What’s on in Fylde

22 June – 18 July – “Captured on Canvas” From the botanical to mechanical, a unique collection of art inspired in Lancashire by Glynn Ward.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

The fun of the fair comes to Lytham in 2021 and will be on Lytham Green for five days of rides and stalls. The fair will take place on what would normally be Club Day weekend for Lytham, but in absence of the Club Day festivities in 2021, the fair is still coming to town to offer fun for all ages and looks forward to welcoming you.

FREE ADMISSION ON ALL RIDES FOR NHS WORKERS (WITH VALID ID) ON THURSDAY 24TH JUNE

The fair will operate as follows:

• Thursday  6pm  – 9.30pm
• Friday  6pm – 9.30pm
• Saturday   11am – 9pm
• Sunday  1pm – 6pm
• Monday  6pm – 9.30pm

Pull on your wellies for a morning exploring the amazing habitats of Grannnys Bay! We will be mud-dipping to peek into the undercover world of the animals that live in the estuary mud and looking for treasures on the shoreline.

Booking is required for this event. Email Julie.vale@fylde.gov.uk

A gathering of classic cars on the iconic Lytham Green in aid of Rosemere Cancer Foundation. A donation per car on the gate of £15 cash only. Gate opens at 9 am. This event scheduled for Sunday June 27 is provisional

The 2021 event will be held on Tuesday 29th  June at St Annes Old Links Golf Course.

Spectators are welcome  and entry is free of charge, however, there will be no public parking available at the club. AA signs with be in place to direct you.

The Clubhouse will be open to the public and refreshments will be available.

Discover the great and the good of Fylde’s countryside and parishes on one of our tranquil guided walks. Whether you live down the road or coming from afar, you’ll be amazed at Fylde’s natural beauty and diversity. These really are hidden gems.

This walk entails a circular walk around historic Singleton village, taking in rural northern Fylde, farmland, parkland and woodland you might not have even known existed. Discover how Singleton developed and grew thanks to the wealth created from industrial Lancashire. A truly fascinating and beautiful walk. Please note, there is some roadside walking involved. For abled walkers. Please bring your own refreshments and wear appropriate footwear.

Meet at the Singleton village hall car park at 1pm, Station Road, Singleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8LL. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book on this free event, or for more information, call 01253 658469 or email rangers@fylde.gov.uk.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

22 June – 18 July – “Captured on Canvas” From the botanical to mechanical, a unique collection of art inspired in Lancashire by Glynn Ward.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

SIX the international smash hit musical will head to the Opera House Blackpool from Wednesday 07 July – Saturday 10 July 2021 as part of a major UK Tour.

Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pushing, genre-redefining’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (The New York Times).

Tickets from £20.00 go on general sale from 10am Friday 26 March 2021, with Winter Gardens Blackpool priority members able to access tickets from 10am Thursday 25 March 2021.

Michael Williams, Winter Gardens Blackpool Managing Director, said “We are delighted to announce that SIX, will head to Blackpool this July. The smash hit show has wowed audiences across the globe and gained a loyal and devoted fan base, it’s a fantastic addition to our reopening line-up which is fast becoming an exciting mix of events that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.”

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

Think you know the rhyme, think again…

Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, featuring choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, set design by Emma Bailey, costume design by Gabriella Slade, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, lighting design by Tim Deiling, orchestrations by Tom Curran with music supervision and vocal arrangements by Joe Beighton. Associate Choreographer Freya Sands, Musical Director Katy Richardson, Associate Musical Director Arlene McNaught and casting by Pearson Casting. Produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles.

SIX at the Opera House Blackpool from Wednesday 07 July – Saturday 10 July 2021

Join us to discover the wildlife of Fairhaven’s shoreline, salt marsh and sand dunes. We will be joined by the Fylde Rangers to help identify and learn about the species that make the lakes surrounding habitats so special.

Booking is required for this event. Email Julie.vale@fylde.gov.uk

Bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

2021’s new production “Euphoria” is a spectacular fast-moving live performance which promises to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Hot Ice is a dream that is brought to life by the stunning lighting that reflects the mood and magnificence of each scene. The young and dynamic skaters gracefully slide and glide into a world of creative paradise with intricate choreography performed with beautifully written music conceived and inspired by the greatest soundtracks of our lives.

The show is choreographed by Oula Jaaskelainen an Olympic athlete, who creates excitement by encouraging the performers to skate at high speeds with intricate footwork and spine-tingling jumps. The assistant choreographer is Lynsey Brown and she and Oula work together to inspire the skaters with their unique styles.

A DVD of the show may be purchased online or at The Pleasure Beach Arena. Many previous Hot Ice soundtracks can be found on iTunes. DVDs and soundtracks may also be purchased from the Pleasure Beach website or on-site at the arena.

Created by the talented Pleasure Beach Wardrobe Team, the show’s breath-taking costumes are undoubtedly the best you will see anywhere in the theatre world.

This show is suitable for all ages and a must-see for fans of live entertainment.

A welcome return of this play written and directed by David Slattery Christy. Starring Steve Royle ( BBC / Britain’s Got Talent ) it charts the fascinating life of  one of the Victorian Music Hall’s biggest stars. Music and comedy abound.

​Adult £14, Seniors and Students £11, Child ( 5-18 yrs ) £7.

Gates open 2hrs prior to show start to set up your seats. Performance time 2hrs inc interval. Please bring seating / suitable clothing. Refreshments / licensed bar available. Tickets non refundable, except for cancellation by Lytham Hall. Booking fees may apply.

Friday 9th July 2021 at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. (2 shows)

Learn about Fairhaven’s boating history while making your own boat out of recycled and natural materials. Join us at 3.30pm to launch your boat and see if it wins the Fairhaven boat race. Drop into the gazebo outside the RSPB.

