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Yesterdays Royal Visit was an exciting event for many traders and customers.
#PrestonMarkets was mentioned on the royal website today, Check out the link below.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex tried some Lancashire cheese during their visit to Preston earlier.
They met with community groups and traders at Preston Market.
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Delighted to hear that Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and the Duchess of Wessex had such a good trip to Preston this week. They seem to have really enjoyed the cheese from ! #Lancashire #Cheese
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"A will to understand"
Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones
Countess of Wessex
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The owner of popular Indian street food vendor - Chacha’s in Preston Markets was pleased that Sophie, Countess of Wessex enjoyed the food. He said: “Our biryani is famous anyway, she tried it and I’m really pleased that she liked it.”
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Preston Royal visit: Earl and Countess of Wessex meet Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park on visit to Preston
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Thank you Preston for the lovely Lancashire welcome for The Earl and Countess of Wessex!
Their Royal Highnesses joined members of the local community as they celebrated 20 years since being granted city status to mark The Queen’s Golden Jubilee.
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John Strand from Arthur Strand Meat Stall met the Earl and Countess on their trip round the market earlier - he told Capital he had to enlighten them on the #Preston classic - the butter pie 🥧 #CapitalReports
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Towards the end of their Royal Highnesses visit to earlier today, the Earl and Countess of Wessex sat down with creator Nick park on the bronze bench paying homage to his Wallace and Gromit film franchise.
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👑 What a day 👑
Did you come into the city today for the #RoyalVisit?
The weather was amazing for our VIP visitors at and later on at Avenham and Miller Parks.
#ProudPreston
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👑 The sun was shining for #Preston today as their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited.
Visiting earlier today. they then moved on to Avenham and Miller Parks where they have taken part in the planting of a tree.
#ProudPreston #RoyalVisit
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Crowds in anticipation for the arrival of the Earl and Countess of Wessex
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👑 It was amazing to see so many people at #PrestonMarkets today to welcome our #RoyalVisitors.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex spent an hour here in the Market Hall, they met with traders and community groups before moving on to Avenham and Miller park.
#ProudPreston #Preston
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👑 Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex have visited and have now moved on to Avenham and Miller Park #ProudPreston
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👑 It's Royal Visit day.
We are expecting the Earl and Countess of Wessex from 11:30am today
Come down to #PrestonMarkets and help us welcome them to #Preston and celebrate 20 years a city.
#ProudPreston #RoyalVisit
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👑 Royal Visit to Preston
Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex will be visiting #PrestonMarkets this Wednesday 7 Sep from 11:30am, to help celebrate 20 years of city status.
? Come along and give them a #ProudPreston welcome.
Info: preston.gov.uk/article/5935/A
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📆 ONLY 11 DAYS TO GO!
Have you been to any of the previous #LancashireEncounter Festivals?
Which was your favourite event or performance?
Check out the webpage for #PastEncounters.
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lancsencounter.co.uk/article/5619/P
#LancsEncounter
*Thanks to Michael Porter Photography
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Really enjoyed grabbing a bite at Cherry Pie in as a busy working week begins. Always good to support our independent businesses. Great food and affordable prices. #buylocal #prestonmodel #lastdaysofsummer
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🍨 Nurcan's cafe is now fully open at #PrestonMarkets.
Come and check out this brand new cafe.
Nurcan's is located in the Market Hall, just next to the Wallis and Gromit bench.
? For opening times and more, see our new website prestonmarkets.co.uk
#VisitPreston #ShopLocal
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📆 ONLY 12 DAYS TO GO!
Planning on coming to the Lancashire Encounter Festival? Check out the full programme here hosted in and around #Preston city centre!
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lancsencounter.co.uk/article/5614/L
#LancsEncounter
*Thanks to Michael Porter Photography
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? Nurcan is back!
When Hakuna Matata announced its closure a few weeks ago, we told you not to worry.
Nurcan's Cafe will be open today in the Market Hall for coffee and ice-cream.
More info coming soon...
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Sister micro (PR1 2JA) is situated within and takes a more crafty slant on beer with 3 cask & 10 keg. Food from the market's many outlets can be consumed on site. #pnefc #BCFC #abeerinpreston
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After another great #openmic last night, I’m planning a stellar line-up of local talent for the open mic event on Sun afternoon Sep 18th…
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1/2 👑 Preston will be celebrating 20 years of City Status next week as we welcome some very important guests.
On Wednesday 7 September, we are expecting the Earl and Countess of Wessex to arrive at Preston Markets after 11.30am.
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❓ Did you know that you can find all the information you need about on their new website?
prestonmarkets.co.uk
? Opening times
🍔 Trader updates
❤️ Events
🖋️ Blogs
📆 Market History
and more....
Check out this blog for more info: visitpreston.com/ideas-and-insp
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Local, original artists performing as part of
Old favourites and new stars…and it’s all FREE!
Check out the full programme here…
lancsencounter.co.uk
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? #PrestonMarket Hall will be closed tomorrow for the Bank Holiday.
Don't worry though, we'll be open again as usual from Tuesday 30 August.
Individual traders may vary.
Trader details and #PrestonMarkets opening times can be found on our new website prestonmarkets.co.uk
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This afternoon’s catwalk show featuring 's fabulous collection of Horrockses frocks was the absolute bee’s knees! : )
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Nice new piece of vinyl today. Flags & Emblems by #StiffLittleFingers still in cellophane. via Abbazappa Records in Derry. #vinylrecords #punkrock #punk
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👗 The Horrickses catwalk show is looking amazing today at #PrestonMarkets.
Just one show left at 3pm.
Don't miss it!
#VisitPreston
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👗 Join us at #PrestonMarkets for Harris in the City to celebrate Horrockses X Joanie Clothing.
👑 Discover the history of these iconic designs, loved by royalty.
❓ Why not come along in your own vintage inspired threads?
📅 Saturday
📍 Preston Markets
🕒 12 – 4pm
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We hope you enjoyed your visit to #PrestonMarkets ♥️
#ShopLocal #ProudPreston #LYLM #Preston #VisitPreston
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Fantastic to see our Kids in the Kitchen children shopping for their fresh ingredients at the local market
#ingredientsvouchers
#shoplocal
#Freshlocalproduce
#loveyourmarket
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📢EVENT NEWS: Celebrate Horrockses fashion in the City with
📅Saturday 27 August
📍Preston Market (next to the Wallace & Gromit statue)
🕒12pm – 4pm
🎟️Free Event, just drop in, no booking required
Read more⬇️
preston.gov.uk/article/5986/H
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Here is the Ukrainian flag flying above the Town Hall this morning...
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Ukrainian Independence Day - 24 August
Cllr Carol Henshaw:
“The Ukrainian flag is being flown at Preston Town Hall on Wed 24 Aug, Ukrainian Independence Day, as a demonstration of our solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”
📸 Michael Porter, taken 21/08/2022
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🔑 It’s official, we’ve handed over the Harris keys as the renovation works begin for #HarrisYourPlace, the £14 million capital project set to reimagine the Harris as a 21st-century community, cultural and learning space.
@HeritageFundNW
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