Nestled in Walton-le-Dale, sandwiched between a row of unassuming shops, is Fired 4 U. It’s a pottery painting workshop run by Jane Fox, a former hotel manager who decided to throw caution to the wind and pursue her passion for arts and crafts.
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Yey the sun has arrived! Its the middle of August but I’m not complaining, I fancied a day out of town so go to dust my bike down and discover two broken brakes and a puncture in each tyre. Oh. Looks like I’m on foot again. Eager to hug a few trees I head down to Aqueduct Street, duck through some trees and onto the beginning of the Lancaster Canal.
Government cutbacks have seen an end to free swimming for children and pensioners in Preston.
A decision made in June to stop funding free swimming means that as of Sunday 31st July everyone would be paying for their pool time at Preston’s Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres. read article »
The campaign group set-up to save the former New Victoria cinema has become a fully constituted group.
The ‘Friends of Preston New Victoria’ is now available for people to pay money to and become a member to fund the project to re-open the Church Street cinema. read article »
Wa-hey, the summer holidays are upon us! Here’s our Top Ten recommendations to keep the kids, and you, entertained in the city this summer…
Want to know what’s happening in your local area? Want to know what’s hot? What’s happening? Where to be seen? Of course you do, that’s why you’re reading Blog Preston!
If you still want more, Lancashire Style is a new online magazine read article »
Under-age drinking has frequently been linked to anti-social behaviour
28 pubs, clubs and off-licences have failed alcohol purchasing tests as part of an ongoing scheme by Lancashire Police.
97 premises in Preston were tested, with nearly 200 tests conducted in total, according to information obtained by Blog Preston. read article »
The infamous Preston Tringe Festival, which captures the brave and bold talents of theatre, comedy, magic and music will be kicking off on the 23rd July and will be entertaining us until the 1st August.
If you’re interested in seeing what some of the best new local writers have to offer at this year’s festival, why not pop down to one of the following productions – all of which have something different to offer.
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It’s difficult even with help of study and older relatives to imagine the days when Britain was a leader in domestic manufacturing. Factories, mines, and shipping have largely been superseded by gleaming office blocks, shopping centres and colourful high streets. Massive outsourcing of labour, coinciding with a rapid period of decolonisation introduced commerce to the fact that both labour and resources were plentiful abroad; and both could be gathered cheaper than in Britain where, as a developed nation, wages and prices of goods are higher. read article »
Lava and Ignite Wednesday is considered by most to be the most popular student night in Preston. Dan Birch spoke to the director of the club, the man largely responsible for bringing you the nightlife of Preston that we know today. read article »
Preston North End 0-2 Doncaster Rovers:
Preston North End suffered an opening day 2-0 defeat at the hands of South Yorkshire outfit, Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. read article »
Preston North End supporters should keep an eye out for some of their international players who will be representing their countries in exhibition matches on Wednesday 11th August.
Inevitably, the old club vs country row could escalate for PNE boss, Darren Ferguson with the Lillywhite’s in action on Tuesday 10th against Stockport in the Carling Cup. read article »
CHAPTER Three, Part 1. To catch up with previous instalments, click here.
At 3-15pm Parker and Craven went to Layton Cemetery where a forensic scientist was conducting a preliminary post mortem on John Doe.
The cemetery was an old one, originally built in round stones collected from the beach, it’s walls had begun to bow and looked rather as if it were not for the masses of ivy clinging to its sides, the whole building would collapse into a pile of rubble. The front doors were made of solid oak and the two detectives swung them open and walked inside. The walls were hung with huge tapestries depicting the resurrection of Christ, Mary the holy Mother and the beginning of creation. The cold solid floor was tiled in red and white with a green leaf pattern dotted here and there. Another large double door lay ahead with a smaller, more modern one to its left. A conspicuous sign above the door read STRICTLY PRIVATE, visitors by appointment only, ring for attention. read article »
7:55am. Rhodri wasn’t due back into the station until the following day but often he preferred to spend the time in the comforting and familiar surroundings of his office. His only friends were his work colleagues and although he thought the world of his land lady Mrs Gladstone, she had a terrible habit of capturing him and reciting all the ailments that have troubled her during the last few days. read article »
There are few things worse than a bad curry.
Well, perhaps a slight exaggeration. But we all identify with the symptoms of a poorly made curry. That sickening and bloated feeling. The cloying, bottom of a birdcage-like taste in your mouth the day after. And of course, the involuntarily explosive bowel movements. read article »
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