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JUNE eventsOngoing until

26th June

Ink- Coherent:Encounters with the Harris

Venue:Harris Museumand Art Gallery

Contact:01772 905414

Details:An exhibitioncreated by theartist of Artlabcontemporary printstudio.

Embelished: The Artof Fabulous Fabrics

8th - 12th

Mums The Word

Venue:Charter Theatre

Contact:01772 258 858

Details:

A hilarious andintimate look atmotherhood.

12th - 13th

Infuzed Presents:Myon + Shane54

Venue:The Mill, AqueductStreet

Contact:01772 6230641

Details:Brand new nightInfuzed launches atThe Mill in Preston.

13th

53 Degrees:Hockey

Venue:53 Degrees

Contact:01772 893000

Details:Exciting live bandHockey at 53Degrees.

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15th - 24th

Gaenor Deacon andKat Buttons

Venue:PAD

Contact:01772 903 471

Details:This exhibitionexplores theexperience of thefemale in a domesticsetting.

16th - 19th

FootlooseThe Musical


Contact:01772 258858

Details:With its Oscar-nominated hit score,the celebrated lmmusical now burstsexplosively onto thestage.

16th

Spotlight onEntertainment Tour

Venue:Meet at JacsonStreet, next to Harris

Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:A look for thesites and stories ofentertainment inPreston. 2pm.

18th

Lunch with SirRoddy Llewellyn

Venue:Barton GrangeGarden Centre

Contact:01995 642932

Details:A day of relaxationand interestingconversation withguest speaker SirRoddy Llewellyn.

19th

Glaston Ferret

Venue:Mad Ferret

Contact:01772 260362

Details:Mad Ferret will behosting 3 bands:Frazer King, Onionsand Mistys BigAdventure.

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PrestonArt Society

Venue:Queens Drive

Primary SchoolContact:01772 718144

Details:Life Drawingworkshop. Start time1pm.

19th

Ranger-Led Fathers DayWalk with the Kids!

Venue:Avenham Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:A Ranger-led FathersDay walk withthe kids throughAvenham Park.

20th

Charity Bric-a-BracSale

Venue:Samlesbury Hall

Contact:01254 812010

Details:11am - 3pm, 3.Have a rummageand pick up a prizefrom the collection ofbric-a-brac donatedto the hall.

20th

Hoghton TowerFarmers Market

Venue:Hoghton

Contact:01254 852986

Details:A genuine farmersmarket selling freshand local produce.

20th

Race For Life

Venue:Moor Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:11am on Moor Park.Help raise awarenessand money for a veryworthy cause.www.raceforlife.org/events

roduced by: Gayle CoxTourism Manager

el: 01772 903424

For full event listings and info visit



Contact:01772 905414

Details:Take a closer look attextile patterns andtechniques in ourTextile & CostumeGallery exhibition.

GUIDEDTOUR

Welcome tohe third Summer in the city summer supplement

is brochure is designed to introduce you to some of the family friendly a ctivities available across the city over the summer months.

hen the sun shines and the school holidays approach, thoughts for many of us turn to thinking how best to make the most of summer

ays, longer evenings and time with our families.

e good weather is also the added push many of us need to get a little bit more active. Preston City Council s ports development team

nd leisure centres have put together a fantastic programme of family fun sessions, lessons and clubs suitable for tots, teens and

own ups!

e Museum of Lancashire will be closed until the autumn of 2011 whilst it undergoes a fantastic new make over but The Harris

useum and Ribble Steam Railway continue to host a wonderful programme of events, activities and workshops, where you are invited

nd encouraged to get Hands On with some of their collections.

hatever type of event or activity you prefer we are condent that in Preston this summer you will nd something that will amuse,

nthuse, inform and entertain.

this booklet we have tried to introduce you to as many Preston events as possible but for a fuller listing please visit the events

ction of www.visitpreston.com.

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The 2010 Riversway event

programme also includes:

Family and childrens workshops,

have-a-go activities, arts & craft stalls,

quality food stalls, international street

theatre performers around the dock,

live music from the main stage, dance

and martial art demonstrations, vessels

from the Police, 50+ narrow boats,

an illuminated cruise, dingy racing

competition, wakeboarding and water

skiing on the River Ribble, a fun run

around the dock (Sunday) and sports

activities plus a spectacular frework

display on the Saturday evening.

On top of a fun-lled programme for all thefamily, organisers have secured two tall shipsto attend this years maritime festivities at

Preston Riversway Dock. The Little Brig SailingTrust will be attending with the two worldssmallest tall ships to delight the crowds. CllrKen Hudson says: The Riversway Festival isa great day out. The tall ships coming to the

event is very exciting indeed. They will be

providing excursions around the dock formembers of the public, which is a brilliant

new addition to the event.

For further information please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk/majorevents or www.visitpreston.com


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UNE events19th & 20th

SamlesburySkirmish

Venue:amlesbury Hall

ontact:01254 812010

Details:1am - 4pm

5 per Adult3 per Child

21st - 27th

The 18th One ActPlay Festival

21st

Four Seasons II

Venue:Fishwick NatureReserve

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Look around Fishwicklocal nature reserveto celebrate. Meet atFishwick car park.6pm - 8pm.

23rd

An Audience withSally Morgan


Contact:01772 258858

Details:Now dubbed asBritains best-lovedcelebrity psychic,Sally Morgan returnsby overwhelmingpublic demand.

23rd

Preston at WarTour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Discover how severaldifferent battlesinuenced Preston.2pm.

24th

Mothers UnionGeneral Meeting


Contact:01772 258858

Details:An internationalChristian charity.General Meeting from10.30am. For ticketscall: 0845 344 2012.

