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The Parched Pea Podcast: Christine Cort on the future of Chew’s Yard and Preston city centre

Christine Cort being interviewed by Gilly at Chewsyard Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s podcast comes to the end of its first series, with a look to the future in the latest episode. Hosted by John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore the Parched Pea Podcast has […]

3 months ago
The Parched Pea Podcast: Shawn Sharpe putting city on the mural map and keeping independent music stores alive with Action Records

Preston’s creative scene is behind the microphone for the latest edition of The Parched Pea Podcast. John ‘Gilly’ Gilmore is exploring the people who make the city tick in the […]

4 months ago
The Parched Pea Podcast: Exploring the city’s food scene from the much-loved Lune Street Chippy to the SpudBros jacket potato sensations

SpudBros being interviewed for The Parched Pea Podcast - apt given they sell them! Pic: Blog Preston The first episode of the Parched Pea Podcast is all about Preston’s Food. John heads to LuneStreet chippy to talk to Fred all about his life owning a chip shop […]

4 months ago
New podcast for Preston launches – introducing The Parched Pea Podcast

'Gilly' centre is host of the Parched Pea Podcast with Ellie and Sasha as producers Pic: Neil Cross/National World What makes Preston and its people tick is being explored in a new podcast hosted by a familiar voice in the city. The Parched Pea Podcast brought to you by […]

4 months ago
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Preston radio legend brings back maggot racing for charity event

Former BBC Lancashire radio legend, John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore is supporting a maggot race night to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance. The event, will be presented by KTB […]

8 months ago
Fill the Frame outdoor art exhibition on display at Preston Markets

John Threlfall with Preston City Skyline at Sunrise Pic: Garry Cook An outdoor art exhibition featuring the work of nine Preston-based artists is on display in the city centre. The exciting artworks – featuring photography, images of the city, abstract art […]

10 months ago
Preston radio legend John Gillmore returns with coach trip to Morecambe

John Gillmore will be hosting the trip out to Morecambe Gilly is hosting the day out to Morecambe as he returns after finishing his decades-long run on BBC Radio Lancashire.

1 year ago
Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes crowned at city centre awards ceremony

2023 Preston's High Street Heroes award winner John Gillmore Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes have been crowned at a city centre awards ceremony. The competition, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID), and supported by Visit Preston, saw 17 […]

1 year ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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