Kirkgate Arts & Heritage

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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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Nice buzz in the market today. And everyone's enjoying our new coffee machine! We're open until 1pm.
22/02/2025

Nice buzz in the market today. And everyone's enjoying our new coffee machine! We're open until 1pm.

Setting up for February's Monthly Market. Don't forget our new opening times today from 10am to 1pm. See you soon!With C...
22/02/2025

Setting up for February's Monthly Market. Don't forget our new opening times today from 10am to 1pm. See you soon!

With Carole's Fabric Crafts UK John Greig Sheila's sewing creations and more!

From the Collection: This week we received this fascinating programme for an International Camp which was held at Cocker...
21/02/2025

From the Collection: This week we received this fascinating programme for an International Camp which was held at Cockermouth School in 1944. It was run by the Cumberland Education Committee and The British Council, and was attended by students from Cumberland Schools and young people from Allied countries. Many of the international camp members were in the UK as refugees and evacuees, including a group of students from the Lycée Français de Londres which had evacuated from London to Ullswater.

It was a packed programme! But sounds like a lot of fun.

It was the first of several international camps run in the 1940s and 50s by Cumberland Education Committee in Cockermouth and other parts of the county. Do you know anyone who took part? There's more research to do, it would be great to find some photos of the camps.

This time next week we will be starting our Breathworks and Mindfulness Course with accredited Breathworks teacher Franc...
20/02/2025

This time next week we will be starting our Breathworks and Mindfulness Course with accredited Breathworks teacher Francesca Anderson.

Francesca has recently appeared on TV! Sharing these effective techniques with Helen Skelton. Watch the show here- https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0027yp4/robson-greens-weekend-escapes-series-3-11-helen-skelton

This 6-week course, taught by an experienced teacher, in a supportive and friendly group setting, will teach you how to boost your happiness and well-being, find new sources of resilience, joy, and calm in your life.

‘Breathworks’ has helped thousands of people suffering from stress associated with work, family, relationships, loss, depression, chronic pain, anxiety and those who simply want to boost their resilience, learn mindfulness and meditation, or find greater joy and well-being in their lives.

If you would like to know more, or to book a place, follow the link- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873667071

Arts Out West this week 🤩It's Opera for the People!'Victoria Wood meets Pavarotti'At Burgh by Sands, Saturday 22nd Febru...
17/02/2025

Arts Out West this week 🤩

It's Opera for the People!

'Victoria Wood meets Pavarotti'

At Burgh by Sands, Saturday 22nd February
07:30pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

And, Bassenthwaite Parish Room, Sunday 23rd February
07:00pm
Tickets: £12/£6/£25

Head to our website and select the Arts Out West category to book your tickets!

Live music coming to Cockermouth soon...Saturday 22nd February, The Rabbitts, doors open 7pm, music from 8."Genre-blendi...
14/02/2025

Live music coming to Cockermouth soon...

Saturday 22nd February, The Rabbitts, doors open 7pm, music from 8.

"Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts have been described as "ethereal and understated" on BBC Radio 6 Music. Their unique and colourful sound is characterised by delicate harmonies and an intricately interwoven tapestry of mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums."

https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666887

It's a Valentine's Day From the Collection this week!Here are two photos of local weddings from the early 20th Century. ...
14/02/2025

It's a Valentine's Day From the Collection this week!

Here are two photos of local weddings from the early 20th Century. The first is Molly Jefferson of Hundith Hill who married Captain T W Macdonald in 1914. The second is an unknown wedding group at Lorton taken by Cockermouth photographer Fred Nainby.

We absolutely love the fashions and the flowers in both! 💕💐

Crafts@Kirkgate: Pastel Landscapes Made EasyOn Saturday 15th February join Unison Soft Colour Associate Artist Emma Hunt...
13/02/2025

Crafts@Kirkgate: Pastel Landscapes Made Easy

On Saturday 15th February join Unison Soft Colour Associate Artist Emma Hunt as she guides you through some simple and very effective techniques in landscapes. Learn how to paint convincing water, sky, mountains with ease.

