Included in this section are individual events happening in Matterdale and at the bottom you will find links to other Village Halls in the area.

Upcoming Events

Sun, 18 Apr
Online Quiz
MCA Virtual Pub Quiz - Sun 18th April 18:45
Helen Reed will be Quizsetter for this popular monthly event. Join from 18:45 for 7pm prompt start. Theme is food and drink.
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Wed, 21 Apr
Dockray
Bootcamp is back!
Come and join us every week on the lawn at The Royal for some midweek exercise and fun!
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Fri, 23 Apr
Zoom
Friday Night Drinks
Share what you've been up to with your neighbours or simply join for some fun banter on a Friday night. Joining details below.
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Fri, 30 Apr
Zoom
Friday Night Game - tbr
If you have any suggestions for a fun Friday night game that will work on Zoom then drop us a note. You know who we are!
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Fri, 30 Apr
Matterdale Community Association
MCA NatureWatch Spring Watch - May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
It's time to get out and about and look or listen for spring wildlife.
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Sat, 01 May
Zoom
Ullswater Breakfast Talk - Saturday 1st May 10am
What did the Romans ever do for us?! The Life of Brian! No! It's the life of Gordon Lightburn as he takes us through the Roman invasion and occupation of Cumbria. More information for joining instructions below.
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Sun, 02 May
Zoom
Whisky Tasting
Prepare your olfactory system for an evening of whisky aromas with Yves and David. Whiskies will be provided so please see below on how to register.
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Thu, 06 May
Zoom
Understanding Ullswater Evening Talk - Thursday May 6th 7.30pm
The Lake was saved - the story of Lord Birkett and the Ullswater Preservation Society - Miles MacInnes - Chair, Ullswater Preservation Society
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Mon, 10 May
Cumbria
MCA NatureWatch Plant Identification - Monday May 10th 10am
Join Jackie Ogleby for plant identification at Matterdale Church. Registration essential as numbers limited to 6 including Jackie so book early.
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Tue, 11 May
Matterdale Community Association
Film Club - Tuesday 11th May 8pm
This month it is Hunt for the Wilder People. A defiant young city kid finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle. Rent on Amazon for £1.99.
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Sun, 16 May
Zoom
It's........Quiz time! Sunday 16th May 6.45pm for 7pm start
Join the master and font of all knowledge, Brian Clarke, for an evening of point scoring against your neighbours.
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Mon, 17 May
Cumbria
MCA NatureWatch Plant Identification - Monday May 17th 2pm
Join Jackie Ogleby for some plant identification at Matterdale Church. Registration is essential as numbers are limited to 6 including Jackie.
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Sun, 30 May
Zoom
Cookery Masterclass - Sunday 30th May 6pm
Jane Newport will be sharing her cookery skills - but will it be one of her infamous bakes. Check back here to find out.
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Sat, 05 Jun
Zoom
Ullswater Breakfast Talk - Saturday 5th June 10am
Chloe Randall - How to save the planet without leaving your own back garden. More information and joining instructions below.
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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.

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.

MCA Lockdown Games Group

Another group over on the Matterdale section of the NextDoor This is a group for people who enjoy playing board and card games. You play remotely through free apps on your phone or computer and use the group to invite fellow members to play. 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!