What’s On 30-01-12
Current events in Lancashire
Nightclubs
Wednesday, Jan 30
Northwest Big Student Night
The North West’s number one indie/alternative club night. Every Wednesday. 10pm - 3am. Admission: £5 NUS/£6 others. Lava & Ignite, Church Street, Preston. Tel: 01772 252882.
Pubs / Clubs
Wednesday, Jan 30
Pete & Lynda’s Open Mic/Band Night
Full PA, drums and backline provided. Bands, musicians and vocalist welcome. Last Wednesday of every month. 8 - 12pm. Free admission. The Red Lion, Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston. Tel: 07821 293655.
Thursday, Jan 31
Pete & Lynda’s Open Mic Night
Instruments and PA set-up provided. Every Thursday. 8.30 - 11.30pm. Free admission. The Wheatsheaf, Croston Road, Leyland, Preston. Tel: 07821 293655.
Acoustic Open Mic
Every First Thursday of the Month. 8-11pm. The New Britannia, Heatley Street, Preston.
Friday, Feb 1
Comedy Night
Gear up for another great evening of stand up comedy at the ACE Centre’s monthly comedy night, featuring 3 great comedians and an MC! 8.15pm. Every First Friday of the month. Tickets: From £7 ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson, Burnley. Tel: 0844 8884406.
Monday, Feb 4
Bagpipes Of Fun And Fine Food
A Burns Night three-course special meal on Friday, January 25 and Scottish specials running from January 21 to January 31. Daily. The Ship, High Street, Elswick, Preston. Tel: 01995 672777.
Dance
Wednesday, Jan 30
Ballroom & Latin Dance Class
All proceeds to charity. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Admission: £1 (inc. tea & biscuits). St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre, Chapel Street, Preston. Tel: 01772 259085.
Line Dancing With Ann and Carole
Every Wednesday. Beginners 7.30 - 8.30pm; intermediate 8.30 - 10.30pm. Lonsdale Club, Fulwood Hall Lane, Fulwood, Preston. Tel: 01772 712231.
Tea Dancing
Learn new dances with old friends and dance old dances with new friends. All welcome. Every Wednesday. 2pm. St Andrews Church Hall, Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston. Tel: 01772 617010.
Daily Dance Classes
DanceFusion
Salsa, modern jive and line dancing, classes in Hoghton, Longton and Leyland. Beginner and intermediate classes. Preston. Tel: 01772 620195.
Exhibitions
Thursday, Jan 31
Open to the Public
A project by artists Katja van Driel and Wouter Osterholt which explores the potential of empty buildings to create new types of access to the city. 11am. Unit 12, Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road, Preston. Tel: 01772 905102.
Miscellaneous
Monday, Feb 4
Give it some welly!
Donate your unwanted, worn-out wellies to be transformed into miniature gardens or bird feeders. 9.30am to 5pm (4.30pm during December and January). Two ‘Winter Welly Warmer’ walks will also be taking place on 10 and 27 January, from 10.30am-12.30pm. RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve, Carnforth. Tel: 01524 701601.
Leisure
Wednesday, Jan 30
Yoga with Maria
Yoga - Stretch and relax. Drop in class. Every Wednesday 6.30-8pm. Tickets: £4.500 Moss Side Community Centre, off Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Preston. Tel: 07742170324.
Hobbies
Wednesday, Jan 30
Monthly Book Club
We get together over a meal, wine and coffee and discuss the latest book we have read. We always find many different viewpoints and have a good laugh! First Wednesday of every month. Deli Med, Winckley Street, opp Pizza Express, Preston. Tel: 01772 204777.
Market Kitchen
Cookery demonstration. Watch our experts, taste the food, seek advice and collect your free recipe card. 11am-1pm. Stall 71, Indoor Market, Preston. Tel: 01772 906048.
Preston Bridge Club
We welcome players of all standards and have lessons for beginners as well as practice and supervised play for the less experienced. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 7.05pm. Monday afternoon 1pm. St Walburge’s Gardens, Weston Street, Preston. Tel: 01772 720060.
The Zone Youth Club - for 11-18 year olds with a disability
Make new friends, try new things and have new experiences. Experienced staff who listen. Access to vehicles for trips out. Time to RELAX AND HAVE FUN! Open term time and during school holidays. Tickets: £1 for each hour attended. 218 Tulketh Road, Preston. Tel: 01772 732313.
New Longton Artists
Visiting speakers, demonstration & painting evenings with a supportive group. New members welcome. Meet every Weds. Visit www.newlongtonartists.co.uk for more information. 7.30 - 10pm. New Longton Village Hall, Boundary Close, New Longton. Tel: 01772 745520.
Luncheon Club
Meet every Wednesday. 12noon. Admission: £2 for a two-course meal. The Salvation Army Centre, Harrington Street, (off Adelphi Street), Preston. Tel: 01772 555425.
The A59 Club
Social club for single, separated, divorced and widowed friends, aged over 40. Different events weekly. Meet every Weds. Visit www.TheA59Club.btik.com 7.30pm. Admission: 50p. The Bonny Inn, Ribchester Road, Clayton-Le Dale. Tel: 01200 422361.
Chorley Shukokai Karate Club
Every Wednesday and Saturday. Open to ages 5+. 6 - 7pm. Bateman Hall, Sagar Street, Eccleston, Chorley. Tel: 07854 270569.
New zumba gold class
Get warmed up for winter with this exhilarating fitness class for the ‘young at heart’ or those starting out on their journey to a healthier life. 1.30-2.30pm. Tickets: £3 per class New Longton Village Hall, Boundary Close, New Longton, Preston. Tel: 07920 281935.
Vera’s Yoga Class
Very experienced tutor, all abilities welcome. Every Monday. 7.15pm-9pm. Galloway’s, Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Preston, Preston. Tel: 01772 315373.
Poker Night
Join our Texas Hold’em Poker tournament and then continue playing our other tables for further Cash Prizes. All Self Deal. Complimentary Sandwiches. 7.30pm. Bar till midnight. School Lane Club Limited, St Aidans Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston. Tel: 01772 698105.
Line Dancing With Pamela
Improvers and Upwards. Friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 7.30-10.30pm. Lea Club, Blackpool Road, Ashton, Preston. Tel: 01772 681733.
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