Lancaster litfest director Andy Darby has issued a more detailed statement on its loss of Arts Council funding (see news story), which we publish in full below. “In October, Arts […]
City Council backs cut local arts groups
Lancaster City Council has voiced its support for local arts organisations – including those whose funding has been cut by the Arts Council this week (see news story). “We recognise […]
Competition Seeks Illustrator to Bring Cleveleys’ ‘Mythic Coastline’ to Life
Ever fancied seeing your artwork in a published book, or brought to life by a sculptor? Then grab your pens – or your computer mouse – because the hunt is […]
Wild Writer's Talk Announced
Cannibals and deserts, polar bears and passion, songlines and shamans – the author of a book on the essential wildness of the human spirit comes to Lancaster in July. Jay […]
Exploring Live Literature with LitFest
What might you create with five days access to Lancaster LitFest’s new auditorium space at the Storey, critical friendships with Litfest’s Artistic Director Andy Darby and Flax editor Sarah Hymas, […]
Spotlight’s Final Gig at The YoHo
After 13 years, Lancaster’s Spotlight Club plays its final gig at The Yorkshire House this Friday, 17th April combining its usual mix of Open Mic, Performance and Music for one […]
Have You Found Our Cat?
Mysterious ‘lost cat’ posters are appearing round Lancaster town centre as part of a unique storytelling project organised by Lancaster LitFest. The posters form the first section of a three […]
LitFest Line Up Announced
Lancaster’s LitFest celebrates its 30th year this festival with a jam-packed four days of poetry, novels and short fiction. The festival, at The Dukes from 29 October to 1st November, […]