FAMILY FUN! OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2015

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We’ve put together a packed programme of events to keep the whole family entertained as the nights draw in. Inspired by ‘The Great Print Exhibition’ in our gallery, our October Half Term focuses on the handmade, with children’s workshops on everything from bookmaking and screen-printing, to cupcake decorating and pumpkin carving. Our popular family Theatre productions return too, with adaptations from bestselling children’s books The Scarecrow’s Wedding and How the Koala Learnt to Hug. Christmas sees Rheged turned into a spectacular winter wonderland, with a 9 metre high vintage indoor helter skelter, a magical Santa’s Cottage and Supper With Santa, festive craft workshops, real reindeer and lots more. Enjoy a unique Christmas shopping experience all under one roof, with a treasure trove of unique gifts, beautiful decorations, locally produced festive goodies alongside classic film matinees on our big screen.

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Saturday Film Club Returns Hidden underneath our grass roof is the largest 3D cinema in the north, showing the greatest family films from well-known classics to recent releases.

Films are screened on the following Saturdays at 11am • All tickets are £2 each • Show your ticket in Pod or Rheged Café and receive 25% off your bill!

17 OCTOBER • Aladdin (U) 24 OCTOBER • Book of Life (U) • 11am 24 OCTOBER • Maleficent (PG) • 3pm 31 OCTOBER • Hotel Transylvania (U) 7 NOVEMBER • NO FILM CLUB 14 NOVEMBER • Annie – 1982 (U) 21 NOVEMBER • Arthur Christmas 3D (U) 21 NOVEMBER • Frozen sing-a-long (PG) • 2pm 28 NOVEMBER • Paddington (PG) 5 DECEMBER • Penguins Of Madagascar 3D (U) 12 DECEMBER • Home Alone (PG) 19 DECEMBER • The Polar Express 3D (U) SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER • Big Hero 6 3D (PG) Every film is repeated on the Sunday at 11am at full price Adult £6.50, U15’s £4, Conc £5 Family £19 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

DAILY FILMS

UNTIL FRIDAY 8 JANUARY 2016

Double Bill Hefted + Fell Pony Breeders

Two films by Cumbrian Filmmaker Tom Lloyd. Hefted explores why sheep on our Cumbrian fells don’t wander far from where they were born. Fell Pony Breeders provides an insight into the traditional way of breeding and managing the endangered fell ponies. (59 min total)

Wainwrights Record Attempt

Steve Birkinshaw, one of the great fell runners, attempts to break Joss Naylor’s 27 year old record by linking up all 214 Lakeland Wainwright summits in under seven days. (44 mins)

Searex 3D (U) C O O K E R Y SCHOOL • BEAU T Y SPA F R E E E N T RY AND F REE PARKI N G!

Through the power of 3D, experience a wondrous adventure from the dinosaur age. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. (41 mins)

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY

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Term October Half HALF TERM FAMILY FILMS Saturday 24 – Friday 30 October

The Book of Life (2014) (PG) • 11am Maleficent (2014) (PG) • 3pm Saturday 31 October – Sunday 1 November Hotel Transylvania (U) • 11am Saturday 24 October

Winter Droving Workshops with Ulverston Scrap Store Plus

Get ready for Penrith’s Winter Droving festival on 14 November by making your own simple animal-themed mask.

10am-4pm • Drop in • 5 yrs+ • £2

Wednesday 28 October

Screen Printing with Creation Station

Create your own design to screen print onto a bag and decorate with fabric, buttons, sequins, gems and fabric pens.

11am and 1pm • 1hr 30mins • 7+ • No parental supervision required • £12 Wednesday 28 October

Cupcake Decorating with Fantasweets

Come and decorate 4 cupcakes with all sorts of treats.

Learn how to ice a cupcake, paint an edible picture and model your own edible Halloween witch, ghost or vampire.

11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm • 45 mins • 5-9yrs • £6

Monday 26 October – Sunday 1 November

Owls at Rheged

The experts will be on hand to answer questions and share fascinating facts 10am-4pm • Free to view, £3 to hold and have a photograph with an owl Monday 26 October

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away

In this new show, children will experience a Mad Science Vortex, witness the incredible power of air pressure, the Bernoulli principle and much more.

