Hobby groups in Cumbria
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Cumbria, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Cumbria
JennyM (Penrith)
Seeking a book club
Looking for a local group with spaces after moving to Eden Hall
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Seeking a book club
Book lover all genres - looking forward to meeting other people in the community!
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Seeking a book club
I have just retired and moved back to Workington from Devon. I love historical drama and am a huge fan of Jane Austen
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Seeking a book club
I love psychological thrillers and some romance novels
Sign in to contactSam (Hawkshead)
Seeking a book club
I love reading and normally have several books on the go. Iād say that I mainly read literary fiction, and I love it when someone recommends a book that then becomes a favourite.
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Seeking a book club
I'm a keen reader who always has a book on the go. Nothing too heavy, but always open to suggestions of new authors or books.
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Seeking a book club
Retired, museum volunteer. Read historical, art, travel both fiction and non-fiction. Would enjoy the challenge of looking deeper into the text and discussing with a group. Not sure of start time?
Sign in to contactabs_broadbean30 (Ambleside)
Seeking a book club
Iām looking to read some new books and chat to like-minded people. I really like thought provoking reads that make you ask a lot of questions.
Sign in to contactJenny (Penrith)
Seeking a book club
I am a single female who has always had a love for books and reading. Before moving to Cumbria I was a member of a relaxed, friendly and fun book club made up of a wide variety of people. I love reading new things I may not have considered before and sharing this with others.
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Books at the Barca (Gosforth) (Gosforth)
Book club
This friendly book club meets at the Barca Art Bar on Gosforth High Street, usually on the third or fourth Thursday of each month. Sessions last about 90 minutes for discussion, followed by a chat, and the monthly read is chosen by member nominations and a poll. It is not limited to any one genre, and the group may sometimes run extra events such as quizzes or non-fiction meet-ups.
Sign in to contactC.L.E : Cultural Language Exchange (Ulverston)
Language exchange
C.L.E. in Ulverston is a cultural language exchange group for people who want to learn about different cultures and meet new people. It welcomes participants of any nationality. The listing does not give details of meeting times or venue.
Sign in to contactWestmorland CAMRA (Appleby-in-Westmorland)
Real ale
The Westmorland branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactFurness CAMRA (Ulverston)
Real ale
The Furness branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactWild Chorus (Cockermouth)
Choirs
Wild Chorus is a relaxed, friendly performance choir in Cockermouth that sings in wild places and focuses on connection, creativity and nature. It suits singers with some experience who can commit to weekly rehearsals and personal practice, and who are able to blend their voice, follow a score and sing accurately. Sessions run on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm during term time, with repertoire from rock, pop and folk traditions.
Sign in to contactThe Growing Singers (Kendal)
Choirs
The Growing Singers is a community choir in Kendal that began in January 2023. It sings songs from around the world, performs and also raises funds. The group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.
Sign in to contactThe Growing Singers (Kendal)
Choirs
This Kendal community choir sings songs from around the world and also performs and raises funds. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. The group was started in January 2023.
Sign in to contactThe Chorus Sessions at the Town Hall, Kendal (Kendal)
Choirs
This Kendal choir group meets at the Town Hall for singing sessions focused on wellbeing and harmony songs from around the world. It runs on Mondays at 10.30am and 7pm, and on Tuesdays at 9.30am, with exact dates varying. No music reading is needed, and newcomers can attend one session free to see if it suits them.
Sign in to contactThe Chorus Sessions (Kendal)
Choirs
The Chorus Sessions are friendly singing groups that perform harmony songs from around the world and focus on enjoying music together. They meet on Mondays at Kendal Town Hall at 7pm, Tuesdays at Kendal Parish Hall at 9.30am, and Thursdays at Victoria Hall in Grange over Sands at 1pm. No ability to read music is needed, and newcomers can attend a first session free of charge.
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