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IN FURNESS Dalton Medieval Market - 26th May 2008 NATIONAL KITE SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO WINDY WALNEY West Lakes Renaissance the urban regeneration company for Furness and West Cumbria has awarded the British Kite Surfing Association (BKSA) a £5,000 sponsorship package to host Round Two of the competition at Earnse Bay, on Walney Island. The event is due to take place on June 13th to 15th and will see the countrys top kite surfers return to Barrow for a thrilling battle of skill and technique. Kite surfing is a fusion of windsurfing, wakeboarding, surfing and kite flying and has a fast growing reputation in the world of adrenaline watersports. Walney Island is the windiest low lying place in England and makes the perfect location for kite surfing. In May 2007 more than 50 competitors and 2,000 spectators from across the country came to picturesque Earnse Bay for the first ever British Kite Surfing Association Championship round to take place in Barrow, and indeed Cumbria. The event proved a huge success, with popular support from the local community and enthusiastic support from spectators, dazzled by three days of fantastic freestyle tricks; mind boggling jumps and rip roaring speed runs. It proved such a draw that three times and reigning Kite Surfing World Champion, English rider Aaron Hadlow dropped in for a surprise visit.
ULVERSTON Event Name Dates May
to August Ulverston Panto
Coronation Hall 19
26 January Classic
Romantic Tales with Manchester Camerata at the Coronation Hall 31
January Glenn
Miller Orchestra return to the Coronation Hall with a charity concert
for Barrow & District Society for the blind. 23
February 2nd
10th February South
Cumbria Music Festival. 10
16 March Pasche Egg Rolling Easter
Monday 24 March One
Night with Elvis at the Coronation Hall 29
March Music
for all Seasons with Manchester Camerata at the Coronation Hall 3 April Ulverston
Society of Artists Spring Exhibition Coronation Hall 17
19 April 19
April PrintFest 2 May
4 May Flag
Festival 3rd May
18th May 25
April 4 May 5th May 25th May Spring
Buddhist Festival at Conishead Priory 23rd May
26th May 30
May 7 June 18th June Ulverston
Carnival Day Furness
Tradition Festival 11,
12 & 13 July 30th July Gig
in the Garden Ford Park 3rd August Peter
Pan Outdoor Theatre at Ford Park 20th August Beer
Festival at the Coronation Hall 3
6 September Ulverston
Charter Festival 6
20 September Lantern
Procession 20
September 11
18 October 29
30 November lakes leisure Ulverston hosts the largest tennis centre in Cumbria , boasting 4 indoor and 5 outdoor courts. The centre has seen the likes of Tim Henman and Tony Blair play and has coached some of the Norths finest tennis stars. Welcoming customers of all ages and abilities, the centre offers performance coaching, group and taster sessions, and regular tournaments. Casual players are welcome at the centre at any time; there are always free courts made available for this. We offer a range of special offers and promotions for casual tennis throughout the year simply call 01229 581123 to book a court or call in and check availability. The tennis centre is open 7 days a week
Prices per court:- OUTDOOR COURTS
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THE British Kite Surfing Association Championship is returning to Barrow for its second year thanks to support from West Lakes Renaissance.
The Lake District Peninsulas Tourism Partnership The Old Brewery, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7HU Telephone: +44 (0)1229 580742 - Fax: +44(0)1229 580870 E-mail: info@lake-district-peninsulas.co.uk |