My three best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week including many free events
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Senior reporter Aimee Seddon with her entertainment guide to three best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
Preston
First in Preston, the mobile event tent in Ashton, better known as the Met, has some great activities planned for its final week.
Sound Yard on Monday gives participants the chance to compose music whilst later that evening a talk called A Street By Any Other Name reveals the history behind Asjton and Larches street names.
Tuesday sees a Neurodiverse/Autistic Afternoon of Sound Music followed by a talk about Edith Rigby.
On Thursday there is a Baby and Toddler Soft Play followed by a talk about the history of the Preston Guild Hall.
Friday there is a Youngsters Arts and Craft day and finally Saturday, a Sounds Out closing party.
All of next week’s events are free.
South Ribble
In South Ribble, Brockholes Nature Reserve is hosting a Wildlife Adventurer day on Tuesday, August 11.
Attendees are invited to discover the wonderful wildlife living at Brockholes and become a wildlife adventurer.
The session features minibeast hunting, bird watching and wildlife crafts.
Tickets are £9 per child and are available via Eventbrite here.
Accompanying adults and children over 12, who are not participating, enter for free, but you should still book a ticket so organisers can keep track of numbers.
Chorley
Finally in Chorley, Houghton Tower is hosting a Farmers' Market on Sunday, August 16.
Taking place in the Tower’s historic grounds, visitors can explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lancashire countryside.
A range of fresh food and local crafts will be on offer whilst the tearoom will also be open and guided tours are on for an additional fee.
Gates open at 10am and last entry is 1:30pm.
Admission is via cash on the door only: £3 per car or £3 per pedestrian group (up to 6 people) and there are no pre-bookings.
You can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.