00:00Hi, I'm Digital Reporter Amy Seddon and welcome to another edition of 5 Things to Do Next Week
00:07Across Central Lancashire and the Fouled Coast.
00:10First up, the Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival returns to Walls, just north of Preston,
00:16on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st.
00:20This new event transports visitors back in time to experience the rich agricultural and industrial heritage of the Lancashire region,
00:28offering a blend of nostalgia, entertainment and education.
00:32Expect an impressive display of vintage steam engines, tractors and agricultural machinery from a bygone era,
00:39as well as a bustling market where visitors can shop for antiques, crafts and locally produced goods.
00:45There were also interactive exhibits, such as traditional blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations,
00:51providing a glimpse into the skills and trades that were once vital to rural life.
00:56Finally, there will be food stalls and live music performances.
01:01Adult tickets are £15, child tickets for those aged 5 to 16 are £5 and family of four tickets are £35.
01:08In Chorley, Astley Hall is set to host another evening of live theatre on Sunday, August 31st.
01:18Quantum Theatre bring their lively brand of comedy, music and magic to Astley Hall's walled garden,
01:24with Lewis Carroll's timeless classic Alice Through the Looking Glass.
01:27The show runs between 3pm and 6pm. Adult tickets are £15, child tickets for those aged 4 to 16 are £10 and family of four tickets are £40.
01:39Over on the Fouled Coast, Ride the Lights returns on Tuesday, August 26th.
01:45The popular free event sees the seafront stretch fully closed to vehicles for one night only,
01:51between 7pm and 10pm, to allow cyclists to get a sneaky preview of the Blackpool illuminations ahead of the annual switch.
01:58You can ride at any point along the 6-mile promenade from Stargate at South Shore to Red Bank Road in Bispoon.
02:06You can also ride as much or as little of a route as you are able to.
02:10As always, the event is free.
02:12A few days later, and the Blackpool Illumination switch-on event is Friday, August 29th.
02:19The headline performer on the night will be pop superstar Olly Merce,
02:23but X Factor winner Louise Johnson and rock band Top Loader will also be taking him to the stage.
02:29After his hour-long set, Olly will then write his name into history alongside an esteemed list of high-profile celebrities
02:36who have held the honour of switching on the Blackpool Illuminations.
02:40The Friday night celebration will also once again start with a Blackpool Introducers showcase featuring the best of local talent.
02:48The event is free, but the tickets have already been allocated.
02:52Finally, in Livam St Anne's, the award-winning St Anne's Kite Festival will take place on St Anne's Beach between Friday, August 29th and Sunday, August 31st.
03:04The skies above St Anne's seafront will be awash with colour across the three days, with five flying areas on the beach, including one outside the dog control zone so you can bring your pups with you.
03:16Friday will also be an illuminated kite flying evening.
03:20There will then be a fairground on the beach and food and drink stores on the promenade.
03:25Joined by kite teams from across the UK and beyond, the event is a unique partnership between Favre Council and Kite Flyers Smile Factor X, with ongoing support from St Anne's Town Council.
03:37Kite flying times on noon to 10pm on Friday, 11am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.
03:45So there are five top things to do next week.
03:49What was Heather you're up to? Have a good one.
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