Everyone Here Spark Bus in Dearham

Join us for the first stop on our Everyone Here Spark Bus Tour where we bring free art and creativity to different corners of West Cumbria.  

We’ll be kicking off the tour by heading to Dearham on Tuesday 18 February. We’ll be parked at The Old Mill Inn where we’ll have activities on the bus and in the pub throughout the day – the perfect way to take part in some free Half Term fun. 

Let’s take a closer look at what’s on: 

Family Storytime with Jessie McMeekin

12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Everyone Here Bus 

Would you like more family time and less screen time? Gather the little ones and join us for storytime on the Spark Bus. Storyteller Jessie McMeekin will guide you through some interactive stories where you can all get involved with actions and sound effects, so bring your energy and your voices. Jessie will end with some spell-binding tales to fire up your imagination while you sit back, relax and let your mind paint the pictures

Recommended for children aged 3-8 years old. 
Storytelling session is 40 mins long.
Limited places, Book your free place here
Please note that as this session is held onboard a heritage bus, it is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.

Art Session with Twiggy

12noon – 5pm, drop by anytime
The Old Mill Car Park 

Join West Cumbrian street artist Twiggy to create your own character or landscape using mixed media. This is a relaxed session where you can drop in and get involved at any time. As well as working on his own practice, Twiggy regularly works with community groups and young people with Rosehill Theatre and Soundwave. 

Recommended for all ages
Accessible scissors will be provided
No ticket required 

Mosaic Making with Helen Clues

12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
The Old Mill Lower Rooms

Fancy creating your own mosaic? Join West Cumbrian artist Helen Clues, to create a beautiful mosaic piece using a variety of materials. There will be a choice of spring themed projects to choose from, all equipment and materials, including ceramics and glass, are provided and you will leave with a finished piece to take home at the end of your session.

Recommended for all ages
Workshop is 40 mins long
Limited places, Book your free place here 

Live Music from Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis

8pm – 10pm
The Old Mill Restaurant 

Sam Kelly is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He loves the sounds of his Gaelic heritage, and creates exciting new music that blurs the boundaries of traditional and popular music.

Jamie Francis is a Cockermouth based banjo player, guitarist and songwriter. He started gigging at the age of 12, and grew up surrounded by both the blues music popular in his home town of Maryport, and the Irish folk music played by his father. His playing and songwriting styles reflect these varied influences.

From Sam and Jamie, expect to hear haunting harmonies, top tunes and melodies, charming anecdotes and quality instrumental performances, all led by Sam’s unmistakable vocals.  

No ticket required

Getting There

The Old Mill Inn is situated on the edge of Dearham.

The 68 bus runs between Maryport and Cockermouth, and stops in Dearham. It runs in either direction each hour or so. It is a 20-minute journey from Maryport and a 30-minute journey from Cockermouth. Whether getting the bus from Maryport or Cockermouth, you can get off at The Sun Inn bus stop, which is a 10 minute walk from The Old Mill Inn.

The nearest train station is in Maryport.

There is limited parking in the pub car park.

Address: The Old Mill Inn, Dearham, Row Brow, Dearham, Maryport CA15 7JP

Access

If you want to join us and have any additional access needs, please feel free to contact Unique Spencer on unique@everyonehere.org to discuss how we can help.