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HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are hosting a tabletop sale at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley on Sunday 24^th September.

Don't miss out on the exciting events taking place across the county this weekend. We've put together this handy list of events but for further ideas on what to do, head over to our What's on pages now. 

Encounter Festival is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Torchlight Procession, a magnificent spectacle that will illuminate the streets of Preston with music, dance, and vibrant energy.

The sun bathed Darwen Market Square in warmth and radiance last Saturday, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Darwen Artisan Market.

Excitement in Burscough as the highly anticipated sounds of over a thousand pink-footed geese fill the air during their arrival to the Lancashire wetland centre.

Looking to get away on an adult’s only adventure? Lancashire has the perfect places for you. Not only does the county feature a great range of accommodation to suit every budget, there are some fantastic things to do, delicious places to eat and plenty of exciting events that you will be able to enjoy together during your escape.

Blackpool Zoo is giving the public the chance to name its critically endangered Bornean orangutan baby while raising money for international charity the Orangutan Foundation.

Selladoor Worldwide and Theatre Royal Plymouth are delighted to announce that popular TV Presenter, theatre performer and Strictly Finalist Karim Zeroual will lead the cast of the brand-new tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The Musical as the hilarious King Julien when it arrives in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens 21 – 24^th February 2024!

Henry Normal, Brian Bilston, Lemn Sissay, Jackie Kay, Roger McCough and Alice (aged 7) are just some of the poets featured in the Morecambe Poetry Festival (Volume 1) book.

Brian House Children’s Hospice – the charity behind Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool – has announced the date for the town’s first ever large-scale public art trail.