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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...
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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....
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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...
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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. ...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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9
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!! ...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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Jun 2021
WE ARE RECRUITING - CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR
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Jun 2021
WE ARE RECRUITING - TRADES PEOPLE
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Mar 2019
Carlisle College
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Jun 2018
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALISTS
Our staff who attended the LABC Awards on 15th June at The Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead ...
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Jun 2018
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SOCIAL OR AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Calvert Way, Keswick ...
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Jun 2018
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SMALL NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Kitchen Gardens, Penrith ...
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Jun 2018
LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST HIGH VOLUME NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Calvert Way, Keswick ...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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