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Article Archive for 2 August 2010

Nocturne Series ( Blackpool Stage)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Nocturne Series ( Blackpool Stage)

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Night time closed circuit professional cycle raceTown Centre, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Air Display
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Air Display

[ August 8, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Red Arrows, Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, and much more, Beach Between Central and South Piers. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Oklahoma!
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Oklahoma!

[ August 10, 2010 9:00 am to August 14, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The barnstorming musical starring . West End legend Marti Webb. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Pride & Prejudice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Pride & Prejudice

[ August 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Helmsley castle . Chapter House Theatre Co. 7pm Tel: 0844 2491895 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

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Fylde Folk Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Fylde Folk Festival

[ September 3, 2010 9:00 am to September 5, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Festival of traditional and contemporary folk music, song and dance, Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Ride The Lights
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Ride The Lights

[ August 31, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy a sneak preview of the 2010 Illuminations on your bike In a traffic free environment. Promenade from Starr Gate to Bispham, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Ceremony
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Ceremony

[ September 3, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us as a mystery celebrity flicks the switch to mark the start of the 2010 display. Arena just behind the Coral Island. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Fleetwood Marathon
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Fleetwood Marathon

[ August 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Fleetwood Marathon. Fleetwood to Blackpool Promenade. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Diversity and Olli Murs
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Diversity and Olli Murs

[ August 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Diversity and Olli Murs. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

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UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Alexandra Burke and more
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Alexandra Burke and more

[ August 30, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Alexandra Burke and more. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Scotch Corner Chapel
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Scotch Corner Chapel

[ August 29, 2010; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Scotch Corner Chapel nr Oldstead. Open afternoon Booking needed Tel: 01439 770657 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Group
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Group

[ August 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Classic vehicle show. Stanley Park Showground, East Park Drive, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Jedwood and Mini Viva
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Jedwood and Mini Viva

[ August 28, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] UDO Live presents ‘Live in Concert’ featuring Jedwood and Mini Viva. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

United Kingdom Bus Driver of the Year
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
United Kingdom Bus Driver of the Year

[ September 5, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Annual competition for drivers from all over the UK. North Promenade, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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Tour of Britain Cycle Race Stage 1 Finish
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Tour of Britain Cycle Race Stage 1 Finish

[ September 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The world’s best cyclists cross the finish line in Blackpool. West Park Drive, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

George Formby Society Convention
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
George Formby Society Convention

[ September 4, 2010 9:00 am to September 5, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Quarterly gathering of members of the George Formby Society

Blackpool to Morecambe 30 Mile Bike Ride
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Blackpool to Morecambe 30 Mile Bike Ride

[ September 5, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Ride to raise funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Start . North Pier, Town Centre & Promenade EventsBlackpoolwww.visitblackpool.com 01253 478222

The Blackpool Illuminations and Festival of Light
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
The Blackpool Illuminations and Festival of Light

[ November 4, 2010 9:00 am to November 7, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The greatest free light show on earth, with a new display for 2010. Promenade, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Illumathon
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Illumathon

[ September 4, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Ladies Midnight Charity Walk through Blackpool’s famous lights. Promenade Illuminations, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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Historic Tram Parade
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Historic Tram Parade

[ September 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 125th Anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway. . Promenade Tramway. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

125th Anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
125th Anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway

[ September 28, 2010 9:00 am to September 29, 2010 6:00 pm. ] 7 days of tramway events, visiting historic tramcars , Depot Open Day, tram parade and more. Various locations in Blackpool. Town Centre & Promenade EventsBlackpoolwww.visitblackpool.com 01253 478222

Blackpool Tramway Depot Open Day
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Tramway Depot Open Day

[ September 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Celebrating 125th Anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway. . Tramway Depot, Rigby Road, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Manchester Capri Club
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Manchester Capri Club

[ September 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Annual gathering of Ford Capri owners. Middle Walk, North Shore. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Group
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Group

[ September 12, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Classic vehicle show. Fairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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Ford Day
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Ford Day

[ September 19, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Ford Day . Middle Walk, North Shore. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

British Freestyle Championships
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
British Freestyle Championships

[ October 9, 2010 9:00 am to October 10, 2010 6:00 pm. ] British Freestyle Championship. Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoollive.com 01253 292029

Model Boat Show
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Model Boat Show

[ October 15, 2010 9:00 am to October 17, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Model Boat Show. Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Armstrong & Miller Live
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Armstrong & Miller Live

[ October 3, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] TV comedy duo bring the World War Two chav pilots and more. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190