Company News | Atkinson Homes

18^th Nov 2024 PROUD SPONSORS OF PRUFC At the weekend, we had the privilege of supporting Penrith RUFC as they stormed to a fantastic 54-21 victory against Stoke -on-Trent. As long standing supporters of the Club, it was great to see the team's success on the field. From the Club's hospitality to... Read more

15^th Nov 2024 CHILDREN IN NEED 2024 Look who stopped by our office! Thanks, Pudsey, for delivering treats and smiles in support of a special cause. ... Read more

11^th Nov 2024 TIM FARRON MP VISIT We recently welcomed Tim Farron MP to our development in Ambleside to discuss the importance of affordable housing in this beautiful but increasingly challenging area for locals to secure homes. With demand high and a significant number of homes held as second... Read more

1^st Nov 2024 CELEBRATING 42 YEARS! Another candle on the birthday cake! We are proud to be celebrating 42 successful years of Atkinson Building Contractors! From our first project to the many we’ve been privileged to complete over the years, it’s been an incredible journey built on trust, quality,... Read more

21^st Oct 2024 REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: ATKINSONS TAKES ON KILIMANJARO Our Managing Director Steve, a lifelong football fan, and Site Supervisor David have completed the adventure of a lifetime - conquering the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in support of the Manchester United Foundation! This incredible achievement required months... Read more

30^th Sep 2024 CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS REGIONAL WINNER Exciting news! We’ve been named regional winners at the Business Chamber Awards in the People and Work category! This incredible achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to investing in our people, nurturing talent, and creating a positive and supportive... Read more

23^rd Sep 2024 WELCOME TO THE MEADOWS A thoughtfully designed collection of 11 homes is coming soon to the charming village of Penruddock! Located within the Lake District National Park, The Meadows provides the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience. Ideally positioned just off... Read more

23^rd Aug 2024 LABC BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS - REGIONAL WINNERS 2024 We are thrilled share that Atkinson Building Contractors and Atkinson Homes have scooped up not just 1 award in this year's Northern LABC Building Excellence Awards, but 4! George & Dragon, Clifton - Best Non-residential Extension, Alteration or Conversion Matthew... Read more

15^th Jul 2024 CHASE PARK AND PADDOCK ROW BRINGS AFFORDABLE, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES TO EDEN We are proud to announce the completion of the Chase Park and Paddock Row housing development in Penrith, which marks a significant milestone in addressing the affordable housing need in Eden. Delivered in conjunction with national housing provider The Riverside... Read more

1^st Jul 2024 CRY for EDEN CHARITY RUN At the weekend, ‘Atky’s Aces’ got their running shoes on for the CRY for Eden 24-hour charity relay run! We’re proud to support CRY for Eden (Cardiac Risk in the Young), a charity providing vital free heart screenings to young people in Eden. Well done team... Read more

3^rd Jun 2024 ECO-FRIENDLY MILES Our fleet just got greener with the addition of another electric vehicle! This step is part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. By expanding our electric fleet, we are actively cutting down on emissions, promoting cleaner... Read more

15^th May 2024 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and this year’s theme is movement: moving more for our mental health. At Atkinsons, we’re proud to support mental health in every way we can. From supporting local sports clubs to taking part in charity fitness events, we’re advocates... Read more

14^th May 2024 BIKES BOATS BOOTS 2024 Atkinsons are thrilled to have again taken part in the actioned-packed Bikes Boats Boots fundraiser for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice. We are extremely proud to have supported the event and to have helped raise vital funds for... Read more

29^th Apr 2024 FOOTBALL SHIRT FRIDAY 2024 Another successful Football Shirt Friday in the books! Team Atkinsons came together in style, raising vital funds for bowel cancer research through the Bobby Moore Fund. A big shoutout to everyone who contributed - we've raised a fantastic £330! ... Read more

12^th Apr 2024 NEW DAY NURSERY IN PENRITH We are pleased to announce planning approval for a new day nursery in Penrith! Conveniently located in Eden Business Park, the nursery will provide much needed additional childcare services for the area. With many businesses based in the Business Park, the nursery... Read more

28^th Mar 2024 BEACON CROSS, EASTER 2024 In collaboration with Lonsdale Estates and Churches Together in Penrith, Atkinsons are honoured to have reinstalled the cross at Penrith Beacon in time for this year’s Holy Week. "Thank you so much everyone; this is a wonderful tradition for Penrith and very... Read more

18^th Dec 2023 CHRISTMAS TREE DONATION As a company we like to give back to the communities in which we provide housing, and we are currently developing a new housing scheme in the heart of Stainton, Penrith. Jubilee Gardens is positioned behind Stainton Village Hall, and we are keen to show our support... Read more

21^st Sep 2023 LABC AWARDS 2023 We are proud to announce that our Hopegill Gardens development has been selected as a regional winner in this year’s LABC Building Excellence Awards. The housing development has been shortlisted for the national grand ﬁnal in London, having placed ﬁrst in the... Read more

20^th Sep 2023 The Meadows, Penruddock Welcome to The Meadows, a collection of 11 beautiful homes in the charming village of Penruddock. Located in the scenic Lake District National Park, these homes have been designed with care, integrating locally sourced materials and traditional cavity masonry for... Read more

3^rd Apr 2023 STEP INSIDE STRIDING EDGE COURT Step inside Striding Edge Court… Our new homes within our Striding Edge Court are ready for you to add the finishing touches too! This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a new home within a sought-after area. To book a viewing, please contact our team using... Read more

10^th Mar 2023 The View, Underskiddaw, Keswick The View is a brand new development made up of 11 homes, sitting within a desirable location on the outskirts of Keswick town centre. Positioned within Underskiddaw, The View has been designed to take full advantage of the natural landscape surrounding the site,... Read more

5^th Oct 2022 PROJECT COMPLETE, HOPEGILL GARDENS On Friday 30th September, our final home was handed over at Hopegill Gardens, and what a fantastic project it has been. Work started at our site in Braithwaite during June 2021, and has taken just over 15 months to complete. The collection of 5 traditional,... Read more

5^th Oct 2022 ATKINSON HOMES, LABC AWARDS 2022 We are proud to announce that our Mulberry Gardens Development has been selected as a regional winner in this year’s LABC Building Excellence Awards. The scheme has been shortlisted for the national grand final, having placed first in the ‘Best Medium Volume... Read more

5^th Sep 2022 Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme As a Company we are taking additional steps in the bid to reduce our energy consumption. As part of our pledge, we have secured a grant from the Lake District Foundation, the Low Carbon Lake District Programme, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,... Read more

7^th 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

4^th 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

25^th 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

28^th 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

13^th 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

5^th 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

11^th 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

9^th 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

3^rd 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

18^th 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

13^th 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

10^th 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

9^th 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

13^th 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

29^th Jun 2021 WE ARE RECRUITING - CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR Read more

29^th Jun 2021 WE ARE RECRUITING - TRADES PEOPLE Read more

13^th 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

9^th 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

8^th 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

17^th 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

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19^th 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

19^th 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

14^th 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

12^th 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

12^th 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

12^th 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

28^th 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

28^th 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

20^th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALISTS Our staff who attended the LABC Awards on 15th June at The Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead ... Read more

20^th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SOCIAL OR AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Calvert Way, Keswick ... Read more

20^th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST SMALL NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Kitchen Gardens, Penrith ... Read more

20^th Jun 2018 LABC AWARDS 2018 - FINALIST - BEST HIGH VOLUME NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Calvert Way, Keswick ... Read more

12^th 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

8^th 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

10^th 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

12^th 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

30^th 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

14^th 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

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