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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.

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
Music fans brave the rain for Record Store Day in Preston

Music fans queued for hours in the rain this morning to pick up exclusive vinyl released on this year’s Record Store Day. The inclement weather didn’t deter the vinyl obsessives […]

11 months ago
Three day beer festival returning to Fulwood cricket club

Plenty of ales will be on offer during the festival A three day beer festival is returning to a Preston cricket club at the end of this month. Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club located in Garstang Road, held its first […]

11 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement King Charles III Coronation to be celebrated with Big Lunch at Avenham Park

Flower display in Miller Park Pic Janette Hall The Coronation of King Charles III is to be celebrated at Preston city centre’s Avenham Park.   As part of the national Big Lunch initiative to celebrate the occasion, an event […]

11 months ago
Major revamp of The Black Bull in Fulwood

The Black Bull pub The Black Bull in Fulwood recently welcomed pub-goers back following an extensive three week refurbishment. Exhibiting a brighter look, the renovation has seen the pub undergo a complete transformation. To […]

12 months ago
Full list of stalls at Preston International Market on Flag Market

An international food, drinks and crafts market is in full force at Preston’s historic Flag Market with only one more day to go. Local residents are getting a taste of […]

12 months ago
Britain’s Got Talent finalist joins Preston Malawi fundraiser

Daliso Chaponda Pic: @ghristov94 A Preston-based charity is hosting a fundraising comedy night with UK-based Malawian comedian, Daliso Chaponda on Tuesday 25 April. Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO) aids in looking after vulnerable children […]

12 months ago
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