With that in mind, take a look at some of our very best retro archive pictures of Preston sports clubs back in the heady days of the 1970s & 1980s.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still in the mood for a bit more nostalgia? Check out some of our other recent retro pieces...
I'd give anything to go back... 46 long-lost pics of Preston life and people back in the early 1980s
1. A group of enterprising youngsters from a Preston youth club are planning to set themselves on fire... with their do-it-yourself dance routine. Girls from Fulwood Catholic Youth Club have formed their own dance troupe, and with help from their 20-year-old leader, Paula McDonagh, they are aiming for the top in the disco dancing world.The 19 youngsters, aged between 10 and 14, have been meeting twice a week
National World
2. St Joseph's primary school netball team which won the Preston Primary Schools Netball Tournament. Natalie Campbell (captain), Debbie Davies, Lisa Dawson, Marianna Blackburn, Jackie Morgan, Julie Mather, Debbie Flynn and Lesley Bennett, and Miss Margaret Melling. The team beat St Wilfrid's, Longridge 8-6 in the final
National World
3. Both teams pictured above won the championships of their respective sections in the Preston and District Netball League. Magpies (pictured in dark shirts) won the Monday league title. The team included: Jean Harrison, Eileen Streatfield, Helen Chanock, Marion Eccles, Ursula Pennington, Carol Lansom and Joan Potter. Marinas (in white shirts) finished winners of the Thursday league. They are: Carol Peacock, Maureen Potter, Paula Sharples, Wendy Williams, Sue Hurley, Ann Baker and Kate Parr
National World
4. Nearly 200 canoeists from the North West took to the water for an exciting race on the River Ribble. They were taking part in the Ribble White Water Race for scouts, sponsored by the Preston and District Scout Council. The scouts battled through nine miles of water from Edisford Bridge in Clitheroe to Ribchester
National World
1 / 10