to www.lakesalive.org August 23rd - Cartmel Races Charity Night. A fund raising event for a local charity which last year raised thousands of pounds for St Marys Hospice. November 5th - Bonfire night celebrations at Holker Hall Holker Hall & Gardens in Cumbria will be hosting a spectacular evening of celebrations this Bonfire Night. The Hall & Gardens offer the perfect dramatic backdrop to gather round and warm your hands by the giant bonfire at Holker and watch the spectacular firework display in the surrounding parklands. A bonfire feast will make sure you stay warm on the inside too with the Holker barbecue serving burgers, roast chestnuts, homemade pumpkin soup and delicious hot chocolate. The Bonfire Night celebrations will take place at Holker Hall on Friday 5th November from 6 pm. There will be a small admission charge of 3 per car. To find out more information about Holker Hall & Gardens call 015395 58328, email info@holker.co.uk or visit www.holker.co.uk. Cockermouth Events 2012 March 3rd - Malcolm Wilson Rally Starts and finishes in Cockermouth's main street. Details of times and stages from www.malcolmwilson.co.uk March 21st - Flowering Imagination Takes place at Wordsworth House, Cockermouth. A celebration of World Poetry with readings by a costumed servant in the elegant dining room of Wordsworth House. For details telephone 01900 820884. April 7th - Made in Cumbria Farmers Markets 9.30am - 2pm in the Market Place, Cockermouth. Also on May 5th; June 2nd; July 7th; August 4th; September 1st; October 6th; November 3rd