Off The Grid Singing Picnics 2026
A series of free Informal get togethers with like-minded folk for a sing and a play in the great outdoors. Hosted by Cumbrian singer / composer Dave Camlin with singers from Sing Owt! and Wild Chorus community choirs.
BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC! plus instruments and any songs / tunes you'd like to share.
April 21st 2026 18:30 - 20:30
World Curlew Day Singing Picnic
Braithwaite Institute, nr Keswick CA12 5RY
Join Melbreak Curlew Recovery Project to celebrate World Curlew Day. Hear about local initiatives to support this endangered species, and find out how you can help. Be entertained by Wild Chorus community choir, including the world premiere of a new song composed by local musician Dave Camlin.
18:30 Picnic (outdoors if weather favourable). Bring your own picnic (to share if you fancy)
19:30 Entertainment from Wild Chorus choir, and curlew videos
Admission by donation (suggested £3 - £10) - all proceeds go to Melbreak Curlew Recovery Project.
May 9th 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Singing Picnic
Crow Park, Keswick CA12 5DJ
Free get-together with like-minded folk for an informal sing and a play in the great outdoors. Hosted by Cumbrian singer / composer Dave Camlin with singers from Sing Owt! and Wild Chorus community choirs, and special guests from Dave's Wild Singing Weekend with Helen Chadwick.
Bring your own picnic, plus instruments and any songs / tunes you'd like to share.
18:00 gather and food
19:00 singing and music
20:00 finish
July 6th 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Singing Picnic
Anglers’ Hotel, Ennerdale
Grid ref NY094162
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Free get-together with like-minded folk for an informal sing and a play in the great outdoors. Hosted by Cumbrian singer / composer Dave Camlin with singers from Sing Owt! and Wild Chorus community choirs.
Location is the site of the old Anglers' Hotel at the NW end of the lake, a 20-min gentle walk from the car park at Bleach Green, following the footpath clockwise round the lake.
Bring your own picnic, plus instruments and any songs / tunes you'd like to share.
18:00 gather and food
19:00 singing and music
20:00 finish
July 14th 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Singing Picnic
Maryport Promenade CA15 6BB
Free get-together with like-minded folk for an informal sing and a play in the great outdoors. Hosted by Cumbrian singer / composer Dave Camlin with singers from Sing Owt! and Wild Chorus community choirs.
Location is the garden near the new Solway View cafe on the prom. Car parking nearby.
Bring your own picnic, plus instruments and any songs / tunes you'd like to share.
18:00 gather and food
19:00 singing and music
20:00 finish