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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.

Join Wendolene on her day out in Preston to celebrate National Cheese Day

Wendolene will be having a day out in Preston to celebrate National Cheese Day. Pic The Knit and Purl Jam Keep an eye out for Wallace and Gromit’s lady friend Wendolene, as she enjoys a day out in Preston to celebrate National Cheese Day on Saturday 3 June. The life-size […]

10 months ago
UCLan helps tell stories of Preston’s war heroes

Three Commonwealth War Graves The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) have teamed up to unearth the stories of local war heroes. Three second year BA (Hons) History students […]

10 months ago
Preston North End players open first Padel Courts in Preston

Padel is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton and is played by over 18 million people worldwide Noah Mawene and Finlay Cross-Adair from Preston North End Football Club visited West View Better Health Leisure Centre on Friday 5 May, to officially open two brand new padel courts, […]

11 months ago
Kate Bush fans to descend on Avenham Park for mass dance

Sunshine in Avenham Park on some of the first days of restrictions easing Pic: Tony Worrall Kate Bush fans are invited to move themselves around with enthusiasm while recreating the iconic dance from the song Wuthering Heights in a Preston Park this summer. ‘The Most Wuthering […]

11 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston City Games returning this summer

The event will provide an opportunity to enhance on teamwork, mental health, wellbeing and motivation The Preston City Games tournament returns to UCLan Sports Arena and Ashton and Lea Golf Club from Friday 30 June at 12pm. Shout Connect, UCLan and Preston City Council are […]

11 months ago
Date set for St Catherine’s Hospice Moonlight and Memories walk

A previous Moonlight and Memories Walk St Catherine’s Hospice is inviting people to pay tribute to someone special and show your support for the charity’s biggest annual fundraiser this summer. The Moonlight and Memories Walk provides […]

11 months ago
Penwortham Business Network’s community clean-up is a success

The hardy litter pickers braved the weather to collect 15 bags of rubbish during the Penwortham Community Clean Up, pictured are the St Teresa’s RC Primary school council, local residents and members of the town’s business community. Pic: Martin Bostock, copyright Vincents Solicitors Despite the downpour, local people came together this April for the first Penwortham Business Network (PBN) Community Clean Up. The St Teresa’s RC Primary School council joined local residents and […]

11 months ago
Preston Caribbean Carnival awarded funding from Arts Council England

The creative costumes at Preston Carnival Preston Caribbean Carnival has received funding from Arts Council England for the 2023 annual carnival. Chairperson, Tracey Harris, is delighted that funding has been granted. The registered charity’s work has […]

11 months ago
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