Outdoor Fun this Half Term

Preston’s parks will be host to plenty of green-fingered fun to keep the kids entertained this half term.
Really Wild Contributor!

Really pleased to announce we have a new contributor. John Vale is a lecturer in Animal Science and Behaviour at Lancaster and Morecambe College, he has been teaching and involved with animal welfare for the past twenty years and he also runs the wonderful Creepy Crawly Roadshow.
Grey skies looming…
Undeterred by the grey clouds looming over the skies of Preston myself and short stuff set out on one of our fantastic expeditions across town. First stop was to admire the new mural painted on the side of The Ship Inn, Fylde Road.
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’s premier parks
I moved away from Preston over 10 years ago, but when I lived there, I was a big fan of Avenham & Miller Park. In those days my park visits were all about having a stroll and switching off, or else were about getting some picturesque running miles in, and avoiding pounding the tarmac. read article »
Campaign launched against Winckley Square plans
Plans to develop Winckley Square are being targeted by the Winckley Square Campaign group, who are petitioning the Council’s planning committee. read article »
Old photos discovered of Avenham & Miller Parks
Photos have been discovered of Avenham & Miller Park during the Victorian era. read article »
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