In this two hour workshop, you should feel equipped and ready to start your own projects!

Book your place here- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668992

Don't miss Iona Lane on Saturday!!
12/02/2025

Don't miss Iona Lane on Saturday!!

There's loads of live music coming soon to the Kirkgate Centre, and we've got the perfect date night for you this weeken...
11/02/2025

There's loads of live music coming soon to the Kirkgate Centre, and we've got the perfect date night for you this weekend!

Live music from Iona Lane, Saturday 15th February, doors open 7 for an 8pm show.

"Driven by awe and wonder of the natural world Iona Lane delivers poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in today. Iona’s new album 'Swilkie', due for release Spring 2025, is a selection of 2 songs inspired by ecology, conservation, islands and folklore. Sense of place and caring for our landscape is at the core of these songs."

“Iona’s lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” Jude Rogers, The Guardian

“A real talent!” Mark Radclife, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

book your tickets here- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668186



https://youtu.be/_OBWMKMGpH8?si=m75HHWsDY0x8P4Dp

Arts Out West this week 🤩It's Dommy B with Make Some Noise!In ‘Make Some Noise’ Dommy B shares a surprising story about ...
10/02/2025

Arts Out West this week 🤩

It's Dommy B with Make Some Noise!

In ‘Make Some Noise’ Dommy B shares a surprising story about growing up, finding a brilliant (but naughty) imaginary friend, becoming ‘Junk the Punk’ and joining a great school band (Whizzkid and the Veggie Burgers)! There’ll be rhymes, jokes, and lots of opportunity to make some noise in a celebration of the power of sound and friendship.

At Millom Library, Saturday 15th February
09:30am
Tickets: FREE!

Head to our website to book your tickets! https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668461



What are your plans this weekend?We're all set for a full house on Saturday with John Lebbon , Sam Avery and Oliver Bowl...
07/02/2025

What are your plans this weekend?

We're all set for a full house on Saturday with John Lebbon , Sam Avery and Oliver Bowler bringing the laughs.

Then on Sunday it's all about the music, with the first of this year's Sunday Sessions, swiftly followed by an evening with Simon Kempston 😍

get your tickets here- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873667468

This weekend, don't miss the chance to see Simon Kempston live in Cockermouth!"Scottish singer-songwriter and leading ac...
05/02/2025

This weekend, don't miss the chance to see Simon Kempston live in Cockermouth!

"Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic songs and music.

A unique talent, his beautifully crafted material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate fingerstyle guitar-work and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals.

An inspiring, poetic lyricist, Simon's impassioned live performances showcase timeless songwriting with a universal appeal, interspersed with humorous worldly tales. This first ever concert in Cockermouth is unmissable.

'One of Scotland's very best singer-songwriters' Herald.
Stunning talent' STV"

https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873667468

Another busy weekend coming up!Saturday is our first Comedy@Kirkgate for 2025, and tickets have flown out of the box off...
05/02/2025

Another busy weekend coming up!

Saturday is our first Comedy@Kirkgate for 2025, and tickets have flown out of the box office! Yet another s0ld 0ut event at the Kirkgate! You can join the waiting list here- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666834

Sunday is a day filled with music as we have our first Sunday Session of 2025, closely followed by what promises to be a really special gig from Simon Kempston.

"Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic songs and music.

A unique talent, his beautifully crafted material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate fingerstyle guitar-work and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals.

An inspiring, poetic lyricist, Simon's impassioned live performances showcase timeless songwriting with a universal appeal, interspersed with humorous worldly tales."

