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Emily Maguire plays the old fire station Sunday 4 June

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Welcome to the Old Fire Station What’s On!

How to book tickets Online: To buy tickets online (subject to a booking fee), visit oldfirestation.carlisle.city

In person: From McGrew’s Bistro at the Old Fire Station or Carlisle Tourist Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Carlisle. Visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk for opening times.

Event information Timings: Doors open between 30 minutes and an hour before each event. Seating is unreserved. Under 16s attending events must be accompanied by an adult.

Refunds: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless an event is cancelled.

Refreshments: McGrew’s Bistro is based within the main Old Fire Station building and is open during all the events.

Stay in TouchWe’re adding to our events programme all the time. For the latest news:• Visit oldfirestation.carlisle.city• Like our Old Fire Station Facebook page• Follow @ofsCarlisle on Twitter • Sign up to our e-newsletter on our website.

All details correct at time of going to print and are subject to change.

Lancashire Hotpots Saturday 1 April 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £13*

Join us for our spring sale event with everything from bric-a-brac, crafts, clothing and more. Are you looking for a clear out? You can book a table via our website.

The band Seven Eyes was formed in 2015 by classically trained guitarist Paulo Vinícius from Brazil and UK based vocalist Tanya Wells, who specialises in folk, jazz and Hindustani classical vocal techniques. Accompanied by special guest artists, this cultural blend of music promises to plant the seeds of soulful sounds for a special tour.

Since first taking to the stage in 2007 with flat caps and ‘weskits’, The Hotpots have become the go-to band for those wanting a light hearted, distinctly northern musical view on life. Their set is full of raucous comedy songs, congas, puppets and pirates and has made them firm festival favourites famous for good time, singalonga fun.

Spring Sale Sunday 2 April 11am - 2pm Tables £11 including booking fee, 50p entry (under 16s free)

Seven Eyes Monday 3 April 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £15*, £12* concessions and £45* for a group of four

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Fire Station Folk, Roots & Acoustic: Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman Saturday 8 April 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12*

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships. With a story that includes over 20 years of music making with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have consolidated themselves as pillars of modern British folk.

Jed Buttress: Apocrypha Exhibition Friday 14 April (6pm - 10pm), Saturday 15 April (10am - 5pm) and Sunday 16 April (12pm - 4pm) Free entry

Currently studying Fine Art at Newcastle University, Carlisle artist Jed Buttress, brings an amazing eclectic exhibition to the Old Fire Station.

Red Butler: support from Matt WooseyWednesday 5 April 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £10*

Dynamic rock/blues band Red Butler is fast making a name for itself across Britain and Europe. Audiences instantly tap into the fire and passion generated by the young band from Brighton. November 2016 saw the culmination of 18 months’ preparation with the release of the band’s lovingly crafted second album, ‘Nothing To Lose’ produced at Superfly Studios by Wayne Proctor.

Shout & Shimmy with DJ SwannyFriday 7 April, Friday 23 June & Friday 21 July 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £5*

A night with DJ Swanny and guest DJs spinning a supreme mix of Rockabilly, Northern Soul, Rock n Roll, Surf and Exotica. This will be a night made for dancing. From comb your hair up big Rockabilly through feet of fire Northern Soul.

Wedding Fayre Sunday 9 April 12 noon - 4pm Free entry

Call down and view the latest collections and ideas from local wedding suppliers with chances to win various prizes. For more information contact Crystal Tips via Facebook.

Films by the Fire: The Beatles - Eight Days a Week (12A) Thursday 13 April 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £3.50* and £2.50* concessions

Director Ron Howard takes a look back at the years when the Beatles were still a touring band, from their early performances in Europe in 1963 to their decision in 1966 to quit playing publicly in order to focus on their work in the studio. This documentary features archival footage of the Beatles’ legendary concerts.

