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As we've moved to step 4 of the Government's roadmap, we are pleased to host some informal in-person events around the county. Our team look forward to meeting you, to answer any questions you may have about fostering and advise you on the process. If there isn't an event planned near you at the moment, please keep checking this page which will be updated when new events are confirmed.
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Central Lancashire
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| 11 September |
10am – 5pm |
Makers Market, Preston Flag Market, Cheapside, Preston PR1 2AP |
| 12 September |
11am – 6pm |
J A family festival, Fishwick Hall Golf Club, Preston, PR1 5TE.
12th September 2021 |
- 17 September
- 15 October
- 12 November
- 10 December
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12pm – 2pm |
Costa Costa Coffee, 62 Liverpool Rd, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0DQ |
- 24 September
- 29 October
- 26 November
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12pm - 2pm |
Costa Coffee at Fullwood: Fulwood, Preston I Garstang Road, PR2 9RX |
Burnley, Pendle, Hyndburn, Rossendale and the Ribble Valley
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Chorley and West Lancashire
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| 02 September |
9.30am – 2pm |
Starbucks, Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village, PR7 7NA |
| 07 September |
9am – 4pm |
Chorley Market, Market Place, (off Cleveland Street), Chorley,PR71BH |
| 08 September |
10am – 2pm |
The Hub, Unity Place, Bridgewater Dr, Buckshaw, Chorley, PR7 7EU |
- 30 September
- 28 October
- 25 November
- 16 December
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10am – 4pm |
Bygone Times, Grove Mill, Eccleston PR7 5TZ |
Lancaster, Wyre and North Fylde
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| 9 September |
11am – 1:30pm |
Affinity Outlet Lancashire, Anchorage Road Fleetwood FY7 6AE |
| 21 September |
11:30am – 1:30pm |
Costa Coffee, 7-9 Park Street St Lytham St Anne's FY8 5LU |
| 4 October |
11:30am – 1:30pm |
Costa Coffee, Unit 3 Village Walks, Queensway Poulton FY6 7DF |
Online events
Fostering surgeries online
Check back for new dates soon.
Our fostering team are running unique drop-in surgeries online via Zoom for people interested in fostering offering:
- Online individual meeting with an expert in fostering recruitment and assessment
- An experienced foster carer on hand to answer your questions
- Fast tracking through the process so that your details can be checked for eligibility and an initial visit to your house be booked on the spot
Please join us by emailing us at fosteringmarketing@lancashire.gov.uk to secure your place, or call for more information on 0300 123 6723 and we can invite you into our zoom event to find out all you need to know about caring for our vulnerable children by being a foster carer with us.
An evening with a foster carer (online) – the myths revealed
Hear one of our experienced foster carers talk about their years of fostering with us and they'll be able to answer your queries from first-hand experience. We will also tell you about what is involved in applying to foster and the fantastic support and training we provide every step of the way, including our foster care academy.
Our online events will be taking place on Wednesdays from 6pm – 8.00pm on:
- 15 September 2021
- 20 October 2021
- 17 November 2021
- 8 December 2021
Please join us by emailing us at fosteringmarketing@lancashire.gov.uk or call for more information on 0300 123 6723 and we can invite you into our zoom event to find out all you need to know about caring for our vulnerable children by being a foster carer with us.
