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Sunbathers head for Avenham Park earlier this week as the sun shines down on Preston

Top places to soak up the sunshine in and around Preston

So it seems as though after one heck of a cold spring we’re due some good weather. Tony Worrall was out snapping some sunshine snaps of the city and we wanted to know where is your favourite spot for catching some rays. Just share your thoughts in the comments below about any top places for being in and around Preston when the sun is out. [...]

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Spend an Evening With Ann Widdecombe in Preston

The former leading politician and regular TV political pundit Ann Widdecombe will be coming to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for a charity book signing event. Ann is perhaps better known to a younger audience for her ‘stand-out’ appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. In fact the event has been organised to tie in with the release of her Ann’s autobiography ‘Strictly Ann.’ Popular Kirkham [...]

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The Soldier’s Song Project Launch At The Harris Museum

Would you like to sing a karaoke duet with a soldier? Well now you can! A project known as ‘The Soldier’s Song’, the concept of Renny O’Shea the Artistic Director of Quarantine, one of the UK’s most successful and highly regarded contemporary theatre companies, is an event currently being held at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery under the The Soldier’s Song is an installation [...]

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Red deer can be seen in Preston's Crematorium which has become a haven for wildlife

Popular Preston Crematorium history walks return

A walk around Preston’s Crematorium has been expanded to two sessions due to its popularity. Local historian David Hindle will lead two free walks around the crem on Longridge Road and explain the story of the site. Hindle’s walk will explain how Red Scar Manor, which used to stand on the crem’s grounds, was home to the influential Cross family. William Cross brought the idea [...]

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Ceilidh night in support of Little Pink Mermaid Appeal

Help support The Little Pink Mermaid appeal and go and see local Ceilidh band Mooncoyn. There will be Ceilidh Night at St Michael’s, Ashton-on-Ribble in Preston on 27 April with support from Lancashire band Trouble at’Mill. The night is to raise funds to buy equipment for The Little Pink Mermaid appeal in aid of 6 year old Evie Ball. Tickets are £8 adults or family [...]

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An Audience with Chef Paul Heathcote

Taking place at the University of Central lancashire (UCLan) Foster Building on Monday 11 March a talk hosted by the Ribble Valley based celebrity chef Paul Heathcote. This should be a great opportunity to quiz Paul about how he felt when he held two Michelin stars or when the Charles Heidsieck Champagne Guide voted his restaurant ‘one of the best restaurants in the world’ or [...]

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