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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 […]

4 years ago
James speaks of the impact of sight loss as he prepares to trek the Inca Trail for Galloways

A partially sighted man has spoken about the impact of losing his sight as he prepares to trek the Inca Trail to raise money for Galloways. James Coulton, the outdoor […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement City of Preston Road Race – entries are now open

Rosemere-City-of-Preston-Road-Race-2020 Entries are now open for this year’s annual City of Preston Road Race, which has Rosemere Cancer Foundation as their official race charity. The 10-mile English Athletics recognised run takes […]

4 years ago
St Catherine’s Hospice shop open after revamp

A Lostock Hall charity shop has opened its doors following a modern makeover, with staff and volunteers looking forward to welcoming customers old and new to support their local hospice. […]

4 years ago
Walk in the Dark returns to Preston for 12th year

Walk-in-the-Dark-2020 Entries are now open for this year’s 11-mile night-time trek Walk in the Dark for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The walk will take place on Saturday 25 April alongside the A6 […]

4 years ago
Funding boost sees extra £900,000 to support rough sleepers in Preston

A homeless man outside the closed BHS store Pic: Tony Worrall Homelessness services in Preston have received a significant boost with over £900,000 of Government funding being allocated to support rough sleepers in the city. Preston City Council along with its […]

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