My 3 best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble inc the Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair

Senior reporter Aimee Seddon with her entertainment guide to three best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.

Preston

Let's Grow Preston CEO Annie Wynn and Gavin Lyall get ready for the Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair and Sustainability Festival.placeholder image
Let's Grow Preston CEO Annie Wynn and Gavin Lyall get ready for the Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair and Sustainability Festival. | National World

First in Preston, the annual Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair and Sustainability Festival is on Saturday, April 25.

Taking place at Ashton Walled Garden on Pedders Lane, the event runs between 10am and 4pm.

It promises to celebrate the local community, sustainability, and everything that makes Preston special.

There will will be locally grown plants for sale, helpful gardening advice from experienced growers, a sustainability marquee, local food and drink and an Everything Local Market.

Entry is free and there’s also free parking.

Chorley

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The show poster for Rule Brit-ha-nnia. | Show poster

Second in Chorley, on Sunday, April 26, a show called ‘Rule Brit-ha-nnia’ is on at the Chorley Theatre.

The show promises to be an unforgettable evening of sensational variety and hilarious comedy hosted by Jack Land Noble and featuring stars from ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, Ben Nickless (Comedian & Impressionist), Jamie Leahey & Chuck (Ventriloquist), Jon Archer (Comedian & Magician) & Tommy J (Comedy Juggler).

Tickets are still available and cost £20.

South Ribble

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Liam Halewood as Boy George | Third party

Finally, in South Ribble, Samlesbury Hall is hosting a Boy George & 80s Night on Saturday, April 25.

Taking place at Lostock Hall Conservative Club, the event is raising funds for Samlesbury Hall’s new roof.

Performing on the night will be the award winning Boy George tribute act Liam Halewood, who hails from nearby Blackpool, whilst he will also be joined by special guest Kristal Kweer.

Tickets are £10 per person, doors are at 7pm and fancy dress is optional.

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