Creative Communities Group

The CCGUK aims to empower people, locally, nationally and internationally for positive change through volunteering and community engagement. Supporting University and Community partners in a variety of activities including, the Arts, Sciences, History, Health and Social Awareness The CCGUK also supports Creative teaching as a pathway to inclusion and accessible education.

Events

Make North Opening!

Make North Opening!

Preston

Mon 15/07/2019 - Mon 15/07/2019 (Ended days)

The Pottery will be opening on July 15th and they are seeking sponsorship and business mentors for a program for emerging designer-makers. Contact CCG member Louise http://www.ccguk.org/d/Louise_Smith for more details by going to her weblink https://www.makenorth.org/business-suppor...

Preston 10K Special Launch Event

Preston 10K Special Launch Event

Mitchell And Kenyon Cinema - UCLan

Tue 09/07/2019 - Tue 09/07/2019 (Ended days)

The Running Bee Foundation is proud to announce that this year’s City of Preston 10k will take place on Sunday 29th September. We look forward to making a difference in Preston and the surrounding area as every penny of profit from the race will go back into the local community. Our aim is ...

Preston City Mela

Preston City Mela

Preston Flag Market

Sat 06/07/2019 - Sat 06/07/2019 (Ended days)

Celebrating South Asian Arts, Music, Dance, Culture and Heritage... 11am until 4pm on Preston Flag Market and 12 noon to 2pm on Indoor Market space. Visit www.prestoncitymela.co.uk. ...

Latest News

Damson Poets - The New Continental - 7.30pm- 28/8/19

~Our C.V. gives an employee an overall insight into the work we have been doing over a considerable period of months and years. Most of us would admit to several years in education, a standard job and possible voluntary work. But for two great established poets their resume is quiet unique. Let&rsqu...

Susie Jones - Harris Live - 7.30pm -9.30pm - 4/9/19

~Musicians today determine the venue for their gig based on the style and sound of their music. All the well known acts choose places like the O2 or The Wembley Arena. But for the more locally based musicians they prefer a venue which is appropriate to the music they want to perform in. The...

Rhythm Jam - UCLAN Media Factory - 1.30pm - 3.30pm - 14/9/19

~Do you remember when you were a teenager and you and your mates had these dreams of making it in the music industry. Perhaps you skipped school so you could practise together. Then, as you grew older you realised it was a far fetched idea that was unrealistic and you and your mates gradual...

Heritage Open Day - St. Peters Arts Centre - UCLAN - 11am - 3pm - 14/9/19

~Nearly two hundred years ago a grade 2 listed building was built. Originally known as the ‘Commissioners’ Church’ the St. Peters Church in Preston became a landmark building in the city. Now in 2019 a special event has been organised which celebrates such a prestigious church. ...

Vitamin Sea Film Night - The Larder - Preston - 7pm -10pm - 23/8/19

~There are many chords on a guitar. Some create an uplifting sound, whilst others a more sombre experience. There is one string though which will strike a chord like no other, it is C Major. A deep, calm sound that when played is a force to be reckoned with and will produce something brilliant...

Think Differently Sprint - Centre For SME Development - Preston - 8am - 8pm - 26/9/19

~Are you the owner of a small or medium sized business? Do you feel you’ve gained sufficient experience and knowledge about your work and you’ll be quick to dismiss any suggestions to improve and develop your established business? If the latter question is a resounding YES! Then...

The Guns And Roses Experience - The Continental - 8pm - 23/8/19

~On July 13th 1985 a transatlantic rock concert that hit the shores across Philadelphia, Pennysylvania and London brought both tears and joy to the millions that were fortunate to be there and for those watching at home. Live Aid was the most poignant event in music history. In total it rai...

Literature And Film Festival - Stonyhurst College - 16/8/19 - 17/8/19

~Fiction :- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, commonly shortened to Hogwarts, is a fictional British school of magic for students aged eleven to eighteen, and is the primary setting for the first six books in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Fact :- Stonyhurst College is a coe...

Preston Scratch Band - UCLAN - 11am - 1pm - 7/9/19

~Have you ever been to a social gathering and someone just randomly gets out a guitar and starts singing some well known tunes? You probably have and you’ve no doubt experienced the euphoric feeling of everyone singing and playing together in an up building and enjoyable way. Preston Scratc...