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Preston businesses are being asked to ‘team up’ to help raise funds for Child Action North West

Up for the cup: (l-r) John Treacy (Lancashire FA), Stuart Chaplin and Deborah Blades (CANW), Kevin Gallacher and Iain Mackie (Lancashire FA) at the relaunch of the Orphanage Cup. Local businesses in Preston are being asked to team up for a football tournament the ‘Orphanage Cup’ to help raise funds for Child Action North West. The football tournament – […]

4 years ago
Norma and Margaret’s ‘grand do’ returns to raise funds for Preston charity

Norma (left) with Margaret and a couple of costumed helpers at a previous fundraiser Friends Norma Blackburn and Margaret Dunn are all set for the return of their ‘grand do’ – an annual Penwortham fete that raises money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Having known […]

4 years ago
Something for everyone at new Harris four seasons exhibition

A crisp day on the Flag Market with the Harris Museum in the background. Pic: @jg_hickey There is something for everyone at the Harris this spring with four exciting new exhibitions, from local history to newly-made art.  The spring exhibitions allow visitors the chance to see […]

4 years ago
Preston radiographers learn about latest innovations at national conference

Jacqui Hudson (left) and Christina Benn Mackay A trio of Preston radiographers have learnt about the latest innovations in their field thanks to funding from Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Therapeutic radiographers Jacqui Hudson, Christina Benn Mackay and Luck […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement St Catherine’s pop-up prom shop gives teenagers the chance to find their dream dress

A special prom shopping weekend will take place next month to help school leavers find their perfect dress – all whilst raising funds for a much-loved local charity. St Catherine’s […]

4 years ago
Rosemere holds ‘Bowel Bonanza’ networking event for cancer patients

Helen (first left) with the Royal Preston Hospital’s colorectal team of (left to right) Claire Stephens, Maria McEneaney, consultants Mr Arnab Bhowmick and Mr Paul Barrow, Cath Boyle, Mandy Alty and Lauren Holden at its first ever Bowel Bonanza A unique networking event has been held for patients who have undergone bowel cancer treatment at Rosemere Cancer Centre. The Bowel Bonanza event, which took place at the Barton Grange […]

4 years ago
Preston football freestyler set to perform non-stop tricks on 80km charity ice trek

John is raising funds for Cancer Research UK Pic Paul Heyes Preston football freestyler John Farnworth is aiming to perform non-stop ‘keepy-uppies’ in an ice crossing of the world’s largest lake, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. John, who presents […]

4 years ago
Former cancer patients to be helped with debilitating side effects of radiotherapy thanks to new Preston service

Inside a radiotherapy treatment room at Rosemere Cancer Centre A brand new service at Royal Preston Hospital is being set up to help former cancer patients living with debilitating side effects following radiotherapy treatment to the pelvic area. Rosemere […]

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