Cinema campaign group seeking members
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 »
Preston Tringe Update
The Preston Tringe is swiftly approaching and the clock is now ticking for groups to apply and be part of it, with the deadline being May 10th. So, what are you waiting for – whatever you talent is, give it a go, it’s a chance to share your gift with the world!
Last month, we revealed some of the current line up for the Preston Tringe and we can now reveal more of the extensive and exciting line up that are set to shine throughout the streets of Preston throughout the Tringe. read article »
Environmental Survey – Blackpool
Blog Preston contributor John Vale (of Creepy Crawly Roadshow fame) is looking for help this Thursday (15th April) in Blackpool for an environmental survey connected to some Great Crested Newts he’s involved in campaigning to save. The survey will take place between 12-2pm, so if you fancy spending two hours in the sun (or rain if you’re unlucky…) helping out, please get in touch with John on 07801 254156.
2010 General Election
Put your questions to the candidates for Preston in the 2010 General Election. Do you want to know more before you place your vote on 6th May 2010? We want to source a set of ten questions from you, readers of Blog Preston, to put to…
Mark Hendrick – Labour
Nerissa Warner O’Neill – Conservative
Mark Jewell – Liberal Democrat
Nigel Cecil – UKIP ( Wyre & Preston North)
The same ten questions will be put to each candidate, so please ensure questions are not person/party specific.
The deadline for receiving your questions will be Tuesday 13th April 2010 at midday. Either post them below or email us at contactus@blogpreston.co.uk
Answers will be published at Blog Preston.
Why Preston Loves a Good Blog
There’s a new community in Preston. It isn’t in a new village, it isn’t a in a religious building, it isn’t in a school. It’s online.
184 million people had started a blog by 2008 according to media agency Universal McCann and that number is growing all the time with a new blog supposedly being created every second.
Preston is no exception. There’s a whole parallel universe Preston happening on the internet. Everyone has something to say and it’s never been easier to dispense that information to the world.
Get Involved!
Interested in seeing the Odeon re-open in town? Want to get involved? The Former Odeon (New Vic) Action Group Meeting is being held this Thursday 8th April 2010 at the Mitchell & Kenyon Cinema, UCLAN Foster Building from 7-9pm. The meeting is open to all who want to help and find out more about the project. The project is being widely discussed on the Facebook Group and on a previous post here at Blog Preston.
Former Odeon (New Vic) Action Group Meeting
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.
Moonlight Walk
Ladies it’s time to register for the Moonlight Walk in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Last year 2,580 women took part in the organised event to raise money for St Catherine’s. The half marathon walk starts at midnight on Saturday 5th June 2010, closing date for entries is 1st March 2010.
Preston Bus Station will not be listed
Preston City Council are welcoming the decision that Preston Bus Station will not be listed.
Tree O’Clock at Ashton Park
300 trees will be planted in Ashton Park, Preston as part of a world record attempt. read article »
Preston Sea Cadets building repainted
Preston Sea Cadets won a national competition to have their headquarters on Strand Road repainted by Dulux. read article »
Typecast Awards give young people a voice
A new website has been setup to give young people in Preston, and Lancashire, a voice to dispel the media myths about drugs, bullying, suicide and lots of other cultural taboos. read article »
Save our National Football Museum
The news that the National Football Museum, situated at Deepdale, is considering a move to pastures new is disappointing, but can be of little surprise to anyone.
The facility has relied heavily on public subsidy since its launch in 2001, with the Northwest Development Agency, in particular, providing the necessary resource to keep the museum afloat. read article »
Campaign launched to keep National Football Museum in Preston
A campaign has been launched to keep the National Football Museum in Preston.
Proposals have been put forward to move the museum to a new home in Manchester, but the people of Preston are demanding it stay put. read article »
Should Preston honour Andrew Flintoff with a statue?
A fine test cricket career has come to an end for Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff and he finished by helping England to recapture the Ashes. read article »
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