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Unmissable August Bank Holiday Events in Lancashire for 2024

Another three-day weekend is nearly upon us, and with the weather on our side, it’s the perfect time to explore everything Lancashire has to offer. If you are looking for a fantastic event or getaway this bank holiday, look no further. Our beautiful region has so much to offer, from a range of great events […]

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Growth Hub partners with Brabners on Lancashire scaleup programme – apply now

Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, is offering five businesses a place on a limited partnership cohort of its fully-funded Scale to Thrive scaleup programme with leading independent law firm Brabners, which is due to start in September. The programme is designed for fast-growing Lancashire businesses and will include targeted business support which is available as […]

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‘Phenomenal’ Clitheroe Food Festival smashes visitor numbers

OVER 25,000 food enthusiasts converged on Clitheroe on Saturday for the town’s annual food festival. And jubilant festival organisers Ribble Valley Borough Council today heralded the event as a triumph of food diversity that smashed its 20,000 record for visitor numbers. Producers at the festival were sold out by lunchtime and had to send for […]

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The Guild Lounge releases first set of events

Gareth Gates, Psychic Sally and The Making of a Murderer – The Real Manhunter are just some of the performances that feature as part of Guild Lounge’s events programme running from October 2024 through to March 2025. The Guild Lounge is delighted that tickets are now on sale to the public. In doing so, revitalising […]

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Fun for all the family – full line-up for 2024 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival

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 […]

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Encounter Festival 2024 programme announced 

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 […]

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New Mural at Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Gardens

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 […]

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The award-winners of Young Wyre in Bloom 2024

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 […]

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Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024 – the finalists announced

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 […]

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HAPPA welcomes Acorn Recovery Projects as New Corporate Sponsor

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 […]

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Oakfest 2024 hailed a huge success

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, […]

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19th annual World Street Dance Championships to take place at Winter Gardens Blackpool

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, […]

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