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Things to Do in and around Preston

Some things to do whether it’s sunny or raining in Preston, Lancashire. Some are time-limited events in the city while others are timeless places to go and enjoy a day, morning or afternoon out.

Founder member of Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley, in conversation at UCLan

Continuing its series of free talks, the History Department at the University of Central Lancashire welcomes Boff Whalley, founder member of Chumbawamba, who reflects on his career as a writer, musician, and […]

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15 Preston events for your 2024 calendar

Preston Caribbean Carnival procession 2023 Pic: Mark McLoughlin Preston hosts a number of well-loved events every year – be sure not to miss out in 2024 by getting some of the biggest on your calendar nice and early. […]

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Preston music group launches for people with learning disabilities

A selection of instruments used at Jubiloso music group for people with learning disabilities A participatory music group has recently launched in Preston with the intention of being accessible to people with learning disabilities. Participants of the weekly Jubiloso sessions are guided in playing […]

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Fulwood sisters hosting art sessions at venues around Preston

Sally and Lucie from Art Donkey Two Fulwood sisters have launched a new art venture in Preston. Sally and Lucie Ward are starting up art sessions at venues in and around Preston under the name Art […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Free Japanese culture day taking place in Preston

Attendees at the sixth UCLan Japan Day A free event sharing Japanese culture is taking place in Preston. Organised by the University of Central Lancashire, the day is a celebration of a decade of promoting Japanese studies […]

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Preston’s football fanzone to return for Euro 2024 this summer

The fan zone in 2021 Preston’s fanzone will return this summer with all of the England Euro 2024 group games shown on the big screen at the Flag Market. Preston BID, in partnership with leading […]

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Award-winning Preston author to launch new book at city’s Waterstones

Christie Newport Award-winning Preston author Christie J. Newport is launching her new book at Waterstones in the city. The Ordinary Man – the second instalment of The Preston Murders series with Detective […]

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Cuerden Valley Park to host magical light trail experience

Visitors will be able to wind their way through light installations Pic: Cuerden Valley Park A new light spectacular is coming to Cuerden Valley Park. The Northern Lights event will see the park’s Pinetum illuminated to create a magical light trail experience. Visitors will be […]

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