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Preston Guild Hall negotiations for new operator update given as administrators begin process

Simon Rigby took on the Guild Hall in 2014 Pic: Tony Worrall Simon Rigby has revealed he wants to buy the leasehold back from his administrators for the Guild Hall. Beverley Ellice Budsworth of The Business Debt Advisor were called in to […]

5 years ago
Preston Guild Hall ticket-holders who paid by cash may not get a refund

Preston Guild Hall was closed as a venue and the parent firm placed into administration Pic: Tony Worrall Ticket-holders for shows at Preston Guild Hall who paid by cash have been told they may not get their money back. Simon Rigby mothballed the venue and called in the […]

5 years ago
Opinion: Simon Rigby’s Preston Guild Hall venture had warning signs written all over it – but does this now present an opportunity for the city?

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Warning signs have been there regarding Preston Guild Hall for a long time. Simon Rigby is not a subtle man. I want to be a landlord, he said, and refocus […]

5 years ago
Preston Guild Hall will officially go into administration

The Guild Hall is to officially go into administration. Owner Simon Rigby made the announcement today after months of speculation about the future of the venue. Preston Guild Hall Ltd, […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ticket refunds are in the pipeline, says Guild Hall boss

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Customers anxiously awaiting refunds for shows which have been cancelled at the Guild Hall can expect to be refunded in due course, said Simon Rigby. Hundreds of disappointed punters have […]

5 years ago
Preston Guild Hall is to be temporarily closed by Simon Rigby

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Guild Hall has been temporarily closed to the public. Simon Rigby has taken the decision to mothball the venue while negotiations with management company VMS Live continue. Mr Rigby […]

5 years ago
Management company VMS Live brought in to take over Preston Guild Hall

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall A management company has been brought in to take over the operating of the Guild Hall after months of speculation. The Guild Hall is in the final stages of discussions […]

5 years ago
Guild Hall faces legal action over Blood Brothers ticket sales

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall The owner of Preston Guild Hall says he will fight a legal claim which could see the venue put into liquidation. Simon Rigby says he will defend the £70,000 claim […]

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