We are delighted to announce that we have received support from the Lakes to the Sea investment panel to improve facilities in our downstairs performance space at the Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth. The funding will provide industry standard PA equipment to compliment the existing sound facilities at the centre, as well as enable the sound engineers at the Kirkgate to …
Press Release: Arts Out West programme brings a touch of music and magic
Music, magic, myths and medieval mayhem all combine to highlight theArts Out West programme of village hall theatrical activities for thefirst half or 2024!Kirkgate Arts Out West is the Rural Touring arm of Cockermouth’sKirkgate Arts and Heritage, serving a large area of West Cumbria fromNorth to South.Each year, it stages around 60 performances in venues from Furness tothe Solway, ranging …
Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle : January 2024
Welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle. Happy New Year! We hope you’re managing to stay warm and cosy, and keep those January blues at bay. It’s time to get the kettle on, put your feet up, and browse through the first Chronicle of the year with us. There’s lots going on, as always, and some new …
Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle : December 2023
Welcome to the December 2023 edition of the Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle. What an amazing year for Kirkgate Arts & Heritage! At the Kirkgate Centre we’ve seen over 160 big screen events, over 50 live music performances plus exhibitions, table top sales, theatre shows, Cockfrock events, workshops and more over the last 12 months. It’s no wonder all our volunteers and staff …