A sports and social club for the city’s Caribbean community looks set for closure.

The Jalgos Sports and Social Club closed the doors on Monday 2 December.

Dating back to the 1960s the club has been at the heart of the Preston Caribbean community for decades and is Lancashire’s longest-running Caribbean social club.

Read more: The Jalgos Journey in Preston – 1962 to …?

A special meeting has been called of members to discuss a way forward for the club in Rose Street.

A statement from the Jalgos Sports and Social Club said: “As from tonight Monday 2nd December 2024 Jalgos Sports and Social Club will be closed.

“It is with deep regret that Donna and Judith have decided to resign from their positions as chair and secretary of Jalgos Sports and Social Club with immediate effect.

“There will be a special members meeting on Sunday 15th December at 2pm.

“Thank you all for your past support.”

In 2010 the club was threatened with demolition as part of the ill-fated Tithebarn scheme but a campaign to save it was successful.

Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter. Both free and direct to your phone and inbox.

Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines