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

Music festival to help flood victims planned for Lancashire

A fundraising festival to help those affected by the flood crisis has been planned for Croston. Croston Fest will host over 50 acts across the village at the end of the month. […]

8 years ago
Preston charity nets major donations thanks to St George’s Shopping Centre

Emma Russ from Galloway's at the Santa's grotto A Preston charity has seen more than £8,500 donated during a Christmas grotto in a city shopping centre. Galloway’s Society for the Blind has been the St George’s Shopping Centre’s […]

8 years ago
Preston nurse organises charity concert with Gary Barlow tribute act

Dan Hadfield will perform at the charity fundraiser A Preston nurse is putting on a show to help children who have lost a parent at a young age. Kelly Baines, who works at Royal Preston Hospital, has booked […]

8 years ago
Charity boxing show sees punches traded for good cause by Larches and Savick Boxing gym

Action shots from the charity boxing match Pics: Amy Farnworth Ingol Labour Club was packed to the rafters on Sunday afternoon as it played host to a charity boxing show organised by Larches and Savick Boxing gym. With two skills […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement St Catherine’s Hospice introduces new bike ride challenge

The Big Bike Ride is to no longer take place A 100-mile cycle ride taking in four counties is to begin and end near Preston. The Wiggle 4 Counties Sportive ride on Sunday 15 May is to raise money for […]

8 years ago
Stella Hayes receives British Citizen Award for years of service helping Preston prisoners

Alison Eddy presents Stella Hayes with her award A Preston woman who has been listening to prisoners at the city’s prison for more than 25 years has been recognised for her volunteering efforts. Stella Hayes, 70, received her […]

8 years ago
Preston paraglider to run half marathon after miraculously surviving 80ft fall in the Lake District

The air ambulance team working to save Dave, he and his fiancee Karin and Dave pictured paragliding A Preston man who nearly died while paragliding in the Lake District has paid tribute to his rescuers. The Great North Air Ambulance came to Dave Tighe’s aid when he […]

8 years ago
Jason Edmondson charity fundraiser: Football tournament and club night in memory of Preston man who died in Thailand

Jay with his mum Jill and sister, and below on a night out with his friend Nial and his sister An annual tribute night in memory of a popular Preston man who died while teaching in Thailand is being set up. Friends of Jason Edmondson, who was well known for working […]

8 years ago
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