We are launching the Southport Learning Town vision with a one-day Learning Festival at The Atkinson Arts Centre on Lord Street in Southport on Saturday 14th June 2025 from 10.30 am to 3.00 pm. Everything is free and open to all.
Sing along with a choir (you don’t have to be a singer), watch an alchemy mix of science and magic, learn an original song or join in a drama workshop (most suitable for 9-13 age range). No booking required – just wander in take part.
ArtUK is coming to the Theatre Bar in the afternoon so we can investigate pictures in a fun way and, in the morning, there will be sessions for parents and carers of young children. Alongside this Jan will be escorting groups through the day to learn about the fascinating facade of the building, a face painter will be in the foyer and surprise magic tricks may just appear wherever you are. Giant Bubbles will be on display in the garden accompanied by the music of The Beatles.
In the Foyer • Table for information and suggestions • Face Painter Corner • Close up magic
Outside • Music • Giant bubbles • Fascinating Façade Tours and Talks Take a closer look at the frontage of one of Southport’s landmark buildings. Why was it once called Cambridge Hall? When was it built? What was it used for? And what was its place in the development of Southport? Look up and see the glorious architecture of this lovely asset to our town
Studio • Everyone can sing (from 11.00 am - 12.00 noon) Linda Matthews-Fogg, Musical Director of The Octave Choir will lead a workshop for part singing and improving technique. All ages and abilities are welcome.
• Alchemy Lecture (from 12.00 noon - 1.00 pm) Rik Tynan will hold an Alchemy Lecture mixing Magic and Science.
• Formby High School Singalong (1.00 pm - 2.00 pm) Formby High School will be holding a singing Workshop to teach people their original Liverpool Anthem song written by Steve Cook called 'Above Us Only Sky’.
• Ignite Youth Theatre Drama Workshop (age range 9-13) (2.00 pm – 3.00 pm) A fun, energetic Drama Workshop that will develop your confidence and communication skills and give you an insight to the work we do at Ignite Youth Theatre
Theatre Bar The PEEP Learning Together Programme helps parents, carers and practitioners make the learning opportunities in everyday life, supporting their babies’ and young children’s learning through play.
• Art UK Investigating Art (afternoon) Tagger is a micro volunteering opportunity available to anyone on the Art UK website. It allows people to add keywords to artworks, which in turn makes them much more discoverable for others. It is also a process that encourages looking closely at artworks and building visual literacy.
Contact
The Learning Town Team can be contacted using the following email address:
