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WHAT’S ONTULL I E HOUSE MUSEUM

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Sat 23rd Sep 2017 - Sun 28th Jan 2018

This major retrospective celebrates the extraordinary talent ofCumbrian artist Percy Kelly (1918-1993). For the first time majorexamples of Kelly’s artistic output are brought together in a rich displayof over 100 works, many of which have not been on display before. The exhibition spans over 65 years from 1928 aged 9 up to his deathin 1993 aged 74.

The exhibition charts every facet of Kelly’s artistic career including hislove of the Cumbrian lakes, fells, coast, villages and industry captured in expressive charcoal and luminous watercolour. Discover dramaticlinear panoramas, small intimate compositions, bold prints, exquisitecalligraphy, beautifully illustrated prolific letters and sensitive flowerstudies all on show in this unmissable tribute to one of Cumbria’s best-loved artists.

The exhibition is specially curated by Chris Wadsworth, the leadingexpert on the life and work of Percy Kelly.

Admission charges apply.

Percy Kelly Gallery TourPercy Kelly: Line of Beauty, A Retrospective Sat 14th Oct 2017 11.00am and 2.00pm

7.30pm

Join exhibition curator Chris Wadsworth for a 30 minute tour of Percy Kelly: Line of Beauty, A Retrospective. Chris will be available after the tour to answer any questions.

Join us for a special evening celebrating the life and works of one ofCumbria’s favourite artists. Visit the largest retrospective of Percy Kellyworks, discuss his life and legacy and enjoy an illustrated talk with Chris Wadsworth.

Explore the extraordinary life and work of Cumbrian artist Percy Kelly at this afternoon of fascinating talks from Percy Kelly experts and enthusiasts.

Join us for a day exploring the therapeutic benefits of engaging withthe creative arts.

Check our website and social media pages for further details oncontributors to this event.

An Evening with Chris Wadsworth

Thurs 2nd Nov 2017

Percy Kelly - An Afternoon of Talks

Sun 21st Jan 2018 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Arts, Health and Wellbeing Symposium

Sat 11th Nov 2017 10.00am - 4.00pm

To book or for more information call 01228 618700 www.tulliehouse.co.uk

EXH I B I T IONS P E RCY K E L LY E V ENT S

Newlands Church, Setting Sun - © Estate of Percy Kelly

Tickets: £7.50 (Members FREE)Includes admission to the exhibition.

Tickets: £15 (£12 Members)Tickets include admission to the exhibition, all talks and tea and coffee.

Tickets: £15 (£12 Members)Tickets include a drink on arrival, admission to the exhibition andillustrated talk. (Restaurant available from 6pm.)

EXPLORING CHINAADULT E V ENT S

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Paul Leith: Technicolour Carlisle

Sat 27th May - Sun 1st Oct 2017

Carlisle based artist Paul Leith worked as an illustrator for thirtyyears for some of the biggest newspapers and magazines in the country. In his retirement he has turned his unique view of the world to the streets of Carlisle, creating colourful workscelebrating the city.

See these works on public display for the first time, exploring Paul’sjourney from creating work for others, to making art for himself.

The framed felt works in the exhibition are available to purchase.

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Tues 5th Sept, Tues 3rd Oct, Tues 7th Nov& Tues 5th Dec 2017

Our China café is a warm and friendlyplace for you to explore Chineselanguage and cultural differences,share your experiences of China andexchange ideas about various topics,including history, food, film, literatureand art. Starting with a Chinese teaceremony, our Chinese language instructor Gloria Huang will give abrief introduction to the topic followed by a guest speaker.

China Café

Function Room, 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Tickets: FREE

Every Weds from 13th Sept - 29th Nov 2017

Looking for a place to learn Chinese? Our NEW course for adults willprovide a chance for you to learn the basics of the language, explorethe differences between English and Chinese, discover aspects of bothhistorical and present day China, and have a taste of Chinese culturethrough the Tullie House Chinese collections. The course will run forten weeks from 20th September, and there will be a FREE taster sessionon the 13th September as an introduction.

