Five minutes of your day could change the course of a child or young person’s life. Please read and share. Brilliant to see The Sunday Times covering PANDAS today, showcasing the reasons why increased awareness of these devastating post-infectious conditions is critical.

Great mention in the Express this weekend for Kirkby Stephen: 'The beautiful UK market town on the edge of the Lake District that’s best for walking'. orlo.uk/J0ziZ?

The annual Westmorland Dales Festival is back! 📅 Sat 27 - Sun 28 July 2024 The festival celebrates the landscape, heritage & community spirit of the Westmorland Dales 🙌 👉 Guided walks • Local delicacies • Local artists and makers. westmorlanddalesfestival.org 📸 Paul Harris

We are currently seeking dance artists to take part in our autumn 2025 and spring 2026 season 💃 This is a fantastic opportunity to tour existing work to rural areas, with extensive benefits and support from the RTDI team! More Info: buff.ly/3VugQdb

📢 JOB KLAXON 📢 We’re looking for a Community Programmer to join our team, working with schools, libraries and community venues … full details on our website highlightsnorth.co.uk/about-us/vacan… #Jobs #RuralTouring #Cumbria #CountyDurham #Northumberland

Liam Gallagher Help get dillon home. #finddillonduffy

Two new shows announced this week with Le Vent du Nord on November 13th and Kiki Dee & #CarmeloLuggeri on March 29th (2025). Tickets on sale now!

Catch our fab #westmorlanddalesfestival art & craft workshops on Sat 27 & Sun 28 July & have a go at something new! We’re thrilled Lakeland Arts Ursula Hurst & CumbriaWildlifeTrust artist in residence Julia Garner will be here to share their skills & help you make fantastic art!🧵

Ursula Hurst KSCA Kate Lynch Design & make your own flag with local artist/illustrator Ursula Hurst & Kirkby Stephen Community Arts, KS Club 11am-3pm, Sat 27 July. Your flags will join an installation showing people’s hopes & dreams for their community, part of Ursula’s Drawing Hope project. No need to book

Visit our website for the latest events in Eden from Highlights Rural Touring which is blossoming with laughter, music and creativity and dance. orlo.uk/tugqm

It's another busy week at BlueJam! We're super excited to be starting our new MiniJam session on Tuesday (a lively session for toddlers and pre-schoolers with music, movement, instruments and more!) - do let Sara know if you'll be there ([email protected]).

Astonishing play and in #KirkbyStephen on Wednesday 16 October. #RuralTouring Highlights Rural Touring KSCA

Calling all theatremakers: rural touring needs you! PITCH UP offers an exclusive opportunity to pitch your show to touring schemes from across the UK. Find out more: bit.ly/3SByVEP #opportunity #artists #ruraltouring #applynow #pitchup Arts Council England

🎥 Meet David Nellist, who plays Len—an ex-miner, Labour activist, and die-hard Newcastle United fan in #LoveItIfWeBeatThem! ⚽ Hear him talk about his character's journey & what audiences can expect from this critically acclaimed play. 🎭 🎟️ emmersonandward.com/love-it

📢 Job Klaxon 📢 We’re looking for a General Manager to join our small team. Deadline for applications Wed 23 October. More information highlightsnorth.co.uk/about-us/vacan… #RuralTouring #ACEFunded #Recruitment #Cumbria #CountyDurham #Northumberland

Really pleased to share that I’ll be on BBC Radio 6 Music tonight at 8pm chatting with Kate Lynch from Highlights Rural Touring about the amazing organisation that is the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme 🧵

📢 Last night our Artistic Director Kate Lynch talked all things #RuralTouring with Tom Raine on BBC Radio 6 Music … listen again at 1:07:30 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… Arts Council England Arts Council England, North NRTF Rural Touring

I’ve just saved a lot of money on that Iceland trip. #KirkbyStephen

And it’s TONIGHT at Kirkby Club! #LoveIt #KirkbyStephen Emmerson & Ward Productions Highlights Rural Touring #RuralTouring #LetsCreate

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on the #LoveItIfWeBeatThem tour across the North! We loved sharing this play about football, politics, & Northern pride. Huge thanks to Live Theatre, Nat. Football Museum Arts Council England, North, The National Lottery & our amazing cast & crew! 🙌 #UntilNextTime