11am & 1pm • 45mins • 5-11yrs • £6 Monday 26 October

Facepainting with Janet

Friday 20 November

Family Theatre The Scarecrow’s Wedding

COMING UP!

A brand new show based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Bursting at the seams with award winning Scamp Theatre’s (Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, and Pirate Gran) inimitable style, this epic love story promises wit, drama, and wedding bells!

1.30pm and 4.30pm • 60 mins • Suitable for ages 3+ • £10 adult £9 conc (children under 12, 60+) £32 Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children) £8 group rate (10 children or more) The Café will be open for a special tea before the 4.30pm show.

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Choose from your favourite superhero, animal or halloween character.

11am – 2pm • £3.50 per child

Monday 26 – Wednesday 28 October

Woodworking workshops with Woodstone Learning

Artist Tracy Metcalfe will teach you how to make your own zigzag book, using ribbons, cloth and string to make the binding, then assembling it into a functional book which you can take home.

10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm • 60 mins • 7-11yrs • £9.50

Back by popular demand! Woodstone Learning (formally Eden Community Outdoors) will show you how to use natural materials and traditional wood crafting skills to make a wooden sword, a bamboo wind chime or a willow wand.

Make your own wooden sword • 5-12yrs • 30 mins • £7.50 • Make a wind chime • 5-12yrs • 30 mins • £7 Make a willow wand • 4-12yrs • 30 mins • £4.50 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

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Tuesday 27 October

Bookmaking Workshop

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Term October Half Thursday 29 October

Pumpkin Carving Workshops

Join Artist John Stokes for a fun session carving your very own pumpkin lantern. Draw on a face, then with help from a grown-up carve out your design.

11am and 2pm • Parental supervision required • 60mins Ages 4+ • £5 including tealight and pumpkin to take away.

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Festive Helter Skelter

Rheged will be turned into a Christmas Wonderland this year, with a giant 9 metre high Helter Skelter, right inside our Mountain Hall! Surrounded by real Christmas trees and giant Christmas present ’huts’ offering festive treats and craft workshops, adults and children alike will love whizzing down our vintage Helter Skelter.

10am – 5pm • 3+ must be accompanied, 5’s and over can go unaccompanied (adults welcome too!) • £1 Sunday 22 November

Christmas Festive Fun Day

Thursday 29 October

Make a Trick or Treat Box with Creation Station

Make a ghoulish box to keep your trick or treat booty safe this Halloween- Could it be a witch, cat, or spider?

11am & 1pm • Suggested ages 2-11yrs • 45 mins • £5.50 Friday 30 October

Family Theatre How the Koala Learnt to Hug

Based on the bestselling book by Steven Lee, join the Peoples Theatre Company and their cast for this warm and wonderful story about picnics and bubbles and the magic of family. As an extra treat, author Steven will be available to sign copies of How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales, which will be on sale after the show.

11.30am and 2.30pm • 3+ yrs • 60 mins • £8.50 adult £6.50 child Sunday 22 November • Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 27 November Daily from 18 – 23 December

Christmas Trees for sale at Rheged

Find a handpicked selection of high quality, British grown trees supplied locally from JAH Forestry. We’ll even carry it to your car for you!

10am-5pm

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Join us for a full day of family fun and a host of reasons to get the festive season off to a flying start. Music organised by local musician Dawn Smart will include children’s theatre groups, choirs and brass bands all day long. Join our Frozen sing-along on the giant cinema screen at 2pm. Meet our magical reindeer, and stay to watch Santa arrive for Christmas at 4pm. There’s also facepainting, storytelling with Ian Douglas and a chance to decorate your own Christmas bauble. Don’t miss our Christmas jumper competition - wear your wackiest festive knitwear to receive a prize, winner picked at 3pm.

11am – 4pm • Free entry

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 27 November, Monday 21, Tuesday 22, and Wednesday 23 December and Christmas Eve

Santa’s Cottage

Santa will be flying back to Rheged this year to take up residence in his cosy Cottage in our enchanted Christmas Wonderland. Wander along the candy path and make a Christmas wish, discover magical elves and Santa’s sleigh, before you meet Santa to tell him what you really want for Christmas and receive a special gift.

