Ulverstown Town Council Website

Welcome to the Ulverston Town Council Website

January 2010

 
DATE EVENT
19th - 23rd

Ulverston Panto at the Coronation Hall
Tel: Box Office 01229 587140 www.corohall.co.uk

February 2010

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5th – 13th

Word Market
Word Market celebrates the written word through a programme of live and exciting literary events.
Tel: Box Office 01229 587140 www.corohall.co.uk

March 2010

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21st - 27th

South Cumbria Musical Festival in the Coronation Hall
Annual competitive festival, open to all amateur performers in brass, instrumental, vocal, choral and speech. Soloists or groups, all ages welcome. Seven days of music and speech classes with internationally acclaimed adjudicators. For free syllabus contact the Secretary.
Tel: 01229 823432 Email: scmf@scmfweb.org.uk

April 2010

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DATE EVENT
5th

Pasche Egg Rolling - Hoad Hill
Easter Monday from 12 noon
A traditional Ulverston event for Easter. Decorated eggs are rolled down Hoad Hill. Furness Morris Men will dance at the Market Cross in the morning.
www.ulverstoncouncil.org.uk

13th - 17th

Ulverston Society of Artists Spring Exhibition at the Coronation Hall
Ulverston Society of Artists present their annual spring exhibition. Lots of fantastic works for sale. Entry by donation.
www.corohall.co.uk

24th

St. George's Day Celebrations in the Town Centre
Celebration of our national day and our national hero Saint George. A host of free events in the town centre.
Contact: Peter Winston 01229 580640

May 2010

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1st - 2nd

Printfest in the Coronation Hall
Printfest is a wonderful annual art event dedicated solely to the exhibition and sale of original contemporary prints by artists from all around the UK.
www.printfest.org.uk

30th April - 9th May

Ulverston Walking Festival
Organized by an enthusiastic team of local volunteer Walk Leaders, Ulverston Walking Festival has become a firm favourite. New and experienced walkers are offered a wide range of walks, some looking at history etc., but mostly people simply enjoying this 'cocktail party on the hoof'.
Tel: 01229 587726

1st - 16th

Flag Fortnight
Colourful flags, bunting and banners flutter throughout the town over most shops and public buildings.
www.ulvertsoncouncil.org.uk

3rd

Spring Gig in the Garden - Ford Park
Contact Ford Park
Tel: 01229 581845
www.ford-park.org.uk

28th - 31st

Spring Buddist Festival, Conishead Priory Road, Ulverston
Teachings and Empowerments with Buddist teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Please book in advance on line or telephone for brochure: www.kadampa.org/festivals
Tel: 01229 584029

30th

Shetland Pony Grand National
Contact: Ford Park 01229 581845

June 2010

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4th - 12th

Ulverston International Music Festival
Now in its 7th year, the festival presents a wonderful mix of classical music. www.ulverstonmusical.co.uk

July 2010

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DATE EVENT
3rd

Ulverston Carnival Day
Market Place, Ulverston from 10.30am
Fun for all the family. Parade starts at 1.00pm
Contact: Peter Winston 01229 580640

9th - 11th

Furness Tradition Festival
A weekend of folk music, song and dance performance around the town.
Tel: 01229 582704
www.furnesstradition.org.uk

28th

Play in the Park - Merchant of Venice
Contact Ford Park
Tel: 01229 581845
www.ford-park.org.uk

23rd - 7th Aug

Summer Buddist Festival, Conishead Priory, Priory Road, Ulverston
Teachings and Empowerments with Buddist teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Please book in advance on line or telephone for brochure.
Play depicting life of Buddha at 12 noon on Saturday 7th August. All welcome.
www.kadampa.org/festivals
Tel: 01229 584029

August 2010

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DATE EVENT
31st July - 14th Aug

Lake District Summer Music Festival at the Coronation Hall
www.corohall.co.uk
Contact: Peter Winston 01229 580640

16th - 22nd

Breast Feeding Festival
Contact: Jo Dawson 01229 480314

September 2010

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DATE EVENT
2nd - 4th

Beer Festival at the Coronation Hall
CAMRA present their annual Beer Festival. Held over the course of 3 days, over 50 real ales and ciders will be available at the Beer Festival at the Coronation Hall. Commemorative glasses are available and entry is free to CAMRA members.
www.corohall.co.uk

4th - 18th

Ulverston's Charter Festival
An annual fortnight of celebration packed with dozens of events organised by Ulverston Town Council to celebrate granting of the market charter in 1280.
www.ulverstoncouncil.org.uk

5th

Autumn Gig in the Garden - Ford Park
Contact Ford Park on Tel: 01229 581845.
www.ford-park.org.uk

18th

Lantern Procession
Hundreds of white lanterns weave through the streets of Ulverston creating a 'River of Light'. A truly wonderful sight. The grand finale will be held at Ford Park.
Why not make your own lantern and take part this year?
Call 01229 580640 for details.

October 2010

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9th - 16th

Ulverston Fashion Week
A celebration of the diversity in fashion and accessories that can be found in Ulverston's cobbled streets. Plus a fashion show at the Coronation Hall.
www.ulverstoncouncil.org.uk

November 2010

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27th - 28th

Dickensian Christmas Festival
A wonderful free event for all the family. Hundreds of festive stalls, free entertainment, period costume competition, Queen Victoria, Santa, Mr Bumble, horse-drawn costumed processions, Christmas lights switch-on and lots of fabulous shops and cosy pubs and cafes. A great way to start the festive season!
www.dickensianfestival.co.uk

December 2010

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DATE EVENT
4th Dec - 2nd Jan 2011

Christmas at the Coro
www.corohall.co.uk