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 Jennings Brewery and the effect that has had on the local community, with a series of free events leading up to next month’s exhibition.
The Taste of the Lake District exhibition will be on display at The Kirkgate from Friday, December 6, to Monday, December 16.
The exhibition launches the day before the start of the Taste Cumbria food festival (December 7 and 8) and the Kirkgate bar will be open during exhibition hours on both days (Saturday 11am – 4pm and Sunday 11am – 1pm).
Helen Johnston, Community Projects Officer, said: “It’s a great way to explore the history of brewing in Cockermouth and the leading role Jennings Brewery played in the town, both economically and socially.
“The exhibition has been curated by Charlotte Fairbairn, working with volunteers from the Cockermouth Heritage Group, and will be open every day between December 6 and 16 from 11am – 4pm, except Sunday, December 8, when it will close at 1pm.”
Entry to the exhibition is free and the Beer and Brewing in Cockermouth Project has been funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Details of the exhibition can be found here:
TASTE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT EXHIBITION
For more information about the project and the events, contact Helen Johnston, Community Projects Officer, at helen@thekirkgate.com or ring 01900 829966
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Kirkgate Arts and Heritage 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.
Kirkgate Arts and Heritage 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 m. 07919 178284 l: 01900 829966