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Ribby Hall Village’s 2015 Short Breaks & Holidays Brochure
Book before 31 October & SAVE up to £100 off Your Next Holiday Lancashire’s award-winning and five-star holiday village has just launched its 2015 short breaks and holidays brochure entitled ‘Holidays Made to Remember’. Open 365 days a year this privately owned and family run business is celebrating 20 years of successful short breaks and […]
Lottery Award win for RSPB bird of prey project
An RSPB initiative aimed at protecting hen harriers in Lancashire has won this year’s National Lottery Award for Best Education Project. Skydancer – a four-year project – works with schools, communities and the shooting industry to raise awareness and promote the conservation of England’s most threatened bird of prey. The project is funded by the […]
Preston Congratulates Commonwealth Success
In recognition of their amazing achievements, a Civic Reception will take place on Friday 19 September for Preston athletes, boxer Scott Fitzgerald and swimmer Stephanie Slater – medal winners at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston, Councillor Nick Pomfret and Mrs Barbara Pomfret have invited Scott and Steph, along with their […]
Breeze Challenge Event Just Four Weeks Away
British Cycling’s Breeze network and Preston City Council are counting the days as this year’s inaugural Breeze Challenge Events quickly draw upon us. With just four weeks before hundreds of women take to the streets of Preston for the challenge ride, there’s a still lot to get excited about as well as get involved in […]
Ten years of ‘Keeping it Local’ at The Three Fishes
The Three Fishes celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary as a Ribble Valley Inn during September. To mark the approach of this special occasion this legendary property was treated to yet another transformation with a stylish refurbishment which took place during the autumn of 2013. In addition, The Three Fishes is celebrating the arrival of a […]
Preston Goes To War
As part of the national Heritage Open Weekend, the Preston Remembers project team, along with the Harris Museum & Art Gallery and Library, invite the public to mark the Centenary of Preston’s involvement with WWI and attend the Flag Market on Saturday 13 September to find out more about this incredible story. From the echo […]
Lytham Debut for Tasty New Lancs Snack
FOODIE shoppers in Lytham will be among the first to taste a new snack which has got born and bred Lancashire credentials. Roots Hand Cooked Vegetable Crisps are making their crunchy debut at Booths in Lytham this Saturday as part of a local produce tasting day (13th September). The crisps are made from carrots, parsnips […]
House of Commons Get A Taste of Lancashire
A Preston brewed real ale will be served in the House of Commons, Strangers’ Bar from 8th September 2014 for one week only. Preston MP, Mark Hendrick nominated the cask ale to be featured in the House of Commons Bar following a visit to the micro-brewery Hart Brewery in December last year. The Strangers’ Bar […]
Lancastrians Honoured at Lancaster Castle
**Issued on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant's office** The historic and majestic surroundings of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony on Friday 26 September. Recipients will receive a BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire). The BEM rewards an achievement or contribution of a very 'hands-on' service to the community in […]
World’s Newest Sport at Mytton Fold
Is it a goal, a hole-in-one or even a hat-trick? We’re not quite sure, but one thing is certain – things are getting exciting as Mytton Fold Golf Club launches FootGolf from Sunday 7th September. FootGolf will be available every Sunday from 2.00 pm. FootGolf is the fastest growing sport worldwide combining the excitement of […]
Good Pub and Good Food accolades for The Assheton Arms
High quality food and drinks, excellent service and a stunning setting have led to happy customers and independent judges naming Downham’s Assheton Arms in two prestigious industry guides. It was announced today (THURSDAY) that the gastro-pub, which is owned by the Seafood Pub Company, has been named the County Pub of the Year in the […]
Blackpool’s Back! Switch-On Success
The 2014 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Festival Weekend has been given a resounding thumbs-up. Featuring huge stars like Peter Kay, Little Mix and Pixie Lott, last weekend’s seafront spectacular earned rave reviews from the vast majority of those in attendance. Businesses too have been reporting positive trends with many hotels being fully booked throughout the three […]