6.00pm - 7.30pm

Tickets: £35 Adults

Chinese Culture & Language Course:Basic Chinese for Adults

Belah Crescent, Paul Leith

Sat 23rd Sept 2017

Design and make your own felted landscape or cityscape based on thecurrent Paul Leith exhibition. Enthusiastic artist Karen MacDougall has created many large pictures and banners depicting events and shewill work with you to create your own masterpiece. You will usesheep's wool fibres, water, soap and your fingers to magic the fibresinto fabric. We will use different coloured fibres, needle punch andother materials to create different effects. This workshop is suitablefor beginners as well as people with felt-making experience.

Felt Making with Karen MacDougall

Community Room, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Tickets: £35Includes materials, tea and coffee and admission to the museum.

SATURDAYSESSION

Opening Times: Until 31st Oct Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Sun 11am - 5pmOpening Times: From 1st Nov Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 12pm - 4pm

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SATURDAY SESSIONSADULT E V ENT S

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Oct 2017

Learn the key skills and techniques required to create your own pieceof beautiful Ruskin Lace - a traditional form of needlework unique tothe Lake District. Tullie House displays some lovely examples whichyou can use for inspiration. A starter pack of materials can bepurchased from Karen on the day for £10.

Ruskin Lace with Karen Quickfall

Meeting Room, 10.00am - 4.00pm

To book or for more information call 01228 618700

16th Sept, 14th Oct, 18th Nov & 2nd Dec 2017

Experienced art tutor Karen MacDougall will leadthese special drawing workshops. Each session willfocus on a different theme and you will learn ordevelop your art skills further as you are inspiredby the fantastic collections and the currentexhibition on display. All abilities are welcome.Minimum age 16.

Drawing at the Museumwith Karen MacDougall

Activity Room, 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Includes tea and coffee and admission to the museum.


Tickets: £70Includes tea and coffee and admission to the museum.

Sat 4th Nov 2017

Do you want to free up your creativity, let yourintuition guide you, and be able to express yourself on the page?Whether a beginner or moreadvanced artist, this workshop is right for you.

With artist Deborah Wainwright, you will createa mixed media page using collage, various mediumsincluding acrylic paint, oil pastels, inks, stencils andstamps, building layers upon layers to give depthand texture to your page, and finishing with a motivational quote. You will learn different techniques to apply mediums to your page andhow to get the best from your projects, by focusing on colour theoryand composition.

Art Journals with Deborah Wainwright

Community Room, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Tickets: £35Includes materials, tea and coffee and admission to the museum.

Sat 25th & Sun 26th Nov 2017

In this special workshop, experienced artists andteachers Patrick and Anne will share their ideasand techniques for making the most of solidgraphite sticks, exploring the potential of graphiteas a medium in its own right to produce tone and texture. A huge range of textures can be created, including natural materials and buildings,particularly stonework and timber. Finished piecesare beautifully detailed and can be achieved byanyone with the right tuition. This course welcomes beginners whowill be taught basic skills and more experienced artists to share ideas.

Community & Activity Room, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Tickets: £35 per dayParticipants can choose to attend just the Saturday or both days.Includes materials, tea and coffee and admission to the Museum.

Using Graphitewith Patrick Corbett & Anne Robinson

Tickets: £17 per session (Maximum 12 students per group)

Sat 23rd Sept 2017

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Felt Making with Karen MacDougall

Our popular programme of engaging lunchtime talks continues.Admission is free and there is no need to book, but please arrivepromptly to secure a seat. We aim to offer a varied programme of talks, and the opinions and views shared by our speakers do notrepresent the views of Tullie House.

The Lecture Theatre is equipped with induction loops and wheelchairaccess is available. If you have any specific requirements, please contactus on 01228 618718 and we will make suitable arrangements for you.

We welcome ideas for future lectures and speakers, so pleasesend your suggestions to [email protected]

TALKS START AT 1.00PM IN THE LECTURE THEATRE, AND LAST APPROXIMATELY 30 - 45 MINUTES.