Discover the great and the good of Fylde’s countryside and parishes on one of our tranquil guided walks. Whether you live down the road or coming from afar, you’ll be amazed at Fylde’s natural beauty and diversity. These really are hidden gems.

Join us on this tranquil, circular walk in the far north-eastern corner of Fylde. Meeting at one of the Top rated pubs in Britain, we then set along our northern boundary, the River Wyre. Then discover the neighbouring villages of Great and Little Eccleston, before taking a peek at the Little Eccleston showground where the famous tractor pulling takes place. Please note that some roadside walking will be involved. A gentle walk but for able walkers as this walk includes stiles. Please bring your own refreshments or a spot of lunch. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Meet at the Cartford Inn pub car park at 1pm, Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Preston, PR3 0YP. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book on this free event, or for more information, call 01253 658469 or email rangers@fylde.gov.uk.

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Have you ever thought about keeping bees, wondered what equipment you will need or what is involved?

This introductory course split over 2 sessions is designed to give you an overview of keeping honeybees. The online section will take you through some of the knowledge needed to become a beekeeper. The practical session, based at the club’s apiary at Lytham Hall, will allow you to look inside a beehive (weather dependent) and also have the opportunity to ask questions about all aspects of beekeeping.

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Admission: £35.00 per person

20 July – 08 Aug – The Art and Craft Guild of Lancashire Summer Exhibition.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Join us for a fantastic 1920’s Sparkling Afternoon Tea event in the marquee on the lawn at Lytham Hall. Complete with the fabulous Flapper Girls who will entertain you along with the music of the era. Why not dress to impress? Includes a glass of fizz on arrival. Licensed bar available. ( This event was scheduled for last year to celebrate the centenary of the advent of the swinging 20’s. We are pleased to have re-scheduled this to 2021) Event time – 4.30pm – 7.30pm  Tickets £29.50

The 2nd Annual Lytham Ice Cream Festival in the Lowther Gardens

This FREE event runs on the 24th and 25th July 2021 from 10am – 6pm

2021’s new production “Euphoria” is a spectacular fast-moving live performance which promises to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Hot Ice is a dream that is brought to life by the stunning lighting that reflects the mood and magnificence of each scene. The young and dynamic skaters gracefully slide and glide into a world of creative paradise with intricate choreography performed with beautifully written music conceived and inspired by the greatest soundtracks of our lives.

The show is choreographed by Oula Jaaskelainen an Olympic athlete, who creates excitement by encouraging the performers to skate at high speeds with intricate footwork and spine-tingling jumps. The assistant choreographer is Lynsey Brown and she and Oula work together to inspire the skaters with their unique styles.

A DVD of the show may be purchased online or at The Pleasure Beach Arena. Many previous Hot Ice soundtracks can be found on iTunes. DVDs and soundtracks may also be purchased from the Pleasure Beach website or on-site at the arena.

Created by the talented Pleasure Beach Wardrobe Team, the show’s breath-taking costumes are undoubtedly the best you will see anywhere in the theatre world.

This show is suitable for all ages and a must-see for fans of live entertainment.

20 July – 08 Aug – The Art and Craft Guild of Lancashire Summer Exhibition.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Established for over thirty years this amateur golf tournament gives you the opportunity to play at four stunning golf courses in Fylde and experience the best the area has to offer.  The event encompasses four golf stunning courses over a five day period and is a four ball better ball competition for couples. There is a trophy presentation event on the final night. Couples come from all over the UK and overseas and really enjoy what the area has to offer.

The 2021 tournament schedule is as follows:

• Monday 2^nd August 2021 – Lytham Green Drive Golf Club
• Tuesday 3^rd August 2021 – Fairhaven Golf Club
• Wednesday 4th August 2021 – NEW FOR 2021 – The Fairhaven Adventure Golf cup! (4pm at Fairhaven Lake) – an optional fun evening with drinks reception.
• Thursday 5^th August 2021 – Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
• Friday 6^th August 2021 – St Annes Old Links Golf Club, followed by prize giving ceremony with the Mayor of Fylde

The 2021 event will be open for new entrants after December 1st 2020. Entrants must stay in accommodation in the Fylde borough which benefits the local tourism economy. To add your name to the waiting list, please email your full contact details, home club, handicap details to chantelle.vickers@fylde.gov.uk.

Cost is £550 per couple to cover all four courses plus the Fairhaven Adventure Golf cup.

(N.B. This event was formerly the William Rainford Golf event)

The Fairhaven Adventure Golf Course – NEW to the event for 2021 with The Fairhaven Adventure Cup

Join our heritage volunteers for a wander down memory lane, we will be telling the stories of Fairhaven’s development and the people who made it possible. Meet at 2pm outside the RSPB.

The Fylde ranger team will be leading us on some adventurous activities on the beach and sand dunes! Learn how to build a fire safely, forage in the saltmarsh and other skills to survive in the wild!

Booking is required for this event. Email Julie.vale@fylde.gov.uk

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

10 – 29 Aug – “Natural Inspirations” Contemporary Art by Joan Aitchison.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Bring the family down to the beach at Fairhaven to enter our sandcastle competition. Teams have 1 and a half hours to build a castle fit for a king and see if they can win the Fairhaven trophy, bragging rights guaranteed! Some tools will be available, meet at St Pauls car park at 10am.

Admission: Adult £29.50.  4.30pm till 7.30pm (No child reductions )

All proceeds to help further projects at Lytham Hall

​The amazing Bluebirds trio will take you on a journey down memory lane with the songs that kept your chin up! This fabulous harmony group will be accompanied by a sparkling Afternoon Tea all served in our Marquee.

