Kings Award for Voluntary Service
We are delighted to announce that we are one of the seven Cumbrian organisations who have received The Kings Award for Voluntary Service this year.
“Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years.
Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life.”
You can see a full list of the organisations receiving this prestigious award here.
Our volunteers celebrating the news!
The Kirkgate Centre is an entertainment and cultural venue at the heart of the lively community of Cockermouth, Cumbria.
We celebrate our local talent and heritage, and bring top quality professional entertainment to our town and many other communities across the area to the west of the Lake District National Park.
Whether you enjoy films on a big screen, live music, theatre, exhibitions, shows for children and families or community events, Kirkgate has something for everyone. Our quirky character makes us a special venue for weddings, parties, festivals and conferences.
Our mission:
“Creative talent is valued, developed, and supported with opportunities for all to actively engage with and enjoy the arts, our local heritage and community life”
Our values:
Commitment – Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to delivering our mission.
Inclusion – We aim to make art, heritage, and culture accessible to all our communities.
Sustainability – We aim to ensure that the organisation is secure for future generations from both financial and environmental perspective.
Nurturing – We aim to provide an environment that encourages growth, development of skills confidence and enjoyment for all.
WHAT’S ON
Cockfrock Sellers Registration
18th October 2024 3:30pm
Kirkgate Centre
Yes! It's back! The fashion event we all love! We're looking for good quality ladies fashions and accessories… If you would like to register as a seller at Cockfrock simply 'buy' a ticket to this 'event'. You don't even need to come to the sale itself! We take care of all that for you, all you need to do is ...
Friday night Pizza with Fermento
18th October 2024 6:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
Friday night is film and a pizza night at Kirkgate! Our bar is open from 6pm, ready for you to relax with a drink and a tasty treat from our friends at Fermento. Simply order your pizza directly via the link below, and mention in the comments box that you are coming to the Kirkgate (don't forget to book your ...Highway Cello @ Whitehaven Library
18th October 2024 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Whitehaven Library
Kenneth Wilson straps his cello to the back of a fifty-year-old Dawes Galaxy bike, and cycles from Hadrian's Wall to Rome, performing every day en route. In the Highway Cello show, he reads some dramatic excerpts from the book he wrote about it, plays some of the music, and tells the story. Come and enjoy the ride! https://www.kennethwilsoncello.com Instagram @Kennethwilsoncello ...
Cockfrock Autumn/Winter 2024
19th October 2024 10:30am
Kirkgate Centre
Cockermouth's legendary shopping experience is back! Why not do your bit for the planet while revamping your wardrobe? According to research from Oxfam in 2023; If all UK adults bought half of their next wardrobe second-hand, it could prevent a whopping 12.5 billion kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere. This is the equivalent to a plane flying around ...