Everything you need to know about Lancashire Encounter 2016

Lancashire Encounter Festival promises to be packed with performances, workshops and quirky installations.
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The event is due to start on Friday, September 23, 2016 and will run until Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Here a quick event guide to Lancashire Encounter 2016:

Friday 23 September - 7pm-10pm

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Festival at a glance

'Light Migrations''On the Edge Of A Rising Tide'CHUTNEY in the StreetRed RoseTravellers TalesPreston Creative PartnershipThe Theatre Ballads

Saturday 24 September - 11am-10pm

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Circus ZyairAn Alien Robot Stole my iPigGold Thread Bobbins Screen Printing WorkshopsThe Freak Show feat Crystal VisionLOL MomentsThe Marvellous Imaginary MenageriePrideDJ and MusicForest BazzaarCore (part 1)Artfull's Paper Extravaganza'Puppet Improv''Signed Voices''On the Edge of A Rising Tide'Blaze LoungePass by Hawk Dance The South Asian ArtsThe WheelhouseSeptember Theatre Club'In Skrikers Footsteps 2'Light and DarkRed RoseThe Theatre BalladsWooley ThinkingBrace YourselfProcession of Light

Sunday 25 September - 9am-5pm

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Festival at a glance

Circus ZyairGold Thread Bobbins Screen Printing WorkshopsK-stockCombat-a-thon - CANCELLEDThe Marvellous Imaginary MenagerieCommunity ExpoPUSHForest Bazzaar'Puppet Improv'Artfull's Paper Extravaganza'Signed Voices'Blaze LoungePass by Hawk DanceSouth Asian ArtsThe Wheelhouse'September' Theatre ClubRun Preston"In Skriker's Footsteps 2"Light and DarkRed RoseShort story slamOnce Around the SunThe Curious Sole of Luna CobblerWooley Thinking"History of the Music Halls"Boylesque WorkshopBrohemia- "The World Within"

Road Closures

Here are all the road closure from Friday 23 September until Sunday 25 September 2016. Original information can be found on the Preston City Council website.

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Lancaster RoadFrom Thursday 22 September (12.01am) to Tuesday 27 September (03.00am) from its junction with Lord Street to its junction with Church Street

Birley StreetFrom Thursday 22 September (12.01am) to Tuesday 27 September (03.00am)

Jacson StreetFrom Thursday 22 September (12.01am) to Tuesday 27 September (03.00am)

Cannon Street From Thursday 22 September (12.01am) to Tuesday 27 September (03.00am)

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Guild Hall StreetFrom Thursday 22 September (12.01am) to Tuesday 27 September (03.00am)

Surgeons Court From Thursday 22 September (12.01am) to Tuesday 27 September (03.00am)From its junction with Fox Street to its junction with Lune Street

Short duration road closures

There will also be a number of shorter duration road closures during this weekend's events.

Cheapside

Cheapside will be closed during the following days and times:Friday 23 September 2016 - 6.00pm - 9.30pm Saturday 24 September 2016 - 10.00am – 11.59pm Sunday 25 September 8.00am – 6.00pm

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The closure of Cheapside will have a knock on affect on access to:

Market StreetEarl StreetOrchard StreetAnchor CourtFriargate - from its junction with Cheapside to its junction with Ringway

Fishergate

A closure will also be in place along Fishergate firstly to facilitate a performance and secondly to ensure that traffic congestion doesn’t become a problem in this area due to the increased number of people expected to travel into the City Centre for the festival.

This closure will be in place during the following times:Friday 23 September - 6.00pm - 9.30pmSaturday 24 September - 4.00pm - 11.59pmSunday 25 September - 4.00pm - 7.00pm

Delivery issues

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We are aware that some of the closures are for an extended period of time and will likely have an impact on the delivery schedule for businesses located on the affected roads.

In the first instance we would ask businesses to look at the feasibility of delivery vehicles parking outside of the affected area and carrying any deliveries to the business. However this may not be practical depending on the goods being delivered, in these instances please contact Richard Baxter on 01772 903663 and we will look into the possibility of scheduling delivery access. (no later than Wednesday 21 September)

Procession of Light road closures

As part of the Lancashire Encounter festival a procession of light will take place Saturday 24 September 2016.

Preston City Council is working closely with partners to ensure an uninterrupted journey for the Procession and the safety of spectators and participants. To facilitate the Procession additional road closures will be in place on Saturday evening.