What's On and Things To Do Around Lancashire

Tekashi 6IX9INE. Artists performing: TEKASHI 6IX9INE .: Tickets avaiable.

Art Exhibition: the much-awaited exhibition of watercolours by Tom Eccles.

TRC + Grove Street Families - Manchester: Tickets avaiable.

Calling all gin-lovers! Join us for a Gin Night Experience in our beautiful marquee in the hospice grounds featuring tasting, tutorials and canapes, all raising funds for St Catherine’s.

Make Music Day takes place every year on 21 June, the longest day of the year. You can attend an event near you while joining thousands of other music lovers around the world in over 120 countries! Rossendale Valley Sounds community wind band are proud to be taking part this year by hosting an Open Rehearsal.

Lucy Adlington returns with the story of suffragette style and the fight for political freedom. Booking Essential. Phone: 01282 771004.

Thursday 21 June 2018 Speaker - Gillian Lonergan. ’More Than Just A Shop’. The history of the Co-operative movement. Admission is free to members and non-members, but donations very much appreciated.

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

Newburgh Fair week starts with a Family Service at 10.30am on Sun 17 June. Then Lions Bingo night at 7pm on Tues 19 June; Folk Night at 7.30pm on Wed 20 June with Bernard Wrigley; PTA Ladies Night on Thurs 21 June; Community Quiz Night at 7pm on Fri 22 June; and the 41st Newburgh Fair from noon until 4.

Our hugely popular ladies event is back with live betting from Royal Ascot races. Ticket price includes: Drink on arrival, Two course lunch with tea & coffee, Afternoon tea Stalls selling ladies luxury gifts and items. Raffle, diamond draw and prize for best dressed filly.

We’re delighted to welcome Simply Dylan with a stripped back acoustic set from Vision Thing. Simply Dylan is a standout act of pure class. - No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence SIMPLY DYLAN is John O’Connell’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.

“THE DAYS GO BY, CERTAIN DAYS, GO QUITE BY, THE BELL GOES, AND LITTLE OR NOTHING SAID, LITTLE OR NOTHING DONE. THAT IS THE DANGER. TO BE GUARDED AGAINST.” Winnie is stuck. Buried in a wilderness of scorched earth she survives the everyday with fragments of babbling optimism.

Textile artist Ruth Singer explores personal and universal stories of love and loss, grief and celebration - using stitch as an act of remembrance. New work in the exhibition is inspired by items in the collection and the stories behind these items.

The theatre’s three drama groups, Preston Drama Club, The Broughton Players and The Grimsargh Players have come together in a production of four short plays each night to raise funds for the development of the Playhouse.

The Bon Jovi Experience are the worlds first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the worlds ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

The Octagon’s first off-site production, Summer Holiday is a feel good 1960s musical which will be brought to life as never seen before.

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

Join us in the Grand Vault for The Vellys, The Protagonists, Thunder & The Giants and more TBA! Wigan lads, The Vellys return to headline after a busy few months with out of town gigs, recording a yet to be named EP (which includes well received track ’Wired’ - check their Facebook) and gaining local...

Create a counted thread scissor keep with a typical 17th century design. Learn tent stitch, gobelin stitch, French knots and interlaced chain stitch as well as how to make a small tassel and cord to complete the project. Booking Essential. Phone: Book online.

Richie Kotzen. Artists performing: Richie Kotzen.: Tickets avaiable.

Girls Names. Artists performing: Girls Names.: Tickets avaiable.

Tekashi 6IX9INE Live in Concert. Artists performing: TEKASHI 6IX9INE .: Tickets avaiable.

60 questions in six rounds; we always start with Current Affairs, we always finish with a Music round, and we have a special mystery Conundrum round in the middle. Play a joker on any one round to double the score, and play Lucky Numbers between each round, giving everyone the chance of winning something!

Secondhand & Antiquarian Book Fair organised by the P.B.F.A. This is a one day fair with booksellers from throughout the UK exhibiting books on a wide range of subjects from children’s & illustrated, fiction, topography (especially northern), industrial history, transport, travel.

Chorlton High School Saturday 23rd June 1:30pm-3:30pm SELL your quality second hand baby, children’s and maternity clothes, preloved baby equipment or used pram at our nearly new baby and children’s market and keep 100% of the proceeds. Book a stall at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.

VCTMS, Lifetight - Manchester: Tickets avaiable.

Peppa Pig and friends are back in the brand new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure! Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.

Love Comics? This is your chance to enjoy an eclectic mix of original comic art that will impress and inspire most comics´fans.

St Aidan’s Church, Station Road, Bamber Bridge are holding the Annual SUMMER FAIR on SATURDAY 23th JUNE. 11am to 2pm A heap of Summer Fun for the whole Community with Games & Competitions,Cake Stall, White Elephant, Books, Bottle Stall, Plant Stall, Lucky Dip, Face Painting, Raffle & Tombolas. Lots to see & do!

Pick up a map, it’s time to get lost on a quest around Central Library A long, long, time ago, the government commissioned intrepid explorer, Philias Finder, to start The Ministry of Lost & Found – a secret department tasked with protecting the most curious and precious objects ever lost or found.

½ acre tastefully landscaped gardens comprising of limestone rockeries, well stocked herbaceous borders, raised alpine beds, well stocked koi pond, lawn areas, greenhouse and polytunnel, patio areas, specialising in alpines rare shrubs and trees, large collection unusual bulbs. All year round interest.

The Jam DRC are back! Last year they blew the roof off the place and the night was a total winner. They bring the full repertoire - Going Underground, That’s Entertainment, Funeral Pyre, Eton Rifles, When You’re Young - all the big numbers and some of the more obscure records chosen by the band who are...

Join us for a fabulous evening of fine food and top entertainment at our Summer Ball this June! The St Catherine’s Marquee in the beautiful hospice grounds is the venue for this year’s event, which will feature live music from The Soul Convicts and a charity auction and raffle.

A spectacular evening of live music, lights and video in honour of one of the greatest bands of all time

Learn all that you need to know about the Tutor Doctor Franchise Opportunity with canapés and cocktails on us. About this Event Learn about Tutor Doctor and enjoy some canapés and cocktails on us!

Table Top Sale @ Whalley Village Hall, Whalley, BB7 9TD, Lancashire Sunday 24th June - 9am till 2pm - FREE ENTRY!!! Everyone welcome, you may pick up a bargain or two - Admission is FREE! Last Sunday of each month Why not earn yourself some money by having a clear out of your unwanted items.

Blackburn Music Society presents an afternoon Summer Concert, featuring Elgar’s Bavarian Highlands and other choral favourites at Pleasington Priory on Sunday, 24th June at 2.30pm, with guest conductor Helen Harrison and accompanist Joy Fielding.

Distant/Drifted All-Dayer - Manchester: Tickets avaiable.

Come on down to The Old Courts to meet Back Trax Music and guest stall holders. The purveyors of quality preloved records present RECORD FAIR on Sunday 24th June featuring established traders from the northwest selling records and memorabila covering lots of different styles of music. Doors 10.

½ acre well established formal cottage gardens. Feature koi pond, paths leading to different areas. Lots of climbers and rose beds. Packed with plants of all kinds. Many shrubs and trees. Well laid out lawns. Collections of unusual plants. A surprise round every corner.

2 gardens both open for the first time. The first is a suburban garden created over the past 9 years from a blank canvas into a creative oasis. Organically managed to attract birds, bees and butterflies. Stunning views across fields to Knowl Hill.

