Kirkgate Arts & Heritage

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Registered Charity Number 1126602 Discover live music, theatre, comedy, children's shows, classes, community groups & much more!

Welcome to Kirkgate Arts & Heritage- home to Cockermouth's vibrant venue the Kirkgate Centre & Cumbria's rural touring scheme Arts Out West. Please visit our website for more information https://kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk/ our box office is open from 10am until midday on Mondays and Fridays, and for an hour prior to most public events. You can book online via our website, or call 01900 826448

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As usual we are bringing you a festive selection box of events and activities that are coming soon to Kirkgate Arts....O...
25/12/2024

As usual we are bringing you a festive selection box of events and activities that are coming soon to Kirkgate Arts....

Our First Day of Christmas is all about food and drink, as you prepare to tuck in to your turkey....

Friday 24th January 7pm
Burns Night Supper & Whisky Tasting

Led by local whisky enthusiast Stephen Walker, the tasting will consist of five single malt whiskies (25 ml measures) with a cask strength whisky included in the tasting.

During the tasting, Stephen will talk about the whisky making process and the whisky industry.

A two-course meal will be provided, prepared and cooked by Helen, Stephen’s wife,

Numbers are limited so be sure to book early!

https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873667567

When booking please let us know of any dietary requirements. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.

Doors are now open!Tonight's show is from 7pm and we are completely s0ld 0ut!!!
22/12/2024

Doors are now open!

Tonight's show is from 7pm and we are completely s0ld 0ut!!!

We've got a great series of Heritage Talks coming up in the new year. We're starting with local historian Becks Skinner ...
20/12/2024

We've got a great series of Heritage Talks coming up in the new year. We're starting with local historian Becks Skinner who will be talking about Women on the Home Front – The Work of the WVS during WWII on 13th January.

When we think of women in the 2nd World War, we often think about the glamorous pictures of the Land Army or Wrens, we often don't think of those women that remained at home. This talk celebrates the often forgotten story of one group of women; the Women's Voluntary Service, and the many vital roles they played to support their communities.

Becks Skinner is a Freelance Heritage Practitioner Hardheads Heritage, specialising in working with small to medium sized heritage organisations, interpreting collections and bringing them alive to wider audiences. She is a published author of 'British Paratrooper 1940-45' and provides talks on a variety of topics she has covered in her professional life, including the 'Victorian Reverse St******se'.

The Cockermouth Heritage Talks are on the second Monday of the month, starting at 6pm. The bar is open from 5:30pm and after talk. Entry is £4.

Just a handful of tickets left for this Sunday's show!
19/12/2024

Just a handful of tickets left for this Sunday's show!

Did you catch the last Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle? There was an incredible piece about Jacqui Currie, which was kindly s...
15/12/2024

Did you catch the last Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle? There was an incredible piece about Jacqui Currie, which was kindly shared with us by Meredyth Bell at the Village Post. Follow the link for the full newsletter https://mailchi.mp/thekirkgate/kirkgate-quarter-chronicle-august-1284927-r9qk1uuxn7-13362910

Jacqui is returning in January with another five week course, aimed to bring out the creative writer in you...

Writing your story. Practical tips for writing real lives and fiction
Five-week writing course, £80

Do you have a tale to tell? Stories from your own life or a friend or relative. Or an idea for a thriller, romance or historical novel.

Would you like to know how to bring those stories to life?

Follow this link for more info and to book your place, what better way to jump into 2025! https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873658485

Don't miss our Taste of the Lake District Exhibition, all about the history of Jennings Brewery. It closes on Monday, 16...
13/12/2024

Don't miss our Taste of the Lake District Exhibition, all about the history of Jennings Brewery. It closes on Monday, 16th December!

Open every day from 11am - 4pm.

The exhibition is open today until 4pm and tomorrow from 11am to 1pm. Take a break from the wind in the warm and dry, th...
07/12/2024

The exhibition is open today until 4pm and tomorrow from 11am to 1pm. Take a break from the wind in the warm and dry, the bar is open!

There's a free drink and mince pie for anyone who signs up to our mailing list at the exhibition this weekend 🍻🥧

Jennings Brewery is a landmark still visible on Cockermouth's skyline despite brewing operations being brought to an end in 2022 https://bbc.in/4f9uMAb

Which one was your favourite? There's some blasts from the past here! On display as part of our Taste of the Lake Distri...
06/12/2024

Which one was your favourite? There's some blasts from the past here! On display as part of our Taste of the Lake District exhibition about the history of Jennings.

