New Local Writers @ Preston Tringe
The infamous Preston Tringe Festival, which captures the brave and bold talents of theatre, comedy, magic and music will be kicking off on the 23rd July and will be entertaining us until the 1st August.
If you’re interested in seeing what some of the best new local writers have to offer at this year’s festival, why not pop down to one of the following productions – all of which have something different to offer.
Tales from the Blackjack – The future
Those theatre-goers among you will remember our review of Tales of the Blackjack, an excellent one man show performed by local actor Alex Moran. It centres around a blackjack dealer, interacting with various customers, revealing dark secrets as each character’s personal life bleeds into their gambling life.
I caught up with Alex this afternoon read article »
OLD PUBS OF PRESTON – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Inns, taverns and beer houses in Preston in the early to mid-1800’s were largely different from what we might imagine.
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Every Day She Lies a Little
Jenn Ashworth‘s debut novel, A Kind of Intimacy, has garnered excellent reviews from the critics and public alike. It’s the story of a lonely, obese woman who moves home and begins stalking her neighbour. Imagine if Kathy Bates moved to a quiet cul-de-sac in Fleetwood and you’re half way there. Despite the air of menace there is something very funny and likable about the character of Annie, who guided by self-help books is able to justify her bizarre behaviour. Local author Jenn has just completed her second novel Cold Light which is set in Preston. I wanted to find out more…
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 »
Interview with Preston’s prolific photographer
If you haven’t heard of Flickr, it’s a photo sharing website and allows people to post their photos onto the web. Within it there is a Preston group, where people can post photos of the city. The group has just over 9,000 photos in it and one man has taken hundreds, if not thousands of them, Tony Worrall. read article »
Preston dock crane driver Richard Taylor
After the posting of photos and videos of Preston Docks on the web, I wanted to speak to someone who had worked there during its heyday – and one man appeared in many of the photos, Richard Taylor. read article »
Interview with local actor Alex Moran
Alex Moran is in his final year at university, yet the star in the making has already secured a prominent place in the upcoming production of ‘Blackjack’, which has been commissioned to play at The Lowry in Manchester next year. read article »
Klint’s Flowers
Happy go lucky Klint Turner, 35, of Klint’s Flowers, Preston, sees good luck and opportunity as the key of his success in business. read article »
Interview with Krystal Gault of Kitsch Monkey Productions
Krystal Gault is enjoying a half of lager ahead of the screening of her first music video at the New Continental on the August Bank Holiday. She takes a drag of a cigarette and greets me, she’s a little nervous ahead of the screening.
“This is our first music video”, she says, “I really hope people turn up!” 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 »
Preston man’s charity ride on a Brompton bike
A father from Preston, Chris Maiden, is cycling 300 km from London to Paris on his beloved Brompton bike for the Meningitis Trust this month.
The 300K is a challenge in itself for any keen cyclist, however Chris has decided to challenge himself even further by using a bike that folds to the size of a large carrier bag, has 16″ wheels and only 3 gears instead of a more standard road bike. read article »
Creating a mapped Preston for everyone
The Preston map is beginning to take shape
Ever heard of an Open Street Map? No, it’s not that thing Google is doing where they drive past when you’re getting changed or snap your dog having a wee up against the lampost. Open Street Map is where people can help to map their local areas properly and it’s happening in Preston.
Views of people at the Penwortham Leisure Centre public meeting
Over 500 people packed into the hall at Penwortham Girls School to hear the debate
Below are an assortment of views that the people of Penwortham, and the surrounding area, expressed at the public meeting about the potential closure of Penwortham Leisure Centre.
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