TUESDAY LUNCHTIME LECTURESTA L K S & CON F E R ENC E S

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Tues 5th Sept 2017

In 2014 John Mather celebrated his 60th birthday by challenging himself to swim the length of all seventeen lakes contained within theEnglish Lake District, including lake Windermere - the longest naturallake in England.

Over the course of two years John estimates he swam a total distanceof 40 miles, which is greater than the distance of crossing the English Channel.

In this talk John will share withyou his unforgettable journey;highlighting the beauty andfragility of this wonderful landand the fleeting glimpses ofrarely seen wildlife in hope toencourage others swimmers todive in and swim in our stunninglakes and natural water sources.

Tues 3rd Oct 2017Dove Cottage was cold and bare upon William and Dorothy’s arrivalin 1799 and the siblings’ first few weeks there were marked by hardwork to transform the house into a ‘comfortable dwelling.’

The next eight and a half years the siblings spent at the little whitecottage in Town End are marked by domestic happiness and greatliterary productivity, Dorothy recording everything in her wonderfulGrasmere Journals.

In this talk The WordsworthTrust will pay homage to thetreasure chest of wonderful and ever current poetry andwritings about man, nature,thoughts and society, as well asexploring 21st century ideas.

Dove Cottage:The Importance of Home

Tues 7th Nov 2017Join Gloria Huang Zhonghui to learn about her experience of being Chinese Language Instructor here at Tullie House, her contribution to our learning programme and the cultural differences she hasencountered during her time in Carlisle.

China at Tullie House

Tues 5th Dec 2017

Carlisle Refugee Action Group(CRAG), winners of the SpecialMention Certificate at the DiverseCumbria Awards, was formed inSeptember 2015 at the height ofthe European refugee crisis.

Since then, volunteers from all overNorth Cumbria have sent aid andworked on projects in Northern France, Greece and Turkey.

Join CRAG and the Carlisle One World Centre to find out how theyare helping refugees and asylum seekers closer to home, share a storyand find out how you can get involved.

One World - the work of CarlisleRefugee Action Group

Tickets: Free

Opening Times: Until 31st Oct Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Sun 11am - 5pmOpening Times: From 1st Nov Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 12pm - 4pm www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Challenging Waters - The Diary of a Lake District Swimmer

Image Credit: John Mathers

Image Credit: Gillian Naylor

TULLIE TALKSTA LK S & CONF ER ENCE S

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Sat 2nd Sept 2017 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Hadrian’s Cavalry: Day of Talks

Join a line up of expert speakers for a fascinating day of talks exploringthe importance and role of Roman cavalry in Carlisle, along the walland across the Empire. Speakers include:

Guided tours of the exhibition, with exhibition curator Tim Padley willbe available from 11am.

• Dr Jon Coulston, lecturer at University of St Andrews in Scotland.

• Author and archaeologist Mike Bishop.

• Dr Rob Collins, Lecturer, at Newcastle University.

After the fantastic response from last year's Black History Month event, Tullie House together with AWAZ Cumbria and The Wordsworth Trust will be bringing another inspiring and impactful public event, with interactive workshops, creative responsesand discussion.

This year focuses on valuing inspirational individuals and eventsinvolving black and ethnic minority communities, and acknowledgethose who contribute to and help our society today.

Fri 20th Oct 2017 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Black History Month

Tickets: £15 (£12 Members/Concessions)

Tickets: Free

Tickets include admission to the exhibition, all talks and afternoon tea.


Thurs 26th Oct 2017 7.30pm

The History Wardrobe Presents: Red Ribbon

Costume historian Lucy Adlington invites you into the wonderful worldof fashion, fabrics and home-sewing in the 1940s, to celebrate thepublication of her new novel The Red Ribbon - an amazing storyinspired by the dressmakers of Auschwitz.

Thurs 9th Nov 2017 7.30pm

Join us for a six-month journey with award-winning adventurer JohnPilkington. Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran are in the news for all thewrong reasons. In 2009, just before the present violence in Syria andIraq, John unravelled a picture quite different from the news stories ofthe time as he followed a winding route via the Euphrates, Kurdistanand the Valleys of the Assassins to finisheventually on the Persian Gulf. He met a spectacular variety of people - Druze,Maronites, Arabs, Kurds, Yazidis and bothShia and Sunni Iranians - and despite theirdifferences he often found them workingtogether to survive the harsh climate andmake ends meet.

