Open Days at Uma Kadampa Buddhist Centre - On the First Saturday of Every Month, February - July. All are welcome at our open days. There are free taster meditation sessions, a cafe with home-made soup, bread and cakes, video presentations and enjoy our peaceful gardens.
Saturday 7 Feb 09 to Saturday 4 Jul 09 - 1.00pm-4.00pm
Uma Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Upperby, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 4JL  

Art Exhibition - Carlisle & Border Art Society present their Spring exhibition at Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle. Free admission. All paintings and cards are for sale and refreshements are available. New exciting work by local artists.
Friday 10 Apr 09 to Monday 13 Apr 09 - Friday 10th - 12pm-5pm Saturday 11th - 10am-5pm Sunday 12th - 12pm-5pm Monday 13th - 10am-4pm
Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle.  Cumbria CA3 0LD  

Lunchtime Meditation - Find peace in a busy world. 1/2 an hour in the middle of your day to relax and unwind. With a simple breathing meditation we can find the space and clarity to be able to deal with our usual deadlines etc without the stress and frustration. Cost: £2, we are a registered charity fees cover running costs only.
Sunday 12 Apr 09 to Tuesday 12 May 09 - Every Tuesday lunchtime, 1pm - 1.30pm
The One World Shop, 3 Lowthians Lane, English Street, Carlisle  Cumbria CA3 8JR

Fairy School - A fun,entertaining and interesting class for children to dress up and make fairy wands and do all sorts of wonderful things with Magical Mel. Also Relax Kids classes throughout April.
Wednesday 15 Apr 09 - 3 classes during the day...10.am...12.30...2.30pm
Hazeldean Guest House and Therapy Centre.  Cumbria CA5 6LA

Ross Noble - Things - In his new show Ross will be covering the topic of things - big things and small things, things that have happened to him, things that have happened to you. Surfing the wave of the here and now, join ‘the most brilliant stand-up of his generation’ (Sunday Telegraph) in a free form, free wheeling ride into the way things are.
Sunday 19 Apr 09 - 8pm Suitable for 15+ Tickets: £20
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Medicine for the Mind - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes - Learn how to overcome anger, stress, anxiety & fear. These classes are an introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought. Everyone is welcome. No need to book, simply turn up. Cost is £5 per class. We are a charity the fees cover running costs only. For more details see our website www.meditateincarlisle.org.uk or call 01228 594603.
Thursday 23 Apr 09 to Thursday 14 May 09 - Every Thursday, 7.30pm - 9pm.
Uma Kadamapa Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 4JL  

Day Course: Freedom from Suffering - With Kelsang Lhachog. Everyone Welcome. £20 including vegetarian lunch and refreshments. BOOKINGS must be made IN ADVANCE. Please call Uma Buddhist Centre on 01228 594603 to book or visit our website for a booking form
Saturday 25 Apr 09 - 10am-5pm
Uma Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Upperby, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 4JL  

Summer Fete to celebrate our new adventure playground - Andrew Johnston, Britain’s Got Talent finalist, will be officially opening the event. Stalls will include cake and sweets, hair braiding, lucky dip, tombola, chocolate express, face painting, pin the tail on the donkey. Outside activities will be run depending on the weather. Cumbria Police and Fire Brigade will also be attending, have a go in a fire engine! Refreshements also available.
Saturday 25 Apr 09 - 1.15pm to 3.30pm
St Bede’s RC Primary School, entrance through St Bede’s Church, Wigton Road, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 7DS  

Café Scientifique - Back to Creation - the Large Hadron Collider Project - Talk and discussion with Dr Pete Edwards (Durham University) on the LHC project, what it means, what knowledge it is intended to bring to us. Informal discussion, informal setting, non-academic, for scientists and non-scientists - Cafe Scientifique is a place and time where members of the public can listen to a talk by a practising scientist or technologist, and discuss issues with them.
Tuesday 28 Apr 09 - Tuesday evening: 7.30pm for 8pm. Please pre-book (free) via our website.
Shoulder of Mutton, Front Street, Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1NG  

