Representatives of a Cumbria-based charity that helped fund a major upgrade of facilities at Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre have been able to see – and sample – the improvements first hand! Eric Southward, a trustee of the Benny Walker Charitable Trust, and his wife Janet were invited along to Saturday’s sellout performance by Joni Mitchell tribute band This Flight Tonight. The …
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 …
Press Release: £220,000 awarded from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme
£220,000 awarded to Kirkgate Arts & Heritage in Cockermouth from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme · Kirkgate Arts & Heritage in Cockermouth to benefit from a share of £24.2 million through Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme · The organisation will use the funds to improve the energy efficiency of the Kirkgate Centre, with new lighting throughout (including replacing …