The Cafe Artists group initially met many years ago as members of an art studio in Preston which closed in 2020. Since the end of Covid restrictions they re-grouped, meeting each week to paint in a bright space at the rear of Longridge Station Cafe where they continue their journey as artists to develop their…
James Dodding Poetry Awards
Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group announcement Young people from the Garstang area, including Winmarleigh, who are interested in poetry are invited to enter this year’s James Dodding poetry awards. There are two age categories: Senior: ages 12 to 16 (on June 29, 2023) Junior: ages 7 to 11 (on June 29, 2023) The prizes are: Senior:…
What’s on in April
Garstang Calendar 2024 2023 has not long started but the Arts Centre together with the help of the Camera Club are busy producing a Calendar for 2024 with fabulous photographs of the Garstang area. A number of local businesses have kindly agreed to sponsor each month. If you haven’t yet been approached and have a…
Simon Blackley Exhibition
Another opportunity to see the work of artist Simon Blackley who won ‘Paint Garstang’ in September with his painting featuring cars on the High Street. His work has been highly acclaimed and his controversial subject matter often focuses on urban landscapes and homeless people, sleeping rough on the streets of Manchester and London. Simon also appeared on…
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