Tickets: £12 (£10 Members)

Tickets: 4.00pm Performance: Adults £8, Concessions £6, Children £47.00pm performance: Adults £12, Concessions £10

Inside the Middle East: Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran with John Pilkington

Tickets: £12 (£10 Members)

Sat 21st Oct 2017Join Priya Sundar and a group of professionalmusicians for a performance of Bharatanatyam, a beautiful Indian classical dance form regarded as mother of many other Indian dances. Hindureligious themes and spiritual ideas will beexplored in the dance, through excellent footworkand impressive gestures, beautiful expressions andspectacular costume. Accompanists will include a singer and musicians, including drums, stringinstruments and flute.

There will be two performances on the day. The 4pm performance willbe aimed at families and children and last for one hour, and the 7pmwill be for adults and will be in two forty minute performances withan interval in between.

Indian Dance Performance: Bharatanatyam

Why not book before the talk? Call 01228 818117to book a table. Bar open from 6.30pm.

TAPAS

Pumpkin Carving

OCTOBER HALF TERMFAM I L I E S & YOUNG P EOPL EFAM I L I E S & YOUNG P EOPL E

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Tues 24th, Thurs 26th & Sat 28th Oct 2017

Come along and carve your own spooky pumpkin.

£2 per pumpkin, advanced booking essential. Call our box office on01228 618700

Timeslots between 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Wed 25th Oct 2017Create your own scary monster pom poms with wool and pipe cleaners.

Halloween Pom Pom Monsters*Drop-in 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Sat 28th Oct 2017Are you brave enough to venture into our haunted cellar and walkthrough the dark museum by torch light?

Join us on a spooky ghost tour of the museum, listen to tales of ghostlyhappenings and strange sightings that will have even the most scepticalbelieving in ghosts! There will also be some spooky Halloween craftsin our Community Room.

Ghost tours are suitable for children 8 years and over -booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Call our box office on 01228 618700. Tickets £3 each.

Museums at Night Ghost Tour & Crafts

6.00pm, 7.00pm, 8.00pm & 9.00pm

Sat 21st Oct 2017

Join us to celebrate the Hindu festival of light and make a decorativedivali tea light holder.

Sat 21st Oct 2017

Mon 23rd Oct 2017

1.00pm - 4.00pm

4.00pm

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Have a go at Rangoli, an Indian art form where decorative patterns arecreated using materials such as rice, flour and petals. Often created forfestivals like Diwali, the designs are also thought to bring good luck!

OCTOBER HALF TERM

Indian Dance Performance

Join Priya Sundar and a group of professionalmusicians for a performance of Bharatanatyam, a beautiful Indian classical dance form!

This special 4.00pm performance is suitable forchildren, and Priya will use spectacular movementsand costume to tell stories from the Hindu religion,with a singer and musicians to accompany her.

Rangoli Art*

*Annual admission charges apply.

Diwali Drop-In*


Tickets: Adults £8 | Children £4

Fri 27th Oct 2017Make your very own spooky mask in time for Halloween.

Spooky Halloween Masks*Drop-in 1.00pm - 4.00pm

FAM I L I E S & YOUNG P EOPL E

BONFIRE NIGHT CHRISTMASFAM I L I E S & YOUNG P EOPL E FAM I L I E S & YOUNG P EOPL E

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Thurs 30th Nov, 7th & 14th Dec 20175.00pm - 7.00pm

Late Night Shopping Club

Got some late-night Christmas shopping to do? Why not leave yourlittle ones with the elves at Tullie House! We will have lots of funChristmas activities, games and crafts to keep them entertained whileyou do your shopping uninterrupted.

6 to 12 years old: £3.50 per child

Sat 9th & Sun 10th Dec 201711.00am - 4.00pm

Christmas Fun Weekend

Look out for details of our fantastic Christmas Fun Weekend.