An increasing range of interesting trees and shrubs have been added to the existing collection of old fashioned roses, including rare and unusual varieties and Plant Heritage National Collection of Pemberton Hybrid Musk roses. Formal garden at front with backdrop of C17 house (not open).

Bring the family together for a fun day out in aid of St Catherine’s at our annual Yellow Day garden fete! Featuring a host of attractions including: Stalls Games Rides Entertainment And more, including tasty food and drink from The Mill Outside.

’A surprise round every corner’ is the most common response as visitors encounter fountains, streams, ponds, sculptures, boathouses and follies: Rapunzel’s tower, temple, turf maze, giant fish made of CDs, walk-through pyramid. 2 acre wildlife lake attracts many species of insects and birds.

Join us after our Community FEAST event  on a whistle-stop musical tour of the globe. The 20+-piece Jam Factory Community Orchestra touches down in Jamaica, India, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Ethiopia, The Balkans, Japan, Trinidad and New York to sample the finest sounds around and deliver them in their own inimitable...

Bad Grandad is back for another brilliant Sunday Folk session. Up this month we have another cracking lineup of regional artists including Copper Face Jack, Leslie Dawson Heath, Rare Ould Times, Pauline Blackburn, Ken Scally and of course the inimitable Bad Grandad himself.

Dan Snow – An Evening with the ‘History Guy’ on the History Hit UK Tour 2018 ‘An Evening with DAN SNOW’ will feature the well-known historian and TV presenter recount anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful career as an historian and broadcaster.

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

Can you take the heat for St Catherine’s Hospice? Dare to join us for our exciting sponsored Firewalk and conquer the hot coals whilst raising vital funds to support our work.

We are now in our 8th year of fundraising for local and national good causes. Our monthly concerts are usually held on the 4th Monday of the month.

Ole! It’s time for flamenco at diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington. If your toddler loves to dance then diddi dance is the class for you! diddi dance classes are designed to help your toddler enhance their co-ordination and rhythm.

Keep active and improve your health by joining an experienced Rufford Old Hall volunteer on a guided walk. These easy to moderate walks take in beautiful scenery and explore the surrounding areas of Rufford. Week to week the route will vary across three different walks: 1. Sparks Bridge canal walk 2.

CW Stoneking + Carl North (Solo). Artists performing: C.W. Stoneking.: Tickets avaiable.

Oceans Ate Alaska, Kingdom Of Giants, Shields - Manchester: Tickets avaiable.

An increasing range of interesting trees and shrubs have been added to the existing collection of old fashioned roses, including rare and unusual varieties and Plant Heritage National Collection of Pemberton Hybrid Musk roses. Formal garden at front with backdrop of C17 house (not open).

The Primitives + Young Romance. Artists performing: The Primitives.: Tickets avaiable.

Sounds of the City - Nile Rodgers & Chic Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Nile Rodgers .: Tickets avaiable.

Join us on board Elleswake our Chic, Unique and Intimate Venue Boat for a 3 hour Cruise full of true life tales from the darkest side of humanity, stories are told in the killers own words!

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

Kiefer Sutherland + Rick Brantley. Artists performing: Kiefer Sutherland.: Tickets avaiable.

Skinny Molly + Gorilla Riot. Artists performing: Skinny Molly.: Tickets avaiable.

DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Damian Marley.: Tickets avaiable.

Flight of the Conchords plus Eugene Mirman. Artists performing: Flight of the Conchords.: Tickets avaiable.

Nexilva, Godeater - Manchester: Tickets avaiable.

Ey Up June! The Something New Show is here! Be truly entertained as you enjoy an excerpt from Fat Roland “Fat Roland works in a record shop but the front door hasn’t chimed for years. Amid the cobwebbed racks and fading album sleeves, he faces his 45th birthday alone.

“WE ARE WOMEN AGAINST PIT CLOSURES AND WE’RE OCCUPYING THIS PIT” Anne, Elaine, Dot and Lesley. Four ordinary women, facing the closure of their community. It’s 1993 and the Parkside Colliery pit may be winding down, but they’re not giving up.

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Plus special guests. Artists performing: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown.: Tickets avaiable.

Alabama 3 are an English band mixing rock, electronic, blues, country, gospel, and spoken word styles, founded in Brixton, London in 1995. In the United States, the band is known as A3, allegedly to avoid any possible legal conflict with the country music band Alabama.

A double headliner featuring two local bands on the rise. Energetic grunge alt. rockers - Manalishi are on tour with Shallow Waters, and stopping off at their collective home town of Wigan!

Join us for a traditional Spanish fiesta in our marquee this summer! Featuring a delicious menu of tapas, paella and sangria, along with music and live entertainment, it’s a chance to enjoy a taste of Spain whilst supporting a great cause.

Wedding. Artists performing: Wedding.: Tickets avaiable.

Shed Seven - Sounds Of The City + Special guests Reverend & The Makers + The Twang. Artists performing: Shed Seven, Reverend and the Makers, The Twang.: Tickets avaiable.

Canalside GIN FEST... Join us to enjoy a fab weekend of Live Entertainment, Gin & more Gin... Our Canalside Gin Bar will be open throughout the weekend with a fantastic selection of Gins.

Join St Catherine’s for our biggest fundraiser and a very special night to remember – our 2018 Moonlight and Memories Walk. The date is set, Saturday 30th June Help raise vital funds for your local hospice, whilst paying tribute to loved ones in our poignant night time trek.

Crafty Vintage is a regular social gathering where like-minded folk can meet, socialise, share ideas and gather inspiration. We are purveyors of classic vintage, collectables, retro wares, quirky handmade, and fine foods.

A spectacular evening of live music, lights and video in honour of one of the greatest bands of all time

StillMarillion are Europe’s top tribute to Fish Era Marillion. StillMarillion are delighted to return to The Old Courts and at this special show will be performing all of Script for a Jester’s Tear amongst a full 2 hour set of other Fish Era Classics.

An interesting 1 acre garden, combining different areas of lawn, rill, arboretum, herbaceous border, and raised beds.

A well loved and used family garden which is challenging as on a high stony hillside and encompasses hens, some small wildlife ponds, vegetable garden, a poly tunnel and areas that are always being re thought and dug up and changed depending on time and aged bodies aches and pains!

Gawthorpe remembers the lives of family members lost in both World Wars. Free with admission to the Hall. Booking Not Needed.

Well planted garden with island flower beds. Trees and shrubs with some unusual perennials. Also a pond and a view of Worden Park and woods. Visited by a lot of wildlife.

Presented by Artful Playground Ages 2-9 Running Time: 60 minutes 12 – 2.30pm Art Activities taking place Artful Playground’s Minifest  is a fun musical experience for children that adults will love too!

The Lancashire Science Festival is back with a bang. This years family programme is set to be bigger and better than ever before and once again admission is FREE. Join us for our family day on Saturday 30 June 9.00am-5.

A cottage garden with a front garden planted with shrubs. The main garden has herbaceous borders with shrubs, roses and perennials. There is a wildlife pond and a summerhouse with an exhibition of textiles. The rear garden has a mixture of flowers, vegetables and fruit.

ITV’s Hit Antiques Show Presented by David Dickinson is looking for local people to cash in their antiques & valuables. Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them for cash? Take money on the spot from a dealer OR if you think your item is worth more….

