Museum of Lancashire

30th, March 2009 by

This is a guest post by Mel Webster. She is studying at the University of Central Lancashire and blogs at What do you do in Preston? If you’d like to write a guest post for Preston Blog see how you can get involved. The Museum of Lancashire is housed in the Grade II listed former Preston Quarter Sessions House building.

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Jon Snow gives a guest lecture at UCLan

22nd, March 2009 by

This is a guest post by UCLan journalism student Nigel Barlow. He blogs at Thoughts of Nigel and you can follow him on twitter @nigelbarlow. If you’d like to write a guest post for Preston Blog check out how you can Get Involved.

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Wiki started for Preston Guild 2012 ideas

19th, March 2009 by

After the success of Preston Tweetup, I’ve set up a quick wiki where all the ideas from the night can be jotted down, edited and evolved. Take a moment to read through them all and then sign up and add your voice to the ideas. We’ll be using this wiki as a base to build on over the coming weeks.

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What happened at Preston Tweetup?

18th, March 2009 by

I really didn’t know what to expect when I floated the idea of Preston Tweetup and it just goes to show how a decent idea can really go places when people get on board. The night itself generated a fantastic response and fantastic ideas.

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Starsailor spring into Action Records

11th, March 2009 by

Music fans flocked to Preston’s Action Records last night to catch a glimpse of indie outfit, Starsailor.

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Preston Tweetup logo revealed

10th, March 2009 by

The result of the Preston Tweetup logo competition is in. The winning entry, as voted for by Preston Blog readers, is produced by Kerry Sholicar, a graphic design graduate from UCLan. The entry received just over 40 per cent of the vote in what was a close contest. Thanks to those who entered and voted. And make sure you register for Preston Tweetup.

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Why isn't Preston's MP on Twitter?

8th, March 2009 by

I was browsing the web and came across this excellent site that lists which MPs are on Twitter and gives you an insight into the corridors of power. It’s called Tweetminster. It got me thinking, is Preston’s MP Mark Hendrick on Twitter?

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Preston Tweetup Logo Competition

6th, March 2009 by

We’ve been running a competition to design a logo for Preston Tweetup. The entries are now in, and here they are with a short write up of why the designer picked the fonts, colours etc that they did: Entry 1 – submitted by David Perkins

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Drinks offer confirmed for Preston Tweetup

3rd, March 2009 by

Confirmed the drinks offer for Preston Tweetup with the New Continental and Stage 9 Marketing today. The first 50 people who register and attend the event, with their printed out confirmation slip, will be entitled to a free drink up to the value of £3. This will get you a glass of house wine, draught beer/lager or soft drink. So don’t delay, register today for [...]

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March Twitter Treat for all Preston Blog readers from Subway Preston

2nd, March 2009 by

Preston Blog have teamed up with Subway Preston (the Church Street one) to offer all readers a great deal. Print off the voucher below and take it to the Subway Church Street store (now open 24 hours – madness!) and you can get any six inch sub, medium frink and cookie for just £2.99.

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Hartington Courts in Broadgate under threat?

1st, March 2009 by

The Broadgate is Great blog is reporting that Hartington Courts in Broadgate could be under threat by a new ‘super surgery’. The plan appears to be to combine the Fishergate Hill surgery and Ashton Doclands Medical Centre together in a site that is currently the Hartington Courts recreation area – including a bowling green, basketball and a footie kick a around.

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