JUNE 17 Sat 12.30pm Sth St DayEvent CoCkermouth Children's Carnival

19 Mon 8.00pm KC Film Tsotsi(15) 24 Sat 7.45pm St Cuth Music NovaCanticaSummerConcert 24 Sat 1.00pm Various Event OpenGardens 26 Mon 8.00pm KC Film TheThreeBurials(15) 29 Thu 7.30pm URC Music TheIrebyEnsemble 29 Thu 8.00pm KC Drama The39Steps 30 Fri 8.00pm KC Music RoadToRhythm 30 Fri 7.30pm LMC Music PipingHot&Friends30/1 Fri/Sat 10.00am LLC DayEvent WOOLFEST 2006JULY 1 Sat 9.00am MP DayEvent Made In Cumbria Street Market 1 Sat 10.00am URC DayEvent WOW!!!Day 1 Sat 10.30am MP Showtime BayouRhythmKings/Martiny'sMagic 1 Sat 8.00pm URC Music EYMSBrassBand 1/2 Sat/Sun 10/11am FS DayEvent ArtFestival 2 Sun 8.00pm KC Music JohnCowan&LairdsofDixieland 3 Mon 8.00pm KC Film TheWhiteCountess(PG) 6 Thu 12.00pm WH Event 1770'sGardenTour-Herbs 7 Fri 8.00pm KC Music LosHuevosBanditos 8 Sat 10.30am URC Showtime CockermouthMechanicsBand 8 Sat 10.30am VH Children TwoHighAcrobats 8 Sat 7.30pm ASC Music CastlegateSingersSummerConcert 9 Sun 8.00pm VH Story StorytellingEvening 12 Wed 9.30am MP Event JBBanks170thAnniversary 14 Fri 7.30pm CC Music LesPetitChanteursdeNotreDame 14 Fri 8.00pm KC Music DisBand 15 Sat 10.00am URC Event WordsworthQuiltersSummerExhibition 15 Sat 10.30am URC Showtime DearhamBrassBand 15 Sat 10.30am VH Children Punch&Judy/FacePainting 15 Sat 1.30pm KC Children TheStoryTree 15 Sat 8.00pm KC Music Mouthfull 17 Mon 8.00pm KC Film TheSquid&TheWhale(15) 22 Sat 10.30am Town Showtime LazyRiverJazzBand 22 Sat 10.30am VH Children LempenPuppets 22 Sat 8.00pm KC Music TheOxfordConcertParty 23 Sun 8.00pm KC Music DhoadGypsiesofRajasthan 26 Wed 8.00pm KC Drama EducatingRita 28 Fri 8.00pm KC Music TJJohnson'sJazz&BluesBand 29 Sat 10.00am Fitz DayEvent CoCkermouth agriCultural show

29 Sat 10.30am Town Showtime SegrettaStompersJazzBand 29 Sat 10.30am VH Children Martiny'sMagic 31 Mon 8.00pm KC Film ParadiseNow(15)AUGUST 5 Sat 9.00am MP DayEvent Made In Cumbria Street Market

where lakeland life and waters meetA message from the Town MayorItismypleasuretowelcomeallvisitors&residentstoanotherveryspecialCockermouthSummerFestival,spanningtheChildren'sCarnivalinJuneuntiltheAgriculturalShowattheendofJuly.

FollowingonfromthehighlysuccessfulCockermouthGeorgianFestivalinApril,Cockermouthagaincomesalive-thereistrulysomethingforeveryone,including,thisyear,twowonderfulmarketstobeheldinourhistoricMarketPlace.

Fromgainingourmarketcharterin1221,throughthemedievalhiringfairs,rightuptothepresentday,Cockermouthhasalwaysbeenawonderfulplacetomeet&enjoylife,fromthewealthofpubsservingthebestbeerinCumbria(includingJennings,brewedintown),thevarietyofaward-winningrestaurantscateringforalltastes,therangeofspecial,individualshopsofferingthepersonaltouch,tothepeace&tranquilityofthemanyriversidewalks.

