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
Shed
10th October 2024 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Northern Rascals present… SHED, a dance-theatre show that uses visual art, spoken word and contemporary dance to raise awareness of the mental health issues many young people face. Performed by a cast of four skilled dancers in a wooden shed, the show invites its audience to be on the outside and look in. Together, witness real-life experiences told in a ...
Mettle @ Florence Arts Centre
10th October 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Florence Mine Arts Centre
METTLE is a true story. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two. It is also an observation of a past generation who, although quietly wrestling with their demons, remained silent about their service for many years. From his childhood in Sheffield in the 1960’s, ...
Mettle @ Beggars Theatre
11th October 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
The Beggars Theatre
To book tickets for this event please go to theBeggars Theatrewebsite. METTLE is a true story. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two. It is also an observation of a past generation who, although quietly wrestling with their demons, remained silent about their service ...
Mettle @ Ullock Village Hall
12th October 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Ullock Village Hall
METTLE is a true story. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two. It is also an observation of a past generation who, although quietly wrestling with their demons, remained silent about their service for many years. From his childhood in Sheffield in the 1960’s, ...