Cirque de Glace - Achieving a new standard in ice show presentation the critically acclaimed Russian Ice Stars combine with the magical world of Cirque in an eclectic mix of spectacle and ice dance which promises to be both heart stopping and jaw dropping. Cirque de Glace brings to life the story of the creation of our planet, man’s evolution and much more.
Thursday 30 Apr 09 to Sunday 3 May 09 - Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Sat 1.30pm, Sun 2.30pm Tickets £25, £23, under 16’s £15
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Carlisle Spring Show - Carlisle City Council - Two Day Garden Show. Includes over 60 exhibitors and traders of plants, flowers and garden accessories, floral art, countryside and children’s activities, craft and refreshment marquees and entertainment. Admission £2.50 Accompanied children under 16 free. Tel: 01228 817359
Sunday 3 May 09 to Monday 4 May 09 - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Victoria Gardens, Bitts Park, Carlisle  Cumbria CA3 8UL

’Allo ’Allo! - Meet René, the most wanted man in occupied France: women want his body, the Resistance wants his brain and the Nazis want his sausage! With a star-studded cast including Vicki Michelle (Yvette in the original series) and Jeffrey Holland (Hi-De-Hi), the production, based on the hit TV series, follows the hilarious and risqué adventures of the hapless café owner in war-torn France.
Friday 8 May 09 to Sunday 10 May 09 - Evenings 7.30pm, matinees Sat & Sun 2.30pm Tickets: £24, £22
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

10cc - Live! - The Sands Centre is delighted to be bringing another of the biggest bands of the 1970’s to Carlisle. Lyrical, folksy rockers 10cc are widely known for their songs Dreadlock Holiday, Life is a Minestrone, The Things we do for Love and their massive no.1 hit I’m Not in Love.
Friday 15 May 09 - 7.30pm, Tickets: £24, £22
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Half Day Meditation Workshop at Uma Kadampa Buddhist Centre - This workshop is a perfect introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought. A continental brunch is included. Please call Uma Buddhist Centre on 01228 594603 to book or visit our website for a booking form
Saturday 16 May 09 - 10am-12.30pm
Uma Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Upperby, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 4JL  

Hazel Cottage - Open Garden - Developing flower arrangers and plantsmans garden. Extending to approx 5 acres. Incls herbaceous borders, pergola, ponds and planting of disused railway siding providing home to wildlife. Many variegated and unusual plants. Varied areas, planted for all seasons, S-facing, some gentle slopes
Saturday 23 May 09 - Admission £3.50, Children free. Times:12-5. Open for charity.
Hazel Cottage, Armathwaite  Cumbria CA4 9PG

Border City Steam Fair - Family weekend including entertainment, steam and classic vehicles, music singing and dancing. Camping and evening entertainment.
Saturday 23 May 09 to Monday 25 May 09 - 10 til 12 midnight
Rickerby Park Carlisle  Cumbria CA3 9AA

Upperby Gala - Carlisle City Council - Family fun day event with arena entertainment, sideshows, charity stalls, fairground rides, model boats, boating lake, model railway, vintage vehicles, RSPCA Fun Dog Show, children’s arts and crafts marquee, live music and refreshments. Admission is free. Tel: 01228 817359
Monday 25 May 09 - 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Hammond’s Pond, Upperby Park, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 4PT  

Café Scientifique - The Universe so far - Gary Fildes (Kielder Observatory) - How did our Universe start, what is happening to it now - with the Principal Astronomer from Kielder Observatory. Informal discussion, informal setting, non-academic, for scientists and non-scientists - Cafe Scientifique is a place and time where members of the public can listen to a talk by a practising scientist or technologist, and discuss issues with them. Admission Free.
Tuesday 26 May 09 - Tuesday evening: 7.30pm for 8pm. Please pre-book (free) via our website.
Shoulder of Mutton, Front Street, Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1NG  

