And the destination? Penwortham in the 1970s. Take a look at a few of our best images from that bygone era...

5. Penwortham in the '70s
Members of Penwortham Volunteer Group embarked on a 12-hour marathon singing session and raised £200 for the Cancer Research Association. The sponsored sing was held at St Teresa's Scout Hut, Queensway, Penwortham Photo: RETRO

6. Penwortham in the '70s
These Guides are taking part in a sponsored knit at Kingsfold Methodust Church, Penwortham Photo: RETRO

7. Penwortham in the '70s
Mrs D Relph of Penwortham won the Preston and District Ladies Charity Cup played at Ashton and Lea Golf Club. Seven clubs and 84 competitors took part, and the proceeds, a cheque for £350, was presented to representatives from the Royal Cross School for the Deaf. Mrs Kay Procopides is pictured presenting the cheque to Mrs A Turner on behalf of the Royal Cross School Photo: RETRO

8. Penwortham in the '70s
Wendy Steel (left) and Caroline Palmer (right), two members of Broughton Guides who attend Penwortham Girls Framma School, won their Queen's Guide awards and elected to take geography for their subject Photo: RETRO


