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The Continental 8th Beer Festival

The Continental celebrates another successful Beer Festival

20th, May 2012 by

The Continental pub wrapped up its annual Beer Festival yesterday evening, and it’s safe to say that it was bigger and better than ever. Although it rained on and off throughout the three days, the festival was very well attended. Two large, specially erected marquees in the pub’s beer garden kept the drinkers dry, and played host to some great live music by bands from [...]

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Beer festival returns to the Continental for the 8th time

8th, May 2012 by

One of Preston’s biggest beer festivals returns to a city pub and arts venue next week. The Continental’s 8th beer festival will take place by the banks of the River Ribble and feature over 100 ales, ciders, perrys and premium European beers. The pub, on South Meadow Lane, has pedigree as an ale venue after winning the local CAMRA groups pub of the year award [...]

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Community petitions against Preston pub getting live music licence

7th, May 2012 by

A Preston pub faces a backlash from the local community as it looks to allow live music on its premises. The Royal Consort on Meadow Street wants to have bands and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, but faces a petition from local residents worried about the noise. The application to Preston City Council’s licensing sub committee states the pub wants to be able to [...]

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Preston’s Mad Ferret in the running for NME Best Small Venue 2012

19th, April 2012 by

Mad Ferret, the popular live music venue on Fylde Road, Preston, is in the running again this year for the NME Britain’s Best Small Venue 2012 competition. The Mad Ferret hosts a variety of live music covering most genres, offering a mixture of seasoned and emerging artists from across the UK. Since it opened in 2006, the venue has been lucky enough to host the [...]

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Parent company of Preston’s historic Old Black Bull call in administrators

11th, March 2012 by

One of Preston’s most famous drinking holes will continue to trade despite its parent company going into administration. The pumps will keep being pulled at The Old Black Bull, on Friargate, according to its landlord Stan Eaton. Mr Eaton, who has been the licencee since 1990, told the Lancashire Evening Post on Friday: “All I can say is it is everything as usual. It means [...]

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Preston counsellor criticises government’s alcohol deal

5th, April 2011 by

Lesley Threlfall knows more than most people about helping alcoholics. She has worked with them for 10 years. So when someone with her experience criticises the government’s alcohol policy, it’s worth listening. “On paper the strategy seems good, but when you see it in more detail it doesn’t look as great,” she said. Mrs Threlfall, pictured, says more effort is needed to change drinking attitudes. This [...]

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Preston pubs struggling to survive as government policies hit hard

4th, April 2011 by

Susan Carr has seen a lot during her time as owner of The Variety pub on Adelphi Street. She has been the landlady for more than 11 years. But now, she and may other pub owners face a difficult time in the industry as setbacks force many watering holes to close. “It’s probably the worst it’s ever been. For most pubs it’s dire, absolutely dire,” [...]

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Struggling pubs at risk as beer sales slide

6th, February 2011 by

Pulling the perfect pint may soon be a lost art if beer sales continue to slide. The humble pub is losing out to supermarkets who can sell booze cheaply and according to experts at the British Beer and Pub Association, overall beer sales fell by four per cent in 2010. Beer sales in pubs have dropped by more than seven per cent, yet supermarket sales [...]

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Withy Trees pub given ‘dream’ refurbishment

8th, December 2010 by

The Withy Trees pub has been given a fresh lease of life thanks to a new ownership and refurbishment. Situated on Lytham Road, Fulwood, the pub had been in a downward spiral until the last landlord’s licence was revoked. Lisa Gosling, a local nurse in want of change, pitched her business plan for the failing pub. Without any experience in the industry Lisa felt she [...]

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Old Pubs of Preston – Black Horse and The Academy

4th, November 2010 by

Some months ago a pledge to examine various pubs in Preston was made here. This article follows an introductory post which sums up the rich heritage behind Preston’s drinking establishments. Modernity witnesses the country’s pub numbers drop in the face of plummeting sales. This article examines two widely contrasting pubs in Preston’s town centre.

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Upcoming gigs in Preston

15th, October 2010 by

A variety of reasonably big names hit Preston throughout the rest of this month, but quantity is far and few between. Today, Saturday 16 sees the launch of Preston new indie clubnight, ‘Crash in’ @ 53 Degrees.

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New Local Writers @ Preston Tringe

11th, June 2010 by

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 [...]

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OLD PUBS OF PRESTON – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

15th, May 2010 by

Over the coming months we will be looking at some of the old pubs of Preston and where they were. Read this to provide a bit of background.

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