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Eating & Drinking in Lytham

Eating & Drinking in Lytham

Where to find food & drink, for any taste or budget within 5 minutes of Lytham Green. From Craft Ales to a Champagne Bar or a Fine Wine. Streetfood to High End Dining, Fish and Chips, traditional pub grub, World Cuisine, Pies, Sandwiches,Bratwurst........endless...

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Lederhosen not mandatory ……

Lederhosen not mandatory ……

but it might be fun!!!! Oktoberfest: A Bavarian Tradition Oktoberfest, a beloved annual celebration in Munich, Germany, is one of the world's largest beer festivals. This iconic event draws millions of visitors from all corners of the globe, eager to immerse...

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GO Play outside

GO Play outside

If you didn't manage to catch any of this year's performances... you really missed out. There's nothing quite like an early summer evening in Lytham even if it's not always sunny. Despite the blue skies but cooler temperatures this summer, the magic of the outdoor...

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Lytham Film Festival

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...

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Pancakes Traditions and History

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...

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6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Iz Durose

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...

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6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS -Nicky Thompson

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...

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6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Jayne Stevenson

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...

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6 LOCAL ARTISTS – 6 QUESTIONS – Steve Bruce

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...

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NEW Event* space at Lowther

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...

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St Annes On Sea Christmas Markets – Year 2

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...

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Christmas in Lytham St Annes

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...

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Who drinks Gin & Tonic?

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...

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