Ulverstown Town Council Website

January 2010

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

February 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shetland Pony Grand National
Contact: Ford Park 01229 581845

June 2010

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

July 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Breast Feeding Festival
Contact: Jo Dawson 01229 480314

September 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas at the Coro
www.corohall.co.uk