Priory Flower Festival
Stained glass in Cartmel priory

Cartmel Sheepy Village

INFORMATION:

To enquire about booking the Village Hall contact the caretaker - Ms Jennifer Smith on 01539536069.

Cartmel Institute (opposite the Priory front gates) also has a meeting room for about 40.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Cartmel is the centre for an ever widening range of community based projects offering a wealth of annual events. The development and administration of this page is being funded and supported by Lower Allithwaite Parish Council.

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Cartmel and Surrounds Community Events 2012

These listings are FREE to anyone holding an event in the Cartmel community. If you have an event you would like to be publicised here email Cartmel Listings AT LEAST 3 WEEKS BEFORE the event stating date (s), times, price, event name and location and contact details using no more than 50 words.

The next meeting of Allithwaite and Cartmel WI will be on Tuesday February 6th at 2pm in Allithwaite Community Centre.

10am - 4pm, Friday 17 February 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Sat 18 February at Yew Tree Barn - Demonstration of Oak swill basket making by Owen Jones. 10.30am - 4.30pm

Sat 18 February at Yew Tree Barn - 'Faux Fur Accessories' crafting classes with Sarah Peel of CoolCrafting

The Soroptimists International of Grange-over-Sands are organising a Quiz Night on Saturday February 18th starting at 7.30pm in Cartmel village hall.  Entry for teams of 4 is £4 per team, including a finger buffet.  Participants should bring their own drinks and glasses.  Bookings can be made through David and Isabel Huggett on 015395 36378.

Cartmel and District Flower Club's next meeting will be on Monday February 20th at 2pm in Cartmel village hall, when the demonstrator will be Sue Wareing.

10am - 4pm, Friday 16 March 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Event at Cartmel Racecourse - The first major event is the Lakeland Trails running race (about 3,000 visitors) on 17th March (St Patrick’s Day)

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall -Friday 23 - Sunday 25 March, 10am until 5pm

Event at Cartmel Racecourse - The first Caravan Club event commences on 2nd April and there will be a number of them - through until early September.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Good Friday 6 - Monday 9 April, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 20 April 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Friday 4 - Monday 7 May, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 18 May 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Races - 2nd / 4th / 6th   June (Diamond Jubilee weekend)

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 June, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 15 June 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

10am - 4pm, Friday 20 July 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Races - 21st / 23rd July

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Friday 27 - Sunday 29 July, 10am until 5pm

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 August, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 17 August 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

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Masquepony
The UK’s first street arts festival with camping in Cartmel on Friday 17 to Sunday 19 August 2012.
Masquepony promises to be a festival with a difference, with over 60 shows including street theatre, comedy, circus and fireworks. There will also be world and folk music and workshops that the whole family can enjoy including a digital funfair. There will be an array of marquees, tents, big tops and yurts to explore across the beautiful  Lakeland venue.

It’s the first UK street arts festival that will include the opportunity to camp on site.  During the course of the three-day event, visitors will be able to pitch their tents at Cartmel Racecourse.

Among the confirmed acts is Compagnie des Quidams – a French theatrical company whose magical shows have mesmerised audiences around the globe. Their show Herbert’s Dream has been performed to critical acclaim in Australia, Japan, Singapore and all over Europe. The performance unfolds as a series of giant white figures parade through the night beckoning passersby to join them. The ethereal, evening procession culminates in a beautiful and uplifting finale set to music.

Osadia, from Barcelona,, will leave audiences in a spin with their hair-raising performance that mixes comedy, style and rapid scissor action. For those bold enough to take to the barber’s chair, the artistic duo will create weird, wild and wonderful hair sculptures using creative and innovative concepts of hairdressing. The less brave can simply watch the frantic creations take shape before their eyes.

Another festival high will be provided by Pa Boom who will ensure the festival gets off to a bang with their intoxicating mix of fire, light and pyrotechnics. Previous displays by the co-operative have been described as “breathtakingly spectacular”, “magnificent” and “the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.”

Frolicked Puppet Theatre Company will engage the crowds with their magical puppet shows in outdoor and unusual places.Anarchic storytellers Ramshacklicious will share their unique blend of comedy, live music and puppetry with a twist. Many of the performers such as Plungeboom will entice audiences into getting involved in their shows with fun interactive experiences. And others such as Artizani will walk about through the crowds bewitching passers-by with their range of skills including song, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, live music and illusion. Further acts will be announced in due course.

Tickets for Masquepony go on sale in early February and are priced at £80 for a weekend’s camping for adults and £40 for children. There will be an early bird ticket costing £70.
 
For more information go to www.lakesalive.org

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Cartmel Races - 25th / 27th August

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 September, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 21 September 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Friday 12 - Sunday 14 October, 10am - 4.30pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 19 October 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

10am - 4pm, Friday 16 November 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 November, 10am - 4.30pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 21 December 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

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For details of other events happening in 2012 please contact the relevant organisation, listed on the BUSINESSES page of this website.

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CARTMEL TRUST

The Cartmel Trust was formed in 2007 to preserve the historical, architectural and natural heritage of the village and its surrounding area.  It has since merged with the Cartmel Amenities Trust and has been involved in establishing the children’s play park, the monthly Cartmel Food Market, and organising the popular annual Guy Fawkes bonfire and fireworks.  The trustees currently are Charles Godwin (chairman), Michael Rawsthorn, David Unsworth, Lesley Unsworth and Canon Robert Bailey, who are supported by several keen younger members of the community.  The trust would welcome any new volunteers and donations to help to further its work.

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CITIZENS ADVICE

Citizens Advice Bureaux we provide free, confidential, impartial advice on just about any subject, to anyone who needs it.  Typically the main enquiry areas are advice about housing, debt, employment, consumer issues, welfare benefits and family problems.  The Grange office in Hampsfell Road is open on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm.  Advice can be obtained and appointments made by telephoning 015395 33100.


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