Tues 19th, Thurs 21st & Sat 23rd Dec 2017

Get yourselves in the festive spirit with our Christmas craft drop-ins.We will be making a range of crafts to decorate your home thisChristmas - prepare to be glittered!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions are FREEbut donations are gratefully received to support the continuedwork of the museum.

We will also have a Christmas themed trail to follow around ourgalleries throughout the holiday period, so pop in and follow the cluesto pick up your prize!

Christmas Holiday Crafts

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Annual admission charges apply.

SAVETHE

DATE!

Sat 4th Nov 2017

Come in from the cold and make some Bonfire night inspired craftsand your own edible sparklers before the Bitts Park celebrations!

1.00pm - 6.30pm

Bonfire Night Drop-In

Annual admission charges apply.

FAM I LY ACT I V I T I E S

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Tullie Toddlers*

Spend time with other families at ourfun-filled toddler drop-in sessions forchildren up to 5 years old. Our sessionshave a relaxed atmosphere and involve arange of activities including crafts andcreative play, and if the weather’s nice wemake use of our beautiful gardens!

Every session includes a ‘self-led’ Tullie Mouse hunt around the museumgalleries. Hunt for the Tullie Mouse characters and don’t forget to checkif he’s home by visiting Old Tullie House!

Not sure what to do on a Sunday afternoon? Become a Tullie Explorerand join us for a range of hands on craft activities linked to ourcollections and exhibitions. You’ll receive your very own Tullie ExplorerLogbook and can collect a stamp for each session you attend - as youbuild up your stamps you’ll receive certificates and prizes!

Tullie Explorers: Discover & Create Sundays*

Drop-in between 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Get creative in our pop up craft space where you will find a range ofself-led crafts and games linked to the museum.

Tullie Explorers: Discover & Create Space*

Museum Gallery Opening Times

Sun 10th & 24th Sept, 8th, 22nd & 29th Oct, 5th & 19th Nov, 3rd & 31st Dec 2017

*Annual admission charges apply.

Every Tuesday during term time we will be turning the Wildlife Domeinto a space for our youngest visitors to explore and play. There willbe a range of play resources and dressing up available as well as astorytelling session at 11am.

For more information contact David Gopsill on 01228 618765 [email protected]

Tullie Explorers: Play Day & Storytelling Tuesdays*

Weds 13th & 27th Sept, 11th & 25thOct (25th Octmorning only), 8th & 22nd Nov, 6th & 20th Dec 201710.00am - 11.30am or 1.00pm - 2.30pm

We will be opening our Border Galleries an hour early on the firstSunday of the month so families can explore at their own pace in acalm and relaxed environment. You can pick up an Explorer Rucksackincluding handling objects, trails and a magnifying glass to help you getthe most out of your visit.

For more information contact Sarah Forster on 01228 618725 [email protected]

Autism Friendly Early Openings*

The Tullie Time Travellers are a club for 8 to 14 year olds, we meet uponce a month to explore history, art, nature and the museum. Our sessions are a fun way to learn more about Tullie House and meetnew friends. Whatever you’re interested in we’ve got something toinspire you!

Spaces are limited so please note there may be a waiting list to join.For more information contact Sarah Forster on 01228 618725 [email protected]

Tullie Time Travellers

10.00am - 11.00amSun 3rd Sept & 1st Oct 201711.00am - 12.00pmSun 5th Nov & 3rd Dec 2017

Sun 17th Sept, 1st & 15th Oct, 12th & 26th Nov & 17th Dec 2017


NEWEVENT!


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Workshops for Youth Groups

If you’re looking for somewhere to bring your youth group we offercreative and inspiring activities at Tullie House! We can developworkshops themed around a topic of your choice, or come and be‘hands on’ with objects from the collections.

Tullie House is an Arts Award Centre, and a visit cancontribute towards your portfolio, or we could worktogether to create a personalised project just for you.

What are Arts Awards?

A range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with andtake part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an artform - from fashion to digital art, pottery to poetry.

