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Purple Party in Preston: Waiting list opened to see Craig Charles and MistaJam DJ sets

Mista Jam and Craig Charles will spin the records at the Purple Party More than 5,000 party-goers in Preston have snapped up tickets for a big outdoor DJ set. Branded as The Purple Party a waiting list has now been opened for those […]

8 years ago
Rearranged stargazing event to take place on UCLan car park

Stargazers will get the chance to look at the night sky with astronomy experts Pic: Aran Smithson Looking up above the city to see the stars is back on in Preston. Cancelled due to poor weather before Christmas the event, organised by the University of Central Lancashire, […]

8 years ago
Poetry legend Dr John Cooper Clarke to play Preston Charter Theatre

Dr John Cooper Clarke One of Britain’s most influential modern performance poets is coming to Preston. Dr John Cooper Clarke, a comedian, cultural commentator and poet, will play the Charter Theatre at Preston Guild […]

8 years ago
Saturday Kitchen super chef James Martin coming to Preston Guild Hall

James Martin at Bolton Food and Drink Festival Pic: Tony Worrall TV chef James Martin is bringing his live show to Preston. The Saturday Kitchen host takes over the Guild Hall for what’s billed as a cooking, talking and speed extravangza. […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Rob Van Dam to headline Preston City Wrestling charity show at Guild Hall

PCW show at the Guild Hall Preston City Wrestling has announced it is to take over Preston Guild Hall for a charity show. The now annual Tribute to the Troops as part of Armed Forces Day […]

8 years ago
Preston cafe to open on Christmas Day for those with nowhere to go

Beautiful Planet will throw open its doors A Preston city centre cafe is to open its doors to those with nowhere to go this Christmas. From 2pm on Christmas Day volunteers are to man the Beautiful Planet […]

8 years ago
Just for fun: Three festive vintage videos of Preston in the 1950’s, 1980’s and 1990’s

In keeping with the festive season we thought it might be interesting to show a small selection of short Preston based videos to see how Christmas has been celebrated in three different […]

8 years ago
Christmas opening times for Preston Market, Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres and Harris Museum

Christmas tree outside the Harris Pic: Keith Sergeant The Christmas opening times for a number of buildings operated by Preston City Council have been released. There’s a big shutdown of council buildings throughout the festive period. Preston Town […]

8 years ago
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