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Review: Of Mice and Men at the New Continental

17th, March 2011 by

“Now what do you suppose is eating them two?” is the final line delivered in Steinbeck’s 1937 classic. Though we never hear it in the Black Box Theatre Company’s adaptation of the Great Depression-era short story, fans of the book will recognise its resonance echoing all the way through this powerful production. Mike Lockley’s weary and cynical George Milton plays paternal friend to Ed Barry’s [...]

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Big win for ice dancer at Preston Sports Awards

15th, March 2011 by

A local ice dancer has won Achievement and Performance of the Year at Preston’s sixth annual MWR Preston Sports Awards. It rounds off a successful year for Louise Walden, who said she was “honoured” to be awarded the prize at the Guild Hall on Friday. “I didn’t really know about the awards until very near to the time, but it was great to be shortlisted [...]

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International Women’s Day celebrated in Preston

11th, March 2011 by

Lesley Pritchard, left, and Valerie Wise open the day with a ceremonial cake International Women’s Day was proudly celebrated in the city. This week women and men gathered to celebrate one hundred years of the national day. The anniversary is not only a timely reminder of changes that have helped women achieve equality but also a time to reflect on inequalities that still remain. Preston [...]

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Race for Pancake Day at the Flag Market

8th, March 2011 by

This morning saw the Flag Market taken over by several chefs and local catering firms to compete in a pancake tasting competition judged by Paul Heathcote. Despite the chilly morning, people on their way to work were also greeted by the sight of a ‘pancake race’, where chefs ran the length of the flag market while flipping pancakes on frying pans. Afterwards Paul Heathcote (owner [...]

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Western Area Forum Report

4th, March 2011 by

The first of a series of Area Forums focusing on the Guild took place last night at Ashton Primary School. The Western Area Forum was hosted by Councillor William Shannon, who described the current structure of Area Forum as “the last of their kind”. Because of budgeting issues Area Forums will now be restricted to specialist single issue group meetings such as the Guild. Shannon [...]

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Rid the World – Theatre at the Continental tonight

4th, March 2011 by

Events surrounding the 1911 Liverpool Transport Strike will be vividly brought back to life at The Continental tonight. Based on a work by Manchester’s Trevor Griffiths, author of Comedians, and adapted by acclaimed playwright Rob Johnston, Rid the World is the latest in a series of touring small scale theatre productions to come to the venue this year. As well as two plays at The Continental last [...]

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Theatre company announce Preston performances after awards success

28th, February 2011 by

The team behind the successful Tales from the Blackjack are returning to Preston after having gained acclaim across the the UK. Thunder Road Theatre will perform their take on Jekyll & Hyde this June, before also making an appearance at this year’s Tringe. Featuring MEN Award winner Alex Moran and Christopher Ward, ‘Hyde’ promises to be a physical blend of high energy and contemporary storytelling. Alex Moran [...]

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Thoughts on the first Preston Social

18th, February 2011 by

The first Preston Social saw over forty people come to the New Continental this week to see Nathaniel Cassidy and Tom Stables talk about online reputation, personal branding and digital personas. It was very reassuring to have such a good turnout for the first event, and proved that there is a niche and demand for this kind of gathering in Preston. The balance between a formal talk and [...]

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Guild 2012 volunteer program launched

18th, February 2011 by

The volunteer programme for Preston Guild 2012 has now launched and organisers are calling on as many people as possible to sign up in order to ensure that next year’s celebration is successful. There are a wide range of opportunities available, from stewarding at events, getting involved in community projects, or marketing and administrative support in the Guild office. Full details of how to become [...]

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Prescap move into new home to celebrate 25 years

17th, February 2011 by

Prescap have celebrated their 25th birthday by officially opening their new headquarters on Fox Street. The arts-based charity chose to mark the event by announcing a new vision and mission statement for the next three years, and rebranding the charity as “Your Prescap”. David Knight, outgoing Chair of Prescap said: “Prescap was established to help and support, to foster and to nurture. Today we’re also [...]

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A guide to Valentine’s Day in Preston: The single’s special

14th, February 2011 by

Some single people will go to any lengths to get a date on Valentine’s Day. I wonder whether it might be better for them to stay in with a cup of tea instead. Fluffy teddy bears, bright red hearts and couples who can’t keep their hands off each other. As Valentine’s Day rolls around again, many single people are left feeling lonely and depressed. As [...]

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Valentine’s Day apart… for charity

11th, February 2011 by

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for lovers to make their partners feel extra special. Most people do this by showering their better halves with presents, flowers and intimate words, declaring why those people mean the world to them. But this year, a young couple from Preston will be doing the exact opposite – spending Valentine’s Day over 500 miles apart. Simon McNamee, 19, from Leyland, [...]

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Preston to play part in LGBT history month

7th, February 2011 by

Shocking historical records that show gay men being imprisoned and hanged for their sexuality will be unveiled in Preston later this month. Lancashire Record Office will open its doors on Saturday 26th February for Outing the Past, a day of talks and exhibitions to mark Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month. “LGBT History Month has really grown as a nationwide event and we [...]

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