Kite Surf Special On Preston FM

Today at 2pm we broadcast our 1 hour special programme all about kitesurfing - featuring exclusive interviews with top British pro kite surfer Ali Barrett, top lady pro kite surfer Hannah Whiteley (above right), top amateur Lewis Deaves and Vice Commodore of the Blackpool Light Craft Club Phil Clarkson (above left).

Revolution Dance 2nd Birthday

Cats Paws Sanctuary Charity Night

Local rising artists helped raise over £240 for the Cats Paws cat sanctuary in a special charity concert held at the Carousel Hotel (Tues 22nd Sept) on Blackpool’s New South Promenade.
The evening was staged by Blackpool based good causes volunteer group Through The Net and featured singers and dancers from the Beverley Alexander school.
12 year old Briony Moxon (pictured) stole the show with a heart rending performance of “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid” with sterling support from St Annes soul singer Ashley Benjamin, who performed a set of Michael Jackson songs and soul classics, swing singer Lucy Coffey, experienced jazz cabaret singer Sara Creeney and newcomer Keri Ward who was making her first singing appearance in pubic with a storming rendition of “Defying Gravity” from the musical “Wicked”.
Oliver Dunlop thrilled the audience with a stunning dance routine and the evening was rounded off by Beverley Alexander herself.
A review of the evening will be broadcast on the Paul & Lucy show on Preston FM on Tuesday 29th September at 11am. Preston FM can be heard on 103.2FM or worldwide over the internet by clicking on “listen live” at http://www.preston.fm/

Exclusive Interview With Gold Medallist

Newly crowned world under 21 beach volleyball champion Monica Brzostek from Poland declared Blackpool “the most wonderful place in the world” as she celebrated winning the gold medal in the prestigious FIVB world tournament held on Blackpool’s St Chad’s Headland over the weekend.
Brzostek and her partner Kinga Kolosinka overcame title favourites Danielle Remmers and Michelle Stiekema in thrilling 52 minute final that went to a tie break (21-18, 17-21, 15-11).
A Bronze medallist last year, Brzostek said: “I am really happy to win this title as I am 20 years old now and this was my last opportunity.”
When asked about Blackpool as a venue for the competition, she said: “It’s a really nice place, all the people are very friendly and now, having won the gold medal, it is the most wonderful place in the whole world right now.
It was a good day all round for Poland as male pair Michal Kadziola and Jakub Szalankiewicz won the men’s final beating Brazilians Alvaro Filho and Vitor Gonsalves in straight sets 23-21 and 21-19.
Kolosinka and Kadziola also picked up the Swatch award for best female and male player in the tournament respectively.

Beach Volleyball World U21 Finals Tomorrow!

SOPHIE Benefit Evening in Rawtenstall

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World Under 21 Beach Volleyball Championship

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Burlesque Dance Lesson On Radio!

Our programme today included a fascinating feature all about Burlesque entertainment, with special guests Burlesque DJ Lord Holyrood and Burlesque entertainer Kassandra Killjoy (both pictured).

They explained the background to Bulresuqe and what it is all about and Lucy even had an on-air lesson in some risque dance moves!

Best Ever Brit Finish In Blackpool

European Tour Beach Volleyball - Blackpool

Semi finals of the English Masters featuring GB pair Denise Johns and Lucy Boulton - huge crowd, sun bathed seafront venue - a great occasion all round. Finals day tomorrow!

Pendle Canal Festival

Nice family day out today at Reedley Marina Near Burnley. Great weather - stunning views.

Rebellion Punk Special Tomorrow - 11am

Tune in tomorrow for a 1 hour punk special looking back at this year's Rebellion Punk Festival in Blackpool., featuring exclusive interviews with Steve Drewett, Knox, Mauri, Monica, Kassandra Killjoy and the A Heads (pictured). Also music from Guns on the Roof, The Duel and Mouthguard from Australia.

Blackpool Panthers Shirt Deal For Preston FM!

August Bank Holiday Weekend On Blackpool Prom!