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CancerCare Christmas Fair 7th December 2011

CancerCare would like to thank everyone who supported our wonderful Christmas Fayre yesterday at Leighton Hall. It was the best yet, with an abundance of fabulous stalls and a lovely Christmassy atmosphere. Also thanks to Carnforth Choral Society for their beautiful performance, a very special thank you to Leighton Hall for hosting such a fantastic event. And a great big thank you to the tireless efforts of our amazing volunteers, we couldn't have done it without you.

Murder Mystery Evening

Friday 18th November 2011

Travel Writing Retreat with The Quirky Traveller

8th October 2011

An exclusive opportunity to explore travel writing style & technique in one of England’s loveliest country houses, Leighton Hall.

Ever wanted to do something with all those holiday jottings but not sure what …thought you could write a travel book but never had a go… heard about travel blogging but no idea how to do it … just felt you’d like to develop your writing skills but uncertain how to start?

Well, this is tailor-made just for you. In the beautiful surroundings of Leighton Hall, you can’t fail to be inspired. Escape from the hurly burly of your busy life and give your creative side a chance to shine…

* Find out how express your own voice more effectively
* Discover what makes someone want to read your writing
* Identify the steps you need to BE a writer
* Explore the world of Travel Blogging
* Find out more about Writing Coaching & Book Buddies
* Hear about ways to use your writing to make money
* Get practical help on using your camera to produce better photos
* Share ideas, top tips and experiences with like-minded people
* Enjoy a relaxing and creative day in a delightful environment

The Retreat will be hosted by Zoë Dawes, recently voted in Top 50 Online Travel Influencers & Top People who Inspire the Travel Industry.

Better Photos Mark Elliot, author of ‘Waterside Walks in Cumbria & The Lake District’, will be running ‘An Introduction to Travel Photography’ to help you get the most from your camera.

Leighton Hall - Family Fun Sunday 21st August

2pm till 5pm

We all had a great time at the Family Fun event here at Leighton, with Punch & Judy Shows, Falconry Displays and Lindsey with her Labradors.

Kids could bounce, have their face painted, knock a cocunut of the shy, throw a wet sponge at their mum or dad, have a go at Archery, wellie throwing or spot the animals competition and many more activities.

Lakeland Classic Car Rally - 10th July 2011

Over 500 classic cars and motorcycles including 20 classic car clubs all travelled to Leighton Hall and enjoyed a sunny summers day out on sunday the 10th july.
This annual event now in its 13th year was the best yet, set in the glorious surroundings in the park at Leighton Hall.
Leighton Hall is one of our best established venues for our series of classic car shows held throughout the summer at various historic houses in the north of England and we look forward to the next Leighton Hall classic car & motorcycle show on sunday the 8th july 2012.

The Festival Players Theatre Company – Friday 29th July 2011 – The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare’s feisty female creation, Katherine, and her mad-cap suitor, Petruchio, lead the action in this great comedy of farcical impediments, impersonation, and impassioned love. Welcome to the colourful world of sunny Padua as the inimitable Festival Players Theatre Company arrive with a fun-packed, energetic, and brilliantly inventive production of this perennial favourite.