North West Calling. Artists performing: North West Calling.: Tickets avaiable.

Strawberries & cream, homemade scones Raffle Tickets £5 per person

The 3 gardens are spread across the village and offer a wide variety of planting and design ideas incl. cottage charm on limestone pavement, unusual herbaceous and more formal approaches. Parking at the bottom of village (LA5 9NU) or the public car park, next to Old School Brewery (LA5 9PL). Warton has 2 Pubs and WCs.

Garden Open for the National Garden Scheme. Banks Brass Band will be playing in the afternoon, weather permitting.

Gawthorpe Hall is hanging out the bunting for the Padiham on Parade event, watch WW1 newsreel on the travelling cinema, learn how to square bash with the Sergeant Major, try on some uniform or decorate your own wartime postcard. You can also travel on the vintage bus to Padiham. The Hall is also open from 10.00am.

A quirky Chorlton garden! Recycled materials. Wildlife friendly areas. Great variety of lush naturalistic cottage style planting. Wildlife friendly pond with bridge. Potager style front garden with organic fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Hundreds of container plantings.

This ½ acre cottage garden started in 2010, has many colourful borders of perennials, shrubs, and roses. A patio with raised beds, secluded potted plant area, large vegetable garden. Rose and clematis covered arches and many wrought iron features. An extensive bed of scented roses and a wonderful view of Harrock Hill.

An established country garden of over ¾ acre with form, texture and a green tapestry all year round. Developed from a barren wilderness to one with wildlife, amidst tall trees, shrubs, mixed borders, pond, vegetable patch, woodland area and stream.

Classic Car and Bike Show with Fair, all proceeds to NWCR If you have a classic car or bike please bring it to show. Charity Stalls and Refreshments in the hall. Public Parking at the Scotch Piper Inn, Disabled Parking in front of Hall.

Two gardens in one quietly hidden behind a family home. The rear classic formal garden has four square lawns and central water feature which is softened by herbaceous borders and paved walkways.

Garden open for the National Garden Scheme. Holmes Brass will be playing in the afternoon, weather permitting.

BAS. Artists performing: BAS.: Tickets avaiable.

A Beautiful Day Out 2 featuring Levellers + New Model Army + The Wildhearts & Zion Train. Artists performing: Levellers, New Model Army, The Wildhearts, Zion Train, The Membranes.: Tickets avaiable.

great harwood farmers market is on every 1st sunday of the month from march till december from 9am till 1pm somthing for every one from bouncy castle to lots of different stalls at our small farmers market.

Crafty Vintage is a regular social gathering where like-minded folk can meet, socialise, share ideas and gather inspiration.

Steve Winwood Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Steve Winwood.: Tickets avaiable.

Oddisee & Moonchild. Artists performing: Oddisee, Moonchild.: Tickets avaiable.

Don’t miss your opportunity to view Park Hall Hotel’s fantastic wedding venue set for your wedding day and meet our friendly wedding coordinators on hand to help plan your special day.

Homegrown Walkabout Theatre in Williamson Park, Lancaster Country bumpkin D’Artagnan comes to the big city with a big dream: to become a Musketeer. But when he accidentally becomes embroiled in the sinister schemes of Cardinal Richelieu, it doesn’t seem likely he’ll survive long enough.

Art Exhibition: antique advertisements from a local collection.

50th Anniversary Tour Direct from its success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Written by: Carlo Goldoni Directed by: Andrew Blake Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood. Permanently starving, Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police.

Roger Waters - Us and Them - 2018 European Tour No support act, On stage 8:00pm prompt. Artists performing: Roger Waters.: Tickets avaiable.

T-Pain Plus special guests. Artists performing: T-Pain.: Tickets avaiable.

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. So which event is for you? A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it.

Proudly wearing his influences on his sleeve, Razorrawks is a Northern rapper hailing from Preston, Lancashire. Unmistakably identified through his original delivery, regional dialect and Northern pride, he combines inspired lyrics over well produced beats drawing influence from all that surrounds him.

CORDOVAS + CURSE OF LONO + IZZIE WALSH. Artists performing: The Cordovas.: Tickets avaiable.

Rag 'n' Bone Man Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Rag n Bone Man.: Tickets avaiable.

Arch Echo, Schiermann + guests - Manchester: Tickets avaiable.

Join us in the splendour of The Victorian Courtroom for the latest vintage extravaganza from Tallula Vintage. Browse the exquisite handmade items and accessories and an incredible range of vintage must-haves.

Rachel Cooper performs Music Theatre. Since an early age, Rachel Cooper has performed both locally and nationally as an actress, dancer and singer.

Start to End perform Jeff Buckley: Grace. Artists performing: Start to End.: Tickets avaiable.

RUBY WAX ‘FRAZZLED’ – A Guide to Mindfulness Drop dead gorgeous, sassy and smart, Ruby Wax brings her new one-woman show to the stage. Based on her number one best seller, “A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.

A musical concert featuring Heyhouses Community Choir, Clifton Primary School choir and children from St Paul’s Thursday service. In addition there will be some musical soloists.

Back in the austere 1950’s a schoolboy drank a bottle of ink and instantly became the centre of attention Rock veteran John Otway dubbed himself “rock’n’roll’s greatest failure” after many unsuccessful attempts to produce a second hit single to follow his 1977 classic (Cor Baby, That’s) Really Free with Wild Willy

Darren Hayman plays Hefner’s Breaking God’s Heart. Artists performing: Darren Hayman's Thankful Villages.: Tickets avaiable.

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott Plus Elvis Costello and the Imposters - for 1 night only ! plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Paul Heaton, Jacqui Abbott, Elvis Costello, The Imposters.: Tickets avaiable.

Darren Hayman plays Hefner’s Breaking God’s Heart. Artists performing: Darren Hayman's Thankful Villages.: Tickets avaiable.

Live from the Lancastrian Suite presenting Britain’s finest 70’s & 80’s tribute bands ! Experience all the great 70’s hits from disco funk to glam rock, ABBA and 70’s pop. Then take a journey through the 80’s with music from the Blue Brothers and other popular hits.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! A magical artist, his musical repertoire ranges from Motown, Soul, R&B and popular chart music. Stephen covers hits by Lionel Richie, Lonestar, Robin Thicke, Kings of Leon, Bobby Darin, Ed Sheeran and many more. The evening also includes: 4 course dinner, disco with DJ & late bar

Goosnagh and Longridge Show is set in the Ribble Valley with trade stands craft and food marquee fairgroung and lots of entertainment sheep horticultture horses dog show beer tent and lots more is is a very good family day out

LIVE music from 8 bands, anything from the beatles, eagles, oasis, elbow, stereophonics, europe, boston, AC/DC and orignal music Stalls from: blue rose gifts and balloons, rock and goth plus, nana coopers kitchen, dancing unicorn, more to be announced Bar and BBQ Advanced tickets available from: blue

The Lancashire Hotpots: Sing-a-longa Knees Up Jamboree Are you ready for a sing-a-longa party? The Lancashire Hotpots are back with a brand new show and they want YOU singing along. They’ll be raising the roof with all the Hotpot classics you know and love: Chippy Tea, I Fear Ikea and Egg, Sausage Chips & Beans.

Right from the dramatic intro of their set, Fallen recreate the epic, dark and lush sound of Evanescence, combining heavenly, soaring vocals and hard-hitting guitars with piano, orchestral and choral elements. Fallen are Europe’s premier Evanescence tribute and currently the only one in the UK.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. Artists performing: George Clinton.: Tickets avaiable.

