LINKS TO ARTS ORGANISATIONS 2011
Contacts
Arts Council North West, Manchester House, 22 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3AB (0845 300 6200).
Bluestreak Arts, Grange Community Centre, Hazel Grove, Ribbleton, PR2 6PT (01772 655455 or 07863304718).
Chorley Arts Partnership, Chorley Community Centre, Railway Street, Chorley, PR7 2TZ (01257 277703).
Chorley Cultural Festival: Ian Robinson, 41 Letchworth Drive, Chorley, PR7 2HG ian@birdhouseimages.com.
Creative Lancashire, Lancashire County Developments Limited, PO Box 78, County Hall, PR1 8XJ (01772 536600).
Fifty Three Degrees, Brook Street, PR1 7BQ (01772 893000).
Fylde Arts Association, Eddie Taylor, 17 St. Thomas Road, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1JL (01253 729982) eddietaylor99@aol.com.
Gujarat Hindu Society, GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, PR1 8JN (01772 253912).
Gujarat Muslim Welfare Society, Mohammed Amirat, 72 Coniston Road, Fulwood, PR2 8AY (01772 791600).
Lancashire County Council Arts Development Service, East Cliff Office, PR1 3EA (01772 531292).
Lancashire Third Sector, Education Business Partnership, Darwen House, Walker Business Park, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2QE (01254 584000)
Mad Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Manchester Arts Information Manchester Go See This Creative Tourist.
Mid-Pennine Arts, 1 Neptune Street, Weavers' Triangle, Burnley, BB11 1SF (01282 421986) Mid Pennine Arts; Creativity Works; Land UK.
Prescap (Preston Community Arts Project), Arts & Media Centre, Fox Street, PR1 2AB (01772 887785).
Preston Blog Preston; Preston Town Talk; Visit Preston.
Preston Alison, 7-9 Langcliffe Road, PR2 6UE (01772 701014) Creative community development project promoting Spaceplace on Brookfield Estate.
Preston & District University of the Third Age (U3A) Self-help organisation for retired people proving educational, creative and leisure opportunities. Venue; St. Cuthbert's Church Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood, PR2 3AR at 2pm on 3rd Thursdays monthly. Contact Rose Cousins (01772 795807) or (01772 724412) U3A Sites Preston.
Preston Arts Association: Secretary: Mike Cracknell, 25 Aspels Crescent, Penwortham, PR1 9AN (01772 748547) mikecracknell@blueyonder.co.uk
Preston Chinese Community, Great Times, 77-79 Lancaster Road, Preston (01772 250173).
Preston City Council Cultural Development Manager Samantha Blackburn (01772 903612) s.blackburn@preston.gov.uk.
Preston Community Centres: Catherine Beckett Centre, Deepdale Road (01772 203456); Farringdon Park, Thirlmere Road (01772 704002); Foxton, Knowsley Street (01772 555925); Grange, 2-4 Hazel Grove, Ribbleton (01772 653539); Moor Nook, Burholme Road (01772 793126); Plungington, Brook Street (01772 827840); Ribbleton, Chatburn Road; St. Stephen's Parish Centre, Bird Street (01772 491900); Tanterton, Kidsgrove (01772 723329); Unity Centre, 5-6 Shepherd Street (01772 825665).
Preston Community Network, c/o Community Futures, 15 Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8PS (01772 717461).
Preston Council for Voluntary Service, Units 23-27, Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road, PR1 1HR (01772 251108).
Preston FM, St. Wilfrid's School, Fox Street (local radio station on 103.2 FM with Preston Art Scene at 7pm Mondays repeated at 10am Sundays).
Preston Gujarat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane, PR1 8JN (01772 253912 or 882221).
Preston Muslim Forum, 185 Deepdale Road, PR1 6LJ (01772 889000).
Preston Nguzo Saba Centre, 15 Derby Street, PR1 1DT (01772 883733).
Preston Pakistan Cultural Society, 32 Sedgwick Street, PR1 1TP (01772 561388).
Preston Parish Arts & Education Trust Organises lunchtime concerts at St George's Church at 12.30pm on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Venues; St John's Minster, Church Street & St. George's Church, George's Road, off Lune Street, PR1 2NP (01772 490534). Contact City Parish of Preston, Parish Office, St. John's Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT (01772 901313).
