Borderlines: Vaseem Khan and Charlie Higson in Conversation
Join us for an in conversation event with two bestselling and award-winning writers, and official authors of brand-new books set in the world of the one and only James Bond. The two will discuss their different takes on 007, their personal history with the franchise and what it feels like to put their unique stamp […]
The Shaddongate Uprising 1826
Mark tells the tragic and largely forgotten story of the 1826 Shaddongate election riot. This was sparked by prospective Tory parliamentary candidate Sir Philip Musgrave visiting Shaddongate to canvass support from one of the area’s few eligible voters. At the time, Shaddongate was home to many hand-loom weavers, including Scottish and Irish migrants, who were […]
Reverend Theodore Bayley Hardy VC, DSO, MC
Chester is keen to tell the astonishing story of this modest Cumbrian vicar’s exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice in the First World War. Reverend Theodore Bayley Hardy VC, DSO, MC was the most decorated non-combatant in the First World War. He won the top three gallantry awards inside nine month and didn’t even carry a gun. […]
Jacob Polley Poetry Reading
Award-winning Carlisle born poet Jacob Polley will be reading from his forthcoming ‘Selected Poems’ followed by a Q & A session in Cakes and Ale, Carlisle.
Author Signing with Kirstie Pelling
Joins us as we celebrate the release of Kirstie Pelling’s latest novel, Sink or Swim with a signing at 11am on Sunday 17th May.
Poetry Reading with Kerry Darbishire and Kelly Davis
An evening of beautiful poetry centred on nature, landscape, memory and love from two prominent local poets.
Dr Tim Gregory on ‘Going Nuclear’
Join Bookends for a fascinating talk with nuclear scientist and rising star Dr Tim Gregory as he discusses the benefits of nuclear energy. This visionary book urges us to rethink the path to net zero, arguing that the solution to climate change lies not simply in replacing fossil fuels with renewables, but in fully embracing […]
The Gladiatorial World – Beastly Combat and Arena Insights
Dr John Pearce – The Gladiatorial World – Beastly combat and Arena Insights Dr Pearce will reveal the reality of gladiatorial spectacles using recent research, new discoveries and older finds that show the uncomfortable reality of death and mutilation faced in the Roman arena. John will focus on the discovery of the ‘lion in the […]
Stanwix
Stephen will deliver an informative talk on Stanwix; it is an area of Carlisle he knows well, and he has extensively researched its history and characters. Start time: 7pm Finish time: 8.30pm (approximately) Entrance fee: £4 for members; £6 for non-members, including refreshments. Pay on the door.
Forgiveness – The 2026 Living Word Conference
A three-day conference at a Carlisle city centre church will explore the theme of forgiveness The Living Word conference, at St John the Evangelist Church on London Road, will focus on how best to face up to the challenge we all face of forgiving those who hurt us, escaping the weight of personal guilt, and […]