Morrissey NO MEAT PRODUCTS SERVED. Artists performing: Morrissey.: Tickets avaiable.

SUMMER OF SCARES IN STORE AT SCARE KINGDOM… The UK’s number one scream park will present a whole summer of screams in 2018, with a brand-new 4-hour interactive adventure game called Midsummer Nights SCREAM.

In this RAF centenary year Carol Quarini has created a contemporary textile response to Gawthorpe Textiles Collection’s original Battle of Britain machine-lace panel.

Come and see the wonderful blooms and colours of the world of orchids, many many different types of orchids in the hundreds on display,usually there are orchid traders to buy an orchid or two you may not have seen before.

The annual church fete for All Saints Habergham. A family event with something for everyone. Booking Not Needed.

The Contortionist + Guests: Tickets avaiable.

Four contrasting gardens spaced across an attractive village location. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

Get on your bike for St Catherine’s Hospice in the North West’s famous Manchester to Blackpool bike ride!

The Magic Flute is, in many ways, a pantomime opera and yet features much of Mozart’s most magical music.

Tackle varied terrain as you follow in the footsteps of the Queen’s Guide to the sands, Cedric Robinson MBE, in this iconic coastal walk. Following the postponement of last September’s Morecambe Bay Walk, we’re delighted to be hosting it again this summer.

The garden where the cows used to live set in the beautiful hamlet of White Coppice with wonderful views. Sunken rose garden, fountains, waterfalls, herbaceous borders, all with colour themed planting and formal kitchen garden. Fruit tree walk down to the small lake with wild flower planting.

Four contrasting gardens spaced across attractive village with conservation area. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

Live steel music performance by Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra from Stockport

BLACKALICIOUS + Jamie Groovement. Artists performing: Innervisions Festival 2018, Blackalicious.: Tickets avaiable.

Lucky Chops Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Lucky Chops.: Tickets avaiable.

Bodega + Special Guests. Artists performing: Bodega.: Tickets avaiable.

CeeLo Green Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: CeeLo Green.: Tickets avaiable.

Hans Chew plus Ags Connolly. Artists performing: Hans Chew.: Tickets avaiable.

Learn the basics of cross stitch embroidery - choosing fabric, centering your design, stitching techniques, understanding patters and making cards. Booking Essential. Phone: Book online.

Open mic poetry session hosted by Wigan-based poet Louise Fazackerley. Come down, make yourself known, get yourself heard or just enjoy the work of others.

The Village Screen pop-up cinema presents Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Tickets avaiable.

CONTROL OF THE GOING Plus LYNCHS + SCUTTLERS. Artists performing: CONTROL OF THE GOING.: Tickets avaiable.

Treat yourself and your friends to the ultimate girls’ night out. The evening includes a fashion show courtesy of ’The Fashion Show and Sale Company’, with up to 75% off High Street names (sizes 8-20).

The British have a peculiar talent for extracting glory from defeat, of which the so-called ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ is perhaps the prime example. In Churchill’s words, wars are not won by evacuations. It was not a victory, but it was a salvation. Had the Army not been saved, we could not have fought on.

LAST CHANCE to see the British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Jon Richardson, as he is completing a nationwide tour to complain about the state of the world and offer no solutions.

Beat-Herder, the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful party in the UK festival calendar, announces its first names for 2018.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

The Old Courts are delighted to welcome The Guns N Roses Experience." NOBODY DOES IT BETTER The biggest and best and most in Demand Gn’R tribute in Europe" It does not get any closer than this people.

Disco Classical Manchester ft. Sister Sledge Live. Artists performing: Sister Sledge.: Tickets avaiable.

The Killers. Artists performing: The Killers.: Tickets avaiable.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

Summer means the World Cup, Wimbledon and cricket. Celebrate all things sporty in this fantastic concert – and don’t forget your team colours! We think children aged 7 and over will enjoy this concert the most. For younger children, we’ll be hosting free musical activities in the Atrium from 10.

How is it July already!!!! Summer Soul is here! Join us in The Grand Vault for another top night with DJ Deano and friends as they take you on a journey through the very best Classic Northern Soul and Motown. Dance, drink, be happy.

Presented by Comedy Club 4 Kids Ages 6+ Running Time: 60 minutes Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. So which event is for you? A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it.

The Best two-day show in the County!

Andy Mineo Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Andy Mineo.: Tickets avaiable.

The Village Screen pop-up cinema presents Clueless: Tickets avaiable.

The Big Grill UK - Food and Music festival include Tribute To Fleetwood Mac Live & UB40, DJ’s & Acoustic

The picturesque and normally relaxed Princes Park & Promenade, in Southport, will once again receive a vibrant wakeup call in the form of the Galloway’s Colour Blast! The Colour Blast will take place on 15th July starting at 11.00am in Princes Park; Southport.

Large attractive gardens surround the Hospice creating a place of tranquillity. At the front are beautiful raised beds, at the rear 3 large ponds and a Chinese bridge. Outside patients rooms are colourful tubs and flower beds. A memorial daisy garden and 2 courtyards also feature.

A small wild life friendly garden brimming with colour making the most of its potential. Large collection of alpines and succulents and used in interesting and creative ways. Extensive and inspirational use of recycled materials giving them a new lease of life.

Folk Sunday is back. Bad Grandad once again brings you a selection of the best regional folk. Join us in The Victorian Courtroom to enjoy performances from Pete Cunliffe, Mark Dowding, The Moore Bailey Band, Graham & Bernadette Dixon and of course Bad Grandad himself.

¾ acre all year round plants persons garden with many rare and unusual plants. Herbaceous borders and colour themed island beds leading to a pond and rockery, rose garden, spring area and autumn hot bed. Many stone features built with reclaimed materials.

Inspirational 2-acre organic garden for all seasons surrounding Georgian house (not open) with views to Pendle and Bowland. An enthusiast’s collection of many unusual plants with herbaceous borders, large island beds, shrubs, heathers, rhododendrons, small mature wooded area, old fashioned and hybrid roses.

Our 2 acre garden has several distinct areas including a cottage garden, kitchen garden, greenhouse, small pond, butterfly bed, shrub borders, hot summer beds and an area for moisture loving plants. In addition the terrace by the duck pond has alpine beds and is surrounded by perennial borders.

A gardeners paradise with an acre of RHS gold award winning gardens and glasshouses, including tropical, temperate and desert zones. Themed and herbaceous borders, pinetum, fruit garden, bog garden, pond and woodland garden. With many plants labelled for identification purposes.

Our first Schools Rock Festival at The Old Courts in collaboration with Wigan Music Services presents some of the best young, talented musicians that the Wigan Borough has to offer including performances from our own School of Rock groups as well as some of the brand new upcoming bands formed at some of our local

An Evening with Marc Cohn no support. Artists performing: Marc Cohn.: Tickets avaiable.

It is just over 40 years since they won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank them for the music! ABBA Mania is accepted as the world’s number one touring tribute production.

Black Pistol Fire Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Black Pistol Fire.: Tickets avaiable.

Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are coming to Preston in the first ever Bing stage show! Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs.

Lytham Festival 2018 - Steps Plus Whigfield. Artists performing: Steps.: Tickets avaiable.

FIDLAR Plus Spilt. Artists performing: FIDLAR.: Tickets avaiable.