24th

eramics HandlingSession

24th

The Tempest


Contact:01254 812010

Details:2pm & 7pmPlease ring 01772466256 for detailsand to book tickets.

25th

OceanColour Scene

26th

Preston MilitaryShow 2010

Venue:Fulwood Barracks

Contact:01772 260019

Details:The British Army ispreparing to stage animpressive display ofmilitary power andpageantry.FREE entry.

26th

English National BrassBand Championships


Contact:01772 258858

Details:English NationalBrass Bandchampionships,Saturday 26th Junefrom 9.45am in theGuild Hall theatre.

26th

Map and CompassCourse

Venue:Beacon Fell

Contact:01772 534709

Details:Map and Compasscourse from Saturday26th June 10am.

26th

Industrialevolutionaries: Heritage

Trail Launch

Venue:Harris Museum

nd Art Galleryontact:

01772 905414

Details:Meet in the Harrisoyer at 11am for therst trail.

26th

Chapter One

Venue:The Bitter Suite

Contact:01772 827007

Details:Performance willstart around 8.45pmplease contact theBitter Suite on 01772827007 for moredetails.

27th

Classic Car andMotorcycle Show

Venue:Hoghton Tower

Contact:01254 852986

Details:Enjoy a family dayout to HoghtonTower Classic Car &Motorcycle Show.

27th

Naturally Preston-Moths & Butteries

Venue:Fishwick Local Nature

ReserveContact:01772 906471

Details:10am - 12noon.Meet at the FishwickPavilion. Learn aboutMoths and take ashort buttery walk.



Venue:The PlayhouseTheatre

Contact:01772 253731

Details:The BroughtonPlayers present The18th One Act PlayFestival.

Venue:Harris Museumnd Art Gallery

ontact:01772 905414

Details:n this sessionvisitors will get ahance to handleeramic objects.pm - 3pm.

Venue:53 Degrees

Contact:01772 893000

Details:An initimate acousticperformancefrom lead singerSimon Fowler andpercussionist OscarHarrison.

JUNE events

27th

Family Ride

Venue:Avenham Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Family bike ride.Meet at FrenchwoodRecreation Ground.Wear casual,comfortable clothing.1pm - 2pm.

28th - 30th

Dinnerladies

21st - 22nd

Once Upon APreston Guild


Contact:01772 258858

Details:Musical heraldingthe 2012 PrestonGuild by chartingthe evolution of fourfamilies across theprevious sixty years.

30thJune - 4th Sept

Letters to Africa

30th

Four Seasons II

Venue:Fishwick NatureReserve

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Look around Fishwicklocal nature reserveto celebrate. Meet atFishwick car park.

30th

History & Architectureof Central Preston

Venue:Meet at Jacson Street,next to Harris

Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Discover why theFlag Market was theeconomic and socialheart of Preston. 2pm.

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30thJune - 3rdJuly

Side by Side bySondheim

1st

Cheeky MonkeysSummer Play Pass

Venue:Cheeky MonkeysPlay & Party Centre

Contact:01772 313133

Details:Bring your childrento play as often asyou like at CheekyMonkeys. Fantasticvalue for money!

2nd

The Drifters

3rd

Off The Wall


Contact:01772 258858

Details:Off The Wall, themusic of Pink Floydis currently on the10th Anniversarytour.Starts at 7.45pm

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4th

The Proclaimers

Venue:53 Degrees

Contact:01772 893000

Details:Twin brothers Craigand Charlie Reidhave enjoyed hugeworldwide success.Expect all theirclassics and more!

4th


Contact:01772 258858

Details:1pm and 3.30pm inthe Charter Theatre.Please contact theCharter Theatre boxofce for tickets.

7th

Catholic PrestonTour

Venue:Meet at Jacson

Street, next to HarrisContact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:The gift of educationand welfare theCatholic movementhas granted our city.2pm

8th

Ghosts andMurderers Tour



Details:Come on this trailthrough old Preston... if you dare!7pm.

9th

Stand & Deliver ComedyClub ft Rob Deering

Venue:53 Degrees

Contact:01772 893000

Details:Rob Deering hasquickly establishedhimself as a rmfavourite on thenational comedycircuit.




Contact:01772 905414

Details:The project is anexchange of lettersbetween childrenin Lancashire andchildren in Africa.


Contact:01772 258858

Details:One of the biggest-selling and longest-serving bands of alltime.


Contact:01772 258 858

Details:Victoria WoodsDinnerladies starringAndrew Dunn andSue Devaney.

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Venue:Preston Play House

Contact:01772 721835

Details:Musical numbers byone of the worldsbest theatricalcomposers andlyricists. JU

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27th June - 4th Sept

Visions of anIndustrial Age

Venue:Harris Museum

and Art GalleryContact:01772 905414

Details:A unique series ofimages of Prestoncaptured on camerain the 1850s.


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GUIDEDTOUR

ULYevents10th - 16th

Thomas Bewick:Tale pieces

10th

Gaenor Deacon & KatButton Artists Workshop

Venue:PAD

Contact:01772 903 471

Details:A range of activitiessuitable for a wideage range.

14th

Pubs andbeerhouses tour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Pass the sites offamous and not-so-famous inns, pubsand taverns. 2pm.

14th

Costume GalleryTours

18th

Preston RamblersAssociation

Venue:Market Street West

Contact:01257 463493

Details:Join PrestonRamblers for a10-mile ramble ofWards Stone, thehighest hill in theforest of Bowland.

19th

Images ofVictorian Preston


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Learn more abouthow Preston lookedbetween 1850and 1900 at thisillustrated talk.

21st

Prestons PeopleTour

Venue:Meet at Jacsontreet, next to Harris

ontact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:earn about some

of the saints andinners of Preston.pm.

