St. Helens RFC - Wigan Warriors
Rugby - Super League
On: Fri, 5 Sep 2008, 08:00PM
Venue: Knowsley Road

St Catherine's Sponsored Cross Bay Walk
Lostock Lane, Losock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU Tel: +44 (0)1772 695290
Fax: +44 (0)1772 695298



Email: events@stcatherines.co.uk
Web: http://www.stcatherines.co.uk

Join us on this spectacular walk across Morecambe Bay at low tide. Escorted by Cedric Robinson - The queens Guide to the sands. Start - Arnside Finish - Kents Bank Walk starts 9:30 prompt Fee £12 including transport from the hospice or £5 without transport

On: Sat, 6 Sep 2008
Address: Lostock Hall
Venue: Lostock Lane

Alston Hall, Colours to Look Your Best
Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Preston, PR3 3BP Tel: +44 (0)1772 784661



Email: susan.little@ed.lancscc.gov.uk
Web: http://www.alstonhall.com

Day course at Alston Hall, Longridge, near Preston. Ring Alston Hall, 01772 784661 for further information or to book your place. Discover how to harmonize your wardrobe and choose the right colours in clothes to suit you. Wearing colours that complement your overall colouring will give you confidence and bring variety into your wardrobe. Discover your best colours in make-up to complete the look. You will not need any prior knowledge and the session will incorporate both theory and practical work.

On: Sun, 7 Sep 2008, 10:00AM
Address: Alston Lane
Venue: Alston Hall

THE ALUMINUM SHOW
Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT Tel: +44 (0)845 344 2012



Email: info@prestonguildhall.com
Web: http://www.prestonguildhall.com

Aluminum will leave you lost for words - but ‘amazing’, ‘fascinating’ and ‘incredible’ are just some of the ways in which critics have tried to describe the show. Devised by Ilan Azriel, a former dancer in Tel Aviv’s Inbal Company who has let his imagination run riot on the theme of aluminum in all its various industrial forms, it is a joyous fantasy incorporating dance, puppetry and special effects to create a fabulous spectacle. With the assistance of a skilful and flexible cast of dancers, acrobats and athletes, worms slither menacingly across the stage; huge pillows float cloudlike through the air; a giant stalks the auditorium; two pipes tenderly woo each other… Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a new scenario develops to enchant and enthral you. Since it was first performed at the Israel Festival in Jerusalem in 2003, Aluminum has toured Israel, Argentina and the Netherlands, as well as taking up lengthy residencies in Athens, Greece, and Lisbon, Portugal. This year, it was also invited to open The 19th Macau Dance Festival and to appear at the Ankara Music Festival in Turkey. The show has been greeted with wonder and delight wherever it travels, with critics comparing it to the Blue Man Group and Stomp. But Aluminum is something you have to see for yourself, because it really is a show like no other. A spectacular phenomenon which will keep the whole family entertained, don’t miss it as it embarks on its first tour of the UK.

Start: Mon, 8 Sep 2008
End: Wed, 10 Sep 2008
Address: Lancaster Road
Venue: Guild Hall

Preston Farmers' Markets
Outdoor Covered Market, Preston City Centre, Preston, PR1 2JA Tel: +44 (0)1772 880840
Web: http://www.prestonfarmersmarket.com

Following a successful year, the Farmer's Markets are returning to the covered market area in 2008. Take the opportunity to sample fresh produce direct from the producer. The traditional sights and sounds of food, beer and wine tastings will be further enhanced by aromas from live cookery demonstrations and exciting street entertainers! 9.30am - 2.30pm

Running: 27 Jan 2008 to 21 Dec 2008
Address: Preston City Centre
Venue: Outdoor Covered Market

Charles Dickens Tour
T.I.C, Guild Hall, Preston, PR1 1HT Tel: +44 (0)7714 588068
Web: http://www.blue-badge-guides.com/index.html

A walk through Victorian Preston and a look at evidence for the popular belief that Charles Dickens famous novel Hard Times was based on his visit  in 1854.

Running: 4 Jun 2008 to 10 Dec 2008
Address: Guild Hall
Venue: T.I.C

Frenchwood Tour by blue badge guides
T.I.C, Guild Hall, Preston, PR1 1HT Tel: +44 (0)7714 588068
Web: http://www.blue-badge-guides.com/index.html

Let's take a stroll around Frenchwood and learn a little of its history from cotton empires to convents; from Roman soldiers, and Oliver Cromwell to St. Augustine''s 'the church with the especial concern for the poor.'

Running: 11 Jun 2008 to 8 Oct 2008
Address: Guild Hall
Venue: T.I.C

Preston's People tour by Blue Badge Guides
T.I.C, Guild Hall, Preston, PR1 1HT Tel: +44 (0)7714 588068
Web: http://www.blue-badge-guides.com/index.html

Some of the saints and sinners we heard about in the tour last year, and a few new ones!

Running: 11 Jun 2008 to 1 Oct 2008
Address: Guild Hall
Venue: T.I.C

Church street tour - Blue Badge Guides
T.I.C, Guild Hall, Preston, PR1 1HT Tel: +44 (0)7714 588068
Web: http://www.blue-badge-guides.com/index.html

Come and discover Patten House, a couple of ancient churches, a famous cheese shop, a wire works, mounted police, a massive cotton works and lots of cobbles!

Running: 25 Jun 2008 to 29 Oct 2008
Address: Guild Hall
Venue: T.I.C

Preston at war tour by Blue Badge Guides
T.I.C, Guild Hall, Preston, PR1 1HT Tel: +44 (0)7714 588068
Web: http://www.blue-badge-guides.com/index.html

Come and discover how Viking skirmishes, the Battle of Preston, the Jacobites, the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic War, the Boer War, the American Civil War and the two World Wars all influenced Preston - often in quite dramatic ways.

Running: 25 Jun 2008 to 18 Sep 2008
Address: Guild Hall
Venue: T.I.C