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Preston plays host to first Acts of Kindness Day

Posted on - 8th October, 2016 - 7:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Campaigns, Preston News, UCLan
UCLan Acts of Kindness Day

UCLan Acts of Kindness Day

Preston hosted its first day dedicated to random acts of kindness on Thursday.

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The UCLan Acts of Kindness Day was organised as a day-long event by staff and students from all areas of the university.

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Visitors to the UCLan In the City shop in St George’s Centre were treated to free massages from physiotherapy students and took part in kindness-related craft activities such as making twiddle muffs for dementia patients.

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Dr Lorraine Dacre Pool, Senior Lecturer in Employability, was the event’s main organiser.  She said: “The whole day was fantastic with a brilliant atmosphere both on campus and in the city.

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“There was so much kindness and so many smiles.  Thanks to all who made it such a success.”

UCLan also set up Kindness Kabins on campus for visitors to pledge their own acts of kindness, drop off items for the homeless and collect gifts for friends.

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