21st

Prestonat War Tour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Discover how severaldifferent battlesinuenced Preston.7pm.

21st

Visions of anIndustrial Age Tour

22nd



Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Come on thistrail through oldPreston..... if youdare! 7pm.

22nd

The HorrocksesMill Model


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Learn more aboutthe fascinating millmodel of HorrocksesYard Works.1pm - 1.30pm.

23rd

Maritime Walk

Venue:Ribble Pilot car park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:A ten mile walkaround Prestondocks, from 10am- 3.30pm. Meet atRibble Pilot car park.

23rd - 1/8/10

Preston Tringe

24th - 25th

Preston RiverswayFestival

24th

The Bitter Suite:Jon Brindley


Contact:01772 827007

Details:Jon Brindley will beplaying at the BitterSuite on 24th July.Performance willstart at around 9pm.

25th

Hoghton Tower- Huey day

Venue:Hoghton Tower

Contact:01254 852986

Details:The UHIH Helicopter(HUEY) served inVietnam until 1973and still bears thebullet holes.2pm - 4pm.




ontact:01772 905414

Details:Prints showingwoodsmen andwanderers roaminghe countryside of

Northumberland.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Meet the curatorfor a tour of ourtextile exhibition,Embellished.1pm - 1.30pm.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Fascinatingphotographyexhibition with oldimages of Preston.1pm - 1.30pm.

Venue:Various venues

cross Prestonontact:

01772 903660

Details:Prestons excitingringe festival returnsor the second year.

Venue:Navigation Way

Contact:01772 903660

Details:Celebrating thefantastic waterbornetraditions of thispowerhouse of theIndustrial Revolution.

JULYevents26th

Bowl and Bike

Venue:Moor Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Have a go at bowlingand then come andtry the cycles tohave a recreationalafternoon in thepark. 1.00pm -3.00pm. Meet at thefootball pavilion.

25th

WildLancashire Day


Contact:01254 812010

Details:11am - 4pm5 per Adult/3 perChild

26th

ChildrensSummer Club

Venue:Cheeky MonkeysPlay & Party Centre

Contact:01772 313133

Details:Out-of -school clubcare for childrenaged 5 years plus.All day, Monday toFriday.

26th

Fabulous Fabrics


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Create terrictextiles, allinspired by ourcostume exhibition,Embellished: The Artof Fabulous Fabrics.

26th

Green Wood Craft

Venue:Bowland VisitorCentre

Contact:01995 640557

Details:This is a free eventstarting at 11am atthe Bowland visitorcentre, Beacon Fell.

28th

Bee - Day

Venue:Ashton Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:A hunt for bees andbugs on the park,with the chanceto make your owncrafty park. 1pm- 3pm Ashton ParkBowls Pavilion.

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28th

Charles DickensTour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Look at evidence thatDickens novel HardTimes was basedon his visit in 1854.7pm.

28th

Happy AnniversaryHorace!

29th

Put no rumin me!


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Find out aboutthe Temperancemovement in Prestonand the importanttea wares ondisplay in Industrialrevolutionaries.

29th

Wildlife TreasureHunt

Venue:Moor Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Have a go at ourtreasure hunt andsee how manypictures of plantsand animals you cannd. 1pm - 2.30pm.Meet at the RangerPavilion.

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Tuesday At Ten

Venue:Village Green,Whittingham Lane,Grimsargh

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Short guided ramblealong the footpathsof Grimsargh.10am.

4th

Lost Churches Tour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Why were so manyof Prestons churchesdemolished? Whatevidence remains?2pm.

5th

Time For Tea


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Join us for anafternoon of specialevents and activities,inspired by a veryspecial teapotfrom our ceramicscollection.

5th

Ghosts and

Murderers Tour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Come on this trailthrough old Preston... if you dare!7pm.



Cancer ResearchUK Relay For Life

Venue:Archbishop School

St VincentsContact:www. supportus.cancerresearchuk.org

Details:24-hour event toraise money toimprove treatmentand services.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Join us to celebrate40 years since Horacewas discovered.Events and familyactivities runningthroughout the day.

AUGUSTevents

24th - 25th

6th

Bat Walk

Venue:Fishwick Local NatureReserve

Contact:01772 906471

Details:8pm - 10pm.Meet at the Fishwickrecreation groundcar park, LondonRoad. 2 adults/1per child. Bookingessential.

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AUGUST events6th

tand & Deliver ComedyClub ft Stephen Grant

Venue:53 Degrees

ontact:01772 827007

Details:Observationalomedy of the

highest ordernd lightningmprovisational skillsarved out a veryenite niche for this

original performer.

6th

Amazing mosaics


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Create a fantasticmosaic design usingreal tiles. Suitablefor ages 714 years.10.30am - 12.30pmand 1.30pm -3.30pm.

7th

The BandWith No Name


Contact:01772 827007

Details:The Band With NoName are playingat the Bitter Suiteon 7th August.Performance willstart at around 9pm.

7th

Harris in the Park!

Venue:Avenham Park

Contact:0845 344 2012

Details:Enjoy a weekendof leisure activitiesin AvenhamPark inspired byour IndustrialRevolutionariesexhibition.12pm - 4pm.

8th

City of Preston CyclingGrand Prix 2010

7th

Samlesbury HallSpooky Spectacular


Contact:01254 812010

Details:Join celebratedghost-host andTV/radio star SimonEntwistle on one ofhis hugely popularghost-like specials.

9th

Whats in Store?

11th

History & Architectureof central Preston tour

11th

Winkley SquareTour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Beautiful Georgianand Victorian homesfull of unique storiesfrom individuals thatshaped our city.