Chuckle Brothers "Chuckle Trek The Loast Generation" - To boldly go where no-one has gone for a while! Paul and Barry set off on a new adventure and find themselves hurtling through space. Captain James T Burke needs to recruit a crew to go on board the USS Exercise to stop the Earth from being taken over by a nation of rogue "Robots". The alien robot colony has waged war on our world and must be stopped at all costs!
Saturday 30 May 09 - Sat 30 May 2pm & 5pm
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Thriller - Live! - Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits: I Want You Back, I’ll Be There, Show You The Way To Go, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She’s Out Of My Life, Beat It, Billie Jean, Earth Song and Thriller plus many more!
Sunday 7 Jun 09 - 7.30PM Tickets: £26.50, £24.50, under 16’s half price when bought with an adult ticket.
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Tullie House - Open Garden - Beds in front of Jacobean house are planted to reflect C17. Mature Arbutus unedo and Cornus kousa grow alongside other recent planting incl Fatsia japonica variegata: Eucryphia glutinosa. Roman style planting incl fig, vines, myrtle, acanthus and variety of herbs
Saturday 13 Jun 09 - Admission by donation. Times:10-5. Open for charity.
Tullie House, Carlisle  Cumbria CA3 8TP

Vagina Monologues - Based on author Eve Ensler’s ’Vagina Interviews’ conducted with women from across the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. A staggering number of the world’s most famous and talented women, from Kate Winslet and Whoopi Goldberg to Sophie Dahl and Jerry Hall, have performed in it.
Saturday 13 Jun 09 - 8pm Tickets: £18, £16.50
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Tullie House - Open Garden - Beds in front of Jacobean house are planted to reflect C17. Mature Arbutus unedo and Cornus kousa grow alongside other recent planting incl Fatsia japonica variegata: Eucryphia glutinosa. Roman style planting incl fig, vines, myrtle, acanthus and variety of herbs
Sunday 14 Jun 09 - Admission by donation. Times:11-5. Open for charity.
Tullie House, Carlisle  Cumbria CA3 8TP  

Lunchtime concert - St Martin’s Church, Brampton - Concert by Dr Berkeley Squire (organ). Concert to include Eric Coates’ "Knightsbridge March" Admission free.
Friday 19 Jun 09 - Friday - 12:45 to 1:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Front St., Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1SH  

Day Course: Chasing Rainbows - With Kelsang Lhachog. Everyone Welcome. £20 including vegetarian lunch and refreshments. BOOKINGS must be made IN ADVANCE. Please call Uma Buddhist Centre on 01228 594603 to book or visit our website for a booking form
Saturday 20 Jun 09 - 10am-5.00pm
Uma Buddhist Centre, St Johns Close, Upperby, Carlisle  Cumbria CA2 4JL  

Café Scientifique - Brewing Art & Science - Fiona Deal (Geltsdale Brewery) - How did this thing called beer come about? How do you run a brewery? Informal discussion, informal setting, non-academic, for scientists and non-scientists - Cafe Scientifique is a place and time where members of the public can listen to a talk by a practising scientist or technologist, and discuss issues with them. Admission Free.
Tuesday 23 Jun 09 - Tuesday evening: 7.30pm for 8pm. Please pre-book (free) via our website.
Shoulder of Mutton, Front Street, Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1NG  

Lunchtime Concert - St Martin’s Church, Brampton - A lunchtime concert by Fred Dyer (organ), from Penrith. Programme to include "Grand Choeur Dialogue" by Eugene Gigout. Admission Free.
Friday 26 Jun 09 - Friday luncthime: 12:45-1.30pm
St Martin’s Church, Front St., Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1SH  

Lunchtime Concert, St. Martin’s Church, Brampton - Concert by Jordan English (organ scholar, Carlisle Cathedral). Programme to include "Suite Gothique" by Léon Boellman, and "Rhapsody Nr 1" by Herbert Howells. Admission Free.
Friday 3 Jul 09 - Friday: 12:45-1:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Front St., Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1SH  

Festival of Nations - Carlisle City Council - one day festival of music and dance with artistes and groups representing cultures from around the world. Held in Carlisle City Centre pedestrianised area. Tel: 01228 817359 for further information.
Saturday 4 Jul 09 - 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Carlisle City Centre pedestrianised area.  Cumbria CA3 8JE  

Lunchtime Concert, St. Martin’s Church, Brampton - Concert by "Gaudeamus" - chamber choir, directed by David Jones. Vocal and instrumental music, to include Eugene Gigout’s "Toccata". Admission Free.
Friday 10 Jul 09 - Friday: 12:45-1:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Front St., Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1SH  

