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March of the Pollinators Parade
Get Ready for the March of the Pollinators Parade!đź“… Saturday 28th June | đź•‘ Parade starts at 2 PMđź“Ť Kirkham & Wesham Horticultural Show, People’s Park, Kirkham Join us this Saturday for the March of the Pollinators Parade—a vibrant, nature-themed celebration of creativity and community! Bring along your handmade pollinator sculpture and be part of…
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Watercolour Workshops with Andrea Selley
Reflecting on Our Mindful Watercolour Workshop Series with Andrea Selley We recently welcomed local artist Andrea Selley to lead a beautiful three-part series of mindful, nature-themed watercolour workshops for adults—an inspiring addition to our Culture in the Market Square programme. These gentle, creative sessions offered participants a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and…
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Cultivating Creativity: Sculpture Workshops
Summer Sculpture Workshops with Sharon Kelly & Andy Shaw: A Creative Celebration This summer, we were thrilled to host a lively series of Sculpture Workshops led by artists Sharon Kelly and Andy Shaw, held across three Saturdays at Kirkham United Reformed Church. These hands-on sessions brought together people of all ages to get creative, get…
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Culture in the market Square
Culture in the Market Square: Bringing Creativity to the Heart of Kirkham Culture in the Market Square is a vibrant community initiative led by the Kirkham Cultural Consortium, transforming Kirkham’s Market Square into a hub of creativity, connection, and eco-conscious fun. Held throughout the year, these free events invite people of all ages to take…
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Spacehive Success!
We’ve been hard at work over the last couple of months raising funds to keep cultivating creativity in Kirkham. We’ve launched Culture in the Market Square, welcoming over 100 people to each event. Our very first Community Quiz Night raised over ÂŁ300! We’re delighted to share that our Spacehive crowdfunding campaign has reached its target…
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Community Quiz
Quiz Night in Kirkham: A Brilliant Evening of Fun & Fundraising On Friday 25th April, the Kirkham Community Centre was buzzing with excitement as teams gathered for a fantastic Quiz Night in support of the Kirkham Cultural Consortium. With doors opening at 7:00 PM and the quiz kicking off at 7:30, the evening brought together…
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Help Us Bring Free Arts & Heritage Events to Kirkham!
Help Us Bring Free Arts & Heritage Events to Kirkham! Kirkham Cultural Consortium is calling on the local community to help us reach our fundraising goal and bring more creativity and culture to the town! In recent years, Kirkham has seen a surge of interest in arts, culture, and heritage, proving that there is a…
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Coming soon: Culture in the Market Square
We’re thrilled to share that Kirkham Cultural Consortium will be hosting a series of exciting, creative events in Kirkham Market Square one Saturday a month until August! These inclusive, family-friendly events will bring together local artists, heritage groups, and craft lovers, offering a chance to try new skills, meet like-minded people, and celebrate Kirkham’s rich…
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Songs of the Season
Presented by Kirkham Cultural Consortium on the 23rd of November 2024 at Kirkham URC, with support from Kirkham Town Council. Members of ten local groups created enchanting exhibits that showcased various Christmas songs. The event attracted more than 400 visitors who explored the displays. A name-the-song competition received 78 entries, while 24 children participated in…