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The MET (Mobile Event Tent) has taken up residency at the St Bernard’s Larches and Savick Community Hub for a month of low and no cost culture.
Running until Saturday 2 August, the packed schedule will see over 30 events and activities spanning arts, culture, cinema, music, wrestling and everything in-between.
The MET kicked off on Saturday (5 July) with a performance by Ceilidh Band NW07.
Read more: ‘We’ve never had anything like this’ inside the MET as Larches prepares for a month of culture
Read on to find out what else is on offer, and use the links to Eventbrite to register your place.
Tuesday 8 July
Beanstalk – How to Use an Air Fryer
Discover how to maximise your meals using an air fryer. Plus, ten air fryers will be raffled to give away.
Time: 9am – 7:30pm
Cost: Free – booking required
Book: Eventbrite – Beanstalk: How to Use an Air fryer (10am – 11:30am)
Book: Eventbrite – Beanstalk – How to Use an Air fryer (1:30pm – 3pm)
Book: Eventbrite – Beanstalk – How to Use an Air fryer (5pm – 6:30pm)
Social: Facebook – Beanstalk Skills Academy
Wednesday 9 July
Adult Arts and Crafts
Various arts and crafts including printmaking workshops and ‘Dig In’, a workshop to create bird boxes, bee stations, and bird feeders. Limited boxes available – first come, first served.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Free – no booking required
One Voice Community Choir
Contemporary community choir that sings a wide variety of songs from jazz to musicals. Go along to join in and sing alongside the choir.
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – One Voice Community Choir
Thursday 10 July
Ladies Wellness Day
Join in for a collection of body and mind wellness sessions for women.
10am – 11am: Mindful Movement and Meditation
11am – 12:30pm: Meditative Arts
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Relaxing Chair Yoga
3pm – 3:45pm: Essential Oils
7pm – 8 pm: Sound Bath (bring mats, blankets, and pillows)
Time: 10am – 8pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Ladies Wellness Day (10am – 11am)
Book: Eventbrite – Ladies Wellness Day (11am – 12:30pm)
Book: Eventbrite – Ladies Wellness Day (1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Book: Eventbrite – Ladies Wellness Day (3pm – 3:45pm)
Book: Eventbrite – Ladies Wellness Day (7pm – 8pm)
Social: Facebook – New Feelings Yoga and Wellbeing with Moira
Friday 11 July
Anatomy of a Seed with Let’s Grow Preston
Join Annie to discover how seeds grow and learn about their fascinating journey.
Time: 10:am – 11:30am
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Anatomy of a Seed with Lets Grow Preston
Grease (PG)
Join for a screening of Grease. Dress in your best outfits and sing along to your favourite songs.
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Grease (PG)
Saturday 12 July
Paddington in Peru
Take the family to enjoy Paddington in Peru. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Paddington in Peru (PG)
Best of Preston Special – West Side Story
Three talented singer songwriters from west Preston – Dave Gardner, Craig Stanley, and James Thomson – perform amazing songs.
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Cost: £3
Book: Eventbrite – Best of Preston Special – West Side Story
Tuesday 15 July
Dementia Day – The Blue Flamingo Cafe
Join for a dementia-friendly light buffet lunch, drum circle and sing-along.
Accessible transport is available for this event – enquire with Emma via caffrey.emma1979@gmail.com.
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Dementia Day – The Blue Flamingo Cafe
Thursday 17 July
Chair Yoga
Join Moira for a chair yoga session. Perfect for beginners – no experience needed.
Time: 1:30pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Chair Yoga
History of Preston Talk – Steve Harrison
Join for Fishergate to the Ribble, a historical journey through Preston – the last 500 million years. Key events in the history of the Town on the Hill.
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Friday 18 July
Potting into buckets with Let’s Grow Preston
Annie will sow seeds in buckets to grow ingredients for delicious salsa wraps later this month.
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Potting into buckets with Lets Grow Preston
Mamma Mania
Join for an exciting ABBA tribute night. Dance to your favourite songs and feel free to dress in ABBA style.
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Cost: £3
Book: Eventbrite – Mamma Mania!
Saturday 19 July
Indian Night at The Met
Experience Bollywood dancing, Indian music, and food. The evening features English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil songs, plus dance performances.