Preston Sahara Centre for Asian, African & African Caribbean Women, 48 Fishwick Parade, PR1 4XQ (01772 702090).
Preston Sikh & Cultural Association, Gulab Singh, 12 Holmfield Road, PR2 4EP.
Pukar Disability Resource Centre, 3-5 Oakham Court, PR1 3XP (01772 822700).
Ribble Valley Arts Alliance & Platform Gallery, Station Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT (01200 443071).
South Ribble Arts Forum, Courtyard Gallery, Worden Park, Leyland.
They Eat Culture Organisation working on arts engagement, programming and cultural projects. Venue; The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Broadgate, PR1 8JP (01772 499425). Contact Ruth Heritage ruth@theyeatcuture.org or Shirley Bailey shirley@theyeatculture.org (01772 499207).
Dance
Carol May School of Dance & Performing Arts, 40-43 Lune Street, PR1 2NN (01772 258525) .
Chorley & Adlington Folk Dance Club. Venue St. James Primary School, Devonport Way, PR6 0TE at 7.45pm Wednesdays. Contact Margaret Sudlow (01204 417598).
Dancers (01995 601321 or 07960 752341).
Dancing the Next Step. Contact Mr & Mrs R McDonald, Kermin House, Hothersall Lane, Longridge, PR3 2XB.
Dance with Passion, Olympia House, London Road, PR2 5AN (07875 679193).
Fever Dance Company, Mornington Road, PR1 4UL (01772 703704 or 07773 684076).
Lamb & Flag Long Sword & Rapper Morris dancing group. Venue Ashton Institute, 12 Wellington Road at 8pm Mondays. Contact Andrew Kennedy (01772 748976) andrew@north-british.co.uk.
Lancaster Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE (01524 35936).
Leyland Folk Dance Club Venue; Moss Side Community Centre, Dunkirk Lane, Leyland at 7.30pm Tuesdays. Contact Joyce Cushing (01772 433548).
Leyland Morris Men Contact: Mike Bailey (01772 337999) mikepatbailey@btinternet.com.
Preston Circle Dance Group The group dance together to beautiful and inspiring music from many lands. Venue; Galloway Hall, 131 Brackenbury Road, Fulwood, PR2 3BS at 7pm 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (not January, June or July).Contact Rosemary Forrest, 1 Ribble House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YH (01772 793658) rosemary.forrest@talktalk.net.
Preston Comhaltas Irish dance classes. Venue; St. Anthony's Social Centre, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood at 7.30pm Tuesdays. Contact Peter Savage, 20 Bury Lane, Withnell, PR6 8RX (01254 830331) or (01772 725580).
Preston Community Circus School: Learn circus skills for family or friends, shows and street entertainment. Venue; St. Michael's Church, Egerton Road, Ashton at 3pm Sundays. Contact June Barbarel, 56 Eldon Street, PR1 7PJ (01772 258081) ppal@circusmail.net.
Preston Folk Dance Club The club holds folk dancing nights for anyone to enjoy. Venue; Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood, PR2 3BS at 7.45pm on Mondays. Contact Jeff Thomas, Chapel House Farm, Chapel Lane, Coppull, PR7 4LZ (01257 791323) twojaysatchf@tiscali.co.uk
Royal Preston Morris Dancers Learn and perform traditional morris dancing. Venue; Scout Hut, Chorley Old Road, Whittle-le-Woods on Wednesdays. Contact Rob Alty, Rowan House, 9 Balmoral Road, New Longton, PR4 4JJ (01772 612445) robertalty@hotmail.com.
Salsa North West. Venue; Bamber Bridge Catholic Club, Aspden Street, PR5 6TL at 7.15pm on Sundays and Lonsdale Club, Fulwood Hall Lane at 7.15pm on Mondays & Thursdays. Contact Phil (07899 866408).
Stone the Crows Border morris dancers based in Leyland. Contact John Warner (01772 335522) jhwarner@btinternet.com.
Drama
Actors Centre North, 21-31 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JG (0161 819 2153).
Amateur theatre groups in NW England Now Act; Amdram.
Broughton Club Players For over 60 years, the players have rehearsed and performed plays three times a year at the venue. Venue; Broughton Club, Whittingham Lane, Broughton at 7.30pm Tuesdays & Fridays. Contact Judith Webster, 4 Lodge View, Longridge, PR3 3ET (01772 783896) judithwebster@redacoustics.co.uk.
