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Design Competition 2025
Kirkham Cultural Connections is inviting local residents to submit an artwork to be printed on KCC’s official mugs and tote bags. We are looking for artwork that celebrates Kirkham, its rich history, and fabulous culture. The winning entry will become our official “Design Competition 2025/26” merchandise — sold to raise funds for Kirkham Cultural Connections.…
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Connect in the Market Square
Saturday 27 September, 10am – 2pmKirkham Market SquareFree, drop-in event – all welcome! Join us for Connect in the Market Square, a relaxed community event celebrating creativity, connection, and the spirit of Kirkham. Drop by any time between 10am and 2pm to: This event is free and open to everyone. No need to book –…
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Celebrating the Textile Heritage of Kirkham & Wesham
Saturday 18th October, 2.30 – 5.00pm at Kirkham Community Centre Long before the Industrial Revolution, Kirkham was already a centre of textile production. Flax was grown, spun, and woven in local homes, and later our mills became famous for producing sailcloth used on English ships across the world. Join us for an afternoon of hands-on…
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We are Kirkham Cultural Connections
We are delighted to announce that Kirkham Cultural Consortium has a new name: Kirkham Cultural Connections. This change reflects what we do best — creating meaningful connections between people, places, heritage, and creativity in Kirkham and beyond. While our name has changed, our purpose has not. We remain committed to: Our new name highlights the…
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March of the Pollinators Parade
Get Ready for the March of the Pollinators Parade!📅 Saturday 28th June | 🕑 Parade starts at 2 PM📍 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 £300! 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…