Barney Farmer's homecoming gig sees charity put front and centre

A Preston writer is donating 10 per cent of the profits from his upcoming homecoming gig to a Preston homelessness centre.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th May 2018, 13:11 BST

Updated 30th May 2018, 10:47 BST

Preston writer Barney Farmer is visiting The Continental in South Meadow Lane to celebrate the release of his debut novel, Drunken Baker.

To mark the occasion, Farmer – who pens Drunken Bakers and other comic strips for Viz – will be donating 10 per cent of all proceeds to homeslessness charity The Foxton Centre.

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The gig takes place on June 21 from 7:30pm and is suitable only for adults.

For more information about events at the city venue, visit http://newcontinental.net/whats-on

Drunken Baker is published by Wrecking Ball Press and is available at http://wreckingballpress.com

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