Licensed Bar available.

The beloved Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS will once again tour the UK and Ireland heading to the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 16 – Saturday 27 August 2022. Tickets for the hit musical will go on-sale from wintergardensblackpool.co.uk from Friday 21 May 2021 at 10am.

JERSEY BOYS is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.

Casting is to be announced.

Join us for an afternoon of traditional seaside activities. The Victorians made trips to the seaside a British institution, learn about the heritage of Fairhaven while taking part in fun games, activities and crafts. Free punch and Judy magic shows at 2.30pm and 3.30pmDrop in anytime at the gazebo next to Pirate Cove Play area.

We are heading out to look for the nocturnal creatures that visit Fairhaven. Meet at the watersport centre at 8pm for a short talk and then we will be out with the detectors for a chance to listen to and watch these fascinating creatures.

Booking is required for this event. Email Julie.vale@fylde.gov.uk

Tom Jones, Anne-Marie, Russell Watson, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro and Marc Almond will all headline Lancashire’s brand-new live music festival WonderHall.

The line-up is announced as it’s revealed more than 30 artists will perform across the six-day festival taking place in the grounds of historic Lytham Hall from Wednesday August 25 to Bank Holiday Monday August 30.

Launched by the team behind the hugely popular and successful Lytham Festival, WonderHall will kick off on Wednesday August 25 with global pop star Anne-Marie with support from HRVY, Gracey and Samantha Harvey.

Chart-topping singer-songwriter and nine-time BRIT Award nominee Anne-Marie’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of meteoric. A former West End child star, she has gone onto become one of the world’s best-loved and successful pop artists of recent years, with four UK Top 10 singles and 4.5 billion global streams to her name.

Thursday 26 sees the grounds of Lytham Hall filled with the very best of British Reggae as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro headline with support from Radio Riddler and local Blackpool band SKA FACE.

UB40 are one of the UK’s most beloved music institutions, achieving three UK Number Ones – Red, Red Wine, I Got You Babe (ft. Chrissie Hynde) and I Can’t Help Falling In Love with You – not to mention 17 Top 10 singles.

Since reuniting six years ago, founding members Ali and Astro – backed on stage by a fantastic seven-piece reggae band – have become a formidable touring outfit.

Welsh music legend Tom Jones makes a welcome return to Lytham on Friday August 27. The legendary crooner will be supported by acid jazz and funk group The Brand New Heavies and singer-songwriter AJ Brown.

Tom performed to a sold-out Lytham Festival back in 2015 and with a career that has seen him sell in excess of 100 million records, he has won countless accolades including a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 2006, the global star has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits.

Saturday August 28 provides the ultimate party night headlined by Marc Almond along with a string of pop stars. Heaven 17, The Fizz (formerly Bucks Fizz), The Real Thing, Sonia, Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers) and Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet) & The Sleevz will all join the party which will be opened with live sets from Fylde coast favourites The Coustics, Touch The Pearl and DJ Fubar.

The pomp and circumstance of the Last Night of the Proms will be celebrated on Sunday August 29 with a headline concert from celebrated tenor Russell Watson. He will be accompanied by The Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra with support from soprano Emily Haig and big band jazz singer Mark Kingswood, while Lytham Community Choir will open the picnic-proms concert.

Russell’s first album The Voice raced up the UK classical chart and held the number one spot for a world record 52 weeks. At the same time, he held the number one spot in the USA, making him the first British male artist to attain a simultaneous transatlantic number one. The Voice subsequently became the first and only album by a UK classical artist to achieve 1m sales.

Since then, Russell has released a further 10 studio albums, performed for some of the world’s leading figures and at countless prestigious sporting events while also touring the world.

Closing WonderHall with an exciting and exuberant performance will be Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Bank Holiday Monday August 30. Everyone’s favourite boogie woogie pianist will be joined by former Squeeze bandmate and drummer Gilson Lavis with special guest Eddi Reader. Vocal powerhouses Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and West End star Marisha Wallace will also perform, and the picnic-style event will be opened by Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew.

From playing pubs in the East End docks as a teenage greaser, to leading his rhythm and blues orchestra and selling millions of records this century, Jools Holland is one of the country’s most loved and respected musicians.

WonderHall director Peter Taylor said: “The line-up for WonderHall has been designed to ensure we appeal to as wide an audience as possible. We have a fantastic mix of artists across the six days from the world-famous legend that is Tom Jones to supporting the Lancashire music scene by having some local artists on the bill too.

“We absolutely cannot wait for the opening night of WonderHall to see people gathering to enjoy live music once again and to be doing that in the picturesque parkland of Lytham Hall will make this a really special event.”

Weds 25 August – Anne-Marie, HRVY, Gracey, Samantha Harvey

Thurs 26 August – UB40 feat Ali Campbell & Astro, Radio Riddler, SKAFACE

Fri 27 August – Tom Jones, The Brand New Heavies, AJ Brown

Sat 28 August – Marc Almond, Heaven 17, The Fizz, The Real Thing, Sonia, Hugh Cornwell, Steve Norman & The Sleevz, The Coustics, Touch The Pearl, DJ Fubar

Sun 29 August – Last Night of the Proms – Russell Watson, Emily Haigh, Mark Kingswood, The Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, Lytham Community Choir

Mon 30 August – Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Featuring Gilson Lavis with special guest Eddi Reader, and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, Marisha Wallace and Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew

All money from ticket sales for the Last Night of the Proms event headlined by Russell Watson will be donated towards the continued restoration of Lytham Hall.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

30 Aug – 19 Sep – “To Frame or Not to Frame?” mixed media paintings by Margaret Rodwell.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

2021’s new production “Euphoria” is a spectacular fast-moving live performance which promises to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Hot Ice is a dream that is brought to life by the stunning lighting that reflects the mood and magnificence of each scene. The young and dynamic skaters gracefully slide and glide into a world of creative paradise with intricate choreography performed with beautifully written music conceived and inspired by the greatest soundtracks of our lives.

