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Blogs featured are for 2024. For previous posts see our archive:
The Guild Lounge release first set of events
13 August 2024: Gareth Gates, Psychic Sally and The Making of a Murderer are just some of the performances that feature as part of Guild Lounge's events programme running from October 2024 through to March 2025.
Perfect picnic spots in and around Preston
6 August 2024: With summer here, what better way to enjoy the sun than sharing a delicious picnic with friends and family.
Love Parks Week 2024 - a day in the life of a Park Ranger
1 August 2024: To celebrate Love Parks Week 2024, we caught up with Henry Hothersall, who recently joined the Moor Park team as a Park Ranger.
Summer holidays in Preston 2024 - activities and events kids will love
16 July 2024: Fun family things to do with the kids in Preston this July and August.
The MET returns to Ribbleton: bringing culture and community to Preston
25 June 2024: The MET (Mobile Event Tent), a revolutionary arts centre that travels directly to Preston neighbourhoods, will be in Ribbleton from 8 July to 4 August.
Father's Day 2024 - things to do with Dad in Preston
6 June 2024: Great places to eat and awesome activities.
BBC Radio 2 in the Park - Line Up
3 June 2024: Sting and Pet Shop Boys to headline Radio 2 in the Park 2024 in Preston in September
D-Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Preston
23 May 2024: Pay tribute to the heroes of D-Day and celebrate 80 years of courage, sacrifice, and resilience.
Chew's Yard packs in an exciting programme of events to mark their official May opening
25 April 2024: Following on from the success of its 12 Days of Christmas Pop-Up, Chew's Yard is set to make an exciting return to Preston permanently.
BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2024
24 April 2024: Radio 2's flagship annual live music event, Radio 2 in the Park, will take place this year at Moor Park in Preston, Lancashire on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, as revealed this morning by Gaby Roslin on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show.