Highlights North presents: Northanger Abbey Wednesday 19 April 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £10* and £5*

Northanger Abbey tells the story of the young, naïve and unlikely heroine Catherine Morland. We follow her to Bath where she is introduced into society and the delights of the Gothic novel. It is a heart-warming love story with genuine laugh-out-loud humour and dark, melodramatic Gothic horror!

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Carlisle Musical Society presents: Little Shop of Horrors Friday 21 & Saturday 22 April 7.15pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £10*

Under NODA award-nominated musical director Janice Jackson, Carlisle’s longest running amateur theatre group make a long-awaited return to a full-length musical. Howard Ashman’s kitsch classic has recently been on a UK revival tour and with favourite numbers such as ‘Skid Row’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’ it promises an extra large bunch of thrills and laughs along the way.

Jazz Jam Sunday 23 April and Sunday 28 May 1pm (doors open at 12 noon) Players - £5, Audience - Free entry

Bring your instrument or voice and join in with Roz Sluman’s Big Shoes Band at our monthly Jazz Jam Session, or simply come down and enjoy the vibe, a drink and lunch.

Feel The OFS BluesSunday 23 April 5pm (doors open at 5pm) £12*

A unique opportunity to see some of the greatest Blues and Rock musicians from across Cumbria and the country featuring Ash Wilson, Jules Carter and Roz Sluman with Slagbank, Jon Amor, Trafficker, Redfish and introducing Voodoo Blood. This is part of ‘Feel The Blues’, now in its third year, which raises awareness of Alzheimers and how music can help those affected.

Fire Station Folk, Roots & Acoustic: Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig Wednesday 26 April 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12*

With a combined working history reading like a Who’s Who of household names in music…Righteous Brothers, Mary Hopkin, Chet Atkins, Strawbs and many more, now it’s their turn at the front of the stage, to sing and play their own well-crafted brand of acoustic guitar-based material. Cathryn and Brian met in Michael Snow’s recording studio in Nashville.

Earl Okin Thursday 27 April 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £12* and £10* concessions

Earl Okin is a triple threat…one of the finest Jazz and Bossa Nova singers around, a world-class songwriter and also a headline musical-comedian on the unforgiving London comedy circuit. He has worked alongside top performers including Paul McCartney and Cleo Laine. Don’t miss the opportunity to see him live at the Old Fire Station.

Darren Harper’s Writing Fiction Workshop Saturday 22 April, Saturday 20 May and Saturday 17 June 10am - 1pm £15 and £12 concessions Tickets availale by emailing [email protected]

This workshop will help you to become a more active reader and focus specifically on language, thereby ensuring that you glean as much as possible from your time spent reading, to help develop your craft. Darren is an award-winning author who has published many theatre reviews and was also a co-founder of LitCaff, an open mic event launched to encourage writers to share their work within the local literary landscape.

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Mallory: Beyond Everest Saturday 29 April 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) £10* and £8* concessions

John Burns’ acclaimed one man play explores the life of Everest climber, George Mallory, in a tale that reveals the hidden conflicts within the life of one of mountaineering’s most iconic heroes. Mallory and his climbing partner, Sandy Irvine, vanished into the mist high on Everest in 1924 and were never seen alive again. Were they the first men to climb the world’s highest mountain?

WeAREHOUSE presents: David Seaman Sunday 30 April 6pm (doors open at 5pm) £10*

Whether it’s one of his spine-tingling Global Underground or Renaissance CDs that’s still burning a hole in your stereo years after its purchase, or the perfect pop of Kylie’s ‘Confide In Me’ that he wrote, produced and remixed, there’s very few with their heart in electronic music who haven’t been touched by his work in one form or another.

Kevin Nutter: More than Sausages & Mint Cake ExhibitionMonday 1 May - Wednesday 25 May Free entry

This is a rare opportunity to see a collection of this local artist’s work exhibited together outside private ownership. He works in all mediums, subject matters, and styles, He understands that the commissioned piece dictates the style, though prefers classic realism to interpretive contemporary styles.

