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SUMMARY:Penrith Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:If it’s broken\, don’t bin it – fix it – at the free Penrith Repair Café. Our volunteers will try to help you repair your item if possible. \nDrop in for a chat over tea\, coffee and cake – free but donations welcome. \nEntrance is via the rear car park of the Old Fire Station – directions. \nThanks to Eden Arts for use of the venue.
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/penrith-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Eden Arts\, The Old Fire Station\, Bridge Lane\,\, Penrith\, CA11 8HY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Morning with Swifts at Penrith Library
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Penrith Library & Penrith Swift Group will be running a morning of swift themed activities  \nThe Swift nest boxes at Penrith Library hold a particularly significant place within our hearts so the library and Penrith Swift Group are dedicating the morning to a series of swift-themed activities including the creation of swift mobiles\, colouring activities and sharing of information about these remarkable birds. Free drop in activity led by Penrith Swift Group.  \nAbout Penrith Swift Group: The Group has been set up with the support of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the North Cumbria RSPB group. It aims to record bird numbers and nests\, help protect traditional nest sites and engage with the local community to encourage swift awareness.  \nGood to know: \n\nAges: Family friendly\, with crafts for children!\nBooking Information: No need to book\, just turn up!\nAccessibility: wheelchair accessible (lift) \,accessible toilets\n\nCheck out other events taking place for Penrith’s Great Big Green Week on PACT’s website: https://www.penrithact.org.uk/events/great-big-green-week-2026/ 
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/a-morning-with-swifts-at-penrith-library/
LOCATION:Penrith Library\, St Andrews Church Yard\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA11 7YA
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
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SUMMARY:BlueJam Poetry Garden Celebration - “From Grey to Green!”
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, BlueJam will be celebrating the new design of their poetry garden! \nFun for all at BlueJam’s “Grey to Green” celebration in their poetry garden! With mini poetry and craft workshops\, live music\, a swopshop for seeds\, plants and books\, volunteer sign-up stand and refreshments at our cafe-style tables. \nAbout BlueJam Arts: an innovative community music and arts organisation based in Penrith\, Cumbria\, dedicated to fostering creativity\, wellbeing\, and community engagement through workshops\, performances\, and projects. \nGood to know: \nAges: Family-friendly\, suitable for all \nBooking Information: No need to book\, just turn up! \nAccessibility: Outside event\, wheelchair accessible. Toilet with handrails.
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/bluejam-poetry-garden-celebration-from-grey-to-green/
LOCATION:BlueJam Arts Space\, Mostyn Hall\, Friargate\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA11 7XR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="BlueJam Arts CIC":MAILTO:jilly@bluejamarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:A Greener Great Salkeld
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Great Salkeld Nature Group are running a family-friendly afternoon to bring their local community ‘Together for Good’. \nJoin Great Salkeld Nature Group for a family-friendly afternoon of nature activities and information\, including a variety of stalls\, a plant sale\, local produce\, nature crafts and homemade refreshments kindly provided by volunteers. \nThe stalls will feature information on insects and invertabrates\, foraging\, uses of wild plants\, bird boxes and bug hotels\, ways to record wildlife\, removing invasive species\, textile repairs and more. \nActivities for kids will include nature crafts and easy wildlife identification. \nThere will be a sign up form on the day for information about future events (such as guided walks) to be put on by Great Salkeld Nature Group. \nGood to know: \n\nAges: All ages welcomed!\nNo booking required – just drop in anytime.\nAccessibility: Wheelchair accessible.\n\nCheck out other events taking place for Penrith’s Great Big Green Week on PACT’s website: https://www.penrithact.org.uk/events/great-big-green-week-2026/
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/a-greener-great-salkeld/
LOCATION:Great Salkeld Village Hall\, Great Salkeld\, Penrith\, CA11 9LW
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
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SUMMARY:Herb Garden Tours at Acorn Bank\, Sundays May-Aug
DESCRIPTION:GUIDED HERB GARDEN TOURS. Every Sunday from May 3rd to August 9th (except for June 7th)\, at 12noon and 2pm. Each tour will last for 1 hour. \nJoin a tour around the largest medicinal herb collection in the National Trust’s care. With over 275 varieties\, you’ll hear stories about this special collection of plants that we grow and why we grow them. Free with normal admission.
