My 3 best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble

Senior reporter Aimee Seddon with her entertainment guide to three best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.

Preston

A huge apprenticeship and careers event takes plac at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre next week.placeholder image
A huge apprenticeship and careers event takes plac at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre next week.

First in Preston, the North West Apprenticeship & Careers Expo returns to the city on Wednesday March 25.

Taking place at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre at the University of Lancashire, the event runs from 12 noon until 7pm and brings together employers, education providers and support organisations from across the region.

All ages are welcome and the event is free, you just need to reserve a spot online.

Chorley

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Tickets are now on sale for Chorley Comic Con. | Chorley Council

Second, in Chorley, it’s the Chorley Comic Con on Sunday, March 29.

Taking place in Chorley Town Hall, expect special guests, exhibitors, arcade games, traders plus a kids cosplay competition.

There are three sessions: 11am to 1pm, 1pm to 3pm and 3pm to 5pm.

Tickets are still available, costing £6 for adults, $4 for those aged 15 and under.

South Ribble

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A huge attraction is coming to Worden Park for a week.

Finally, in South Ribble, the Ultimate Kidzone opens at Worden Park in Leyland on March 28.

Featuring a host of rides and attractions, the Ultimate Kidzone will be open every day between 10:30am and 6:00pm until Monday, April 6.

A 90 minute session costs £10 for children whilst its free entry for adults.

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