Where do you begin to tell the story of Scotland? With the myths, the legends and the battles? Or by building a castle in your granny’s back green? This story is told by Andy Cannon, formerly of Wee Stories and one of Scotland’s finest storytellers, accompanied by composer and musician Wendy Weatherby. A great family show for all generations.

Fire Station Folk, Roots & Acoustic: Corinne West Friday 5 May 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12*

California songwriter Corinne West is a poet, a tunesmith, a visionary and an utterly stellar performer. Her music evokes the eternal stories of mystic troubadours, while speaking to the sonic sensibilities of a modern audience. A very well-established figure on the acoustic roots scene, West has recorded five critically-acclaimed albums and has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe.

Highlights North presents: Tales Of A Grandson Wednesday 3 May 6pm (doors open at 5.30pm) £10* and £5* concessions

Lee Nelson Friday 28 April 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £20*

After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show.

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Skerryvore Sunday 7 May 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £15*

Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland’s west coast in 2005 over a shared love of music: everything from traditional to rock and jazz. It was this mix of musical styles and sounds that set the path for the band’s 2005 debut album, ‘West Coast Life’. But it was with the release of self-titled third album, ‘Skerryvore’, that the band found themselves catapulted into the musical limelight winning a string of prestigious awards, including SNMA Record of the Year 2011 and STMA Live Act of the Year 2011.

The Deekabouts Wednesday 10 May 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £5*

This event will include the launch of their debut EP ‘Out Of Bounds’. Come join them as they perform songs from the album, with support from other great acts The River, Reece Oxland and others.

Baroque Theatre Company presents: Comedy Triple Bill Thursday 11 May 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) £12*

Baroque Theatre Company presents three fast-paced, one act plays: Last Tango in Little Grimley (by David Tristram); Last Panto in Little Grimley (by David Tristram) and A Jolly Sinister Jape (by Elliot Strange).

Carlisle Key’s Banathon Friday 12 May 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £10*

The event is to celebrate 20 years of Carlisle Key. Carlisle Key is a local charity that helps vulnerable 16 to 25 year olds to gain the confidence, support and resources they need to avoid the risk, or resolve the reality, of homelessness. A night of live music featuring Tim Baugh, KVEIS, Blind Fiction, Holiday and Cosmic Cat.

Snake Davis Saturday 13 May 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £15*

Snake Davis is one of the music world’s best kept secrets. He is a saxophonist of almost unparalleled gifts who has played with the best in the business through a career spanning three decades. To date, Snake Davis has recorded on more than 400 tracks for over 60 artists and the list keeps growing. That’s not even counting all of the live performances!

Space Saturday 6 May 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £15*

Space have sold more than two million albums worldwide with titles including ‘Spiders’, ‘Tin Planet’, ‘Suburban Rock and Roll’ and ‘Attack of the Mutant 50ft Kebab’. The bands 1990s hit ‘Female of the Species’ making the top of the album charts with the ‘TFI Album’ (number 1 in June 2015). The band continues to write gritty edgy pop songs.

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Ensemble 360 Thursday 18 May 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £12*

The classical musicians have been described by The Independent as ‘international musicians, brimming with body and soul with passion, vitality and virtuosity, whose performances never cease to amaze’.

In association with Swingdance Cumbria: Feet on Fire! Sunday 21 May 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm) £10*

Swingdancing with the Hot Sauce Finger Snappers. Want to try it before the event? We have a free taster session on Monday 15 May at 6pm at the Old Fire Station.

An Evening with Simon Weston CBE In Association with Carlisle & Eden Community Safety Partnership Thursday 1 June 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £5*

In 1982 the Sir Galahad was destroyed in Bluff Cove on the Falkland Islands. On board was Simon Weston, Welsh Guardsman, a name and face that was going to become well known for his struggle to overcome his injuries and redefine his role in life.

Armed Forces Open Day Thursday 1 June 11am-3pm Free entry

James Taylor Quartet Friday 2 June 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £15*

For a quarter of a century, the James Taylor Quartet has set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.

