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5 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

Just Jungle is back at The Ferret later this month with DJ Hybrid playing a headline set. A jungle drum and bass producer, DJ and label owner, DJ Hybrid has been a fixture in the scene for over a decade. He has released music on some of the genre’s most respected labels, including Ram Records, Born on Road, Jungle Cakes, DnB Allstars and Deep in the Jungle to name a few.

5 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Ben Gibbons

28 Years Later, the long-awaited horror sequel to Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later is now in theaters across Preston. And for a more family-friendly visit, Elio, a brand new Disney Pixar story about a young boy who’s obsessed with space, is also out now. And on Wednesday, F1 starring Brad Pitt will be racing into theatres throughout Preston. This high-octane film follows a former F1 champion whose career ended in a tragic accident returns to the sport to help train a new generation of racers.

6 days ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

An exhibition featuring paintings of ‘all things nostalgic and animal’ is taking place in Preston city centre. Small Horse is a two person show by Ruth Murray and Sarah Grant running at The Birley until next Saturday (28 June). Sarah said: “We are honoured to be selected as part of The Birley’s Open Call for proposals, supported by Arts Council England.

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

Lostock Hall-based theatre group St. James Players are bringing Jim Cartwright’s play Two 2 to the stage this summer for a three night run. Two 2 is the follow-up play to Cartwright’s much-loved classic, Two. The show follows the Landlord and Landlady – and some of their regulars – over the course of a single night. As the Landlord scrambles to save his pub with increasingly desperate schemes, the Landlady receives an offer that could draw the curtain on their time together.

1 week ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Kate Rosindale

A new book is set to reveal the remarkable story of Samlesbury Hall as the historic site celebrates its 700th anniversary this year. Written by author, television presenter and Samlesbury Hall Trustee Jason Karl, Samlesbury Hall – A Journey Through Time is described as a rich and atmospheric exploration of one of Lancashire’s most iconic and enigmatic buildings.