Lytham Festival 2018 - Pete Tong. Artists performing: Pete Tong.: Tickets avaiable.

Thursday 19 July 2018, 7.30 pm. OUT VISIT - The Interesting People of Winckley Square. Join us for a guided walk around Winckley Square with Jane Humphrey, who will reveal who lived there in the past. A warm welcome awaits members and non-members, any donations are always appreciated.

Jean-Michel Blais. Artists performing: Jean-Michel Blais.: Tickets avaiable.

With more six packs than your local off licence our famous Ladies Only nights will really test your blood pressure! It’s a muscle-rippling, bottom-wiggling hunkfest, so get your glad rags on and come and see our fellas get ’em off!

Electro duo Despres visit the UK as part of the Angers - Wigan Twinning Tour they headline the Grand Vault with their brilliant New Wave sound drenched in Analog synths, beats, bass and mesmerising vocals.

Lytham Festival 2018 - George Ezra. Artists performing: George Ezra.: Tickets avaiable.

Faith Evans - The King and I’ Album tour Plus special guests. Artists performing: Faith Evans.: Tickets avaiable.

Ministry + Chelsea Wolfe. Artists performing: Ministry.: Tickets avaiable.

The Old Courts are delighted to welcome Slaughter II with support from the legendary Ghengis Grimes fronted by mesmerising front man: Messer, and the lug-hole piercing, raw-rock of Cat Called Dog.

Get colourful and creative to create your own ’journey drawing’ whilst exploring Dave Pearson’s exhibition. Our Art Explorers sessions run on scheduled Saturdays throughout the year 12:30-2pm.  Visit www.theturnpike.org.uk/workshops?

Liines plus Berries & Threads. Artists performing: Liines.: Tickets avaiable.

Lytham Festival 2018 - Nile Rodgers & Chic. Artists performing: Nile Rodgers & Chic.: Tickets avaiable.

Stampede Festival 2018: Lowkey, Mic Righteous, The Moods, Lunar C, Fiasco & Raptor Plus more Special Guests!. Artists performing: Lowkey.: Tickets avaiable.

Lytham Festival 2018 - Il Divo. Artists performing: Il Divo.: Tickets avaiable.

Steve Earle & The Dukes plus The Mastertons. Artists performing: Steve Earle.: Tickets avaiable.

Described by visitors as ’totally inspirational’, this artists’ multi-award winning garden unfolds into a series of beautiful spaces including Mediterranean, Ornamental and Woodland gardens. Organic kitchen garden with large glasshouse.

The Gipsy Kings (Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo). Artists performing: The Gipsy Kings.: Tickets avaiable.

Walk Like A Man takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since it’s debut in 2005.

Come along and enjoy some fabulous live music performed by one of the Top keyboard players in the UK. Andrew Nix is a truly talented and entertaining performer and an evening of great music and entertainment is guaranteed.

This summer I am going to be teaching four workshops, all of which will be accessible to all no matter their experience (or lack of). They are all designed to be full of information but fun at the same time.

Art Exhibition: paintings by Fiona Feng and Brian Halligan.

Come and join the second of our Community Feast Events at The Bureau between 2-4pm on Sunday 24th June 2018 as part of The Great Get Together, a national project which celebrates Jo Cox’s belief that there is more that unites us than divides us. Our Feasts!

The Something New Show Returneth! And it’s bearing gifts! Up this month we have Chris Boyle. Chris, Comedian. Lawyer. Teacher. Beard grower. Not necessarily in the right order.

Treasure Island - The Civic Silly Summer Show! From the team behind The Grinch - The Panto comes this very silly show, filled with fun and adventure. Young Jim and his Mum find Captain Flint’s map and along with new friends set sail in to retrieve the treasure.

27th to 29th July 2018 ‘Owd Nell’s 11th Annual Cider Festival - Owd Nell’s Canalside Tavern are hosting the North West’s only Pressed Cider Festival. The festival is being held in conjunction with Thatcher’s,Stella Cidre and Rekordeling .

SP are based in Brighton; the band members live in Sussex, Kendal and on the Isle Of Skye. British Sea Power have played atop the Great Wall Of China, at the CERN atom-research labs and beside the diplodocus skeleton at London’s Natural History Museum.

Join the Handlebards all-male troupe at the beautiful Rufford Old Hall near Ormskirk for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ’Twelfth Night’ like none other. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter..

Dylan Schneider. Artists performing: Dylan Schneider.: Tickets avaiable.

By very popular demand, The Old Courts are delighted to welcome ’London Calling’ - The most superb tribute to The Clash on the circuit today. The look, sound, attitude, belief, aggression and sincerity is all there.

Ages 3+ Join award-winning songwriter and musician David Gibb on a musical journey through his hilarious and often surreal imagination, where bears live in the cupboard under the stairs, wolves are roaming the corridors at school, and trips to the moon are a regular occurrence.

Step into the magical world of In the Night Garden and see Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka brought to life before your eyes with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and breathtaking projections. In the Night Garden Live takes place in its own purpose-built, family-friendly Showdome.

S2S In The Park, Moor Park, Preston! S2S in association with Preston Guild Hall brings you S2S in the park featuring 50+ Headline artists, 7500 Ravers, Outdoor main stage, 5 HUGE big top tents & marquees, Extreme fairground, VIP cocktail area!

Off the Ground Theatre returns with an epic tale from Arabia. Booking Not Needed.

This is a large show open to the public. 14 local WI’s enter in many classes from flower arranging to baking and crafts. Brightly coloured Balaclavas, scarves and mittens that will be donated to the Mission to Seafarers is just one of the many crafts to be exhibited at this years show.

Take a nostalgic trip back and dance the night away to sounds from the 80’s, 90’s & 00’s with our themed DJ live from the Park Suite. Perfectly complemented by a fabulous 4 course meal and dancing till the early hours to our resident DJ.

Moss Park is a stunning, award winning allotment site in Stretford, Manchester. Wide grass paths flanked by pretty flower borders give way to a large variety of well-tended plots bursting with ideas to try at home, from insect hotels to unusual fruits and vegetables.

Creative Club workshops take place during school holidays and support young artists aged 7-13 to develop their creative skills in a range of media. Come along and join the club! 18 April, 10am-2:30pm - A day of creativity, making friends and creating a huge artwork together.

A small wild life friendly garden brimming with colour making the most of its potential. Large collection of alpines and succulents and used in interesting and creative ways. Extensive and inspirational use of recycled materials giving them a new lease of life.

The stunning Irish spectacular that is Rhythm of the Dance A fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999.

The Burning Hell plus Helgi Clayton McClure. Artists performing: The Burning Hell.: Tickets avaiable.

YOU’RE INVITED TO SUPPER Join Bolton Cancer Voices for a ‘Songs & Supper’ concert, at Bolton’s famous Olympus Restaurant, Great Moor Street, on Friday 3rd August, 7pm for 7-30pm: with guest accompanist, Guy Porteous.

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Traditional long Lancashire farmhouse and barn, with 2 acre gardens. Formal gardens nr house with mixed herbaceous beds and shrubs. Sweeping lawns lead down past island beds to wildlife area and established large pond with small woodland. Orchard at rear of house with mix of fruit-trees and roses.

Wigan & Leigh Hospice annual Garden Party. This is a firm favourite with our supporter. A Garden Party in the beautiful grounds of Wigan & Leigh Hospice. Saturday 4th August from 12 noon until 4pm. You can grab a burger or hotdog from our BBQ, we also have sandwiches, pies, cakes and hot and cold drinks.