Grab your tickets while you can!- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873667468

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Arts Out West Spring/Summer 2025 coming soon 🎉 Follow this link -- https://kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk/whats-on/ -- to book tickets and select the Arts Out West category. Let's support our local venues and the fantastic array of performers they are hosting! #artsoutwestcumbria #artsoutwest #cumbria #westcumbria #cumbriaarts #weekendplans #theatre #whatsonincumbria #ruraltouring #ruralliving #supportlocalvenues #cumbrianart

Looking for some live entertainment near you? 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!' 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/ @bashstreettheatre #artsoutwest #cumbria #livetheatre #whatsoncumbria #battlingbutlers #bashstreettheatre #performance #familyshow

TOMORROW 7pm More info and tickets here- https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664990 #shakespeare #cockermouth #cockermouthtown #bigscreen #theatre #othello

50% off selected items at Cockfrock today! Last chance to get your autumn/winter wardrobe spruced up in time for the party season! Open from 10am-1pm so come on down 💃 #cockermouthtown #kirkgateart #weekendvibes #ecofriendly #fashion #shopping #weekendmarket #autumnsale #whatson #sale #50percentoff

Coming to Cockermouth's only big screen on Sunday 17th and Tuesday 19th November... https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665790

This Thursday... Northern Rascals present SHED, a dance-theatre show that uses visual art, spoken word and contemporary dance to raise awareness of the mental health issues many young people face. Performed by a cast of four skilled dancers in a wooden shed, the show invites its audience to be on the outside and look in. Together, witness real-life experiences told in a series of three shorts, each giving a different insight into the stories that make us. SHED is engaging, ultimately uplifting, and beautifully written. The show is a choreographed portrait of confused emotions, love and loss, and the essential humanity that resides in us all. https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665249

Don't miss the chance to see Ben Hardy on the only big screen in town! Unicorns Tonight at 8pm sharp! Doors open 7pm Subtitled matinee screening Wednesday at 2pm. A powerful story of forbidden love and colliding cultures unfolds when hard-working single father Luke meets beautiful, seductive drag queen Aysha. Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must confront their individual truths and decide if their love can exist beyond traditional labels. Co-directed by Sally El Hosaini and filmmaker-actor James Krishna Floyd, the film alternates between the thrill of raw desire, the gravity of familial responsibility, and the transformative power of being seen for who you really are. Ben Hardy and newcomer Jason Patel shine in this summer’s must-see romance. Starring: Ben Hardy, Jason Patel, Hannah Onslow Directed: Sally El Hosaini (The Swimmers) & James Krishna Floyd (The Swimmers) Written: James Krishna Floyd Duration 120mins https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873663293 #cinema #lgbtqplus #unicorns #film #benhardy

Northern Rascals present... SHED, a dance-theatre show that uses visual art, spoken word and contemporary dance to raise awareness of the mental health issues many young people face. Performed by a cast of four skilled dancers in a wooden shed, the show invites its audience to be on the outside and look in. Together, witness real-life experiences told in a series of three shorts, each giving a different insight into the stories that make us. SHED is engaging, ultimately uplifting, and beautifully written. The show is a choreographed portrait of confused emotions, love and loss, and the essential humanity that resides in us all. Recommended age of 14+ AUDIENCE FEEDBACK ‘It genuinely blew my mind.’ ‘A highly accessible doorway into contemporary dance for the unfamiliar.’ PRESS REVIEWS ‘Like peeping through a key-hole into someone else’s world... powerful and poetic.’ Dance Art Journal The Guardian ‘Provocative, SHED has a powerful drive to tell stories that matter.’ Theatre Reviews Hub 7pm Thursday 10th October @Kirkgate https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665249

Take a moment to absorb some of this audience feedback... “I love that everything had purpose. Each individual had purpose, and the relationships were personal and felt natural. As a viewer, to be transported with the space and props, was incredible. The touch and the movement itself was so well done. It’s a beautiful balance.” “It really puts the mundaneness of everyday life on show, and if it’s something worthwhile watching and celebrating. You really celebrate those everyday moments, even though they’re not special, but are just things that we go through every single day, and are something we can all recognise. It’s really quite touching, but also you can also see it in a voyeuristic context - should I be looking at this intimate moment, and entering into that tension.” “I felt like I was in several different worlds. The framing of everything was really interesting.” ...you know what to do- get yourself along to the Kirkgate Centre on Thursday 10th, or risk some serious FOMO! https://thekirkgate.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665249

Still time to bag a bargain at our Kirk-Kit sale! Open until 4pm ☺️

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