Eden Valley Artistic Network

11/06/2026

Get ready for the next Sounds Around Town gig in Penrith town centre, supported by ourselves, Penrith Town Council Cumbria, Plug & Play (plug-play.co.uk), the Penrith Arts & Culture group and Penrith Business Improvement District!

This Saturday (13th June), Uncle Carbunkle will be performing a bit of Cyber Skiffle at the Cornmarket Bandstand from around 2pm to 4pm!

You can learn more at: www.penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/05/29/sounds-around-town-returns-to-penrith-for-summer-2026

07/06/2026

Enjoy the rolling rhythm of Stones in My Shoes, performed by EVAN member Matty Buck, as part of our ReEL (Recording Eden Lives) project!

ReEL has enabled participants to create records of local people in performance and conversation to inspire future generations.

The whole audio library can be found right here: edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/reel

06/06/2026

Listen to EVAN musicians Tailgate Buskers playing the wonderful Teelights on Paper Boats as part of our ReEL (Recording Eden Lives) project!

The whole audio library can be found right here: edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/reel

06/06/2026

Don't miss Solway Express, who will be performing at the Cornmarket Bandstand in Penrith town centre today (Saturday 6th June) from around 2pm to 4pm!

We're bringing this brilliant gig to you as part of the Sounds Around Town programme - which sees live music performances taking place in Penrith town centre throughout summer - in collaboration with Penrith Town Council Cumbria, Plug & Play (plug-play.co.uk), the Penrith Arts & Culture group and Penrith Business Improvement District.

You can learn more at: www.penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/05/29/sounds-around-town-returns-to-penrith-for-summer-2026

05/06/2026

Catch EVAN member, cellist and author Kenneth Wilson, who will be making an appearance at Newark Book Festival this July under "Pilgrim Cello"!

Attend his breathtaking performance in the Tudor Hall at the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum and hear his unique and exciting story about cycling to all 42 English Cathedrals - cello in tow - to fill them with the music of Bach.

📆 Sunday 12th July
🕚 11pm - 12pm
🎟 £7 / £5 Festival Friends

For more information and to book, visit www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/pilgrim-cello

04/06/2026

As part of our ReEL (Recording Eden Lives) project, Eileen D. shares memories of dancing at the Haweswater Hotel, in Eamont Bridge and virtually all across Eden! She also discusses having a father in the army during and following World War II - and the importance of communicating with the younger generation.

ReEL was set up to record memories of Eden Valley residents for posterity and to inspire creativity. You can browse the whole library here: edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/reel

04/06/2026

Join Clare Parker of Low Mill Studio for a creative Sunday afternoon of learning gouache painting techniques!

The workshop will take place on Sunday 19th July, 1pm - 3pm, at Florence Arts Centre, Florence Mine, Egremont CA22 2NR.

Come along for play and leave with inspiration to continue creating. You'll also take away your own mounted artwork ready to hang!

All materials are provided, suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience.

For more info and to book, visit www.florenceartscentre.com/events

03/06/2026

Billy B. has been a local resident for over 80 years! Listen to him talk about his youth in the Eden area, farming, his time at school and all kinds of memories and reflections as part of our fantastic ReEL (Recording Eden Lives) project.

The whole audio library can be found right here: edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk/reel

03/06/2026

📣EXCITING NEWS!

Terra Nova, a beautiful exhibition at Kendal Museum, has been extended into August!

Featuring work by ceramicist and EVAN member Carolyn Marr, along with local artists Jan Goodey and Rachel Gibson, this multimedia exhibition explores microcosmic and future worlds as well as reflecting on our near "present", our home - the world we live in today.

📍Kendal Museum, Station Road, Kendal LA9 6BT
🗓️ Fridays and Saturdays until 15th August
🕘9am – 4:30pm

For more information, visit kendalmuseum.org.uk

02/06/2026

Sounds Around Town is back! Starting from 2pm every Saturday from now throughout summer, you can head into Penrith town centre to hear fantastic live music from local acts.

Coming up next is Pete Garnett, who will be performing on Middlegate from 2pm to 4pm. In the event of wet weather, performances will take place at the Bandstand.

We're thrilled to aid in the delivery of these great events, which are also supported by Penrith Town Council Cumbria, Plug & Play (plug-play.co.uk) the Penrith Arts & Culture group and Penrith Business Improvement District.

You can learn more at: www.penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/05/29/sounds-around-town-returns-to-penrith-for-summer-2026

Sounds Around Town Returns to Penrith for Summer 2026! Back by popular demand, Sounds Around Town is returning to Penrith for Summer 2026! Penrith Town Council, in collaboration with Plug […]