Netherton - Open Garden - Newly created 2 acre garden, incl walled garden with young trained fruit trees and small orchard. Lawned terraces, perennials, rose pergola and hosta bed. 6 acres of mature broadleaf woodland with walk (some very steep steps)
Sunday 12 Jul 09 - Admission £3.50, Children free. Times:12-5. Open for charity.
Netherton, Carlisle  Cumbria CA8 1LR

Angelina Ballerina - This magical ballet by English National Ballet follows Angelina as she prepares to audition for the prestigious Camembert Academy. Miss Lilly prepares Angelina for her big chance to dance in front of the judges and, although excited about the possibility of an exciting new adventure, Angelina worries about leaving home chapter in her life?and Alice behind.
Wednesday 15 Jul 09 to Thursday 16 Jul 09 - Wed: 11am & 2pm, Thur: 2pm & 6pm Tickets: Adults £15, Children £10, Family £40, groups 10+ £10 plus 1 free
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Lunchtime Concert, St. Martin’s Church, Brampton - Concert by Ian Pattinson (organ) from Lancaster Priory. Programme to include "Carillon de Westminster" by Louis Vierne. Admission Free
Friday 17 Jul 09 - Friday: 12:45-1:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Front St., Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1SH  

The Drifters in Concert - In celebration of the release of the first official new album in 30 years, The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with an exciting new show. The energetic show features the only legitimate Drifters line up in the world, performing timeless classics such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies,’ ‘Under The Boardwalk,’ ‘Come On Over To My Place’ and ‘Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies’.
Friday 24 Jul 09 - 8pm Tickets: £20, £18.50
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Lunchtime Concert, St. Martin’s Church, Brampton - Concert by Hilary Dewar (viola) with David Dewar (organ), the programme will include music by Handel and Mendelssohn. Admission Free
Friday 24 Jul 09 - Friday: 12:45-1:30pm
St Martin’s Church, Front St., Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1SH  

Café Scientifique - Bang! All about Explosions (Paul Cronin) - Everything you wanted to know about explosions (Paul Cronin, consultant engineer) Informal discussion, informal setting, non-academic, for scientists and non-scientists - Cafe Scientifique is a place and time where members of the public can listen to a talk by a practising scientist or technologist, and discuss issues with them. Admission Free.
Tuesday 28 Jul 09 - Tuesday evening: 7.30pm for 8pm. Please pre-book (free) via our website.
Shoulder of Mutton, Front Street, Brampton.  Cumbria CA8 1NG  

The Singing Kettle presents Boogie Woogie Zoo - Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers, THE SINGING KETTLE will be dancing and singing with the animals in their fantastic new stage show Boogie Woogie Zoo. Join Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin for feeding time at the zoo and help them find their Singing Kettles among the wonderful visitor attractions. Party with the Penguins, Boogie with the Bears, and Jive with the Giraffes!
Saturday 29 Aug 09 - 12pm & 3pm Tickets:£10, saver ticket £36 ( 4 Seats), groups 10+ £7.50
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Jane McDonald - A magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star the incomparable Jane McDonald. An amazing event featuring many of the best loved songs from Jane’s fabulous repertoire. A warm and compelling evening’s entertainment which is proving a smash hit throughout the UK. musicians
Saturday 5 Sep 09 - 8pm Tickets: £28.50, £25.50, £22.50
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Cabaret - From the creators of hit musical Chicago, CABARET features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including ‘Mein Herr’, ‘Maybe This Time’ and of course ‘Cabaret’. Come to the Cabaret – it’s divine decadence darling!
Monday 28 Sep 09 to Saturday 3 Oct 09 - Evenings 7.30pm, matinees Wed 2.30pm & Sat 2pm Tickets: £30, £28.50 plus concessions
The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria  CA1 1JQ  

Carlisle Fireshow - Carlisle City Council - Animated, themed bonfire with spectacular pyrotechnic effects and firework display set to music. 35,000 attendance. Set in parkland in centre of Carlisle. Fairground and catering units in vicinity . Admission Free. Donations to Mayor’s Charity Fund. Tel 01228 817359.
Saturday 7 Nov 09 - 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm approx