To find out more about any of the above, contact Lindsey on 01228 618705, or email [email protected]


Tickets: £1.50 per child

Sat 30th Sept 2017 10.00am - 4.00pm

China Day

China club for kids

5.00pm - 6.00pm

Did you know that 80% of ALL toys are made in China? Or that inChina, as well as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, they have a Children’sDay where children are given gifts and money?!

At our NEW China Club you’ll be exploring all things Chinese, from language and calligraphy to myths, legends, traditional Chinesegames and craft activities. You’ll learn how to speak basic Chinese, find out more about Chinese culture and make new friends along the way!

CHINA DAYTHe Youth Panel is a group of young people involvedin events, exhibitions and activities at Tullie House.

If you are aged between 14-21 and are interested in joining contact Lindsey on 01228 618705 [email protected] to find out whenwe are next meeting up.

THe Youth Panel is Recruiting!

As one of the partners of the Confucius Institute in LancasterUniversity, we are going to celebrate the thirteenth Confucius Instituteday at Tullie House! Join us for lots of hands on activities for families,including Beijing Opera style face painting, Chinese traditionalcostumes, traditional decorative pattern colouring, Chinese charactersand calligraphy, paper cutting and Chinese drumming.

Admission charges apply.

Tickets for the Chinese Drumming workshops are £2 per child, payable on the day. Please book a place in advance by calling our Box Office on 01228 618700 as places on each session are limited.Sessions will run on the hour from 11am - 3pm.

Every Monday during term time from 4th Sept 2017

Our Community sessions take place on a regular basis and area great way to meet people with similar interests,

share skills and ideas.

COMMUN I TY

Drop-in anytime between 10.00am - 12.00pm

Last Weds of the Month27th Sept, 25th Oct, 29th Nov & 27th Dec 2017

We would like to invite you to spend a morning with us at the museumto take a closer look at some of our objects from Victoriankitchenware to costume from the 1960’s! Relax and enjoy a cup of tea whilst sharing stories, meeting new people, and discovering moreabout our exhibitions and collections. We particularly welcome olderpeople experiencing memory loss and their friends, family and carers.

Morning at the Museum

This event is free, but normal museumadmission charges apply if you wish to visitthe galleries. Refreshments are provided.

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Free group activity, but please bring your own materials.Admission charges apply if you wish to visit the museum.

2.00pm - 4.00pmSecond Sun of the Month

Tullie Textiles Group

If you enjoy craft and textile activities this group could be the perfectopportunity for you to enjoy an afternoon at the museum meeting new people, being creative and learning new skills.

Each month you will get the opportunity to try out a new techniquewith a professional textile artist, have a look at costume from the museum collection, or simply take the time to work on your own project.

5.00pm - 9.00pmFri 20th Oct 2017

Black History Month

See page 10 for more details.

For more information on any of our Community Events contact:[email protected]

THe Community Gallery

THe Community Gallery is now open! Located in the Border Galleries,it is a bespoke space dedicated to displaying artwork created bydifferent youth and community groups.

The space can be adaptable and used as an informal learning space, can host object handling sessions, small presentation events or toshowcase a special project.

www.tulliehouse.co.ukOpening Times: Until 31st Oct Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Sun 11am - 5pmOpening Times: From 1st Nov Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 12pm - 4pm

25th SeptFrantz (12A)Dir: Francois Ozon,France/Germany, 2016, 113 minsOzon’s latest film explores grief in theaftermath of WWI, following a youngGerman woman mourning the death of her fiancé.French and German with English subtitles

Advance booking is strongly recommended. Contact: 01228 618700 to book.Programme correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.

To celebrate the end of the season on 27thNovember, the bar will be open from 6pm,offering a tapas menu. Call 01228 818117to book a table.

All screenings start at 7.45pm. Bar open from 7.00pm.

Tickets: £5.50 (£5 concessions)

September - November Season Ticket: £45 (over 15s only

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2nd OctI Am Not Your Negro (12A)Dir: Raoul Peck, USA, 2016, 93 minsBased on the unfinished novel by writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, this documentary explores the story ofrace in modern America.

