This wonderful project encourages you to step out into nature as Dorothy Wordsworth would have herself over 200 years ago. Not sure how to begin? The National Trust has designed a walking and cycling route map, please see the links on our MAKE THE JOURNEY page Dorothy Wordsworth was inspired by her natural surroundings throughout her life, leading her to …
Course Description A half-day course which will take you through all you need to know about creating and printing a beautiful single-colour linocut. Linocut is a great way of creating striking designs with strong graphic qualities. It is a great way to start learning about printmaking as once you have cut your block, it is easy to print. Experience Level …
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 …
"A creatively fearless artist… 5/5" – RnR Magazine "Much of it would fit comfortably in a Peter-Gabriel era Genesis set (though said group never wrote anything as catchy as Don't Lose Your Faith). – The Observer “His music takes on chameleon dimensions with alt-folk, glam rock, & classical influences – musics of the past which he skilfully brings to the …
Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world. Janice & Jon’s 'clever and uncluttered musical storytelling’ (Songlines) comes alive through tight vocal harmonies and sensitive interplay between mandolin, bouzouki and guitar. …
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 …
PRESS RELEASE 26th October 2023 An exhibition telling the story of how boots, shoes and clogs were made in Cockermouth for several hundred years opens at the town’s Kirkgate Centre next week. Dead animals, dog and pigeon poo, and even the bark from oak trees were all once used in the shoemaking process! The exhibition reveals the history of making …
Welcome to the October 2023 edition of the Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle. This month the Chronicle has a guest writer! If you follow us on Facebook you’ll have spotted our Kirkgate Pixie taking over the reins every now and again, with behind the scenes snippets. We thought we’d hand over to our resident pixie (our Operations Manager, Katie Gentry) for October’s …
In My Shoes is our 18-month project which aims to share and celebrate West Cumbria’s diverse culture and heritage, running from April 2023 – September 2024. The project will feature a series of storytelling events, theatre, music and exhibitions across the area, to inspire people to share their own stories. What makes your community unique? What do you take pride …
Welcome to the September 2023 edition of the Kirkgate Quarter Chronicle. Although we had a spell of unseasonably warm weather to start the month, there’s certainly a nip in the air as autumn arrives. We’re very glad of our new double glazed windows, now in the auditorium as well as downstairs in the bar, to keep the draughts out! September …
