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Lancashire Fly the flag for Commonwealth Day 9th March

The Commonwealth flag will fly at County Hall to mark the international celebration of Commonwealth Day. County Councillor Kevin Ellard, Chairman of Lancashire County Council, will join the rest of the country by raising the flag on Monday 9 March at 10am. Over 650 flags will be raised in 38 Commonwealth countries, including New Zealand, …

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Manchester Central Library LGBT History Month Events

The First National Festival of LGBT History takes place at Manchester Central Library this Valentine’s Day. The festival, running from 10.30 – 4.30 on Saturday 14 February, celebrates three centuries of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history and will be run entirely by volunteers. The festival will host the premiere of ‘A Very Victorian Scandal’ …

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Blackpool Celebrates Arts Awards for Young People

Some of Blackpool’s most talented young arts students are set to be honoured at a special ceremony at the Grundy Art Gallery 10th February. The young people, who range from 12 to 17 have all gained Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Awards – an accredited industry qualification – in either dance or combined arts. All …

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