A great opportunity to get up close and meet a wide range of reptiles! The North West Reptile Club are bringing their cold-blooded reptile friends for a trip to Rufford Old Hall. Come along and meet them and find out some interesting facts. Booking Not Needed.

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

This is the second of my summer workshops and, like all my summer workshops, are accessible to all whether experienced or not. Everybody has different characters within their personality; the shy one, the flirty one, the strong one. The same can be said of dance.

Power Trip Plus Special Guests Game. Artists performing: Power Trip , Game.: Tickets avaiable.

The Three Inch Fools present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream - a comic tale of runaway lovers, beguiling potions and a rather unfortunate individual who gets turned into a donkey...

Sparkling with fairy dust, this enchanting, swashbuckling, high-flying, beautifully costumed and exciting musical is a must-see! Fall under Neverland’s spell.

Dead Kennedys plus special guests. Artists performing: Dead Kennedys.: Tickets avaiable.

Bubble & Bounce returns to the Cricket Ground at Guy’s Thatched Hamlet on 9th to 27th August 2018. A Field Full of Fun - With over 25 Giant Inflatables! Where kids can: Bounce,Squeeze ,Crawl & Slide through every shape and size of inflatable imaginable.Also Includes Kiddies Rides....

Simple Minds and The Pretenders with Very Special Guest KT Tunstall. Artists performing: Simple Minds, KT Tunstall, The Pretenders.: Tickets avaiable.

WW2Events.co.uk are very proud to present this years "Yanks are back in Saddleworth" on the 11th & 12th August 2018 An unforgettable day out and fantastic experience for the everyone as the "Yanks" set up camp in the grounds of Saddleworth School in Uppermill, Saddleworth.

Paw Patrol Live 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Take a nostalgic trip back and dance the night away to sounds from the 80’s, 90’s & 00’s with our themed DJ live from the Lancastrian Suite. Perfectly complemented by a fabulous 4 course meal and dancing till the early hours to our resident DJ.

With excellent home made lunches, cut flowers and vegetables to buy plus guides to give horticultural advice and over an acre of organic unusual vegetable varieties the Project incl wildlife pond, insect hotels, formal flower and wild flower borders, and potager.

10's Across The Board HolyTrannity | The Power Room | Draggedup, are please to bring you a night of Season 10 Girls from RuPauls Dragrace in in association with GAYDIO Hosted BY Victoria Secret & Danny Beard, with Pre Show Entertainment From Miss Blair, Donna Trump: Tickets avaiable.

A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic show has live vocals and full out dance choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, this show brings the full pop concert experience to you.

King Tuff + SASAMI. Artists performing: King Tuff.: Tickets avaiable.

Art Exhibition: by local photographer Peter Laurence.

Slum Village. Artists performing: Slum Village.: Tickets avaiable.

Ariel Pink + Special Guests: Tickets avaiable.

The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band. Artists performing: The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Sons Of Bill + Special Guests. Artists performing: Sons Of Bill.: Tickets avaiable.

Join King Arthur and his royal court for a night of medieval merriment and revelry. Set in our authentic Barional Hall dating back to 966AD you’ll spend the night in true Round Table style tucking into a medieval five course feast washed down with four goblets of wine, ale or cider, whilst being entertained by our...

Rize Present: Liam Gallagher plus guests. Artists performing: Liam Gallagher.: Tickets avaiable.

Britney Spears: Piece of Me Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Britney Spears.: Tickets avaiable.

Phoebe Bridgers. Artists performing: Phoebe Bridgers.: Tickets avaiable.

Kevin Morby + Special Guests. Artists performing: Kevin Morby .: Tickets avaiable.

In this third summer workshop, designed for everyone regardless of experience, students will learn about some of the different instruments found in the Egyptian orchestra.

Ozomatli (with Charli 2NA) Performing their seminal self-titled album in full + Greatest Hits + support. Artists performing: Ozomatli.: Tickets avaiable.

The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will

Livewire Festival makes a return to 2018.

PNB Rock Catch These Vibes Tour. Artists performing: PNB Rock.: Tickets avaiable.

Quiz Night with Licensed Bar - Adults Only Event. Raffle & Buffet Supper. Raising funds for The Children’s Society.

The Old Courts are delighted to welcome Deeper Purple. This top notch homage comprises of a group of seasoned professionals from Spain and the UK who, having given up on the idea of being invited to join the great band, decided to get together and form as authentic a tribute as possible!

Stalls within the shopping precinct.

Buck Meek Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Buck Meek.: Tickets avaiable.

The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

For the sixth consecutive year, the Great British Food Festival will be returning to Stonyhurst College in 2018! The finest of food festivals - lots of entertainment, top chefs to live music and food challenges, kids entertainment and a huge range of food

The Weather Station. Artists performing: The Weather Station.: Tickets avaiable.

Epic Beard Men - Sage Francis + B.Dolan. Artists performing: Epic Beard Men.: Tickets avaiable.

Celebrating the sound of a generation – The Magic of Motown returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre. Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town!

The Botany Bay Canal Fest is BACK for its third year! Join us for two fantastic days of festivities and entertainment on land and on water with all the usual favourites including; boat rides, heritage boats including floating museum ‘The Kennet’, canoeing experience, narrowboat flotilla, hook a duck, classic...

Four contrasting gardens spaced across attractive village with conservation area. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

Blonde Redhead. Artists performing: Blonde Redhead.: Tickets avaiable.

Ribchester auguest charity market is a small market at ribchester sports socal club for rose mere cancer from 9am till 2pm

Hiss Golden Messenger. Artists performing: Hiss Golden Messenger.: Tickets avaiable.

3 acres, incl old walled orchard garden, cottage-style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis thru fruit the trees. Arch leads to formal lawn, surrounded by natural woodland, shrub borders and specimen trees with contrasting foliage. Woodland walks and dell.

Tiny Ruins. Artists performing: Tiny Ruins.: Tickets avaiable.

COMIMG TO LEIGH AUGUST 2018 Monty pythons SPAMALOT.A new musical with book by Eric Idle. And an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Performed by Lowton Operatic And Dramatic Society. 29th Aug. - 1st Sept. 2018. At St. Josephs Hall, mather lane, Leigh, WN72PR. Evening performances 19-30 pm.

Gawthorpe remembers the lives of family members lost in both World Wars. Free with admission to the Hall. Booking Not Needed.

Shannon and the Clams + special guests. Artists performing: Shannon and the Clams.: Tickets avaiable.

Colter Wall Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Colter Wall.: Tickets avaiable.

The Used Plus Lowlives. Artists performing: The Used.: Tickets avaiable.

The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2018. The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and successful show of its kind in history.

(Sandy) Alex G. Artists performing: (Sandy) Alex G.: Tickets avaiable.

Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Kevin Hart.: Tickets avaiable.

Titus Andronicus. Artists performing: Titus Andronicus.: Tickets avaiable.

In the last of my summer workshops students will learn about the veil. The veil is a beautiful prop which can be used to enhance and create mystery to your dance, but it can very easily go very wrong. In this workshop students will learn how to hold the veil correctly.

Art Exhibition: by Mill Barn Artists.

Passenger. Artists performing: Passenger.

Amen Dunes + CUT WORMS. Artists performing: Amen Dunes.: Tickets avaiable.

Soccer Mommy. Artists performing: Soccer Mommy.: Tickets avaiable.