The show is choreographed by Oula Jaaskelainen an Olympic athlete, who creates excitement by encouraging the performers to skate at high speeds with intricate footwork and spine-tingling jumps. The assistant choreographer is Lynsey Brown and she and Oula work together to inspire the skaters with their unique styles.

A DVD of the show may be purchased online or at The Pleasure Beach Arena. Many previous Hot Ice soundtracks can be found on iTunes. DVDs and soundtracks may also be purchased from the Pleasure Beach website or on-site at the arena.

Created by the talented Pleasure Beach Wardrobe Team, the show’s breath-taking costumes are undoubtedly the best you will see anywhere in the theatre world.

This show is suitable for all ages and a must-see for fans of live entertainment.

30 Aug – 19 Sep – “To Frame or Not to Frame?” mixed media paintings by Margaret Rodwell.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

The British Country Music Festival (TBCMF) has announced the go ahead for 2021. The three day event will take place from the 3^rd-5^th September 2021 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool and organisers have revealed the line-up. The three headliners will be Ireland based Nathan Carter, who takes the top spot on Friday’s opening night, Wildwood Kin headline on Saturday and Lisa McHugh will be leading the Sunday programme.

Nathan Carter, although born in Liverpool, now lives in Ireland, the birth place of his parents. He is one of the Emerald Isle’s most successful artists, outselling One Direction, Pharrell Williams and Michael Buble, becoming the first country act to reach number one in the Irish charts in 2013 after Garth Brooks six years earlier. With over 12.5m streams this year alone and almost 878k listeners in 89 countries, Blackpool is readying itself for a deluge of Irish fans to be in the resort for the festival weekend and the world famous illuminations.

Sisters Beth and Emillie Key and their cousin Meghann Loney, collectively known as Wildwood Kin, are from Exeter and they continue to be one of the most popular bands on the contemporary country and alternative folk scene. The girls completed a headline tour in the UK to support their self-titled album, before touring Europe. Their music continues to secure national radio play for their stunning harmonies and impressive song-writing and they are also building a reputation for electrifying, live performances.

The third headliner Lisa McHugh was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Irish parents, and she also chose to live in Ireland  ten years ago. She has won ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ five times, as well as ‘Outstanding Achievement On The World Stage’ when she performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Lisa has released seven albums and 13 singles, an impressive 11 of which have risen to number one on the iTunes country chart.

Marina Blore from Fit The Bill, promoters and creators of the festival said: “Following a very tough year for live entertainment, we are thrilled to be back with The British Country Music Festival following its successful launch in 2019. It’s more important than ever that we support homegrown performers, many of whom have struggled for survival in 2020.

“She added: “In addition to the great line-up on our main stage in the iconic, candlelit Empress Ballroom, our support stages are packed with emerging and breaking talent and we cannot wait for our festival family to discover new artists at TBCMF in Blackpool. We are confident that by September next year, we will be able to operate to a viable capacity and we also promise a full ticket refund in the event that Covid prevents us from going ahead. ”

The British Country Music Festival will provide a platform for over 100 singers and musicians on five different stages throughout the weekend and every artist due to perform in 2020 has been moved to 2021, to ensure that no performer loses out on the chance to appear at the festival.

Supporting artists include Martin Harley, Holloway Road, Bailey Tomkinson, Kezia Gill, Blue Rose Code, Katy Hurt, Martin Harley, Cormac Neeson and Jess Thristan (for full list see poster). The festival will be hosted by radio presenter, singer-songwriter and TV judge Matt Spracklen.

The British Country Music Festival celebrates the best of UK country and Americana and is unique in concept because 99% of the artists are from the United Kingdom. The one exception next year will be a guest performance from American breakthrough, country artist Candi Carpenter, of whom Dolly Parton said: “Candi Carpenter is one of the greatest singer-songwriters I’ve ever heard, bar none. I became a fan when I heard some demos and said, “That girl’s a star. I think you’ll agree.” Candi will be taking to the stage on Sunday afternoon supporting Lisa McHugh.

The British Country Music Festival takes place in the spectacular Winter Gardens indoor complex in the centre of Blackpool, the UK’s best loved seaside resort, a town with a heritage steeped in entertainment. The Victorian, gilt Empress Ballroom celebrating its 125^th anniversary in 2021, is home to the festivals main stage. Artists at TBCMF will be following in the footsteps of Prime Ministers and Presidents from Winston Churchill to Bill Clinton and music legends including The Rolling Stones and Ed Sheeran, all of whom have presented key speeches and legendary concerts on the very same stage.

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year.

VisitBlackpool announced today that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 3 September and run until Monday 3 January, 2022.

The two-month extension is intended to give the resort’s hard-hit tourism industry an added boost with the COVID-19 pandemic expected to cause further disruption over the first few months of the year.
It was also revealed today that the winter extension will be complemented by a significantly enhanced, resort-wide Christmas offer.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “Although last year’s extension was disrupted by tier restrictions and a second lockdown, all of the evidence showed that there was a huge appetite for the public to visit the Illuminations in a safe and enjoyable way.

“We know from the all of the positive feedback that we received that, amid so much gloom, the Illuminations provided a much-needed tonic to so many people.

“We are making this decision early so that our businesses can start to plan for the extended season. At the same time, we are planning a comprehensive package of themed shows, events and attractions to give visitors plenty of reasons to come to Blackpool over the festive season.”

