Gillian Allnutt Poet – Her visit to the Old Courthouse Shap This year the Writer’s group at The Old Courthouse…
The Old Courthouse
Community Centre & Art Gallery
Community Centre & Art Gallery
CLOSED
Due to adverse weather conditions, The Old Courthouse will be closed today – Sunday 3rd December
Community Centre & Art Gallery
Welcome to The Old Courthouse, a vibrant hub of engagement and activity within our local community.
This is a place where people from all walks of life come together to engage, learn, and grow. Our community centre serves as a catalyst for fostering a sense of belonging, promoting social interaction, highlighting local art & culture, inspiring through education, science and nature and providing valuable resources for individuals of all ages.
At its core, The Old Courthouse is dedicated to building a strong and inclusive community. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, our doors are open to you.
Monday | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM |
Tuesday | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM |
Friday | 1:00 AM — 4:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM |
Sunday | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM |
Christmas/New Year
Closed: Mon 23rd December at 1pm Reopen: Thu 2nd January at 1pm
Monday | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM |
Tuesday | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM |
Friday | 1:00 AM — 4:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM |
Sunday | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM |
Christmas/New Year
Closed: Mon 23rd December at 1pm
Reopen: Thu 2nd January at 1pm
The Exhibit ‘A’ Gallery
Saturday 19th October
to
Sunday 17th November
Retracing old steps
Wednesday 13th November
7PM – 9PM
An illustrated talk with artist
Alison Critchlow
Alison will be sharing some of her recent painting adventures, thoughts and ideas, reflecting on landscape, memory, wildness and her painting process.
Admission is free
Gillian Allnutt Poet – Her visit to the Old Courthouse Shap This year the Writer’s group at The Old Courthouse…
August 2024 Claude Glasses at the Wordsworth Trust August 2024 Shap writers had a lovely engaging day in Grasmere learning…
Nearly 10 years ago, we heard that it was possible that the village was going to lose an important building…
The Exhibit ‘A’ Gallery lies at the heart of The Old Courthouse – a space designed to showcase various forms of visual art, serving as a platform for artists to display their creations to the public.
The Old Courthouse is able to host a wide range of events and activities designed to serve and engage the local community.
Looking for the perfect space to host your upcoming event or activity? Look no further! The Old Courthouse is able to offer our versatile rooms for hire, tailored to meet your needs and create memorable experiences for you and your guests.
Continue to use your local library. Self-service return/select facility available during opening hours (return only available on monthly market day).
Thursdays 2.15 – 4.30pm in the Library. Bring your own knitting or craft. Do your own thing or learn from each other. All welcome.
Environmental Reading Group meets monthly on a Tuesday evening Contact Dave on 07484 632210 or Peter on 07837 816795 for details
Meets monthly. If you would like to join us email: victoria@theoldcourthouse.org
Fridays 1.00 – 4.00 in the library. Come along and meet up with friends, make new ones and put the world to rights. There is always tea and coffee and biscuits and sometimes there is even cake! Everyone is welcome
Roles for Volunteers with Shap Community CIO at
The Old Courthouse, Shap
With your help we could achieve so much more