Thursday 6th – OYSTER EVE - ‘Owd Nell’s Tavern will be getting the weekends festivities underway from 5pmwith LIVE music, song, stories and shenanigans. ‘Meet the Folkers’ will be getting the feet tapping with songs and stories from the Emerald Isle Dancing. Enjoy the craic!!! FREE Entry.

The Rezillos are a punk/new wave band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1976. Although emerging at the same time as other bands in the punk rock movement, the Rezillos did not copy anyone!

Jonathan Wilson. Artists performing: Jonathan Wilson.: Tickets avaiable.

Carnation. Artists performing: Carnation.: Tickets avaiable.

Camel Playing Moonmadness in its entirety plus other classic tracks. Artists performing: Camel.: Tickets avaiable.

Popular venue and one of our long-standing events.

Cuts in county spending meant that annual funding of £190,000 for the supported homeless accommodation in ‘Fox Street’ Preston ceased in 2017.

Another of our popular party and storytime events, from the team behind Room on the Broom and A Squash & A Squeeze!

Formerly Ribby Hall Antique Fair A quality selection of stalls including jewellery, silver, treen, ceramics, lace and coins. Refreshments available on site.

Garbage - Version 2.0: 20 years Paranoid plus Estrons. Artists performing: Garbage.: Tickets avaiable.

The fairs have a wide selection of stalls selling handmade cushions, cakes, chocolate, crafts, paper craft, jewellery, knitted items, pens, wood craft, button craft, jams, cards and much more. All items sold are made by the stall holder meaning that this is a true handmade fair with lots of talented people.

Janelle Monae Plus special guests. Artists performing: Janelle Monae.

Albert Hammond Jr Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Albert Hammond Jr..: Tickets avaiable.

The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2018 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics!

The Devil Makes Three. Artists performing: The Devil Makes Three.: Tickets avaiable.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets + Special Guests. Artists performing: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.: Tickets avaiable.

Youngblood Brass Band. Artists performing: Youngblood Brass Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Our special event .Wedding & Beauty Party night . Our professional wedding vendors will be on hand to help you create your dream day in a friendly party atmosphere Relax and meet our experts on all things weddings. .. Ask advise and chat to other brides always a good source of ideas.

Nathan Carter is one of the biggest names on the Irish music scene and is fast becoming a big name all over the UK. Performing in Preston with support from The Houghton Weavers. Nathan was born on 28th May 1990, growing up in Liverpool. His family originate from Newry in County Down.

2018 sees The Blues Band Celebrate their 39th year together THE BLUES BAND – 39 Years and Back for More Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher.

37th Annual Model Railway Exhibition featuring up to 20 layouts in various gauges. Full trade support for all your modelling requirements. Refreshments available. On site & local parking. Easy Access for Disabled.

with over 30 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls

Dress to impress and get ready to enjoy a themed evening of fantastic music. Dance the night away with sounds from the 70’s and 80’s with our themed DJ in the Lancastrian Suite. Perfectly complemented by a fabulous 4 course meal and dancing till the early hours to our resident DJ.

Nines plus special guests. Artists performing: Nines.: Tickets avaiable.

Wooden Shjips + Special Guests. Artists performing: Wooden Shjips.: Tickets avaiable.

DAVID CROSBY & FRIENDS - SKY TRAILS. Artists performing: DAVID CROSBY.: Tickets avaiable.

A chance to celebrate Lancashire’s unsung heroes! Three course meal, celebrity guests and live entertainment. Tickets on sale via the box office

Why? Performing Alopecia in full. Artists performing: Why?.: Tickets avaiable.

Star Shaped Festival Manchester Feat. Echobelly + The Supernaturals + My Life Story + The Real People + Northern Uproar + Ultrasound + The Bluetones (Mark Morriss acoustic set) + The Seahorses (Chris Helme solo set): Tickets avaiable.

“Exhilarating…one of the best musicals ever written” Sunday Times Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Catherine McGrath plus special guests. Artists performing: Catherine McGrath.: Tickets avaiable.

Molotov Jukebox + HUW EDDY & THE CARNIVAL. Artists performing: Molotov Jukebox.: Tickets avaiable.

A F#cked Up Evening with the Trailer Park Boys Featuring Ricky, Julian, Bubbles & Randy. Artists performing: Trailer Park Boys.: Tickets avaiable.

50 Cent. Artists performing: 50 Cent.: Tickets avaiable.

Grab the girls and have a night out at the movies. Enjoy all your favourite songs from chick flick movies Dirty Dancing, Grease, Fame, Footloose and Flashdance plus the best of the rest.

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

Welcome to the very first Morecambe Bay Chocolate Festival. The event is being staged in conjunction with Morecambe Events Cooperative who are involved with all of the major events that take place in the resort, along with various local agencies that will all contribute to making this event as huge as the now...

A spectacular evening of live music, lights and video in honour of one of the greatest bands of all time

Draper & Man Without Country Co-Headline Tour. Artists performing: Draper.: Tickets avaiable.

Shania Twain - Shania NOW Tour. Artists performing: Shania Twain.: Tickets avaiable.

Leprous & Agent Fresco + Guests. Artists performing: Leprous.: Tickets avaiable.

The British Sound Project. Artists performing: Franz Ferdinand, The Cribs.: Tickets avaiable.

Come and see the fantastic Leyland Band in an autumn concert full of music to suit all tastes, presented in Leyland’s trademark fun and engaging style.

The Bad Flowers + Federal Charm + Guests. Artists performing: The Bad Flowers, Federal Charm.: Tickets avaiable.

La Luz. Artists performing: La Luz.: Tickets avaiable.

Julien Baker. Artists performing: Julien Baker.: Tickets avaiable.

Art Exhibition: paintings by Lytham St Annes Art Society.

A unique opportunity to get an intimate look at his remarkable journey. An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson celebrates the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Michael Nau + Special Guests. Artists performing: Michael Nau.: Tickets avaiable.

Muncie Girls: Tickets avaiable.

Les Negresses Vertes. Artists performing: Les Negresses Vertes .: Tickets avaiable.

Halestorm Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Halestorm.: Tickets avaiable.

“The songs are the stars, come along and hear them sung by the singer who originally sang them. This is a chance to truly indulge in nostalgia and to make it new for another generation!

“Always top-quality productions from this producer.” Stage Talk Magazine The Russian State Opera Presents Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable and tuneful opera. Music by Georges Bizet.

Stalls within the shopping precinct.

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. Artists performing: Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets.: Tickets avaiable.

Flor plus Modern Strangers. Artists performing: Flor.: Tickets avaiable.

Horse Feathers. Artists performing: Horse Feathers.: Tickets avaiable.

Liza Anne. Artists performing: Liza Anne.: Tickets avaiable.

Mull Historical Society. Artists performing: Mull Historical Society.: Tickets avaiable.

Space came to prominence throughout the mid-1990s with hit singles such as Female of the Species. Space have sold over 5 million records worldwide with titles including ‘Spiders’, ‘Tin Planet’ ‘Suburban Rock and Roll’ and ‘Attack of the Mutant 50ft Kebab’ along with ten top 40 singles and a host of other single...

Oscar Jerome: Tickets avaiable.

Wolfgang Flur (ex-Kraftwerk). Artists performing: Wolfgang Flur.: Tickets avaiable.

Crown The Empire plus Volumes & coldrain. Artists performing: Crown The Empire.: Tickets avaiable.

