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SUMMARY:Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 (Live Speaker + Adventure Films)
DESCRIPTION:Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. Experience the best of the world’s stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. \n\n\nBut it’s not just about exploration\, storytelling is at the heart of this event. Alongside these powerful films\, adventure speakers and local community groups will take the stage to share their own personal stories\, offering a deeper connection to the people behind the adventures. \nWhether you’re an avid explorer or simply someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature\, the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared human spirit of adventure. \n \n \nhttps://www.kendalmountainevents.com/uk-tour/ \nBook online
URL:https://blog.alandotchin.com/event/kendal-mountain-tour-2026-live-speaker-adventure-films/
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SUMMARY:Heugh Battery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Heugh Battery Museum is a historic coastal defence site in Hartlepool\, England\, best known as the location of the only First World War attack on mainland Britain. On 16 December 1914\, German battlecruisers shelled the town\, and the guns at the Heugh Battery returned fire in defence. Today\, the museum preserves this history with restored artillery pieces\, wartime artefacts\, and exhibits explaining Hartlepool’s military and maritime heritage. Operated largely by volunteers\, it offers visitors a unique insight into early 20th-century coastal defence and the impact of war on a local community.
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SUMMARY:Banff Mountain Film Festival - Blue Film Programme
DESCRIPTION: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOF A LIFETIME\n44 minutes \n\n\nIt’s the ultimate adventure destination. Of A Lifetime follows three extreme skiers and snowboarders as they sail across the notorious Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep\, icy lines of Antarctica. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of the White Continent\, the film also highlights a poignant passing of the adventure baton to the next generation. \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA TEAM SPORT\n16 minutes \n\n\nUltra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport\, and she’s testing the limits of body and mind even further. Courtney has challenged herself to tackle three iconic 100-mile races back-to-back in one summer\, including the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc. A Team Sport explores how Courtney sees herself as the latest rung in a long ladder of women redefining the boundaries of trail running. \n\n\n\n\n2 LEGS IS 2 EASY\n6 minutes \n\n\nMountain town culture is all about highlighting adventurous achievements and inspiring others to push their limits in their outdoorsy lives. In Colorado’s Rocky Mountains\, one resident stands out as an inspiration to many. Steve Karczewski has never known what it’s like to have two legs\, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete. \n\n\n\n\nREEL ROCK: JIRISHANCA\n31 minutes \n\n\nAlpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca\, an epic 6\,000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing\, horizontal ice roofs\, technical mixed terrain and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure. \n\n\n\n\nIAN\n8 minutes \n\n\nIan Elliott is a rock climber from Queensland who’s at the top of his game – aged 72. Defying age stereotypes\, Ian’s technical skills\, strength and endurance shatter societal norms and highlight the extraordinary potential of older athletes. \n\n\n\n\n109 BELOW\nAWARD: BEST FILM – ADVENTURE\n14 minutes \n\n\nThe story of an extraordinary rescue attempt. On Mount Washington\, renowned for the worst weather in North America\, two climbers get lost in a blizzard. Despite savage conditions and sub-zero temperatures\, elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to help these strangers. The attempted rescue not only changes the course of the climbers’ lives\, but also the lives of the rescuers trying to save them\, forever.
URL:https://blog.alandotchin.com/event/banff-mountain-film-festival-blue-film-programme/
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SUMMARY:Jorvik Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Vikings are back for the JORVIK Viking Festival 2026!  This world renowned festival features living history encampments\, workshops\, tours\, traditional crafts\, feasts\, family events\, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances. \nThe full programme is not yet revealed but\, you can stay in the loop by following us on social media or joining our mailing list for the latest updates and ticket releases. \nIf you can’t wait until February\, the JORVIK Viking Centre is open daily— click here to book your journey through 10th Century York! \nRead More
URL:https://blog.alandotchin.com/event/jorvik-viking-festival/
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SUMMARY:JVF26 - Viking Games
DESCRIPTION:Viking Games at the Eye of York \nSaturday 21st February 2026 11:30 (doors open from 10.45) \nReturning for 2026\, two teams face off in the Viking Games! Contestants battle it out in epic tests of strength\, skill and wisdom. Who will rise victorious? \nWith cheers\, laughs and impressive feats of endurance along the way\, Viking Games is a must-see for JORVIK Viking Festival 2026! \nPlease note: warm clothing and footwear is advised\, as this is a standing event and takes place outdoors. \nIf anyone in your group has access requirements and would like to be in the Accessible Area for this event\, please call Reservations as soon as possible to make your booking (01904 615505). \nRead More
URL:https://blog.alandotchin.com/event/jvf26-viking-games/
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SUMMARY:JVF26 - The Battle for York
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21st February 2026 15:00 (doors open from 14:00) \nWitness The Battle for York – our newest Battle Spectacular! A breathtaking struggle for control of the city\, brought to life with epic combat and storytelling. Experience the courage and chaos of Viking combat\, as you see history unfold before your eyes… \nPlease note: warm clothing and footwear is advised\, as this is a standing event and takes place outdoors. \nIf anyone in your group has access requirements and would like to be in the Accessible Area for this event\, please call our Reservations Team to place your booking (01904 615505). \nRead More
URL:https://blog.alandotchin.com/event/the-battle-for-york-at-the-eye-of-york/
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SUMMARY:Chinese Lunar New Year 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chinese Lunar New Year 2026  \n\nThe Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations are coming back to Newcastle for 2026! 🐉 \nKeep your eyes peeled for more info to be announced soon \nfacebook \nRead More
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SUMMARY:Mozart's Symphony No. 39
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine. Smiles. Good vibes only.\nWho’s on stage\nNorth East musical royalty\, Royal Northern Sinfonia\, with conductor Dinis Sousa and guest soprano Erika Baikoff. \nWhat they’re playing\nA line up of music that’s nothing if not refreshing. Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 and a selection of his arias written for the concert stage\, interspersed with music by the brilliant Hungarian composer György Kurtág who celebrates his 100th birthday this month. \n\n\nWhat you’ll hear\n\nGyörgy Kurtág …quasi una fantasia…\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mitridate\, re di Ponto: Al destin\, che la minaccia\nGyörgy Kurtág Brefs Messages\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Bella mia fiamma\nGyörgy Kurtág Four Capriccios for soprano and chamber orchestra\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 39 \n\n\nWho’s playing it\n\nDinis Sousa conductor\nErika Baikoff soprano\nRoyal Northern Sinfonia \nA change to the line-up – Louise Alder is now taking some time off to have a baby. We wish her all the best and thank Erika for stepping in. \n\n\n\nWhat’s happening in the music?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMozart could do dark and moody but he’s maybe better known for his upbeat\, perky\, optimistic music\, and that’s definitely what we’ve got here. His Symphony No. 39 does have an element of mystery\, but overall it’s a piece full of musical fireworks\, with the final movement being nothing short of a triumphant romp\, Mozart totally letting his hair down. Kurtág’s spare\, enigmatic music is the perfect counterpoint. \nhttps://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/mozarts-symphony-no-39/
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