Kirkham Futures

Meet the team! 👋☺️ The Kirkham Futures project team will be at Kirkham Community Centre car park tomorrow from 11am - 1:30pm ready to showcase the progress so far and answer any questions you may have. They'll also be back on 14 January if you can't make it tomorrow!

Due to equipment issues the closure of Poulton Street Road in Kirkham has been extended until 1pm on Saturday 6th April We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we finish this vital section of work 🙏 Read more: kirkhamfutures.org/post/poulton-s…

The Kirkham Public Realm Notice to Residents 06 can now be viewed online, detailing work taking place within the next 4-6 weeks. Read more: ow.ly/SvbA50NQpVY

An update regarding the fishstones and lamppost 👇

Some handy FAQs are available for the current work in Kirkham 👇🚧👷

Shop front improvements are due to start in January for Kirkham High Street! 🛍️ The project is designed to restore and enhance the shop frontages in Kirkham Town Centre by re-instating their historic, pre-WW1 style. Read more here: kirkhamfutures.org/post/shop-fron…

Lots of free classes are available in Kirkham, from exploring the many uses of plants to gentle fitness exercises 🌿🚶 Read more and book your place here: kirkhamfutures.org/get-involved/o…

Feeling creative and looking for something fun this weekend? 🎨👨‍🎨️ Then pop into Kirkham Community Centre this Saturday between 2pm and 4:30pm and meet artists Andy Shaw and Sharon Kelly, and see how you can get involved in local design work! 🖼️ Hope to you see you there! 🙌

Two new artworks celebrating Kirkham’s heritage will go on display at St Michael’s Church Heritage Open Day on Saturday 24 September 9.30am-2.30pm. Read more about the exhibition and the artists here: kirkhamfutures.org/post/threads-o…

There’s lots of exciting FREE events coming up over the next few months for the Health & Wellbeing element of the Kirkham Futures Masterplan funded by @fyldecouncil and @HistoricEngland 😃🤝 You can pick up a copy of the below leaflet at this weekend’s Kirkham Club Day too! 🎊

Join textile artist Danielle Chappell Aspinwall to explore Kirkham's textiles history this Saturday 11am - 4pm. These are free drop-in sessions and you can join us and leave as it suits!

Two of Kirkham’s most historic buildings are set for an exciting new lease of life after Fylde Council purchased both as part of the town’s £10m regeneration masterplan. READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE: kirkhamfutures.org/post/historic-… @HE_NorthWest @fyldecouncil #LOVEKIRKHAM #REGENERATION

Just over a week until the first local history lecture of our bicentenary celebrations. Join us on Tues 29th March for an exploration of Kirkham's earliest origins and the story of the town's famous Roman shield boss. Details and tickets (free) here:- eventbrite.co.uk/e/bicentenary-…

Fantastic feature on how Kirkham’s new Health and Well-being programme is bringing the community together #socialprescribing #lovekirkham #kirkhamfutures

📢 Artists are being invited to get involved in the regeneration of Kirkham town centre 📢 @fyldecouncil and @PaulHogarthCo are looking to commission experienced artists to undertake the development of a number of artworks. ⬇️ FULL DETAILS ⬇️ kirkhamfutures.org/post/talented-…

❤️SEARCH IS ON FOR KIRKHAM'S FAVOURITE LOVE STORIES ❤️ Where did you fall in love? Which treasured people and places have a special place in your heart? Share your stories and be part of 'Kirkham With Love' a new interactive heritage project Full details👉 kirkhamfutures.org/post/love-kirk…

📢 Applications Open For Kirkham's Shopfront Improvement Scheme 📢 Supported by @HE_NorthWest and the Government’s Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) grants of up to 90% - to cover design and specialist restoration work - are available. ⬇️ Full details here ⬇️kirkhamfutures.org/post/applicati…

Three leading Lancashire-based architectural practices have been appointed to help restore shops and businesses on Kirkham’s historic high street. Read all about @fyldecouncil's Shop Front Improvement Scheme 👉kirkhamfutures.org/post/lancashir… #lovekirkham @HE_NorthWest @HistoricEngland

How is #Kirkham history helping to boost local residents wellbeing? Read more in @leponline about this new #socialprescribing programme in #Lancashire 🔽 lep.co.uk/news/people/hi… @HistoricEngland #heritage

Kirkham’s proud history will help provide a boost to the health and wellbeing of the town's residents. A new community engagement programme is being rolled out combining a range of heritage-based activities. Full details here 👉 kirkhamfutures.org/post/new-event… @fyldecouncil @HE_NorthWest