TheTownTrail&Cockermouth In Georgian Timesbooklet(availablefromtheTIC)provideagreatwaytoexploreallthenooks&crannies,&tolearnaboutsomeofourotherfamoussons-JohnDalton,FletcherChristian,FearonFallowsaswellasWilliam(&Dorothy)Wordsworth-allfeaturedintheGeorgianFestival(duetoreturnin2008!).ReturningtotheFestival,IwouldliketothankTownClerkDavidBertram,NigelSidaway(SolwayArts),BobPritchard(KirkgateCentre),theTouristInformationCentrestaff,ChrisGeorge(programme),AlanTyson(publicity)andeveryonewhoisorganisinganeventorprovidingdemonstrations-itisreallyverymuchappreciated.I am sure that whether you come from near or far, you will find somethingtoenjoyinourFestivalProgrammeandinCockermouthitself.Youaremostwelcome!Councillor Margaret Jackson

For further information on the Town, its attractions and accommodation, call in or contact

Cockermouth Tourist Information CentreTown Hall, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9NP

Tel: 01900 822634 Fax: 01900 822603email: email@cockermouth-tic.fsnet.co.ukwww.cockermouth.org.uk

KEY ASC All Saints Church ASR All Saints Rectory CC Christ Church FS FairfieldSchool KC Kirkgate Centre LLC Lakeland Livestock Centre

LMC Lorton St Methodist Church MP Market Place SWC Sheep & Wool Centre TIC Tourist Information Centre URC United Reformed Church VH Victoria Hall WH Wordsworth House

EVENTS DIARYWELCOME

Art, Concerts, Drama, Film, Music, Exhibitions, Demonstrations,

Children's Shows, Story Telling

See separate listing for Castle Visits & Heritage Walks

Twin town : Marvejols, FranceJoint winners: Year 2000 Europe Prize (Council of Europe)

Previous Awards: Plaque of Honour, Flag of Honour, European Diploma

SUMMER FESTIVAL

PROGRAMMEJune ~ July 2006

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1 Wordsworth House(WH),MainStreet Birthplace of Poet Laureate William Wordsworth in 17702 Printing Museum,MainStreetwww.printinghouse.co.uk A working museum with presses from all over Britain Open 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Saturday3 United Reformed Church(URC),MainStreet4 Billy Bowman's Music Shop,LowtherWent5 Mayo Statue,MainStreet6 Victoria Hall(VH),HighSandLane7 Jennings Brewery,BreweryLane www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk Brewery tours from 11.00am & 2.00pm daily, last 1 hour, bookable at the Brewery Shop, tel: 0845 129 71908 Percy House Gallery,MarketPlace9 Castlegate Gallery,oppositeCockermouthCastle A beautiful Georgian house and garden, regular exhibitions10 Sports Centre,CastlegateDrive 25m swimming pool and sports hall - badminton, football11 Christ Church(CC)12 War Memorial,StationRoad13 Robinson Mitchell Sculpture,SainsburysCorner The originator of the cattle auction system14 Methodist Church,LortonStreet15 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE(TIC),TownHall Offering a full range of services, guides, souvenirs, advice16 All Saints Church Rooms,ChurchWalk17 All Saints Church(ASC)18 Kirkgate Centre(KC),Kirkgate19 Friends Meeting House(FMH),Kirkgate

CASTLEGATE HOUSE GALLERY10.30am ~ 5.00pm, Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays

2.30pm ~ 4.30pm, Sundays9 June ~ 10 July SCOTTISH PAINTERS 14 July ~ 21 Aug ST IVES ARTISTS

PERCY HOUSE GALLERYMonday ~ Saturday, 10.00am ~ 5.00pm

27 May ~ 21 June SPACE, LIGHT & COLOURS Acrylics & Oils by Geoff Marsters9 June ~ 21 July LEN ROOPE A tribute non-selling exhibition 24 June ~ 26 July A MOMENT IN TIME Watercolours by Barry Herniman29 July ~ 30 August THE FULL SPECTRUM Pastels by Shirley Shackleton

NEO GALLERY & COFFEE SHOPMon ~ Sat, 9.00am ~ 6.00pm

31 May ~ 1 July WEAVE, PAPER & PRINT - Work by Paula Smithson, Sue Corke, Erika Sojkova, Zara Clarke & Rachelle BlondellJuly & August DEREK ELAND - LANDSCAPES

KIRKGATE CENTRE - EGREMONT ROOM24 July ~ 4 Aug, 10.00am ~ 4.00pm daily - FREE

EXHIBITION OF LOCAL HISTORYBy the Kirkgate Museum Group

COUNCIL CHAMBERS - TOWN HALLMon ~ Sat throughout July, 10.00am ~ 4.00pm - FREE

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHSAn exhibition by local artists will be held in the Council Chamber,

Town Hall (above the Tourist Information Centre).

