Included in this section are individual events happening in Matterdale and at the bottom you will find links to on-going activities and other Village Halls in the area.
Upcoming Events
Thu, 02 DecMatterdale EndIt's Christmas sing a long film night with Mama Mia! Feel free to dig out your sparkly spandex and thigh length boots, your favourite Abba outfits and channel your inner Agnetha/Bjoern/Benny/the other one!
Multiple DatesFri, 03 DecDockrayWant to get outside, have fun with friends, exercise and keep fit? Why not come along to our new weekly Fitness Class on Fridays at 12 noon on the meadow at The Royal.
Sat, 04 DecDockrayOur speaker on this occasion will be Dr Jane Shaw and her presentation is titled ‘Truths and Myths – Discover the health benefits of Yoga’. Join live at The Royal or by Zoom - details below.
Sat, 04 DecDockrayLots of lovely locally made gifts that will make your Christmas just perfect. At The Royal Hotel in Dockray you will find a whole raft of beautiful things you always you knew you and your friends and family always needed! See below for what's on sale.
Sun, 12 DecDockrayOpen fire on your chestnuts it's time for Father Quizmass. David and Yve will be your hosts, hopefully donning some festive costumes and spreading seasoning of great tides.
Sun, 19 DecWatermillockJoin in a fun filled afternoon of festive activities suitable for both adults and children including creative crafts, bingo and a table quiz. There will also be a visit from Santa who will have a present for each child who joins the celebrations. See More for ticket prices and details
Sun, 19 DecMatterdaleThe Crofts' Matterdale Steel Band will make a guest appearance. There is no Carol Service in Matterdale Church.
Fri, 24 DecDockrayGet all your baking done before Christmas....the theme for the bake off is Christmas Eve Pie! It could be sweet or savoury - you decide. Deliver bakes to The Royal by 4pm, results announced at 4.30/5pm
Fri, 31 DecDockrayCome and join all your lovely neighbours to kick 2021 out the door and bring in the new year with some overdue celebrations. There will be music in the bar.
Sat, 01 JanDockrayNo set route, we'll decide on the day depending on what weather is thrown at us. Couple of hours fresh air after the excesses of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Sun, 23 JanDockrayA game based entirely based on random die rolls, with no skill involved, Beetle is an oldie but a goodie. A great game enjoyed by all ages. Come together to battle out the Beetles. Link to how it works below. Please register to join.
Sun, 30 JanDockrayQuiz masters to be announced. The first in person quiz in October was lots of fun with newcomers from Glenridding and a very tight race to the finish with winners Clive, Linda, Anna and Steve winning by just one point. But of course The Wheel of Misfortune was the real winner of the day :)
Sat, 26 FebDockrayPeter Crofts is in the process of building a line up of local folk musicians and singers for all of us to enjoy. If you've attended one of Peter's folk evenings in past you know they are simply the best. Thanks Tina. More details will follow below as they emerge.
Sun, 27 MarDockrayQuiz masters to be revealed.........
Matterdale NatureWatch
Matterdale's own NatureWatch group has been set up with the aims of having fun observing and sharing observations of the flora and fauna of the valley, building a picture of the biodiversity of the area and sharing the information with the Cumbria Biodiveristy Data Centre. The group has been set up on Nextdoor to share photos and information of what, where and when species of interest have been seen. To join the group if you are already set up on NextDoor click here. For more information contact Paddy at paddy.palmer@btinternet.com. The CBDC recording sheet for your observations is available here.
MCA Monthly Photography
Over on the Matterdale section of the NextDoor app we have created a MCA Monthly Photography group. Simply for people to share photos they have taken of life in Matterdale. These can be landscape, people, wildlife, anything to show off our beautiful valley. If you aren't on NextDoor yet then please contact Helen Ratcliffe (hholland21@hotmail.com) and she will send you an invitation. Matterdale home owners only. Here's the link to the group if you are already set up on NextDoor.
Made in Matterdale
Calling all Matterdale and Watermillock artists. After the success of the Christmas Gift Fayre we have decided to keep our local artists supported through Made in Matterdale. If you would like to be included please get in touch with Helen Ratcliffe on hholland21@hotmail,com.
Shoppers - please click MORE to see what is available. More artists will be added so keep checking back to see what's new!
What's on at Watermillock Village Hall
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What's on at Glenridding Village Hall
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What's on at Newbiggin Village Hall
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What's on at Threlkeld Village Hall
Coffee shop and village hall
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What's on at Mungrisdale Village Hall
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What's on at Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Click VIEW MORE for information about events organised by Cumbria Wildlife Trust including those at Eycott Hill which is close to Matterdale
