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This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.

In pictures: St Catherine’s Hospice Santa Dash returns to Preston Docks

The annual three-mile St Catherine’s Santa Dash returned on Sunday, December 5, to raise funds for residents living with life-shortening illnesses. This year, supporters of St Catherine’s can choose to […]

2 years ago
Rosemere runners brave ‘wind and lashing rain’ during Avenham Park Santa Dash

A group of around 70 ‘brave souls’ last Saturday battled wind, rain and freezing temperatures to dash their way to £700 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. On Saturday 4 December, Rosemere […]

2 years ago
Ashton-on-Ribble hedgehog and bird rescue appeals for supplies

A hedgehog A Preston animal rescue running low on tinned pet food has issued a public appeal for supplies. The non-profit Preston Hedgehog Rescue Ltd and Preston Bird Rescue have asked for […]

2 years ago
Preston Guild Lodge donate £2,600 to worthy charities across the city

Preston Guild Lodge are continuing their long tradition of supporting local charities around the festive period. This year, they have donated £2,600. The charities who have benefitted are: Preston Street […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement A Winter’s Tale to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice

‘Graflex’, an electronic synthpop duo are raising money for St Catherine’s Hospice this festive period. Sam James and Ian Sharrock have teamed up with Mike Quinn, a Muppets performer and […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Mind receive donation of hampers to help those in need

Lancashire Mind are set to benefit from a year’s supply of home starter hampers thanks to a donation from SPAR. The donation of hampers will provide a helping hand to […]

2 years ago
Preston Minster to give bags of kindness to those in need over the festive period

Preston Minster Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Minster and St George the Martyr are taking part in the ‘Love Christmas’ national movement again. This invites the whole UK to join in and give, pack and deliver […]

2 years ago
Cottam author’s sold out book about Christmas vegetables raises funds for charity

Rachel at Cottam Primary School with pupils including her sons Fred and Ron on either side A Cottam author’s first book has sold out within weeks, with all proceeds going to charity. Rachel Walmsley’s book, Christmas Cabaret, is aimed at pre-school and KS1 children, and is […]

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