It is definitely autumn now. All the leaves are falling down as I type this. Avenham Park is very pretty in the autumn as you can see:
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Oct 152012
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Sep 202012
A week or so ago there was the Guild Wheel celebrations. I was given some free tickets to see From Stephen to Avenham. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and so did my fiance and Miss A. I would certainly recommend it. To find out more then check my earlier blog post.
Here are some pictures that I took:
I loved the fact that they got the people watching involved. That was fantastic! It was a nice and simple performance and very interesting! Would love to see it again!
Sep 152012
Sep 072012
On the 7, 8 and 9 of September a curious event is stirring in Avenham Park, where a group of outsiders originating from the North of the Netherlands are piecing together Preston’s history and connecting it back to its rural roots in a compelling theatrical production that will unearth lost stories of the land.
From Stephen to Avenham is the creative vision of Dutch location theatre company PeerGrouP and will see a performance that will travel tales down the River Hodder to Avenham Park where it will star as a ‘Made in Preston’ commission as part of the Preston Guild 2012 celebrations.
First aired in a striking and lofty stone barn nestled in the beautiful woodland retreat of Gisburn Forest PeerGrouP’s performance, tenderly grown from the rural landscape and the hearts and minds of the local people, has been a success and they are hoping to repeat their triumph in Avenham Park.
Audiences can expect sound installations high in the trees, captivating performances unravelling the marvels and mysteries of the land and a spectacular digital map in a performance that will interweave the lives of those who are gone and those who live on.
PeerGrouP has been supported by Lancashire-based arts management organisation Culturapedia, who runs Spot On – the Lancashire rural touring network responsible for raising £63k to support PeerGrouP on their creative journey.
The funding has been achieved through Arts Council England, Forest of Bowland AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and £10k seed funding sourced from Preston Guild 2012. The Forestry Commission has been providing invaluable practical support and the rural venue which PeerGrouP will be using as their creative performance space.
Sue Robinson from Spot On said: “This is a truly atmospheric production that has really captured the heritage, history and heart of the land. Join PeerGrouP as they unravel the mystery of the man who hid tobacco tins containing musical notes in stone walls, as they retell tales of the haunted bridge where a ghost child caused cars to crash and the floods that caused inhabitants to evacuate. From Stephen to Avenham is an amazing part of a once in every year happening the Preston Guild 2012 so be sure not to miss it.”
Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of September at 12 and 3pm at Ladies Walk, Avenham Park, Preston PR1 8JT.
For more information of the performance, times and tickets please visit: www.stephentoavenham.com
Follow PeerGrouP on twitter: @fromS2A
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fromstephentoavenham
Photoblog: www.blipfoto.com
Spot On works with volunteers in isolated communities promoting professional theatre, dance, music and children’s shows for everyone to enjoy.
Spot On events are made possible by nearly 300 volunteers across the country who has been delivering arts services in their communities for as long as 16 years.
Note: For making this blog post and also reviewing the performance, we are getting tickets to see From Stephen to Avenham.
The Gallery: Sky
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Aug 222012
Look at the Sky and the Sky Ride banner!
The sky and the Sky Ride Banner
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Aug 082012
Just had to include a picture of Preston Sky Ride!
Preston Sky Ride
May 142012
One of my favourite places in Preston has to be Avenham Park. I think that parts of it are perfect! I could happily spend a lot of time here. It is a fantastic place to take our dog and is great for Miss A to just have some pushchair and rein-free time. Avenham Park is next to another park called Miller Park. I will be taking some photos of this park very soon!
We cycle through here quite a lot. It has lots of long off-road paths and it was the place where I had my first bike ride as an adult!
It is great for children, great for dog walkers, a fantastic place for anyone to visit and with the Pavilion being built, there is now a place to sit down and have something to eat and drink!
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- Avenham Park, Preston
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- A long path!
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- Avenham Park
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- The Pavilion, in the distance
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- The River Ribble
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- Last year in Avenham Park
Jan 132012
Pamper N Play are based in St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston. Their stall is situated on the second floor at the top of the escalators that are located near one of the entrances. It is the entrance where Wilkinson’s is outside.
All products are 100% handmade in the UK and some are made locally. Most are vegetarian and some are vegan. There are a range of SLS free soaps and also products suitable for people with skin conditions such as eczema.
The products you can get from Pamper N Play include cupcake bath bombs, bath tulips and soap slices. They are not available from anywhere else in Preston so go and have a look! I went to have a look and I had to buy something! I love bath my products!
Pamper N Play are on the lookout for party plan reps so make contact with them if you want to get involved!
*UPDATE* Changes to Pamper N Play..
They are no longer in the St George’s Shopping Centre, they are an online and party company.
For more information, visit the Pamper Patisserie website
I haven’t been paid or given anything to do this post. I am doing this as the products seem fab and are good value!
