The Long good weekend
The two-day festival, organised by South Ribble Council’s Western Parishes Neighbourhood Forum in partnership with the Creative Network, will see live acts perform at venues across the village – everywhere from pubs to
cafes, restaurants, churches and even estate agents.
There’ll also be a packed programme of events , including craft demonstrations, a Saturday sing-along, Indian cookery classes, an art exhibition, afternoon teas and a fashion show.
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decorating while having the chance to meet officers from Lancashire Fire and Rescue.
The wristbands cost £5 and buy entry to the full programme of live acts and events planned across today, and tomorrow, Saturday.
The live music will range from pop to 50s rock n’ roll, jazz and blues, instrumental funk, choirs, French folk
music and absolutely everything in-between.
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Hide AdCoun Phil Smith said: “Both Leyland Live and Penwortham Live have proven extremely popular with thousands of people turning out every year.
“The festivals showcase the very best of local
musical talent and really do offer something for everyone and all tastes.
“It’s a real chance for communities to come together and enjoy the wide range of entertainment while supporting our fantastic local businesses and giving them a welcome boost.”
Wristbands can be bought from all participating venues, a full list and more information can be found at www.facebook.com/longtonlive.
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The monthly Longton market will also be open today between 10am and 2pm.
Today
The Black Bull Pub
7pm: Tickety Boo
8pm: Michelle Dowbekin
9pm: Ryan & Craig
10pm: James Christy
The Dolphin Pub
7pm: The Midge Project
8pm: Cobbro
9pm: Secret People
10pm: Mog Stanley
The Golden Ball Pub
7pm: The Heavenly Brothers
8pm: Hot Water
9pm: Boxwood
10pm: Ryan & Craig
Garsides Estate Agents
7pm: Connor Banks
8pm: Alan & Janet Burns
9pm: Verity Kinnon
Longton Library
7pm: Hannah Prosser & Melissa Baydemir
8pm: Open Mic
9pm: Searching for Matthew
10pm: Andy Prosser
Longton Methodist Church
7pm: Chorley Gleemen
8pm: Brian Hobbs
9pm: Connor Banks
10pm: Alan & Janet Burns
Longton Sports & Social Club
7pm: Tin Bird
8pm: The Well Dressed Gentlemen
9pm: Rythm Alley
10pm: Repeater
The Orchid Café
7pm: Andy Oliver
8pm: Hungry Bentley
9pm: Tickety Boo
10pm: Brian Hobbs
Porcini’s Restaurant
7pm: Lindsay Marie
8pm: Sara Creeney
9pm: Catherine Sullivan
10pm: Michelle Dowbekin
The Ram’s Head Pub
7pm: Catherine Sullivan
8pm: James Christy
9pm: The Heavenly Brothers
10pm: Sara Creeney
The Red Lion Pub
7pm: Electric Ocean & Josh
Murrison
8pm: Jonny Oates Band
9pm: Tin Bird
10pm: The Yard Dogs
St Andrew’s Church
7pm: The Longton Victory
Memorial Choir
8pm: Andy Oliver
9pm: The KTB Choir
10pm: Hungry Bentley
St Andrew’s Church Hall
7pm: Verity Kinnon
8pm: Longton Players
9pm: Hungry Bentley
10pm: Well Dressed Gentlemen
Tomorrow
The Black Bull Pub
7pm: The Heavenly Brothers
8pm: Catherine Sullivan
9pm: Rodger’s Codgers
10pm: Drive
The Dolphin Pub
7pm: Josh Murrison
8pm: The Floyd Band
9pm: Sound Effect
10pm: Spoilt Boys & Gypsies
Longton Scout Hut
7pm: Hannah Prosser & Melissa Baydemir
8pm: Andy Prosser
9pm: Millie-Mae Hill
10pm: Tickety Boo
Longton Library
7pm: Guests of the Earth
8pm: Open Mic
9pm: Jonny Oates
10pm: Andy Prosser
Longton Methodist Church
7pm: S R Concert Band
8pm: Katy Bradley
9pm: Tom Robinson & Dean Fraser
10pm: TBD
Longton Sports & Social Club
7pm: Drive
8pm: Secret People
9pm: Mog Stanley
10pm: Ryan & Craig
Orchid Café
7pm: Lindsay Marie
8pm: Queen of Calamity
9pm: The Heavenly Brothers
10pm: Michelle Dowbekin
Porcini’s Restaurant
7pm: Tin Bird
8pm: Michelle Dowbekin
9pm: Alan & Janet Burns
10pm: Frank Patterson
The Ram’s Head Pub
7pm: Tickety Boo
8pm: Credo
9pm: Ryan & Craig
10pm: Tin Bird
St Andrew’s Church
7pm: Andrew Clelland
8pm: Gathered Voices
9pm: Frank Patterson
10pm: Katy Bradley
St Andrew’s Church Hall
7pm: Alan & Janet Burns
8pm: Longton Players
9pm: Fabulous Females
10pm: Catherine Sullivan