Featured Events in Preston in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Head down to Brockholes to explore our beautiful habitats and the wonderful wildlife living here.  Our woodlands, meadows and lakes are home to a variety of species waiting to be discovered. Join us for a session of minibeast hunting, bird watching and wildlife crafts. Tickets are £9 per child. Accompanying adults and children over 12 enter free, but please still book a ticket then we can keep track of numbers.  Any children over 12 who wish to take part in activities must have a child's ticket purchased. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this session. Normal car parking charges apply. Information Source: Lancashire Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

This session is a re-run of our May Home education sessions. During this session, we will work together to make bath bombs, and every guest can take their own home with them. While we make the bath bomb, we will talk a little bit about how our bath bombs are made in the UK, and the science behind how bath bombs work. We then conduct a mini science experiment with fizzing bath bombs. We will then briefly talk about some of the natural ingredients we use and the effects these can have on our bodies. We then invite you to ask us anything! We love how inquisitive young minds are, and know the benefit of following individual interests. Feel free to come with an idea of questions- this could include where we get ingredients from, how products are made, how the tills work or anything else you’re itching to ask! We’ll try our best to answer on the day, if not we’ll find out and get the information to you. Information Source: Lush Retail Ltd | eventbrite

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Linked with the Lancashire Vehicle Club, come along to Brockholes Nature Reserve and view some classic cars and chat to their owners!  This is a free event to attend however car parking charges apply. Information Source: Lancashire Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Discover how to skilfully handle difficult individuals who may present challenges with their argumentative nature or awkward behaviour. The art of clear communication, combined with rational and positive approaches, is essential in effectively dealing with such individuals. On this one-day Handling Difficult People Training course, we delve into the complexities of managing those who consistently display inappropriate behaviour. This course equips you with the tools to strike a balance between assertiveness and ineffectiveness when confronted with difficult people. Over the course of a day, you will gain empowering insights on how to address even the most problematic individuals in a professional manner, employing clarity, rationality, and positivity. The focus lies in understanding the significance of proper communication and setting goals and standards. By exploring various techniques for handling difficult situations, you will master the skilful "wrong box/right box" approach. Join us in this transformative course and enhance your ability to navigate challenging encounters with confidence and proficiency. Corporate Coach Training is CPD accredited. This course qualifies for CPD 6 trainer-led hours, with additional 2-3 via post-course portal independent learning. Training Course Content Communication skills needed to deal with difficult people Self-assessment of your communication style Impression management How to handle intellectually difficult people Clarity of purpose Goal setting Develop your questioning skills Clarify ambiguities How to transform negative to positive How to harness the power of positive suggestion How to put your new skills into practice Behaviour modification Exploring difficult communication styles and learning which works Using rational approach The importance of self-concept How to use objective language How to script your message Focus on the future How to gain commitment How to be assertive, not aggressive or passive The use of body language and voice tones The importance of finishing on a positive Putting the material into practice. By the end of this Handling Difficult People course, you will achieve the following learning outcomes: Effectively address individuals who engage in inappropriate behaviour or fail to adhere to the right course of action. Develop emotional intelligence and self-regulation techniques to maintain composure and control in challenging situations. Proactively address issues at their early stages to prevent them from escalating into more significant problems. Gain insights into discerning when to find common ground through compromise and when to assert your position firmly. Master the art of negotiation to seek constructive solutions rather than engaging in blame-oriented arguments. Enhance your self-confidence and assertiveness skills, enabling you to approach difficult interactions with greater poise. Utilise the power of positive feedback as an effective tool to influence and encourage behavioural change in others. " The course was well structured with a good flow of topics which led onto the next topic. I liked the interactive part, working with the other attendees. Thank you for delivering a course with NO power point slides. It was really refreshing. The trainer's presentation was excellent! Informative, engaging, very knowledgeable and the real life examples were excellent. " Delegate from RWE Supply and Training Information Source: Corporate Coach Training | eventbrite

Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible singles, you are in for a wonderful night of dating. Meet like-minded singles face-to-face at our busy speed dating event at Slug & Lettuce, Preston. It's time to relax, make real life connections and meet your perfect partner in crime! Here, at SpeedDater we know that chemistry only happens in person, so our events are perfect for singles that want to meet people in real life. During the event, you will be going on between 6 and 12 mini dates lasting about four minutes each. Our professional hosts and well-organised events make meeting people easy and lots of fun. Come with a smile and an open mind, you never know who you could meet at one of our events. What to Expect: Mix, Match, Date When you arrive, our lovely SpeedDater host will welcome you and sign you in. You will be given a badge number that will match a table in the room and the ladies stay seated while the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman. To help you remember all participants you will have a card to mark down all individuals that you like. There will be a break halfway through the dating for you to refill and recharge. And after the event? The day after your speed dating event you can log in to our secure website and click the 'matches' tab. You will find out who you mutually matched with and can get in touch again via our messaging system. Don’t forget about SpeedDater’s guarantee - if you didn’t meet someone you liked the first time your next singles event is free! What have you got to lose? Itinerary 19:00 Registration opens 19:30 Speed Dating begins 20:15 Break for drinks and chatting 20:30 Speed Dating resumes 21:30 Speed Dating ends and post event socialising begins Please have a look at our upcoming events: www.speeddater.co.uk Information Source: SpeedDater | eventbrite