11th

Fantastic Falconry

Venue:Haslam ParkRangers Ofce

Contact:01772 906471

Details:See and learn aboutdifferent birds ofprey. Get up closeand possibly holdone. Meet at therangers ofce.1pm - 3pm.

11th

Ceramics & GlassGallery Tour


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Come and discovermore about thehistory of themuseums collectionand the star items ondisplay.1pm - 1.30pm.

12th

The Half Timerby Patti Mayor


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Join one of thecurators for a look atthe portrait of AnnieHill.1pm -1.30pm.

13th

nimation Workshops

Lock-out cartoons!


ontact:01772 905414

Details:ake a closer lookt the cartoons

by cotton workersaught up in the

Preston Lock-Out andtrike of 18534.0.30am - 1.30pm.

14th

Ceramics Handling

Session


Contact:01772 905414

Details:In this sessionvisitors will get achance to handleobjects from thecollection.2pm - 3pm.

15th

Hoghton Tower

Farmers Market

Venue:Hoghton

Contact:01254 852986

Details:A genuine farmersmarket selling freshand local produce.

15th

Preston Ramblers

Association


Contact:01772 423991

Details:Join PrestonRamblers for a10-mile ramble ofOtterburn.



Venue:Markets

Contact:01772 903663

Details:The highlight ofthe day is theMens National EliteSeries Race at 1pm,featuring the top UKprofessional riderswith a sprinkling ofOlympic medallists.


ontact:01772 905414

Details:ver wondered

whats hidden awayn the museumtores? If so, join uss we bring somenseen treasures uprom the stores.

16th

Living History - Preston

and the English Civil War

18th

Friargate Tour

18th

Crime and punishmentobject handling session


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Find out more aboutthe life of prisonersin the time ofPreston reformerRev. John Clay.

18th

Preston at war

19th



Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Come on this trailthrough old Preston... if you dare!

19th

Superb Sculptures

20th

Working wives & mothersin the textile industry Lan

23rd

Time for tea

23rd

The Tactile Artof Ceramics

23rd

Mrs TeapotsPlaytime

25th

Fishergate tour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Stroll downFishergate, looking atthe sites of the roadto the Ribble.

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Details:Tour of the sitesassociated with thisdramatic event inBritish history.

25th

Snorri the Viking

Venue:Harris Museum

and Art GalleryContact:01772 905414

Details:Join Snorri the Vikingas he brings alive theworld of the Vikingsettlers. 11am - 1pmand 2pm - 4pm

28th - 30th

Friendly Engines atRibble Steam Railway

Venue:Ribble Steam Railway

Contact:01772 728800

Details:Why not come downand see your favoriteengines all linedup on display andready to pose forphotographs.

29th

Preston RamblersAssociation


Contact:01772 721874

Details:Join PrestonRamblers for a12-mile ramble ofRibbleway.


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Discover how severaldifferent battlesinuenced Preston.


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Weave in and outof this transformingneighbourhood.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Dr Elizabeth Robertstalks of the roles ofLancashire women atthe turn of the 20thcentury.

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Jacobites Tour

AUGUST events For full event listings and info visitwww.visitpreston.com


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Join us for a funafternoon of livinghistory and hands-onactivities.1 pm - 4pm.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Explore the Harrissfantastic sculpturecollection beforemaking your own totake home.

21st

Four Season III

Venue:Fishwick Local NatureReserve

Contact:01772 906471

Details:2pm - 4pmMeet at the FishwickRecreation Groundcar park, LondonRoad.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Join us for anafternoon of specialevents and activities,inspired by a veryspecial teapot.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Ceramics handlingsession and talkabout a recentproject to produceceramics.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:An exciting,interactive theatreplay workshop withstories, rhymes andpuppetry. 2pm - 3pm

27th

Family Ride

Venue:Avenham Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Family bike ride.Meet at FrenchwoodRecreation Ground.Wear casual,comfortable clothing.1pm - 2pm.

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Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Join us as wediscover why theFlag market was theeconomic and socialheart of Preston forcenturies.


6/13

SEPTEMBER events1st

Preston At WarTour

1st

Prestons PeopleTour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Learn about someof the saints andsinners of Preston.7pm.

2nd

Tea Bag tiles

4th

Fun LovinCriminals

Venue:53 Degrees

Contact:01772 893000

Details:Tickets are 20 from53 Degrees, doorsopen at 7.30 pm.

8th

Costume GalleryTours

9th

Horrockses Fashions:Lecture and book signing

by Chris Boydell

8th

ost Churches Tour

8th

Winkley SquareTour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Beautiful Georgianand Victorian homesfull of unique stories.7pm

9th - 12th

HeritageOpen Days

9th

Preston on lm:Yardworks

10th

Adrian Edmondson andthe Bad Shepherds

15th

Spotlight onTransport Tour


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:This tour looks atdevelopments whichhave helped to createthe modern city. 2pm.

17th

Pendulum DJ Set

18th

St Michaels ChurchFarmers Market

19th - 26th

Preston on theMove Festival

Venue:Markets and city

locationsContact:01772 903663

Details:A week of sport andphysical activity.Including Cycle GrandPrix and Run Preston.




Contact:01772 905414

Details:Get creative withclay and paint adecorative tile.

Venue:Various

Contact:TIC 01772 253731

Details:Tours and eventsarranged specicallyfor the HeritageOpen Daysprogramme.

Venue:St Michaels

Church HallContact:01772 827835

Details:Farmers Market at StMichaels Church Hall9am - 1pm.

19th

Bird Feeders

Venue:10.30am

Grange Park1pm - 3pmAshton Park

Contact:01772 906471

Details:Booking only, 1 perchild. Making avariety of bird feeders


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Meet the curatorfor a tour of ourtextile exhibition,Embellished.1.00pm - 1.30pm.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Therell be a chanceto purchase the bookat a reduced rateand meet the author.6pm - 7.30pm.

