Waterstones Story Time Wednesdays
Every Wednesday we will be hosting our popular story time sessions in-store! Fun and free for all ages! 2PM Every Wednesday in the school holidays!
Manga Art Competition
IT’S BACK! Our Manga competition is back again for 2025! Submissions close on September 1st, with category winners announced shortly after! Draw something from your favourite manga or create some OC! Under 14 & 14+ categories! Rules are simple, no NSFW or AI images.
Children’s Art Contest – Draw Your Favourite Book
This summer we are holding our FIRST ever children’s Art Competition! There are three categories; Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-12 Ages: 13-16 The rules are simple; draw a picture inspired by your favourite Book, Manga or Comic and submit it by 1st September to be in with a chance of winning! Winner and runners up art […]
Steve Dixon’s Rhyme Time!
In association with World Fun Fair Month we are pleased to announce that local author Steve Dixon will be at Sketch and Sip on 1st September
Baton Of Hope Cumbria
The baton of hope tour is visiting 20 locations across the UK as part of the UKs biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative. We are proud that we have brought this important event to Cumbria as we have one of the highest suicide rates in the country. The Tour is a Baton relay which is […]
Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
This year’s Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 16 November. The switch-on will take place at 5pm.
Carlisle Fireshow
The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will be the 36th Fireshow event to be held. It is the biggest event in the region expected to attract more than 35,000 spectators. This year’s event is organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd. Taste Cumbria will be bringing its food and drink festival to the […]
Armed Forces Week: Service of Thanksgiving
Organised by Carlisle Cathedral, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, and The Royal British Legion (Carlisle and Stanwix branch), with funding from Cumberland Council, this service of thanksgiving will feature poems, readings, and memories from those who served in the war, read by representatives from the veteran and wider community as well as hymns chosen by […]
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper plus raffle with some great prizes
The Sawmill Burger Night
The Sawmill Farm Shop and Cafe is opening on Saturday 21st May between 1800-2030 serving a variety of delicious burgers – with all meat sourced from the Wasdale valley!