9th OctThe Sense of an Ending (15)Dir: Ritesh Batra, UK, 2017, 108 minsJim Broadbent stars as Tony Webster, a reclusive man who is forced to face up to long buried secrets and thedevastating consequences of decisions made a lifetime ago.

23rd OctRed Turtle (PG)Dir: Michael Dudok deWit, France/Belgium/Japan, 2016, 80 minsA masterpiece of animation, wordlesslytelling the tale of a shipwrecked man, a turtle and the cycle of life.

30th OctBerlin Syndrome (15)Dir: Cate Shortland, Australia, 2017, 116 minsClare, an Australian photojournalist reachesBerlin on her travels, and a passionateholiday romance turns into a nightmare.

6th NovA Man Called Ove (15)Dir: Hannes Holm, Sweden, 2015, 114 minsOve, an ill-tempered, isolated widower hasgiven up on life until he develops an unlikelyfriendship with his new neighbours.Swedish and Persian with English subtitles

BORDER L IN E SBOOK F E S T I VA L

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Back for its fourth year, Tullie House is proud to be afestival partner once again. For full programme listings(more names to be announced) pick up a guide from Tullie House or visit www.borderlinescarlisle.co.uk forticket prices and to make a booking.

THE MONDAY ALTERNATIVE

13th NovMy Life as a Courgette (PG)Dir: Claude Barras, Switzerland/France,2016, 70 minsAfter losing his mother, a young boy is sentto a foster home with other orphans his agewhere he begins to learn the meaning oftrust and true love.French with English subtitles

20th NovThe Levelling (15)Dir: Hope Dickson Leach, UK, 2016, 83minsTrainee vet Clover Catto returns to find thefamily home in a state of disrepair followingflooding and family tragedy.

27th NovThe Big Sick (15)Dir: Michael Showalter, USA, 2017, 119 minsChicago comedian Kumail and his new love Emily face up to cultural differences as their relationship develops, when anunexpected twist pushes their relationshipin a new direction.

16th OctThe Other Side of Hope (12A)Dir: Aki Kaurismaki, Finland/Germany, 2017,100 minsA poignant yet brilliantly comedic film about a Syrian refugee finding asylum andfriendship in Finland in the unlikely form ofa poker-playing, former salesman. Finnish and Arabic with English subtitles


2.00pm Judith Notley as Beatrix Potter Carlisle Library, £4

Saturday 30th September

Tuesday 3rd October

Wednesday 4th October

Thursday 5th October

Friday 6th October

Saturday 7th October

Sunday 8th October

7.30pm Neil Faulkner - Russian Revolution Cakes & Ale Café, £6

7.30pm Sir Chris Bonington Crown & Mitre, £10

7.30pm Sing me a Song: Celebrating the Wit Tullie House, £6 and Wisdom of Robert Louis Stevenson

4.30pm Hunter Davies & the Liverpool Crown & Mitre, £12 Philharmonic Orchestra8.00pm Hunter Davies & Caitlin Davies Crown & Mitre, £10

10.00am Stephen Matthews - Carlisle in Poetry and Prose Tullie House, £611.00am Robin Yassin-Kassab & Leila Al-Shami - Syria Crown & Mitre, £711.00am Zosia Wand - Trust Me Carlisle Library, £412.00pm Steve Birkinshaw - There is No Map in Hell Tullie House, £61.00pm Hugh Tomson - One Man & His Mule Crown & Mitre, £61.00pm Jo Baker - Austen’s Longbourn to Beckett’s Carlisle Library, £4 Wartime France2.00pm Brett Westwood - Welcome to Wonderland Tullie House, £63.00pm Claire Tomalin - A Life of My Own Crown & Mitre, £73.00pm Lucy Grace - Lucy, Lucy and Me Carlisle Library, £44.00pm Sinclair McKay - Mile End Murder Tullie House, £65.00pm Marie-Elsa Bragg - Towards Mellbreak Crown & Mitre, £107.30pm Amanda Owen - The Yorkshire Shepherdess Crown & Mitre, £9