More details about the Christmas offer will be revealed in the coming weeks. It has already been announced that Friends Festive Live will be coming to the Winter Gardens for two weeks in November and that Strictly judge Shirley Ballas will star in the Cinderella panto at the Opera House in December.

Plans for the annual Illuminations Switch-On ceremony on Friday 3 September will also be unveiled over the coming months. Last year, the event was presented as a virtual show in association with MTV with seven of the UK’s Corona Heroes pulling the famous switch.

For more information on Blackpool Illuminations, including 2021 Switch-On times

Click HERE for more information

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

A partnership between Fylde Council, St Annes Town Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10. The fabulous international kite festival returns to St Anne’s on Sea and will feature single line kites of all shapes and sizes, including inflatable octopus, flying cows, stingrays, whales, dogs and even hippos. Plus 2-line and 4-line stunt kites. It is a superb spectacle and the sky fills with plenty of colour and you can marvel at the expertise of kite flyers from the UK and all over the world.

Based either side of St Annes Pier, there will be specially a designated arena – the David Lidstone Arena, with commentary from the kite fliers about their displays and encouraging you to watch the fabulous spectacle.

Given covid sensitivities the 2021 event will be a ‘Kite Lite’ event, so no fairground or stalls on the Promenade as we look to spread out the kite fliers far and wide on the expansive beach to allow for social distancing and your safety.

The event is entirely weather dependent and the planned  programme may change at short notice due to operational constraints or weather conditions. Please note a dog exclusion zone exists either side of St Annes pier and is clearly marked, but you can watch the display with your four legged friend from the Promenade or on the beach in the kite flying zones beyond the dog restriction area. Map to be published when available.

We urge you to research and use existing car parks in St Annes away from the front as the normal provision may not be available for the kite weekend – to be confirmed

Once more information is available on the planned programme we will post it here and the event is of course entirely weather dependent and please note therefore that timings and the planned flying programme may be subject to change for reasons of safety.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Were going to be making a splash at Fairhaven with this year’s regatta! We will have a full day of water sports demonstrations, races, and lots to take part in.

Discover the great and the good of Fylde’s countryside and parishes on one of our tranquil guided walks. Whether you live down the road or coming from afar, you’ll be amazed at Fylde’s natural beauty and diversity. These really are hidden gems.

This walk entails a peaceful stroll around the west of Fylde. Setting off from the small village of Weeton, this walk takes in the sights and sounds of agricultural land before heading to the hamlet of Greenhalgh. We then head back towards Weeton behind the Whitmore Fisheries.  For abled walkers as this walk contains gentle slopes and stiles. Please note that some roadside walking will be involved. Please bring your own refreshments or a spot of lunch. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Meet at The Eagle pub car park at 1pm, Singleton Road, Weeton, Preston, PR4 3NB. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book on this free event, or for more information, call 01253 658469 or email rangers@fylde.gov.uk.

Duration: 1.5-2 hours

To celebrate National Heritage Open Day will be joining forces with the Arts development team at the Town Hall, hosting a special event showing the Fairhaven archive, with special viewings of original footage.

21 Sept – 10 Oct –  “Autumn Exhibition” by LSA Art Society.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Discover the great and the good of Fylde’s countryside and parishes on one of our tranquil guided walks. Whether you live down the road or coming from afar, you’ll be amazed at Fylde’s natural beauty and diversity. These really are hidden gems.

Join us in discovering one of Fylde’s hidden wildlife hotspots just outside Lytham St.Annes on this flat and accessible circular walk. Also learn about the fascinating history of Blackpool airport as we take a trip close to the runway. For ALL walkers. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Meet at Miller & Carter car park, Queensway, St.Annes, FY8 3RU. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book on this free event, or for more information, call 01253 658469 or email rangers@fylde.gov.uk.

Duration: Please allow at least 2 hours

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year.

VisitBlackpool announced today that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 3 September and run until Monday 3 January, 2022.

The two-month extension is intended to give the resort’s hard-hit tourism industry an added boost with the COVID-19 pandemic expected to cause further disruption over the first few months of the year.
It was also revealed today that the winter extension will be complemented by a significantly enhanced, resort-wide Christmas offer.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “Although last year’s extension was disrupted by tier restrictions and a second lockdown, all of the evidence showed that there was a huge appetite for the public to visit the Illuminations in a safe and enjoyable way.

“We know from the all of the positive feedback that we received that, amid so much gloom, the Illuminations provided a much-needed tonic to so many people.

“We are making this decision early so that our businesses can start to plan for the extended season. At the same time, we are planning a comprehensive package of themed shows, events and attractions to give visitors plenty of reasons to come to Blackpool over the festive season.”

More details about the Christmas offer will be revealed in the coming weeks. It has already been announced that Friends Festive Live will be coming to the Winter Gardens for two weeks in November and that Strictly judge Shirley Ballas will star in the Cinderella panto at the Opera House in December.

Plans for the annual Illuminations Switch-On ceremony on Friday 3 September will also be unveiled over the coming months. Last year, the event was presented as a virtual show in association with MTV with seven of the UK’s Corona Heroes pulling the famous switch.

For more information on Blackpool Illuminations, including 2021 Switch-On times

Click HERE for more information

21 Sept – 10 Oct –  “Autumn Exhibition” by LSA Art Society.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

He’s finally back! This October, Derren Brown, the popular multi-award winning master of mind control and illusion, will bring SHOWMAN, his first new live show for six years to the Opera House Blackpool from Friday 01 – Saturday 02 October 2021.

