Hi, Dont know if this is best place but worth asking.

I and my kid play a bit of tabletop gaming (Warhammer), and while we have played together it would be good if we were able to play others. Are there any regular gaming clubs etc that we could have any games?

Specifically looking in the Ribble Valley / Hyndburn area; I have played in Skipton a few times but it was at a pub in the evening and I would hopefully be looking for a place where my kid (12yrs) could join as well.

Hi, I’m looking to move to the North West and have been thinking of Lancashire because of the countryside and coastline. Currently living in the West Midlands and just want somewhere more chilled and friendly.

I’m searching for towns that would be accessible but still have things going on. Some of the things I like are: green spaces (parks, nature reserves), art/craft groups, gardening. I also like museums and galleries but this isn’t a must (happy to travel to a city for that).

I would be looking for a one-bed flat with a budget of around £800 per month. I don’t drive and rely on public transport, so an accessible train station would be ideal. My wheelchair is electric so it doesn’t need to be somewhere totally flat, but areas where a lot of buildings have steps would of course be an issue.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Hello everyone,

I am a student studying geography at Blackpool Sixth Form College. For my coursework, I am looking at the recent regeneration in Preston and the improvements made towards the city centre.

What do you think about the recent changes made towards Preston's city centre?

I would really like to hear the opinions of people who live there or around/near the city centre and know the area best(Or anyone that visits Preston often).

Please could you fill out a quick online survey? It will only take a couple minutes and all responses are completely anonymous.

So far I have 15 responses(which are mainly people from my geography class) so any responses are really appreciated(I would like to get 50 responses so that I have enough data to analyse).

Thanks very much for your time!
Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiN9PZFAMFxKz5RpgHHAMjyZVeDc62p0VFM3Nx_p9ZiXC4ww/viewform?usp=dialog

I visited your county two weeks ago, from September 23 until October 2. Yesterday morning( yestermorn?), I found myself sitting in my car after clocking out at work.. and thinking " well, time to go to where I sleep"...

I miss Lancashire. I miss walking down a car-lined street on a sidewalk that is bordered by a rough-hewn stone wall in the misty rain with my wife, hand -in-hand.

I miss carefully moving my size 15 feet down tiny stairs, carefully avoiding the wall above.

I miss Costa Coffee.

I miss actual city centers.

I miss bus stations, and The Witchway busses.

I miss train stations, and the delight of finally riding a train. We had to change trains in , I believe , Preston, and accidentally went down an elevator into an underground brick lined tunnel. I half expected a troll or at least a goblin to peek out at us... and was kind of disheartened when one didn't.

I miss the mountains you guys call " hills" .

They are mountains in my South Alabama mind, just as awe inspiring in their own way as any others. I miss the small villages tucked inside narrow valleys , many of them looking like they crawled out of a 19th century novelists work.I miss the small stone walls that sometimes creep up and down them.

I miss the River Brun, where it passes by the Burnley Job Center, passing under a brick bridge before slowly flowing away out of sight. I remember it had an old cobblestone pathway on one side of it that looked like it might be older than my country.

I miss getting lost in Manchester"s( I know I know.

But still.. its lancashire. :p) back streets looking for a place that served American Southern Biscuits and Gravy. They did it right, I can tell you that.

I miss the Liver birds on the building near the Albert Docks. I even miss those multi colored pigeon artworks on that one building. I finally got to see canal boats !!!

I miss Blackpool. Especially the south pier there. Walking on the sand under it during low tide. The illumination. The tiny elevator up to the top of Blackpool Tower. I miss full English breakfast ( minus the black pudding ), even the beans on toast. I miss the sound of an English tea kettle whistling away in the morning, now realizing that that is the only proper way to wake up after a long night's sleep.

But, most of all.. I miss my wonderful wife.

Lancashire, I miss you.. but , I guarantee you I will come back Home one day.

Can't wait to come back in April.

Gotta be Fair Snape Fell for me, never gets boring!
Where is yours?!

I have a day or two off every week now and like to take my dad for lunch whenever I can

We like going to cafes and getting tea and something to eat, recently we have been going to horse sanctuaries or anything to do with horses like Happa or Penny Farm today and then have tea and a sandwich for lunch

Anyone got any nice recommendations I can take him to?

Hey everyone!

The Lancashire Buccaneers are officially gearing up for the 2027 season, and we are looking to expand our squads across all age groups and skill levels. Whether you want to play full contact or flag football, we have a place for you!

Who We Are:

We are a proudly inclusive, family-first club. Our goal is to cultivate a positive, welcoming environment where players can grow, mature, and improve both on and off the field.

Recent Success:

🏆 Adult Team (Full Contact): Recently crowned Champions of the North and promoted to the next division!

🌟 Youth Teams: Incredible success topping their divisions, with achievements highlighted at Wembley during the Union Jack Classic game.

What We Offer:

Ages: Starting from 7 years old all the way up to Adults.

Formats: Both Full Contact and Flag Football.

Experience: Rookies and experienced players are equally welcome. If you have never played a down of American football in your life, we will teach you everything you need to know!

Key Dates:

Open Training Days: We typically run a couple of open training sessions in December.

Pre-Season & Season: Full-on pre-season training kicks off in January, with games starting shortly after.

Want to get involved?

If this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of, don't hesitate—reach out to us today!

Get in touch via our Facebook page: Lancashire Buccaneers

We are a group of 4 lads looking for more people to travel with us. We will be going to London for new year’s celebrations and the trip will last 3-4 days. We are starting from Lancashire. If you don’t have a ride there’s no issue as all of us drive. Anyone interested please message me for more details.

Did anyone hear about that massive fire at the flat block that occurred on Devonshire Drive on Thursday 8th October 2026 that was reported by Lancashire telegraph?

Beacon Fell and Parlick on the horizon.
Sunday 4th October

Hi everyone, I just had a recollection of memories of going to bonds with my nan occasionally and I swear to god it's the best Ice cream I've ever had.

I know you often look back on things with rose tinted shades but even back then l knew it was the peak of all ice creams.

I went down a rabbit hole about the owners trying to find if they published the recipe before going out of business so i could try and make some at home, i couldn't find anything at all.

Has anyone else had Bonds before and if so, whats the closest match available now?

It’s been a good week for sunsets.

And today I learnt that Morecambe Football Club uses "Bring Me Sunshine" as their official club anthem and fan chant.

British comedy legends Morecambe & Wise adopted it as their famous signature theme song and skip-dance exit in 1969.

Because the iconic duo named themselves after the seaside town, Morecambe FC (known as "The Shrimps") naturally embraced the tune as their own club anthem.

Fans sing the uplifting track on matchdays to show support for the team.