November 30

Willow weaving workshop: make Christmas angels and stars with Phil Bradley, Greystoke Cycle Caf, 9.30am-3.30pm, details 017684-83984.

December 2

Live music: Highlights - Pavlo, Melmerby Village Hall, 8pm, details on 01768-881150 or www.highlightsnorth.co.uk.

December 2-4

Craft and Music Fair, Alston, details on 01434-382244.

December 3

Christmas concert: The King's Division Normandy Band from Preston, Penrith Methodist Church, Penrith TIC, 7.30pm, details on 01768-867466 or Bluebell Bookshop, Penrith.

Storytelling: Highlights - Fireside Tales for Christmas with Taffy Thomas and Friends, Armathwaite Old School Hall, 7.30pm, details on 016974-72383 or www.highlightsnorth.co.uk Carol Concert for Hospice at Home, St. Lawrence's Church, 7.30pm.

Santa Specials, South Tynedale Railway, The Railway Station, Alston, 11am-4pm, details on 01434-381696.

Penrith's Traditional Street Entertainment, 11am-4pm, details on 01768-867466.

Christmas Light's Switch On, Kirkby Stephen, 4pm, details on 017683-71199.

December 3 and 4

Clowning in Healthcare: Weekend suitable for healers, therapists, doctors, nurses and carers, open to anyone, Lattendales Centre, Greystoke, 10am-6pm, details on 01768-867988.

December 3 and December 6-10

Theatre: Penrith Players - Dad's Army by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, Penrith Playhouse, details on 01768-867466.

December 4

Concert: Penrith Singers - Handel's Messiah with soloists from RNCM. St Andrew's Church, Penrith, 7.30pm, details on 01768-864284 or www.penrithsingers.org.uk.

Santa Special, Alston Railway, 11am-4pm.

December 6

Christmas Concert: Penrith and District Organ Society - John Bowdler, Evergreen Hall, Penrith, 7.30pm, details on 01768-862761.