Not suitable for under 12’s

Derren’s live shows have won him two prestigious Olivier Awards – for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012) and he has received more Olivier nominations and wins than any other one-man show in theatre history. He has played to sold-out houses across the country every year since 2003 to over 1.6M people. Previous shows, Infamous, (2013, 2014), Miracle (2015, 2016) and Underground (2017, 2018) have also enjoyed critically acclaimed seasons in London’s West End. In 2017 he made an award-winning US stage debut at the Atlantic Theater in New York with Derren Brown: Secret, which subsequently enjoyed a sell-out run at Broadway’s Cort Theatre.

DERREN BROWN: SHOWMAN is presented by Michael Vine, Andrew O’Connor, Derren Brown and Paul Sandler for Vaudeville Productions Ltd. It is directed by Andrew O’Connor & Andy Nyman and written by Andy Nyman, Andrew O’Connor & Derren Brown. General Manager is John Dalston and marketing is by Helen Snell Ltd.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

12 Oct – 21 Nov – “The ‘Mexico’ Disaster” Lytham Heritage Group exhibition to commemorate the 135th Anniversary of the worst ever Lifeboat disaster that occurred locally on 9 December 1886.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Discover the great and the good of Fylde’s countryside and parishes on one of our tranquil guided walks. Whether you live down the road or coming from afar, you’ll be sure to be amazed at Fylde’s natural beauty and diversity. These really are hidden gems.

Join us on another historical walk, this time around the former parish of Lund in the East of Fylde. Starting in the picturesque village of Newton, this circular walk entails the Lund Way Bridleway, as well as some of the hidden heritage features of this historical parish. Please note there is some roadside walking involved. For abled walkers. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Meet at Newton Hall park car park, School Lane, Newton, PR4 3RT. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book on this free event, or for more information, call 01253 658684 or email rangers@fylde.gov.uk.

Duration: Approx 2 hours

Discover the great and the good of Fylde’s countryside and parishes on one of our tranquil guided walks. Whether you live down the road or coming from afar, you’ll be amazed at Fylde’s natural beauty and diversity. These really are hidden gems.

This walk entails both a rural and urban mix of central Fylde, as we leave the vibrant town of Wesham and head into the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Wesham Marsh, one of the besting birding sites in the area! Please note, there is some roadside walking involved. Some styles involved but flat terrain. For abled walkers. Please bring your own refreshments and wear appropriate footwear.

Meet at the Wesham community centre car park, Church Road, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3DT. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book on this free event, or for more information, call 01253 658469 or email rangers@fylde.gov.uk.

Duration: Approx 2 hours

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year.

VisitBlackpool announced today that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 3 September and run until Monday 3 January, 2022.

The two-month extension is intended to give the resort’s hard-hit tourism industry an added boost with the COVID-19 pandemic expected to cause further disruption over the first few months of the year.
It was also revealed today that the winter extension will be complemented by a significantly enhanced, resort-wide Christmas offer.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “Although last year’s extension was disrupted by tier restrictions and a second lockdown, all of the evidence showed that there was a huge appetite for the public to visit the Illuminations in a safe and enjoyable way.

“We know from the all of the positive feedback that we received that, amid so much gloom, the Illuminations provided a much-needed tonic to so many people.

“We are making this decision early so that our businesses can start to plan for the extended season. At the same time, we are planning a comprehensive package of themed shows, events and attractions to give visitors plenty of reasons to come to Blackpool over the festive season.”

More details about the Christmas offer will be revealed in the coming weeks. It has already been announced that Friends Festive Live will be coming to the Winter Gardens for two weeks in November and that Strictly judge Shirley Ballas will star in the Cinderella panto at the Opera House in December.

Plans for the annual Illuminations Switch-On ceremony on Friday 3 September will also be unveiled over the coming months. Last year, the event was presented as a virtual show in association with MTV with seven of the UK’s Corona Heroes pulling the famous switch.

For more information on Blackpool Illuminations, including 2021 Switch-On times

Click HERE for more information

12 Oct – 21 Nov – “The ‘Mexico’ Disaster” Lytham Heritage Group exhibition to commemorate the 135th Anniversary of the worst ever Lifeboat disaster that occurred locally on 9 December 1886.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Comedy Central UK has announced that following the success of last year’s winter event,  FriendsFestive will be returning to The Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, Shoreditch next year, and will also bringing some Friends Christmas magic to brand new location, Blackpool Winter Gardens! The event, produced in partnership with The Luna Cinema, celebrates all the best seasonal moments from the world’s favourite TV show.

FriendsFestive will include all the best festive experiences from last year, including giving fans the chance to recreate the titles in the snow with a digital snow globe photo op, and, of course, no holiday season would be complete without a visit to The Holiday Armadillo’s Grotto. Could this BE any more exciting?!

More experiences include ringing Phoebe’s bell outside the mall and re-enacting the iconic Thanksgiving floating heads scene. Fans can also channel their inner Monica and Ross as they grab a picture at the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Disco.

FriendsFestive will also give visitors the chance to check out Monica’s apartment, Joey and Chandlers’ and Central Perk, all dressed for the holiday season.

And get your Thanksgiving pants at the ready as there will be themed food stalls and Christmas cocktails as well as brand new and exclusive FriendsFestive merchandise.

Guests will also be able to kick back and relax while watching some of the best seasonal moments from the greatest TV show of all time.

FriendsFestive will park up its sleigh in Blackpool Winter Gardens from 5^th – 19^th Nov 2021, before bringing the snowy celebration to Truman Brewery in East London from 25^th Nov – 19^th Dec 2021.

Fans will also be given the chance to pre-order some brand-new 2021 merch when they buy their ticket, to make sure they bag their favourite FriendsFestive goodies before they sell out!

Michael Williams, Managing Director of the Winter Gardens said: “We are delighted to be bringing a taste of one of the best-loved TV series of all time to Blackpool next year.

