Blizzard Returns!
Brougham Hall’s ‘Make a Clay Snowman’ is back!
Last year 300 clay snowmen and women were on exhibition at Brougham Hall, made by members of the public. Building on last year’s success you are once again invited to try your pottery skills and help build an even bigger exhibition this year.
Kits are now on sale for £19.50 and come complete with full instructions for making at home, with the clay then being fired in kilns at Brougham Hall.
To get involved pop into Brougham Hall, pick up a kit and be part of the snowmen and snow women family.
For all information about BLIZZARD! including how to take part visit the BLIZZARD! info page.
BLIZZARD! Drop-in workshops
Sunday 25 Oct, Thursday 29 Oct, Saturday 14 Nov.
Workshops are 2 hours long and run 11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00-16.00.
Buy your kits on the day – available to buy from Interlude Ceramics.
Kits are suitable for all ages and contain everything you need to make your snowman, and the cost includes firing too. Children under the age of 14 will need adult supervision.
Collect your snowman and take it home after Jan 4th.
BLIZZARD! exhibition
Sat Nov 28
With all the snowmen and women in place, this year’s BLIZZARD! exhibition opens to the public from Saturday 28th November – Sunday Jan 3rd – don’t forget to collect your snow men and women from 4th January!
Christmas Carols, Mulled Wine and late night Opening, Opening of the BLIZZARD! exhibition and The Waterloo Choir performance
Saturday November 28th. 3pm
The Waterloo Women’s Choir is a vibrant community choir based at Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool, bringing together women from all walks of life through a shared love of music, friendship and connection.
Founded by local musician Vicki Cooper and coach Sarah Fletcher, the choir has become known for its uplifting performances, supportive atmosphere and strong sense of community. The choir is delighted to be returning to The Hideaway Café at Brougham Hall on 28th November, performing for Kerry Radcliffe, former choir member and café owner, alongside Ben “The Silent Singer”, an honorary member of the choir who signs alongside performances to make music accessible to all.
Events 2027
Big Brass Weekender
May
Cumbria’s Big Brass weekend sees performances by bands from across Cumbria, including:
Music workshops
Have a go sessions
A full day of family friendly activities
Cafe and bar on site
Run by Drum and Brass C.I.C. – bringing communities together to develop skills and wellbeing through group music-making.
War Weekend
May
Don’t miss this amazing 1940’s living heritage War Weekend and Military vehicle display marking the world war.
Be transported back in time with vintage military vehicles & dress, learn about what life was like with authentic camps and displays, live music & dancing, food and drink.
Free entry, donations welcome.
927 Celebrations
10 & 11 July 20207
Celebrating the Birth of England historical date, Brougham Hall will be hosting a very exciting programme of events over the weekend, with ‘living history’ performance and re-enactments and a taste of historical moments in time to mark this special date.
Outdoor Shakespeare at Brougham Hall
22nd July 2027
Roll up! Roll up! Our travelling troubadours, the infamous The HandleBards return to Brougham in 2027 with the beautiful and unmissable Romeo and Juliet.
Join us in the grounds on July 30th for this outdoor production – either bring your own picnic or visit the café, and pop into the Black Cat Brewery for a gin & tonic or the Langholm Distillery for brandy if you fancy something a little spicier.
Outdoor theatre is always a highlight in the Brougham Hall calendar and we welcome newbies as well as regulars – if you’ve not experienced the show before why not visit us beforehand for an ice cream and mooch around the artisan shops to find ceramics, jewellery, paintings and more.. and check out the Handlebard’s website for more information, pictures and to purchase tickets.
Sarah Hall – ‘Helm’ – Book reading Date TBC
Pictured right: The Handlbards performance. Image: Tom Dixon
