Latest Events in Lancashire(May Updated)

Come and join local Living History enthusiast Heather as she brings to life crafts from the North West's Heritage. Come and join local Living History enthusiast Heather as she brings to life crafts from the Northwest's Heritage. Demonstrating the slowly vanishing skills that went into producing our clothing using natural materials. This month's session focuses on Making a Summer Hat Using Natural Materials Status: Critically Endangered Blackpool Donkeys would be nothing without the iconic straw hat. Once a bustling industry, (when no respectable person of any age headed outside without a head covering), summer boaters and fashionable fascinators were once a practical and fashionable staple accessory across the UK. What was everyday and commonplace is now becoming more difficult to source in natural materials. Traditional hat-making didn't just use straw, you could use reeds, rushes or local grasses to keep the glaring sun out of your eyes. Often seen in medieval manuscripts, it is believed this everyday item could be older and even prehistoric in origin. If you look after a hat, it can last you many years. Heather will show you how to create a new straw hat that will keep the sun out of your eyes and the wind out of your hair in the years ahead. Inspired by Heritage Crafts Red List, we’re focusing on endangered crafts. To see the full list of crafts please visit our website ACCESS & VENUE Access: If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) Please let us know by emailing or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790‬ These sessions are in our upstairs workshop space. There is currently no level access. It’s a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the event. If you can’t manage the stairs but really want to attend, please let us know by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790 and will try our best to accommodate. Getting here Tram to North Pier Bus: No 6 or 18 bus to Topping St. No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings) No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot Rd Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park. REFUNDS If you can no longer attend, please request a refund using the link in your confirmation email. Orders can be refunded up to 7 days before the event. Refunds will be subject to the Eventbrite booking fee of 6.95% + £0.59 per ticket. Information Source: Aunty Social | eventbrite

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The AIG Women's British Open is a major golf tournament held annually for professional female golfers. It is one of five majors recognized by both the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. The event was first played in 1976 and has since become a highly anticipated tournament in the women's golf calendar. The tournament is currently played on rotating courses between the United Kingdom and the United States, with the 2021 edition set to take place at the Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England. Some of the top players expected to compete include defending champion Sophia Popov, Nelly Korda, and Georgia Hall. With a rich history and prestigious venues, the AIG Women's British Open is a must-watch for golf enthusiasts. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

The AIG Women's British Open is a major golf tournament held annually for professional female golfers. It is one of five majors recognized by both the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. The event was first played in 1976 and has since become a highly anticipated tournament in the women's golf calendar. The tournament is currently played on rotating courses between the United Kingdom and the United States, with the 2021 edition set to take place at the Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England. Some of the top players expected to compete include defending champion Sophia Popov, Nelly Korda, and Georgia Hall. With a rich history and prestigious venues, the AIG Women's British Open is a must-watch for golf enthusiasts. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

A showcase performed by our musical theatre competition team to showcase the skills we have all learnt over the year. Information Source: EHSU Musical Theatre Competition Team | eventbrite

Let's get messy and creative with Geli Plate printing - painting and card making like never before Let's get messy and creative with Geli Plate - painting and card making like never before Information Source: Love Painting Lancashire -Garstang PR3 | eventbrite

Wirral Wanderers take on MVF Bury at the Blackpool's FC Bloomfield Road, all in aid of the Elsie's Story! Charity Football Match in Aid Of Elsie's Story Join us for an exciting football match packed with fun, community spirit, and great energy! Come cheer on the teams as they play to support Elsie's Story . It's a fantastic way to enjoy the game and make a difference together. We are thrilled and honoured to announce that Elsie's Father, David Stancombe, as well as Alice's Father Sergio Aguiar who is fresh from completing the World Major's Marathons will be joining a team each to battle for the trophy! Both Teams are coming together in a one day only event to try and maximise funds for Elsies Story, following the tragic events in Southport in 2024. Please show your support and cheer the teams on, there will be refreshments post match as well as a raffle, and a stall set up by Elsie's Story. Information Source: eventbrite

