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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 10:34 AM
A Right Royal Weekend 2nd and 3rd of June To mark the Queen's Jubilee join us for themed crafts and entertainment and a street party styled afternoon tea on Saturday 2nd. Family activities during half term Tuesday 5 – Friday 8 June daily -10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Themed crafts and activities celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and looking back to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The Museum of Lancashire Stanley Street (A6), Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4YP Tel: 01772 534075
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Posted on Friday, April 20, 2012 3:54 PM
A REET ROYAL DO! At Hesketh Bank Church Hall
Saturday 2nd June 3pm till late
Family entertainment by David Marshall
Licensed bar , BBQ , Bucking Bronco , Bouncy castles
" BEST DRESSED QUEEN COMPETITION "
Adults £12 Children £5 incl BBQ & Dessert
Tickets 07899901005
Proceeds to Derian House Childrens Hospice and Church funds
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Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:18 PM
Royal Beer Festival Mere Brow Village Hall PR4 6JX Live Music & Good Food Friday 27th - Sunday 29th April 2012 We look forward to seeing you at Mere Brow Village Hall and hope that you enjoy the 30 real ales from around the UK, a selection of European bottled beers, ciders and wine.All cask ales and cider are held at the price of £2.50 per pint. if you would like to sponsor a barrel or require further information. Contact: Organising Chairman - Geoff 07798 873737
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Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 8:28 AM
Easter Egg Rolling Avenham Park Preston Lancashire PR1 8JT Mon 9th April 10.00am - 16.00pm Free Admission Stalls, lively entertainment, hands on creative activities, horse and carriage rides, delicious Lancashire food and a real taste of a true Lancashire tradition. The people of Preston and beyond have been rolling their (now chocolate) Easter eggs down the big hill in Avenham Park for centuries. The famous Easter Bonnet Competition will once again be open to all ages, giving you an opportunity to show off your amazing bonnet making talents in a parade around the Miller Park fountain. A day out for all the family, in the beautiful surroundings of Avenham and Miller Parks.
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Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:52 AM
Sleep Week Pyjama March Fri 23rd March 2012 The Legacy Rainbow House Children's Charity Join us for one of our most exciting events yet!
Starting off our Sleep Week is the Preston Pyjama March, join us on our trek around Preston City Centre bars in your nightwear!
Party the night away in Revolution, Wetherspoons, The Assembly, Glovers, Fishers and then ending the night with FREE entry into Squires Nightclub.Only £15 entry which includes drinks discounts for participating bars and a piece of branded sleepweek merchandise.
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Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:14 AM
Brockles Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0UH Brockholes is a new kind of nature reserve Everyone is welcome at Brockholes, we have something for you to enjoy and lots of chances for you to get close to nature! Lancashire Wildlife Trust have used their expertise to create habitats for lots of different wildlife. You can take a stroll by the River Ribble, explore our woods or enjoy the lakes on site, which have all been specially designed to attract all kinds of wildlife for you to see! Paths and viewing points have been built to allow you to get closer to wildlife without disturbing it.Our spectacular floating Visitor Village means that you are as close to nature as possible, and features a gift shop, local food store and a restaurant providing stunning views across the lake. Brockholes is free to enter but there is a car park charge.
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Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 6:40 PM
Tarleton Mill Factory Sale Massive Clearout Starts Friday 2nd March - Friday 16th March Including Weekends Duvet Sets any size £5 18" Lounge Curtains £1.95 Curtains only £4 a pair Buy one get one free on Plain Dyed Sheets Flat, Fitted & Valance
Clearance Fabric - Roll Ends £5 Bolts of Fabric £1.50 Also Quilts & Pillows, Memory Foam Toppers, Bean Bags & Chairs, Table Linen & Place Mats, Towels, Bath Mats & Shower Curtains.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:00 PM
Tea With Santa Avenham Park, Preston, Lancashire 1.00pm - 3.00pm 11th December 2011 Meet Santa and one of his helpers, play games, sing carols and talk to santa. Cost: £6 per child includes brew and mince pie for up to 2 adults
Booking essential
Contact Telephone: 01772 906471
DIY Xmas decorations Make a handmade card, an Xmas wreath and some tree decorations from natural materials gathered from the park. 1.00pm - 3.00pm Meet at the Avenham Park Pavilion Avenham Park Preston 17th December 2011 Cost: £2.50 per person Booking essential Telephone: 01772 906471
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Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 7:58 AM
10 Tips For Marketing Offline
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dequiana_Brooks]Dequiana Brooks
Social networking is now a way of life. I imagine that if you poll 10 random people, more than half will have a Facebook account, Twitter account or both. Small businesses have also jumped online, which is great. Social networking is all about building relationships and making connections. However, I've seen some entrepreneurs rely too much on the Internet for marketing. Yes, it's important, but don't forget to market your business offline, too. In this article, I offer 10 ways you can marketing your business offline. Try some of these tips in between your latest RT or Facebook group status update:
1. Join your local Chamber of Commerce or another offline small business association. This offers you an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs. In addition to getting potential clients, you may also find businesses you want to partner with, encouragement and group discounts on business-related items.
