As it's Blue Monday, here are some reasons to be cheerful about the year ahead in Lancashire
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jan 2019, 06:54 GMT
Updated 21st Jan 2019, 07:59 GMT
Today is Blue Monday - the most depressing day of the year - thanks to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold and dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills.
But even though the most miserable day in the year is upon us, fear not, there are lots of things to look forward to in the year ahead.Here is a guide to some of the biggest and best:
As it's Blue Monday, here's some reasons to be cheerful about the year ahead in Lancashire
The Guild Hall in Preston will once again welcome many of snookers biggest names for the Coral Players Championship.
The world ranking event will run from March 4 to 10 at the city centre venue.
It will feature the leading 16 players on the 2018/19 season one year ranking list.
Eggs are rolled down the slopes at Avenham Park every Easter Monday, to signify the rolling away of the stone from Christs tomb.
The event also features an Easter Bonnet competition, Lancashire food and drink and plenty of entertainments for a full day out.
The event will run from 10am to 4pm, with the first egg roll at 11am.
This Bank Holiday event showcases over 50 artisan producers.
The festival will run from midday to 6pm. Free admission and free parking.