Venue:Mitchell & KenyonCinema

Contact:01772 894860

Details:Screenings of thefascinating archivelm of HorrocksesYards Works andPrestons past.

Venue:53 Degrees

Contact:01772 893000

Details:Classic Britishcomedian AdrianEdmondsonperforming classicpunk hits in a folkstyle.

Venue:53 Degrees

ontact:01772 893000

Details:Pendulumsistinctive sound will

bring even the mostepid dance oor tohe boil the instanthat beat kicks in.

SEPTEMBER events

22nd

Charles DickensTour

22nd

Pubs andBeerhouses Tour

23rd

Preston on lm:Prestons Past

25th

Scent BottleTreasure Hunt

26th

Run Preston 2010

29th

Catholic PrestonTour

29th

History and Architectureof Central Preston Tour



Venue:Meet at Jacson Street,

next to HarrisContact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Look at evidence thatDickens novel HardTimes was based onhis visit in 1854. 2pm.

Venue:Meet at Jacson Street,

next to HarrisContact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:The walk will pass thesites of famous andnot-so-famous Inns,pubs and taverns. 7pm

Venue:Preston City Centre

Contact:01772 903660

Details:Preston City Councilwelcomes runnersand walkers of allages and abilities totake part in the 5thRun Preston event.


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:The gift of educationand welfare theCatholic movementhas granted our city.2pm.


Contact:07714 588068 /07792 373033

Details:Discover why theFlag market was theeconomic and socialheart of Preston. 7pm.

Venue:Mitchell & KenyonCinema

Contact:01772 894860

Details:Screenings of thefascinating archivelm of HorrocksesYards Works andPrestons past.


Contact:01772 905414

Details:Use torches andmagnifying glassesto track down somevery special scentbottles.

enue:Meet at Jacsontreet, next to Harris

ontact:7714 588068 /7792 373033

Details:Discover how severalifferent battlesnuenced Preston.pm.

enue:Meet at Jacsontreet, next to Harris

ontact:7714 588068 /7792 373033

Details:Why were so manyf Prestons churchesemolished?pm

CONTINENTAL events HARRIS events

North West Playwrights - Enter Stage Write

12th & 19th June 3rd & 10th July

The Continental Book Club

14th June 12th July 9th Aug 13th Sept

The Continental Quiz

Tuesday Evenings

Word Soup

15th June 20th July 17th Aug 21st Sept

Knit & Knatter

16th June 7th & 21st July 4th & 18th Aug 1st & 15th Sept

Salon Event #3 Close of Show: Jon Pilkington vs Sean Payne

18th June

Preston is my Paris

18th June 16th July 20th Aug 17th Sept

Geek Up

21st June 19th July 16th Aug 20th Sept

Ear Whacks

24th June

The Continental Jazz Club - Paul Farr & Sylvan Richardson

27th June

ScRibble

28th June 26th July 23rd Aug 27th Sept

Einsteins Daughter by Rob Johnston

29th June

Salon event #4 -Flash Pick (Degree Shows 2010)

8th July

The Real Book Real Jam

14th July 11th Aug 8th Sept

Preston Tringe Festival - Theatre at The Continental

23rd July 1st Aug

The Continental Jazz Club -Munch Manship Quartet

25th July

The Roots of Love

30th July

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

31st July

Media Makers

31st July

No Drama!

9th - 13th Aug

The Continental Book Club

9th Aug 13th Sept

The Real Book Real Jam

11th Aug

Media Makers & No Drama!

14th Aug

The Continental Jazz Club - Jazz Weekender

29th & 30th Aug

The Continentals Film Club

1st, 8th, 14th, 21st and 29th Sept

Opening Weekend -The Continentals Autumn Programme

2nd & 3rd Sept

Continental Experimental

7th, 14th and 28th Sept

Salon Event #4 Close of Show: Flash Pick vs Michelle Darwin

9th Sept

Salon Event #5 - The Chemical Tea Room

23rd Sept

The Continental Jazz Club - Stevie Williams

26th Sept

Hands onat the Harris

Hands onHeritage

Sew CoolClub

Arty Explorers

Scent BottleTreasure Hunt

Fine ArtGallery Tours

EgyptianBalcony Tours

HarrisCraft Group

19th June 3rd July 21st &

Drop in activities for families Takes place between 1.30pm

27th July 3rd, 10th, 17th &

Hands on activities exploring of Prestons industrial past. SuFree drop in. 1.30pm - 3.30pm

29th July 12th, 20th & 26t

Have a go at textile crafts. Suages. Free, drop in! 2pm - 4pm

30th July 2nd, 11th, 27th

Join us to discover stories andArt Gallery. Suitable for all age11am - 12 noon & 2pm - 3pm

31st July 4th & 28th Aug

Dress up as a treasure hunter magnifying glasses to track dscent bottles. Free, drop in! 2

10th & 19th June 8th & 17Aug 9th & 18th Sept

See highlights from the Harriswith an enthusiastic guide. Fr

5th & 24th June 3rd, 22nd 4th & 23rd Sept

Take a closer look at the stunaround our upper balcony.

8th June 13th July 10th A

Join our regular craft group - bknitting, embroidery or tattinpeople. Free, drop in! 2pm - 3

www.newcontinental.org.ukTel: 01772 499425

www.harrismuseumTel: 01772 258428

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Hi! Im Preston the Park Keeper and Im a proud Prestonian and

I love working in our award winning parks and open spaces.

In Preston we have access t o around 500 hectares of parks, green

spaces, wildlife habitats, play areas and allotments. These sites

around the city provide opportunities

for fun, relaxation and contact with

nature whatever your age, as well

as being an important part of our

heritage.

Take a look at all the

exciting things we

have got going on in

your local green space

and dont forget to look

out for the park events in

the Summer in the City

Whats on guide!

Enjoy an exciting and

healthy summer

in your local

park! See youthere!

PrestonThe Park Keeper

J cpl f f

Conservation sJoin the Park Rangers for somconservation work at a park osite in Preston.

Please see events listings for dates and

tuesdays at 10A series of popular walks. The walks areled by the Park Rangers and trainedvolunteer walk leaders and explore

the parks along surfaced paths.Please see events listings for dates and times.

For more information please visit

www.preston.gov.uk/park


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Duk& PondYour little hideaway in the heart of the city

Nominated for Gordon Ramsays best Local restaurant 2

Bringing the world to your plate waward winning tapas.Home of the famous Peruvian Stew, Oasis Weddings and

Duk16-18 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DA Tel: 01772

Pond37 Cannon Street, Preston, PR1 3NT Tel: 01772 824

Text booking service: 07760760470

New Freds Shed @ Manyana Serving food 11am till 4Caf bar / restaurant. Lite Bites, A la Carte and Bucket Banq

Sit back relax enjoy, Andrea & Mickwww.dukrestaurant.co.uk


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10/13

Gymastics hliday traiig camp

i partership with the City f Prest

Gymastics Club.

Dates: M 2 A, Ts 3 A,M 9t A, Ts 10t A, M 16t A

M 23 A, Ts 24t A

Ages: 4-16 as (beginners to advanced)

Times: Mi sssi 10.00am - 12.30pm

Aft sssi 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Price:AM 7.50PM 7.50 FULL DAY15

Gymnasts will need to bring shorts and a t-shirt or as well as drinks and lunch if staying all day.

Please ensure you book early to avoid disappointmeWest View on 01772 769788,or visit www.cptimetables of activities including certicates you wil

Summer Holiday Sprts Activity Prgramme Summer Holiday Sprts Activity Prgram

Itcti

Frm everye at Prest City Cucil

enjoy your summe r holiday!

reston City Councils Sports Development

eam is bringing you a full and diverse holiday

ctivity programme right across the city.

ant a holiday packed with actionxcitement and fun? Then bookour place on our summer holidayctivity programme. Details ofow to book onto each specicctivity can be found on theevant page.

ephen Daley, Sportsevelopment Manager,ngland Futsal Captain and HallFame inductee says: Sportould truly be for everyone and

nyone, no matter what level you play,pport or compete, but the underpinning

hilosophy should be the pure enjoymentyour childrens sport. This yearsmmer programme in Preston will provide

oung people with endless opportunities toxperience a wide variety of sport and physicalctivity. The programmes are designed to enableoung people to meet new friends and participate in a safe,ganised and fun environment.

StaffAll our holiday activities are run by qualied experiencedsports coaches. To ensure the programme is safe andchild-friendly all staff are:

checked by the Criminal Records Bureau to an enhanced

level. fully aware of Health and Safety and Child Protection

procedures.

appropriately qualied with regards to the activity they aredelivering.

ease book early to avoid disappointment!

Flw Lis Ct

Hliday activities at Fulwd Leisure Cetre cmbie cached

sprts, team games, cmpetitis ad fu activities. These weeks

ffer yug peple a itrducti t a rage f sprts ad are a

great pprtuity t try ew es.

Dates fr hliday activities

W 1: 26th July - 30th July 2010

W 2:2nd August - 6th August 2010

W 3: 9th August - 13th August 2010

W 4: 16th August - 20th August 2010

W 5:23rd August - 27th August 2010

Time ad prices

Full day: 15 from 9am - 5pm (children can be registered from 8.45am)

Half day: 7.50either 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pmPassprt t Leisure prices

There is a reduction if your child has a valid passport to leisure card:Full day 10.00 Half day 5.00

Special early-bird ffer!

If you to come to Fulwood Leisure Centre on Saturday 26th Junebetween 10am and 2pm you can book a full week at 60 (whichincludes 1 free day), or alternatively book 5 full weeks for 240 (whichincludes 1 week free). This discount only applies on the 26th June. Openenrolments of 15 per day will continue after that date.

Activities iclude:

Rollerskating Fun swim Dance mats

Rock climbing Badminton Basketball

Futsal Tri-golf Streetdance

Mini-squash Netball

Activities are suitable for both girlsand boys aged 8-12 years old.

What yu eed

Packed lunch or money to buy foodfrom the cafe, and plenty to drink.

Swimming costume and towel.

Any medical necessities e.g. inhalers or tablets.

Hw t bk

Complete the booking form on page 23. Makesure you tick the boxes indicating the days you

wish to book. One form must be completed foreach child.

Return the completed booking form to the addressprinted above or drop it in at the main reception atFulwood Leisure Centre.

Please note booking will not beaccepted on the day.

Registering early helps toensure that the full range of

activities and experiencesare available.

La t Swim Sssis

Itesive swimmig

lesss are a

fatastic way t

itrduce yur childre

t the experiece f

swimmig.

Begier

This course is aimed at children aged 4 years and above, and followsthe National Teaching Plan Stages 1 - 2.

West View Leisure Cetre West View Leisure Cetre

Date: 26t - 30t Jl Date: 23 - 27t Ast

Time: 9am - 9.30am Time: 9am - 9.30am

Cost: 17 Cost: 17Itermediate

This course is aimed at Children 4+ years, and follows the NationalTeaching Plan Stages 2-3. Children on this course must be able to swim3-5m front and back without the use of aids:



Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Time: 9.30am - 10.00am

Cost: 17 Cost: 17

Advaced

This course is aimed at Children 4+ years, and follows the NationalTeaching Plan Stages 4-7. Children on this course must be competentswimmers who want to concentrate on stroke technique.



