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

Preston Caribbean Carnival postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

One of Preston’s longest-running cultural events has been postponed due to coronavirus. Preston Caribbean Carnival was due to take place during the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June. […]

4 years ago
Preston Sikh Sewa Society joins coronavirus fight with £1,000 fundraiser

Volunteers who run the food kitchen under the market canopy Pic: Blog Preston Preston Sikh Sewa Society is aiming to raise £1,000 to help in the fight against coronavirus. The money raised will be split between the local NHS and Khalsa Aid, a […]

4 years ago
St Catherine’s Hospice warn of huge funding shortfall in wake of coronavirus pandemic

St Catherine's Hospice at Lostock Hall A Preston hospice has warned it will face a significant funding shortfall in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. St Catherine’s Hospice has released details of how it is adapting […]

4 years ago
Preston snuggled up for the Big PNE Sleep In for The Foxton Centre

Estelle Noblett got the kids, and dog, involved in the Big PNE Sleep In Dozens of kind-hearted Prestonians snuggled down on their living room floors to show solidarity with the city’s homeless. The Big PNE Sleep In invited the city to set up tents, […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Volunteers deliver food parcels across Avenham and Frenchwood

Donated food piles up ready to be sorted by Preston's Promise Pic: Preston's Promise A community group helped feed some of Preston’s most in-need households this week. Preston’s Promise, a group of volunteers, are operating a Kind Meals Service. Juice drinks, rice, crackers and […]

4 years ago
Preston firm donates 350 Easter eggs to help struggling families

Natalie Thomas from the Salvation Army team A Preston accountancy firm has donated 350 Easter eggs to the Salvation Army to be given to struggling families this Easter. MHA Moore and Smalley delivered the Easter eggs to […]

4 years ago
Watch as Louis Moult backs the Big PNE Sleep In

Louis Moult recorded the message from his sofa: Pic: Preston North End Preston North End striker Louis Moult has added his support for the Big PNE Sleep In. Taking place on Good Friday the city is asked to snuggle up in their […]

4 years ago
The key workers caring for Preston’s forgotten animals during the coronavirus crisis

Lauren Calvert It’s not only looking after humans that is classed as key work during the coronavirus crisis – roles that involve caring for animals are also on the key workers list. […]

4 years ago
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