ALL SAINTS CHURCHThroughout July, 11.00am ~ 3.00pm

A PLACE OF HISTORY, A PLACE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Stewarded by the Friends of All Saints, the Church is open to visitors. There is a large memorial window to William Wordsworth and his father's

grave. Copies of Wordsworth's baptism register entry are available.Full details of Services are on the board outside the Church.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Throughout July, from 10.00am ~ 4.00pm

3Mon BEADING DorothyCane

5Wed WATERCOLOUR PAINTING DoreenHope&

ElaineMurchie

7Fri LACEMAKING MargotBarkhouse&MargaretConnor

10Mon PATCHWORK & VARIOUS CRAFTS RachelHabgood

12Wed ENCAUSTIC WAX ART ShelleyTomlinson

14Fri RUSKIN LACE SallyEvans

17Mon CALLIGRAPHY RaymondDuckworth

19Wed CALLIGRAPHY RaymondDuckworth

21Fri BOO BEARS (Mohair Collectable Teddies) LynneRoberts

24Mon FLY TYING JohnMoses

26Wed CHINA PAINTING HeatherShield

28Fri RUSKIN LACE SallyEvans

31Mon NATURAL FORM WOOD SCULPTURE JonathanMiller

WORDSWORTH HOUSEWilliam's Childhood Home

Open 11.00am ~ 4.30pm daily, except Sundays & Mondays

£4.70 (£2.60) Family - £13.50Enjoy the working kitchen ~ Explore the restored garden

Join in the hands-on activitiesNow with wheelchair access to ground floor, Discovery Room & gardens

Mondays in July are OPEN DAYS

(Normal Admission, National Trust Members FREE)

From Saturday 22 - 29 July: Daily FREE Activities for children

Tel 01900 824805 for more details

LAKELAND SHEEP & WOOL CENTREEgremont Road, Cockermouth

THE AMAzING FARM SHOW!10.30am, 12.00am, 2.00pm & 3.30pm, Sunday ~ Thursday

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The Cockermouth Festival is co-ordinated by Cockermouth Town Council and supported by:

Saturday 24 JuneNova Cantica Summer Concert

PASTIME WITH GOOD COMPANIESt Cuthberts, Embleton, 7.45pmGuest instrumentalist, Laurence Jay, will accompany solos, duets, quartets & quintets on lute, vihuela & theorbo£6.50 inc refreshments, on door or call 017687 76375

Thursday 29 JuneCockermouth Music Society

THE IREBY ENSEMBLEUnited Reformed Church, 7.30pmFeaturing pieces by Hummel (Quintet in E flat minor) & Schubert (String Trio in B flat, Trout Quintet in A major).£8.00 (CMS Members £6.00) from Billy Bowman's or call 016973 71397

Friday 30 JuneLive & Local

ROAD TO RHYTHMKirkgate Centre, 8.00pmCabaret-style evening, with toe-tapping music from the 20's, 30's & 40's, including the songs of Gershwin, Berlin & Kern.£5.00 (£3.00) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Friday 30 JunePIPING HOT & FRIENDSLorton Street Methodist Church, 7.30pmCockermouth's sparkling recorder ensemble, playing everything from the 1500's to the modern day.£3.50 (£1.50) inc refreshments, on the door

Saturday 1 JulyPromoted by Cockermouth Town Council & Solway Arts

EYMS BRASS BANDUnited Reformed Church, 8.00pmA welcome return of one of the North's top brass bands.£8.00 (£6.50 Solway Arts/Snrs; £4.00 u18) from TIC, KC & Billy Bowman's

Sunday 2 JulyPromoted by Cockermouth Town Council, Kirkgate Centre & Solway Arts

JOHN COWAN & HIS LAIRDS OF DIXIELANDKirkgate Centre, 8.00pmNo drums, no electric amplification - raw acoustic traditional jazz!£7.00 (£5.50 - Solway Arts; £3.00 u18) from TIC, KC & Billy Bowman's

Friday 7 JulyLive & Local

LOS HUEVOS BANDITOSKirkgate Centre, 8.00pmLocal heroes of the Latin American scene, perfect for listening or dancing!£5.00 (£3.00) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

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Saturday 8 JulyCASTLEGATE SINGERS SUMMER CONCERTAll Saints Church, 7.30pmIncluding guests, the Cockermouth Music Centre Wind Band.£6.00 (£4.00) from Billy Bowman's or at the door

Friday 14 JulyA Town Twinning event, featuring, from Marvejols

LES PETITS CHANTEURS de NOTRE DAMEChrist Church, 7.30pmAn international concert of music, together with Cockermouth's Castlegate Singers.Donations invited

