19 retro pics of Preston clubs in 1984, from Preston Harriers & musical comedy to boxing & school sports teams
Clubs play an integral role in our everyday lives.
By Jack Marshall
Published 10th Jul 2023, 17:00 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2024, 14:21 BST
Being part of a club can be a massively rewarding thing, offering participants a sense of belonging, a chance to keep fit, and a busy social schedule to boot. Here we take a look back at our best pictures of Preston-based clubs and associations from 1984.
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The lads and lasses arrive at the Pig and Whistle, Lea, after their sponsored bed push in aid of Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Giving for Living scheme. Photo: RETRO
Superb bowling by Colin Walmsley (6-12) enabled St Cuthbert Mayne to gain a comfortable nine wicket victory over Broughton in the Preston Cricket Club Schools final at West Cliff in Preston. Broughton could only muster 62 all out and St Cuthert Mayne (pictured) passed this total for the loss of one wicket Photo: RETRO
Deepdale A won the first Preston and District Five-a-Side Football League Championship Final at the North End sports area. The Deepdale team beat Santos 11-3 in a thrilling game. Picture shows Evening Post Sports Editor Norman Shakeshaft presenting a trophy to the Deepdale A captain surrounded by the players after the final Photo: RETRO
Holme Slack County Primary School won the Preston County Primary School's 5-a-side soccer championships, held at St Cuthbert Mayne. Pictured: (front from left) Adam Markland, Geoffrey Smithson, Stephen Harwood; (back) Edward Danson, Anthony Moss, Matthew Lee and Craig Moyton Photo: RETRO