“FriendsFestive promises to be the perfect start to the Christmas season and we can’t wait for it to open in the home of entertainment.”

Last year, tickets sold out quickly, so fans are urged to book fast to avoid disappointment.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

The Bobby Ball Foundation was launched last month to support the organizations Bobby was so passionate about across the Fylde coast.

And a weekend of spectacular events in memory of the comedy legend is to be held at Blackpool’s historic Winter Gardens to raise money for the Foundation.

Major stars of stage and screen will entertain with “Rock On – The Variety Show” in the splendid Opera House on Friday November 12, while a second night will see a spectacular “Bobby Ball” take place in the stunning Empress Ballroom on Saturday November 13.

MORE DETAILS SOON…

The Bobby Ball Foundation was launched last month to support the organisations Bobby was so passionate about across the Fylde coast.

And a weekend of spectacular events in memory of the comedy legend is to be held at Blackpool’s historic Winter Gardens to raise money for the Foundation.

Major stars of stage and screen will entertain with “Rock On – The Variety Show” in the splendid Opera House on Friday November 12, while a second night will see a spectacular “Bobby Ball” take place in the stunning Empress Ballroom on Saturday November 13.

Money raised from both events will be given to Lytham’s Lowther Pavilion and Blue Skies Hospitals Fund – two organisations Bobby was an active patron and supporter of, as well as supporting the cost of a Bobby Ball statue to be erected in Lytham’s Lowther Gardens.

Bobby sadly died in October at the age of 76 after contracting Coronavirus. His widow Yvonne said her beloved Bobby would be honoured to know a charitable Foundation had been set up in his name.

Yvonne said: “Bob lived to entertain so I cannot tell you just how much these two massive events at Blackpool Winter Gardens would mean to him. He was so passionate about entertainment but he was also dedicated to helping charities close to home, so I know he would be absolutely thrilled the Foundation is going to help the causes he cared so much about.

“The reaction to the launch of The Bobby Ball Foundation and the events we are planning has been fantastic so we wanted to get tickets on sale as soon as possible. Plans are in place to announce some brilliant names for both events and we can’t wait to reveal them very soon.”

NOW SOLD OUT – WAITING LIST IN OPERATION – CLICK HERE

TIM MINCHIN, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, has confirmed new UK dates of his BACK tour this autumn heading to the Opera House Blackpool on Saturday 20 November 2021.

BACK is billed as “Old Songs, New Songs, F*** You Songs”, with a set list of material from all corners of Minchin’s eclectic – and often iconoclastic – repertoire. First performed in the UK in 2019, BACK was Tim’s first UK tour in 8 years and the 80,000 tickets sold out over a year in advance. The long-awaited return to the stage received rave reviews and saw Tim pick up a prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Australian Contemporary Concert.

Minchin has been celebrated globally for writing the music and lyrics for Matilda the Musical, which has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed musicals of the last 20 years, winning a record 7 Olivier Awards, 13 Helpmann Awards and 5 Tony Awards. He also wrote music and lyrics for the musical adaption of Groundhog Day, which after an acclaimed limited run at The Old Vic in London in 2016, debuted on Broadway in April 2017 and won the Olivier Award for Best Musical in 2017.

Since his return to stage Tim starred in the ABC comedy series Squinters and appeared as Friar Tuck in the Hollywood release of Robin Hood. He also starred in UPRIGHT, the award winning eight-part drama series which he co-wrote with The Chaser’s Chris Taylor, actor-writers Leon Ford and Kate Mulvaney, and co-produced with Lingo Pictures for Foxtel and Sky UK.

In November 2020, Tim released his first studio solo album Apart Together. Described as “crisply observed and tenderly considered” in The Independent, the album reached #3 in the ARIA charts. On the eve of the release Tim and his band streamed a live performance of the full album to a worldwide audience and critical acclaim.

Photo credit – Damian Bennett

2019 UK PRESS REVIEWS FOR BACK:

“Even when you think you know what’s coming, Minchin retains a remarkable knack for staying ahead, with verbal shimmies and tonal feints” ***** The i paper

“A triumphant comeback, a three-hour spectacular” The Guardian

“Spectacular […] A rare example of a long-awaited return that has been worth the long-await” **** The Times

“More music gig than stand-up set. Except that rock lyrics are never, ever this funny” **** Evening Standard “Roof raising return” **** The Sunday Telegraph

30 Nov – 05 Dec – “Christmas Fayre Week” buy original gifts by local artists and crafts people.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year.

VisitBlackpool announced today that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 3 September and run until Monday 3 January, 2022.

The two-month extension is intended to give the resort’s hard-hit tourism industry an added boost with the COVID-19 pandemic expected to cause further disruption over the first few months of the year.
It was also revealed today that the winter extension will be complemented by a significantly enhanced, resort-wide Christmas offer.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “Although last year’s extension was disrupted by tier restrictions and a second lockdown, all of the evidence showed that there was a huge appetite for the public to visit the Illuminations in a safe and enjoyable way.

“We know from the all of the positive feedback that we received that, amid so much gloom, the Illuminations provided a much-needed tonic to so many people.

“We are making this decision early so that our businesses can start to plan for the extended season. At the same time, we are planning a comprehensive package of themed shows, events and attractions to give visitors plenty of reasons to come to Blackpool over the festive season.”

More details about the Christmas offer will be revealed in the coming weeks. It has already been announced that Friends Festive Live will be coming to the Winter Gardens for two weeks in November and that Strictly judge Shirley Ballas will star in the Cinderella panto at the Opera House in December.

Plans for the annual Illuminations Switch-On ceremony on Friday 3 September will also be unveiled over the coming months. Last year, the event was presented as a virtual show in association with MTV with seven of the UK’s Corona Heroes pulling the famous switch.

