Film Literacy CPD day

Date: 
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:00

Do you work with young people? Are you interested in developing literacy through film?

 
As part of the Young Programmers project, They Eat Culture are running a full day of workshops and talks at The Continental with industry professionals to explore and develop ways in which film can be used to enhance both curricular and extra-curricular learning. 
 
 

Vintage at The Continental - Sunday 19th February 2012 12-5pm - £1 entry

Date: 
Sun, 19/02/2012 - 12:00

CLOTHES, JEWELLERY, GIFT IDEAS ...

The vintage and craft fairs at The Continental are just getting better!

Bubbling over with fabulous vintage, gorgeous hand-made items and truly inspired re-worked clothing and homewares.

The Continental serves food, cask ales, and has a huge garden at the back – something for everyone!

Integr8 Youth Dance Company present ‘Jigsaw’ - Tuesday 7th February 2012 2.00pm - Free entry

Date: 
Tue, 07/02/2012 - 14:00

 Integr8 Youth Dance Company were formed in 2004 and are made up of disabled and non-disabled dancers from across Lancashire. The group are lead by Ludus Dance and supported by Sir Tom Finney Community High School. The group have been invited to perform at many local and regional evens including the Lancashire Youth Dance Festival, which they have now taken part in consecutively for the last 3 years.

Collage Night - Second Wednesday of every month 7.30pm till 9.30pm – £2

Date: 
Wed, 11/01/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 25/01/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 08/02/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 22/02/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 07/03/2012 - 19:30

 

Collage Night – 7.30 – 9.30 (in the snug)

A chance for artists to come and exercise their creativity or those new to the art to have a go. All are welcome. Materials are provided and informal tuition will be on hand. £2.

Oceans of Sound: Yachts, Aether Talk & Medieval Trio - Tuesday 6th December 8pm - £2 on the door

Date: 
Tue, 06/12/2011 - 20:00

 UCLan’s third year music practice students host and perform on this night of conceptual imagery, experimental noise and some more conventional compositions.

Headlining the night....

YACHTS

The Preston three piece combine shoegazing melody with math rock, agression and ambience all in one bundle of noise. Not to me missed.

The Preston Geekup - Third Monday of every month in the Snug - 7.30pm - Free entry

Date: 
Mon, 16/01/2012 - 19:30
Mon, 30/01/2012 - 19:30
Mon, 20/02/2012 - 19:30
Mon, 12/03/2012 - 19:30

Preston Geekup is the official local Geekup, meeting monthly at The Continental. They’re an informal and friendly group, and all people with an interest in technology and the web are welcome.

Preston Geekup is YOUR chance to socialise and network with ‘techie’ minded people in the Preston / Lancashire area. It’s a fantastic opportunity to socialise, network, discuss technology, present your ideas and/or projects, and of course consume (responsible) amounts of beer.

Preston Knit & Natter - First and Third Wednesday every month in the Snug 7:30-9:30pm - Free entry

Date: 
Wed, 04/01/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 18/01/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 01/02/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 15/02/2012 - 19:30
Wed, 29/02/2012 - 19:30

 Knit and Natter is all about having fun, learning and developing new knitting skills. If you want to improve your skills or are a total beginner then come along and meet this incredibly friendly group meeting every first and third Wednesday of the each month. 

Writing Masterclass - Tuesday 15th November 6.30-8.30pm

Date: 
Tue, 15/11/2011 - 06:30

 

There are a couple of places available for Lancashire Writing Hub’s final writing Masterclass of 2011, with critically-acclaimed author and independent publisher NICHOLAS ROYLE on Tuesday 15th November. 

Collage Night - Wednesday 9th November 7.30pm till 9.30pm – £2

Date: 
Wed, 09/11/2011 - 19:30

 A chance for artists to come and exercise their creativity or those new to the art to have a go. All are welcome. Materials are provided and informal tuition will be on hand. 

The Preston Christmas Vintage & Craft Fair - Sunday 4th December 12-5pm - £1 entry

Date: 
Sun, 04/12/2011 - 12:00

 LAST ONE THIS YEAR!

Before you are swallowed up by High Street Christmas madness, come and see if we have just the thing you are looking for.

Preston's finest vintage, retro and gift artisans will be there - mainly drinking mulled wine, admittedly - but they will be there!

Remember ... you can't haggle on the High Street!

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