Broughton Players Since 1946, the group has performed three plays a year and has rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Venue; The Playhouse, Market Street West at 7.30pm. Contact Wyn Tagg, 24 Pear Tree Road, Clayton-le-Woods, PR6 7JP (01772 312447).
Certain Curtain Theatre, Unit 128, Oyston Mill, Strand Road, PR1 8UR (01772 731024) Professional group performing socially-aware productions.
Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, PR7 2RL (01257 264362) 236 seater hosts CADOS drama group and Chorley Empire; Chorley Youth Theatre.
Dark Nights Theatre Company specialise in murder mysteries Rita (01772 617895 or 07908016660).
Grimsargh Players Established in 1927, they meet and produce plays a number of times a year. Venue; The Playhouse, Market Street West at 7.30pm. Contact Matthew Forrest, 11 Cedar Close, Grimsargh, PR2 5LT (01772 652764) chh@talktalk.net.
Hall Players Formed 40 years ago, the adult group also runs a Junior Hall Players for 11-18 year olds who also produce their own shows and participate in the pantomime. Venue; Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood at 7.30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays. Contact Christine Green, 31 Clanfield, Fulwood, PR2 9RR (01772 716853) green.christine@talk21.com.
Horse and Bamboo Theatre, Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7HB (01706 220241).
Lancaster Duke's Theatre & Cinema, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QE (01524 598500).
Manchester Theatre Festival held annually in late July.
National Operatic & Dramatic Association, 58-60 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RZ (01733 865790) professional support for amateur theatre.
North West Playwrights, 18 Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester, M4 5DL (0161 237 1978).
Players Drama School Formed in 1994, two groups meet weekly who study and perform acting, dancing and singing. Venue; The Playhouse, Market Street West (Juniors 6-12 at 10am or 2pm Saturdays & Seniors 13-16 at 6.15pm Wednesdays). Contact Deborah Carter, Rose Villa, School Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5JR (01772 697100) pdsschool@aol.com.
Playhouse Theatre, Market Street West, PR1 2HB (01772 252288) 200 seater theatre hosts local drama groups & for hire (Jane Tudor 01772 723236).
Preston Drama Club Formed in 1933 and annually produce five plays and a Christmas pantomime with rehearsals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Venue; The Playhouse, Market Street West at 7.30pm. Contact Debbie Taylor (01772 615928) Preston Playhouse.
Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Road, PR1 1HT administration (01772 203456) & box office (0845 344 2028).
Preston Guild Hall Youth Theatre Bluestreak Arts provides drama based workshops open to all including acting, dance, singing and directing. Venues: Community Centres at 5pm Mondays at Tanterton, Tuesdays at Grange and Thursdays at Farrington Park. Contact Sharon Lancaster, Performing Arts Coordinator (01772 655 455) sharon@bluestreakarts.ne.
SATA Theatre Company A drama group based in Ashton. Venue St. Andrew's Church Hall, Tulketh Road, Ashton, PR2 1EQ at 7.30pm Mondays. Contact Alan (01772 465806).
Screaming Theatre Provocative Preston-based company who produce contemporary plays in pubs and other venues. Contact Becky Edgington/Sam Buist (07841 391068) screaming_theatre2004@yahoo.co.uk.
Seriously Entertaining Theatre Presenting contemporary plays and musicals (01772 460630).
The Stage National weekly magazine.
Stage Plays American theatre bookshop.
Whats On Stage London theatre tickets.
Festivals in Preston
Brownedge Festival One week festival in late May at St Mary's Priory Church, Brownedge Lane Bamber Bridge. Contact Raymund Livesey, 14 Coniston Drive, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4RN (01772 338413) info@brownedgefestival.org.uk.
Preston Arts Festival October festival with all art forms represented. Contact Preston Arts Association Secretary: Mike Cracknell, 25 Aspels Crescent, Penwortham, PR1 9AN (01772 748547) mikecracknell@blueyonder.co.uk.
Preston Caribbean Carnival Festival with street parade and music.
Preston City Council, Festival & Events Officer, Chris Selkirk (01772 903663) c.selkirk@preston.gov.uk.
Preston Mela festival with music and dance at Avenham Park.
