A woman from Preston has completed a 200km challenge called Running Down Dementia. Katrina Taylor covered the distance from Preston to Coventry over 50 days to raise money for Alzheimer’s […]
4 years ago Growing safety concerns over ‘speeding cyclists’ on Frenchwood and Avenham pathsPrestonians are concerned that a serious accident could be caused by speeding cyclists on the Guild Wheel. Locals walking the riverside paths in Frenchwood and Avenham and Miller Parks say […]
4 years ago Play areas in Preston’s parks to reopen as lockdown restrictions easePlay areas in many of Preston’s parks will start to reopen from today (Saturday 4 July) as the government continues to ease lockdown restrictions. Avenham Park, Moor Park, Ashton Park […]
4 years ago Man taken to hospital with leg wounds after reports of stabbing in Avenham ParkEmergency services are in Avenham Park after a man was reportedly stabbed in the leg near the Japanese Gardens. Police and ambulance crews attended the park, shortly after 2pm following […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Nature Project recognised for mental health benefitsAn innovative ecotherapy project that connects people has been having a major impact on those attending groups in Preston. The sessions take place at Avenham Park on Wednesdays and Brockholes […]
4 years ago The ‘puparazzi’ are coming to Avenham Park for dog photography workshopsThe next generation of puparazzi is being trained in Avenham Park thanks to a series of dog photography workshops. The workshops are being run by CatsDog, the Preston-based dog photographers. […]
4 years ago ‘A heartbroken mum looking for answers’ – family of Michael Brooks may never know how he drowned in Avenham ParkThe family of a teenager who disappeared in Avenham Park may never know how he ended up in the River Ribble. Michael Brooks’ family have urged anyone with any information […]
4 years ago A magical light show is in flight at Avenham ParkA magical light installation is on display in Avenham Park. As night falls, Luminous Birds by Kathy Hinde comes alive, using synchronised lighting and music to create the sensation of […]
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