Music, magic, dragons and stories at nature reserve
Brockholes, at junction 31 of the M6 at Samlesbury, is hosting a three-day festival, starting on Saturday.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust site will host a range of live performances, including magic shows, storytelling and music.
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Hide AdActs include poet Dommy B, Preston street magician Magi‘Chris and the Bard of Bowland William Michael Neary. Alternative folk band Crossbill, three-piece blues band Smokehouse Slim and the Whiskey Kiss and classic violinist Tom Woolsgrove will all perform live.
SATURDAY, MAY 3:
Rhyme & Reasoning (11am-11.50am, £4 per person/£12 family of four, 2+2).
Join us for story telling in rhyme! Starring William Michael Neary, Dean Fraser and special guests Tarquin Scott and Irene Flack.
Live Music (2pm-3pm, £4 per person/£12 family of four, 2+2).
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Hide AdPerforming will be flamenco guitarist Tom Metcalfe, folk singer Nora Devaney, Manchester performer Lomax and Preston alternative folk band Crossbill.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
The Dragon who Hates Poetry, with Dommy B (2pm-3pm, £6 per person/£18 family of four, 2+2). Armed with only a pen and a paper, Dommy B needs YOUR help to bring this fearful dragon’s reign to an end. A fun show full of laughs, lyrics and lots of joining in.
MONDAY, MAY 5
Magi’Chris (11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per person/£12 family of four, 2+2). Preston’s favourite street magician Chris Woodworth, better known as Magi’Chris, performs live!
Renowned for the way he connects with people, fun, laughter and wonder are guaranteed.
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Hide AdLive Music (2pm-3pm, £4 per person/£12 family of four, 2+2).
The Bank Holiday weekend is rounded off with another quality session featuring the best local music talent.
On the bill are singer/songwriters James Todd and Annie Tilley, as well as classical violinist Tom Woolsgrove and the three-piece Preston blues band, Smokehouse Slim & The Whiskey Kiss.
To book call 01772 872000 or e-mail [email protected].