Moonlight Walk

Ladies it’s time to register for the Moonlight Walk in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Last year 2,580 women took part in the organised event to raise money for St Catherine’s. The half marathon walk starts at midnight on Saturday 5th June 2010, closing date for entries is 1st March 2010.

Charity Santa Dash for Preston city centre

Preston city centre will be overrun by runners in Santa outfits on Sunday 6th December 2009, all in the aid of a local hospice. read article »

Free cycle rides around Preston

Cycling enthusiasts will be able take their bikes out on routes in and around Preston this autumn thanks to Skyrides. read article »

Save our National Football Museum

The news that the National Football Museum, situated at Deepdale, is considering a move to pastures new is disappointing, but can be of little surprise to anyone.

The facility has relied heavily on public subsidy since its launch in 2001, with the Northwest Development Agency, in particular, providing the necessary resource to keep the museum afloat. read article »

Campaign launched to keep National Football Museum in Preston

A campaign has been launched to keep the National Football Museum in Preston.

Proposals have been put forward to move the museum to a new home in Manchester, but the people of Preston are demanding it stay put. read article »

Get ready to Run Preston

Fancy running through the streets of Preston and raising money for charity at the same time?

Run Preston returns to Preston’s roads as part of the ‘On The Move’ festival, which includes the City of Preston Cycling Grand Prix, on Sunday September 27th 2009.

There are three races that you can enter, 2 km fun run (ages 8 and over), a 5km walk or run (ages 14 and over) and a 10km run (ages 15 and over). read article »

Cycling and running festival returns to Preston

Preston will be moving again as the ‘On The Move’ festival returns between September 20th and September 27th 2009.

The city centre will be alive with the sound of feet pounding the pavement as Run Preston takes place and also the City of Preston Cycling Grand Prix. read article »