2. Carry business cards that have your full contact information, and pass them out. Make sure to have a well-designed business card that clearly states the purpose of your business and how to reach you. Your business name and contact information might not be enough, especially if your company name is unique. When a potential client fishes your business card out of his wallet a week later, you want him to remember that X Y Z, Inc. is a web design company and not a dry cleaning business.
3. Create an elevator pitch about your business that can be used when asked, "What do you do for a living?" This pitch does not have to be long and should get to the heart of what you do and who you serve. Remember to be descriptive but not overwhelming. For example, instead of saying "I'm a consultant," try "I'm a consultant who focuses on creating marketing plans for non-profits that don't have a dedicated marketing staff. How about you?"
4. Attend trade shows or conferences for your industry (make sure you have #2 and #3 from above ready), and follow up with every contact you meet. If you can afford it, consider setting up a booth for your business.
5. Enlist the help of past customers by offering a referral program. Many people still turn to friends and family for business referrals. One way to keep your company top of mind is to offer past customers a referral incentive for getting you new clients. The type of incentive will depend on your business but can range from discounted products/services to gift cards.
6. Host a free workshop on a topic relevant to your business. This will be easier if you have already done step #1 above. Sharing your knowledge with others helps establish you as an expert on a given topic and ensures a captive audience. Make sure all handouts are branded with your company information. Have business cards available and even consider offering a sign-up sheet for those who would like to join your company's mailing list.
7. Brand your letterhead, envelopes, business checks and even email signature. Every piece of business correspondence should remind potential customers about your company. If there's room, include your tagline or a short description of your business. While an email signature isn't considered offline, it's a great place to put your business information. You may send a "catching up with you" email to a friend and come back with a client.
8. Offer your products or services for charity events. Depending on what you offer, your company may be perfect for a silent auction or giveaway bag.
9. Send holiday cards with a branded trinket. Make sure your customers know you care by sending them yearly holiday cards. Depending on the amount of cards you need to send, consider writing a personal message inside. Don't forget to include a couple of business cards and a branded trinket (e.g. notepad, pen, etc.) if you're able.
10. Wear/use your product. This applies mostly to businesses that offer product, but show your customers why your product is the best. If you're a clothing designer, wear your designs. If you sell make-up, be sure to wear the latest colors. Find ways to weave your products into everyday life, especially if it is unique. Then you'll be happy to respond when asked, "Hey, where did you get that..." These are 10 tips to get you started on the path of offline marketing. If you've been successful at a technique not listed above, please list it in the comments. Good luck! Dequiana Brooks has been an entrepreneur for as long as she can remember. She now focuses her energy on helping other businesses succeed through her marketing strategy & design company, Inspired Graphics Media. Let her inspire your business to new heights by visiting
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Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 3:41 PM
Twitter Marketing For Small Business - 10 Tips For More Effective Tweets
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Henry]Catherine Henry
One of the most significant social media websites on the internet that allows people to interact is Twitter. Internet users and bloggers are given an entirely new mode of communication. Twitter involves micro-blogging where users can communicate with each other through small, 140 character bites of content. Regular bloggers would understand the benefits that Twitter can offer in tidbit form. If you want to use twitter in marketing your products and services effectively, you can make use of the following tips:
Know the distinction between frequent posting and spamming. Twitter is not the proper place to spam. It is a network where users want to socialize. If readers are overwhelmed with spam, they will no longer follow you. Spamming will only do you more harm than good in the end. Before posting on Twitter, make sure you know what you are promoting. Knowing your product will lead you to understand the best ways to advertise it. Twitter is a good venue to promote because it has the ability go viral and bring more potential customers to your business.
Know the right kind of information to provide on your Tweets. You have to determine the important information that your customers are looking for and include it in your Tweets and in the replies that you send out. This way, you will become more successful in communicating through Twitter. Use Twitter as a means to communicate with both existing and potential customers. Learn how to communicate effectively using Twitter in order to boost your marketing efforts. Give them news on what is going on within your business or your niche in general. Involve yourself in the conversation. You have more chances of success if you know how to participate in the community and communicate properly in this social network because it is a large community-based site. Maximize the use of your account. Provide relevant information about your business and creating a profile page with pictures is a must. People are more likely to come back and check what you are writing about if they know you better.
Set-up a marketing plan before joining Twitter. Having a basic outline ready will bring about more results and give you direction in your daily social media efforts. Promote your products in moderation. Overwhelming your readers with too many posts about your product or service might cause them to stop following your Twitter feeds. Be a facilitator of conversations. There are several ways that you can begin conversations such as posting questions and getting responses from your readers. Pursue Twitter feeds which are relevant in the promotion your products. Doing so will notify Twitter feed authors about your existence and you will have more chances of generating more traffic to your marketing campaign as they will likely follow you in return.Learning to use Twitter wisely for business can be of great benefit to your marketing strategies, but using it incorrectly will earn you the reputation of a spammer. Remember to be a good neighbour and add value to your follower's Twitter experience and you will be off to the races in no time. To receive a free website analysis from a professional
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Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Twitter-Marketing-For-Small-Business---10-Tips-For-More-Effective-Tweets&id=4468073] Twitter Marketing For Small Business - 10 Tips For More Effective Tweets
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