Partner Update

Partner drop-in sessions

A new calendar of partners' drop in sessions have been scheduled for 2023, across the county.  Partners are invited to come along, share news and plans and discuss how to get the most from your partnership.

The next one is on the 8th March, at The Forest Fence, all welcome.  


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Festival of Making 2023 Food Producer Market

Calling all artisan and local food producers.  The National Festival of Making’s Food Producer Market, in collaboration with Taste Lancashire, will return this summer at the fifth annual festival weekend.  

Each year the festival becomes home to a curated selection of fantastic produce, offering the best that Lancashire has to offer.  From bakers to cheese makers, fudge creators to gin makers we want to hear from you if you would like a stall.

Find out more and apply

National Geographic PR coverage

Marketing Lancashire has worked with the National Geographic on an article in the March edition.  The article entitled 'What to do in the Ribble Valley' opens with 'Discover a literary trail, cycling paths and picturesque villages in this little-known corner between northeast Lancashire and North Yorkshire, where nature takes centre stage.'

Thank you to Visit Lancashire partners for making this possible - Holmes Mill, Inn at Whitewell, Goosnargh Gin, Coach and Horses and Gibbon Bridge.   

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Lancashire skills and workforce survey

The Lancashire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an opportunity for employers to help decide what skills training is available in the county and how it is delivered. 

By completing this survey you are ensuring your voice is heard and will help shape Lancashire's skills landscape.

Take the survey now

Hospitality apprenticeships survey

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (part of the Department for Education) is looking to review hospitality apprenticeships at level two and three, with feedback from the sector. 

The institute is seeking your views on how hospitality apprenticeships, which provide entry and career progression into the sector, could best work. This is a great opportunity for you to help shape the future of the industry.

Take the survey now

Getting the message.
These are recent communications from Marketing Lancashire, keeping you up to date with Visit Lancashire and Marketing Lancashire promotions and news:

Visit award winning Lancashire (14.02.23)
Make sure you take a trip to one of these award winning places.

Fall in love with Lancashire (10.02.23)
Be prepared and spread some love this Valentine’s Day.

Lancashire Tourism Awards winners announced (10.02.23)
The stars of Lancashire tourism and hospitality shone brightly. 

Enjoy some February fun in Lancashire (02.02.23) 
The perfect place to make some unforgettable family memories.

Taste Lancashire: an award-winning county (27.01.23) 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to award-winning gastropubs, there really is something for everybody.

Forest of Bowland AONB Sustainable Tourism Symposium
at Holmes Mill, Clitheroe on Tuesday 21 March, 09:00 - 17:00

This free event is an opportunity to learn more about sustainable and inclusive tourism in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring keynote presentations from sustainable tourism experts, panel discussions, case studies, networking and field trips.

Find out more and register

Business as a power for good
at Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth on Thursday 16 March, 0930 - 16:30

Find out how to use your business to improve staff wellbeing, transform society, save the planet and grow your profits.  The event is back for 2023.  This time with more breakout sessions and conversations; less presentations; more implementation and taking action; more socialising and more fun.

Find out more and register

Wyre great outdoors.  Have your say survey.

People who live and work in Wyre are being invited to help shape the planning and delivery of local public open space, also known as green infrastructure, by completing a quick and simple survey about the borough’s open spaces including parks, gardens, nature reserves, woodland, play areas, allotments, churchyards, memorials, cycle ways, beaches, promenades and more.

Take the survey now

Lancashire Life Food & Drink Awards 2023

The Lancashire Life Food and Drink Awards are back, celebrating the best of the county’s hospitality industry and it’s now time to nominate or apply.

Honouring the chefs, producers and venues that are ensuring Lancashire remains a great place to find fabulous food and drink.  

Entries close on Friday 30 April

Find out more

- Thrill-seeker required – to test rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
- New multi-million pound Gruffalo attraction coming to Blackpools seafront
- Novi wins Porsche Centre South Lakes PPC contract.
- Re-opening for the Assheton Arms, Downham.
- Zoo helps Blackpool lead the world in sustainability.
-  Harris Your Place calls out for critical friend and project advisory group members
- Blackpool Illuminations extended again for 2023 season.
- Community donation pushes button on new education centre and studio theatre in Lytham.
- Winter Gardens Blackpool begins first phase of major renovation works.
- Taste Lancashire Ambassadors triumph at national gastropub awards.
- There’s still time to find your happy place at The Mall Blackburn.
- imitating the dog to premiere new production of Macbeth at The Dukes.
- Judy & Liza Musical is stepping out on a spellbinding spring tour.
- New acts join Highest Point Festival line up.
- Jesus Christ Superstar coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool.
- Titanic the Musical returns to Blackpool with brand-new cast.
- Have a pint with TV star Ricky Tomlinson at The Grand.

Upcoming March Events:

Until 4 March - Macbeth

3 March - Bingo Revolution

4 March - Winter Bloom Light Parade

4 March - Spring Antics in the Museum

5 March - Ormskirk Artisan Market

8 March - Spring Themed Needle Felting Workshop

11 March - Festival of the Brain

14 March - Puccini's Madama Butterfly

18 March - Tom Allen Completely 

19 March - Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

19 March - Winckley Square Guided Walk

19 March - Mother's Day Lunch at Ribby Hall Village

20 March - Spring Floral Demo and Workshop

21 - 25 March - Titanic The Musical

25 & 31 March - Walk The Big One

29 - 30 March - Tales From Acorn Wood

30 March - Woof Shack

30 March - Rave On

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