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NEW EXTRA CARE SCHEME, WORKINGTON 17th May 2022 NEW EXTRA CARE SCHEME, WORKINGTON We are proud to announce that work has officially commenced on a new Extra Care Scheme being built by Atkinson Building Contractors for Riverside Housing Group. The development sits within a prime position on the Harbour within Workington and will offer 107 affordable... Read more
BEACON CROSS, HOLY WEEK 2022 13th Apr 2022 BEACON CROSS, HOLY WEEK 2022 In association with Londsdale Estates and Churches Together in Penrith, Atkinsons are once again proud to erect the cross at Penrith Beacon as part of this year’s Holy Week, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. We built and donated the cross several years... Read more
IS YOUR HOME SAFE AND LEGAL? 12th Apr 2022 IS YOUR HOME SAFE AND LEGAL? Millions of people across the UK expose themselves to the risks that cause electrical accidents in the home, due to a lack of understanding surrounding electrical tests and safety. New regulations require landlords to have their electrical installations inspected... Read more
PROJECT COMPLETE, MULBERRY GARDENS 7th Apr 2022 PROJECT COMPLETE, MULBERRY GARDENS We are proud to announce that we have this week handed over our final home at Mulberry Gardens, Beacon Edge, Penrith. Our luxury development sits within a prime position in one of the most prestigious areas overlooking the town of Penrith, and comprises of 8 homes... Read more
HAPPY RETIREMENT JOHN 4th Apr 2022 HAPPY RETIREMENT JOHN We would like to wish John Airey a Happy Retirement following on from over 18 years service with Atkinson Building Contractors. ‘Aira’ has been a very important part of our operations over many years and has been a great mentor to lots of our up and coming talent.... Read more
A YEAR ON SITE 30th Mar 2022 A YEAR ON SITE After successfully taking part in our ‘Year on Site’ traineeship, we are pleased to say current Site Operative, Jack Waugh, will be starting his Bricklaying apprenticeship with Atkinson’s in September. Well done Jack, keep up the good work! Pictured: James... Read more
NEW HOMES WEEK 25th Mar 2022 NEW HOMES WEEK As we come to the end of national #newhomesweek, we want to share the benefits of buying a new home with Atkinson’s. We have been building award winning homes for over 40 years, from exclusive luxury family homes in prestigious locations to first time buyer one... Read more
EMPLOYABILITY FAIR 10th Mar 2022 EMPLOYABILITY FAIR Earlier this week we took part in the first ever Employability Fair hosted by Right2Work and the Oaklea Group. The event was a fantastic way to celebrate #nationalcareersweek with over 130 attendees heading down to the Appleby Hub! ... Read more
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2022 8th Mar 2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2022 Today we celebrate #internationalwomensday, coinciding with #womeninconstructionweek ����‍♀️ We are grateful for the team we have here at Atkinson’s, celebrating and bringing together accomplished women within our profession. ... Read more
WELCOME TO STAINTON 28th Jan 2022 WELCOME TO STAINTON Atkinson Homes has acquired a new site in Stainton for an upcoming housing development, a prime and popular location on the outskirts of Penrith. Further details to follow. ... Read more
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION APPEAL 13th Jan 2022 CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION APPEAL Starting the year as we mean to go on... We are committed to making a positive contribution within our local community and had the opportunity to help a charity we have partnered for many years. Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland we’re on a mission,... Read more
TWILIGHT HOUR 5th Jan 2022 TWILIGHT HOUR Twilight hour at Mulberry Gardens. New Year, New Me, right? Well, how about New Year, New Home… If you are looking for a change of scenery in 2022 and want to live within one of Penrith’s most prestigious locations, then you’ve certainly come to the right place. Each... Read more
FOOTBALL SHIRT FRIDAY 2021 19th Nov 2021 FOOTBALL SHIRT FRIDAY 2021 A great effort by the team in support of this year’s #Footballshirtfriday, raising vital funds to help tackle bowel cancer. Thank you to those who have donated, we have managed to raise £135.54 for the Bobby Moore Fund. ... Read more
NEW DEVELOPMENT, STRIDING EDGE COURT 11th Nov 2021 NEW DEVELOPMENT, STRIDING EDGE COURT Striding Edge Court is our latest development consisting of 2 bedroom luxury apartments and cottages. Each dwelling has been designed to create the perfect blend of modern and traditional living. Situated just a stones throw away from Keswick town centre, Striding... Read more
DRIVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION 9th Nov 2021 DRIVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Today we had the pleasure of helping Fine & Country North Cumbria on their travels in the new #minielectric as part of their recent campaign in partnership with Lloyd MINI. Atkinson’s is home to an EV charging point which has recently been installed, demonstrating... Read more
SUCCESS FOR ATKINSON HOMES, LABC AWARDS 2021 3rd Nov 2021 SUCCESS FOR ATKINSON HOMES, LABC AWARDS 2021 Atkinson Homes are proud to have once again been recognised at this years’ Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Regional Excellence Awards. Tynefield Drive, Penrith received a Highly Commended Award in the ‘best medium volume new housing development’ category... Read more
UNDER CONSTRUCTION, HOPEGILL GARDENS 18th Oct 2021 UNDER CONSTRUCTION, HOPEGILL GARDENS Work is progressing well at our Hopegill Gardens development with all 5 homes now sold subject to contract. Faced with elements of traditional Lakeland slate and sandstone features, these superb homes are situated within a popular rural setting. Our new homes are... Read more
HOPEGILL GARDENS, BRAITHWAITE 13th Oct 2021 HOPEGILL GARDENS, BRAITHWAITE All 5 properties at our Hopegill Gardens development have been sold subject to contract. An amazing job done by the Atkinson Homes team!!     ... Read more
CHARITY BAKE SALE 4th Oct 2021 CHARITY BAKE SALE Our Development Coordinator, Antonia Turner, recently held a charity bake sale in aid of Cancer Research UK. Earlier this year Antonia decided to enter the Race for Life, an annual event held in Carlisle, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic this was later cancelled.... Read more
MCDEVITT WAY AND GIRDWOOD CLOSE, CARLISLE 1st Oct 2021 MCDEVITT WAY AND GIRDWOOD CLOSE, CARLISLE McDevitt Way and Girdwood Close, our most recent development in partnership with Riverside Housing Group is now complete. Situated off Dalston Road, Carlisle, the development of 68 Affordable homes has taken just over 2 years to complete with official building... Read more
CHASE PARK AND PADDOCK ROW, PENRITH 15th Sep 2021 CHASE PARK AND PADDOCK ROW, PENRITH What a glorious day! Work is progressing well on our Chase Park and Paddock Row development, situated off Inglewood Road, Penrith. Our team have been working on groundworks and foundations, in preparation for the next phase of the project.   ... Read more
THE TOUR OF BRITAIN 2021 10th Sep 2021 THE TOUR OF BRITAIN 2021 What a great end to the week having The Tour Of Britain pass through Penrith. Our mascot and staff of the Mulberry Gardens development were ready and waiting on Beacon Edge, to help cheer on the riders as they sprint through stage six of the race. It was great... Read more
HOPEGILL GARDENS, BRAITHWAITE 9th Sep 2021 HOPEGILL GARDENS, BRAITHWAITE Our new development, Hopegill Gardens, is now live!   Hopegill Gardens is a collection of 5 traditional three bedroom homes within a prime location, great for those looking to take advantage of the outstanding scenery the Lake District National Park has to offer.... Read more
AMEDEO IN ACTION 1st Sep 2021 AMEDEO IN ACTION Meet the newest member of our team! We had the pleasure of “The Boss” – Amedeo and his family coming to our site at White Ox Way, Penrith. Amedeo has been keeping a close eye on our lads from his home near our new development and has regularly looked through... Read more
PENRITH CRICKET CLUB 13th Aug 2021 PENRITH CRICKET CLUB Our new sponsorship board is up at Penrith Cricket Club. We are very proud of our long association and most recently we helped with the construction of the new hi-tech scoreboard. ... Read more
MCDEVITT WAY AND GIRDWOOD CLOSE, CARLISLE 10th Aug 2021 MCDEVITT WAY AND GIRDWOOD CLOSE, CARLISLE A development of 68 affordable homes built in partnership with Riverside Housing Group. Work is progressing well with the site nearing completion. Most properties within the development are now finished internally, we are still working on external finishes and... Read more
CHASE PARK AND PADDOCK ROW, PENRITH 10th Aug 2021 CHASE PARK AND PADDOCK ROW, PENRITH Work is progressing well on our new development which will consist of 53 affordable homes being built in partnership with Riverside Housing Group. This is a 100% affordable housing scheme and will be made up of rented and shared ownership properties. Currently... Read more
Newton House Extra Care Scheme, Penrith 22nd Jul 2021 Newton House Extra Care Scheme, Penrith One of our most recent projects in partnership with Housing 21 is now complete. On Friday 16th July we handed over the new Extra Care Living scheme in Penrith which aims to provide a safe and secure living environment for those over the age of 55. This week saw... Read more
Edington Day Centre, Penrith 13th Jul 2021 Edington Day Centre, Penrith Thanks for helping with sheeting & gravel for our garden ... Read more
WE ARE RECRUITING - CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR 29th Jun 2021 WE ARE RECRUITING - CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR Read more