Films by the Fire: Kids Half Term Film: Finding Dory (U) Tuesday 30 May 2pm (doors open at 1pm) £3.50*, £2.50* concessions and £10* family ticket

Disney Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ welcomes back to the big screen everyone’s favourite forgetful blue tang Dory, who’s living happily in the reef with Marlin and Nemo.

Come and meet the agencies that support our armed forces and find out more, everyone welcome. Following this event join us for an evening with Simon Weston CBE. Simon’s message is one of achievement, of triumph over adversity, of seizing the moment and succeeding z

The View Tuesday 16 May 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £15*

The band will hark back to 2007 when their debut album ‘Hats Off To The Buskers’ carried them to the front line of the era’s indie commercial boom, and in doing so saddled the band as ‘The Scottish Arctic Monkeys’ along with various other spurious tags.

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Fire Station Folk, Roots & Acoustic: Martin Simpson Friday 9 June 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12*

Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson.

AudioClub - support from Fading Face, Blind Fiction, Beachmaster, Shotgun Expresso & Daniel Jeremiah Saturday 17 June 6pm (doors open at 5.30pm) £6*

Audioclub have crafted their sound by combining big riffs with infectious hooks and unique vocals to create huge indie rock tunes. The band are well known for their high energy live shows, storming through their original songs and providing a unique take on some unexpected covers.

Emily’s story is remarkable. Classically trained as a child, she taught herself the guitar and started writing songs when she found herself stuck at home with a chronic illness. A few years later, back on her feet, she decided to give up her flat in London for a shack made from recycled wood, tin and potato sacks on a farm out in the Australian bush where she lived self-sufficient with her Australian partner, financing her music by making and selling goats cheese on the farm. Following the release of her critically acclaimed albums ‘Stranger Place’ and ‘Keep Walking’, Emily returned to the UK touring extensively with some of the world’s great singer-songwriters including American legend Don McLean, Eric Bibb, Paul Brady and Roddy Frame.

Fire Station Folk, Roots & Acoustic: Emily Maguire Sunday 4 June 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12* & £14 on the door

SSD Concerts Presents: Ian Hunter & The Rant Band Wednesday 14 June 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £22.50*

Whilst his achievements during his first decade as a recording artist would have been more than enough to ensure his iconic status, Hunter has never been one to coast on past glories. Recently, he’s made a series of riveting albums that stand with his best and most resonant work, while making a decisive return to touring, delivering incendiary live performances that show his fire to be burning as brightly as ever. Not many, if any, other artists could claim to have influenced bands as diverse as Queen and the Sex Pistols.

Films by the Fire: Chick Flick Night: Bridget Jones’s Baby (15) Thursday 16 June 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £3.50* and £2.50*concessions

Bridget’s focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she can only be 50% sure of the identity of her baby’s father.

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SSD Concerts Presents: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Monday 19 June 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) £22.50*

When looking for the perfect presentation of the Motown sound and style, few fit the bill as well as Martha Reeves & the Vandellas. It was 1963 when they moved from being Marvin Gaye’s original backup singers to stars in their own right with the trifecta of ‘Come and Get These Memories’, ‘Heat Wave’ and ‘Quicksand’. With the unmistakable voice that helped define ‘the sound of young America’, Reeves reigns as one of music’s most beloved and acclaimed female singers.

Carlisle Arts Fest Presents: Sound The Alarm Thursday 29 June 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12 Tickets available at www.thefestiventscompany.com

Tim Baugh, Beachmaster, Merigot Boost Sound, KVEIS and Leanne and The Radix presents Sound The Alarm. The event will feature five of Cumbria’s most loved local bands and artists. Show your support and come along for a night of dancing, music and entertainment!