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Sunday 20 July
Larches and Savick ABC Boxing Academy
Curious about boxing? Join for free sessions featuring pad work, boxing technique, and sparring to see if you like it.
Time: 11am – 5pm, 6pm – 9pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Tuesday 22 July
Sandbag Veterans Cafe – VJ Day Party
Local veterans will celebrate VJ Day and the 80th anniversary of the end of the War, inviting all veterans, families, and friends to join the festivities.
Accessible transport is available for this event – enquire with Emma via caffrey.emma1979@gmail.com.
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Free – booking required
Wednesday 23 July
ArtLab Screen Printing
Members of UCLan’s Art Lab Contemporary Print will teach how to screen print unique patterns.
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Cost: Free – booking required (under 16s)
Book: Eventbrite – Art Lab Screen Printing
Preston’s a Potted – History Talk
Preston-born historical author Keith Johnson has published many books on Preston’s history, including the best selling Chilling True Tales series. Join to hear his insights.
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Preston’s a Potted – History Talk
Ashtones Choir
The Ashtones Community Choir will provide delightful entertainment.
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Thursday 24 July
Worldwise Samba Drummers
Join Jon and his group for a fun-packed evening featuring Samba drumming, Preston People’s Choir, and Cottam Ukuleles.
Time: 7:30pm – 9pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
DanceSyndrome
DanceSyndrome transforms lives, creating change, opportunities and joy for people with and without Down’s syndrome and other learning disabilities, using inclusive dance as a vehicle in a unique, ground-breaking way which doesn’t exist anywhere else.
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Friday 25 July
Harvesting with Let’s Grow Preston
Annie from Let’s Grow Preston will teach how to harvest the seeds you’ve planted.
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Harvesting with Lets Grow Preston
Ashton and Surrounding Areas in the Second World War
Stephen will give a talk on Ashton during the Second World War.
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Saturday 26 July
PCW Presents Wrestling
PCW will present three unique shows to enjoy, whether you’re a hardcore wrestling fan or new to the sport.
Time: 12pm, 3pm, 6pm
Cost: £4 seating or £3 standing tickets
Book: Eventbrite – PCW Presents Wrestling (12pm – 2pm)
Book: Eventbrite – PCW Presents Wrestling (3pm – 5pm)
Book: Eventbrite – PCW Presents Wrestling (6pm – 8pm)
Sunday 27 July
History Talk and Walk on Ashton
Talk on Ashton given by Sue Latimer, followed by a guided walk to local points of interest.
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Tuesday 29 July
No Whispers – Online Safety Talk
Karen Livesey from No Whispers will present on online safety and child exploitation, followed by a Q&A session.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Cost: Free – no need to book
The JJ Effect
Join Byron Highton for a powerful anti-knife crime and child protection talk.
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: Free – booking required (age 12 plus)
Book: Eventbrite – The JJ Effect
No Whispers – County Lines
Karen Livesey from No Whispers will present on County Lines and Criminal Exploitation, launching Safecall, a helpline for youth.
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free – no need to book (age 12 plus)
History Talk on Edith Rigby
Judy Beeston will portray Edith Rigby in a talk about Preston’s famous suffragette, who fought for working class women’s rights.
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Cost: Free – no need to book (age 12 plus)
Wednesday 20 July
Let the Memory Stay Sweet
Preston’s suicide bereavement group and The MET are launching the Let the Memory Stay Sweet display, featuring counsellors, performances, and art sessions.
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Thursday 31 July
Children’s Arts and Crafts Day
Join for arts and crafts including origami, creating bird boxes, learning the violin, or crafting your own masterpiece.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Friday 1 August
‘Eat the Rainbow’ with Beanstalk
From the seeds grown and harvested, this food will be made into delicious salsa and wraps.
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – ‘Eat the Rainbow’ with Beanstalk
Youth Vinyl Dance Night
DJ Tony Abram and Danny Newbold from Preston’s Weekender will spin vinyl tunes for everyone to dance to.
Time: 7:30pm – 11pm
Cost: Free – no need to book
Saturday 2 August
Children’s Final Party
Get ready to party, refreshments provided.
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Children’s Final Party
Sounds Out Gig
Join the Sounds Out group for a party where they showcase their talents.
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Book: Eventbrite – Sounds Out Gig
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