Lorton Film Club present ‘Eight Mountains’. Doors and bar open 7pm. Film starts 7.30pm. £6 entry. Profits to the Yew Tree Hall.

Hosted by Lorton Vale Garden Club. 10.30 to 12.00. £3 on the door includes coffee and cake.

Join Chrissie Baker for another collage workshop, his time taking inspiration from animals. Whether a pet dog or cat, fish or garden bird.

Tuition including all materials £10. To book your place contact glenis@borderhydro.co.uk or carolynmarydavies@gmail.com

Hand made arts and crafts from local artists and makers at this spring craft fair. Live demonstrations and performances from the wild chorus community choir. Free entry.

This event is sponsored by Lorton Village Shop.

Get creative at an Easter themed coffee morning. Make Easter bonnets - Spring table arrangements - decorate hard boiled eggs. Prizes for best in category. £3.00 on the door.

Lorton Film Club present Sing-a-long Grease. Your chance to channel your inner Olivia Newton-John or John Travolta. Details to be confirmed. Booking essential. For tickets call Eleanor 07497 618364, Polly 07793 495659 or Pip 07729 004943. Profits to the Yew Tree Hall.

Lorton & Derwent Fells Local History Society presents: The Secrets of Muncaster Castle - Protecting the Tate Collection during WW2 with Dr Rob David.

Everyone welcome. Includes refreshments. £4 on the door. Free to Society members.

50+ Exercise Class

Build balance, movement and strength with this fitness programme run by local physio Liz Hunter. £1 taster session.

If you would like to attend, email nevillemills@googlemail.com

Talk by West Cumbria Red Squirrel Initiative.

Join us to hear the latest on squirrel conservation in the local area. West Cumbria Red Squirrel Initiative are a team of volunteers who are actively controlling the spread of grey squirrels in the West Cumbria area. The group is one of 16 who are working with one common goal: Save our red squirrels!

All welcome. No charge - but donations appreciated to help fund projects.

Lorton Vale Garden Club will be hosting Lyn Barnes who will talk about veg growing in Cumbria using the Vista Veg scheme. 7.30pm start. £4 on the door. Members Free. Refreshments provided.

Enjoy homemade soup with bread, followed by cheese and biscuits. Please come and enjoy a simple meal in the company of friends. Money raised is in aid of church funds.

Lorton Film Club present ‘Empire of Light’. Doors and bar open 7pm. Film starts 7.30pm. £6 entry. Profits to the Yew Tree Hall.

An invitation from the Malthouse Club.

Detective Claire Keyes from the Cumbria Fraud Prevention Department will be giving a talk on ‘scams and fraud’, one of the biggest crimes currently occurring in the area.

Free event. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided.

Hosted by the Melbreak Communities. Do come along and support your local community. £3.

Lorton Film Club present a Burns night double bill screening old classics Whisky Galore and Local Hero. There is an interval with Scottish themed snacks and lubrication. Doors and bar open 6.30pm. Film starts 7pm. £12 entry. Booking essential. For tickets call Eleanor 07497 618364, Polly 07793 495659 or Pip 07729 004943. Profits to the Yew Tree Hall.

Many people love to hear the sound of curlews in our valley in the summer months, but if we don’t look after our curlews now, we may lose them from the Melbreak area in the not-too-distant future. Come along to discuss what steps we can take locally to support our curlews in 2024 and beyond.

Members Winter Party. Please contact Liz Irlam for details. 07776 410814.

This months event hosts an exhibition of original landscape and wildlife paintings and drawings by Brigham artist Simon Wallace. Prints and greeting cards also available. Hosted by the Lorton book club. Come along and enjoy coffee, cake and company. £3 on the door. Profits to Cumbria Winter Warmth Appeal.

Lorton Vale Garden Club will be hosting Allan Gerrard from Holehird Gardens who will inspire our herbaceous borders. 1.30pm start. £4 on the door. Members Free. Refreshments provided.

Hosted by the Yew Tree Hall Committee. Come along and enjoy coffee, cake and Christmas cheer. £3 on the door. Includes a fabulous raffle and a crafting corner run by the Melbreak Communities Makers Group.

Lorton Film Club present ‘Barbie’. Doors and bar open 7pm. Film starts 7.30pm. £6 entry. Profits to the Yew Tree Hall.

Lorton & Derwent Fells History Society presents a talk by John Marr. Live in the Hall and streamed to members. Guests welcome. £4 on the door.

A fun filled evening of five fantastic wines presented by sommelier and hotelier Peter Jaques-Walker. 

The event is an opportunity to explore some delicious wines of the world from the comfort of your own seat. Choice cheeses will accompany the experience with French bread, good cheer and fine company. A grand draw will take place with some great prizes on offer. There’ll be a cash bar where you can purchase additional wine or soft drinks. 

Join us for a fabulous evening with friends and fun. Proceeds to Yew Tree Hall. £16 Reservations essential - contact Nigel Lee or Lorton Village shop.

Dave Camlin in conjunction with the Melbreak Communities presents a workshop to learn songs to perform in the evening in Whinlatter Forest for the Lake District Dark Skies festival.

Repertoire taught mainly by ear no need to be able to read music.

Tickets by donation - suggested amounts £3 - £15. Please pay what you can afford, and help us keep prices low for those facing financial hardship.

Tickets: Dark Skies Singing workshop 

Retrofitting your home with insulation, draft proofing and upgraded ventilation and heating systems can make it healthier, warmer and cheaper to heat.  You'll be doing your bit for the planet, too. 

Come along to the event to hear how you can get a free thermal Imaging survey of your home and how CAfS can help you with independent, professional advice and support. You'll also hear from neighbours who have already refurbished their homes. Bring any questions you have for our experts to answer!

Find out about other home energy support from CAfS, including Solar Made Easy and Cold to Cosy Homes, plus information about grants and funded programmes. 

This event is a joint partnership between Melbreak Communities and Cumbria Action for Sustainability. 

Lorton Film Club present ‘The Fablemanns’. Steven Spielbergs personal drama of his childhood discovery of film. Doors and bar open 7pm. Film starts 7.30pm. £6 entry. Profits to the Yew Tree Hall.

Lorton Tennis Club invite you to their grand quiz and games night. Ticket available from Dave Hulme 07976 665674 or Chris Edmunds 07740 865147. £15 includes supper. Cash bar. 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.

An afternoon of vocal adventure, working with singer / composer Dave Camlin and harpist Gareth Wilkins to explore the relationship between the harp and the human voice. As well as trying out songs which lend themselves to a harp accompaniment, we'll also play in a more free way, seeing what worlds we can conjure up through the blending of the sounds of our voices with the delicate beauty of the harp.

Dave and Gareth are both experienced workshop leaders, who will create a safe space where you can explore your voice and what it can do, develop creative ideas and enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon of playing with music together.

Tickets by donation - suggested amounts £3 - £15. Please pay what you can afford, and help us keep prices low for those facing financial hardship.

Sing With the Harp Tickets, Sat 7 Oct 2023 at 13:30 | Eventbrite

We also have the option to share any of our creations in an evening event at Whinlatter as part of the Folk in the Forest event that Dave and Gareth are playing at in the evening.