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Win tickets to the Beat-Herder Festival17th May
We're offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Beat-herder festival in July.
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Preview: PrestFest Bank Holiday Weekend30th Apr
May Bank Holiday weekend heralds the inauguration of Preston's very own festival: PrestFest. With 106 events getting involved in the occasion, Preston is shaping up to be the place to be this Bank Holiday.
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Skiddle’s Top 10 Events: May Bank Holiday Weekend29th Apr
We look at some of the highlights for the forthcoming May Bank Holiday Weekend from all over the country, to help you decide how you are going to spend yours.
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Preview: Beats of Rage Easter Thursday @ Adelphi, Preston28th Mar
Preston's finest electro and house club night Beats of Rage returns after a three month sabbatical. Its aim? To bring the party back to Preston’s doorstep.
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Interview: Cream Anthems hits Preston 10th Jan
This month sees global superbrand Cream hit Preston for the first time ever, with a Cream Anthems party at Rumes. We caught up with promoter Stephen Nalty to find out more...
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Review: Craig Charles Xmas Funk and Soul Show @ 53 Degrees, Preston17th Dec
Chris White dusts off his dancing shoes and heads to 53 Degrees for a funk and soul fiesta courtesy of Mr Craig Charles.
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Preston fresher's week guide
As the most recent place in the UK to be awarded city status, Preston is a compact city with a tremendous character and a thriving student scene. The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLAN) is based just outside the city centre, with a wealth of bars, clubs, shops and restaurants on its doorstep. For such a small city, Preston has a huge personality, with an impressive nightlife. So to help you settle into your new city and get the most out of the next, exciting three years, here's our guide to student life in Preston.
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The University has its own Health Centre (off Kirkham Street) where you will find your usual GP services. For those that like their exercise and to stay fit then Preston has all the amenities you’d expect from a decent sized city. T
Preston travel
With the Uni being so close to the town, it’s likely your only travel expense will be from digs to your place of study or heading home for the weekend. B
Attractions
Harris Museum Visit the Harris Museum on the Flag Market and take in some great art and exhibitions. Likewise Art students (or anyone with such an appreciation) will enjoy the Preston Art and Design Gallery (PAD) over the road which promotes the work of North West based artists and designers. All for free. Parklife
Preston shopping
The city’s shopping districts have grown of late with the re-development of the main shopping centre The St Georges Centre Mall, which features a variety of high street chains and smaller stores. Similarly The Fishergate Centre features the county’s largest Debenhams (if you like that sort of thing) while Fishergate itself, which runs through the spine of the town, houses your HMV, Next and River Island among other top name names. P
Restaurants
With a student-centered city centre, Preston is the perfect place to grab a nice bite to eat on a budget. Apart from The Source at the UClan Union and student favourite The Adelphi nearby check out our guide to some of the most student-friendly eateries without the long walk. Bella Emilio's, Friargate Bella Emilio's is a great Italian restaurant at the bottom of Friargate, ne
Nightlife
Preston has some of the best pubs in the North West. The most popular for students is the Adelphi at the top of Friargate, a large and busy student pub with a good heated beer garden. Every Thursday they host 'Quids'. Basically a huge variety of alcohol on offer for just £1. Entry is £1 too but get there early as it's usually packed! From there you can head down the road on a crawl via the Lamb and Packet, Roper Hall and Greyfriars before checking out the string of trendy bars that line the street towards town such as Cafe Manyana, The Academy, Reflex (80's pub/club) and Assembly. Live Music Preston has some of the best pubs in the North West. The most popular for students is the Adelphi at the top of Friargate, a large and busy student pub with a good heated beer garden. Every Thursday they host 'Quids'. Basically a huge variety of alcohol on offer for just £1. Entry isOther places nearby
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