Kate Rosindale

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Just Jungle back at The Ferret with headliner DJ Hybrid

5 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

Just Jungle is back at The Ferret later this month with DJ Hybrid playing a headline set. A jungle drum and bass producer, DJ and label owner, DJ Hybrid has been a fixture in the scene for over a decade. He has released music on some of the genre’s most respected labels, including Ram Records, Born on Road, Jungle Cakes, DnB Allstars and Deep in the Jungle to name a few.
Preston exhibition featuring paintings of ‘all things nostalgic and animal’

6 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

An exhibition featuring paintings of ‘all things nostalgic and animal’ is taking place in Preston city centre. Small Horse is a two person show by RuthÂ Murray and Sarah Grant running at The Birley until next Saturday (28 June). Sarah said: “We are honoured to be selected as part of TheÂ Birley’s Open Call for proposals, supported by Arts Council England.
Lostock Hall theatre group to perform drama-filled play set in a pub

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

Lostock Hall-based theatre group St. James Players are bringing Jim Cartwright’s play Two 2 to the stage this summer for a three night run. Two 2 is the follow-up play to Cartwright’s much-loved classic, Two. The show follows the Landlord and Landlady – and some of their regulars – over the course of a single night. As the Landlord scrambles to save his pub with increasingly desperate schemes, the Landlady receives an offer that could draw the curtain on their time together.
Launch event for new book exploring 700 years of history and mystery at Samlesbury Hall

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A new book is set to reveal the remarkable story of Samlesbury Hall as the historic site celebrates its 700th anniversary this year. Written by author, television presenter and Samlesbury Hall Trustee Jason Karl, Samlesbury Hall – A Journey Through Time is described as a rich and atmospheric exploration of one of Lancashire’s most iconic and enigmatic buildings.
Preston Pride’s Got Talent semi-finals taking place this weekend

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

The Preston Pride’s Got Talent semi-finals are being held this weekend. It’s the first time the competition – which is supported by Lancashire County Council – has taken place. The prize is an appearance on the new and bigger stage for Preston Pride 2025. The Ferret will host the first semi-final from 7pm on Friday 20 June. Contestants are Owen Mcglashan, Kole Cook, Zoe Sapphire Feelgood, Sapphire Rose.
Sun-sational free talk to take place in Preston

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A free talk about the Sun is taking place in Preston later this month. Emeritus Professor Don Kurtz will host How far away is the Sun? on Thursday 26 June. Professor Kurtz will take attendees on a journey to explain how astronomers were finally able to determine the distance of the Sun.
Conference to put Preston at heart of national conversations about social justice, care, and wellbeing

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

The UK’s only annual conference covering the whole of the social work field is set to take place in Preston. The Joint Universities Social Work Association Conference (JUSWAC) will bring together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and those with lived experience of social work from the UK and across the globe. Hosted by the University of Central Lancashire, the conference will be held over three days, from Wednesday 25 June to Friday 27 June.
Exhibition at SHOP to examine historic Preston site that’s currently a car park

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

An exhibition is set to examine the objects, surfaces and materialities of a historic site in Preston. Relics/Remains/Residues is produced by artists Jo Garrett and John van Aitken. The exhibition explores their engagement with what is left behind when an urban site is ‘cleared’. The site in question was where the likes of the Odeon cinema and Tokyo Jo’s nightclub were housed in years gone by. Most of the building burnt down in 2022, with only the reclaimed art deco frontage surviving.
Free creative showcase of fashion, art and design opens in Preston

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

Creative work in architecture, art, design, fashion and media is on public display in Preston. The University of Central Lancashire’s annual Degree Show is a vibrant celebration of the outstanding achievements of graduating students from the School of Arts and Media. Hosted across three buildings on the University’s Preston Campus, there’s plenty to explore.
Ye Olde Hob Inn event to commemorate 82nd anniversary of Battle of Bamber Bridge

2 weeks ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A celebration will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Bamber Bridge. Taking place next weekend at Ye Olde Hob Inn, the free event will feature a history walk, children’s activities, military vehicles, live themed music, food and drinks. The Battle of Bamber Bridge has attracted attention not just from these shores, but also from other places around the world including America.