Cockfrock — Cockermouth’s eagerly-anticipated pre-loved fashion and shopping experience — is back and proving as popular as ever!
Cockfrock Spring 2025 takes place at the town’s Kirkgate Centre on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18 … and, with a couple of weeks still to go, organisers have announced that all sales spots have already been snapped up.
“That means it’s now too late to sell off that glamorous gown that’s been languishing in the wardrobe,” said Kirkgate Chief Executive Emma Heys.
“The good news for buyers, however, is that the full complement of 2,000 pre-loved, good quality ladies’ garments will be on sale at knock-down prices,” she added.
A new twist for Cockfrock Spring 2025 is the opportunity to pick up a bargain in time for school prom season!
The annual two-day sale of pre-loved, good quality ladies’ fashion has become established as a key part of the town’s calendar.
Emma said: “Looking for a knockout prom dress at a knockdown price? Then this is the sale for you!
“We’re hoping that this focus on prom season will help many households enjoy that fun night in a much more cost-effective way, as new prom dresses can run into hundreds of pounds.
“However, May’s event is not all about prom night. We’ll be looking for new homes for good quality ladies’ fashions and accessories across the board, while making a little bit of welcome money for sellers.”
Cockfrock co-ordinator Judith Bennington said: “It’s a great event for all supporters of circular fashion, a fun opportunity to restyle your wardrobe at a bargain price.”
Cockfrock 2025 is open to the public from 10.30am to 5pm on Saturday, May 17, and 10am to 1pm on Sunday, May 18.
For further details, contact the Kirkgate office on 01900 829966. For details of all Kirkgate Centre events, check out Events Archive – Kirkgate Arts and Heritage
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Kirkgate is a charity based in Cockermouth, Cumbria. It operates an arts and heritage centre as well as working with towns and villages in West Cumbria to encourage a diverse programme of arts, culture and entertainment. Its vision is to ensure that creative talent is valued, developed and supported with opportunities for all to engage actively with, and enjoy, the arts, local heritage and community life.
The Kirkgate Centre brings the best cultural, theatrical and entertainment events to Cumbria. From the best feature and documentary films to live streaming of top London shows, to local talent, heritage exhibitions, music, theatre, comedy and more, there is something for everyone.
In the historic Kirkgate Quarter of the Gem Town of Cockermouth, sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, the Kirkgate Centre is the perfect venue for special occasions, conferences, meetings, courses, exhibitions or private film screenings.
Kirkgate manages Arts Out West which stages performances in community venues from Furness to the Solway, ranging from nationally-recognised theatre companies to international musicians with events that are as much a social occasion as a performance. It is a member of the National Rural Touring Forum supported by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation.
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For more information:
Emma Heys 01900 829966 enquiries@thekirkgate.com www.kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk
The Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJