Friends of Winckley Square Gardens

Friends of Winckley Square Gardens We welcome all to our events which we organise throughout the year.

This page aims to inform and invites you to engage with the Friends of Winckley Square, sharing thoughts and memories of this unique and important heritage site.

FoWS ANNUAL; CHRISTMAS EVENT including Talk : MRS GODFREY''S REGENCY WINCKLEY CHRISTMAS: 3 & 10 DECEMBER 2pm-4pmMany of ...
04/09/2026

FoWS ANNUAL; CHRISTMAS EVENT including
Talk : MRS GODFREY''S REGENCY WINCKLEY CHRISTMAS: 3 & 10 DECEMBER 2pm-4pm
Many of you have attended this much-loved annual event for the past four years, so this is an early opportunity to book before the dates appear in our Autumn newsletter.
This year’s programme includes a Regency Christmas slideshow, followed by Susan’s lively new seasonal talk whilst drinking mu7lled w**e 0%, mince pies and hot chocolate.
TO BOOK https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GWES
This event fills very quickly, so early booking is strongly recommended. Come and meet familiar faces and begin your Christmas celebrations with the Friends of Winckley Square.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY. Full programme to published soon.
31/08/2026

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY. Full programme to published soon.

29/08/2026
Remembering Tarquin ScottIt was with great sadness that the Friends of Winckley Square learned of the death of our dear ...
27/08/2026

Remembering Tarquin Scott

It was with great sadness that the Friends of Winckley Square learned of the death of our dear friend Tarquin Scott, who passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home.

Tarquin was a much-valued Friend and generous supporter of our work. He attended many of our events, and his warmth, enthusiasm and friendship made him a very special member of our Friends family.

Many will particularly remember Tarquin from our annual Regency Promenade Walk. For years, he generously opened the beautiful garden of Overleigh House for the final stop on our Regency Promenade where afternoon tea was enjoyed. Tarquin was a wonderful host, welcoming everyone and sharing stories about the history of the house and his family, particularly his parents, of whom he was immensely proud. He would read poems from his mother's published book with great emotion. His warmth and hospitality made those afternoons especially memorable.

A Love of Music and Storytelling

Music was an important part of Tarquin's life. An aspiring musician himself, he hosted music events at his home, bringing people together to enjoy live performances. He was also co-presenter of Spark Storytelling at Ham and Jam, later the Guild Ale House. His love of music, stories and good company reflected his natural ability to bring people together.

Tarquin was a warm, loving and immensely friendly man with a wide circle of friends. Anyone who attended his 60th birthday celebration will remember Overleigh packed with people; a wonderful reflection of the affection in which he was held.

For the Friends of Winckley Square, Tarquin was much more than a supporter. He was our friend. We will remember him in the garden of Overleigh, chatting with our Regency promenaders; a very happy image by which to remember him.

Our thoughts are with Tarquin's family and his many friends. He will be greatly missed, and we feel privileged to have known him. We will remember him with enormous affection.
Patricia Harrison, Chair of FoWS [email protected]

"The sun shines on the righteous "During a week of uncertain weather we managed to find a few hours of wonderful sun!🙂  ...
20/08/2026

"The sun shines on the righteous "
During a week of uncertain weather we managed to find a few hours of wonderful sun!🙂
A group of curious individuals were led by Peter Wilkinson who treated them to stories of the famous, infamous and tragic events surrounding the graves in Preston's Old Cemetery.
The tour included teetotal reformers, war heroes, sculptures, brewers and local football legends! Together with a "Tale of Two Sisters - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"
we ended with the final resting of Edith Rigby, the Preston Suffragette.
Thanks to everyone who attended and Stewart Turner for marshalling and taking the photographs.

😎

THIS WALK IS NOW FULL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO MY WAITING LIST LET ME KNOW patricia@winckley.org.uk Guided Walk:...
18/08/2026

THIS WALK IS NOW FULL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO MY WAITING LIST LET ME KNOW [email protected]
Guided Walk: Whispers in Stone: Stories from Preston Cemetery 19th August IS NOW FULL but as I now have a waiting last Peter has kindly agreed to add another date this year. 27 September 2pm-3.30pm TO BOOK https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GJQG

Edith Rigby at the MET.  Judy Beeston   Friend of Winckley Square speaker, gave another stunning performance of Preston'...
13/08/2026

Edith Rigby at the MET. Judy Beeston Friend of Winckley Square speaker, gave another stunning performance of Preston's most famous suffragette. [email protected]

This evening's FoWS Walk: Where Walls Speak:  Exploring Preston’s Murals will be repeated from Spring 27. Thank you for ...
13/08/2026

This evening's FoWS Walk: Where Walls Speak: Exploring Preston’s Murals will be repeated from Spring 27. Thank you for the wonderful feedback. Clearly it was enjoyed by all. Thank you Susan Spall our volunteer tour guide and Meryl Crawford the steward and photographer.

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Winckley Square
Preston
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