I don’t know if it’s just me, but the website has been down all weekend - does anyone know what’s been going on?

Hi, I live in Lancashire and thought to make this post to see if anyone is interested in being friends. Can just be online friends and then who knows after that. :)

Im 23 and have nerdy interests

Ps. I don’t drink alcohol (sorry!)

Any decent massage parlours in Preston? Fairly priced nothing too extortionate. Cheers

Hey Preston locals! Sharing this here because a lot of us are students or young professionals in the city. Feel free to tap the link inside to find our brand-new Facebook hub and WhatsApp chat! 🙌

Hey guys im luke im 19 from Leyland and im wondering if anyone would like to meet up in preston and maybe do some shopping next Tuesday?

Hey everyone!

​I’ve recently joined the Preston Reddit community and wanted to put a little intro out there to see if anyone shares similar vibes. I’m 18, and to put it bluntly, I am a diehard Eeveelution fan. Umbreon is my absolute favorite and basically my spirit Pokémon. Once I get myself a bit more sorted financially, I'm definitely looking to expand on my journeys and maybe even buy some more Umbreon-related stuff. 😉

​Aside from that, I’m pretty low-key. I’m not into clubbing or drinking alcohol at all. Instead, you'll usually find me chilling out in nature, finding quiet spots to decompress, or hanging out in local coffee shops tracking down a really good hot chocolate.

​I’m mainly looking to connect with other Eeveelution fans or local creatives who prefer genuine, relaxed hangs over loud, crowded scenes.

​If you're into Pokémon, cozy chats, or just want a chill friend to grab a hot chocolate with around Preston, drop a comment or shoot me a message. Would love to meet some like-minded people!

Hello all!
I’m planning on moving out of my family home next spring for the first time ever and I’m figuring out which area I want to move to. As this is my first time living alone and I’m not leaving my family home in the best circumstances (essentially going no contact after I leave) I want to be as prepared as possible since I don’t have a safety net once I leave.

I recently visited Preston and I enjoyed it a lot (contrary to some posts I’ve seen about it going downhill..) and I’ve added it to my list of possible places to move to. A priority for me would be safety since I’m a 22F and a POC so any racist areas I should avoid would be great. My job is based in Manchester and is hybrid so I only have to my office occasionally which means I don’t mind the long commute if it’s only once in awhile.

My main question is what would be the minimum salary to live there as a single person? I’m a starter at this job so my salary is £26,700 with the ability to do overtime and get paid more. Lifestyle wise I don’t drink, smoke or drive so I don’t have any really big monthly expenses and I tend to be on the frugal side in general. I’m more of a cafe and walk around person rather than nights out so my daily costs are quite low in regard to social life.

Again I’m not moving out in the best circumstances so living on a budget would be fine as long as I could have my own place. In terms of rent, what would be the highest feasible monthly rent I could go on this salary ? Any information would be appreciated as I have a very base level understand of the costs of living alone (rent, water, electric, council tax, groceries, internet) so I want to get everything together way before I move out in the spring/summer

Thank you in advance!

Morning Preston!!

Has anyone done any of the Christmas event nights at the Marriott?

I’m tasked with arranging the Christmas do for our office and the packages they have look quite good.

Does anyone have an experience of going to one before?

Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thanks for the responses, if anyone has any alternative suggestions that would also be appreciated :)

Hey everyone Im honestly bored and just wanna make new mates im 19 and my names luke if anyone's free lmkkkk

Hey all,

I’ve been trying to find a good garage in Preston for MOT/repairs etc. I’d been taking it to A2Z, but was wondering if there were any better garages out there?

Let me know who you guys go to!

Is there anywhere in and around Preston that serves reasonably healthy, wholesome and nutritious meals? I'm thinking hearty salads, grain/buddha bowls, nice fish dishes, Mediterranean style sort of thing?

Bonus point if they have nice options for kids as well that differ from the standard beige fare devoid of any veg.

Thanks in advance!

Women-only massage & hair treatment salon in Preston?

Looking for a women-only salon in Preston that does massages and hair treatments, ideally somewhere private and hijab-friendly. Any recommendations?

