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 […]
Summer International Market
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental treats in the city centre. Stalls will be open between: Thursday 21 August: 9am-6pm Friday 22 August: 9am-6pm Saturday 23 August: 9am-6pm Sunday 24 August: 10am-5pm Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August: 10am-5pm The event will include a great selection of arts, crafts […]
Benefits
Forming in 2019 and consisting of Kingsley Hall on vocals and Robbie Major on synths, beats and noise, Benefits quickly evolved into a group that aims to merge noise, house, hip hop, industrial rock, electronica, and an angry social media feed to get it’s point across. A resolutely DIY outfit they have managed to gain […]
Wolfgang Flür (ex Kraftwerk)
Wolfgang Flür, iconic member of Kraftwerk’s classic lineup from 1974’s Autobahn to 1986’s Electric Café, appears with his highly anticipated new album, TIMES. Set for release on 28th March 2025, this independent album showcases his continued evolution as a solo artist and features collaborations with some of the biggest names in electronic and synth-pop music. […]
Organ Recital With Victoria Ulriksen
About the artist: Victoria Ulriksen (b. 2006) studies organ in her bachelor’s degree at the Norwegian Academy of Music with cantor and professor Kåre Nordstoga, and fortepiano and modern piano with professor emerita Liv Glaser. From 2024, she will also study organ in parallel on the HMT Leipzig with professor dr. Martin Schmeding. She regularly […]
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
The Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir
Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir, formed in the 1890’s, is Scotland’s oldest and longest running male voice choir. Kirkintilloch is situated at the foot of the Campsie Fells on the Forth and Clyde Canal eight miles north of Glasgow. The choir first performed more than 126 years ago. Today the men who proudly follow in the […]
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 […]
