The Venue - Penwortham's New Arts Venue - Opening Night - 27/9/19

The Venue - Penwortham's New Arts Venue - Opening Night - 27/9/19

Sep, 27 2019


~Sometimes towns or cities need  a makeover to enable fresh opportunties for local people. This makeover has a positive effect on everyone involved as it revitalises a waning town and brings new life into a worthwhile project.

This evening Penwortham is going back on the cultural map with the opening of it’s new arts centre ‘The Venue’. What was once a former library is now being given access to provide a creative outlet for those skilled in this area.

Designers and builders have been working hard for a considerable period of time to an end concept - local artists work on display, a stage, bar and refreshments available.

Samantha Jones, events co-ordination manager at Penwortham Town Council expresses the usage for the building, diverse events and maintaining it’s vintage look,

“This is a building which is going to be used for the community. There will be a real mix of events which we hope is ticking the boxes for what people want to see in Penwortham. We have kept some of the old library features – the bar sign is made from the old letters on the outside of the library, and the shelving gives a nod to the building’s past life.”

The Venue will all be run be the self sacrificing spirit of capable volunteers who are willing to work hard to make it a success. Local artist Jonathon Preston has put his hand to creating a new sign as well.

The new building will attract creative ones by hosting the following exciting events :-

  • Open mic nights
  • Performances
  • Exhibitions
  • Film clubs
  • Sing a long sessions
  • Local history displays.

Samantha concludes with these encouraging words for anyone who wishes to get involved:-

“We are open to ideas. If people would like to use the building for community groups or have an idea of something they would like here, let us know. We are so excited to get it open and to see how it has grown in six months’ time!”

  • Penwortham’s new arts centre is getting ready for opening night
  • Friday September 27 2019

^Alex Ashworth