Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre has been chosen to participate in a nationwide arts and creative programme reflecting what freedom means to people, linked to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Our Freedom: Then and Now is a new programme of community-based events in arts centres and libraries across the UK highlighting what ‘Our Freedom’ means to …
It’s time for another workout revamp! Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre will shortly be repeating its Kirk Kit sporting goods sales spectacular, the first one of which proved such a hit last year. Have you got any old bits of sporting equipment or clothing taking up valuable space in the cupboard or wardrobe? Then next weekend’s the chance to cash in on …
Cockermouth’s award-winning Kirkgate Arts and Heritage is looking for a volunteer to help out with its marketing and communications activities for one to two days per week. The organisation, which last year was presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK, wants to ensure that as many people as possible …
Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre is 30 years old this year …. And a fabulous range of celebratory events are being lined up to mark the occasion! With the centre’s main auditorium now back in action after a major refurbishment that took several weeks to complete, it’s all systems go for an anniversary year to remember. Events already organised include: A 30th …
All being well this will be our last month without our auditorium space! The work is on track and we’re looking forward to sharing some photo’s in our April Chronicle. It’s a busy month at the centre, and elsewhere as our Kirkgate Arts Out West season is in full swing. Did you catch Old Baby Mackerel last weekend? Two sell out …
Cockermouth’s ever-popular fashion and shopping experience is back …. And this time there’s a great opportunity to pick up a bargain in time for school prom season! Cockfrock Spring 2025 takes place at the town’s Kirkgate Centre on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. The annual two-day sale of pre-loved, good quality ladies’ fashion has become established as a …
It’s almost half term and the bulbs are just starting to pop their heads above the ground after their winter slumber. We’re looking forward to a colourful spring outside the centre – with daffodils and crocuses that our volunteers planted, thanks to Cockermouth Rotary for supplying the bulbs. The auditorium work is progressing well, with ductwork now being installed ready …
Starts Saturday 15th February and runs until Saturday 31st May Arts Out West is the rural touring arm of Kirkgate Arts and Heritage serving a large area of West Cumbria. We work with volunteers in various venues throughout Allerdale and Copeland providing local audiences with high quality professional performances. This upcoming season has a wide range of shows – from …
Interested in meeting up with a group of like-minded people to chat about all things related to Cockermouth’s past? Then the town’s Kirkgate Centre may have just the thing for you! It’s launching the Cockermouth Chat Group on Thursday, February 6 (1pm), a free monthly opportunity to sit down and share memories about significant events or personal memories of life …
Happy New Year! A particularly happy one for Kirkgate Arts as it is our 30th birthday year!! We’re also really excited about all the work going on in our auditorium at the moment. Although we’ve been sat in the office cringing at the crashes and bangs of the ceiling coming down in the auditorium, we know it will be worth …
