Find local groups, clubs and societies engaged in art, drama, theatre, music, dance, photography, film, and more.
Groups in alphabetical order:Adult Disability ArtsDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Adult disability drama for people with learning difficulties.
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Smith Pam, Treasurer
TELEPHONE: 01772 782007
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Membership is open to Volunteers and clients.
We meet on 19.30 Thursdays during term-time.
Black Cat Art ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:Provides classes to enable both beginners and more advanced students to express and develop their talents in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
CONTACT NAME:Jan Fell
TELEPHONE:Jan Fell on 01257 411850 or 07738001517
ADDRESS: Unit 13b ARTAZ STUDIO Creative Foundation' Coppull Enterprise centre, Mill Lane, Coppull, Lancashire
EMAIL:
janfell@hotmail.comWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: easy parking access, ground floor studio,Come & enjoy an evening of creativity and develop your own personal skills, Painting, drawing sketchbooks, portfolio. Classes Thurs eves 7pm - 9pm
BDP Music SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote classical music in the Preston area
CONTACT NAME: Mr K Scott, Chairman
TELEPHONE: 01772 253545
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
Keith@keithscott.demon.co.uk WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Classical music recitals in Lancashire.
8 recitals between September and April each year.
Venue: Grenfell Baines Gallery, Vernon Street, Preston
Broughton PlayersDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Local drama group which puts on plays at the playhouse
CONTACT NAME: Mys W Tagg
TELEPHONE: 01772 312447
ADDRESS: 24 Pear Tree Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JP
EMAIL:
alex.tagg@virgin.netWEBSITE:
www.prestonplayhouse.comOTHER INFORMATION: Play productions in October, February and May. One Act Theatre Festival in June. Social events throughout the year.
Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (CADOS)DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To encourage appreciation of live theatre, music and dance.
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Joan Adaway, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01257 264052
ADDRESS: Dole Lane, CHORLEY, PR7 2RL
EMAIL:
horleylt@aol.comWEBSITE:
www.chorleylittletheatre.comOTHER INFORMATION: Live shows, including plays, musicals and pantomime. Youth theatre productions.
Chorley and District Choral SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Janet Clough, Honorary Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01704 822709
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: 50 voices. Concerts 4 times a year Call Mrs Kay on 01772 445185 for Xmas concert tickets. Venue for meetings: Hollinshead St. United Reformed Church, Chorley
Chorley Film SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To keep film alive in a town with no cinema.
CONTACT NAME: Mr Chris Collison Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01257 276663 / 07960 245440
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
info@chorleyfilm.co.uk WEBSITE:
www.chorleyfilm.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Chorley Little Theatre, monthly on Sunday evenings. Approx £3 per film X 12 films. We also put on silent film evenings.
Chorley Photographic SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Improving members knowledge and skill regarding photography through lectures, practical activities and competitions. Promoting photography generally by running competitions open to the general public. Exhibitions of member's work.
CONTACT NAME: Mr Maurice Houghton Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01257 271507
ADDRESS: 3 Hampton Close, Chorley, PR7 1NA
EMAIL:
maurice.houghton@btopenworld.comWEBSITE:
www.chorleyphotographicsociety.co.uk OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St James Bowling Club, Eaves Lane, Chorley on Mondays at 8pm. We also havepublic exhibitions, open evenings.
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Irish Musicians Association) Preston BranchDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Our aim is to promote Irish traditional Music, song and dance, and language. We are open to all. We promote our aims by running regular sessions, occasional ceilis, music and dance classes.
CONTACT NAME: Peter Savage
TELEPHONE: 01254 830331
ADDRESS: 20 Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8RX
EMAIL:
PJPIOBAIRE@aol.comWEBSITE:
www.prestoncomhaltas.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Weekly: Music Class every Wednesday in school term
7-30 to 9pm venue St.Maria Gorretti's primary school, Gammul Lane, Ribbleton, Preston. Set Dancing Class every Tuesday from 7-30 at St. Anthony Club,Cadley Causeway.
Farington Art GroupDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Enjoyment and appreciation of art, painting and sketching
CONTACT NAME: Mr Doug Barber Secretary
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: 31 Laburnum Avenue, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5AY
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.south-ribble.com/faringtonOTHER INFORMATION: Meet 19.30 every Thursday during school term time.
Annual exhibition held in August. Eight demonstrations by professionals every year.