Preston One Act Festival drama festival held at The Playhouse. Contact Adrienne Hurley, 25 Fulwood Hall Lane, Fulwood (01772 700562) hurley332@hotmail.com.
Preston Riversway Festival July weekend festival with live music, boats and fireworks.
Preston Tringe Festival annual festival based on Edinburgh Fringe with comedy, literature, magic, music and theatre.
Further Education Colleges
Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Longridge, PR3 3BP (01772 784661) Day and weekend arts courses.
Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NB (0845 600 1331) Day and weekend arts courses.
Literature
Free books Book Crossings; Google Books; Boing Boing: Gutenburg.
Lancashire Authors' Association, Mrs Beryl Holt, Heatherslade, 5 Quakerfields, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2BJ.
Reading Groups (and meeting places - phone each library for a reading list before joining the group):
Venues:
Bamber Bridge Library, Station Road, PR5 6LA at 10am monthly (01772 335402).
Fulwood Library, 294 Garstang Road, Fulwood, PR2 9RX at 7pm on 2nd Mondays (01772 719082).
Ingol Library, Ventnor Place, Off Tag Lane, Ingol, PR2 3YX at 2pm on 3rd Tuesdays (01772 720483).
Kingsfold Reading Group, Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham, PR1 9EJ at 7pm on 3rd Thursdays (01772 744457.)
Leyland Library, Lancaster Gate, PR25 2EX at 7pm on last Thursdays (01772 458500).
Longridge Library, Berry Lane, PR3 3JA at 6pm on Thursdays monthly (01772 782386).
Penwortham Library, Liverpool Road, PR1 9XE at 5.45pm on last Mondays (01772 744331).
Preston Cult Fiction, Old Black Bull Pub, Friargate at 6pm on 1st Mondays (01772 532676).
Preston Harris Library, Market Square, PR1 2PP at 2pm on 1st Thursdays (01772 532676).
Preston Teenage, Harris Library, Market Square, PR1 2PP at 2pm on 1st Saturdays (01772 532676).
Lancashire Writing Hub, The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Broadgate, PR1 8JP (01772 499425) writing@theyeatculture.org.
Preston Historical Society Meet and invite speakers to talk about the city's past. Venue; Central Methodist Church, Lune Street at 7.15pm on Mondays monthly Contact Julia Horn, Myerscough Cottage Farmhouse, Barton, Preston PR3 5AB (01995 640239).
Preston Poets Society Forum for the enjoyment of poetry. Members are encouraged to compose their own poems and read and comment on members' work. Venue; Prescap Arts & Media Centre, Fox Street, PR1 2AB at 7.30pm 1st Thursdays monthly. Contact Dorothy Nelson, 16 Greenslate Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9LG (01257 254331) dnelson48@blueyonder.co.uk.
Writers Inc. Creative group for all ages, poetry or prose, and offering encouragement from other writers. Venue; St. George's Hall, Lune Street at 7.30pm 2nd Mondays monthly. Contact Mike Cracknell, 25 Aspels Crescent, Penwortham, PR1 9AN (01772 748547) mikecracknell@blueyonder.co.uk.
Music
City of Preston Pipes & Drum Band Formed in 1970 and play at carnivals, galas and weddings. Venue Primary School, Church Lane, Broughton, PR3 5JB at 7pm Tuesdays. Contact Trevor Stell (01772 337143) mingulayskipper@aol.com.
Company of Voyces Chamber choir perform sacred, secular, ancient and modern music and previously known as the County Hall Singers. Venue; St. John's Minster, Church Street at 12.30pm Thursdays. Contact Jean Miller, 46 Janice Drive, Fulwood, PR2 9TY (01772 718064) alexander.miller32@btinternet.com.
Cre8 Theatre combines both singing and dancing with a cast of talented young adults in either performance or dinner cabare. Contact Eric Rigby, 79 Lansdown Hill, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3UX (07759 065966) eric.rigby@btopenworld.com.
Elizabethan Singers. For 25 years the singers have performed a wide repertory of songs from the age of Elizabeth I to the present day. Venue; St. Edwards Church Hall, Marlborough Drive, Fulwood at 7.30pm Mondays. Contact Mary Chapman, 9 Conway Drive, Fulwood, PR2 3EL (01772 717797).