WE ARE RECRUITING - TRADES PEOPLE 29th Jun 2021 WE ARE RECRUITING - TRADES PEOPLE Read more
Beacon Cross - Holy Week - Easter 2021 30th Mar 2021 Beacon Cross - Holy Week - Easter 2021 With the permission from Lonsdale Estates, Atkinsons were once again proud to erect the cross at the Penrith Beacon in time for the commencement of Holy Week. Paul Cleminson, Chris Highton and Jack Saggers, Atkinson Building Contractors Ltd employees erected the... Read more
THANK YOU 4th Mar 2021 THANK YOU We are very honoured to have been able to help these local charities and businesses recently and just wanted to say a massive thanks for doing the amazing work you do and keep up the good work!   ... Read more
APPRENTICE WEEK 17th Feb 2021 APPRENTICE WEEK We celebrated National Apprentice Week with Carlisle College by shouting out our brilliant apprentices! Thank you Carisle College and well done to ALL our apprentices past and present.   Pictured - Jack, Ben & Nathan with former apprentice Tom.  Well done to... Read more
2nd Feb 2021 NEW - Electrical Safety Regulations for Private Rentals Landlords Read more
LABC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 27th Aug 2020 LABC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 We are delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists in the LABC Excellence Awards 2020 Category - Best New Housing Development - Lambert Croft, Bolton, Appleby Due to the current Covid-19 situation, there won't be an actual awards ceremony this year - they... Read more
LABC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 27th Aug 2020 LABC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 We are delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists in the LABC Excellence Awards 2020 Category -  Extension or Alteration to an Existing Dwelling - Southey Street, Keswick   Due to the current Covid-19 situation, there won't be an actual awards ceremony,... Read more
COVID 19 8th Jul 2020 COVID 19 Please see the Risk Assessments we have carried out with regard to our offices and sites. ... Read more
COVID-19 29th Apr 2020 COVID-19 Due to COVID-19, parts of our business are severly affected so we are unable to provide all our services at this time and apologise for the inconvenience. We hope to resume a full service as soon as we able to do so and safely. Stay safe, well and help stop the... Read more
Special Visitors to Portinscale Site on Thursday 24.10.19 29th Oct 2019 Special Visitors to Portinscale Site on Thursday 24.10.19 Ricky Thomlinson and Ralf Little called in at our Portinscale Site whilst filiming their 'Very Northern Road Trip' due to be aired next year, possibly with a  special appearance by Neil McKaskie and Malcolm Dover..............watch this space ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2019 - FINALISTS 29th Oct 2019 LABC AWARDS 2019 - FINALISTS Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development - Albion Close, Penrith ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2019- FINALISTS 29th Oct 2019 LABC AWARDS 2019- FINALISTS Best Small New Housing Development - Pewter Close, Penrith ... Read more
NEW STRIP FOR WETHERIGGS U.F.C. 28th Aug 2019 NEW STRIP FOR WETHERIGGS U.F.C. Richard Thorburn, our Development Manager and former Wetheriggs team captain, presents a new strip to Wetheriggs United Football Club first team captain, Michael Yarker, ably assisted by our mascot (Connah Rutherford), prior to the opening game against Keswick. ... Read more
PENRITH A.F.C - RE-NAMING OF THE GROUND 28th Aug 2019 PENRITH A.F.C - RE-NAMING OF THE GROUND On Saturday 17th August 2019 at Penrith AFC, before the home game against Newcastle Benfield, saw the re-naming of Frenchfield Park to 'Atkinson Building Contractor's Stadium'.  It's part of a new 3 year sponsorship deal between the two, which also includes kit... Read more
Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust 13th Jun 2019 Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust We supported Posh Frocks & Jeans Evening of Celebration in aid of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust on Saturday 8th June at Redhills.  An excellent evening in aid of a great local cause celebrating its 27th year.  Neil was nominated to carve the beef for the... Read more
Eden Animal Rescue 9th May 2019 Eden Animal Rescue To Steve - Heartfelt thanks for sponsoring the Hole in 1 at our recent Charity Golf Day - Staggering amount raised £2,933 !  Many thanks Lynn & Team  ... Read more
Football Friday - 26th April 2019 8th May 2019 Football Friday - 26th April 2019 We wore our colours with pride on 26th April 2019 and raised in excess of £100 for the Bobby Moore Fund on Football Friday ... Read more
Beacon Cross 2019 17th Apr 2019 Beacon Cross 2019 We have again organised, in consultation with the Penrith Churches, to erect The Cross at The Beacon for Holy Week   ... Read more
Carlisle College 21st Mar 2019 Carlisle College Read more