This course is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild species that will be found on the day. There will also be samples of wild food and drink for everyone to get stuck into and a pre-made wild snack! The focus with all of our workshops is on the 4 'F's of Foraging: Fungi, Fruit, Flowers and Foliage . We aim for an array of these elements on every session we run (weather and season permitting!) Event sold out or can't make this date? Head to www.foragebox.co.uk/workshops or view our Eventbrite profile to browse all available sessions. What To Expect Our 'Forage & Nibble' workshops are exactly that: you will spend the day learning how to forage with your tutor and then be treated to a 'wild snack' to put it all into context! These have become our most popular events and are available at numerous locations around the country. DURATION: 3 hours (approx 2.5 hours of foraging and 30 mins preparing and eating your wild snack) We like to keep some elements a surprise for the day, but here is what you can expect from your foraging workshop: a short introduction regarding the safety and format of the day discussions around foraging tips, safety, ethics, etiquette, sustainability and the law a circular walking route taking in different growing environments around the site. Expect a route of around 2-3km predominantly on footpaths a closer look at edible wild species and any poisonous lookalikes by a professional forager a chance to slow the pace of modern life down, meet new people and immerse yourself in a soul-nourishing activity, reconnecting with nature and discovering new flavours small tasters of wild food - this may even include freshly-picked items straight from the wild and a wild snack. Your wild snack might be something we find on the day freshly cooked in the woods, a hunk of homemade sourdough with some wild pickles and preserves, or even a big slice of cake (our tutors are decent cooks too so it could be something even better!) our workshops are run in a welcoming and informal fashion, where attendee questions and contributions are encouraged after the event, you will be sent a follow-up email containing a list of everything we found on the day. Please do not expect photos or descriptions in this email - it is purely a list for reference purposes, and we find it helps people do further research in their own time. Please note: as with most of our events, this is an educational experience and not a 'basket-filling' session . At the end of the session, there may be a small selection of our wild products and workshop vouchers available to purchase (card and cash accepted). This is a recent element of our events after enough attendees made enquiries about it - there is no pressure to buy anything having already bought tickets but sometimes people want a souvenir to take with them! Please speak to your tutor about this at the end. Who Is This Workshop For? These events are perfect for everyone - families, bushcrafters and dog-walkers alike! Nobody is made to feel out of their depth or silly for not knowing what certain things are, so these events suit absolute novices to more experienced hobby foragers alike. We strongly believe that foraging is for everyone , with all demographics welcome, regardless of age, ability, gender or ethnicity. Please read our FAQs further down the page to find out about dogs, children and mobility. IMPORTANT INFORMATION KIT LIST: What to bring with you DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked for any dietary requirements when completing your booking. Please note that our workshops may not be suitable for vegans and coeliacs unless you inform us of these dietary requirements in advance - we may use butter or bread, for example. Bookings made within 48 hours of the event start time may not allow for your tutor to cater for specific dietary requirements - please get in touch if this is a concern. Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the destination. EXACT MEETING POINT: by the picnic benches in the car park Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W5nFJo3aZpWok8Yr5 What3Words: https://w3w.co/contracting.quiz.hurry PARKING: Limited free parking is available at this venue. Please be considerate when leaving your car and do not block gates or access for other road users, ensuring you park as near to the adjacent car as possible to allow others to park in the same area. TOILETS: Toilets are not available at this location. Please arrive well in time for the start of the workshop, allowing extra time for the distance from your parked car to the meeting point and any toilet trips - we don't tend to wait for late-comers! Your foraging guide for the day should arrive on site at least an hour before the start and will start gathering the group together approximately 15 minutes before the official start time. If you cannot find your tutor around that time, there is a chance you are looking in the wrong place, so please check the event information for the exact location (not the postcode) Signage can sometimes be limited, so keep an eye out for anyone with a foraging basket! Minimum number of guests for this event to go ahead: 8 people PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide guests with a contact telephone number for your tutor. This is for privacy puropses but also because it is impractical to do so - your tutor simply wouldn't be able to take a call whilst with a group. If you need to get in contact, please use the email function via eventbrite or our website . Start getting excited! In advance of your foraging workshop, we thought you might be interested in the following: Our F ield Notes website page ' What will I find on my Forage Box workshop?' A guide to our workshops formats Trustpilot reviews from previous workshop guests Forage Box TV , our YouTube channel Our website FAQs Workshop Safety Policy, Cancellation and Other Relevant Information Our Safeguarding Policy Information Source: Forage Box | eventbrite