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This category relates to all things to do with Christmas.

Preston’s real-life Mrs Santa Claus making magical Christmas memories for foster children

Foster carers, Heather and her partner Rob. Pic: LCC A woman from Preston has been described as the ‘real-life Mrs Santa Claus’ as she makes magical Christmas memories for foster children. Heather and her partner Rob took in a […]

2 months ago
A Merry Christmas from all of us at Blog Preston

A festive looking Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall So this is Christmas, we hope you’re having fun. In amongst the presents, the cooking and general rushing about thanks for taking a moment to read Blog Preston before it […]

2 months ago
Father Christmas makes virtual visit to children at Royal Preston Hospital

Children were able to speak to Father Christmas and receive gifts. Christmas came early to the children at Royal Preston Hospital as Father Christmas embraced the power of technology. Santa made a virtual visit live from the North Pole to the […]

2 months ago
Preston supermarket opening hours for Christmas 2024 and New Year

The new(ish) Aldi at Preston Docks which opened earlier this year Pic: Blog Preston There are different opening times for supermarkets in and around Preston during the festive period. In case you run out of pigs in blankets on Christmas Day, or need an […]

2 months ago
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Christmas bin collection dates for Preston, South Ribble, Fylde, Wyre, Ribble Valley and Chorley

Bin lorry The Christmas bin collection dates have been revealed for Preston, South Ribble and surrounding areas. We have put together a guide on when you need to put your bins out over the […]

2 months ago
Preston comes together to donate more than 2,000 gifts to Christmas present appeal

The Cotton Court team with the enormous donation of presents made by Prestonians Pic: Cotton Court More than 2,000 gifts have been donated so children across Preston and Lancashire have a present to unwrap on Christmas Day. Cotton Court Business Centre and Barnardo’s Lancashire’s Christmas present […]

2 months ago
Newly-named Uke Club Preston returning for traditional Christmas Eve show at city centre pub

Gary and Jane - owners of Guild Ale House - with The Grinch Uke Club Preston will perform at the Guild Ale House on Christmas Eve. The group – until recently known as The Preston Ukulele Strummers Society – puts on the show […]

2 months ago
Fulwood couple’s Christmas lights dazzling display near Royal Preston Hospital

The Christmas lights display in Heaton Mount Avenue, Fulwood Pic: Blog Preston The fifth Christmas light switch-on at Heaton Mount Avenue, Fulwood has commenced and the road near Royal Preston Hospital is a dazzling display. On Sunday, December 1st, more than two […]

2 months ago
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