Fame: School of the Arts Acting, singing, dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, street and break for 6 to 16 years old. Venue; Top Floor, 75 Moor Lane, PR1 1JQ at 10am Saturdays. Contact Joe Martin (07817 221788). Find your Voice Learn and improve your singing in a group.Contact Joyce Tindsley, 280 Liverpool Road South, Burscough, L40 7TD (01704 893230).
Folkus: Folk Arts Network Supporting festivals with workshops. Contact Alan Bell, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, FY7 8NP (01253 872317).
Friends of Folk Local organisation run by Ken Linford and Jim Minall bringing folk artists and bands to the Preston area. Contact Jim Minall, 56 Victoria Park Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1UG (01772 422416 or 07837 367560) friendsoffolk@fsmail.net.
Galloways Community Choir Community based choir of all ages and experience with the aim to support the visually impaired. Venue; Galloway's Society for the Blind, Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, PR1 0LS at 9.30am Mondays. Contact Shelagh Bindloss, 53 Beechway, Penwortham, PR1 0XS (01772 749591) bindy1@talktalk.net.
Harris Music Club Music recitals from visiting artistes take place from September to May annually. Venue; St. John's Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT at 1.00pm Wednesdays monthly. Contact Jackie Izatt, 35 Carlisle Avenue, Penwortham, PR1 0QP (01772 744714) tom@costich.org.uk.
Heritage Opera Group puts on professional performances in special venues. Contact Chris Gill, 12 Bluebell Wood, Leyland, PR25 3ZF (01772 451991).
Jazz NW fredburnett@btinternet.com; Wigan Jazz Club Dunrytham; RV Jazz and Blues.
Lancashire Sinfonietta Professional orchestra with Lancashire musicians performing concerts & workshops. Contact Fiona Sinclair, c/o Lancashire Adult Learning, PO Box 61, West House, County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RJ. (07967 091327) Box Office: 01257 516441 info@bluefroguk.com.
One Voice Community Choir Inspirational and gospel singing fused with contemporary original compositions. Venue County Hall, Fishergate at 7.00pm Wednesdays. Contact Peta Carter, 21 St. Marks Road, PR1 8TL (01772 825647) leaders@onevoice.org.uk.
Penwortham Youth Music Festival Held annually in early March. Venue; St Leonard's Church, Marshall's Brow, Penwortham, PR1 9HY. Contact Philip Walsh 79, Greencroft, Penwortham, PR1 9LB (01772 745409).
Preston Cecilian Choral Society Members study, learn and perform a wide range of choral music. Venue; St. Augustine's School Hall, St. Austin's Place, PR1 3YJ at 7.30pm Mondays. Contact Heather Swift (01772 456666).
Preston Comhaltas Live Irish traditional music performances. Venue; Moorbrook Inn, North Road at 4pm 2nd Sundays & 8.30pm last Thursdays. Contact Peter Savage, 20 Bury Lane, Withnell, PR6 8RX (01254 830331) or (01772 725580).
Preston Concert Band A wind band who perform in public regularly. Venue; St. Augustine's Church Hall, Weston Street, Ashton, PR2 2QE at 7.00pm Thursdays. Contact Graham Hickey, 347 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, PR2 6XY (01772 654438 or 0752 535 2891) ghickey@composemusic.co.uk.
Preston Flute Group A small group that rehearses for concerts and is available to play at events. Venue; Woodplumpton at 7.30pm Fridays fortnightly. Contact Robert Rainford, 23 West Crescent, Barton (01772 861105).
Preston Folk Club Meet and socialise with other folk music fans. Venue; Moorbrook Inn, North Road at 8.30pm Fridays. Contact Rob Malaney, 13 Cheam Avenue, Chorley (01257 231463).
Preston Gilbert & Sullivan Society stages at least one of the Savoy Operettas every year at The Playhouse and has a concert season too. Venue; St. Michael's Church Hall, Tulketh Road, Ashton, PR2 1AJ at 7.45pm Tuesdays. Contact Sue Hurrell, 23 Ennerdale Close, Leyland, PR25 3BE (01772 454774).
Preston Musical Comedy Society It stages traditional & modern musicals with a large cast & orchestra at the Charter Theatre. Venue; Harris Primary School, Wychnor, off Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood at 7.30pm Mondays & Thursdays. Contact Brian Lawson, 3 Severn House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL (01772 798734) or (07754 954948) brianlawson11@btopenworld.com.
