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Latest news and events at The Continental. The pub in South Meadow Lane, Preston, has a good reputation for food, a nice beer garden, arts venue and sits near the River Ribble as well as Avenham and Miller Parks.

John Peel Day gig to take place at The Continental

John Peel died in October 2004 Pic: Steve_I The musical life and loves of one of Britain’s most-loved DJs is to be celebratedĀ on Friday. John Peel Day is marked by fans of the former radio DJ across the […]

7 years ago
8 things to do in and around Preston this August Bank Holiday weekend

Plenty to keep you and the kids entertained this Bank Holiday weekend As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches we’ve got some inspiration for what to do in and around Preston. Running from Friday 26 August to Monday 29 August there’s plenty to […]

8 years ago
Want to see Roald Dahl classic on giant screen for free?

James and the Giant peach is coming to Preston Fans of Roald Dahl are in for a treat as big screen viewing of some of his most famous works are to be held in Preston. Matilda and James and […]

8 years ago
Cult music hero Tim Smith benefit gig at The Continental

Tim Smith, who led The Cardiacs, one of the bands who inspired Blur A Preston man is organising a benefit concert for a cult music hero. Tim Smith, of The Cardiacs, suffered a heart attack and stroke in 2008 and continues on the […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Floyd Band rock The Continental

The Floyd Band performing at the Conti Preston was transported back to the heady days of prog rock on Saturday and Sunday night. A Bank Holiday weekend meant the pints were flowing freely and the feet stomping […]

8 years ago
Preston asked to help create the ultimate power ballad

The Eggs Collective are described as sharp, comic and politically motivated Pic: Lee Baxter What would a power ballad about Preston be like? Artists Eggs Collective bring their Caravan of Love to ask Prestonians for help in working out a song for the city. […]

8 years ago
Think you’ve got The Voice? Preston auditions announced

Could you be the next Stevie or Leanne? Have you got what it takes to be the star of a reality singing show? The Voice, which moves from BBC to ITV in 2017, is on the lookout for […]

8 years ago
Worldwide hit show Dirty Pakistani Lingerie coming to The Continental

Aizzah Fatima airing her dirty lingerie An award-winning play which has sold out venues across the world is coming to Preston. Dirty Pakistani Lingerie tells the stories of six Muslim-American women aged six to 65. Written […]

8 years ago
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