Friends of the Harris Museum and Art GalleryDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To support and promte the Harris Museum & Art Gallery by organising events and visits
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Lucie Whalley Honorary Secretary
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: c/o Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PP
EMAIL:
harris.museum@preston.gov.ukWEBSITE:
www.friendsoftheharris.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Various meetings, events and visits are arranged thoughout the year
Friends of the Lancashire Student Symphony OrchetrasDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The FLSSO exists to support the Lancashire Youth Orchestra and the Lancashire Schools Synphony Orchestra by raising and providing funds for various projects. All parents of orchestral members, are automatically members of the FLSSO
CONTACT NAME: Mrs M R Birtle, Vice President
TELEPHONE: 01254 852883
ADDRESS: 5 Daub Hall Lane, Hoghton, PRESTON
EMAIL:
mrbirtle@hotmail.comWEBSITE:
www.lsso.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Rehersals are held at St Michael's High School, Chorley.
Goosnargh Theatre GroupDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The group undertake amateur performances
CONTACT NAME: Mrs J Burn, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 782961
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
joolikit@aol.comWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Greens Dance CentreDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To teach adults and children ballroom, latin american, disco, rock and roll dancing. Offer classes and tuition in a relaxed atmosphere and guarantee success.
CONTACT NAME: Mr Steven Green, Proprietor
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: Wilkinson Street, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5BP
EMAIL:
stevendenise@blueyonder.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.greensdance.co.uk OTHER INFORMATION: Meet various times Monday - Saturday
Dance classes, private tuition and social evenings
Membership is free to those who enrol on dance courses.
Gregson Lane Folk ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Folk club
CONTACT NAME: Graham Dixon
TELEPHONE: 01254 853929
ADDRESS: Gregson Lane Sports and Social Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton,
Near Preston, Lancs.
EMAIL:
troubleatmill@btinternet.com or
MD@prestonconcertband.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.gregsonlane.co.uk or
www.prestonconcertband.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet on alternate Thursdays at Gregson Lane Sports and Social Club.
Grimsargh PlayersDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: drama
CONTACT NAME: Mrs K B Longworth, Chairman
TELEPHONE: 01772 652353 (box office)
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
kathlongworth@fsmail.netWEBSITE:
www.prestonplayhouse.comOTHER INFORMATION: Rehearsals at Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Grimsargh. Performances at Playhouse Theatre, Preston.
Guild Players (Preston and District)DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Arts, drama
CONTACT NAME: Mrs C Woods Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 748194
ADDRESS: 74 Margaret Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9RU
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Venue is CVS, Lancaster Road, PRESTON
We meet at 13.30 - 16.00 on Fridays. Membership for the over 50s.
Harris Music ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Chamber music recitals
CONTACT NAME: Mrs J Izatt, Honorary Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 744714
ADDRESS: 5 Carlisle Avenue, Penwortham, PR1 0QP
EMAIL:
tom@gizatt.fsnet.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.costich.org.uk/hmcOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St John's Minster at 13.00-14.00 usually on the second Wednesday of the month
Hoghton Folk Dance GroupDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: folk dance
CONTACT NAME: Mrs C Cowgill
TELEPHONE: 01254 852907
ADDRESS: Hoghton Village Hall
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet on Tuesdays at 8pm.
Phone before any visit.
Hoghton Tower Preservation TrustDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Preservation of historic stately home.
CONTACT NAME: Melissa Westwood, Events Manager
TELEPHONE: 01254 852986
ADDRESS: Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0SH
EMAIL:
mail@hoghtontower.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.hoghtontower.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Home Start Chorley and South RibbleDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Volunteer support to young families offering friendship, support and practical help.
CONTACT NAME: Carole Lee, Senior Organiser
TELEPHONE: 01257 241636
ADDRESS: Chorley Youth and Community Centre, Lord Street, Chorley, PR6 0RF
EMAIL:
homestartchorley@btinternet.comWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Community Projects
Homestart PrestonDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: We offer support to families who have at least one child under five. This is achieved by carefully matching a suitable volunteer to the family for 3 hours each week. Providing practical and emotional support.
CONTACT NAME: Ann Gill, Senior Organiser
TELEPHONE: 01772 881331
ADDRESS: Unit 6, St Augustine's Avenham Centre, St Austin's Place, Preston, PR1 3YJ
EMAIL:
admin@homestart-preston.org.ukWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Hutton Art SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Painting classes, demonstrations, occasional workshops
CONTACT NAME: R Weight, Treasurer
TELEPHONE: 01772 612115
ADDRESS: Hutton Village Hall, Liverpool Road, Hutton
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Hutton Village Hall, every Thursday 19.30 - 21.30 except the third Thursday of the month.
