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

St Catherine’s Hospice nurse retires after 36-years of care given

Bernadette Baxter The first person to be appointed at St Catherine’s Hospice by the matron the year it opened has retired. Bernadette Baxter has spent 36 years working at the hospice, and […]

3 years ago
Preston girls in Blackburn Rovers youth team step up charity fundraising during lockdown

Two of the girls on their walk to raise money. Four girls who play for Under 11/12 Blackburn Rovers have been raising money for mental health charity If U Care Share Foundation. Holly, Evie M, Heidi and Evie C have […]

3 years ago
Preston Grasshoppers launch third collection appeal on Sunday

Following two successful events and discussions with the Salvation Army, Preston Grasshoppers youngsters and their families are launching their third food bank appeal. The Grasshoppers are appealing for people to […]

3 years ago
Rosemere nurse running London Marathon after six years of applying

An oncology research nurse is raising money for her patients by running the London marathon. Steph Ellison, who works at Rosemere Cancer Centre, has finally won a place in this […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston best friends finishing home schooling with charity walk

Best friends Jenna Culshaw and Emma Bradley are closing the latest chapter of home schooling by walking 21 miles for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. They are returning to their Year 11 […]

3 years ago
Free meals for Preston’s children in last week of homeschooling

Preparing hot food deliveries Pic: Preston Here for Humanity Two local community groups are ensuring children are ready to get back to school by delivering free hot meals during the last week of homeschooling. Preston Here For Humanity and […]

3 years ago
City of Preston 10k moves date back to the autumn

The SPAR City of Preston 10k has been postponed. The Running Bee Foundation event was meant to take place on Sunday 28 March, however it has now been pushed back […]

3 years ago
Supportive co-workers secretly fundraising for Rosemere as friend begins chemo

Staff at Leyland based pet supplies company have been fundraising for Rosemere Cancer Foundation in support of their colleague and friend. R & E Bamford Ltd organised a birthday surprise […]

3 years ago
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