Winter Warmer 2026 Draft Programme

v1a

(NB some of these activities/venues have yet to be confirmed)

Friday 6th February

Lancaster

1230 Lancaster Castle — gather at Atkinson’s café*.

1400 City Museum — look at carving of taborer on wooden panel in the museum, with accompanying explanation from Mr Andy Hornby.

1500 Lancaster Castle/Market Square — play a few tunes.

1600 make own way to Carlisle; There are frequent direct trains.

Carlisle

1900 Cakes and Ale Café — food/drink and chat/session.

Saturday 7th February

0900 Carlisle Cathedral undercroft — chat/play/plan programme for afternoon concert. Possibly play outside in the garden if fine (food/drink, including breakfast, will be available from the café next door).

1330 Carlisle Cathedral — 45 minute concert.

1500 Carlisle Castle — play in open space if fine, otherwise under cover. Joined by Carlisle Clog And Sword and Solway Morris.

1530 Tullie House Museum — play in foyer. Joined by Carlisle Clog And Sword and Solway Morris.

1900 Sportsman’s Inn — food/drink and chat/session.

Sunday 8th February

1000 Cakes and Ale Café — food/drink and chat/session.

1500 End.

*NB if you arrive in Lancaster by train and would like to leave your luggage at Rebecca’s house, near the railway station, you are welcome to do so.