00 gift Voucher, Valid for 3months.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

Tel:01229 717171

31st - 9th May

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year

Award winning photography of rarely seen wonders of the natural world on tour from the Natural History Museum, London

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

April 2012
6th

The Boy With Tape On His Face

At the Beggars Theatre, Millom

The Beggars Theatre

Tel: 0161 4086389

www.beggarstheatre.co.uk

16th

Jo Caulfield

At the Beggars Theatre, Millom

The Beggars Theatre

Tel: 0161 4086389

www.beggarstheatre.co.uk

16th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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20th

Boothby Graffoe

At the Beggars Theatre, Millom

The Beggars Theatre

Tel: 0161 4086389

www.beggarstheatre.co.uk

21st

Back From The Jungle Tour: Freddie Star

At Whitehaven Civic Hall

Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Tel:01946 514960

www.civichall.org.uk

May 2012
12th - 24th June Martin Midwood, Maritime Themed oil paintings by the local artist Martin Midwood

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

18th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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June 2012
1st - 3rd Whitehaven Diamond Jubilee Festival Tel: 01946 65334
15th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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21st Olympic Torch visits Whitehaven  
30th - 2nd Sept

Fun & Games

Inspired by the Olympic, we are showcasing Copeland's traditional sports and their origins.

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

July 2012
1st West Cumbria Vintage Club Rally Distington Tel: 01900 871637

7th

Whitehaven Carnival

 
20th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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August 2012
17th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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18th Gosforth Agricultural Show Tel: Mrs J S Watson 01229 717215
25th Millom & Broughton Agricultural Show LA18 4NU Tel: Rachel Jobson 07745450817
September 2012
21st

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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29th Eskdale Show, CA19 1TT Tel: Anne Fox 01946 723115
October 2012
8th - 7th Oct

Colliery Mission Banners

A display of recently conserved mission banners. Part of the Mining Heritage Project.

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

13th

The Wasdale Show, Wasdale Head, CA20 1EX

www.wasdaleweb.co.uk
13th Oct - Nov 25th

ILLUMINATION

Art works in various mediums by the Blue Tarn Cumbria Women's Art Collective

Tel: 01946 592302

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

19th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

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November 2012
2nd

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

Helen 01946 810430
15th Worlds Biggest Liar Competition, The Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge

Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Tel:01946 514960

www.civichall.org.uk

16th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

Helen 01946 810430
18th Whitehaven Xmas Lights Switch on Tel: 01946 598914
December 2012
7th

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

Helen 01946 810430
8th Millom Xmas Market Tel: 01229 719650
21st

Egremont Farmer's Market 9am till 1pm

Fairtrade, Handmade Jewellery, Local Produces, Eggs, Vegetables, Cakes Cumberland Sausages and Meats etc

Live Music at 11am, Refreshments also available

Helen 01946 810430

Last update 23/01/2012