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/herb-garden-tours-at-acorn-bank-sundays-may-aug/
LOCATION:Acorn Bank\, Acorn Bank\, Temple Sowerby\, near Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA10 1SP
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SUMMARY:Bioblitz and Breakfast at Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Cumbria Wildlife Trust invites you to Cold Springs for a brilliant morning of Moths\, Minibeasts\, and Muffins! \nOver hot drinks and delicious breakfast pastries\, you will be getting up close and personal with our local wildlife. Local expert Guy Broome will be on hand to open up the night’s moth traps\, revealing the amazing nocturnal friends hiding inside. \nAfter breakfast\, grab a net and head out on a guided Bug Hunt! All equipment is provided\, and you will learn how to identify your finds\, understand how to record them for vital scientific data\, and help map the ‘new nature’ moving into the reserve. \nThis event is free of charge and everyone is invited!  \nMeet at Cold Springs Wildlife Garden – What3words: blazed.rationed.initial \n 
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/arragons-try-an-e-bike-for-great-big-green-week/
LOCATION:Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve\, Cold Springs Wildlife Garden\, Scaws Drive\, Penrith\, CA11 8EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumbria Wildlife Trust":MAILTO:AmiS@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T160000
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UID:2249-1781445600-1781452800@www.penrithact.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Big Green Poetry Scene
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Dave Cryer & Penrith Writers invite you to a green-themed poetry open mic! \nDave Cryer & Penrith Writers will be hosting an open mic poetry session in St Andrew’s Churchyard. Just turn up with your Big Green poems and grab a slot before we begin. Bring a picnic blanket or chair for poems in the open air! \nGood to know: \n\nAges: Suitable for all. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.\nBooking Information: No need to book\, just turn up!\nAccessibility: Outside event\, accessible toilets in Penrith Library\nRainy day back-up: Find us in Penrith Library \n\nCheck out other events taking place for Penrith’s Great Big Green Week on PACT’s website: https://www.penrithact.org.uk/events/great-big-green-week-2026/ 
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/the-big-green-poetry-scene/
LOCATION:St Andrews Churchyard\, St Andrew’s Churchyard\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA11 7YA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Great Big Green Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T213000
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CREATED:20260528T074928Z
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UID:2562-1782500400-1782509400@www.penrithact.org.uk
SUMMARY:The People's Emergency Briefing Screening - Penrith
DESCRIPTION:For more information on the screening visit our dedicated webpage: https://www.penrithact.org.uk/events/peoples-emergency-briefing/ \nTo be taken straight to the ticket booking page follow this link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/114374 \nWe hope to see you there
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/pact-event-the-peoples-emergency-briefing-screening-penrith/
LOCATION:Penrith Parish Centre\, St Andrews Place\, Penrith\, CA11 7XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,PACT Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000
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SUMMARY:The 2nd Great Stainton Balsam Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join PACT in pulling out invasive Himalayan Balsam along the River Eamont\, near Stainton. \nPlease use what3words trickster.joked.amplifier to find the meeting place (where the footpath to the river joins the A592). \nThere is very limited parking ONLY on the lay-by next to the footpath so please arrive by bus at Rheged (a short walk) or lift-share\, if possible. Do not obstruct the lay-by opposite! \nPlease wear protective clothing (long sleeves\, long trousers\, gloves) and sturdy footwear. Be prepared for spending the day outside – you may need a raincoat. \nPlease also bring lunch\, snacks\, drinks etc.\, and we will provide the cake! \nBooking link here – https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GOJH
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/the-2nd-great-stainton-balsam-bash/
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