Blog (May 2020) - Visit Lancashire

A painting competition with a difference will be coming to Blackburn on Saturday (30 May).

Management at The Mall Blackburn have paid tribute to staff that have worked tirelessly to ensure that the centre remained partially open throughout the Covid-19 crisis to enable the local community to benefit from the services of the essential retailers. 

Organisers of the award-winning Chorley Flower Show have taken the decision to cancel this year’s event.

Green spaces are renowed for helping towards a better mental wellbeing, lucky for us - Lancashire is full of them!

Blackpool Grand Theatre, like many arts organisations across the world, has been busy moving hundreds of touring shows into a new Autumn/Winter 2020 season.

Chorley Council have announced that two of their popular annual events are to be cancelled due to the current coronavirus crisis.

A selection of works from the Harris and the Courtauld Gallery in London, featuring works from the 17th century to the present day, can now be seen in an online virtual tour.

From Wednesday 13 May the Government is allowing people to “exercise outside as many times each day as they wish” and stating that “people may drive to outdoor open spaces irrespective of distance, so long as they respect social distancing guidance while they are there”.

Blackpool’s annual summer air show has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Staying connected to each other and to the outside world has never been more important than right now and during these difficult times we are sure that many individuals are in need of some extra support with their mental health and wellbeing.