Charities

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

Inside one of Preston’s Holiday Hunger markets – with families on the breadline

Families move along the tables laid out with the redistributed food Pic: Blog Preston It’s just before 11am on a Thursday morning at St Matthews Church in New Hall Lane. […]

6 years ago These workmates have cycled the Guild Wheel for St Catherine’s Hospice

A Preston man has rounded up his workmates and cycled the Guild Wheel for a great cause. Lewis Worden, who lives in Walton-le-Dale with his wife Naadia, assembled his Openreach colleagues […]

6 years ago Preston mum working to help stop ‘Holiday Hunger’

Some of the food and drink available at Sion Park Hub A Preston mum has set up her own free kitchen in the fight against ‘Holiday Hunger’. Many parents on […]

6 years ago Ultra runner completes 70 mile challenge in memory of Penwortham man

Iain Asher with Andy Bradbury’s wife Lorna, son Joseph, and the rest of Andy’s Army An ultra runner has covered 70 miles non-stop to raise funds in memory of Penwortham […]

6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Feast for Peace on the Flag Market has been cancelled

The Flag Market is usually covered in stalls for the event Pic: Geoff Wilde A popular community celebration in Preston city centre has been cancelled for this year. Feast for […]

6 years ago Rough sleeping action from government is welcomed in Preston

A winter morning Inside The Foxton Centre A pledge by the government to eradicate rough sleeping in the UK by 2027 has been welcomed in Preston. The Housing Secretary James […]

6 years ago Housing charity Shelter opens in Fishergate Shopping Centre

Shelter furniture shop Preston shoppers can now improve their homes while helping someone else keep theirs. A new furniture store has been launched by housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, in […]

6 years ago Ashton couple are on ITV tonight in Love Your Garden

Roisin and partner Michael with Alan Titchmarsh A Preston couple are to star in a popular ITV gardening show during Tuesday (14 August) evening. Roisin Pelan, who is fighting breast […]

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