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

Ben Ashworth shares ‘shock’ bowel cancer diagnosis ahead of London Marathon

Ben Ashworth is staying positive despite the latest news on his bowel cancer A Preston marathon runner has received a ‘shock’ diagnosis in his cancer battle ahead of the London Marathon. Ben Ashworth, who lives in Broadgate, received bad news last week about […]

8 years ago
Showcase of veterans work on Ashton Park garden for charity third anniversary

A Preston charity is to celebrate its third birthday by lifting the lid on its work in Ashton Park. Dig In North West, which helps veterans from across the city, […]

8 years ago
Silent auction continues as Jason Edmondson football game raises charity cash

Adam Nix, Danny Nix, Niall Sullivan, Anthony Ashton, Aaron Peake, Jack Monks, Michael Benson won the football tournament Nearly £2,000 has already been raised by friends and family of a Preston man who died while out working in Thailand. Jason Edmondson, known to his friends as Jay, who […]

8 years ago
Watch as Ben Ashworth and family open up on bowel cancer fight

A Preston family have told of how they face the struggle of trying to beat bowel cancer each day. Ben Ashworth, whose story we have covered frequently on Blog Preston, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Antique coins helping Preston children learn modern money skills

James Arnold, Harris Museum history curator, Sarah Fender, DebtAware education assistant, Brian Souter DebtAware education manager. Primary school pupils in Preston are learning about prudent financial management thanks to a rare coin collection. The Esmee Fairburn Collections Fund usually based at the Harris Museum has been […]

8 years ago
Man to run marathon from Bamber Bridge as part of 401 Challenge

A man will start a marathon from Bamber Bridge this week in an effort to raise funds for two anti-bullying charities. Ben Smith is deep into The 401 Challenge which […]

8 years ago
In pictures: Thunder, lightning and super heroes in Avenham Park

An event in support of the ‘Our Local Heroes Foundation’ brought young and some not-so-young super heroes out in force on Avenham Park during Easter Sunday for a 5k and […]

8 years ago
Preston construction firm taking on Three Peaks for homeless charity Emmaus

Conlon staff on Wansfell Pike in the Lake District during a training session A homeless charity stands to benefit from thousands of pounds as a Preston construction firm takes on a mountain challenge. Conlon Construction has more than 20 employees signed up to […]

8 years ago
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