Preview: Murmurations – workshops for women at Blackpool Grand
This Spring Blackpool Grand is hosting Murmurations – a series of interactive sessions for women aged 18+ who are interested in connection and creatively Through history, comedy and photography, workshops will explore what being a woman living in Blackpool has meant historically and what it means today. The first workshop this Saturday will explore the histories […]
Exhibition Review: Rachel Hey at HIVEArts
Blackpool artist Rachel Hey has opened her first solo exhibition at HIVEArts. Pencil and Paper brings together colourful abstract collages, highly detailed pencil portraits and digitally inspired character work shaped by years of artistic experimentation. David Simper went along to the exhibition launch and caught up with the artist. I’ve followed Rachel’s work for some […]
30 Days Wild: 10 nature events on the Fylde Coast this June
From beach cleans and bat walks to dune wildflowers and sea watching, there’s lots of ways to connect with nature across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Stephen Dunstan writes the first in a trio of articles to help you spend 30 Days Wild this June. June marks the return of 30 Days Wild, the nationwide […]