Preston Opera Since 1967 the society has presented staged productions of grand opera and to stage these productions it needs singers, instrumentalists, scenic and costume makers. Venue; Carey Baptist Church Centre, Pole Street at 7.30pm Thursdays. Contact Barbara Walsh, Albion House, Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham, PR3 2AL (01772 784578) admin@longridgeteachingcentre.co.uk.
Preston Orpheus Choir Formed in 1929, the choir meets, rehearses and performs choral music to the public. Venue; St. Pius School, 200 Garstang Road, Fulwood at 7.45pm Tuesdays. Contact D. Nicholson 1 Longworth Street, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6GN (01772 323194) or (01772 612857).
Preston Recorded Music Society Meet and listen to lectures and talk about all kinds of music and words recorded on disc. Venue; St. George's Hall, Lune Street at 7.30pm Fridays. Contact Stuart Sillitoe, 37 Holme Slack Lane, PR1 6EX (01772 705220) or (07821378688) stuartsillitoe@tiscali.co.uk.
Rawstorne Singers Meet, socialise and perform the best of choral music in all kinds of venues. Venue; St Ambrose Church Hall, Moss Lane, Leyland, PR25 4XA at 7.30pm Wednesdays. Contact Alison King, 90 Bow Lane, Leyland, PR25 4YB (01772 462202).
Red Rose Brass Band & Silver Bell Band Formed in the 1960's, the bands performs in New Orleans style at NW events. Contact Peter Vickers, 14 Osborne Street, PR1 8PN (01772 822787) peter-vickers@lineone.net.
Red Rose Chorus (Preston Harmony Singers). Venue; BACEE Social Club, Riverside, South Meadow Lane, at 7.45pm Thursdays. Contact Paul Sutton, 1 Rossall Road, Lytham St Anne's, FY8 4ES (01253 738333).
Red Rosettes Female harmony group with no musical accompaniment. Venue; Methodist School, Canberra Road, Leyland, PR25 3ET at 7.30pm Wednesdays. Contact Christine Johnson (01772 682237).
Robert Bamber Singers Formed in 1990 & enjoy singing & performing from sacred music & spirituals to songs from the shows. Venue Fulwood Methodist Church, Watling Street Road, Fulwood at 7.30pm Mondays. Contact Robert Bamber (01772 863147)
Visual Arts & Museums
The Art Newspaper what's on at exhibitions around the world.
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn, BB1 7AJ (01254 667130) Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 5pm.
Blackpool Grundy Art Gallery, Queen Street, FY1 1PX (01253 478170) Open Mondays - Saturdays 10am - 5pm.
British Woodcarving Association (Lancashire Branch), Wesham Community Centre, Kirkham, PR4 3DQ on 3rd Saturdays monthly. Contact sarah.lawrenson@talktalk.net (01772 715503).
British Institute of Professional Photography.
Chorley Astley Hall Museum & Art Gallery, Astley Park (01257 515927) Open Fridays - Sundays 12pm - 5pm.
515 Gallery, 3rd Floor, Oyston Mill, Strand Road.
Gallery at the Wharf, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, Burscough, L40 5RZ (01704 893175) Open 10am-5pm daily.
House of Illustration; Big Picture; Illustration Cupboard.
Lancashire Art & Craft Guild, Jane Bell, Haydock Farm, School Lane, Burscough, L40 4AE (01704 897491).
Lancashire Artists' Network mail@celia-cross.co.uk.
Lancashire Creative Industries.
Lancaster Storey Gallery, Storey Institute, Meeting House Lane, LA1 1TH (01524 844133).
Leyland British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, PR25 2LE (01772 451011) Open Saturdays & Sundays from April - October 10am - 5pm.
Leyland South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre, Church Road, PR25 3FJ (01772 422041) Open Tuesdays & Fridays 10am-4pm, Thursdays 1pm-4pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm.
Lytham Heritage Group, 2 Henry Street, Lytham, FY8 5LE (01253 730787) Open Tuesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm.
Museums original museum online resource.
National Art Collections Fund (Lancashire Branch) The branch holds 4 annual lectures in Preston & visits to national art galleries & houses. Venue St. George's Church, Lune Street at 7.30pm. Contact Rosemary Jolly, Naze House, Freckleton, PR4 1UN (01772 632285).
