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Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: May
An informal meet-up for local freelancers with a coffee hour, guest speaker, and coworking day at Society1.
Time and DateThursday 21st May 2026 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Talk: Elizabeth Raffald – Before Mrs Beeton, England’s Most Influential Housekeeper
A talk exploring the rise and fall of one of Britain’s most influential cookery writers - Elizabeth Raffald, by Manchester-based food historian Neil Buttery.
Time and DateFriday 22nd May 2026 01:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Make a woven dream catcher at Gawthorpe Hall
Make your own woven dream catcher to help you count sheep while you sleep.
Time and DateWednesday 27th May 2026 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Lancashire Firestorm Presents: May 2026
Light the fuse for Firestorm Film Festival 2027, with special nights of independent cinema on Preston's biggest screens
Time and DateFriday 29th May 2026 07:00 PM until 09:30 PM
Exhibition: Izzie Beirne - By the Ruins I Often Pass
Izzie Beirne’s first institutional exhibition opens in Blackburn this May. This is a Second Act touring show in collaboration with Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery.
Time and DateSaturday 30th May 2026 until Tuesday 16th June 2026
LA1Shorts Film Festival - 10 Year Anniversary
LA1 Shorts is the longest-running short film festival in Lancaster, screening Lancashire-focused and national short films since 2016 at The Dukes Theatre.
Time and DateSaturday 30th May 2026 07:00 PM until 11:00 PM
E2M Micro Gigs - Leigh Coggins
Microgigs is a relaxed music night that celebrates young people and local music! This event features West End Performer, Leigh Coggins.
Time and DateSunday 31st May 2026 05:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Marvellous Mini Beast Crafts at Clitheroe Castle Museum
Join us every day throughout June for family fun and creativity!
Time and Date1st until 30th June 2026 04:00 PM
