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29th and 30th June 2019 Armed Forces Day and Ska Face, B&F Light Operatic for the Bandstand’s 90th Year Celebration

Peter 25th June 2019 0

Two Big Events this weekend on Stanley Park Blackpool this weekend Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th June 2019: Saturday 29th June 2019 at 10am to 5pm: Enjoy a full day of entertainment at Blackpool’s Stanley Park to celebrate Armed Forces Day. A number of vintage and modern day military vehicles will form a static …

Saturday/Sunday22nd/23rd June Live Music

Peter 19th June 2019 0

On Saturday 22nd June we have Stowe School Big Band with their swing and 2 singers. Here on their annual visit from Buckinghamshire to cement the relationship with Stowe School that was created when we loaned the Medici Lions to the school and they returned to us 2 replicas. The show starts at 1pm and …

Sunday 9th June 2019 brings us Live Music on the Bandstand and the Car Run

Peter 6th June 2019 0

At 1pm to 4.30pm we have live music on Stanley Park Bandstand with Shaun Preston on his baby grand. Molly’s Chamber and Red Bank Road. At 1.30pm the 57th Manchester to Blackpool Car Run will arrive in Stanley Park with a magnificent collection of cars that will be positioned around the Italian Gardens.

Toad, Badger and Mole – Wind in the Willows on Stanley Park – Cancelled

Peter 30th May 20196th June 2019 0

Please note that Wind in the Willows is cancelled and ticket refunds can be obtained by ringing Robyn on 01253 478358. Here’s what we missed: Meet Toad, Badger and Mole when they bring to life Wind in the Willows, the classic children’s story of madcap adventure, in an open air performance in …

Armed Forces Day Stanley Park Blackpool Saturday 29th June 2019

Peter 30th May 201930th May 2019 0

Armed Forces Day on Stanley Park Blackpool. This is going to be a great event. On Saturday 29th June 2019, 10:00–17:00, Stanley Park Enjoy a full day of entertainment at Blackpool’s Stanley Park to celebrate Armed Forces Day. A number of vintage and modern day military vehicles will form a static display in the Italian …

Stanley Park Skatepark Development Group

Peter 30th May 2019 0

A new group, the Stanley Park Skatepark Development Group, are putting together plans for a 4000square metre Concrete skatepark to attract both local skateboarders and national events. Read more in the Gazette article below. Please click on the photo for a larger version.

Heritage Tour, Monthly Meeting, Dog Parade, Bandstand

Peter 14th May 201914th May 2019 0

This week we have on Stanley Park…… Thursday 16th May 1.30pm Heritage Tour of Stanley Park run by Heritage Blackpool. Tickets on line click here: http://shop.visitblackpool.com/default.aspx?dms=72&shop=41&prod=10119 Saturday 18th May 2019 at 2pm we have The Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting with guest speaker Kerry Vasiliou of the Blackpool Museum Project. Non members welcome. Sunday …

Craft Club, Dog Walkers Club and BARK

Peter 23rd April 201923rd April 2019

In Stanley Park Visitor Centre we hold a Craft Club on Tuesday at 11am to 3pm for anyone who wants to make things, whether they’re cards, wooden items, hats you can have a go with Mike. On Wednesday at 10am in the Visitor Centre is the Dog Walkers Club for those who like to bring …

Monthly Meeting Sat 13th April 2pm

Peter 11th April 2019

Our next monthly meeting is in the Visitor Centre on Saturday 13th April at 2pm to 4pm. This is our AGM and we have guest speakers from Blue Skies Hospital Fund who collect for Blackpool Victoria Hospital. They have an event on Stanley Park called Walkies for Wards on 19th May.

Lancastrians – a play in the Visitor Centre 6,7,8th May 2019

Peter 12th March 201912th April 2019

Lancastrians is a play by the Junction 8 Theatre based on 500 conversations with Lancastrians. It will be performed in the Visitor Centre at 7.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6th, 7th, 8th May 2019. A new play from the people of Lancashire. By the Junction 8 Theatre of Chorley. Stanley Park Visitor Centre, …