My Community- Penrith

31/03/2026

BEING OLA - watch in cinemas! 🍿 🎬

Oska Bright is proud to distribute this joyful documentary about living life differently. Oska Bright is the worlds biggest film festival featuring learning disabled and autistic people. Release in partnership with Tull Stories.

Q&A tour from Saturday 28th March, in cinemas around the UK from Friday 3rd April.

LINK IN BIO

"A moving and optimistic philosophy about not giving up" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ UK Film Review

ElectricPalace Hastings
Barbican Centre
The Hyde Park Picture House
The Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Warwick Arts Centre

31/03/2026

'Penrith Castle in Spring' taken by Zak Smith, Aged 8

This will be displayed at library as part of My Community "Connecting communities through Castle culture" project, funded by English Heritage.

If you would like to submit an image or painting, please do get in touch MyCommunity@4Eden.co.uk

31/03/2026

No Bars started life as Brass Inc and was brought to life thanks to seed funding My Community had available at the time, through co production and adaptation the inclusive group has grown from strength to strength.

Is there a music teacher out there who can support them on the next step of their journey?

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

No Bars Penrith is a mixed-ability adult training orchestra that meets at Blue Jam Arts, Mostyn Hall, 13 Friargate, Penrith CA11 7XR every Thursday from 1.00-2:30 pm
We are looking for a musical director to deliver inclusive instrumental playing sessions as part of a 40-week funded project starting this April. The sessions are paid at £45 each including travel and preperation time.
To apply, please email Julie at drumandbrassuk@gmail.com with a short resume of your experience and skills.

29/03/2026

Found Notebook at Penrith Castle, whilst filming for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

26/03/2026

morning is BEE UNIQUE Coffee morning at Aturo Lounge Penrith 10.30am. Get a free drink and have a chat, or sit and listen with friends.

BEE UNIQUE coffee morning at Arturo Lounge Penrith today at 10.30am

Grab a free drink and chance to chat.

26/03/2026

On World Down Syndrome Day, we're highlighting how your donations are supporting babies born with Down Syndrome at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 💜

A Down Syndrome diagnosis can be an overwhelming and unexpected moment for new parents. Until recently, families would leave hospital with a bulky A4 information pack, practical, but often too much information, too soon.

Thanks to your donations, the Learning Disability Team has introduced baby suitcase initiative, with small, beautifully prepared cases offered to families as early as possible in their journey.

Each Baby Suitcase includes:
👶 Gentle baby items
📘 Positive, trusted information about support networks
📖 A storybook to help siblings understand
💛 A softer, more thoughtful way to begin this new chapter

Adapted from a model created by Carlisle‑based charity Diff‑Ability, these suitcases offer something families can return to in their own time, once they're ready.

Sunshine and Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network

25/03/2026

Bookings are open for Euphoric Circus Spring HAF Holiday Clubs in Penrith and Staveley are open!

Funded and discounted places available for eligible families - more information at the bottom.

🕚 11am–3pm
🎪 Circus skills, crafts, games & sports
🍎 Healthy meals & snacks included
👥 Ages 6–16
🌟 Inclusive provision with SEND support

📍 Penrith – Eden Rural Foyer
📅 From 30th March - 1st April
Book here:
https://eequ.org/book/euphoric-circus-holiday-club-penrith-haf-with-euphoric-circus-cio-24531

📍 Staveley – Main Street, LA8 9LY
📅 From 2nd April - 4th April

25/03/2026

HAF Sessions for eligible children at Family Hubs in Eden

Free fun for all the family

20/03/2026

2026 Disco Dates 🪩