A new initiative
We are currently putting together a summer festival of events in Eden – we call it it’s BEST IN EDEN. The festival aims to bring together big and established local events such as Potfest, Lakes Alive and Langwathby Scarecrows for example, with new events, activities, workshops and courses. All those, that take place during July and August, will now fall under our new festival banner of BEST IN EDEN – the aim being to both sell and celebrate.
An important aspect of this initiative is that it is not simply an arts festival, it is a cultural celebration – and culture includes a varied and exciting range of activities; such as cookery, walks, cycling etc.
We are still putting the programme together, so if you know of an event or activity that you think qualifies as BEST IN EDEN, then let us know before the end of March. But we don’t want to create yet another ‘what’s on’ list (we do one already!) – we’re looking for the ‘special’ events, aiming to show the cultural richness of our district in all its variety, to promote what’s BEST IN EDEN.
This project is being undertaken with the support of the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald celebrating its 150th year as – best in Eden.
Use the form below to submit your event details.
Event submission form
Please contact us on enquiries@edenarts.co.uk or call 01768 899444 with your suggestions, or for further details.
Malcolm Saville Weekend
Friday 30 July to Monday 2 August 2010 “I’ve got a secret hiding place under the bridge. I often play in
there. The water makes a big noise, but I like it …. Would you care to
see it?” (Mary on page 93 Armada Paperback 1963 edition) Strangers at
Snowfell Malcolm Saville
Outline programme: We will be exploring the beautiful hill country around
Shap in Cumbria. This was the setting for one of Malcolm Saville’s
Jillies books, Strangers at Snowfell. This is primarily a walking weekend.
The Saturday walk will be about 8 miles long and the Sunday one about 6
miles and will involve visiting some of the locations mentioned in the
book. We will also explore the wider area and locations that Malcolm
Saville could have developed for further plots! This is our second visit to
the area and readers will be pleased to know that the location of the
signal box will be revealed this time! This weekend will appeal to walkers
and we will complete two walks over the weekend and visit the surrounding
landscape and location for the Jillies adventure. Walking for the most
part is over easy-going in stout footwear, but an ability to negotiate
stiles is desirable. There is a third ‘option’ day (Monday) with a
short, flat, cycle ride or a walk near Keswick around Derwentwater
(including a boat trip).
Malcolm Saville’s book ‘Strangers at Snowfell’ was set in the middle
of winter (not unlike the one we experienced in 2009/2010) we will visit in
the height of the summer – so we hope that our group do not become snow
bound like the Jillies ! more information on the Malcom Saville Society website.