Time: 10am - 10.30am Time: 10am - 10.30am

Cost: 17 Cost: 17

Rkie Lifeguard

This course is aimed at 8-13 year olds who are interested in lifesavingand lifeguarding. This course covers water safety, personal survivaland emergency response, allowing swimmers to gain awards as theyprogress. Children must be able to swim 25 metres.


Date: 2 - 6t Ast Date: 23 - 27t Ast

Time: 11am - 12 Time: 11am - 12 Cost:30 Cost: 30

Dont forget every child aged 16 and under, andadults aged 60 and over, are eligible toSWIM Free oF ChArge at West Viewand Fulwood Leisure Centres.

To book on any of the above

courses, please contact West

View Leisure Centre:

01772 796788.

gmastics h

Camp at Ws

Ccli

Sssis

Sessis led by qualied istructrs

ecuragig cyclig participati i

varius cyclig iitiatives withi the

cmmuities f Prest, t imprve health

ad wellbeig ad icrease tess.

Ruig thrughut July ad August

MondAyS

Prest Pedalers (Ladies Only) 6.30-7.30pm French

Bwl Bike Wheels for All 1-3pm Moor P

TueSdAy

Suset Cyclers 6.30-7.30pm Avenha

WedneSdAyS

Prest Pacers (Men Only) 6.30-7.30pm Ashton

Family Ride 1-2pm French

ThurSdAyS

Suset Cyclers 6.30-7.30pm Moor P

Bwl Bike Wheels for All 1-3pm Moor P

FrIdAyS

Family Ride 1-2pm French

SundAyS (1st and 3rd of the month)

Istructr-led Ride 1.30-2.30pm French

If you would like any further information abocycling sessions please contact 01772

Blackbull Lane, Preston PR2 9YA


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Taster sessis (for ages 8 and over)

Experience indoor climbing!

West View is home to one of the bestindoor climbing facilities in the NorthWest, offering a range of walls to suit allabilities. Sign up to a taster session and oninstructor will give you a true taste of all aspectsof climbing!

Cost: 5 per person

Junior Taster sessions: 1pm - 2pm Ma tFia v t 6 w lias(19th July to 27th August)

Adult Taster sessions:5.30pm - 6.30pm Ts, W, Ts(from 2nd August to 26th August)

Juir Climbig Clubs (aged 8 and over)Come climbing over the summer holidays, practice your skills and worktowards your NICAS. This club is for anyone who has completed a juniorintroduction course or who is currently in any junior club.

Day: Ma t Fia(from 2nd August to 27th August)

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Cost: 7.50per session

Three-day Juir Itrducti CurseThis course is for young people who want to take up indoor climbing.Upon completion of the course, juniors can join the centres climbingclub and come climbing on a weekly basis, working towards arecognised climbing award.

Day: Ma t Wsa(rst course starts 19th July, last course starts 23rd August)

Time: 9.30am - 11am

Cost: 25 per person

T bk please ctact West View Leisure Cetre 01772 796788.

Mbile Climbig Twer

Our mobile wall will be visiting a number of sites over the summerholidays, come and join us for a go! (6 week holidays 19th July - 27th

August)

Day: Tsas & Tsas

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Cost: 2 for 4 climbs, or stay with us for 2 hours and pay 6.

(Pay at Fulwood Leisure Centre)

Where:W 1 Ashton ParkW 2 Haslam Park

W 3 Grange Park

W 4 Ribbleton Park

W 5 Avenham Park

W 6 Moor Park

Day: Fias

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Cost: Free

Hliday activities fr peple with a disability at West View Leisure

Cetre cmbie cached sprts, team games, cmpetitis ad

fu activities. The scheme is pe t aye with a disability ver

the age f 8 years. These weeks ffer a itrducti t a rage f

sprts ad are a great pprtuity t try ew es.

Please note that this scheme is not suitable for those young people whorequire changing or the administration of medication throughout the day.

Dates fr hliday activities

W 1:4th, 5th & 6th August 2010 10am - 3pm




Price

8 per day per person(Trip is extra and will be conrmed during programme)

Activities will iclude:

Swimming Rock climbing Team games Gym sessions Hockey Football Cricket Gymnastics

Under 16s & over 16s will be split into separate groups and will take partin activities appropriate to their age.

What yu eed

Packed lunch Swimming costume and towel Any medical necessities e.g. inhalers

Hw t bk

Please call Allan Cook on 01772906183 to book a place on thescheme. Please note:

Bookings will not be accepted onthe day.

Places are limited to 25 peopleper day.

Payment will be required 1 weekbefore to the start of the scheme.

Payment can be in the form of cash,or a cheque made payable to Preston City Council.

Starts Mday 26th July ad ishes Friday

27th August, fr yug peple aged 8-16.

Come along to your local Streetwise Soccer site for5 weeks of coaching and playing, and the chance toStreetwise Soccer nal to be played on Moor Park o

Parental consent forms can be downloaded from thewww.preston.gov.uk/football.St Clas Pima Scl (Fulwood) Tues & T

Brookfeld Rec Zone Tues & T

Greenlands Rec Zone Tues & T

M n Pima Scl M & W

Wst Viw LC Saturda

Sta yt Clb M & W

Il Spts hbb Wed & F

haslam Pa M & W

Frenchwood Rec Zone M & W

M Pa pitc (near PNE stadium) Tues & T

Smith Recreation Zone** M & W

Moor Lane Recreation Zone** Tues & T

** Sessions delivered by Groundworks staff

Athletics Cachig Experiece (A.C.E) will give y

part i the three athletic disciplies: ruig, jum

A.C.E. is your chance to learn the key skills that youjump as high, or throw as far as the Olympic athleteby Preston Harriers, this is your chance to experiendisciplines and start on the path of lling your future

Dates: Tsa 27t Jl, Wsa 28tTsa 29t Jl

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: Pst Spts Aa Atltics Tac

Ages catered for: 8-18 as l

Cost: Three-day Athletics Coaching Experience 10

Hw t bk

Please book on this course by contactingVicky Huyton, Club Development Ofcer, on01772 906951 or email [email protected]. Bookings will be accepted on theday, but in order to guarantee your place,please book in advance as placesare limited.