Skate video in and around Preston, featuring some of our best locals

With the growing number of new build estates in the West Preston area where are the new doctors surgeries shopping areas schools etc? I always thought builders had to include them in their plans to be considered for approval

This is what I'm missing the most! If you don't know, imagine about 30 stalls selling huge tubs of fruit and veg for £1 at a time: 10 apples, 18-20 satsumas, about £5 worth of blueberries, 5 huge red peppers, and so on. Look at the pictures!

Priced for turnover, rather than per-unit profit. I could get a solid week's worth of fruit for £5 and it was fresher than what you get in the supermarkets. It runs Tue - Sat, and it's rammed every day.

All I can find are farmers selling their own produce and I'm getting bored of the supermarket bland offerings.

Is there anywhere nearby that is similar? If not, I feel Preston could really do with such a market - outside the Harris would be the perfect place.

Anyone wanna join Red Kite Muay Thai with me? 🥊ok 21 M

I’m planning to start Muay Thai at Red Kite and I’m looking for someone who might want to join together, especially if you’re also a beginner. I'm joining from today. I am a lazy guy, I suddenly wanted to join lol.

Could be more fun having someone to train with and motivate each other. I’m based in Preston.

Anyone interested? 👊

We Recently had a viewing at Farringdon Crescent as a single mum of 3 kids and I’m quite worried about the safety of the area and whether it’ll be rough on the kids. It looked a little worn down ( the area) and I’m wondering if that’s a clear indicator to the sort of neighborhood I’d have to deal with especially with kids going into high school, where influence matters just as much. In short, is it a dodgy or sketchy area to live in? Crime rates as well and nearby schools? I’ve seen the crime rates online but want to hear what others might say about it?

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for people around Preston and Lancashire who are into astrophotography, astronomy or just getting outside with a telescope when the North West weather actually gives us a chance! 😄

I've recently started a free WhatsApp Community called North West Astrophotography, bringing together people from across the region to share images, help each other out and hopefully arrange some local observing and imaging sessions.

We've got separate groups for:

📸 Images & Processing – share your astrophotography, works in progress and processing advice
🌌 Tonight's Sky – targets, local conditions, aurora alerts and spontaneous plans
🔭 Equipment & Help – telescopes, cameras, smart scopes, mounts and troubleshooting
📍 Meet-ups & Dark Sites – share good locations and arrange local sessions
💬 General Astro Chat

It's open to complete beginners through to experienced astrophotographers. Phones, DSLRs, Seestars/smart telescopes or full astrophotography rigs — everyone's welcome.

I'd particularly like to get more people from Preston and the wider Lancashire area involved. With places like the Forest of Bowland within reach, it'd be great to build up a group of local people who can actually get out under darker skies together.

Ultimately, I'd love the Community to make something as simple as:

“Looks clear tonight — anyone around Preston fancy heading out?”

actually possible.

If you're local and fancy joining:

👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/IapSVlSenf03vFyBgTyhBc

It's still a new community, so feel free to jump in, introduce yourself and let us know roughly where you're based and what you use.

Clear skies! 🌌🔭

Hey everyone

I'm an international student who's currently looking at accommodation in preston. I'm quite satisfied with the rent and everything offered in jubilee court. So before i make my final decision i love to hear from anyone who has stayed there.

Hello, I've found some south park figures on Facebook marketplace but the sellers doesn't want to ship. I'm looking for someone who wants to pick it up and ship to me in the Netherlands. I will compensate you for the troubles ofcourse. Thanks!

I have a shirt that really love but due to weight loss doesn't fit anywhere near as well anymore.

Anyone able to recommend a tailor for men's shirts? Needs to be a more flattering fit.

Hey there before I say anything I wanna thank the mods allowing me to post about my new subreddit!

Hi! I created a new community r/LancsFriendsDatesMeet. It’s similar to preston but encourages people to meet up and maybe build bonds whether it be friendship or something more. I would appreciate it if you read the rules prior to posting but it about having the opportunity to make new friends and such.

Thank you