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Watch what we can expect for Preston procession of light during Lancashire Encounter

Lighting the city in September is to be a major arts and production company. Lancashire Encounter Festival has awarded the contract for the procession of light to the Big Difference […]

8 years ago
Harris Museum to be open on Sundays

Jon Finch says he wants to bring the Harris "into the 21st century" Pic: Tony Worrall The Harris Museum is to be open on Sundays as part of a plan for its future. New longer opening times for the museum, art gallery and library come into […]

8 years ago
Crafty Vintage Fair returning to Hoghton Tower

After the overwhelming success of the last two Crafty Vintage weekenders, advertisers have been urging people to get down early to the next event which will be held this weekend. […]

8 years ago
Butterflies to be painted by Preston schools for Armed Forces Day

Kids begin the painting of the butterflies A mile of butterflies are to be painted by schools across Preston ahead of Armed Forces Day. Almost 2,000 youngsters are epected to contribute to a special arts installation for the […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Colourful mazes, wrestling shows and Asian Mela: What’s on at Preston’s Flag Market during summer 2016

An outdoor maze is part of the events on the Flag Market this summer From wrestling to Roald Dahl classics there’s something happening every Saturday on the Flag Market until the end of August. Preston City Council has announced what’s on with events beginning […]

8 years ago
Harris Museum, Birley Studios and UCLan art initiative listed in Hannah Directory

Three Preston arts organisations have been selected to be part of an exclusive arts directory to celebrate their contribution to arts and culture in the North. The Harris Museum and […]

8 years ago
Date confirmed for Procession of Light to take place during Lancashire Encounter festival

Part of the Guild 2012 torchlight procession Pic: Ruthie H Preston city centre is to twinkle with light during a Saturday night in September as part of a biennial arts festival. Lancashire Encounter has confirmed the procession of light is […]

8 years ago
How to apply to perform at Preston’s Lancashire Encounter festival

Miss Baines performing at last year's Lancashire Encounter Pic: Tony Worrall Artists from Preston and Lancashire are being offered the chance to create a show for a major arts festival in the city. Lancashire Encounter returns in late September to the […]

8 years ago
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