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Further plans have been announced for the eagerly anticipated Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, which takes place in Colne over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Alongside the main festival, which will see over 50 of the UK’s top Rhythm & Blues stars perform across three venues, event organisers Colne Town Council have revealed a […]

Preston’s free festival of arts and culture, Encounter Festival has launched its programme for 2024.  Scheduled to take place in Preston city centre, on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September, this year’s festival promises an array of performances and activities designed to engage and inspire audiences of all ages. This includes a commissioned female-led brass […]

The latest mural within the Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Gardens (QVDJG) saw Graffiti Pro return following the impressive native woodland piece on the opposite side of the railway line. The Friends of QVDJG were delighted with Graffiti Pro’s previous high standard of work and professionalism that they were excited for him to return for this […]

Throughout July schools and nurseries across the borough took part in the Young Wyre in Bloom 2024 competition, where the work teachers, staff and students do to improve their school environment through nature and sustainability, are celebrated. During the competition it was clear that that the young people in our borough have a passion for […]

Marketing Lancashire today announced the finalists in the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, the only county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses. Between today’s announcement and the awards ceremony, to be held in February 2025,  the finalists will progress through a number of stages including mystery shopping, announced visits and interviews with the independent Lancashire Tourism […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) is thrilled to announce Acorn Recovery Projects as one of their new corporate sponsors. Acorn Recovery Projects, a dedicated organisation supporting individuals on their recovery journey from substance misuse, will be sponsoring HAPPA Espero and HAPPA Apollo, two cherished members of our Education section of HAPPA’s Sponsorship Scheme. HAPPA […]

OAK FEST, Lancashire’s newest music festival, was attended by over 2,000 people on Saturday. Following the success of the inaugural event in 2023, OAK FEST returned on 27th July as a ticketed event for the first time.  Set amongst the beautiful 21.4 acre park, OAK FEST enjoyed sun filled skies for most of the day, […]

UDO (Urban Dance Organisation) is excited to announce the 19th annual World Street Dance Championships, set to take place at the prestigious Winter Gardens Blackpool from 14th-18th August 2024. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 4,400 dancers from more than 30 countries, with a total attendance of 8,500, including spectators, soloists, duos, crews, […]

Organisers of the Soapbox Challenge in Accrington, #AmazingAccrington, have announced the addition of a special celebration to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. The people of Hyndburn are being invited to attend on Saturday 24th August and celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. An occasion which is marked around the world, the holiday is […]

The beloved Lytham 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 2024, bringing the past to life with a rich tapestry of historical reenactments, vintage vehicles, dancing, and more. This year’s festivities kick off with a special evening event on Friday, August 16th, from 7 PM in the main marquee, supporting the […]

Burnley Working Wild run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, will be teaching people practical conservation skills as well as giving top tips for applying for jobs. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside’s Joel Micklethwaite started his career as a volunteer with the Trust in East Lancashire in 2016 after he’d completed a two-year BTEC in Countryside Management at Burnley College.  Eventually joining the trust as a staff member in […]

Forest of Bowland National Landscape hosts a celebration of what’s possible A free accessibility event held in Gisburn Forest proved to be a resounding success, with every spot on the two-day symposium quickly reserved. Hosted by The Forest of Bowland National Landscape team and Access the Dales, the event was described as an ‘exciting celebration […]