Penrith Cricket Club Foundation Sponsor 19th Feb 2019 Penrith Cricket Club Foundation Sponsor We are delighted to be Penrith Cricket Club's first 'Foundation Sponsor' and we hope that other businesses follow our decision. Subject to the weather the prospects for this season are looking positive! All the best to all the club's teams for the coming summer! Click... Read more
FLATS TO LET 19th Dec 2018 FLATS TO LET Penrith Town Centre Various 1 & 2 bedroom flats available from £225 to £365 pcm. Council Tax band A. EPC ratings B-D. Telephone 01768 890244 or email [email protected] for more information or visit our Property to let page   ... Read more
Albion Close Handover 14th Dec 2018 Albion Close Handover Albion Close - A new scheme in partnership with Riverside Home Ownership This week, we have handed over to Riverside Home Ownership their new development of 20 houses for shared ownership sale. We started 12 months ago on site to create their new development... Read more
GREAT NORTH RUN - 9th September 2018 12th Sep 2018 GREAT NORTH RUN - 9th September 2018 Richard Thorburn also took part in the Great North Run and he's raised £400 so far, for the Lake Dsitrict Calvert Trust. ... Read more
GREAT NORTH RUN - 9th September 2018 12th Sep 2018 GREAT NORTH RUN - 9th September 2018 Paul Pattinson also took part in the Great North Run and he organised a quiz and curry night at the Cross Keys at Carleton on Friday 7th September and he's raised £682 so far, for Eden Valley Hospice.   ... Read more
ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS CHARITY EVENT - GREAT NORTH RUN - 9th September 2018 12th Sep 2018 ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS CHARITY EVENT - GREAT NORTH RUN - 9th September 2018 A huge thank you for fundraising an incredible total of £1,970, this is really a fantastic achievement.  You were part of a team that raised an absolute incredible £49,900. It was a 'family affair' when Brian, Steve and Sonia Atkinson took part in the Great North... Read more
Albion Close Development - Training Exercise - 21.06.18 28th Jun 2018 Albion Close Development - Training Exercise - 21.06.18 Site staff on our Albion Close Development, in conjunction with Cumbria Fire and Rescue carried out an impromptu rescue from height training exercise.  The exercise involved the evacuation of a member of staff from scaffolding following a concocted serious injury.   Cumbria... Read more
Former Care Home, Beacon Edge 28th Jun 2018 Former Care Home, Beacon Edge On Sunday 17.06.18 - Carlisle & Eden, Cumbria County Council Fire and Rescue Service carried out a training exercise in the former care home on Beacon Edge, which we are due to re-develop, resulted in the following comments from Station Manager, Stuart Hook. "Just... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALISTS 20th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALISTS Our staff who attended the LABC Awards on 15th June at The Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST COMMERCIAL PROJECT 20th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST COMMERCIAL PROJECT Plot 8, Eden Business Park, Penrith ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SOCIAL OR AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 20th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SOCIAL OR AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Calvert Way, Keswick ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SMALL NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 20th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SMALL NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Kitchen Gardens, Penrith ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST HIGH VOLUME NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 20th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST HIGH VOLUME NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Calvert Way, Keswick ... Read more
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST EXTENSION OR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING HOME 20th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST EXTENSION OR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING HOME Old School House, Shap ... Read more
Beaconside Primary School benefit from Considerate Constructors Scheme 12th Jun 2018 Beaconside Primary School benefit from Considerate Constructors Scheme As part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme we donated topsoil from our Albion Close site to Beaconside Primary School to help them complete a gardening project.     ... Read more
Penrith Rugby Club Supporters - 3 Peaks Challenge - 19/20.05.18 - (including our own Kayleigh Bush & Guy Simpson) 22nd May 2018 Penrith Rugby Club Supporters - 3 Peaks Challenge - 19/20.05.18 - (including our own Kayleigh Bush & Guy Simpson) Parents & supporters of junior Penrith rugby players hit the heights to raise money for the youth section.  On the 19th & 20th May 2018 around a dozen adults laced up their walking boots and tackled the national Three Peaks Challenge in less than 24 hours.  As... Read more
