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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
A Childs Christmas
In no other respects would we lie to our children, but the Santa conspiracy, we keep to ourselves for, what, 7 or 8 years and that if there isn't older sibling around to 'spill the beans'. We do it because everyone else is doing it, we do it, because want it to be a...
Fabulous Furry ‘Celebs’!
Todays super models are not embarrassed to be hairy, have gross toilet habits and never wear a hint of makeup, but can spend a fortune on their hair and nails and maybe a kerchief or harness too. .So who are are these famous creatures and the darlings of Social Media?...
Pigs might Fly!!
What's On in Lytham St Annes in September (and Fairhaven too) The blazing hot days of high summer maybe over (but who knows these days!) but it's not all over until next year, oh, no, in fact, September is turning out to be one of the busiest months! The main focus...
I Like My Bra’s Like My Men – Sexy And Supportive
So does your ‘over shoulder boulder holder’ or your ‘apple catcher’ fit you like a glove?
