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This category relates to all things to do with arts in Preston.

Unpicking and examining the setbacks that delayed Harris Museum renovation

Harris Museum and Art Gallery under cover during restoration works Pic: Blog Preston The reopening of Preston’s Harris Museum has been delayed by a series of setbacks encountered during the ongoing renovation of the building. The landmark city attraction closed exactly two years […]

7 months ago
Chorley Live returns this weekend with 35 venues taking part

A wristband, costing just £5, gets you access to every venue that's part of Chorley Live and it's free for under-12s too.

7 months ago
Re-opening of Harris Museum and Library slips to Spring 2025

Harris Museum and Art Gallery under cover during restoration works Pic: Blog Preston The Harris project has seen a number of 'hidden secrets' revealed as construction teams face challenges with asbestos removal and more in the grade-I listed building.

7 months ago
Free Fun Palaces family activity event returns to Preston for 2023

Photo from above of a table with activity and people of all ages A day of free family activities and fun is set to take place at Lancashire Archives in Preston. Fun Palaces is an annual weekend of events where arts, crafts, science, […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston artist designs Animate Cinema cladding

The Animate Cinema is due to open in 2025 in the city centre and the top third of the building will feature the design from Bonnie which takes inspiration from the streets around the cinema.

7 months ago
Penwortham distillery launches pink gin designed by Preston graphic designer

Ellis, Liam and Tim with the Fairham pink gin Penwortham businesses Fairham Distillery and Preston’s Secret Industries have teamed up to create a special gin release. Fairham Distillery’s Ellis McKeown, 28, and Liam Stemson, 27, the owners and distillers […]

7 months ago
Film adaptation of Preston novelist’s book to be shown at London Film Festival

Andrew Michael Hurley A film based on a book by a Preston novelist has been selected to be shown at London Film Festival. Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley was recently turned into a […]

7 months ago
Ashton poet’s collection of forgotten stories about working class northern lives

Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth An Ashton-on-Ribble poet has released a new collection featuring working-class northern lives, genealogy and forgotten stories. Dr. Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth’s debut pamphlet, Fleet Salvage, was released by award-winning publisher Broken […]

7 months ago
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