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There's always plenty happening at The Atkins Building, check out the events calendar below for all the upcoming events and exhibitions!
Jul
2022
In 2022 Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee and this year's Open Exhibition features Royal inspired artworks by local artists and collection of Royal memorabilia and stories loaned by local residents.
A copy of the 2022 Open Exhibition pack is available on the link below.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Evening Opening Wednesday 10 August 18:30-20:00
Aug
2022
A recruitment event organised by Job Centre Hinckley and DWP
Come along to speak with employers, training providers and career advisers.
Aug
2022
Earl Shilton Camera Club present their 2022 exhibition with a full members' showcase.
The club has members ranging from beginners to experienced photographer’s with the common aim of improving all members' skills and sharing knowledge. Learn more about ESCC at http://www.earlshiltoncameraclub.org.uk or follow them on Twitter @earlshiltoncam or on Facebook @earlshiltoncam
Sep
2022
2022 celebrates 300 years since the first Atkins came to Hinckley to start his business. Astounding Inventions is one of two exhibitions commemorating this local tercentenary by celebrating innovation from the East Midlands with an exhibition of inventions past and present ranging from the Hansom Cab, Framework knitting machine and many more!
Part of Heritage Open Days
Sep
2022
2022 celebrates 300 years since the first Atkins came to Hinckley to start his business. Fully Fashioned Memories is one of two exhibitions commemorating this local tercentenary. This photographic exhibition celebrates the everyday factory worker at work and play from the 1960s to 2002.
Part of Heritage Open Days
Sep
2022
Hinckley & District Museum is teaming up with a variety of local venues, including the Atkins Building, to ‘go on tour’ with its ‘Beyond the Cottages’ programme to showcase local objects and stories at various locations outside the museum site to celebrate it's 25 year anniversary.
A pop-up exhibition in Atkins Gallery on the Century Theatre`s 100th anniversary. A travelling theatre built in Hinckley that toured the country with stars such as Judi Dench and Tom Courtney. The theatre’s first performance was Othello on the site of the former Hinckley Workhouse on London Road. Today the Century Theatre is still in use and housed at Snibston.
Sep
2022
Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel which celebrates it 300th birthday in 2022 records when the first Atkins (Robert) arrived in Hinckley in 1722 to start his business. The Atkins family continued their connection with the chapel into the 20th century.
Atkins Building, the Victorian hosiery factory built by the descendants of 1722 Robert Atkins where manufacture continued by the family until 2002.
Hinckley & District Museum, a thatched framework knitters cottage the predecessor to the factory and was owned by the Atkins Family.
To book a FREE place please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sep
2022
Hinckley u3a are holding an open day and 40th Birthday Celebration in the Atkins gallery on Wednesday 14th September, 11am - 3pm.
Come along and join them in their celebrations and find out about all the u3a's activities
Oct
2022
Solo Exhibition from photographer Robin Vallance. This collection of photographs features work based on the themes of: That Hat, Staircase, Colours and Faces.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Nov
2022
Our annual Christmas shopping event with local businesses, artists and crafters. Seasonal food and drink will be available from Hansom Café and entry to the Christmas Gift Fair is free.
All exhibitor enquiries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Nov
2022
Classic Stories is a collection of 26 images inspired by still life and great literature by Clive Edwards.
The literature represented includes works by English and American authors across several genres through a range of centuries.
Before becoming a professional photographer, Clive Edwards worked as a Head of English and Media at an 11-18 school. He was principal examiner for A-level Media Studies for OCR, and was Head of Media Subjects at a West Midlands further education college. He has also worked as a community journalist and as a sports broadcast journalist. He has Associate Status with the Royal Photographic Society and has a Masters Degree in Photography.