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

‘Cadley Illuminations’ spreading Chistmas cheer and raising money for food banks across Preston

This year, it’s more important than ever to spread some Christmas cheer to lift our collective spirits. Charlotte Reynolds and her family have gone one step further than most, however, […]

3 years ago
The Rwanda Group Trust closes charity shop due to coronavirus but continues fundraising online

As the UK has been placed into tiered restrictions, non-essential shops are beginning to re-open, but one shop that will not open again is the Rwanda charity shop in Syke […]

3 years ago
Preston warehouse and office workers in dance challenge for Marie Curie

Screenshot from SPAR dance video Pic: James Hall and Co. Ltd Staff at the Preston SPAR depot are busy spreading Christmas cheer while raising funds for end of life care charity, Marie Curie. The company is hosting a variety of virtual […]

3 years ago
Fulwood streets take on the Santa Dash for St Catherine’s Hospice

Fulwood shop manager for St Catherine's Hospice, Heather Crabtree, right, on the Santa Dash Pic: David Duxbury Dozens of Fulwood residents took part in a socially distanced santa dash during Sunday. The event in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice is part of the Lostock Hall based charity’s […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham neighbours’ 12 Days of Christmas display for local food bank

12 Days of Christmas window displays in Leyland Road A group of neighbours in Penwortham have created a 12 Days of Christmas window display in aid of a local food bank. The Leyland Road residents are hoping the outdoor […]

3 years ago
Craggs Mill community restoration project seeking donations as ‘costs spiral’

Craggs Mill artist impression The team behind the Craggs Mill restoration is seeking donations after costs on the project spiralled. The derelict building is set to be transformed into a multi-level community hub after […]

3 years ago
Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease with iPad raffle

The Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston have taken the decision to not hold their annual Christmas Tree Charity fundraiser this year due to the pandemic. As an alternative, […]

3 years ago
Preston teenager to be honoured with the British citizen youth award

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, 25 extraordinary young people from across the UK are being recognised with the coveted British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA). One of them is Montgomery Lord from […]

3 years ago
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