Category: 2021

Sands Venue Resort Hotel & Spyglass

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The opening of the Spyglass Bar offers a sneak peek into what Blackpool’s £30 million Sands Venue Resort Hotel will bring when it eventually opens on the Promenade. Although the hotel itself remains unfinished, the £600,000 Spyglass Bar began welcoming guests on 26 August 2021. Despite a £10 million loan from Blackpool Council, the hotel project has faced delays due to ongoing disputes between the developers and contractors. Developer Peter Swann, along with the hotel’s official website, maintains that the Sands Venue Resort will be Blackpool’s first five-star hotel, offering a luxury spa, gym, conference rooms, valet parking, and stunning… Read more »

Launch of ‘Naturally Insane’ The Life of Dan Leno

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The launch of NATURALLY INSANE! THE LIFE OF DAN LENO, a new play by Blackpool based writer David Slattery-Christy featured Blackpool’s own panto star Steve Royle. For more on David Slattery-Christy, please see our other post here. Victorian superstar Dan Leno, a comedic genius from the English music hall scene, delighted audiences with his lively and quirky performances during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his clever jokes and energetic style, Leno became a beloved entertainer in his time and left a legacy that continues to this day; especially his influence with physical comedy, making him a…

Star Wars Andor on the Cleveleys Prom

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The highly anticipated Star Wars Andor episode filmed in Cleveleys has been released on Disney Plus. The intergalactic action, shot on Cleveleys beach in May 2021, features scenes at Café Cove and even includes a special guest appearance by Mary’s Shell. The new episode, titled ‘Announcement,’ premiered on Disney Plus in the UK this morning (October 19) and showcases Cleveleys – with the help of CGI magic – as the space tourist resort of Niamos.