'Abbot Hall, which opened in 1962, is a nationally significant art gallery with outstanding collections. It has one of the strongest exhibition programmes outside London.' The Hall has offered gallery talks, evening lectures, including those organized by the Friends of the Lakeland Arts Trust.

'Monthly meetings are held in the Kendal Museum and will normally be at 7 pm on the first Monday in the month.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings.

Meetings 'held ... at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month unless stated otherwise'.

'We meet once a month; from October to April on a Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm ... Meetings usually have a beekeeping theme and are followed by tea and biscuits with plenty of time to chat.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings.

‘An award-winning event that has grown in size and diversity ... It is also the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK.’ Held Mid November.

'Meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7.30 pm ... from September to March ... Non-members are welcome. The current annual subscription is £14; visitors pay £2.30 per meeting.'

'All talks take place ... on Monday Evenings starting at 7.30 pm and are followed by tea and biscuits. There is a small admission charge. Non members welcome.'

'Formed to research and collate information about our area. It meets on a monthly basis to listen and to learn from various speakers on local historic events and places.'

'The Romney Society organises a programme for members which includes six or seven lectures a year, trips to galleries and historic houses to view paintings by George Romney, together with several social events ... The lectures are open to all.'

'Winter lectures are held on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.'

'We have over 330 members and we meet monthly from September to May ... for hour long lectures on a wide variety of topics related to fine arts.' ALERT Website unavailable at Review: Linked to Headquarters Site of The Arts Society (the new name for NADFAS).

'Aims to foster awareness of the Earth Sciences and to provide a forum for all who are interested. Membership is open to all and non-members can attend individual events. Particular encouragement is given to those with little knowledge of geology ... In winter a programme of evening lectures takes place ... usually on the third Wednesday of the month.'