For information about the classes please contact Dennis Edwards Tel 01772 612115.
Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic UnionDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME:
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.lcpu.orgOTHER INFORMATION: Demonstrations/Lectures/Workshops in Watercolour, Oils and Mixed Media. Life Drawing workshops monthly on a Saturday. Display of artwork (including ceramics) at Exhibitions throughout the year
Leyland Folk Dance ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Mrs J Cushing
TELEPHONE: 01772 433548
ADDRESS: 132 Towngate, Leyland, PR25 2LQ
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Moss Side Community Centre, Dunkirk Lane, Leyland at 19.30 Tuesdays except during the school summer.
Leyland Male Voice ChoirDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: D Robinson, Secretary
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: 130 Bristol Avenue, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GD
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet on Wednesday Evenings.
Leyland Photographic SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To stimulate people's interest in the art of photography. To assist in the development of photographic knowledge and skills so that they can produce photographic images which give pleasure to themselves and others.
CONTACT NAME: Fred Parkinson
TELEPHONE:01772 466719
ADDRESS:25 Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancs, PR5 4HA
EMAIL:
Fred-Waltonledale@blueyonder.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.leyland-photographic-society.co.uk other meetings held at Leyland and Farington Club Derby Street Leyland OTHER INFORMATION: Meet Wednesdays at 7.30. Our president is Felicity Appleton.
Little Players Drama SchoolDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To educate children and teens in theatre craft in a structured but fun environment.
CONTACT NAME: Deborah Carter
TELEPHONE: 01772 697100
ADDRESS: Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
EMAIL:
pdsschool@aol.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonplayhouse.comOTHER INFORMATION: There is also Summer School Theatre Productions that takes place in August for two weeks. A full scale production is put on at the end of the two weeks.
Live at WordenDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Platform for a variety of good quality 'LIVE' music
CONTACT NAME: Graham Dixon
TELEPHONE: 01254 853929
ADDRESS: Worden Arts Centre - Leyland
EMAIL: troubleatmill@btinterntet.com < mailto:MD@prestonconcertband.co.uk>
WEBSITE:
www.worden.ukart.com or
www.prestonconcertband.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Live music every other Thursday
Lodge Artists SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Painting, sketching as a hobby or interest and to provide inspiration and help to each other and to anyone new to any art media.
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Jean Hooper Chairman
TELEPHONE: 01772 316400
ADDRESS: 55 Peartree Avenue, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4NL
EMAIL:
DXJXBOND@aol.com (Mrs Joan bond, secretary)
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St. Chads Parish Centre, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, Wednesdays 7.45 p.m.
We have exhibitions, guest speakers, social events.
Longridge BandDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To ensure that this 150+ year band continues.
CONTACT NAME: Mr F Little, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 783998
ADDRESS: 26 Hoghton Road, Longidge, Preston, PR3 3UA
EMAIL:
fredlittle@longridge96.freeserve.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.longridgeband.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at the Durham Ox on Berry Lane in Longridge, Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm.
Penwortham St Leonards Gilbert and Sullivan groupDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To perform Gilbert and Sullivan opera for the entertainment and education of members and the public
CONTACT NAME: Mrs K S Green, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 07734566277
ADDRESS: 7 Brookside Close, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6PW
EMAIL:
snailnomore@bigfoot.comWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Rehearsal at St Leonards, Church Hall, Marshalls Brow, Penwortham, at 19.30 every Friday.
Annual production every May. Concert season during Autumn each year.
Preston Arts AssociationDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The association is an affiliation of local groups,
organisations and individuals interested in amateur and voluntary arts.
CONTACT NAME: Gwen Weiss
TELEPHONE: 01772 629770
ADDRESS: 15 Brampton Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6SG
EMAIL:
gwenweiss@btinternet.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonarts.comOTHER INFORMATION: Activities include: promoting an annual arts festival/ preparing a whats-on
guide/ compiling an arts newsletter (Preston Arts News (3 times per year)/ distributing small grants/ providing a forum for discussion and arts development.
