Mycelium Thinking CIC

In celebration of UK Fungus Day, an afternoon of mushroom growing & performance with Art Gene. Open to all. Under 18s accompanied by adult. Free / optional donation. 1-1.40pm – Learn about the ‘Garden of Sensory Delights’ – Add edible fungi to the plot we’ve been co-designing with people who identify as neurodivergent. 1.45-2.30pm – Morels & music: enjoy fungi inspired music whilst spreading Morel spores at the orchard. 2.35-3.35pm – Join the mush-club. Help us plug edible fungi logs to be donated to Art Gene & other community spaces. There are several roles suitable for different abilities & ages. 3.40pm – Final performance & participatory music-making in partnership with live plants & fungi (LIVE STREAMED to MT CIC) 4pm – Finish, but welcome to enjoy refreshments & snacks provided by Art Gene before you leave. (Part of our ‘Flourishing Furness’ series funded by the Westmorland & Furness Council Nature & Climate partnership grant.)

We challenge you to design a trendy festival outfit whilst creating zero waste.

Come celebrate our tiniest freaky creatures and explore why they matter. Fantastical fungi. Cunning slime moulds. Holy worms. Without these often overlooked decomposers there'd be no space for new growth. Expect the unexpected from these non-conformers. Unusual exhibits, new mushroom plots, and off-kilter activities for all ages. This event is by optional donation to our "Community Tree & Fungi Fund" thanks to funding from Ulverston Town Council, CGP, and CAfS.

Sunny opening eve to celebrate Solar Made Easy coming to town. Learn about the scheme and how to sign-up + enjoy sunny performances, and drop-in art-making for all ages. Event co-ordinated by Mycelium Thinking CIC, Solar Made Easy (CAfS), Ulverston Town Council, and Greensparks. Free entrance. Under 18s welcome with a responsible adult. Start planning your sunshine-themed performance - mic open near the end of the night. Red Rose, 6-9pm. MT CIC "Flourishing Futures" project hosts spaces for imagining a zero emission fully flourishing Ulverston town, with a focus on positive network building & community-powered fun. Full events calendar: myceliumthinking.co.uk/event Can’t make the date? Visit Solar Made Easy for more information and if you are from the local area and would like support, please email solar@cafs.org.uk to register your interest.

Come help choose the final 3-word slogans for parade group + get making inspiring placards. There's two rounds to choose from, come to either! Both adult only. Very limited space. Must RSVP. ----------------- Another Fine Future sessions – FREE thanks to Lottery For All – RSVP opens Thursday 11th May Get crafty across the half-term holiday w/ the AFF artist collective. We’re working with Another Fine Fest & the community team to co-create a memorable parade and performance inspiring us all to imagine ‘Another Fine Future’.

7-11 years 2-Day Workshop - Pls book into both sessions - with Amy Boud (Playful Nature) and Rema Grace (Mycelium Thinking CIC). **Must RSVP & ideally be available for Another Shine Fest, Thurs 15th June 6-6.30pm + Another Future Parade & Finale, Saturday 17th June 1.30-2.30pm Wednesday – Junk Instruments & Solar Costumes // Support from responsible adult (welcome to leave before 5). Thursday – Sunshine Caberet, music-making & performance // Adult support optional. ----------------- Another Fine Future sessions – FREE thanks to Lottery For All – RSVP opens Thursday 11th May Get crafty across the half-term holiday w/ the AFF artist collective. We’re working with Another Fine Fest & the community team to co-create a memorable parade and performance inspiring us all to imagine ‘Another Fine Future’.

WOOD CRAFT WORKSHOP w/ eco-artist W/ Tom Mortlock 12-17 years, Monday 1-5pm Must RSVP & fill-in consent form ----------------- WEAVING THE WOLF w/ Tom All ages, Tuesday 6-9pm Drop-in / Optional RSVP to reserve space ----------------- MEET THE ARTIST – Open studio w/ Tom Come learn about his major sculpture and give Tom a hand if you like! Drop-in / Wednesday 6-8pm ----------------- Another Fine Future sessions – FREE thanks to Lottery For All – RSVP opens Thursday 11th May Get crafty across the half-term holiday w/ the AFF artist collective. We’re working with Another Fine Fest & the community team to co-create a memorable parade and performance inspiring us all to imagine ‘Another Fine Future’ – a fantastical world more fruitful for both people & planet. Alongside working with MIND, we’ll have Ulverston Food Project cuisine cosplay for all ages, workshops with eco-artist Tom Mortlock, and feral music-making with Playful Nature. Book other sessions:

CUISINE COSPLAY w/ Ulverston Food Project Jennie Dennett and Rachael Weaver All ages, Sunday 28th May 1-5pm Drop-in / Optional RSVP Ideally available to parade your outfits Saturday 17th June from 1.30pm ----------------- Another Fine Future sessions – FREE thanks to Lottery For All – RSVP opens Thursday 11th May Get crafty across the half-term holiday w/ the AFF artist collective. We’re working with Another Fine Fest & the community team to co-create a memorable parade and performance inspiring us all to imagine ‘Another Fine Future’ – a fantastical world more fruitful for both people & planet. Alongside working with MIND, we’ll have Ulverston Food Project cuisine cosplay for all ages, workshops with eco-artist Tom Mortlock, and feral music-making with Playful Nature. Info and booking for our other workshops here > https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/eventlist/eventListingAccount/calender

A relaxed social group focused on eco-empowerment & support. Signposting to monthly green activities & mental health support (if needed). Further info: https://myceliumthinking.co.uk/event/cumbriaecocircle/

Introduction to the Incredible Edible planters around town and our slightly wilder foraging spot within minutes of the town centre. A bit of environ(mental) play for all ages. Option to purchase drinks in Poppies. This is a beginners intro to sustainable foraging for food and art material, followed by easy art session. Please read full details: https://myceliumthinking.co.uk/event/ulverston-urban-forage-found-art-session

"LIT-ter Picks" combine together litterpicking, inspiring literature, and fun activities. All ages & abilities welcome (under 16s accompanied by an adult). 1 hour litterpick & 1 hour inside Poppies Cafe with option to buy hot drinks. £0-10 payscale. Further Information: https://myceliumthinking.co.uk/event/lit-ter-pick/ Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/38qnqwSQ4

Come enjoy and help co-create a nourishing support circle🌎🌞🌱. Nourish & Flourish Online Workshop: support circle, guided visualisation, reflective letters session & discussion.

🍄 Tune into our Facebook page at 6PM for a live readings this months texts. 'Stories of You and I' by Sally Jane Hole, and 'But The Greatest Of These is Love' by Mary Annaise Heglar. 🍄These are my favourite pieces from the inspirational book & project Letters to The Earth. I'll talk a little about the book & collective writing project. 🍄Don't worry if you can't make it, the video will be on our Facebook page for you to enjoy another time.

A mycelial retreat combining together outdoor learning and creative exercises in a beautiful woodland setting. Furness Outdoor Learning will lead a morning of bushcraft activities, we will follow with a relaxed circle including stories & creative writing exercises around the campfire. We hope our retreats, workshops and events will foster increased nature connectedness, beneficial for the mushrooming of our healthier selves, as well as deepening care for the health of our natural world.