Preston Art Society Encourages the enjoyment, appreciation & practice of the visual arts with talks and workshops. Venue; Queens Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood at 6.45pm Tuesdays fortnightly & workshops at 1pm 3rd Saturdays monthly. Contact Pam Potter, 47 Lower Bank Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NT (01772 718144) pampotter2003@aol.com.
Preston Cardmakers meet to make and decorate greetings cards sharing experiences and ideas. Venue; St. Christopher's Church, Blackpool Road, Lea at 1.30pm 3rd Wednesdays monthly & 7pm 1st Wednesdays monthly. Contact Kath Derbyshire, 23 Winfield Lane, Ashton, PR2 1NQ (01772 463670) or (01772 555512) kcderbyshire@aol.com.
Preston Embroiderers Guild promotes embroidery and related crafts both contemporary and historical and has visiting tutors demonstrate and assist members in the art of stitching. Venue; Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE at 10am-4pm 1st Saturdays monthly. Contact Margaret Kay, 3 Butter Court Farm, Leyland, PR5 1LF (01772 433320).
Preston Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Market Square, PR1 2PP (01772 258248) Open Mondays - Saturdays 10am-5pm.
Preston Lacemakers Now 20 years old, the self-help group meets and hold workshops, invites speakers, visits lace days and exhibitions. Venue; United Reformed Church Hall, Liverpool Road, Penwortham at 10am - 4pm 1st Saturdays monthly. Contact Marian Miller (01704 821977)
Preston Life Drawing Weekly workshop for artists of all abilities. Venue; Galloway Hall, 131 Brackenbury Road, Fulwood, PR2 3BS at 7pm alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Contact David Crossley (07815 676854).
Preston Movie Makers Open to anyone interested in individual and group video film making from beginner to advanced and holds talks, competitions and social nights. Venue; Galloway Hall, 131 Brackenbury Road, Fulwood, PR2 3BS at 7.45pm Thursdays. Contact Pauline Harrison, 12 Mill Lane, Fulwood, PR2 3HD (01772 729770).
Preston Photographic Society Formed in 1905 and is open to all interested from amateur to professional and holds talks, competitions, practical portrait evenings and has visiting speakers. Venue; Conservative Club, Blackpool Road, Fulwood, PR2 3AE at 7.45pm Thursdays. Contact Mick Rawcliffe, 82 Janice Drive, Fulwood, PR2 9TY (07711 214701) or Pam Guy (01772 436698).
Preston Pottery Studio (Fired4u), 15-17 Hennel Lane, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4LA (01772 203060). Create your own pottery.
Preston Queen's Lancashire Regiment Museum, Fulwood Barracks, Watling Street Road, PR2 8AA (01772 260362) Open Tuesdays - Thursdays & Saturdays 10am-4pm.
Preston Threads, 11 Tucker Hill, Clitheroe, BB7 2NR.
Priory Patchers Producing variations of patchwork, quilting and appliqué for exhibitions. Venue ;Hutton Village Hall at 7.30pm 2nd Wednesdays. Contact Margaret Molloy, 9 Ratten Lane, Hutton, PR4 5TE (01772 616542) margaretm.molloy@virgin.net.
Red Rose Woodturning Club Members meet with an interest in the hobby and improve their skill by arranging demonstrations, competitions and visits to shows. Venue Bilsborrow Village Hall, Garstang Road at 7pm 3rd Mondays monthly. Contact Chris Thorpe, 13 Greenford Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3JT (01704 579368).
Sculpture
Nothing to see Here; Public Monuments & Sculpture Association
Shisha Agency for contemporary South Asian crafts and visual arts
Contemporary Art
New Exhibitions; Crafts Council; Design Council.
Drawing
Campaign for Drawing; Access Art; Lines and Colours.
Films & Cinemas
BFI; Brit Films; British Pathe; Cinemedia; Cineuropa; Film Site; Screen Online.
Mitchell & Kenyon Cinema, Foster Building, University of Central Lancashire, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2HE.
Odeon Cinema, Riversway, PR2 2YQ (08712 244007).
Palace Cinema, Market Place, Longridge, PR3 3RR (01772 785600).
Vue Cinema, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4AW (08712 240240).
