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Radio 2 in the Park 2024 highlights
12 September 2024: highlights in images of an incredible weekend of music at Moor Park.
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Visit Preston catches up with Owain Wyn Evans at Radio 2 in the Park
12 September 2024: Visit Preston caught up with one of the newest presenters at Radio 2 in the Park.
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Visit Preston catches up with Jo Whiley at Radio 2 in the Park
10 September 2024: we caught up with the iconic presenter at Radio 2 in the Park for a quick chat about music and her time in Preston.
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Preston ready to welcome BBC Radio 2 in the Park
5 September 2024: Preston is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as it prepares to host BBC Radio 2 in the Park from Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September at the historic Moor Park.
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BBC Radio 2 in the Park - Things you need to know
30 August 2024: If you are joining us in Preston for Radio 2 in the Park, we've pulled together some need-to-know information over the weekend.
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Preston North End Legends Summer Art Trail competition
30 August 2024: Preston North End Community and Education Trust has launched the Preston North End Legends Summer Art Trail, a free family activity with a chance to get your hands on some PNE-related prizes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.