Everyone Here Spark Bus in Distington

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

We’ll be heading to Distington on Saturday 29 March. We’ll be parked at Distington Community Centre where we’ll have activities on the bus and in the centre throughout the day – the perfect way to spend a fun Saturday 

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

Lino Print workshop with Zoe Forster

1pm-3pm and 3pm-5pm
Distington Community Centre Large Room 

Join artist Zoe Forster for some fun family lino printing! Learn the basics of this creative art form and create your own print to take home.  

 Lino printing is a hands-on printmaking technique that encourages imagination and artistic expression. You draw onto a linoleum surface a design that is then carved out using carving tools. Ink is then rolled on to the carved linoleum (lino), then the design is pressed by hand onto a paper surface.

You’ll leave the workshop with your piece of artwork and can even take your carved lino home to keep using your design.  

No previous experience required, and all materials are provided. Use of sharp implements is involved – children must be supervised by adults. 

• Suitable for children aged 8 years old and adults.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
• Print making session is 2 hours long.
• Limited places, book your free place here.

Painting workshop with Jim Osborne and Charlotte Stephenson

1pm-3pm and 3pm-5pm
Distington Community Centre Large Room 

Join us for a family portrait painting workshop with artists Jim Osborne and Charlotte Stephenson. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity with the kids or an opportunity to try out painting, this hands-on experience is perfect for all skill levels.  

Bring your loved ones together for a fun, creative session and leave with a masterpiece. There will also be a free small exhibition of the artists’ work.  

• Suitable for all ages
• Children should be accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided.
• Limited places, book your free place here.

The Lost Bus of Distington

12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Everyone Here Spark Bus parked in Distington Community Centre car park 

We’re all lost on the bus! 

Our friendly bus conductor from Ragged Edge Theatre Company takes you on a journey to find your way back to Distington! We’ll visit some amazing places and get directions from characters we meet along the way. 

You’ll be invited to wear headphones and the action will come from both live performance and pre-recorded audio. 

• Suitable for family audiences (age 4 yrs to 10yrs with parents/carers).
• Performance is approx 30-40 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. 

Nature’s Algorithms  

12noon-7pm
Distington Community Centre Small Room 

A digital art installation by Giles Bennett focused on the unique natural environment of West Cumbria. 

• Suitable for all ages
• No ticket required, just drop in 

Musical Magic Play Session with 4Kidz 

11am-12pm
Church of the Holy Spirit 

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join 4Kidz for a fun-filled, interactive musical experience. We’ll explore music with songs, instruments, and playful, sensory activities that will ignite their imagination and creativity. It’s the perfect way for little minds to discover the joy of music while making new friends! 

For families with older siblings – a practitioner will be on hand to introduce them to instruments alongside the activities their younger siblings are taking part in. 

• Suitable for little ones under 5 years old
• Limited places, book your free place here.   

Make & Play – Djembe Drumming with 4Kidz 

1pm-3pm and 3pm-5pm
Church of the Holy Spirit 

Creativity and rhythm come together in our fun family Djembe Drumming workshop! Using recycled materials, you’ll get to craft your own unique djembe drums, learning how to transform everyday items into musical instruments. Once the drums are built, the whole family will groove to the beat, exploring rhythms and creating music together. 

This hands-on workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and discover the joy of drumming.   

• Suitable for all ages
• Limited places, book your free place here. 

Getting there 

Distington Community Centre is just off the Main Road on Church Street. 

The 29 bus runs between Workington and Whitehaven stopping at Distington as does the 30 bus running between Thornhill/Frizington and Maryport. If you get off at the Queens Head or Chapel Street stop it’s a 3 min walk up Church Street to the centre and church.  

Car parking can be found at the Community Centre.  

Address: Distington Community Centre, Church Rd, Distington, Workington CA14 5TE 

Access 

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