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Lytham Film Festival
Beyond the Mainstream: The World of Arthouse Cinema Arthouse films are a cinematic universe apart, where artistic expression reigns supreme over commercial appeal. These independent productions often challenge conventional storytelling, opting for experimental...
Pancakes Traditions and History
Pancake Day: A Journey Through History and Traditions Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, has a rich history and diverse traditions across the globe. Its roots lie in the Christian calendar, specifically the period leading up to...
6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS –Martin Williamson
What inspired you to become an artist, and how has your journey evolved over time? I have always drawn pictures - some of my earliest memories are of drawing. From a young age I was influenced by the work of the cartoonist ‘Giles’ (more later!) and I drew lots of...
6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Iz Durose
What inspired you to become an artist, and how has your journey evolved over time? Art is something that has always been a huge part of my life; I spent many hours in galleries, at shows and reading books about artists, their work and their lives, when I was younger...
6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS -Nicky Thompson
What inspired you to become an artist, and how has your journey evolved over time? My mum was my original inspiration, she was always drawing with us (she went to art school in the 60s)…I’m still inspired by the illustrators of my childhood (Charles Tunnicliffe and...
6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Jayne Stevenson
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN ARTIST, AND HOW HAS YOUR JOURNEY EVOLVED OVER TIME? There wasn't a 'lightbulb' moment that made me become an artist, it was just a gradual thing. I have been painting and drawing for as long as I remember. When I was a child I used to...
6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Steve Bruce
. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN ARTIST, AND HOW HAS YOUR JOURNEY EVOLVED OVER TIME? I wasn't exactly inspired to become an artist initially but I was presented with an art set as a birthday gift in 1994, which came as a big surprise to me! I just sort of drifted into...
6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Jules Kenworthy
Best laid plans So my plan was for this blog ,as it says in the subject, asking local artist the same questions and get a flavour of their style and help promote them locally. Why I thought it would 'fit' into one blog, I have no idea. Here is plan B where it is a...
NEW Event* space at Lowther
What could you do in THE TENT? Lowther’s newest, temporary space is a marquee offering an alternative programme of events and activities, whilst providing a free space for community groups to connect. The Tent’s programming spans live music, food nights, family and...
Great News for Lowther’s Youth and Adults Groups
Community donation pushes button on new Education Centre and Studio Theatre in Lytham The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens are thrilled to announce a major donation that will see building work commence on the new Education Centre and Studio Theatre this summer....
St Annes On Sea Christmas Markets – Year 2
Why do we LOVE a Christmas Market?? To get us into the Christmas Spirit of course Well amongst other things It takes a few years to make a tradition and St Annes on Sea have made a great start. Ok it will not be as big as Manchester, yet, but you don't have as far to...
Christmas in Lytham St Annes
Christmas is a magical time for most of us whether you choose to celebrate in a traditional way or not, but if the 'traditional' way means a stressed out chef, weeks of shopping and preparing, sleepless nights and youtube views on the BEST way to cook the Turkey, not...
Who drinks Gin & Tonic?
Well almost everybody! Why Gin with Tonic, perhaps you wouldn't believe it, but there is a scientific reason why they are so good together according to US website Thrillist HERE For me personally it was always a grown up drink, my friends parents (ex RAF father) who...
Leg It for Lifeboats
LegIT for Lifeboats 2022 If you'd like to challenge yourself throughout the month of May take the 5.65 (km) or 3.5 miles route from the Lytham Boathouse on Central Beach, FY8 5LG to the boat house in St Annes on Sea South Promenade, Eastbank Road, FY8 1SJ and do it...
For a good cause
Why? So, why were Rotary members, invited guests and the cream of Lytham glitterati out in force on Friday night, because they can always be relied on to support a Good Cause, and in this case it is the 'Rise Against Hunger' project. A bittersweet project for Totally...
Calling Foodies everywhere
Ultimate guide to St Annes On Sea Food & Drink Festival
Why did the Lytham Restaurateur offer FREE Vegan Food in January?
and you've not missed out yet! Owner and Director of The Olive Tree Brasserie goes vegan and encourages others to do the same. Local restaurateur Dean Wilson made the swift transition into eating vegan food almost two years ago. Having always been an animal lover, his...
The NEW THREE ‘R’s
Ok there may actually be 4 - RECYCLE, RE USE, RE PURPOSE (and RE FURBISH) I originally wrote this after Xmas 2019 , as the years have passed, my thoughts are still the same or maybe even more determined to do what ever I can to and if it can go to a charity or it's...