Friday 14 JulyLive & Local

DIS BANDKirkgate Centre, 8.00pmA West Cumbrian sextet playing in a modern jazz style.£5.00 (£3.00) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Saturday 15 JulyMOUTHFULLKirkgate Centre, 8.00pm"A joyful explosion of sonic grafitti': innovative, exciting & original a-capella music£8.00 (£6.00) from KC & Billy Bowman's VOiCE WORKSHOP from 1 - 4pm, £6 (£2 off evening performance)

Friday 28 JulyPromoted by C/mth Town Council, Kirkgate Centre & Solway Arts

T J JOHNSON's JAzz & BLUES BANDKirkgate Centre, 8.00pmWonderful young musicians, a versatile & outstanding band!£7.50 (£6.00 - Solway Arts; £3.00 u18) from TIC, KC & Billy Bowman's

EAST MEETS WEST WEEKEND - Kirkgate Centre, 8pm

supported by Cockermouth Civic Trust

Sunday 23 JulyTHE DHOAD GYPSIES

OF RAJASTHANCreating an atmosphere of magical

enchantment, an extavaganza of sound, a whirlwind of glittering,

shimmering colours & dance!

Saturday 22 JulyTHE OXFORD

CONCERT PARTYEurope's only Baroque

& Tango orchestra! 300 years of music from

around the world

£10 (£5) ea concert from TIC, KC & Billy Bowman'sBuy one, get tickets for the other concert at HALF PRiCE

Saturday 17 JuneCockermouth Carnival Committee presents

COCKERMOUTH CHILDREN'S CARNIVALA fun day for the whole family!!Carnival Float Judging from 12.30, Procession at 1.00pm from South Street around town to Memorial Gardens. Funfair and stalls on Memorial Gardens.Free, donations invited for carnival funds

Friday - Saturday, 30 June - 1 JulyWOOLFEST 2006 - Celebrating Nature's Finest FibresMitchell's Lakeland Livestock Centre, 10.00am to 5.00pmA national show, featuring a great range of stands, exhibitors and workshops. Call 016974 78707 for more information.FRIDAY, 7pm - 9.30pm: SPIN-IN - Bring your wheel!£5 (£4.00), accompanied children free

Saturday 1 JulyMade in CuMbria FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETMarket Place, 9.30am to 2.30pmThe finest local produce, plus music & magic from the Bayou Rhythm Kings & Martiny's MagicMARTINY'S MAGIC WORKSHOP, Kirkgate Centre, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Saturday 1 July WOW!!! Day @ URCUnited Reformed Church, 10.00am to 4.00pmFun-filled activities for children & young people, including inflatables, sumo suits, face painting, craft activities. Refreshments available.Free

Saturday - Sunday, 1 - 2 JulyFairfield Junior School

ART FESTIVALFairfield Junior School, Gallowbarrow, Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm Featuring a wide range of art and work by local artists.

Saturday 29 JulyCockermouth Agricultural Society

COCKERMOUTH AGRICULTURAL SHOWFitz Fields, from 10.00amThe traditional Show, with animals, machinery, crafts, vintage cars & engines, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, a band & children's entertainment - a wonderful family day out!£4 (£2)

Saturday 5 AugustMade in CuMbria FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETMarket Place, 9.30am to 2.30pmGreat local produce & crafts, plus street entertainment - a fine day out!

COCKERMOUTH CASTLEGuided Visits with Mary Bradbury

A very special opportunity - the Castle is only open during the Cockermouth Festival, by kind permission of Lady Egremont.

£2.00 from TIC onlyLIMITED PLACES - EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Tuesday 4 July 2.30pmThursday 6 July 6.30pmFriday 7 July 2.30pmTuesday 11 July 2.30pmThursday 13 July 6.30pmFriday 14 July 2.30pmTuesday 18 July 2.30pmThursday 20 July 6.30pmFriday 21 July 2.30pm

HERITAGE WALKSwith Blue Badge Guide, Diana Stewart, £2.00 ea

WALKABOUT COCKERMOUTH Tuesday 4 July & Tuesday 20 July, 2.00pm from the TIC

A STROLL UP THE RIVER COCKERTuesday 11 July & Thursday, 27 July

2.00pm from the Lakeland Sheep & Wool Centre

TOWN HERITAGE TRAILAbeautifulwalkaroundallthenooksandcrannies.

