5 things to do next week across Central Lancashire & the Fylde Coast
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00:00Hi, I'm Digital Reporter Amy Seddon and welcome to another edition of 5 things to do next week across central Lancashire and the Fouth Coast.
00:10First up, in Preston, the Brockholes Nature Reserve is hosting a Pirate Adventure Day on Friday, February 21st.
00:18Running between 1 and 3pm, attendees will join Captain Flint and the Brockholes Pirates on a squash-buckling adventure
00:25where they will make their own sword, hunt for hidden treasure and help build the Jolly Roger's ship.
00:31Organisers say fancy dress is welcome, but as it is an outdoor activity, they ask participants to dress for the weather with waterproofs and sturdy footwear.
00:40Tickets are £9 each, although accompanying adults and children over 12 enter for free.
00:47In Chorley, a thriller called Gaslights is on at the Chorley Theatre between Monday, February 17th and Saturday, February 22nd.
00:55Presented by the Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society and set in fog-bound Victorian London,
01:02this is a dark tale of a marriage based on deceit and trickery that inspired the phrase gaslighting and is as relevant today as the day it was written.
01:11The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £12.
01:17Over on the Fylde Coast, Showzam is on all of next week in Blackpool, the final day being Sunday, February 22nd.
01:25This festival of circus, magic, live entertainment and fun for the family sees an exciting blend of live performances
01:32and incredible illusions from cut-and-edge street acts and world-class magicians.
01:37Highlights include a live stunt by escapologist Andrew Basso on the comedy carpet on Monday, February 17th.
01:44And you can read our interview with him on our website.
01:47Although many of the events are free, some you do have to buy tickets for, so do check before you turn up.
01:54The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is then on at the Opera House in Blackpool on Saturday, February 22nd.
02:01This 90-minute concert has an ethereal candlelight setting and features a band of 14 classical musicians
02:08who will take you on a journey through the rock and metal genres with the biggest tracks from the last 50 years.
02:14The event starts at 7.30pm and prices come in three levels, either £44.65, £54.55 or £67.75.
02:26Finally, in Fleetwood, the Affinity Lancashire Outlet has a whole week of events planned for February half-term.
02:33First up on Monday, there's a Superhero Hunt. On Tuesday, there's a Chocolate Superhero Wrapper Workshop.
02:40And on Wednesday, there's a meet-and-greet with Batman, plus the chance to get some glitter tattoos.
02:45A Super Silent Disco is then held on a Thursday, and another Superhero Hunt on a Friday, before Spider-Man Day on Saturday.
02:55All the events are free and run between 11am and 4pm, apart from the Chocolate Wrapper Workshop, which starts at 12.
03:03So there are five top things to do next week, but whatever you're up to, have a good one.