UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AT THE SOLARIS CENTRE  Our exhibition space is now fully booked until the end of 2013. It will be some time before we take bookings for 2014. If you are from within the Fylde you can exhibit any theme. From outside the Fylde i.e Preston, Garstang, Lancaster or beyond, your exhibition must have an environmental or sustainability theme. Each display will run for one calendar month. The 'blue boards' along the Business Suite windows are for educational establishments' environmental and sustainability displays only. These boards still have some availablity for 2011/12 - 'phone or email for details. Please contact us for full terms and conditions January & February Dong Energy Walney wind farm extension Consultation documents available to view and take away 1st - 31st January Business suite - Isabel Benchetric Lancaster suite - Michael brown 1st - 29th February Business suite - Acrylics on canvas by a new exhibitor Rebecca Armitage Lancaster suite - Barbara Burrows 1st - 31st March Young Seasiders Competition
The Solaris Centre Exhibitions are open Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOLARIS CENTRE HOSTS NEW TRAM DISPLAY On Monday 10th January 2011 Peter Callow, Leader of Blackpool Council and Gordon Marsden MP unveiled a model of the new FLEXITY 2 trams built by Bombardier which will run on Blackpool's promenade from Easter 2012 as the final part of the £100 million upgrade of the tram network. The model will be on display until the trams enter service.  ------------------------------------------------------------------- FORMER FORMULA 1 ACE NIGEL MANSELL COMES TO THE SOLARIS CENTRE As part of his nationwide tour promoting Britain's Cycling Towns, of which Blackpool is one, former Formula 1 world Champion driver Nigel Mansell rode to the Solaris Centre from his previous stop Chester 80 miles away. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Totally Transport  27th June 2011  Click the images below for enlarged picturesfrom previous years.                 Totally Transport is one of the North West's biggest classic transport festivals. Where else will you see a gathering of classic buses, cars, coaches, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and trams at a single venue?     It is your chance to see those old buses, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and cars all on display on Blackpool's unique New South Promenade. The event is based opposite the Solaris Centre where there is the opportunity to talk to the preservation groups and buy that extra special collectable item or piece of history. The Solaris Centre plays a part in the event showcasing stalls for exhibitors of transport memorabilia,  model tram and railway exhibitions, a tombola in the Lite Bite Cafe and outdoor live music.                          If you missed the event this year, do not fear - Totally Transport will return next summer! Thank you to all those who organised, helped and of course, attended the event.    Totally Transport is hosted by the Lancastrian Transport Trust (LTT), a Blackpool-based registered charity dedicated to preserving the resort's transport heritage. The LTT is grant funded by Blackpool Borough Council and Blackpool Challenge Partnership. The Lancastrian Transport Trust is a registered charity, number 1080404. Visit the official website 'E-mission' drama workshops for schools Learn all about saving energy and renewables in a fun and different way For more details about the performance and associated workshops contact Inspired Productions