10am - 4pm • Christmas Eve 10am - 2pm • 0-9+yrs • £6.50

Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in our special post box and receive a reply from his workshop!

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Sunday 20 December

Family Theatre: Santa in Love

Have you ever wanted to know a Christmas secret?

Join Santa and the People’s Theatre Company in this fun filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs. Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a present.

11.30am & 2.30pm • 60 mins • £12 adult • £10 conc (children under 12, 60+) • £40 Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children) Monday 21 December

Children’s Christmas Craft Workshop With Felltarn Friends

Design a wooden Christmas tree decoration, hand craft a Christmas card and create a candy-cane Reindeer.

11am & 1pm • 60 mins • 2-9yrs • £6.50

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Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 December

Tuesday 22 December

Storytelling with Ian Douglas

Back by popular demand, a playful storytelling experience.

10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm • 45 mins • Free

Rheged Christmas Market

Enjoy a festive day out with the chance to buy unique presents and treats from local craftspeople and artisan food producers.

10am - 4pm • Free entry Saturday 28 November

Family Adventure Film Programme

A selection of inspirational adventure films chosen by the team at Kendal Mountain Film Festival for a family audience.

2pm • 90 mins • Tickets £8 adult • £5 conc

Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December

Supper with Santa

Join Santa himself for a seasonal two course Supper and then enjoy a festive film double-bill, ‘The Bear’ and ‘The Snowman’ (52mins) (21 and 23 Dec), ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ (54mins) (22 Dec) on our huge IMAX style cinema. Children must be accompanied.

• 5pm - Supper with Santa (must be pre-booked – see rheged.com for menu) • 6.30pm - Festive double-bill • Supper and Films: Adults £15, U15s £12.50 • Film only: Adult £6.50, U15s £4, Family £19.50

FAM ILY F I LMS Saturday 19 - Thursday 24 December • 11am

The Polar Express 3D (U)

Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 December • 2pm

Elf (PG)

Sunday 27, Monday 28 and Thursday 31 December, Friday 1 January

Big Hero 6 3D (PG)

Sun 27 (11am), Mon 28, Thurs 31 & Fri 1 (11am and 3pm) Tickets: Adults £6.50, Conc £5, U15’s £4, Family £19 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Sat Film Club showings £2

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Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December

Family Pantomime: Cinderella

With spectacular scenery, stunning costumes and comedy that will have the whole family laughing, cheering, smiling and feeling simply fantastic! Join Cinderella, her best friend Buttons and the horrible Ugly Sisters as Reamba Pantomimes brings you the most magical pantomime of them all.

2pm • All ages (suggested 4+) • Children must be accompanied • 90 mins with 15 min interval • Adult £10, Children £8 • Family Ticket £32 (2 adults, 2 children)

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There are no shortcuts when it comes to making good food. We have collaborated with our suppliers, sharing time honoured recipes to bring you festive essentials that will make your Christmas an extraordinary one.

Events Festive Film Have a break from the Christmas shopping with a classic film matinee at 2pm Monday 23 – Fri 27 November

White Christmas (1954) Monday 30 November – Friday 4 December

Meet Me in St Louis (1944) Monday 7 – Friday 11 December

IN TASTE FOODHALL

Brief Encounter (1945)

A Christmas Pudding recipe taken from a well-thumbed family recipe book belonging to a member of our staff, made in our kitchens right here at Rheged.

Monday 14 – Friday 18 December

Handmade Mince Pies with sweet crust pastry from local farmer Diane Halliday, filled with our own succulent mincemeat recipe produced by Alan at the Buxton Pudding Company.

Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 December

A Ruby coloured Christmas Ale brewed exclusively for us by Jason Hill at Eden Brewery, infused with Cinnamon, Ginger, Allspice & Cloves.

A Stollen made by Patrick Moore of Staveley, inspired by his Mothers’ German roots, lightly spiced with cardamom, with a ribbon of marzipan throughout to keep it moist.

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Love Actually (15)

FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR LIVE STREAMING PROGRAMME Sunday 13 December

The Nutcracker

Captured live from the Bolshoi Ballet 4pm • 130 mins Wednesday 16 December

The Nutcracker

Live from the Royal Ballet 7.15pm • 135 mins

AN ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT...

Friday 4 December

IN OUR SHOPS Traditional meets contemporary Nordic, with a beautiful range of high quality Christmas decorations, from snow globes to copper snowflakes, to classic glass baubles. Discover must have Christmas toys in our toyshop, and find the perfect bedtime read in our children’s bookshop. Treat yourself with festive pamper packages in our Spa, and select spa gift vouchers and luxurious skincare gifts for men and women.

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Sing-a-long-a Rocky Horror Picture Show (12)

Celebrate 40 years of this outrageous, riotous, and uncompromisingly kitsch classic film, with lyrics on screen and the famous sing-a-long-a goody bag brimming with surprises.

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended.

7pm arrival drinks and dinner • Film 8pm • Tickets £25, including a goodie bag, a glass of wine, and a choice of hot sandwiches from our Street Food Pop Up

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Diary 17-18 Oct

Aladdin (U)

Family Film

11am

29 Oct-1 Nov

Owls at Rheged

Family Fun

10am-4pm

24 Oct-30 Oct

The Book of Life (U)

Family Film

See Rheged.com

24 Oct-30 Oct

Maleficent (PG)

Family Film

See Rheged.com

24 Oct

Mask Making Workshops

Family Fun

10am-4pm

26 Oct

Mad Science Show

Family Fun

11am & 1pm

26 Oct

Facepainting

Family Fun

11am-2pm

26-28 Oct

Woodworking Workshops

Family Fun

See Rheged.com

27 Oct

Bookmaking Workshop

Family Fun

10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm

28 Oct

Screen Printing

Family Fun

11am & 1pm

28 Oct

Cupcake Decorating

Fmily Fun

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

29 Oct

Pumpkin Carving

Family Fun

11am & 2pm

29 Oct

Make a Trick or Treat Box

Family Fun

11am & 1pm

30 Oct

How the Koala Learnt to Hug

Family Theatre

11.30am & 2.30pm

31 Oct-1 Nov

Hotel Transylvania (U)

Family Film

11am

14-15 Nov

Annie 1982 (U)

Family Film

11am

20 Nov

The Scarecrow’s Wedding

Family Theatre

1.30pm & 4.30pm

21-22 Nov

Arthur Christmas 3D (U)

Family Film

11am

21-22 Nov

Frozen sing-a-long-a

Family Film

2pm

21 Nov - 5 Jan

Festive Helter Skelter

Family Fun

10am-4pm

22 Nov

Christmas Festive Fun Day

Family Fun

11am-4pm

23-27 Nov

White Christmas 1954

Festive Film Event

See Rheged.com

27 Nov-20 Dec Every Fri, Sat, Sun

Santa’s Cottage

Family Fun

10am-4pm

28-29 Nov

Paddington (PG)

Family Film

11am

28 Nov

Family Adventure Film Programme

Family Film

2pm

30 Nov-4 Dec

Meet Me in St Louis

Festive Film Event

2pm

4 Dec

Sing-a-long-a- Rocky Horror Picture Show

Festive Film Event

7pm

5-6 Dec

Penguins Of Madagascar 3D (U)

Family Film

11am

7-11 Dec

Brief Encounter 1945

Festive Film Event

2pm

12-13 Dec

Home Alone (PG)

Family Film

11am

13 Dec

The Nutcracker

Festive Film Event

4pm

14-18 Dec

It’s a Wonderful Life

Festive Film Event

2pm

16 Dec

The Nutcracker

Festive Film Event

7.15pm

19-24 Dec

The Polar Express 3D (U)

Family Film

2pm

19-20 Dec

Love Actually (15)

Festive Film Event

2pm

20 Dec

Santa in Love

Family Theatre

11.30am & 2.30pm

21 Dec

Christmas Craft Workshop

Family Fun

11am & 1pm

21, 22 & 23 Dec

Supper with Santa

Family Fun

See Rheged.com

21-24 Dec

Santa’s Cottage

Family Fun

21-23 Dec

Elf (PG)

Family Film

See Rheged.com

22 Dec

Storytelling with Ian Douglas

Family Fun

10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

27, 28, 31 Dec, 1 Jan

Big Hero 6 3D (PG)

Family Film

See Rheged.com

29 & 30 Dec

Cinderella

Family Pantomime

2pm