2018 Anniversay Waltz Fell Race 8th May 2018 2018 Anniversay Waltz Fell Race Once again to commemorate Wynn & Steve Cliff's wedding at Newlands Valley Church on 20.04.1996, we provided the use of our show trailer for the annual event. ... Read more
Design & Build Service 8th May 2018 Design & Build Service We have once again expanded, with the opening of a 3rd office, plus we now offer a bespoke Design and Build service. Located in King Street, Penrith, the sales office for Atkinson Homes, Builders and Electrical is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm or by appointment.  The... Read more
Northern LABC Excellence Awards 2018 10th Apr 2018 Northern LABC Excellence Awards 2018 The awards celebrate achievements in the construction industry, rewarding excellent buildings and outstanding companies, partnerships and individuals that go that extra mile. We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for the Northern... Read more
On behalf of Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland 21st Dec 2017 On behalf of Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland I would like to thank Tracy for her help at the Light up a Life Service on 17th December 2017 at St Andrew's Church.  Her poem reading was perfect.  As you know the Light up a Life Appeal raises vital funds and to date has raised over £3,600. May I take this... Read more
LONG SERVICE AWARDS – STEVE PICKERING & MALA WILSON 12th Dec 2017 LONG SERVICE AWARDS – STEVE PICKERING & MALA WILSON Many congratulations to  Steve & Mala on 30 years service – Steve & Barry presented them with watches to celebrate this achievement and thanked them for all their hard work over the years. ... Read more
Prestigious Parliamentary Award Nomination – Rory Stewart nominates Atkinson Building Contractors as his Responsible Business Champion for 2017 30th Nov 2017 Prestigious Parliamentary Award Nomination – Rory Stewart nominates Atkinson Building Contractors as his Responsible Business Champion for 2017 After our nomination by Rory Stewart MP, as his Responsible Business Champion for 2017, following his recognition of the company’s community values and its sustainable vision for the future, Steve travelled to London on 22th November to attend the award ceremony... Read more
LABC- (Local Authority Building Control Awards) - Building Excellence Awards 2017 - GRAND FINAL - London 14th Nov 2017 LABC- (Local Authority Building Control Awards) - Building Excellence Awards 2017 - GRAND FINAL - London Following our success as Northern Regional Winners for Best Educational Building with our work at The Outward Bound Trust, Operations Director Neil McKaskie, Director Steve Atkinson and Contract Manager Ian Martin were proud to attend the Grand Final at Westminster... Read more
Top Safety Accreditation 10th Jul 2017 Top Safety Accreditation We are proud to be awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for our commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.  The company’s application for SafeContractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business. SafeContractor... Read more
Atkinson's Prestigious Parliamentary Nomination 10th May 2017 Atkinson's Prestigious Parliamentary Nomination Rory Stewart MP has nominated Atkinson Building Contractors as his Responsible Business Champion for 2017. Praising the company’s community values and its sustainable vision for the future. This year’s nomination criteria focused upon; supporting the local community,... Read more
Atkinson’s bag another Building Excellence Award 2nd May 2017 Atkinson’s bag another Building Excellence Award We are proud once again to receive a Local Authority Building Control Award for Best Educational Project following the completion of the £3 Million design and build upgrade of the Outward Bound Ullswater Centre.  The awards celebrate achievements in the construction... Read more
Outward Bound Ulswater Centre Upgrade 23rd Feb 2017 Outward Bound Ulswater Centre Upgrade The £3M Outward Bound Ullswater Centre upgrade is complete with a royal seal of approval. The major design-build upgrade to the Grade II listed buildings costing almost £3M included, the building of 10 yurts, extension and refurbishment to existing buildings,... Read more
Keswick Office - Now Open 9th Feb 2017 Keswick Office - Now Open Due to demand as a result of referrals and recommendations in and around the Keswick area, we have opened an Office in Keswick in Packhorse Court. Currently opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm or by appointment if required outside of these hour... Read more
Quality Topsoil for Sale 7th Nov 2016 Quality Topsoil for Sale Read more
 
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