It's only on display until 16th December, so don't miss out!

Here's some iconic Jennings drays through the ages.Sadly Taste Cumbria  is cancelled this weekend. But our exhibition Th...
05/12/2024

Here's some iconic Jennings drays through the ages.

Sadly Taste Cumbria is cancelled this weekend. But our exhibition The Taste of the Lake District: Cockermouth, Beer & the Jennings Brewery opens tomorrow and will be open throughout the weekend.

The exhibition explores the history of brewing in Cockermouth and the leading role Jennings Brewery played in the town. There are lots of fabulous items from the brewery on display as well as a collection of Jennings beers through the ages.

On Saturday (11am - 4pm) and Sunday (11am - 1pm) the bar will be open and there's homemade mince pies and gingerbread biscuits on offer! Come and join us inside in the warm and dry!

The exhibition is on display: 6th - 16th December 2024, entry is free.

We're looking forward to it, we hope to see you there!

FEVER are back! For a drag night with a difference.... This time they will be entertaining us in our downstairs bar, for...
04/12/2024

FEVER are back! For a drag night with a difference....

This time they will be entertaining us in our downstairs bar, for a real close up and personal night of glamour and glitz!

Get your tickets now before they sell out!

Sunday 22nd December, doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7.

https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/87366667

This Friday is ours first showing of Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy.An adaptation of the much acclaime...
03/12/2024

This Friday is ours first showing of Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy.

An adaptation of the much acclaimed novella by Claire Keegan, which is best described as an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness. A genuine Christmas film with a stand out cast including Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Ciarán Hinds and Michelle Fairley.

Not to be missed!!

https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666232

It's been a really busy few days at the Kirkgate!We've finally managed to mop up all the beer spills from the weekend 😄🍻...
03/12/2024

It's been a really busy few days at the Kirkgate!
We've finally managed to mop up all the beer spills from the weekend 😄🍻

The Round Table Beer Festival was swiftly followed by a live show from Bash Street Theatre, as they brought us their story of The Battling Butlers on Sunday.

Monday was our first screening of this weeks feature film The Outrun.
Extensively covered in the media due to its theme of alcohol addiction and as an early Awards contender due to the performance of Saorise Ronan “mesmorising” according to the Guardian.

After living life on the edge in London and fresh out of rehab, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands - where she grew up - hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot.

‘The Outrun has a narrative that is told in non-chronological fragments, but collectively, the story is an impactful portrait of alcohol addiction and recovery. Saoirse Ronan gives a devastatingly realistic performance.’ Carla Hay- Culture Mix

If you didn't catch this one last night, come along to the Wednesday matinee!
https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665575

We love these two photos of Jennings brewery staff, taken 100 years apart. The first from 1892 and the second taken in t...
28/11/2024

We love these two photos of Jennings brewery staff, taken 100 years apart. The first from 1892 and the second taken in the 1990s at Cartmel Races.

Don't miss our exhibition opening next week!

The Taste of the Lake District: Cockermouth, Beer & the Jennings Brewery

On display: 6th -16th December, 11am - 4pm
At Kirkgate Arts and Heritage, Cockermouth, CA13 9BZ
Free entry

Explore the history of brewing in Cockermouth and the leading role Jennings Brewery played in the town economically and socially in our latest exhibition. The exhibition has been curated by Charlotte Fairbairn working with volunteers from the Cockermouth Heritage Group.

The photo from Cartmel Races was shared with us by Nicola Jarvis.

Please note the the exhibition will close at 1pm on Sunday 8th December.

The Beer and Brewing in Cockermouth Project has been funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Looking for some live entertainment near you on these dark winter evenings? Well we've got a treat for you! As seen at G...
27/11/2024

Looking for some live entertainment near you on these dark winter evenings? Well we've got a treat for you! As seen at Glastonbury 2024, The Battling Butlers, are heading to Burgh by Sands, Dean and Cockermouth!

'Musical and magical, emotional, theatrical…
The Battling Butlers – it’s a family affair!'

Sunday 1st December @ 6:00pm

Book tickets via our website: https://kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk/whats-on/
Or call the box office on 01900 826448 (Open Mon + Fri 10am-12pm)

https://bashstreet.co.uk/battling-butlers/

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The Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate
Cockermouth
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