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GALA NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Saturday 24th June | 1930-2300 | Gala Marquee Live Music by Shelley’s Bane! Bar from the Commercial! Ticket price includes pie and pea supper (vegetarian options available). Tickets to be purchased in advance: £10 adult, £5 children, £25 family. Tickets can be purchased from Lauren (889912), Pam (07854 404698), Emma (07527 884080) or The Commercial. In memory of David Anderson. All proceeds will go to Kirkby Community Centre Development Fund supporting upcoming projects. Anyone who would like to help on the night, donate chocolate/bottles to the Chocolate Tombola, or provide an offer to support a live auction please get in ...
May 15, 2023
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Duddon Estuary litter pick
A wet morning didn’t stop a few hardy souls carrying out a succesful litter pick on Duddon Estaury between Soutergate and Mere Beck on Sunday 30 April. The litter pick was organised by Graham Robinson, on behalf of the Kirkby footpath group, and was supported by Kirkby Community Centre and Kirkby village volunteers. Thank you to Graham for organising the day and Paul, Sue, Chris, Richard and Jim for supporting.
April 30, 2023
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Kirkby Community Centre Volunteering Day To mark King Charles’ Coronation, thousands of organisations across the country are getting together as part of a national Big Help Out campaign in their own communities. On Monday 8th May, Kirkby Community Centre will be hosting a Volunteering Day as part of the Big Help Out campaign. Volunteers can help to tidy/improve the Community Centre grounds and areas around the village.
April 11, 2023
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Playground Climbing Frame now re-opened
After many months out of action, the playground climbing frame has now been re-opened following successful repair. A new splinter free post has been securely fixed into a concrete foundation. The repair was kindly carried out by Graham Robinson. Many thanks to Graham for volunteering his time to repair this popular piece of equipment.
March 7, 2023
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Weekly Post Office Day at Kirkby Community Centre
Weekly Post Office at Kirkby-in-Furness
February 7, 2023
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Kirkby Gala 2023
Kirkby in Furness Gala 2023 will take place on Saturday 24th June. Make a note in your diary now.
January 30, 2023
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BOFRA Fell Race Saturday 26th June
In spite of the Gala being cancelled, the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) will be coming to Kirkby and running an event as part of their 2021 schedule of races. This is a permitted activity as it is an organised sports event and is conducted under BOFRA rules. Local senior runners wishing to participate must register in advance email with your details to in order to comply with Covid 19 safety restrictions. Entries close at 10pm on the Wednesday evening prior to the race, or sooner should the race fill up before then. Registration on the day is ...
June 22, 2021
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Cancelled – Kirkby Gala 2021
With a heavy heart we announce the cancellation of the Kirkby Gala for 2021 due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The village can look forward to a party planned for early September, which will cater for all age groups, when we hope people can meet freely.
June 21, 2021
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Centre Reopening
The latest government guidance indicates that the community centre can reopen for indoor groups and exercise classes on the 17th of May.
March 9, 2021
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Kirkby Gala News
Subject to current COVID regulations, the 2021 annual Gala will be held on the 26th of June. Further details to follow.
February 21, 2021
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Pump Track Development
Young people of the village have expressed interest in the development of a bike pump track. The committee are keen to respond to the needs of young people in the community and are actively progressing the concept to identify costs and potential locations for the provision.
February 16, 2021
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New fitness classes open their doors
A number of new fitness classes have started at the newly refurbished Community Centre including pilates and yoga. To find out more, please see the timetable >
January 15, 2021
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Open Day!
The newly refurbished community centre opened its doors for bookings on the 3rd of September 2020 and is already proving popular with fitness and recreational activities. On the 12th of September we held an Open Day to enable the public to view the new community centre provision. An official opening ceremony for all our funders & supporters will be held on Saturday 26th June 2021 along with the annual Gala.
October 7, 2020
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