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2012 will be an incredibly exciting time for the city of Preston as it celebrates the historic traditions of Preston Guild for the first time this millennium and for the first time since being granted city status by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2002.
Preston Guild is a historic celebration dating back to 1179. It is the only Guild still celebrated in the UK and as such is unique. Held only once every twenty years, the Guild plays an important role in the development of Preston as a thriving and important Lancashire city. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to showcase Preston’s hidden gems and raise the profile of the city regionally, nationally and internationally. An opportunity not only to create and celebrate, but also to educate the world about Preston in the 21st century.
A comprehensive programme of creative, innovative and inspiring events is being drawn up in association with community groups, partners and sponsors from Preston and across the North West. This will include celebrations of the arts, sports, faith, diversity, youth and Preston past and Preston future. Residents and visitors, artists and businesses, athletes and performers – everyone gets involved in Preston Guild. The Guild has a long history and has evolved over the centuries, but one thing that has always remained the central focus of the Guild is people -the people who plan it, participate in it, promote it and the people who tell their stories of the Guild to children and grandchildren.
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If you haven’t had a chance to grab Preston Guild Guide 2012, scroll down the page to see the upcoming events.
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Saturday 28th |
Young Choir of the Guild finals Since September 2011 choirs and singers have been competing to win a place in the finals of the Young Musicians of the Guild. Organised by the Harris Charity, finalists will perform with the Lancashire Student’s Symphony Orchestra, with the Young Musicians competing on Saturday 30th June. |
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Sunday 29th |
UCLan Confucius Institute Kite Festival A festival of Chinese Culture on Avenham Park to include activities such as kite making, music and arts. Bring your own kite and see original Chinese kites take to the skies |
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Monday 7th |
5K Guild Road Race, Avenham Park at 10am (11 – 17 years) & 11am (all other categories) The 2012 Guild Road Race Series is made up of four individual races starting with the 5k in May organised by Red Rose Road Runners |
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Sunday 13th
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Outgoing Mayor’s Service This is an annual tradition when Preston’s outgoing Mayor leads a civic procession from the city’s Guild Hall to its beautiful Minister for a service to give thanks for the previous Mayoral year followed by a procession back to the Guild Hall. |
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Saturday 26th |
Carnival King & Queen Competition The Preston Caribbean Carnival King and Queen Costume contest provides a colourful flavour of the forthcoming Carnival with each band nominating two leaders to battle it out for the prestigious accolade of becoming Preston Caribbean Carnival’s King and Queen. |
For more information or to find out what events are planned for 2012, visit the Preston Guild 2012 webpage