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Monday 19 JuneFilm: TSOTSI (15)A young Johannesburg street thug finds himself burdened with a young baby after hijacking a car.Kirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£4 (£3) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Monday 26 JuneFilm: THE THREE BURIALS (15)An exquisite modern-day western, revolving around the accidental killing of a Mexican immigrant.Kirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£4 (£3) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Thursday 29 JuneNorth Country Theatre 10th Anniversary

THE 39 STEPSAn adaptation of John Buchan's classic tale, regarded as NCT's best in a long series of 'ripping yarns'.Kirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£7.00 (£5.50) from KC, TIC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Monday 3 JulyFilm: THE WHITE COUNTESS (PG)The final great film from the Merchant-Ivory partnership. Kirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£4 (£3) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Monday 17 JulyFilm: THE SQUID & THE WHALE (15)Acutely observed comedy-drama, with Jeff DanielsKirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£4 (£3) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Wednesday 26 JulyPromoted by Cockermouth Town Council, Solway Arts & the Kirkgate CentreLibrary Touring Theatre Company presents

EDUCATING RITAWilly Russell's delightful, award-winning comedy returns to the stage, with Roger Cook & Jane Collins as the captivating Rita.Kirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£7.00 (£5.50) from KC, TIC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Monday 31 JulyFilm: PARADISE NOW (15)Controversial contender for Best Foreign Language Oscar, this great Palestinian film tackles it's difficult subject in an even-handed & illuminating way.Kirkgate Centre, 8.00pm£4 (£3) from KC & Billy Bowman's Music Shop

Saturday 24 JuneCockermouth Committee of The Children's Society

OPEN GARDENS1.00 - 5.00pmAccess to a wonderful variety of gardens to be found around town. Teas served at Christ Church.£3 to all gardens, Tickets from The Linden Tree & participating gardens

Thursday 6 JulyWORDSWORTH HOUSE GARDEN TOURWordsworth House, from noon, featuring: HERBSVisit our wonderful 18th Century garden in the company of gardener Amanda Thackeray - a mixture of vegetables, herbs, flowering plants & fruit trees that supply the working 1770's kitchen. Max: 30 people.Normal admission charges apply/NT Members +£1

Wednesday 12 JulyJ. B. BANKS - 170 Years!Market PlaceAn invitation to visit the renowned ironmongers & locksmiths.

Saturday 15 JulyWORDSWORTH QUiLTERS SUMMER EXHiBiTiON

A HOST OF QUILTS!United Reformed Church, 10.00am to 4.30pm, Admission £1

Promoted by Cockermouth Town Council, Solway Arts & the Kirkgate Centre

SATURDAY SHOWTIMEIn & around town from 10.30am1 July Bayou Rhythm Kings Jazz Band (Mkt Place)8 July Cockermouth Mechanics Band (Main Street)15 July Dearham Brass Band (URC Forecourt)22 July Lazy River Jazz Band (Main Street)29 July Segretta Stompers Jazz Band (Main Street)

Promoted by Cockermouth Town Council, Solway Arts & the Kirkgate Centre

CHILDREN'S & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT1 July Market Place, from 10.30am MARTINY'S MAGIC K/gate Centre, 1.30pm MARTiNY'S MAGiC WORKSHOP 8 July Victoria Hall, from 10.30am TWO HIGH ACROBATICS Victoria Hall, 1.30pm CiRCUS SKiLLS WORKSHOP15 July Victoria Hall, from 10.30am Prof CRUMBLE'S PUNCH & JUDY K/Gate Centre 1.30pm THE STORY TREE22 July Victoria Hall, 10.30am LEMPEN PUPPETS Victoria Hall, 1.30pm LEMPEN PUPPETS WORKSHOP29 July Victoria Hall, from 10.30am MARTINY'S MAGIC Victoria Hall, 1.30pm MARTiNY'S MAGiC WORKSHOPAn open door - come in, be amused and entertained - FREE

FILM, DRAMA TOWN EVENTS - Free VISITS & WALKS

Promoted by Cockermouth Town Council & Solway Arts

Monday - Wednesday, 10 - 12 JulySTORYTELLING IN SCHOOLSSunday 9 JulySTORYTELLING EVENINGVictoria Hall, 8.00pmA superb evening of all-round entertainment, with special storytellers Taffy Thomas (Grasmere), John Wheeler (Scotland) & Peter Chand (Sikh). Free, tickets from TIC

Saturday 15 JulyTHE STORY TREE - An Interactive storytelling experience!Creating stories from your imagination. Drop in & out. Bring messy clothes!Kirkgate Centre, 1.30 - 4.30pm

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