Events & Activities 2010

in Carlisle's Parks and Green Spaces

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Carlisle City Council’s wonderful parks and green spaces host a wide variety of events and activities throughout the year. The following upcoming events are all FREE unless otherwise stated.

Saturday 3 July
Talkin Tarn Regatta, 9am to 5pm. Come and watch as Talkin Tarn Amateur Rowing Club host their famous annual regatta.

Monday 5 July
Guided walk in Melbourne Park, 6.30pm. Join the Friends of Melbourne Park for a pleasant evening stroll. Meet at Botcherby Community Centre at 6.30pm for some light refreshments - the walk will start at 7pm and last approximately one hour.

Tuesday 6 July
Tuesday Trundle - High Stand, near Armathwaite, 10am. Approximately 3.8 miles of 'medium' grade walking, estimated to take around 2 - 2½ hours. Meet at High Stand car park. (Grid. Ref: NY 496 484)

Monday 12 July
River Petteril clean-up and litter pick at Melbourne Park, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Help the Friends of Melbourne Park, Eden Rivers Trust and Carlisle City Council clean up the river and its surroundings in Melbourne Park. Meet at the BMX track near the centre of the park. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.

Wednesday 14 July
Health Walk at Stanwix Bank and Etterby, 1pm. Meet in front of The Sands Centre, Carlisle, for this easy graded one hour guided walk, suitable for pushchairs. (Grid. Ref: NY 402 563)

Saturday 24 July to Sunday 1 August (inclusive)
Love Parks Week. Nine days of events and activities for all ages and interests across the parks and green spaces of Carlisle, including:

• Poetry Picnic in the Park
• Jazz Picnic in the Park
• Grow it. Cook it. Eat it - down on the allotment
• Nature in the Park
• Flicks in Bitts
• Tai Chi in the Park
• Pedal in the Park
• Guided Walks and lots more!

Contact 01228 618594 or view information here. 

Wednesday 28 July
Lakes Alive 'Into the Woods' at Talkin Tarn - 2pm to 7pm. A nature trail with a difference as your woodland visit comes alive with strolling performances, shows and installations for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday 18 September
Wetland bulb planting at Hammond's Pond, 10am. Meet outside the café and join the Friends of Hammond's Pond to plant bulbs ready for Spring.

Friday 29 October
Halloween at Hammond's Pond - 5pm to 7pm. Meet outside the café and join the Friends of Hammond's Pond for Halloween treats. There may be a small charge for this event.

Sunday 31 October
Halloween Trembling Tales and Trails at Talkin Tarn. Please contact Talkin Tarn Country Park on 016977 3129 for further details nearer the time. There may be a small charge for this event.

Saturday 6 November
Carlisle Fireshow at Bitts Park. The greatest Fireshow in the North. A fantastic 'circus' themed show set to music and featuring a pyrotechnic display and fireworks second to none.

Saturday 27 November to Sunday 5 December
National Tree Week. A great chance to help your local environment by planting trees. Please see www.carlisle.gov.uk or phone 01228 618510 for further details nearer the time.

Saturdays and Sundays 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 December
Santa's Grotto, Talkin Tarn, 11am to 3pm. Please contact Talkin Tarn Country Park on 016977 3129 for further details nearer the time. There may be a small charge for this event.

More information

Park Walks are short, free guided walks around Carlisle's hidden gems at a pace that suits you. Guided Health Walks off er the first steps to a healthier lifestyle with a programme of free, easy one hour walks. All are on good paths but please wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.

Tuesday Trundles provide opportunities for longer, harder walks for those who are ready for more exertion. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing suited to the weather. For further information about these or future walks, please contact Carlisle City Council on 01228 817370.

All event details are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without notice.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the safety of people participating in the events, individuals do so at their own risk. For more information about any of the events or activities, or about any of Carlisle's parks and green spaces, please look at www.carlisle.gov.uk or phone Carlisle City Council on 01228 817200.

Where possible, please walk or travel by public transport. For information, please contact North East and Cumbria Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.travelinenortheast.info