Preston youngsters put their circus skills to the test at Chew's Yard workshop
Take a look at the cute snaps of Preston youngsters trying their hand at being clowns for the day.
Youngsters in Preston had the opportunity to put their circus skills to the test over the weekend.
On Sunday, August 23, Chew’s Yard in the city centre hosted a Circus Skills Workshop with Blackpool based children’s entertainer Adrian Catch.
During two separate sessions across the day, children from across Lancashire were invited to join the master circus performer for a fun-filled interactive circus skills workshop.
Adrian, who‘s an experienced juggler, clown, plate spinner and magicician, demonstrated a variety of circus skills before giving children the opportunity to have a go themselves using real circus equipment.
Chew’s Yard says the day saw plenty of circus-themed games, laughter and hands-on participation, offering “a fantastic chance for children to try something new, build confidence and discover the excitement of the circus in a fun and supportive environment”.
A spokesperSOn for the venue told the Post: “We loved hosting children's entertainer Adrian Catch at Chew's Yard for a fantastic circus skills workshop.”
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There are more events planned at Chew’s Yard later this week too.
The Chew’s Yard spokesperson added: ““We have a brilliant Bank Holiday weekend planned, with a host of free events including a comedy night on Thursday, the Jazzin the Park DJs will be joining us for a Market Street Social block party on Saturday and on Sunday, Preston's favourite 90s club Green join us for an all day takeover.”
On Thursday, August 27, the Reet Funny Free Comedy Night starts at 7pm and tickets can be ordered here.
From 7pm on Friday, DJ Fraser Todd brings a soundtrack of funk, soul, afro, disco, house and techno to Chew's Yard as part of their Summer Socials series.
Saturday will see the free Market Street Social kick off at 2pm with Jazz in the Park DJs and special guests.
Finishing off the weekend fun, there will be a GREEN day party on Sunday.
This all-day house music party will run from 12pm until1am and feature resident DJs Adam Simpson, J.P. (John Paul Banks) and Danny Newbold, plus special guest Chris Hunter.