I read in the LEP that the Royal Lancashire Show will not be held in Preston although they said in 2012 it could participate in the Guild. The RLS committee are discussing another site although with their history of site selection maybe Preston is lucky as where-ever it is will surely be under water at that time.
I did think that it was an opportunity to ‘bring the country to the town’ and gain some cross culture understanding. Although I can understand the country folk and their audience maybe thinking that a more rural or suburban setting might be more appropriate to give added atmosphere. The potential location was not declared today.