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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Snowdrops in March
It’s nearly the end of February and snowdrops are out. I thought that was January’s job. We’re going to get a rush they say as the season is a month late; crocii, daffodils, tulips, blossom. Most days it’s been around … Continue reading
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Green Party and Lancashire
An election is coming so what will some of the parties be offering to the region. Starting with the Green Party. They deserve a couple of seats in Parliament, I think. You expect the Green Party to support green policies. Yes, … Continue reading
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Space Shuttle – International Space Station over Preston
Missed it again. Friday morning, 19th Feb, at 5.26am the Space Shuttle, Endeavour, and the International Space Station flew over Preston before separating, it was 200 miles high at 36 degrees above the horizon so not directly overhead. Very bright as well. Endeavour is … Continue reading
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1 Year Old
Missed my blogs birthday on February 6th 2010. The Made In Preston Blog is 1 year old and has about 180 posts. I thought it’ll only last a few weeks but it’s still hot. So tonight I’ll pop a bottle of wine and … Continue reading
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Darren Ferguson Roller Coaster
Preston are seeking a consistent formation since the arrival of Darren Ferguson. The result against Derby was disappointing after a good start. Tuesday 16th: Derby 5 PNE 3. From 1-0 up to 5-2 down. Darren and the teams record in the league is: … Continue reading
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On your marks for a General Election
The starting grid for the General Election is taking form. What can be expected in the region? In 2005 the results were: Preston – Labour – majority 9,407. Achieved 50% of the vote. South Ribble – Labour – majority 2,184. Achieved … Continue reading
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National Football Museum goes to Istanbul
What a shock! We all thought it was going to Manchester. Having a quick look at the NFM website – it seems it’s gone to Istanbul. Closer look shows it’s a few pieces for a while. Istanbul, Manchester perhaps hard to … Continue reading
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H.J.Berry in administration
The old furniture maker in Chipping went into administation this week. A blow to a way of work, skills and manufacturing as well as the staff and village. Last year it featured on Gerry Robinson’s TV programme and he offered … Continue reading
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December 2009 house prices in Lancashire
According to the Land Registry average house prices in Lancashire reached their lowest in August 09 and have since risen to £117,750 in December 2009, equal to February 2006. This change is fairly uniform across the range of houses from … Continue reading
Angel of Preston
There is a flurry of commentary about placing a statue next to the M6 to symbolise Preston. One is a semi-buried soldier denoting the historic battles that took place in Preston and the other is a statue symbolising a military … Continue reading
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