My Darling Clementine Saturday 1 July 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £12*

For what began life as something of a side project for Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, a labour of love, a homage to the classic country duets of the 60s and 70s, My Darling Clementine is now very much part of the country and Americana landscape. Three critically acclaimed albums, over 400 shows across Europe and North America, numerous accolades and awards has placed the band at the forefront of the burgeoning Americana scene.

Carlisle Unity Festival Saturday 8 July 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £7*

A show to close the Carlisle Unity Festival featuring mylittlebrother and The Black Guards. The Carlisle Unity Festival is a community event taking place in the city centre on Saturday 8 July between 10am and 4pm. The evening event will round off the day.

Fred MacAulay Sunday 9 July 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £14* and £12* concessions

Fred MacAulay is a warm and skilful performer with a bagful of great stories and witticisms. He is also noted for his incisive comments on any subject that’s topical and never shies away from controversy. He is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe and has been a panellist on Have I Got News For You, QI and Mock The Week.

Merigot Boost Sound Saturday 22 July 8pm (doors open at 7pm) £5*

Merigot Boost Sound are a Glasgow/Carlisle based four-piece infusing elements of Funk, Rock, Ska and Psychedelia with big dancey guitar riffs and catchy hooks. With support from Prowles and Carlisle’s own Postcard Band.

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Carlisle & Cumbria Artists’ Exhibition Wednesday 26 July - Sunday 6 August Free entry

This year marks the group’s 49th exhibition; each year proceeds from the exhibition are shared between the Cathedral and a chosen local charity. New artists exhibit each year. The selection process takes part every April. Artists who wish to be considered must submit four pieces of work and the entire C&CA committee forms the Selection Committee. Individual voting takes place and the votes are counted; applicants must receive more than 50% of the votes to be accepted. This year’s exhibition hopes to raise funds for Carlisle Cathedral and Blood Bikes Cumbria Community.

WordForWord presents: Rain will be Heavy Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 July 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm (doors open at 12 noon) Free entry

This piece is a verbatim theatre project, working with Cumbrian flood victims and their stories to create a relatable and honest performance. The project is devised, created and performed by flood victims of a variety of ages and backgrounds.

To sign up, visit oldfirestation.carlisle.city

It only costs £10 per year!Sign up and you will be entered into

our monthly prize draw

old fire station membership card

Hire the VenueThe ground floor Engine Room sits alongside McGrew’s Bistro. This flexible space and can be used for a variety of events. Seating and tables can also be set up to meet your needs. A stage and podium are available as well as lighting and a top range sound system. The Engine Room’s stained glass window provides a striking backdrop for a wedding event or special celebration.

With its relaxed feel and contemporary look McGrew’s Bistro offers the perfect space for smaller private events. The bistro has a fully stocked bar and can offer catering for your event.

Our spacious first floor Parquet Room is ideal for private parties (it has its own pop up bar), business meetings or even a dance class. The room is light and provides some great views of the city’s key landmarks. Well worth a look before you book!

Engine RoomPeriod Commercial Rates Charitable Rates

Half day (9am-1pm – 1pm-5pm) £125 + VAT £80 + VATFull Day (9am-5pm) £225 + VAT £145 + VATEvening Rate (6pm-11pm) Includes McGrew’s Bistro

£400 + VAT £200 + VAT

McGrew’s BistroPeriod Commercial Rates Charitable Rates

Evening Rate (6pm-11pm) £100 + VAT £80 + VAT

Parquet RoomPeriod Commercial Rates Charitable Rates

Hourly Rate £20 + VAT £15 + VATFull Day (9am-5pm) £150 + VAT £100 + VATEvening Rate (6pm-11pm) £150 + VAT £100 + VAT

Contact us on 01228 817358

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visit oldfirestation.carlisle.city @ofsCarlisle Old Fire Station

Hotspot for live music, comedy and drama

Based in the Old Fire Station, McGrew’s is the perfect place to enjoy a light snack or lunch

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 12 noon - 5pm

The venue is also available for private bookings including weddings

To book a table or make a private booking, call us on 01228 817389

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