Georgian gem / Preston. £1.2m HLF gardens transformation in 2016. Tweets by Friends of Winckley Sq. Gardens, and Winckley Sq. Community Interest Co. (WSCIC).
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The Bridges that made Preston: FoWS Guided Walk 19 May 6.30 to 8pm
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Tour Guide, Michael Akers. Bridging the Ribble has been core to Preston’s development as a market town, a transport hub and a manufacturing centre.
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Lancashire Sounds on the Square 6 June 1pm - 5pm PLEASE SHARE THE DATE
A free festival event on Winckley Square featuring some of the region’s finest bands and artists, including Peggy (Preston rapper), Dobbo, Persimmon and more to be announced.
No need to book — just turn up.
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Date for your Diary 30 May 2pm Young Jazz on the Square
Experience the joy of live jazz in the heart of Preston at Young Jazz in the Square.
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Date for your diary Finale of Jazz and Improvisation Festival in Winckley Square 6 June
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Guided Walk Preston Suffragettes and Suffragists Guided Walk 23 May 10am-12 noon with FoWS Tour Guide Helen Howell. £5 Please book trybooking.com/uk/FWLQ
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GUIDED WALK: THE COTTON LORDS OF WINCKLEY SQUARE with Susan Douglass 5 May 2pm-3.15pm To book trybooking.com/uk/FXLQ
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GUIDED WALK' PRESTON the Jerusalem of Temperance Monday 4 May 2pm- 3.30 Meet outside The Blue Bell Pub Church Street Please book in advance trybooking.com/uk/FXLT
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The next Preston Murals Guided Walk; Where Walls Speak is on 5 May 2pm- 3.30pm Book early as this new walk is very popular. For more details and to book go to trybooking.com/uk/FWLQ
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OUR NEXT EDITH RIGBY GUIDED WALK is on Saturday 25 April 10.15 - 12noon £5 book early to be assured of a place trybooking.com/uk/FXLE
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There are only 7 places left GUIDED WALK: OLD TRAM ROAD BAMBER BRIDGE 25 April 10am-12.15pm with Nigel Hardacre. This is Part 2 of his 'Lancaster Canal and Tram Road' walk. Please book trybooking.com/uk/FXKK
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There are only 5 places left on this guided walk Sunday 12 April 11am - 12.30pm to book trybooking.com/uk/FXLY
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Lancaster Canal and Tram Road: Friends of Winckley Sq. Walk Sunday 29 M arch 10AM-12.15pm Join Nigel Hardacre on this fascinating walk which visits key points in the history of the Old Tram Road.
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Whether you’re a history lover, a local curious about your city, or simply seeking an unforgettable stroll, this guided walk promises to be enjoyable. £5pp To Book trybooking.com/uk/FWTY
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FoWS Walk: Where Walls Speak: Exploring Preston’s Murals
17 March 2-3.30pm INKY 5 PLACES LEFT
We are delighted to offer this BRAND NEW guided walk.
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Whether you’re a history lover, a local curious about your city, or simply seeking an unforgettable stroll, this guided walk promises to be enjoyable. £5pp To Book trybooking.com/uk/FWTY
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Join us for the first guided walk of the year on 4 March ' 2pm - 3.15 "Notable Residents of Winckley Square; Famous and infamous ".
For more details and to book trybooking.com/uk/FXLW
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Here is the latest FoWS newsletter. All the Spring guided walks are on page 6. Please book early as they do get booked up fast. There are 21 walks in total some are repeated. The link to book is beneath each description. Hope to see you soon. booking@patricia@winckley.org.uk
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13 Dec 2025
SUNDAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT CANCELLED Please SHARE
The Friends of Winckley Square are sorry to announce that this year’s annual Christmas Concert is cancelled.
The weather forecast for Sunday’s event has been poor all week but is now covered by a yellow weather warning.
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