5,000 Attend World Class Light Event in Accrington
A number of internationally renowned light sculptures descended on Accrington for a remarkable light event on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, which was attended by 5,000 people. Enlighten saw the town’s key heritage buildings transformed, with contemporary art and light installations to savour. Accrington Library, Accrington Town Hall, Market Chambers, the Victorian Arcade and […]
Festival highlights city factory’s centenary
An award-winning factory’s century of success will be showcased at this year’s Light Up Lancaster festival. A celebratory artwork featuring Standfast & Barracks staff and textiles will be projected onto Charter House in Dalton Square from November 7-9, 5-10pm. The factory’s involvement in the festival comes as part of its centenary year festivities which have […]
New online farmers market for North Lancs launches in Lancaster
Producers of North Lancashire’s finest food are gathering in Lancaster on Saturday 19 October to celebrate the launch of the new North Lancs Food Hub, called Gather. The hub is an online farmers market and is a pilot project set up to test new infrastructure that aims to develop a thriving local food economy which […]
Lancashire pumpkin artist creates magic at Barton Grange
Award-winning pumpkin carver Simon McMinnis will be showcasing his spooktacular skills at a free Halloween event taking place at Barton Grange Garden Centre in October. The Lancashire-based artist will be carving out the magic and transforming pumpkins into works of art in the garden centre’s outdoor plant area on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th. […]
Showtown announces Charlie Cairoli Collection Acquisition
Showtown & Blackpool Council are proud to announce the acquisition of the Charlie Cairoli Collection, an invaluable assemblage celebrating the legacy of laughter from one of the 20th century’s most iconic clowns. This collection fills key gaps in Blackpool’s story and highlights its local and national significance in the evolution of British popular culture. Now […]
Finalists revealed for the 2024 Wyre Business Awards
Wyre Council has announced the finalists for the annual Wyre Business Awards 2024, with almost 40 standout businesses now progressing to the next stage of the prestigious awards across 14 individual categories. The finalists will now await the awards ceremony, taking place at Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Tuesday 12 November where the worthy winners […]
Lancaster’s biggest Horror festival, DARK DUKES returns this October
From the depths of darkness emerges an unforgettable week of films and events focused around all things horror. From the 23rd – 31st October, this unmissable event promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts, and more. Delve into our programme of new horror gems including the highly […]
Lancaster’s All Ears for Award Winning Festival
Now one of the UK’s biggest city centre music festivals, boasting more than 500 shows, the 14th Lancaster Music Festival takes place from October 10-13. Such is the brilliant opportunity the festival provides to get lost in music that it was awarded Lancaster BID’s 2023 Visitor Attraction/ Event of the Year. By popular demand, this year’s […]
Colne 70s Fest – A Groovy Blast from the Past!
Get ready to dust off those flares, iron out your best polyester shirts, and lace up your platform shoes, as Colne takes a journey back in time to one of the most iconic decades in history! This September, Colne will be transformed into a hub of all things retro, as we proudly present the Colne 70s […]
Line up announced for Lytham Festival 2025
Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake and Simple Minds and Texas will all headline TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025. The multi-award-winning global pop and rock icons are the first headliners to be announced as the North West’s largest live music festival prepares to return for five memorable nights. Details of the two remaining headliners and special guests will be revealed soon. TK Maxx […]
An invitation to play Beat the Street Pendle
The Beat the Street Pendle game was officially launched by The Mayor Councillor Mohammad Aslam, with more than 3000 participants signing up on its first day and together walking, cycling, and rolling their way to more than 2000 miles. Beat the Street Pendle is a free, interactive game that encourages people to walk, cycle and wheel […]
Exciting New Pizzeria, Oh! Pizza, to Open in Longridge
Oh! Pizza, an exciting new Neapolitan-style pizzeria, is set to open its doors at 4 Berry Lane, Longridge, on October 4th, 2024. Founded by the team behind Fell Bistro, Matt Willdigg, Alex Blamire, and Oli Martin, Oh! Pizza is bringing authentic, hand-crafted pizza with a modern twist to the heart of Longridge. This opening marks […]