Youngsters showed off their swimming skills in pursuit of a special award. Students from Preston's Moorfield and Elms Schools and Preston College have been training all term for the Amateur Swimming Association Bronze Challenge. The award demands a number of water skills and a 400-metre swim - all to be acheived without any rest and without touching the side of the pool. The keen swimmers are picturedplaceholder image
Youngsters showed off their swimming skills in pursuit of a special award. Students from Preston's Moorfield and Elms Schools and Preston College have been training all term for the Amateur Swimming Association Bronze Challenge. The award demands a number of water skills and a 400-metre swim - all to be acheived without any rest and without touching the side of the pool. The keen swimmers are pictured

19 incredible retro pictures of scenes at Preston schools and sports in 1989, from clubs to local teams

By Jack Marshall
Published 21st Jul 2023, 16:00 GMT
Updated 16th Nov 2023, 08:35 GMT

Being part of a group at school or a club outside of it can be one of the most rewarding pursuits.

And so, here we take a look back at a few of the best pictures from our archive of Preston clubs and schools back in 1989.

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Kind-hearted pub regulars raised their glasses to the spirit of Christmas by throwing a children's party. Locals from the Clayton Brook pub, Great Green Lane, Clayton Brook, near Preston, collected £500 from a series of fund-raising events to pay for the Yuletide treat for 90 excited children. And the day was complete when Father Christmas made a star appearance to hand out toys and goodies to the children

9. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Kind-hearted pub regulars raised their glasses to the spirit of Christmas by throwing a children's party. Locals from the Clayton Brook pub, Great Green Lane, Clayton Brook, near Preston, collected £500 from a series of fund-raising events to pay for the Yuletide treat for 90 excited children. And the day was complete when Father Christmas made a star appearance to hand out toys and goodies to the children Photo: RETRO

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Lancashire's education committee chairman, Coun Josie Farrington, rolled up her sleeves and started digging to mark the start of work on the new Ribbleton Hall High School in Preston. The youngest pupil Lee Froom cuts the first sod assisted by head teacher Ray McDonald and Coun Farrington

10. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Lancashire's education committee chairman, Coun Josie Farrington, rolled up her sleeves and started digging to mark the start of work on the new Ribbleton Hall High School in Preston. The youngest pupil Lee Froom cuts the first sod assisted by head teacher Ray McDonald and Coun Farrington Photo: RETRO

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Girl guides from throughout Lancashire received awards at Hoghton Tower, Preston. Sir Bernard de Hoghton presented the awards, the highest in guiding, to the 34 youngsters

11. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Girl guides from throughout Lancashire received awards at Hoghton Tower, Preston. Sir Bernard de Hoghton presented the awards, the highest in guiding, to the 34 youngsters Photo: RETRO

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Lancashire was set to become a cleaner and tidier place under a new Tidy Up scheme launched by Lancashire County Council. The scheme kicked off at Ribbleton Community Centre on Chatburn Road, Ribbleton, Preston

12. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Lancashire was set to become a cleaner and tidier place under a new Tidy Up scheme launched by Lancashire County Council. The scheme kicked off at Ribbleton Community Centre on Chatburn Road, Ribbleton, Preston Photo: RETRO

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