What yu eed

Please ensure you bring your own lunchand plenty to drink. Please also bring warmclothes, sun cream and ensure you arewearing trainers and tracksuit bottoms orshorts. Bring waterproofs in case of rain.

Sessis are fu, friedly ad FREE, ecuragig families t

participate i may differet activities tgether.

Activities below begin on 26th July 2010, running every week until 27th

August 2010. A parent or guardian must attend with children under 16yrs.

Mas B ht 10am - 11.30am Haslam ParkTsas Fit4Familis 10am - 11.30am Moor ParkTsas Pa a Pla 10am - 11.30am Avenham Park

For more information contact the Pathways team on 01772 906188.All meeting points are at the Pavilions.

Summer Holiday Sprts Activity Prgramme Summer Holiday Sprts Activity Prgram

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iies Sessi - Children aged 0-5 yearsntal supervision essential)

amily sessions with friendly activities that encourage balancemovement on soft play apparatus such as slides and shapes. Ourons also include a bouncy castle.

WooD LEISURE CEnTRE

nesday and Friday: 10am - 10.50am & 11am - 11.50am

: 1.80per session (no charge for parents)

ooking necessary

cal Miis - Children aged 2 - 5 years ntal supervision essential)

e along and have fun singing and dancing to popular action songs,ove physical development skills through music, and nish with aun games. These sessions are a great way for your child to developcondence.

T VIEW LEISURE CEnTRE

days: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

: 3.00per session (no charge for parents)

ooking necessary

iies Multi - Children aged 5-7 yearsntal supervision essential)

e along and join in some fun activity games have a go on a giantcy castle.

WooD LEISURE CEnTRE

day: 3.45pm - 5.15pm

days: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

sday: 3.30pm - 5pm

: 3.00 per session (no charge for parents)

ooking necessary

Camp - Children aged 5-7 yearsntal supervision not required)

e along for a morning of fun games andities designed to help develop keyand movement skills. A perfect time

little you-time in the gym, as parents

ee to leave.WooD LEISURE CEnTRE

nesdays & Fridays: 10am - 11.50am

: 6.50per session

cial offer4 a session for a adult swim and use

e little lagoon between 3pm and 5pmest View Leisure centre all summer.

oking essential via Fulwood Leisure

tre reception 01772 716085

No booking necessary


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hilds Name............................................................................................................... Age ............... D.O.B.....................................

ddress ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ Postcode ...............................................................

elephone ........................................................................... Mobile ......................................................................................................

urrent school attending........................................................................................................................ School Year...........................

o you belong to any sports club? Yes No

Yes, which one? ...................................................................................................................................................................................

ur child has been given permission to make their own way home from the activity Yes No

he activity/programme our child is taking part in is..............................................................................................................................

tact ad Medical Ifrmati

ame of parent / guardian / carer ..........................................................................................................................................................

mergency conatct number of parent / guardian / carer .......................................................................................................................

ease detail any medical conditions that the coach should be aware of:

..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

o you consider your child too have a disability? Yes No

Physical impairment Visual imapairment Learning difculty Hearing impairment

Other, please specify.......................................................................................................................................................................

prts Equity

What is your childs ethnicity:

White (British, Irish, any other white background)

Mixed (white & black Caribbean, white and black African, white & Asian, any other mixed background)

Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh, any other Asian background)

Black or Black British (Caribbean, African, any other black background)

Chinese or other ethnic group not listed

Where did you hear about the programme?...........................................................................................................................................

y signing this form I agree that any photographs taken or videos recorded may be used according to Preston City Council

uidelines. I also give consent for my children to take part in activity sessions. All information provided above is correct.

gned .............................................................................................................................................................. (parent/guardian/carer)

ame ............................................................................................................................ Date ..............................................................

Please hand this form to the sports coach at your venue.

Or post to: Sprts Develpmet, Prest City Cucil, Guild Hall, Lacaster Rad, Prest PR1 1HT

Ank you For your Co-oPerATIon In CoMPLeTIng And reTurnIng ThIS ForM.

reston City Council promotes safe, effective and child-friendly sport for all. If you have any queries relating to quality, safetyor accessibility of our programmes, please contact Preston Sports Development (in condence) on 01772 906186.

PArenTAL ConSenT ForM

This booking form can only be used for Fulwood Leisure centre holiday camp (page 18) . All other activities have to be booalternative channels. Please see activity page for relvant booking information. All our play schemes are very popular and therefoallocated on a rst come rst served basis.

FuLWood LeISure CenTre CAMP

BookIng ForM

Please note that no refunds will be allocated once bookings have been made unless supported by a medical letter from your G

Parental consent form (opposite) must be completed and submitted at the same time of booking the activities.

WeekProg(please tic

Full Day

9am - 5pm 9

W 1

26th July - 30th July

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

All week

W 2

2nd August - 6th August

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

All week

W 3

9th August - 13th August

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

All week

W 4

16th August - 20th August

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

All week

W 5

23rd August - 27th August

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

All week

Total Programme All 5 weeks


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