Test ride the latest Mountain Bikes & E-MTB's from the top brands, back-to-back at Gisburn Forest. Supported by the top brands! Our big Northern Demo Weekend at Gisburn Forest is back for 2026! We'll be supported by the top brands join us on the 30th & 31st May to ride the best! Over the course of each day, you'll have the chance to test the latest mountain bikes & e-Bikes back-to-back on a great section of trails - It's a unique opportunity to find the bike that's right for you. With over 150 mountain bikes & electric bikes to choose from, this is a unique opportunity to get a side-by-side comparison of the latest bikes & kit. Demo Weekend Dates & Times Saturday 30th May: 9:30am Registration (first ride out at 10:00am) - 4pm (last ride out at 3pm) Sunday 31st May: 9:30am Registration (first ride out at 10:00am) - 4pm (last ride out at 3pm) £50 Tickets Per Day Tickets for our demo weekend will be £50 per day: £12 of every ticket sold goes towards the North West Air Ambulance - The North West Air Ambulance Charity provides enhanced pre-hospital care to the most critically ill & injured patients across the North West. We've partnered with them for 2025 as our chosen charity, as it's a cause with close ties to our passion of mountain biking, the money raised will help gotowards saving lives by improving their fleet & crew. £8 of every ticket sold goes towards the Forestry Commission - The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment, and help run sites across the country; including the Cannock Chase area. Includes a free hot drink voucher Your ticket also acts as a deposit against a new bike purchase, meaning if you choose to buy a bike from ourselves in the following 90 days, you'll get £50 off your new bike purchase! Not been to our Demo Weekend before? Check out our Demo Weekend video to see what it's all about! Why are the tickets £50? It's an event in high demand. - Our Demo Weekend is extremely popular among mountain bike enthusiasts, and the biggest event of its kind in the UK. It's a unique opportunity to test the latest mountain & electric bikes from the top brands back-to-back. We want to make sure that everyone who obtains a ticket is committed and able to attend, and avoid people missing out because the tickets were sold to people who are not yet decided on attending. It's a £50 Deposit, with £20 going to charity. - Our standard practice for a bike demo (Try Before You Buy) is to charge £85 for 1-3 Days of riding. If, after you've tested out the bike you decide to purchase the bike (or any other bike) from us, we discount the £85 demo charge from the final price of the bike. We wanted to apply this practice to our Demo Weekend, this means that anyone who attends the demo & wishes to purchase a bike from us (online or in any of our 19 UK stores ) in the following months will have the full £50 discounted from the final price of the bike. And don't worry! - We'll still be upholding the £20 charity donation from your original ticket purchase! The event costs money to run. - At the end of the day we're a business, and as much as we enjoy getting you out on the latest bikes for a fun day of riding with your mates, we have costs to meet. Staffing, on-site facilities, health & safety, all these have associated costs that we simply have to meet. Demo Bikes & Accessories We have a huge demo fleet for men and women that will be available on the weekend, and we have a full list of the demo weekend bikes showing sizes available from the brands below so you can get your wishlist ready! To view the full list of models available to demo, head over to our site! Specialized Santa Cruz Whyte Cube Mondraker Merida Yeti Hope All bikes are available on a first come, first served basis on each day. We also have some kit, shoe and accessory brands that will have kit available for you to test out on the trails; an opportunity you rarely get! OVER 200 MOUNTAIN BIKES & E-BIKES FROM THE TOP BRANDS TEST BIKES BACK-TO-BACK UNLIMITED RIDES FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS BURGTEC DEMO FIVE TEN DEMO EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT VOUCHERS FOR EVERYONE THAT ATTENDS EXCLUSIVE DEALS ON THE WEEKEND PRIZES UP FOR GRABS ... and much more! Why Gisburn? We chose Gisburn to host our Northern Demo Weekend because it offers a great bit of trails that are accessible to all, while still having sections where you can really put a bike through its paces – The location also means that it’s easy to get to for a large area of our customers that are nearby our shops! With the event being in May we should also avoid the worst of the northern climate… (no promises). Taking about 40 minutes to complete, the route will take you down red & blue trails, with plenty of opportunities to get familiar with each bikes capabilities & styles. What You Need to Bring Please be aware that you will need a form of photo ID (see below), a debit/credit card, a helmet and a pair of pedals to test any of the bikes on demo over the weekend. We do not charge your card for anything but we will need to keep hold of your Photo ID and credit/debit card whilst you are testing bikes for security reasons. Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence Photo ID) Debit/Credit card Helmet Pedals (if you do not have your own pedals you must let us know in advance by emailing ben@leisurelakesbikes.com) Please note you will need all of the above to be able to demo a bike! FAQs Are there ID requirements for the event? You must bring a photo ID card either Passport or Driving Licence ID Card as well as a credit/debit card to demo any bike on the weekend. Is there an age limit for the Demo Weekend? People of all ages are welcome to the event, however you must be over the age of 16 to demo an adult bike. Please note if you are under the age of 18 and don't have a valid bank card you can use a parent's bank card/ID to demo bikes. What are my parking options getting to the event? There is FREE parking available on-site for our demo weekend. Please arrive at the Gisburn Forest Main Car Park in plenty of time and keep an eye out for our stewards who will advise where to park. We have booked out the car-park to cover your fees for the day, free of charge for yourself, so there's no need to pay & display. What should I bring to the event? Photo ID - Passport or driving licence Debit/Credit Card - Must match your photo ID. We will not charge your card. Helmet - You must have a helmet to demo any bike Pedals - We highly recommend you bring your own pedals to demo the bikes available over the weekend. We will have some pedals for you to use but you will be much more comfortable using your own pedals as you can get a real feel for the bike. Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? If you have any questions please contact: Ben Mercer - ben@leisurelakesbikes.com Pat McGucken - 01229 581116 Can we camp/stay at the event? Unfortunately there is no camping allowed on the grounds for the demo weekend. However there is a wide choice of hotels nearby if you are coming for both days and need somewhere to stay! Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Yes! If you contact ben@leisurelakesbikes.com we can transfer your ticket to someone else. Can I update my registration information? Yes, simply head to www.eventbrite.co.uk and log in. You can then ammend any of your ticket information for the event on your account. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, please bring your ticket with you on the day; this can either be printed or on your mobile phone. What is the refund policy? If you can no longer make the event please let us know by 30th April and we can issue you a full refund. Any cancellations after this date can not be refunded. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? By registering for a ticket you agree to our conditions of registration. If your ticket is registered under a different name you must sign the conditions of our Demo when you arrive at the event. Conditions of Registration By registering for our demo weekend you agree to the following terms: Whilst every effort will be taken to ensure safety and security, neither Leisure Lakes Bikes, nor the suppliers or any associated employees can be held responsible for any rider injury or loss during, or subsequent to, the day. By registering someone else for our demo weekend (if you are purchasing their ticket) you are agreeing that they have read and accepted our conditions of registration. Cars and their contents are parked at the vehicle owners own risk. The rides are not a race, but if you are struggling or have any problems, please let a member of staff know. Please stick to the set route. A helmet must be worn at all times whilst on the ride. We hope that you have an enjoyable day, but participation is entirely at your own risk. Information Source: Leisure Lakes Bikes | eventbrite