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29 Aug

Lancashire Encounter Photography & Film Call Out

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsFilm, Local NewsArt, Film, photography, preston

I caught up with Amy Dean the person behind The Lancashire Encounter Film project to find out more about her and the ideas behind the forthcoming film. Q: Tell me a little bit more about what Lancashire Encounter is. A: “Lancashire Encounter Festival is an authentic voice for Lancashire, celebrating the breadth of the County's diverse cultural offer with high quality and high profile arts. Taking place every other year at the end of September, Lancashire Encounter sees the city of Preston buzzing with life and alight with creativity.” It’s a great opportunity for the community of Lancashire as well…

24 Aug

Trustee Invite Supports Grand Theatre- community management for vital cultural resource

David Simper0 CommentsLocal News, Opportunities, Theatre, Dance & Performanceblackool, community, grand theatre, management, strategy, trustees

Blackpool’s Grand is seeking new trustees to join the charitable company which operates the theatre. A community campaign saved the Grand from philistine demolition and its management structure continues to reflect this. It's essential that the theatre retains its place within Blackpool's cultural fabric and acts as a social hub for all. Local community-based trustees can play a big part in achieving this. Not only does The Grand serve the local community, it gets Blackpool on the national and regional stage, for the right reasons. Successful applicants will become directors of Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts and Entertainments) Limited. They will…

22 Aug

Join The Gang At The Grand

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News

The headline doesn't relate to the current Trustee recruitment at the Grand Theatre, we cover that later in the week. Instead this is the return to the theatre after 27 years of the Blackpool Scout Gang Show. So read on for details of how you can support young local talent gaining vital big stage experience. There are probably readers wondering what a Gang Show is. Basically it's a theatrical performance by Scouts and Guides (and cubs and brownies so on). The Blackpool incarnation has been held since 1962, and is returning to The Grand having been at the Pleasure Beach…

20 Aug

A Taste of Money – Blackpool. Fracking and The Working Class Hero.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsColumns & Opinion, Local NewsArt, creative blackpool, electric sunshine project, working class

Do you think Fracking effects you, or are you even that bothered or just bored about hearing about it. I mean industry and commerce have to move on, right for the sake of money? I guess we are ignoring the buried reports by an Air Quality Expert Group, do we care that it has been proven that there are health issues attached to fracking and it has since been banned in New York, Scotland, Germany and a number of areas in California. Whats really shocking about Fracking happening locally is the way communities, myself included look the other way and go with the…

17 Aug

Review – Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival

David Simper0 CommentsLocal Newsdrink, festival, fleetwood, food, fylde, local, show

The sixth annual Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival was a foodie's cornucopia of quality and often local produce. Held in Fleetwood's splendid Marine Hall and indeed in its grounds, the event showcased quality food and drink from across our region. With mass produced food dominating the market, designed for profit not nutrition and taste, it's well worth getting behind these dedicated local food entrepreneurs. As a jam fan, Hannah's Country Kitchen's to the left were well nice with two jars purchased. The Thornton Cleveleys Brass Band played in the background and really sounded good, adding atmosphere. A number of…

16 Aug

Shaws’ Latest Exhibition – John Marc Allen

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & Exhibitions

For those readers who don't know Shaws it is an art house cafe on Clifton Street. It recently celebrated nine years of providing culture and cappucinos to the cognoscenti drawn to the excellent coffee and thought provoking art. Their new exhibition opens this Friday evening and features the work of John Marc Allen. The theme of the art is Echoes, we haven't asked which of John Marc's extensive range of work this features but then we wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. If we haven't tempted you then hopefully the fact that free Shaws coffee and cake is available to…

14 Aug

Review – Air Show Triumphs Over Weather

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News

The forecast for the weather on the Sunday leg of the Air Show weekend was a very mixed bag. In the event whilst it had its impact on proceedings it didn't prevent a huge crowd enjoying a great afternoon on the Promenade. The first weather intervention by the weather was from afar, Lincolnshire in fact. The Battle of Britain vintage element had to be cancelled before the start as crosswinds at their home airfield of RAF Coningsby prevented them setting off. The event got off to a superb start however with the Typhoon putting on a great display visually and…

09 Aug

Proposed Wyre Lottery Could Benefit Arts Causes

Jill Reidy0 CommentsLocal Newscommunity, community groups, lottery, lucky, wyre

Local arts charities could be among the beneficiaries of a proposed new lottery. Wyre Council is considering its introduction and is inviting both good causes that could benefit, as well as local residents to have their say on the scheme. It is proposed that tickets will cost £1 and players will have the chance to win up to £25,000 in every weekly draw. Each ticket would consist of six numbers which players can choose, or they can opt for a lucky dip. Money raised through the sale of lottery tickets would then be used to support local charities and community…

09 Aug

Applications open for creatives in Blackpool.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal News, Opportunities, Visual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, commission, community, leftcoast

Leftcoast's continuing creative legacy in Blackpool has thrown a number of opportunities across the creative community in Blackpool and in recent times further afield. Earlier on in the year Leftcoast placed a call out for a long term socially engaged artists residency in Fleetwood and Haweside. Born from these placements new micro commissions have come to light. The third bedroom micro residencies invite artist to respond with an initial expression of interest to take part in the residencies from December 2018 to June 2019. Described as an opportunity to be experimental and test ideas the successful applicants are encouraged to…

07 Aug

Air Show The Place To Go This Weekend

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News

There can't be many locals who don't know, but just in case you didn't Blackpool’s two-day Air Show is back this weekend with a fantastic programme of aerial entertainment. The spectacular free event will take place on Blackpool Promenade on Saturday and Sunday August and will include a breathtaking finale by everyone's favourites, the world-famous Red Arrows. The event, which is being sponsored by Northern, will showcase the very best in British aviation with a whole host of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots. The programme will begin shortly after 1.30pm on both days, with the…