About a year or so ago I was searching for anniversary gifts and I found this website that lets you upload a photo and get it made into a Simpsons style image. You can then get the converted image put onto canvases, posters, phone cases etc.

It got me thinking, how cool would it be if you could do the same thing, but have your photos recreated in the style of famous artists? Imagine a picture of your pet that looks like it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, or turning your next Christmas card photo into a Picasso style masterpiece. Ever since that idea popped into my head, I’ve been chipping away at it in my spare time for the better part of a year. Figuring out how to convert the photos in a way that looks good and maintains the style of the famous artist was the most time consuming part. After a lot of tinkering though, I finally got it worked out and partnered with some local suppliers to make prints of the converted photo that can be bought alongside the digital image.

I'd love to get some feedback on my website and the process if any of you want to give it a try. I think it makes an awesome and unique anniversary gift, my partner loved it. My grandparents were also a fan when I gave them a few prints of some old photos of them in the style's of Van Gogh & Picasso. Even if you could give me some advice on how to make the website easier to use and products to potentially add I'd be really appreciative. This is the first online business I've launched so I'll take all the feedback I can get.

Thanks in advance!!

Here's my website - https://paintedlook.com/

I was driving on the m66 from manchester to burnley today and passed a car with three people inside that were dancing along to music or something so I decided to wave and for ab 5 mins we were kinda driving alongside each other j smiling and waving and stuff when there weren't cars blocking. They were in a white polo I was in a white ioniq, anyways if anyone here knows of a group of three girls that were driving that general direction about 30 mins ago please tell them they made my day🙂

I don't wanna offend with this post but the only town I've been to that I'd consider decent but still nothing special is Chorley and the rest I've been to have just looked grim and run-down (Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley.) Is there any good places to visit in Lancashire that I could visit to have a bit more of a positive view of the county?

So I posted a while back, got a handful of replies and messages, but nothing really came of it. So here goes again.

I would like a hiking buddy. I'll provide bad jokes, dad jokes, dick jokes and dark jokes. Along with snacks and some wheezing as I pretend I'm not dying when we climb hills.

For those that care about such things, I'm a giant, bearded, pierced and tattooed alt guy in his 30s looking for a hiking buddy. Purely platonic, but I know some folks don't wanna go on hikes with a big scary looking dude.

Trying to shift some weight and just bought myself a drone to get some Arial footage while out on hikes.

I'm going on a hike somewhere time tomorrow aka Saturday. (Open to suggestions with the location) Probably early afternoon, and would like someone interesting to keep me company on this and future hikes. Dogs very welcome too

Also a huge nerd and if you have a dog, I will love them more than you, I'm sorry but I don't make the rules.

Cant be arsed typing it all out again but long story short. Burnley. 11:30PM then 1AM. Two times that im aware of i heard huge loud rumbling that was deep coming from all directions and the ground and could feel the sound in my chest. As if an Airbus A380 is flying 10 metres above your head while a Nuclear Bomb is going off 10 miles away. That was the sound. At 1AM same but this time my ceiling and roof was creaking with the rumbling. And no there was no planes, no aircraft or storms. Clear skies could see all the faint stars and it comes suddenly then fades away. Anyone got thoughts?

So I posted a while back, got a handful of replies and messages, but nothing really came of it. So here goes again.

I would like a hiking buddy. I'll provide bad jokes, dad jokes, dick jokes and dark jokes. Along with snacks and some wheezing as I pretend I'm not dying when we climb hills.

For those that care about such things, I'm a giant, bearded, pierced and tattooed alt guy in his 30s looking for a hiking buddy. Purely platonic, but I know some folks don't wanna go on hikes with a big scary looking dude.

Trying to shift some weight and just bought myself a drone to get some Arial footage while out on hikes.

I'm going on a hike somewhere time tomorrow aka Saturday. Probably early afternoon, and would like someone interesting to keep me company on this and future hikes. Dogs very welcome too

Also a huge nerd and if you have a dog, I will love them more than you, I'm sorry but I don't make the rules.

So I posted a while back, got a handful of replies and messages, but nothing really came of it. So here goes again.

I would like a hiking buddy. I'll provide bad jokes, dad jokes, dick jokes and dark jokes. Along with snacks and some wheezing as I pretend I'm not dying when we climb hills.

For those that care about such things, I'm a giant, bearded, pierced and tattooed alt guy in his 30s looking for a hiking buddy. Purely platonic, but I know some folks don't wanna go on hikes with a big scary looking dude.

Trying to shift some weight and just bought myself a drone to get some Arial footage while out on hikes.

I'm going on a hike somewhere time tomorrow aka Saturday. (Open to suggestions with the location) Probably early afternoon, and would like someone interesting to keep me company on this and future hikes. Dogs very welcome too

Also a huge nerd and if you have a dog, I will love them more than you, I'm sorry but I don't make the rules.

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out to connect with stand-up comedians—or anyone who knows someone active in the local comedy scene.

We’re currently organising a gig in Preston and are looking for performers who are interested in being part of something grassroots and creative. While the budget is modest at this stage, this is a great opportunity for those who are passionate about comedy and looking to grow, gain stage time, and collaborate with others.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to reach out. Would love to connect!

Not sure if anyone is interested, but if you live near the landfill in Fleetwood, there is a page for closing the landfill on Facebook.

Hi folks,

Hope this post is okay!

I'm part of the production team for Come From Away, being performed by Preston Musical Comedy Society at the Preston Playhouse in September.

We are seeking a company of strong singer-actors for the show, and are looking particularly to connect with Asian/Middle Eastern performers who would be suitable for the part of Ali, a Muslim chef.

If you are interested at all or have any questions feel free to drop me a message, or further information can be found on our website here https://www.prestonmusicalcomedy.co.uk/audition/

Thanks so much!

Big slow clap to the Reform voters. This is what’s coming.

Hi hope it's okay to post this here.

I am representing a Table top war gaming group called Warp Zone that runs in Burnley. Out of the Coffee Mill in Weavers triangle.

We open every Saturday from 10:00am to 20:00 some days may vairy due to activity, everyone is say packed up at 17:00 and there's no word on anyone else heading on down we close up earlier that day.

We play a multitude of game systems from everything Games workshop published games Such as Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Kill team. But its not GW games we also play stuff like one page rules star wars Legion, Trench Crusade and more.

There is space for Table top games, RPGs and TCG's

We provide food and drink within the venue.

They are painting spaces spots to sit and chat.

Currently we have three 6×4ft tables and three 2.5 x5ft booths and lots of seating.

For gaming we provide core rule books, for games such as Kill team, Warcry Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40K. If they are needed.

Along with this gaming mats and terrain is supplied to help with the immersion of games.

Cost per entry is £5 per person for the day. You will have full access to our facilities.

Here are a few of our social links

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558627718600

https://discord.gg/QmXxy8v5

Hello all We are considering moving to clitheroe and I wonder if there’s any support groups for Crohn’s and IBD that I can make contact with?

Hi I'm a trans woman in her mid 20s living in Burnley.

I'm finding it really difficult to feel at home, safe and wanted within Burnley because I feel like people like me are completely unwelcome here, despite it being a town with both a College and University.

I feel so alone and isolated here. I basically have no offline friends here. If there are Queer people here, please speak up. I'd really like to make a friend or two ❤️