Exhibition will tell the story of brewing’s importance to Cockermouth Final details have been confirmed ahead of the launch of an exhibition at Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre chronicling the fascinating history of beer and brewing in the town. The Cockermouth Heritage Group has been exploring the origins of brewing as a cottage industry in the town up to the closure of …
Time to celebrate with Andrea Bocelli!
Music lovers in Cockermouth will get the opportunity to help world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli celebrate his 30-year career later this month. Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration (PG) is a musical extravaganza filmed over three days in a breathtaking natural amphitheatre, the Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence), in the singer’s hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany. The film captures Andrea in …
The history of beer and brewing in Cockermouth
Kirkgate Arts and Heritage’s latest community heritage project will be celebrating the history of beer and brewing in Cockermouth. The Cockermouth Heritage Group will be exploring the origins of brewing as a cottage industry in the town up to the closure of Jennings Brewery and the effect that has had on the local community, with a series of free events …
It’s Cockfrock Time Again October 2024
Cockfrock — Cockermouth’s ever-popular fashion shopping extravaganza — is back with another special pre-Christmas event! An annual two-day sale of pre-loved, good-quality ladies fashion usually takes place at the town’s Kirkgate Centre each Spring. However, with Christmas not far away, organisers have once again decided to stage an Autumn event this weekend to allow people to grab a bargain in …
Press Release: Arts Council Capital Funding Project well underway
Work has begun on an ambitious project at the Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth. With funding awarded through last year’s round of the UK shared prosperity fund, the centre now has a fully refurbished lift, improved lighting and soon (thanks to investment from this year’s round of the same fund) an accessible WC on the first floor. “This marks the completion …
Cash in on that unused sporting equipment
It’s time for a workout revamp! Get ready, set and go! with Kirkgate Arts and Heritage’s first ever sporting goods sale in Cockermouth this weekend. Kirk Kit represents the centre’s first sporting goods sale, based very much on the same formula that has made its Cockfrock event such a big annual hit. Kirkgate General Manager Emma Heys said: “After the …
Arts Out West programme brings a touch of comedy, cooking and all that jazz!
Gypsy jazz, spellbinding wintry tales, a celebration of the life of an iconic theatrical star and a tasty blend of cooking and comedy all combine to highlight the Arts Out West programme of village hall activities for the second half of 2024! Kirkgate Arts Out West is the Rural Touring arm of Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Arts and Heritage, now serving a …
Cash in on that unused sporting equipment
It’s time for a workout revamp! Have you got any old bits of sporting equipment or clothing taking up valuable space in the cupboard or wardrobe? Then now’s the chance to cash in on them at the first ever Kirk Kit sale at Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre next month. Kirk Kit represents the centre’s first sporting goods sale, based very much …
New Sunday Session for music lovers in Cockermouth
Musicians and music fans in the Cockermouth area will soon have another live venue to enjoy. The town’s Kirkgate Centre is launching a monthly Sunday Session on the heels of its Open Mic nights that used to take place on a Friday. The first of the new Sunday Sessions takes place on Sunday, September 8 at 2pm (doors open 1.45pm, …
Exhibition in celebration of ‘offcomers’ to Cockermouth
A new exhibition featuring the stories of people who’ve settled in the Cockermouth area from around the UK and beyond opens at the town’s Kirkgate Centre next week. ‘Offcomers: Celebrating stories of the many journeys to Cockermouth’ runs from Friday, August 16 until Sunday, September 1 (free entry). Helen Johnston, Kirkgate’s Community Projects Officer, explained: “Our new exhibition features the …