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Full steam ahead at Ribble Steam Railway

Ashton’s Ribble Steam Railway is an excellent treat for young and old. Young children in particular love the chance to go on a steam train, but there are plenty of adults too who want to relive the age of steam.

The museum has a cafe, a shop and exhibition spaces with many restored steam trains and carriages on display. There’s also a workshop showing old trains being restored. The biggest treat, however, is a trip on the museum’s steam train, which takes you across Preston dock and along the River Ribble.

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Impact youth group's trip to Castlerigg

Impact youth group is running a residential course for young people at Catlerigg Manor, Keswick.

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Visit www.iyfimpact.co.uk for full details.

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The Green Frog: delicious food on the docks

The Green Frog, on Preston's docks, has, for the last 20 years, been serving the community in more ways than one.

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As well as serving customers with top quality food, The Green Frog has, over the years, raised money for organisations such as the Army Benevolent Fund, for Space at The Willows and for Rock FM's Cash for Kids.

Sweet and savoury crepes

Hot sandwiches, chips, pies and jacket potatoes are all on sale at The Green Frog, whilst their specialities include sweet and savoury French pancakes.

The Green Frog can be found at the Morrisons end of the docks, on the dockside. There is plenty of parking available as well as tables and chairs. On a fine day there is no better view in Preston.

Opening times:

Mon-Fri: 7am - 2.30pm
Sat-Sun: 7am - 4pm

Phone:

You can telephone The Green Frog for food orders on 07876 713303.

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The sacrifice of Tulketh Hall

Over 50 years after the demolition of Tulketh Hall, ashtononribble.com takes a look at the reasons behind the hall's demise.

Tulketh Hall is a sad reminder of how it takes only a generation or two for important buildings, when they disappear, to be almost completely forgotten. It was knocked down in 1959, despite being Ashton’s only true stately home. The Lancashire Evening Post at the time was unequivocal about the great loss that was being inflicted on the city by the demolition, calling the hall: “The most remarkable building in Preston.” The newspaper goes on to say: “For nearly 1,000 years it has stood on a promontory overlooking the river and its history is almost the history of England”.

How could such an important, historic place be allowed to disappear?

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Ashton's best kept secret is out

St Catherine's bookshop is a haven for book lovers and a jewel in Preston's suburbs. Ashtonians have known for some time that the bookshop, on Wellington Road, is a great place to find the book you want. Now the secret is out.

A member of the Blog Preston team recently visited the shop and wrote about it in glowing terms.

Click here to see the full review on Blog Preston.

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Tennis in Tulketh: Summer 2010

The Tulketh Tennis Centre has announced its programme for Summer 2010.

The Tennis Centre runs various weekly coaching sessions as part of the junior coaching programme. Sessions are regularly being added so if you can’t see what you are looking for contact Wayne or Angela (details below).

Tennis in Tulketh

Where?

Tulketh Tennis Centre Is situated off Tag Lane adjacent to the football centre on the old Tulketh High School Site

Levels:

Mini Red (to 8 years)
Mini Orange (8-9)
Mini Green ( over 10)
Beginners
Improvers

Monday

Club session 4.30-6
Mini Green 6-7
Adults 7-8.30

Tuesday

Mini Red 1 - 5-6
Mini Red 2 - 6-7
Team Tennis 7-8

Wednesday

Mini Red 1 5-6.30
Club Session 5-6.30
Teen Tennis 6.30-8.00

Friday

Mini Red 4-30-5.30
Mini Orange 5.30-6.30
Mini Green 6.30-7.30

Saturday

Mini Red/orange 12.30-1.30

More details?

Contact:

Wayne Jones: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tel: 07738 085644

Angela McNeela: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tel: 07966 315241

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Tulketh Mill past and present

The history of Tulketh Mill

Until recently the history of Tulketh Mill seemed a tale based only on nostalgia. The factory was built at the height of Preston's cotton years but then lost its way as the old industry declined. With Carphone Warehouse taking over the mill in recent years, however, the old mill has taken on a new lease of life, having found a brand new role for the 21st century.

Tulketh Mill

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The roar of the greasepaint in Ashton

Theatre in Ashton

Local theatre is thriving in Ashton with at least two theatre groups producing plays in Preston's western suburb.

Screaming Theatre

Screaming Theatre is, according to its website, injecting fun and excitement into Preston's theatre scene. The group holds innovative productions in small venues such as the Adelphi pub and focuses on productions by North West playwrights, including contemporary classics and works by new writers. Check out its website for the latest productions.

SATA

SATA is famous locally for holding pantomimes every Christmas in St Andrew's church, although the group also holds other productions during the year. Over the years they've given Ashton audiences modern pantomimes including the songs of Queen as well as traditional song-and-dance spectaculars, involving many actors, dancers and singers of all generations from the local community. Check this website for future productions.

Preston Playhouse

Ashton even has it's own theatre. The Preston Playhouse is located on Market St West, just behind Friargate (and stretching the definition of Ashton!). A number of local theatre groups use Preston Playhouse for their productions. Check out their website for more details.

Theatre in Preston, therefore, is much more than just the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre.

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