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How to Write a Book in 30 Days

Meghan, Queen's Square | October 2, 2017

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Sometimes, even if you know what kind of story you’d like to tell, it can be difficult to escape the demands of... Read More»

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Repair Cafe

Greg, Preston | October 2, 2017

Repair Café is coming to Idea Exchange Preston. Repair Café is a movement, started in the Netherlands that promotes a community approach to learning... Read More»

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Learning 24/7!

Idea Exchange | September 29, 2017

Our need for information can't always wait. It can happen anywhere, anytime as we go through our daily lives. But did you know Idea Exchange is here... Read More»

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