In person meeting

Soup Socials

Join the Phoenix Rising team and participants from the full range of classes for a bowl of delicious veggie soup and a chat. We would love to see you for the whole session, but feel free to drop-in and leave as you need. We also have volunteering opportunities for 9 people at the event between 9.15am - 2.15pm, please book in advance. Continues bi-monthly until March 2024.

Start date: 
May 26, 2023
End date: 
July 28, 2023
In person meeting

Wednesday Nature Group

Join us Wednesday mornings to explore the health benefits of local green spaces. We will meet at Kirkham Library and take short walks to spend time exploring various public gardens and green spaces around Kirkham.

Start date: 
May 24, 2023
End date: 
June 28, 2023
Cultural Programme

Nature Wednesdays at Kirkham Library

Join us every Wednesday from 10:00-12:00 to make herbal teas, balms, dyes and more!

Start date: 
October 26, 2022
End date: 
December 7, 2022
Cultural Programme

Kirkham Jubilee Activities

Get creative and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Check out the details on the poster.

Start date: 
April 23, 2022
End date: 
June 30, 2022
Cultural Programme

A fantastic programme of free events, bringing back memories of nights out in Kirkham.

A fantastic programme of free events, bringing back memories of nights out in Kirkham.

Start date: 
April 26, 2022
End date: 
June 30, 2022
In person meeting

Kirkham Wellbeing Sessions

Phoenix Rising is delivering Wellbeing sessions in Kirkham as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone Programme funded by Historic England. The scheduled sessions which run from January 7th can be seen on the Phoenix Rising website. Check the website and Facebook pages for updates and changes.

Start date: 
December 30, 2021
End date: 
March 31, 2022
Registration /Application Form

Kirkham Property Improvement Scheme – Applications Open

Grants of up to 90% are available for schemes that preserve and enhance the quality and character of the historic high street through the repair and refurbishment of buildings. The fund will be open for applications until 30 September 2023 (subject to funding being available) with all work to be completed and invoiced by the end of January 2024. To view and download guidance on the application process, and for the application form itself, click the relevant buttons below and the PDF will open in a new window.

Start date: 
December 14, 2021
End date: 
March 3, 2022
Expressions of Interest

Kirkham Public Art Commissions

Fylde Borough Council and The Paul Hogarth company are looking to commission artists /makers to undertake the development of several site-specific works within the town centre. These commissions are integral to the overall vision for the public realm, designed by The Paul Hogarth Company. The public art programme is funded by Historic England’s High Street Heritage Action Zones (HS HAZ) programme, which recognises heritage and culture as being one of the main drivers for regeneration. View the brief to see all details and submit an Expression of Interest - Deadline January 28th by 12 noon.

Start date: 
December 30, 2021
End date: 
January 28, 2022
Registration /Application Form

Register your interest in the shop fronts grants

We have secured some grant funding from Historic England to regenerate the shop fronts in the conservation area. Read more and register your interest to apply for grant funding.

Start date: 
November 1, 2020
End date: 
December 14, 2021

Heritage & Chair Based Movement Session

at Kirkham Community Centre

Start date: 
November 26, 2021
End date: 
November 26, 2021
Interactive online exhibition

Shop front exhibition

This is an opportunity to have your say on the proposed shop front improvements.

Start date: 
June 8, 2021
End date: 
November 22, 2021
Interactive online exhibition

Public Realm Consultation Pre-Planning Consultation Online Exhibition and Survey

We've set up the consultation board in our interactive exhibition on Confers so you can leave comments and ask questions of the team and read other's comments. When you have understood the proposals, please take the survey.

Start date: 
September 22, 2021
End date: 
October 3, 2021
In person exhibition

Market Square Exhibition Saturday 25th September

The team will be in the Market Square to present and discuss the ideas behind the public realm designs, and listen for feedback.

Start date: 
September 25, 2021
End date: 
September 25, 2021
Survey

Public Realm Proposals: Second Consultation

View the proposals and complete our survey.

Start date: 
June 23, 2021
End date: 
July 2, 2021
Interactive online exhibition

Discuss our Historic High Street Interactive Exhibition

This is an interactive discussion forum and exhibition about the high streets, the conservation area, and the opportunity to develop new shop frontage designs.

Start date: 
November 9, 2020
End date: 
May 31, 2021
Interactive online exhibition

Public Realm Design Interactive Mapping Workshop

Our landscape architects invite you help shape the new public realm designs. Place your ideas and comments on maps and photos of Kirkham's public spaces.

Start date: 
April 19, 2021
End date: 
May 3, 2021
Survey

Public Realm Stage 1 Questionnaire

This short questionnaire helps the design team at The Paul Hogarth Company understand your views on the current public realm at the start of their design process.

Start date: 
April 19, 2021
End date: 
May 3, 2021
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