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10 picks around Barton (Preston), from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
1at The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Non-members are also invited to enter. A great day to see many rare classic cars, buses and trucks. And a chance to seek out stunning historical exhibits in the museum.
2at Hesketh Bank Community Centre
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3at Hesketh Bank Community Centre
25 July 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Back Hall-1-Ellis Suite (120)
4at Hesketh Bank Community Centre
25 July 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Back Hall-1-Ellis Suite (120)
5at Lytham Hall
Sunday 26th July 2026 Join us on Sunday 26th July for a special fundraising event in support of Lytham Hall restoration project. Our marquee will be located on the North Lawn, packed with an exciting selection of treasures including: Crockery & pottery China figurines Pewter items Memorabilia Fancy goods and much more! With bargains galore, you're sure to find something special while helping a great cause. As an added attraction, a number of classic cars will be stopping by for a few hours as part of their journey via Maghull, Merseyside, making this a fantastic day out for collectors, enthusiasts, and families alike. Sunday 26th July 10:30am – 3:00pm North Lawn Marquee Please come along, support Lytham Hall.
6at Lytham Hall
Sunday 26th July 2026 Join us on Sunday 26th July for a special fundraising event in support of Lytham Hall restoration project. Our marquee will be located on the North Lawn, packed with an exciting selection of treasures including: Crockery & pottery China figurines Pewter items Memorabilia Fancy goods and much more! With bargains galore, you're sure to find something special while helping a great cause. As an added attraction, a number of classic cars will be stopping by for a few hours as part of their journey via Maghull, Merseyside, making this a fantastic day out for collectors, enthusiasts, and families alike. Sunday 26th July 10:30am – 3:00pm North Lawn Marquee Please come along, support Lytham Hall.
7SATURDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER From 5PM–9PM, it’s karaoke chaos with DJ Nathan! Singalong anthems, dancefloor bangers, and the kind of energy that turns “just one drink” into losing your voice by midnight. Whether you’re a shower singer, karaoke king, hen party menace, stag-do superstar, or just here for the cocktails and questionable dance moves, this one’s for you. Karaoke with DJ Nathan 2 FOR 1 Cocktails Big tunes, big laughs, messy vibes Perfect for birthdays, stags, hens & weekend chaos Bring your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to absolutely butcher your favourite songs with confidence. Early doors. Late regrets. Saturday sorted.
8SATURDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT LOUDER From 5PM–9PM, it’s karaoke chaos with DJ Nathan! Singalong anthems, dancefloor bangers, and the kind of energy that turns “just one drink” into losing your voice by midnight. Whether you’re a shower singer, karaoke king, hen party menace, stag-do superstar, or just here for the cocktails and questionable dance moves, this one’s for you. Karaoke with DJ Nathan 2 FOR 1 Cocktails Big tunes, big laughs, messy vibes Perfect for birthdays, stags, hens & weekend chaos Bring your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to absolutely butcher your favourite songs with confidence. Early doors. Late regrets. Saturday sorted.
9We are open every Saturday morning at Ash Grove Shops for anyone who needs a little extra help. Come along to see some friendly faces and collect some food to keep you going for a few days. We ask for a small donation of £2 to help cover some of our costs, but the food you receive will be worth much more than this. We welcome donations too. These can be dropped off whilst we are open on a Saturday morning. We accept long life food (e.g. tins and packets) and financial donations. We are grateful for support from New Ground, Awards for All, local churches, community organisations and many individuals.
10We run a free film night upstairs in the Pyramid Room on the last Friday of every month from 7pm . Snacks and refreshments are provided and you do not need to book in advance to attend - just show up on the day. Donations to help with our running costs are greatly appreciated, but are not at all compulsory. We try to show a wide variety of films from all over the world, both classics and contemporary releases, but always with a theme we feel relevant to our religion and ethos of equality for all, or relevant to contemporary social issues. Though the films we show often cover serious topics, our film nights are always laid back and we encourage anyone to attend - our main aim is to bring people together for an inexpensive evening all can enjoy. The film for this month will be the amazing 20th Century Women (2016), directed by Mike Mills. Join us from 7pm on Friday 25th July to see it with us. Please see the schedule below for our film listings for to July-November 2025.
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