Month: August 2025

Blackpool Heritage Open Days 2025 – Tour of theTown Hall

Enjoy this tour of the Town Hall showing off the Mayor’s Parlour, the silverware,
stained glass windows and other artefacts. The highlight of the tour will be the impressive Council Chamber with its many points of interest, such as the Wragg Window, history wall paintings and the four windows representing the activities for which Blackpool was known.
Sat 20 Sept 10.30am-3pm

Enter through the front door of the Town Hall and be greeted for the tour.

Backlot Imax Cinema Tour Report and Photos

Tuesday 13th August 2025

We visited impressive Backlot Cinema and Imax in the Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool and were led by Sales and Events Manager Megan.

Megan highlighted the venue’s various screens, including conference spaces available for hire and informed us of the free car parkig, ticket pricing and the bespoke clubs they offer for a variety of viewers. 

There was interest in the weekly Social Club, which offers seniors a day time ticket with a drink to see some of the latest films. 

Note that as of next week the cinema is to be taken over by Arc Cinemas and the now closed diner is not part of that deal.

Next Monthly Meeting 18th August 2025

Please join us at our monthly meeting on Monday 18th August at 7pm in the Holiday Inn, Blackpool. We will discuss matters of interest followed by our guest speaker: Peter Legg, Head of Economic and Cultural Services, Blackpool Council, speaking about the renovation of the Stanley Building on Church Street. Non-members are welcome for a small donation, £2.