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This category relates to all things to do with parks in Preston including Avenham and Miller Park, Ashton Park, Haslam Park, Moor Park and others

Kate Bush fans to descend on Avenham Park for mass dance

Sunshine in Avenham Park on some of the first days of restrictions easing Pic: Tony Worrall Kate Bush fans are invited to move themselves around with enthusiasm while recreating the iconic dance from the song Wuthering Heights in a Preston Park this summer. ‘The Most Wuthering […]

11 months ago
King Charles III Coronation to be celebrated with Big Lunch at Avenham Park

Flower display in Miller Park Pic Janette Hall The Coronation of King Charles III is to be celebrated at Preston city centre’s Avenham Park.   As part of the national Big Lunch initiative to celebrate the occasion, an event […]

12 months ago
Plans to build £9.7m Ashton Park sports hub up for discussion

The proposed masterplan Pic: FWP Limited Plans to build a new sports community hub including a 3G football pitch in Ashton Park will be discussed in a Cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 19 April). The proposal forms […]

12 months ago
In pictures: Egg rolling 2023 in Avenham Park

Egg Rolling 2023 Prestonians braved the wet weather today to celebrate the annual egg rolling event in Avenham and Miller Parks. The Easter Monday tradition dating back to Victorian times has seen communities […]

12 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Sister launches fundraiser and pays tribute to ‘sparkling ray of sunshine’ Rachel Jackson

Rachel Jackson The sister of Rachel Jackson has launched a fundraiser to help with funeral and memorial costs. Sarah Jackson has created a GoFundMe where she pays tribute to Rachel and describes […]

12 months ago
Body found in search for woman missing from Avenham

Rachel Jackson Officers searching for a missing woman have sadly found a body.  Rachel Jackson, 38, from Manchester, was reported missing from the Wadham Road area of Avenham yesterday (Friday 31 March).  […]

12 months ago
Worden Park to see major drainage and footpaths work

Worden Park on a frosty morning Pic: Tim Watts Leyland’s Worden Park is in line for an overhaul to make it more accessible – and attractive – to its many users. South Ribble Borough Council cabinet has given the […]

1 year ago
Tennis court revamp to see charge for use in Moor Park, Haslam Park and Ashton Park

Charges are set to be introduced to use the tennis courts at three of Preston’s major parks when they reopen after getting upgrades ahead of the peak summer playing season. […]

1 year ago
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