Hobby groups in Preston
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Preston, as well as people looking to join one.
Christie J. Newport
Seeking a book club
Hi, I am a Preston, Lancashire born and bred award-winning crime thriller author of the Preston Murders series. I am also the co-founder and co-director of Preston Crime Fiction Festival, which is taking place from 25-27 September with 40+ major authors. Headliners are Dorothy Koomson and Alex North but got a lot of incredible, very high calibre authors. I have always loved reading and writing stories but I also have some very rare and debilitating autoimmune (inflammatory) diseases. I love to read as much as I can but I struggle to manage as much as I would like at the moment as my health took another turn (awaiting surgery) and the festival is taking all my "well enough" time. I love crime fiction but I do break them up every so often with a foray into other genres. I have a wide circle of friends within the crime writing community, which is why I have such a great lineup for this festival. I have been on stage at major crime writing festivals around the UK, including Theakston's Old Peculiar (they sold a record 18k tickets), I was on stage with M. W. Craven, Nadine Matheson, Simon Mason and Mark Billingham interviewed us. We were on in the main event tent and it was exceptionally busy! That was a moment and half! I am represented by a top agent in London and have two book deals at present. The advent of AI and celebrity "authors" terrifies me, because it is extremely tough to get a deal and they threaten all creatives... Having said that sometimes I wish I could be a recluse and read and write without all the public stuff, especially when I am flaring badly. These days there are a lot of selfie requests and if you don't like having your pic taken, it's tough luck... lol (I don't btw, in case that wasn't obvious. Some of my favourite go-to authors are Dorothy Koomson, Diant Chamberlain, Lisa Jewell, Adele Parks, Chris Carter, Lesley Kara and so many more... it is impossible to list them all :-) If you want to come to the festival or know others who might - the web address is www.prestoncrimefictionfestival.co.uk
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Mac
Seeking a book club
Looking to join a male book club in the Preston area. I’m a regular reader juggling parenthood, gym, home & full time working while trying to get through the books! It would be good to have some book discussions with people
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Lostock Hall TTRPG and Card Games
Gaming group
We are a local TTRPG group with about 50 players on a night. We are looking for DM/GM and players. Any system. Beginners welcome. We play every Wednesday around 1830 to 2230 at the Lostock Hall Conservative Club.Also play card games like MTG. Free to play just buy a drink to support the Conservative Club.
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Gaming group
We are a local modern board game community who meet every Tuesday at 1900 at the Plungington Community Centre. First time us free, £3 after. Children over 12 welcome with adults. We provide snack, hot beverages and games library. We use GoGo App arranger but have a beginner and drop in table. Everyone welcome. Monthly Blood on the Clocktower
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Seeking a gaming group
Total noob but looking to try tabletop games out and meet people :)
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Seeking a gaming group
Outgoing dad of 2 with plenty of d&d exp, looking to escape with some awesome peers.
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Seeking a book club
I would like to start up reading books again. I would find listening to other enthusiast readers and being given advice on superb reads interesting. Over coffee/library meetups. I'm 61 not retired yet but certainly interested in meeting like minded people.
Sign in to contactJayne
Seeking a book club
To meet new people will read most things.
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Billington Lodge
Seeking a gaming group
We're a small local charity who's opening up a "game night" on a weekly basis
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Seeking a gaming group
Have some 15mm napoleonics and 10mm cold war. Rules agnostic. Painting up a turnip28 army too. Can play sporadic weekday evenings.
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Seeking a book club
I have always enjoyed reading -'but isn't it great when someone has read the same book as you and you can chat about it
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Seeking a book club
I’m retired and have been an avid reader all my life and part of a book club wherever I’ve lived. I moved to Preston not long ago and looking for a local book club.
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Jessica
Seeking a book club
35yo Female from Preston, looking to join a book club, preferably in person, favourite genre is thriller/crime but anything with a good storyline suits me 😁
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Seeking a gaming group
I have played and DMd 5e and 3.5, I have also played SW5e, CoC, kids on bikes, lancer, Mork Borg and a couple more
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Seeking a gaming group
i have no experince in DND i want to get into it and learn im also 17 male
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Seeking a gaming group
Very little experience, I have DM'd with family who have varied interest level. Looking to learn the ropes, get to know like minded people and make friend.
Sign in to contactDan
Seeking a book club
Don't read as much as I used to and definitely don't have those great discussions about what I am reading. Looking for a club to join in Preston and do just that, so many great books and great discussions to be had.
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Joshua
Seeking a gaming group
I’m a medium experience dnd player looking for a group of similar age people to play dnd (I have most experience with 5e) with (14m)
Sign in to contactEmilyF
Seeking a book club
All genres....would like to meet up, and make new friends 60yo female