We are holding a Coffee Morning to include stalls selling jewellery,books jigsaws ,cakes and Bric a Brac.

Crafty Vintage is a regular social gathering where like-minded folk can meet, socialise, share ideas and gather inspiration. We are purveyors of classic vintage, collectables, retro wares, quirky handmade, fine foods and delectable cuisine.

Boston Manor Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Boston Manor.: Tickets avaiable.

Join Reeders Dance for a great night of dancing to the best music for Ballroom, Latin, Sequence , Rock n Roll etc Parking, Bar, Large dance floor Contact details: email:bill@reedersdance.co.uk Tel:0780 3690549

Peter Hook and The Light Performing the albums ‘TECHNIQUE’ & ‘REPUBLIC’ by New Order and Featuring an opening set of Joy Division material. Artists performing: Peter Hook and The Light.: Tickets avaiable.

Field Division. Artists performing: Field Division, Hey! Manchester.: Tickets avaiable.

S. Carey: Tickets avaiable.

Tom Clarke (The Enemy Acoustic) Plus Guests. Artists performing: Tom Clarke.: Tickets avaiable.

Sons of Apollo + Guests. Artists performing: Sons of Apollo.: Tickets avaiable.

Mikaela Davis. Artists performing: Mikaela Davis.: Tickets avaiable.

Palaye Royale Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Palaye Royale.: Tickets avaiable.

Ross From Friends Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Ross From Friends.: Tickets avaiable.

Men I Trust. Artists performing: Men I Trust.: Tickets avaiable.

Col3trane Plus special guests. Artists performing: Col3trane.: Tickets avaiable.

Amber Arcades plus support. Artists performing: Amber Arcades.: Tickets avaiable.

Hunter & The Bear Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Hunter and the Bear.: Tickets avaiable.

An Evening with They Might Be Giants. Artists performing: They Might Be Giants.: Tickets avaiable.

The Sonics. Artists performing: The Sonics.: Tickets avaiable.

with over 20 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls

Peppa Pig and friends are back in the brand new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure! Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.

The Amity Affliction Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Amity Affliction.: Tickets avaiable.

Okkervil River. Artists performing: Okkervil River.: Tickets avaiable.

Come and see the wonderful blooms and colours of the world of orchids, many many different types of orchids in the hundreds on display,usually there are orchid traders to buy an orchid or two you may not have seen before.

Remo Drive. Artists performing: Remo Drive.: Tickets avaiable.

Stu Larsen & Natsuki Kurai. Artists performing: Stu Larsen.: Tickets avaiable.

The Black Queen. Artists performing: The Black Queen.: Tickets avaiable.

Superstar chef James Martin will be returning to theatres around the country this October following the huge success of his 2016 tour.

Three Days Grace Plus special guests. Artists performing: Three Days Grace.: Tickets avaiable.

Warwick Johnson. Artists performing: Warwick Johnson .: Tickets avaiable.

Beoga + Special Guests. Artists performing: Beoga.: Tickets avaiable.

BC Camplight Plus South Island Son. Artists performing: BC Camplight.: Tickets avaiable.

Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever.

BOYZLIFE: Tickets avaiable.

Noble Jacks. Artists performing: Noble Jacks.: Tickets avaiable.

The Sons Of Pitches. Artists performing: The Sons Of Pitches.: Tickets avaiable.

Knuckle Puck + Tiny Moving Parts + Movements. Artists performing: Knuckle Puck.: Tickets avaiable.

Matt Linnen. Artists performing: Matt Linnen.: Tickets avaiable.

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is at it again! What’s that you say?? Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to Preston!

Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits. Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row.

Country and Western Line Dancing and Live Music evening opening its doors for the first time at Walmer Bridge Village Hall on Friday 12th October 2018 at 1900 hrs.

Another opportunity to listen to great music played by this wonderful band, A marvellous evenings entertainment.

Milky Wimpshake. Artists performing: Milky Wimpshake.: Tickets avaiable.

John Butler Trio + special guests. Artists performing: John Butler Trio.: Tickets avaiable.

Evil Scarecrow. Artists performing: Evil Scarecrow.: Tickets avaiable.

Dawn Landes. Artists performing: Dawn Landes.: Tickets avaiable.

Terry Riley & Gyan Riley. Artists performing: Terry Riley & Gyan Riley.: Tickets avaiable.

The Rezillos + Departments. Artists performing: The Rezillos.: Tickets avaiable.

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana. Artists performing: Elvana.: Tickets avaiable.

Poets Of The Fall Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Poets Of The Fall.: Tickets avaiable.

Halo Maud. Artists performing: Halo Maud.: Tickets avaiable.

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

Corky Laing – still gets a kick from rehearsing daily on his kit, sharing stages with brilliant musicians, performing to audiences and is truly thrilled to have been invited back to the UK again!

Vintage and Retro Craft fair at the Georgian House, Mercure. The fair has a wide range of stalls selling ladies and mens vintage and retro clothing, accessories, home wear, collectables and china dating from 1920’s – 1980’s, as well as handmade jewellery, gifts and cakes.

Clitheroe Blues Festival: Tickets avaiable.

K.FLAY Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: K.FLAY.: Tickets avaiable.

Low. Artists performing: Low.: Tickets avaiable.

Lytham Heritage Exhibition: centenary of WW1 - how it affected the local area; produced by Lytham Heritage Group.

Novo Amor: Tickets avaiable.

Internationally acclaimed comedian, writer and actor, Laurence Clark brings his 10th critically acclaimed comedy show, ‘An Irresponsible Father’s Guide to Parenting’, to venues across the UK this year, after the success of its premiere at the Edinburgh Festival this year.

Per Gessle's Roxette Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Per Gessle's Roxette.: Tickets avaiable.

John Oates with The Good Road Band. Artists performing: John Oates.: Tickets avaiable.

Black Peaks Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Black Peaks.: Tickets avaiable.

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks + Special Guests. Artists performing: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks.: Tickets avaiable.

Franc Moody Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Franc Moody.: Tickets avaiable.

Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, With Great PowerPoint Comes Great ResponsibilityPoint.

Will Varley. Artists performing: Will Varley.: Tickets avaiable.

Lucy Spraggan + Special Guests. Artists performing: Lucy Spraggan.: Tickets avaiable.

Toots and the Maytals. Artists performing: Toots and the Maytals.: Tickets avaiable.

Beach House. Artists performing: Beach House.: Tickets avaiable.

The Wood Burning Savages. Artists performing: The Wood Burning Savages.: Tickets avaiable.

Live from the Lancastrian Suite presenting an unbeatable line-up of Robbie Williams, Michael Bublé, Ellie Goulding & Lady Gaga performing all your favourite hits. Perfectly complemented by a fabulous 4 course meal and dancing till the early hours to our resident DJ.

Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms of Irish dance brought soaring into the 21st century with this fresh take on the traditional.

Another of our popular party and storytime events, from the team behind Room on the Broom and The Scarecrows’ Wedding!

Karine Polwart. Artists performing: Karine Polwart.: Tickets avaiable.

Billy Bragg plus special guests. Artists performing: Billy Bragg.: Tickets avaiable.

Extremely busy, massive venue.

Black Honey. Artists performing: Black Honey.: Tickets avaiable.

Richard Thompson Plus Joan Shelley. Artists performing: Richard Thompson.: Tickets avaiable.

Jo Passed. Artists performing: Jo Passed.: Tickets avaiable.