Preston Arts SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To encourage the enjoyment, appreciation and practice of the visual arts and to develop acquaintance between amateur and professional artists
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Pam Potter, Chair Person
TELEPHONE: 01772 718144
ADDRESS: 47 Lower Bank Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8NT
EMAIL:
pampotter2003@aol.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonartsociety.our-info.org OTHER INFORMATION: 18.45 - 21.15 alternative Tuesdays at Queen's Drive Primary School for demonstrations, lectures and workshops. 13.00 - 16.30 usually 1 Saturday per month at Queen's School for Life Drawing Workshops (advertised through the season) We hold demonstrations/lectures/ displays and exhibitions throughout the year.
Preston Barbershop Harmony SingersDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: We sing at private or corporate functions by invitation. Within the chorus, there are barbershop quartets who meet additionally on separate nights to learn their own choice of songs and who sing at functions when available.
CONTACT NAME: Mr Chris Baylis
TELEPHONE: 07919450469
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
chris@pbhs.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.prestonbarbershop.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Preston Cecilian Choral ChoirDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Study and performance of classical and modern choral repertoire
CONTACT NAME: Mr J R Livesey MBE, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 338413
ADDRESS: 14 Coniston Drive, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4RN
EMAIL:
info@cecilians.org.ukWEBSITE:
www.cecilians.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, St Austin's Place, PRESTON, PR1 3YJ, 19.30 every Monday from September to June.
Preston Community Arts Project (PRESCAP)DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Prescap provides a platform and catalyst enabling people to explore, realise and value their full potential through creativity
CONTACT NAME: Ms Di Cuming Chief Executive
TELEPHONE: 01772 887785
Fax: 01772 558806
ADDRESS: PRESCAP, 5a Walton's Parade, Preston, PR1 8QT
EMAIL:
prescap@prescap.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.prescap.co.ukOTHER INFOR MATION:
Preston Concert BandDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Sue Hickey, Band Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 700991
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
secretary@prestonconcertband.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.prestonconcertband.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Preston Drama ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Mr Matthew E Butler, Club Secretary
TELEPHONE: 07707 371884
ADDRESS: Flat 2, 16 Rose Terrace, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston,
PR2 1EB
EMAIL:
matthew.butler3@btopenworld.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonplayhouse.comOTHER INFORMATION: Amateur dramatics. Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston. Five plays and one pantomime per year
Preston Embroiderers GuildDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote embroidery to the whole community
CONTACT NAME: Caroline
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
caroline.hampson@eu.effem.comWEBSITE:
www.embroiderersguild.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:We meet at Christ Church Parish Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PRESTON on the first Saturday of the month
We put on workshops, lectures and outings.
Preston Folk Dance ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Promotion and practice of traditional English Country Dancing, American Square dancing and Sword-dancing
CONTACT NAME: Mr Jeff Thomas, Honorary Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01257 791323
ADDRESS: Chapel House Farm, Chapel Lane, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4LZ
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Tulketh Road, Ashton and Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood Preston.
19.30 - 21.30 Wednesdays at St Andrews Infants School. Monday (once per month) 19.45 - 22.00 at Galloway Hall
Public dances are staged in Fulwood and Preston once per month on Saturdays between October and March each year
Partners are not necessary.
Preston Ladies Barbershop singersDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote and encourage good fellowship through close harmony singing.
CONTACT NAME: Ms L Walters, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 435968
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
lindasimmons_uk@yahoo.comWEBSITE:
www.redrosettes.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Leyland Junior Methodist School, Canberra Road, Leyland
on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m.
Preston Life DrawingDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Providing a weekly life drawing workshop for artists of all abillities
CONTACT NAME: David Crossley
TELEPHONE: 07815 676854
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
wetpaint42@hotmail.comWEBSITE:
http://www.lifeart.co.uk/prestonlifedrawing.phpOTHER INFORMATION: 7-9pm every Wed evening. Untutored and informal. Bring own easels, drawing boards, materials and refreshments. See web listing for further details.
Preston Movie MakersDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Pauline Harrison, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 729770
ADDRESS: William Wilding, Gallaway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood, Preston
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.prestonmoviemakers.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet from September to April on Thursdays at 19.45
We have guest speakers, competitions, club visits and practical nights.
Preston Musical Comedy SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Cheryl Nicholls
TELEPHONE:01772 864567
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.prestonmusicalcomedy.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Amateur Dramatic society performing 2 shows a year. All welcome.
Preston Opera DESCRIPTION/AIMS: To educate and entertain the public in operatic and musical arts by producing operas, operettas, operatic concerts and recitals.
