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

Silence is golden for Rosemere as carol service raises funds despite Covid-19 cancellation

Margaret Dunn and Dorothy Watson Silence proved to be golden for Rosemere Cancer Foundation after they received a donation of over £600 from carol singing that couldn’t happen. Neighbours in Greencroft, Penwortham, usually form small […]

3 years ago
Generous donation buys new kitchen for Recycling Lives Charity Preston residence

Recycling Lives Charity new kitchen A new kitchen has been donated to Recycling Lives Charity, a residential facility that helps men experiencing homelessness. The kitchen has been fitted thanks to a generous donation. Jewson Partnership […]

3 years ago
Holland House community group raising funds and lifting spirits during pandemic

A Walton-le-Dale estate in South Ribble have joined together during the pandemic to lift spirits and raise money for charities. Residents living in the Holland House area have been able […]

3 years ago
‘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
Advertisement Advertisement 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
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
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