Ed Matthews-Gentle FRSA

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WHAT'S ON: There's lots of lovely creative and cultural events happening in Lancashire over September and into October 2024. We've covered a range of them in our latest newsletter, which came out today. Read more here: mailmanager.hotfootdesign.co.uk/t/r-DCE0415A7B… Image by @fish2photo

SAVE THE DATES: Light Up Lancaster Events Explore Week - 21-25 October Art Trail - 7-9 November More info to follow on the @LightUpLanc site: lightuplancaster.co.uk

Lots going on in Preston. @EnjoyTheShowUK @gazcook @brew_time_ @blogpreston @visitpreston #comedy #theatre #dance #spokenword #lancsfringe

This Saturday, the Torchlight Procession will weave its way through the city centre, starting at Moor Park at 7pm! Look out for… 🎆 Jenny's Bollywood Academy 🎆 Preston Caribbean Carnival 🎆 Worldwise Samba Drummers 🎆 Preston City Mela 🎆 Cacophany Arkestra …and many more!

Next week PRESTON, LANCASHIRE #lancsfringe Full details of all the FREE shows enjoyshow.co.uk @FerretPreston @visitpreston @vinyltappreston @derelictlive @UCLan @BIDPreston

Black History Month's theme, 'Reclaiming Narratives,' focuses on correcting and uplifting Black history and culture. This shift empowers us to highlight our stories and history. #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackHistoryMonth

CALLING ALL MAKERS: Please complete @CraftsCouncilUK's Makers Survey by 23 Sept 2024 Whether you’re a hobbyist crafter who wants to sell work, running an established craft business, help Crafts Council see where makers need support in specific ways. craftscouncil.org.uk/stories/crafts…

WHAT'S ON: @ArtisansBlack Conversations in Creativity Join us for a FREE inspiring conversation facilitated by Lucille Jukere & featuring Donald Baugh, Jason Stocks-Young, Jo Sealy & Vanley Burke. Haworth Art Gallery, BB5 6-8pm, Wed 25 Sept Book: eventbrite.com/e/conversation…

THIS WEEKEND: Encounter Festival, Preston This year's theme for @LancsEncounter 2024 is The Unexpected Extraordinary and takes place across Preston on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Sept 2024. Check out the full programme of events here: lancsencounter.co.uk/whats-on

JOIN US for "Meet the Maker - Jahday Ford" Meet the talented glasswork artist and designer, Jahday Ford and see his work on display as part of this FREE @ArtisansBlack exhibition. Thurs 3rd Oct 2024 2 - 3.30pm Haworth Art Gallery, BB5 Info/Booking: eventbrite.com/e/black-artisa…

WHAT'S ON: Meet the Makers Adaesi Ukairo & Judith Annakie-Eriksen showcase their skills in a live workshop demo as part of this FREE Meet the Maker event for the @ArtisansBlack exhibition. Sun 6th Oct 2024 12.30-3.30pm Haworth Art Gallery, BB5 Book: eventbrite.com/e/black-artisa…

SAVE THE DATES: Lancashire Fringe Festival 24th Sept - 9th October 2024 @EnjoyTheShow is bringing you 20+ s#lancsfringe shows acrosss 15 nights in Preston. Find out more here enjoyshow.co.uk/lancashire-fri… and keep an eye on X for event announcements from Enjoy the Show.

STAFF PICK! How good is this set!!! We’re in LOVE ❤️🍸🍹 Mike Leigh’s cult-classic comedy, and prepare to see it like never before. This is the party to end all parties... Tue 22 - Sat 26 Oct Starting from £19.50 *incl booking fees, excld. postage. Tickets blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/abigails… #abigailsparty @weareETT

🎉 Exciting news Lancashire Fringe Festival is bringing performers from the legendary Edinburgh Fringe and Glastonbury festivals to Preston. ⭐ And it's all FREE! pulse.ly/qoho1yjn0s @enjoytheshowuk #MyPreston #Lancashire #LivePerformance

Get excited, as this weekend, Preston City Centre will be buzzing with creativity and spectacular performances! Get ready for… 🌟 WILD by @MotionhouseDT 🌟 Plot17 by @ApplesAndSnakes 🌟 Mughal Miniatures by @SoniaSabriCo ...to name a few!

Did you join us at the festival this year? We’d love it if you could share some very quick feedback. It really helps us shape future festivals into something that YOU will enjoy, as well as helping us to get funding. So…please do share your feedback here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme is #ReclaimingNarratives ," focusing on recognising and correcting the stories of Black history and culture. Order your Black History Month Resource Pack 2024! 🎉#BHM #ReclaimingNarrativesBHM #tuc #schools

Find out more about the variety of events planned during the @ArtistsBlack exhibition - from a Conversations in Creativity panel to Meet the Maker sessions and Craft Demonstrations. creativelancashire.org/posts/celebrat…

The @ArtisansBlack project gives visibility to Black craftspeople creating beautiful work in their personal spaces. It celebrates their unique talents and opens opportunities. Today, I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes insights and stories about these amazing artisans.