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19 Sep

Aunty makes Small Biz 100

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsLocal NewsAunty Social, community, Local business, local news, shopping

Blackpool arts organisation Aunty Social has been named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, as it kicks off a wider call to encourage public support for small businesses. Aunty Social CIC is a community arts organisation that gives people opportunities to develop their creativity, learn new skills and connect with others through positive arty activities. It was founded by a group of friends looking for fun, social and affordable creative events to attend in their hometown in 2011. In 2022, they opened their town centre premises on Topping Street,…

17 Dec

Last Minute Gift Guide: The Fresh Prints

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal NewsChristmas, Christmas Gifts, Christmas shopping, shopping

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Just over a week until Christmas, are you still fretting over what to buy for a friend or relative? Today's suggestions are for Print lovers aka The Fresh Prints This art lover is not a fan of bare walls. Whether their house is Scandi-minimal or packed with antiques and keepsakes, they're always looking for that special print to add to their collection. Here are some local shopping suggestions for someone who is working on a gallery of their own.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Abingdon Studios [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Looking for a print with purpose? Abingdon Studios' artist in residence Charlotte Dawson has created a…

13 Dec

Last Minute Gift Guide: Plant Lover

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal NewsChristmas, Christmas Gifts, Christmas shopping, plants, shopping

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With just under two weeks to Christmas, you might be struggling to find a gift for that certain someone. We've put together a few suggestions to help make gifting a little easier. First up it's plant lovers A lockdown hobby has become a way of life. After discovering their nurturing side, what started out as a few seedlings now puts Kew Gardens to shame. Here are some local shopping suggestions for someone whose living room is starting to look like a scene from Day of the Triffids.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Upside Down Houseplants It's a coffee shop, but with plants! If you…

28 Nov

Get ready for Christmas in Blackpool Town Centre

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal NewsChristmas, Christmas Gifts, parking, shopping, town centre

It's that time of year again, so here’s a handy Christmas round-up for Blackpool Town Centre. Christmas Lights The resort’s Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday 2 December with Radio Wave presenting a roadshow in partnership with Blackpool Business Improvement District, Blackpool Council and Houndshill Shopping Centre. The event will take place at the heart of the town centre’s shopping area, at the junction of Bank Hey Street and Victoria Street. Jennifer Ellison will take a break from Peter Pan rehearsals to turn on the lights, helped by Santa himself. Approximate times: 3.10pm - Georgia Taylor 3.30pm -…