Kirkby Stephen is gearing up to welcome The Tour of Britain coming through the Eden Valley on Tuesday 10th September with SPOKE a celebration of cycling which runs from Sunday 8th to Tuesday 10th of September – full details of the programme of events can be found at www.kirkbystephencommunityarts.co.uk.
SPOKE will kick off with a FREE FAMILY DAY on Sunday 8th September from 10am – 4pm centred around Church Green in Kirkby Stephen, with a range of cycling themed activities including – Craft, Art, Dance, Food, Spoken Word, Theatre, Music and a ‘Stomping Ground’ by the River Eden.
SPOKE are looking for participants for CHEER! a community dance event for anyone from 6 to over the over 60’s!, this will be run by the award winning performance company THE KOSH and offers drop in workshops on the Sunday Family Day and the chance to perform in front of the Tour crowds on Tuesday 10th September- to book a place on a workshop simply call Conrad on 07887 578 143 or email [email protected].
SPOKE is also looking for children to design flags, and jerseys to help dress the route of the Tour, activity packs are available at Kirkby Stephen Local Links and The Upper Eden Visitor Centre in Kirkby Stephen.
Highlights of the celebrations include two performances of BICYCLE BOY A bicycle powered musical, for children aged 6‐10 and their families at 4pm & 6pm on Monday 9th September at Pennine View Park in Kirkby Stephen.
Sam has 24 hours to clear out his Grandad’s old bike workshop. He remembers granddad teaching him to ride (and pretending to be his favourite superhero, Bicycle Boy). It seems Grandad may have left Sam a present somewhere in the workshop, and some clues to find it. But there’s no power and Sam needs electricity to unlock the clues. Can you help him? If we can connect up enough bikes and pedal like mad we can make generate enough power for Sam’s journey (and the show), Come and enjoy this musical adventure (and be prepared to help pedal power the performance!).
And on Tuesday 10th September from 7:30pm there will be a SUNSET OUTDOOR CINEMA again at Pennine View Park, with a screening of cycling themed entertainment, plus bottle bar and movie snacks, this event is presented in partnership with Eden Arts.
Both these events are FREE OF CHARGE, but if you would like to reserve tickets call KSCA on 017683 71885 or email [email protected]
In addition there will be A Cycling Themed Telling Tales pre-school story time on Monday 9th September from 10am at Kirkby Stephen Sports and Social Club and a have a go session at Eden-e-motion on Tuesday 10th September.
The Tour itself comes through the Eden Valley on Tuesday 10th September for full details go to www.tourofbritain.co.uk
