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

Lottery grant will enable Longridge Men’s Shed to extend its reach

A five figure grant from the National Lottery Community Fund will enable Longridge Men’s Shed to build on its early momentum. Having opened last September, Longridge Men’s Shed, based in […]

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Men’s football team who aid mental health are seeking a training field

A photo from OKFC's Christmas game this year at Hoppers Pic: OKFC A Preston Men’s Mental Health Charity Football Team are looking for somewhere to train through summer. Old Knackers Football Club have previously raised thousands for charities such as epilepsy, and […]

3 days ago
Ashton-on-Ribble mum takes on half marathon as her father battles kidney cancer

Daniella Stewart with her half marathon medal Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation A mum-of-four has raised £600 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation in Blackpool’s half marathon. Completed in honour of her dad, Daniella Stewart ran in a baseball cap printed with a picture […]

4 days ago
Egg-celent charity run brings 80 people to help fund for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

The starting line up Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation Easter Sunday brought 80 adults and children to run through Longton for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The run raised over £2,000 for the Lancashire charity and brought people from across […]

5 days ago
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Cottam mum starts first of six charity races for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

A mum-of-two from Cottam who set herself an impressive six-run challenge has completed her first event. Kat Smith, who last month told Blog Preston of her running plans, has just […]

6 days ago
Ribble Valley wildlife rescue centre makes impassioned fundraising plea

A wildlife rescue centre in Ribchester says it cannot take in any more animals unless much needed funds are raised. Brambles Wildlife Rescue was founded by Mel and Justin Greenhalgh […]

1 week ago
‘Gentle giant’ Tess’s wait for a new home continues at RSPCA Preston

Tess is at RSPCA Preston awaiting a new home Pic: CatsDog Photography The adoption wait goes on for eight-year-old mastiff cross-rescue dog Tess. Despite travelling across the country a year and a half ago, she has had no luck finding her forever […]

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Labour LGBT officer raises concerns over social media posts from Preston City Council deputy leader

Cllr Rawlinson at the Preston City Council full council meeting on 17 April Concerns have been raised over the social media conduct of the Labour deputy leader of Preston City Council. Avery Greatorex, 21, and a trans woman, is the LGBT officer for […]

2 weeks ago
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