Borderlines: Eleanor Tweddell – Another Door Opens
Struggling with change? Author and change specialist, Eleanor Tweddell, will share insights from her book, Another Door Opens, and introduce the five practical steps to help you move forward with confidence and creativity. “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” (Mary Shelley, Frankenstein) Author Eleanor Tweddell invites you […]
Borderlines: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening of poetry and performance. From nervous newbies to seasoned pros, all levels of experience welcome. Set against the bookish backdrop of Cakes & Ale café, this relaxed evening offers the chance for local poets to share their work. From nervous newbies to seasoned pros, there’s a spot on the podium […]
Borderlines: M W Craven and Abir Mukherjee in Conversation
Join award-winning crime authors, M W Craven & Abir Mukherjee, for an evening of thrilling conversation. They will discuss their hit novels and new and upcoming releases. Borderlines Book Festival is delighted to present an evening with M.W. Craven of Poe and Tilly fame, and Abir Mukherjee, author of Wyndham Banerjee series, and, of Hunted, […]
Borderlines: L J Ross
International best-selling author, L J Ross, will chat about her upcoming novel, Berwick which is the 24th DCI Ryan novel. In it, our hero faces his most gruelling, personal case yet as his beloved wife Anna stands accused of murder. Louise Ross, known by her pen name LJ Ross, has 30+ best selling titles to […]
Power Autonomous Wireless Sensors, A More Sustainable Path to a Carbon-Free Future
Self-powered sensing is redefining how we monitor critical infrastructure —offering a smarter, safer, and more sustainable path to a carbon-free future. This seminar introduces power-autonomous wireless sensor networks that operate without batteries or wiring by harvesting ambient energy from airflow and mechanical motion. Deployed in challenging environments like offshore wind turbines, gas pipelines, and advanced […]
An Evening of French Choral Classics
The Solway Singers present an evening of French Choral Classics on Saturday 15 November 2025 at 7:30pm, at St Cuthbert’s Church, Blackfriars Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8HB. The programme features Durufle’s Requiem and his Four Motets, along with Poulenc’s Gloria, Widor’s Surrexit a Mortuis, and Dupre’s Laudate Dominum. Early bird tickets are available online for […]
Carlisle Citadel Railway Station Guided Tours
You will first meet for a power point presentation that will be given in The County Hotel. If it is your first visit to this hotel, go early to see the Royal Doulton tiled ceilings and passageway and two impressive fireplaces in what was a Billiards Room c1894. Following the presentation, you will then walk […]
Quiz night with Pie And Pea Supper
Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper at Houghton Village Hall, Saturday 18th October. Tickets are on sale at Houghton Village Store
The Carlisle Teenage Market
These budding entrepreneurs, performers and tastemakers are set to dazzle you with their creativity – it’s not to be missed! Part market, part music festival, 100% high energy! Expect one-of-a kind jewellery, bespoke bags, 3D printed gadgets, tasty bakes and much more. Opening times: 10am-3.30pm Free entry* and open to all, see you there! The […]
Carlisle City Ghost Tours
Tours last for approximately one and a half hours through the historic streets of Carlisle city centre. Please note this tour does not go into any buildings or under the railway station. Tours are recommended for ages 14+ (those under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult). Tours start at 8pm from the […]