10.00am David Cross - Public Sculpture of Lancashire Tullie House, £6 & Cumbria 11.00am Sinclair Mckay - The Spies of Winter Crown & Mitre, £711.00am Jenn Ashworth & Andrew Hurley - Cumbria’s Carlisle Library, £4 Landscape in Fiction 12.00pm Alan Cleaver - Cumbrian Folklore Tullie House, £61.00pm Jenny Uglow - Edward Lear: Art & Nonsense Crown & Mitre, £72.00pm Peter Brears - Traditional Food of Cumbria Tullie House, £62.00pm Andrew Liddle – Ruth Davidson Crown & Mitre, £63.00pm Alistair Campbell - The Diaries Crown & Mitre, £104.00pm Jake Polley - Poetry Reading Tullie House, £65.00pm John O’Farrell - Things Can Only Get Worse Crown & Mitre, £97.00pm Peter Snow & Ann MacMillan - War Stories Crown & Mitre, £9

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8TPFront Cover: Carlisle Castle, Paul Leith; Family Activities at Tullie House by Charlie Hedley and Crosby Villas © Percy Kelly Estate.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Saturday 2nd, 1.00pmHadrian’s Cavalry: Day of Talks

Monday 4th, 5.00pmChina Club for Kids

Tuesday 5th, 1.00pmLunchtime Lecture

Tuesday 5th, 7.00pmChina Café

Sunday 10th, 2.00pmTullie Textiles Group

Monday 11th, 18th & 25th, 5.00pmChina Club for Kids

Wednesday 13th & 27th, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Wednesday 13th, 20th & 27th, 7.00pmChinese Culture & Language Course

Saturday 16th, 1.30pmDrawing at the Museum

Saturday 23rd, 10.00amFelt Making

Monday 25th, 7.45pmMonday Alternative

Wednesday 27th, 10.00amMorning at the Museum

Sunday 30th, 10.00amChina Day

Monday 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 30th, 5.00pmChina Club for Kids

Monday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 7.45pmMonday Alternative

Tuesday 3rd, 1.00pmLunchtime Lecture

Tuesday 3rd, 7.00pmChina Café

Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 7.00pmChinese Culture & Language Course

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th, from 10.00amBorderlines Book Festival


Wednesday 11th & 25th, 10.00amTullie Toddlers


Friday 20th, 5.00pmBlack History Month

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd, 10.00amRuskin Lace

Saturday 21st, 1.00pmDiwali Drop-In

Saturday 21st, 4.00pm & 7.00pmIndian Dance Performance

Monday 23rd, 1.00pmRangoli Art Drop-In

Tuesday 24th, 26th & 28th, 1.00pmPumpkin Carving

Wednesday 25th & Friday 27th, 1.00pmHalloween Crafts Drop-In

OCTOBER CONT.Wednesday 25th, 10.00amMorning at the Museum

Thursday 26th, 7.30pmRed Ribbon

Saturday 28th, 6.00pm, 7.00pm, 8.00pm & 9.00pmGhost Tour & Crafts

NOVEMBERWednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 7.00pmChinese Culture & Language Course

Saturday 4th, 10.00amArt Journals

Saturday 4th, 1.00pmBonfire Night Drop-In

Saturday 4th, 5.00pmBonfire Buffet

Monday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 5.00pmChina Club for Kids

Monday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 7.45pmMonday Alternative



Wednesday 8th & 22nd, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Thursday 9th, 7.30pmInside the Middle East



Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th, 10.00amUsing Graphite


Thursday 30th, 5.00pmLate Night Shopping Club

DECEMBERSaturday 2nd, 1.30pmDrawing at the Museum

Monday 4th & 11th, 5.00pmChina Club for Kids



Wednesday 6th & 20th, 10.00am & 1.00pmTullie Toddlers

Thursday 7th & 14th, 5.00pmLate Night Shopping Club

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th, 11.00amChristmas Fun Weekend


Tuesday 19th, 21st & 23rd, 1.00pmChristmas Holiday Crafts Drop-In


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