Partner Update

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Lancashire Day, Sunday 27 November 

Building on the success of the last few years, we will once again be celebrating Lancashire Day with the #LancashireDay social media campaign.  The aim is to showcase the culture, history, recipes, and the people of the Red Rose County. 

Let us know how you will be celebrating and get involved this weekend #Lancashireday.

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Partner Drop-in session

The last in a series of drop-in session will take place on Wednesday 30 November at WWT Martin Mere, Burscough. Partners are invited to come along, share news and plans and discuss how to get the most from your partnership.

Look out for a new calendar of partners' meetings and drop-in sessions in the new year.

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Make Our Lancashire Yours campaign

Marketing Lancashire has launched a new campaign ‘Make our Lancashire Yours’ to illustrate the rich tapestry of the county.  

The campaign features the personal stories and voices of local people who live and work in the county to showcase the incredible businesses, the attractions and the amazing Lancashire welcome, extended to all those who visit, with the aim of encouraging new talent and investment to the region.  #makelancashireyours

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Lancashire Ambassadors podcast launched

As part of the Make Our Lancashire Yours campaign, the Lancashire Ambassadors are launching a new series of ‘in conversation with’ podcasts, where our Lancashire Ambassadors showcase what they love about Lancashire.




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New Christmas in Lancashire campaign 

The Christmas campaign is live.  This year, a three-month campaign includes a brand new digital festive guide, as well as social, email and campaign pages on visitlancashire.com. 

Campaign partners are also boosting their profile with paid social via Visit Lancashire social channels.  The daily advent calendar will offer a chance to win a different prize each day in advent.  Thank you to partners who have provided prizes.  

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Introducing new Visit Lancashire Supplier Partner 
Alsico Laucuba

Alsico is one of Europe's leading workwear manufacturers, specialising in FR fabric technology and providing more sustainable workwear solutions for the trade sectors.

The comfort and performance of uniforms, when it comes to functionality, is crucial when working in hazardous environments, and Alsico never ceases to explore advancements that can make day to day working life safer.

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Getting the message

Christmas is coming
Sent: 4 November
It's time to start making some plans for this year's festive season.

Lancashire Tourism Awards. Tickets on sale now.
Sent: 10 November
You’ve done all the hard work and now it’s time to celebrate with your team. 

It's beginning to look a lot like...
Sent: 10 November
It's now less than 50 days until Christmas Day.  Christmas menus are bursting with delicious festive treats.

Christmas is coming...(part 2)
Sent: 18 November
The most magical time of the year has officially begun, and to celebrate we have launched a brand-new Christmas guide.

Celebrate Lancashire Day this Sunday
Sent: 22 November 
Enter our prize draw to win lots of Lancashire goodies.

Personal Licence Holders Qualification (fully funded)
Thursday 8 December 2022, 09:30 - 16:00

This fully funded qualification is aimed at individuals working in, or preparing to work in, any industry that involves the retail sale of alcohol.  These industries can include pubs, retailers, large night clubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and sports facilities.

A personal licence allows the holder to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol.  A personal licence is also needed to apply to become a designated premises supervisor (DPS).  Licensed premises can have more than one personal licence holder.

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Energy support guidance for business from UK Hospitality 

UKHospitality has made its information and guidance on energy support available to non-members to help businesses during the cost-of-living crisis.  

Resources include an energy bill calculator and a Q&A information sheet.  

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VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Award 2023

Nominations are now open for Tourism Superstar 2023, recognising the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry. 

In partnership with the Mirror newspaper, the campaign recognises and celebrates those in the industry who go the extra mile to ensure tourists in England have an amazing and unforgettable visitor experience.

Deadline: Friday 2 December 2022

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Thousands enjoy Burnley’s Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas in Chorley already proving popular.
HAPPA is in the running for a Countryside Alliance Award.
Pound to park during Blackpool’s extended Christmas season.
Lancaster turned on a light extravaganza.
Major funding boost for Blackpool Illuminations’ Lightpool Festival.
Arts Council awards Harris with national status and further funding.
Oakman Group turns a million cups of coffee into a million trees.
Christmas D:REAM' as chart toppers set to turn on Darwen lights.
AJ set to make Blackburn's Christmas light switch on 'Strictly' spectacular.
Star cast for Spike Milligan comedy at The Grand.
Festival De Noel arrives at the Ribble Valley.
Blackpool unwraps a spectacular festive feast of entertainment.
Accessible experiences at Lancashire visitor attraction.
Relax. You can be yourself at The Grand's panto. There's access for all

Upcoming December Events:

1 Dec - Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Chapel

1 - 31 Dec - Santa Train at Windmill Animal Farm

2 - 3 Dec - Festive More than a Market: West End, Morecambe

2 - 20 Dec - Christmassy Crafts at the Castle

2 Dec - 1 Jan - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

3 - 24 Dec - A Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure

3 - 31 Dec - A very merry Octonauts Christmas

3 - 18 Dec - Christmas Artisan Market at Brockholes Nature Reserve

3 & 17 Dec - Meet the Grinch

3 - 23 Dec - Sail to Santa

4 - 18 Dec - Santa Special Steam Train to Toyland

6 & 12 Dec - Bauble Painting

8 - 31 Dec - Aladdin Christmas Pantomime

10 - 11 Dec - The Cuckoo Gin Christmas Markets

11 Dec - Winckley Square Christmas Concert

11 Dec - Christmas Carol Concert

13 Dec - Beginner's Christmas Calligraphy Class

15 - 27 Dec - Elf The Christmas Spectacular

16 Dec - Drag Queen Bingo Christmas Special

17 - 18 Dec - Whalley Christmas Markets

18 Dec - Breakfast with Llama Santa

18 Dec - Fury Fest: the official world champion after party tour

20 Dec - Kids Christmas crafts: Decorate a Christmas stocking

22 - 23 Dec - Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

31 Dec - Taste of Lancashire New Year's Eve Party

This is just a small selection of events on visitlancashire.com.  To promote your own event - submit here