Local photographers are captivated by The Ship Inn’s mural wall, the ever changing artwork is eye catching and inspirational. On a grey day in Preston the colours break up the monotony of the landscape, it’s a great surprise to discover a new piece of artwork there. I wanted to find out more, quizzed Chris Moot – one of the artists behind the wall and discovered he has a lot of exciting projects on the horizon. A fledging clothing label MakeMake to be launched next month and the Shakedown Project amongst others. Read on…
An action group has been set up with a vision to revive the old Odeon cinema on Church Street. The Former Odeon (New Vic) Action Group are holding their first meeting this Saturday 20th March at The Convent – rear of St Walburge’s Church at 2pm.
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is taking place on Sunday 21st March, and a piece of the action is coming to Avenham and Miller Park in Preston.
When I asked my girlfriend Tracey, how many types of British birds she could identify, she quickly replied “About ten”. And if I were to ask you as a reader what would your reply be? I suspect it may be around the same but just take a while to stop and think. I suggest you may be able to identify at least fifty. Just to give you a quick example, take the time to read the names of but a few. Blackbird, Crow, Wood Pigeon, Mallard, Thrush, Sparrow, Starling, Kingfisher, Magpie and Puffin but you certainly know many more and this brings me to the question, how many different types of bird could you attract to your garden in Preston?
Local dub poet Prince Marley stopped by the Preston FM studio yesterday to chat about his poetry and hopes for the Preston Reggae Festival, planned for this summer.
Ventured to EastZEast last night for a friend’s birthday meal. The traditional Punjab cuisine and modern interior is obviously a big hit with fellow Prestonians as the place was packed.
Local photographers are captivated by The Ship Inn’s mural wall, the ever changing artwork is eye catching and inspirational. On a grey day in Preston the colours break up the monotony of the landscape, it’s a great surprise to discover a new piece of artwork there. I wanted to find out more, quizzed Chris Moot – one of the artists behind the wall and discovered he has a lot of exciting projects on the horizon. A fledging clothing label MakeMake to be launched next month and the Shakedown Project amongst others. Read on…
Two local bands join forces on Thursday 11th March to raise much needed funds for the Green Gecko Project, a charity based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The organisation runs a school and safe haven for local street children. A place they can eat, wash, learn and play. Playing on the night are tropical popsters Coco Shackle and the brilliant Boy Del Mundo. The night starts at 7.30pm at the Ship Inn, Fylde Road Preston. Entry – Free. Donations welcome.
Dr Hoffmann aka Norbert Papp spent the first half of the new millennium building a reputation as one of the most sought after events promoters in Hungary, his renowned Techno nights pulling in crowds of over a thousand people per night. In 2005 after a series of unfortunate events he left Hungary for the UK and thought he had turned his back on the music scene for good. Two years later he rediscovered his passion for music. A radio production course at Preston FM inspired his ground breaking foray into radio with his electronic dance music show, the Blind Spot.
The alpine ski mural inside Pizzaland? Queuing all the way around the corner of the Odeon cinema in town and wondering whether you were going to get in? To brighten up the gloomy weather I bring you a ray of nostalgia…
A great deal of us long to be somewhere else, maybe on a tropical beach or possibly sitting in the shade of a harbour a cafe, hiding away from the Mediterranean sun whilst sipping a long cool drink, but these are luxuries that come very rarely and also at a cost. Fifteen or so years ago I found myself flying over the North West of England on my way to a Caribbean Island known as the Dominican Republic. It was a fourteen hour flight in miserable cramped conditions and to be perfectly frank, not worth it. Upon my return; and suffering from a major tummy bug, I vowed never to try it again and dedicate more of my time to exploring the countryside and the wildlife that surrounds Preston.
Random yet fun post! Thought I’d play town planner for the day & list what I’d like to see in Preston’s city centre…Here’s my personal Top 10…
1. A whacking great big kid’s play area, on the scale of Withy Grove Park Play area in Bamber Bridge, with a skate park, BMX ramps, fountains, picnic tables & cafe for families.
2. An independent cinema.
3. Cultural quarter with subsidised artist’s workshops, offices, an exhibition space and shop.
4. Tramlines, cycle routes & zero traffic.
Bumped into Sam and Dawn from Screaming Theatre today and beckoned them into the studios of Preston FM for a chat.
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Come with me down through town and beyond to sample some of the finest tea you have ever tasted! Tucked away at the bottom of Cannon Street is the Mystery Tea House, a sweet little cafe and tea shop serving every type of tea imaginable. As well as serving their delicious tasting brews the Mystery Tea House also serves food and caters for coffee lovers too…
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