Ed Matthews-Gentle FRSA

Creative Lancashire, Conversations in Creativity, Festival of Making, British Textile Biennial, Crafts Council Board Trustee: explorations in style art + design

[Ed Matthews-Gentle FRSA @edmg68]

@BBCr4today DAMocracy

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

WHAT'S ON:

There's lots of lovely creative and cultural events happening in Lancashire over September and into October 2024.

We've covered a range of them in our latest newsletter, which came out today.

Read more here: https://t.co/3u63zwStHc

Image by @fish2photo

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

SAVE THE DATES: Light Up Lancaster Events

Explore Week - 21-25 October
Art Trail - 7-9 November

More info to follow on the @LightUpLanc site:
https://t.co/w6wHQY34f6

[Joe Gudgeon Photography @JoeGudgeonPhoto]

Lots going on in Preston.

@EnjoyTheShowUK @gazcook @brew_time_ @blogpreston @visitpreston #comedy #theatre #dance #spokenword #lancsfringe

[Encounter Festival @LancsEncounter]

This Saturday, the Torchlight Procession will weave its way through the city centre, starting at Moor Park at 7pm! Look out for…

��� Jenny's Bollywood Academy
🎆 Preston Caribbean Carnival
🎆 Worldwise Samba Drummers
🎆 Preston City Mela
🎆 Cacophany Arkestra

…and many more!

[Garry Cook @gazcook]

Next week PRESTON, LANCASHIRE
#lancsfringe

Full details of all the FREE shows https://t.co/MTYY0Haooa

@FerretPreston @visitpreston @vinyltappreston
@derelictlive @UCLan @BIDPreston

[Black History Month 2026 @bhmuk]

Black History Month's theme, 'Reclaiming Narratives,' focuses on correcting and uplifting Black history and culture. This shift empowers us to highlight our stories and history. #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackHistoryMonth

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

CALLING ALL MAKERS:

Please complete @CraftsCouncilUK's Makers Survey by 23 Sept 2024

Whether you’re a hobbyist crafter who wants to sell work, running an established craft business, help Crafts Council see where makers need support in specific ways.

https://t.co/tOvR4hOmzi

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

WHAT'S ON:

@ArtisansBlack Conversations in Creativity

Join us for a FREE inspiring conversation facilitated by Lucille Jukere & featuring Donald Baugh, Jason Stocks-Young, Jo Sealy & Vanley Burke.

Haworth Art Gallery, BB5
6-8pm, Wed 25 Sept

Book: https://t.co/DXJ6qQLyi7

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

THIS WEEKEND: Encounter Festival, Preston

This year's theme for @LancsEncounter 2024 is The Unexpected Extraordinary and takes place across Preston on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Sept 2024.

Check out the full programme of events here: https://t.co/Gg64acENvw

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

JOIN US for "Meet the Maker - Jahday Ford"

Meet the talented glasswork artist and designer, Jahday Ford and see his work on display as part of this FREE @ArtisansBlack exhibition.

Thurs 3rd Oct 2024
2 - 3.30pm
Haworth Art Gallery, BB5

Info/Booking:
https://t.co/S6YzXUfL8e

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

WHAT'S ON: Meet the Makers

Adaesi Ukairo & Judith Annakie-Eriksen showcase their skills in a live workshop demo as part of this FREE Meet the Maker event for the @ArtisansBlack exhibition.

Sun 6th Oct 2024
12.30-3.30pm
Haworth Art Gallery, BB5

Book:
https://t.co/2QyrAP46l5

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

SAVE THE DATES: Lancashire Fringe Festival

24th Sept - 9th October 2024

@EnjoyTheShow is bringing you 20+ s#lancsfringe shows acrosss 15 nights in Preston.

Find out more here https://t.co/8IF0Q2QMzY and keep an eye on X for event announcements from Enjoy the Show.

[Blackpool Grand Theatre 🦋 @Grand_Theatre]

STAFF PICK! How good is this set!!! We’re in LOVE ❤️🍸🍹 Mike Leigh’s cult-classic comedy, and prepare to see it like never before. This is the party to end all parties...

Tue 22 - Sat 26 Oct
Starting from £19.50 *incl booking fees, excld. postage.
Tickets https://t.co/cTVsXEOAyM

#abigailsparty @weareETT

[Visit Preston @visitpreston]

🎉 Exciting news

Lancashire Fringe Festival is bringing performers from the legendary Edinburgh Fringe and Glastonbury festivals to Preston.

⭐ And it's all FREE!

https://t.co/y01SOQwYRk

@enjoytheshowuk

#MyPreston #Lancashire #LivePerformance

[Encounter Festival @LancsEncounter]

Get excited, as this weekend, Preston City Centre will be buzzing with creativity and spectacular performances! Get ready for…

🌟 WILD by @MotionhouseDT
🌟 Plot17 by @ApplesAndSnakes
🌟 Mughal Miniatures by @SoniaSabriCo

...to name a few!

[Lancaster Jazz Festival @LancasterJazz]

Did you join us at the festival this year? We’d love it if you could share some very quick feedback. It really helps us shape future festivals into something that YOU will enjoy, as well as helping us to get funding. So…please do share your feedback here: https://t.co/RNItUMUZrF

[Black History Month 2026 @bhmuk]

This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme is #ReclaimingNarratives ," focusing on recognising and correcting the stories of Black history and culture. Order your Black History Month Resource Pack 2024! 🎉#BHM #ReclaimingNarrativesBHM #tuc #schools

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

Find out more about the variety of events planned during the @ArtistsBlack exhibition - from a Conversations in Creativity panel to Meet the Maker sessions and Craft Demonstrations.

https://t.co/5y8C90CIZx

[Creative Lancashire @CreativeLancs]

The @ArtisansBlack project gives visibility to Black craftspeople creating beautiful work in their personal spaces. It celebrates their unique talents and opens opportunities. Today, I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes insights and stories about these amazing artisans.