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Rebecca Noblet
TELEPHONE: 01772 752488
ADDRESS: 64 Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR2 0SR
EMAIL:
rebeccanoblet@blueyonder.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.prestonopera.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Rehearsals are held at 7.30 pm every Thursday at Carey Baptist, Pole Street, Preston.
Preston Orpheus ChoirDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Mrs M C Duckworth, Publicity Officer
TELEPHONE: 01772 612857
ADDRESS: 21 Greengate, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5FH
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St. Pius Xth School, 200, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston at 19.45 on Tuesdays, from September to May.
Preston Photographic SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To provide a forum for amateur photographers to enjoy photography as a hobby
CONTACT NAME:Club Secretary: Mike Barnes
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: 32 Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0SR
EMAIL:
mike@thornyb.fsnet.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.prestonphotographicsociety.orgOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at the Function Room, Fulwood Conservative Club, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, 19.45 every Thursday from September to May
We have biennial exhibitions and regular competitions.
Preston Poets SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To provide opportunity for writing own poems; to provide constructive criticism; to give opportunity to listen and enjoy published poets work
CONTACT NAME: Mrs J Hayes, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 433674
ADDRESS: 26 Glamis Road, Leyland, PR25 4YP
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St Wilfred's Community Room, Chapel Street, Preston at 19.30 on the first Thursday of the month.
We have competitions, speakers, joint meetings with other writers groups and Preston Recorded Music Society.
Preston Recorded Music SocietyDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME:
TELEPHONE: 01772 611673
ADDRESS: 37 Holme Slack Lane, Preston, PR1 6EX
EMAIL:
stuartsillitoe@tiscali.co.ukWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: St George's Hall, St George's Street, Preston. We meet at 19.30 every Friday between mid September and mid May.
Quilters Guild of the British IslesDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the art, history, heritage and techniques of the crafts of patchwork, applique and quilting
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Jenny Willitts North Lancashire Rep
TELEPHONE: 01772 611673
ADDRESS: 10 Great Tunstead, Longton, Preston, PR4 5ZX
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.quiltersguild.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Railway correspondance and Travel Society (Preston branch)DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: General railway interest
CONTACT NAME: Mr Roger Sutcliffe, Indoor Fixture Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 493344
ADDRESS: 55 Irongate, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6UY
EMAIL:
rsutcliffe@blueyonder.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.rcts.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Rawstorne Singers of LongtonDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To perform the best of choral music in secular and Cathedral venues and to encourage the love of singing in harmony
CONTACT NAME: Miss Alison King, Secretary
TELEPHONE: 01772 462202
ADDRESS: 90 Bow Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR25 4YB
EMAIL:
rawstorne.singers@onmail.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.myspace.com/rawstornesingersOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St Oswald's RC Primary School, Chapel Lane, Longton
most Wednesdays from 19.30 - 21.30.
We put on local concerts and a variety of Cathedral services throughout the year plus an annual Summer Visit and touring holiday.
Royal Preston morris dancersDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: Rob Alty
TELEPHONE: 01772 612445
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
RoyalPreston@hotmail.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.royalpreston.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Practices are held at the Scout Hut in Chorley Old Road, Whittle-le-Woods on Wednesday evenings unless we are dancing out.
St Ambrose Players, LeylandDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Amateur Dramatics - Performing Plays, Musical, Pantomime
CONTACT NAME: Kath Creer
TELEPHONE: 01772 492417
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
contactus@stambroseplayers.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.stambroseplayers.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Rehearse at St Ambrose Church Hall, Moss Lane, Leyland every Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30pm.
Perform 4 shows a year so always in rehearsal for a production. We offer open auditions for our productions:
Trouble at' MillDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: folk music
TELEPHONE: 01254 853929
ADDRESS: 77 Hayfield Ave, The Village of Gregson Lane, Preston, PR5 0AX
EMAIL:
troubleatmill@btinternet.comWEBSITE:
www.troubleatmill.comOTHER INFORMATION:
United VoiceDESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME: James Loynes
TELEPHONE: 01257 279851
ADDRESS: United Voice Theatrical Ltd, 2 Linden Grove, Hartwood Park, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7BN
EMAIL:
jamesloynes@hotmail.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.unitedvoiceuk.comOTHER INFORMATION: United Voice Theatrical has existed as a singing organisation since March 2002. Since then the organisation has produced concert performances and theatrical productions under the direction of James Loynes. The success and acclaim that these productions have received and the response from everyone involved has been phenomenal and has been the deciding factor in taking United Voice to the next level.
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