For more information on Blackpool Illuminations, including 2021 Switch-On times

Click HERE for more information

30 Nov – 05 Dec – “Christmas Fayre Week” buy original gifts by local artists and crafts people.

Lytham Heritage  Group was established in 1987 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Ancient Parish of Lytham, which includes Lytham, Saltcotes, Ansdell, Fairhaven, Heyhouses, Kilgrimol and St Annes.

The Group with its large and active membership, regularly presents exhibitions and speakers.

The Heritage Centre currently comprises two exhibition rooms and a reception area on the ground floor, and an office/archive on the first floor.

They have a fantastic varied range of exhibitions at the Lytham Heritage Centre, based at 2 Henry Street, Lytham and hope to see you in 2021.

Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

Free Admission 11m – 4pm. All are welcome, wheelchair and dog friendly. For information please contact marissa@memorylanefairs.com.

When the beautiful Princess awakes on her 16th Birthday she has the whole world at her feet; her loving father the King, her best friend Muddles, a handsome Prince she’s madly in love with and a life full of adventure ahead of her… but the wicked and jealous Carabosse has other ideas and curses her to sleep for 100 years!

Can the Kingdom be saved? Will true love win the day? And can the Princess be woken in time for an epic Birthday celebration?? To find out join us deep in the tangled forest for this fantastical tale full of fairies, dragons, bravery and enchantment.

  Featuring all of the best-loved panto shenanigans with an abundance of laughter, dance and music along with dazzling scenery and costumes, spectacular special effects and plenty of audience interaction, this is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family to enjoy!

Schools Shows – 1 Free ticket with every 10 purchased

Group Bookings – £13.00 Per person for parties over 10

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year.

VisitBlackpool announced today that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 3 September and run until Monday 3 January, 2022.

The two-month extension is intended to give the resort’s hard-hit tourism industry an added boost with the COVID-19 pandemic expected to cause further disruption over the first few months of the year.
It was also revealed today that the winter extension will be complemented by a significantly enhanced, resort-wide Christmas offer.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “Although last year’s extension was disrupted by tier restrictions and a second lockdown, all of the evidence showed that there was a huge appetite for the public to visit the Illuminations in a safe and enjoyable way.

“We know from the all of the positive feedback that we received that, amid so much gloom, the Illuminations provided a much-needed tonic to so many people.

“We are making this decision early so that our businesses can start to plan for the extended season. At the same time, we are planning a comprehensive package of themed shows, events and attractions to give visitors plenty of reasons to come to Blackpool over the festive season.”

More details about the Christmas offer will be revealed in the coming weeks. It has already been announced that Friends Festive Live will be coming to the Winter Gardens for two weeks in November and that Strictly judge Shirley Ballas will star in the Cinderella panto at the Opera House in December.

Plans for the annual Illuminations Switch-On ceremony on Friday 3 September will also be unveiled over the coming months. Last year, the event was presented as a virtual show in association with MTV with seven of the UK’s Corona Heroes pulling the famous switch.

For more information on Blackpool Illuminations, including 2021 Switch-On times

Click HERE for more information

A brand new production of The Cher Show will open next year, with book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, Peter and the Starcatcher), direction by Arlene Phillips (Saturday Night Fever, Starlight Express, Grease), choreography by Oti Mabuse (two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion) and costume design by Gabriella Slade (Six, In The Heights, Spice World 2019 Tour). The tour will head to the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 31 May 2022 – Saturday 04 June 2022.

A brand new production of The Cher Show will open next year, with book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, Peter and the Starcatcher), direction by Arlene Phillips (Saturday Night Fever, Starlight Express, Grease), choreography by Oti Mabuse (two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion) and costume design by Gabriella Slade (Six, In The Heights, Spice World 2019 Tour). The tour will head to the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 31 May 2022 – Saturday 04 June 2022.

RESCHEDULED FROM 2021

Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi, Duran Duran and Snow Patrol will headline Lytham Festival 2022.

Lytham Festival will take place in the Main Proms Arena on Lytham Green from Wednesday 29 June to Sunday 03 July.

Wednesday 29 June will see rapidly rising international star Lewis Capaldi headline the Main Proms Arena. It’s been a meteoric rise for the Scottish singer-songwriter. This year alone has seen his number one single Someone You Loved nominated at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and it then won the 2020 Brit Award of the same title. Earlier this year his single Hold Me While You Wait was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award and Capaldi also won the 2020 Brit Award for Best New Artist.

Indie rockers Snow Patrol are the Thursday night headliners. With a 25-year career they have racked up an impressive number of accolades including more than 17 million global album sales and an Ivor Novello award. Their 2006 monster hit single Chasing Cars went on to become UK radio’s most played song of the 21^st Century.

Friday 1 July will see a headlining set from British music icons Duran Duran. Since first storming onto the pop scene in 1981 Duran Duran have sold more than 100 million records, had 18 American hit singles, 21 UK Top 20 tunes and have continued to perform to huge concert audiences around the world.

Consistently fusing art, technology, fashion and a signature sense of style with their unique and infectious brand of music, singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor have proven themselves timeless.

Saturday 2 July is to be confirmed

Lytham Festival will close on Sunday 3 July night and will see international superstar Lionel Richie headline as he will perform hits from his extensive and much-loved repertoire spanning decades, all the way from the Commodores to the present day. His music is part of the fabric of pop music and Richie has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and four-time Grammy Awards winner.

For more information go to www.lythamfestival.com

LYTHAM FESTIVAL 29 June – 03 July 2021

Weds – Lewis Capaldi 

Thurs – Snow Patrol

Fri – Duran Duran

Sat – tbc

Sun – Lionel Richie