About Us
A lead organization in our field and the only dedicated Community, Arts and Learning Centre in West Cumbria.
Read our ValuesWelcome Visitors!
The Settlement is a Community, Arts and Learning Centre that provides opportunities for the people of Maryport and West Cumbria.
We deliver projects that promote health and well being and enable people to realize and value their full potential, using creativity and the environment as a tool for community and personal development.
We offer a fully accessible warm welcoming facility for organisations, community groups and individuals to use.
Rooms can be hired on an hourly basis and include a dedicated arts barn including a kiln, IT suite, function rooms and outdoor space.
Latest News and Events
STARTING A NEW 13 WEEK PROGRAMME (14th SEPTEMBER) Grow Your Life
The Grow your Life project combines practical gardening skills with personal reflection to help improve your quality of life.
Family Events
Throughout the year we deliver a variety of events for all the family. The next family event is the Autumn Fete Sunday 25th, 11-3pm, fun, games and prizes for all the family (if you want a stall give us a ring)
Buzz Vists
Bring the arts into your community, sign up and try a FREE taster session with your group.
Culture Club
For 8-12 year olds. Come along and experience a fantastic range of art activities from making sculptures,
to masks and many more crafty creations. Every other Saturday 10.30-12.30, Call to book as places are limited
Yoga for Pregnancy
Come along to meet other pregnant women and enjoy the benefits of gentle yoga for you and your baby!
- Learn relaxation techniques
- Release and prevent back ache
- Improve overall fitness and wellbeing
- Prepare for labour and birth
I teach yoga specifically adapted for pregnancy, the gentle stretches and breathing exercises help to accommodate the many changes you may experience as your baby grows. These safe and gentle classes are suitable from 16 weeks until birth.
With Clare Cooper, British Wheel of Yoga & Pregnancy Yoga Teacher
Tuesdays 3.30 - 5.00pm, £8.00 per class, paid monthly at beginning of each month, No previous experience of yoga necessary
Booking Essential: Clare 01900 818536 The Settlement 01900 817421 clarevictoriacooper@yahoo.co.uk
Yoga Thursday 10-11.30
Hatha Yoga beginners & experienced welcome!
£6 per session, paid monthly at beginning of each month
Although many of our events are partially funded by Government initiatives, we are reliant on proceeds from our classes and any generous donations you may be able to give.
Meditation
7.30 – 9pm on Tuesday evenings 20th, 27th Sept and 4th Oct
'The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually, we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances. Learn how on Tuesday evenings - everyone can do it!
For enquiries please phone 01228 594603.
Beautiful Beginnings Natural Play Group
starts Thursday afternoons in September(Call for details)
All ages of babies and children welcome
Want to meet like minded parents with an interest in:
natural birthing, listening to your instinct, Waldorf/Steiner Education, baby led weaning, spiritual aspects of mothering, natural healthcare and nutrition.
A 2 hour session includes family yoga, crafts free play, time outside in The Settlement’s beautiful garden, snack and story time, songs and more.
Session £3.50 per child reduction for further children or if you book 4 weeks in advance
www.beautifulbeginnings.org.uk
call Clare 01900 818536 Hatti 01900 816695
HELP
WE NEED 2 LITRE PLASTIC BOTTLES TO MAKE A GREENHOUSE
Drop them into us between 10-4pm