Category Archives: Made in Preston

Main theme and general stuff about Preston.

BAE Systems and EADS proposed merger

Posted on 21 September 2012 by Pete of MIP

BAE Systems announced that they are in talks to merge their business with the European Aeronautic, Defence and Space Company (EADS). This naturally arouses some fears ranging from a personal job level up to a national security level. In 1999 … Continue reading →

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Preston Guild 2012 – that was the fabulous week that was

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Pete of MIP

Not a lot to say about Preston Guild 2012 –  just brilliant.  The processions, ceremonies, shows, events, displays and the crowds were the cake and the cream.   The small touches like the Temperance Display and the P3 20 added … Continue reading →

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Preston Guild 2012 – I was there – Saturday 1st September 2012

Posted on 2 September 2012 by Pete of MIP

Preston Guild is once every 20 years so we weren’t going to miss this one.  We loved the Royal Jubilee, the Olympic Games and we were sure we’d enjoy Preston Guild. It seemed everyone was in a great mood, the … Continue reading →

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One Week to Preston Guild 2012: Our Plan

Posted on 27 August 2012 by Pete of MIP

Wake me up on Friday in time for Preston Guild.  There are some great things being planned, but here is our plan. Saturday 1st September will be our main day. Will be fighting the crowds flooding in for the Final … Continue reading →

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Preston Guild 2012 turns up the heat

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Pete of MIP

Preston comes together as events are announced for the 2012 Guild.  Here are four unmissables: The new multi-million pound ‘Discover Preston’ display in the Harris Museum, opened on 28th July, is something I’ve been burning to see.  On Friday 17th … Continue reading →

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Preston Guild – Honorary Burgesses Named

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Pete of MIP

To be a burgess at Preston Guild is quite an honour. Putting yourself into a line that goes back centuries.  It is a hereditary role so new ones are joined at the Guild Ceremony by existing burgesses and those who … Continue reading →

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New Hawk aircraft order from Saudi Arabia

Posted on 26 May 2012 by Pete of MIP

Some good news. The government of Saudi Arabia has ordered 22 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers as part of a package of training equipment which includes 55 Pilatus PC21 basic training aircraft.  The Hawks will be delivered in 2016. This will reduce the … Continue reading →

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Parliament debates BAE redundancies

Posted on 26 November 2011 by Pete of MIP

On November 24th a debate was held in parliament on the redundancies at BAE SYSTEMS primarily at the Warton and Samlesbury plants in Lancashire and the closure of the Brough site in Yorkshire. The prime mover was David Davis, the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Tithebarn Project

Posted on 4 November 2011 by Pete of MIP

This week John Lewis pulled out of being an anchor store in the proposed Preston major development, Tithebarn. The state of the economy and job losses at BAE Systems were quoted as contributing to the decision.  Although one national paper … Continue reading →

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Preston’s Old Buildings Departing

Posted on 15 October 2011 by Pete of MIP

This week Preston Council granted planning permission for houses to be built on the land now occupied by the Park School on Moor Park. This school educated generations of Preston females who passed their 11+ exam, including my mother and … Continue reading →

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BAE Systems redundancies announced

Posted on 28 September 2011 by Pete of MIP

BAE Systems announced on 27th September, 3,000 potential job losses at its sites. Of the total the Preston area includes; 843 at Warton and 565 at Samlesbury, making 1,408 in the area. Worst hit of all the military aircraft sites … Continue reading →

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Tithebarn another step forward

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Pete of MIP

The appeal by Blackburn against the Tithebarn project has been rejected.  Blackburn are now considering whether to make a further appeal although most think it’s throwing good money after bad. Whether the Blackburn appeal has already done its job might … Continue reading →

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Made in Britain, we’re on TV again

Posted on 22 June 2011 by Pete of MIP

The BBC once more centred around the area of Preston in its Made in Britain programme fronted by Evan Davies on the 20th June. A visit to Warton to see the highest levels of technology followed by a flight in … Continue reading →

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The Street That Cut Everything

Posted on 26 May 2011 by Pete of MIP

Out of thousands of streets in the UK the BBC selected a street in Preston for ‘The Street That Cut Everything’ broadcast last week.  Meant to highlight the difficulty of providing public services with a limited budget it seemed to … Continue reading →

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Recession Blues

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Pete of MIP

Not sure if the recession is making things quiet or that there is a feeling that even if people have plans the lack of money will stop them.  Or is it just that PNE aren’t fairing too well and it … Continue reading →

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Alston Hall 2010 course programme issued

Posted on 27 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

For those with an interest in the area the new course programme has been issued by Alston Hall, the day and residential college for adult learning near Longridge. Local historian Stephen Sartin will be speaking about the history of Preston to … Continue reading →

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Harris Museum gets £1.1m from lottery

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

The Harris Museum is to spend £1.5m on rejuvenating displays, in particular the history of Preston room.  This room has had a tired look for many years and got a bit of a filip when the recent Industrial Revolutionaries display … Continue reading →

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The Strange Story of the Secret Park and Ride

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Pete of MIP

Down in Bluebell Way, east of Preston in Lancashire lies a secret Park and Ride.  No-one knew why it was there or what it was for.  It seems someone had a good idea and then there it was. If only other plans … Continue reading →

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BAE SYSTEMS announces potential redundancies

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Pete of MIP

The UK’s biggest advanced engineering company, BAE SYSTEMS, has announced potential local job losses following the cancellation of the UK Nimrod MRA4 and Harrier contracts.  These include 668 at Warton and 119 at Samlesbury.   In addition jobs will be lost … Continue reading →

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Anyone for strawberry picking?

Posted on 8 November 2010 by Pete of MIP

Reading in the paper today that David Cameron is taking a business delegation to China to follow on from his Indian visit.  A bit further down an article that Jaguar – Land Rover might build a factory in China to … Continue reading →

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