29 WHATS ON, FESTIVALS AND ROAD TRIP Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk 29th August Brockholes Family Bat Walk – The Bat Walk Night will start with an introduction to these fascinating creatures and the equipment we will be using to detect them before heading out on the reserve for a walk to see if the bats are out and about! Please come dressed for the weather conditions wearing sturdy footwear and bring a torch. For further details. www.lancswt.org.uk/ events 30th August - January 2025 Blackpool Illuminations The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. There are six miles of traditional festoons and tableaux along the Promenade, illuminated tram tours every evening and the return of the popular Lightpool Festival during October half-term - no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth! For further details and times visit- www.theblackpoolilluminations.info/about/ switch-on/blackpool-illuminations-2024switch-on/ September 7th-8th September BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2024 Radio 2’s flagship annual live music event, Radio 2 in the Park, will take place this year at Moor Park in Preston.Preston hosted BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2007, and last year Radio 2 in the Park was held in Victoria Park in Leicester featuring headliners Tears for Fears and Kylie Minogue, who performed her world exclusive full concert performance for the first time in four years.This year the station will be decamping to the city for two days, along with many of its presenters for a big music show you do not want to miss! For any enquiries please email bbcr2inthepark@preston.gov.uk. 9th September Toxic Avenger: The Musical-Chorley Little Theatre The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and the most memorable and unbelievable duet you’ll ever see on any stage. The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero. Affectionately known as Toxie, our new hero is a seven-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark. He’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and woo Sarah, the blind librarian he has fallen in love with. This comical musical has something for everyone to enjoy. To book www.ticketsource.co.uk/chorleytheatre/t-ojqzjme Places, local to our area… Community Health Walks at Cuerden Valley Park Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.00 am, meet at Berkeley Drive car park, on the grass near the Sun Dial. An organised group stroll around the Park for an hour or so to give your health and happiness a boost. No booking required and a friendly welcome guaranteed. Explore Rivington Pike Rivington Pike is one of the north of England’s best viewpoints. The historic tower is reputed to date as far back as far as 1138 and boasts breathtaking views of Rivington and beyond. A walk along the Anglezarke Reservoir is an easy ramble along the shore. The Rivington Reservoirs are manmade (built between 1852 - 1857). Remains of buildings covered by water can still be seen when water levels are low. Explore the area around the reservoir by foot or bike and even through the treetops at Go Ape: Rivington. Playgrounds North West South Ribble’s playgrounds are the envy of the North West - and they’re all free to visit.Many have been refurbished in recent years, while there are plans in the pipeline to improve more. From the flagship development at Withy Grove Park, to smaller community facilities, there’s sure to be a playground near you. Checkout www.southribble.gov.uk/playgrounds for updates What’s On Summer 2024 Continued CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE EVENTS AND UPDATES!!
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