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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... 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
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... 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... 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
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... 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
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
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 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
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
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
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