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

Ladies Night at the Pig & Whistle in aid of the Katy Holmes Trust

The very worthy Katy Holmes Trust is to hold a Ladies Night on 24 October 2012, at The Pig and Whistle pub on Blackpool Rd in Preston at 7.30pm. It […]

12 years ago
Freestyle footballer calls on Preston help him break keepy-uppie world record

john farnworth A Preston lad will be attempting to break the world record for the largest mass keepy up event as part of the Guild celebrations. John Farnworth, 26, will be hosting […]

12 years ago
City council stumps up nearly £10,000 to save two charities from closure

gift 92 Two Preston charities have been bailed out by the city council after mounting costs nearly forced them to close. Sahara, based in Fishwick which helps young Asian and black women, […]

12 years ago
Preston’s Muslim community comes together to feed city homeless in Flag Market feast

preston feeds homeless Preston’s Flag Market was turned into a kitchen on Saturday night to feed hundreds of homeless people. Volunteers from the city’s Muslim community filled out stalls as part of a […]

12 years ago
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Charity store gets ready to open retro fashion section

pdsa retro dress and broach A Preston charity store is launching a new fashion section on Saturday morning. The PDSA shop on Orchard Street opens its doors from 9.30am on a whole new range of […]

13 years ago
Preston radio presenters defeat celebs in charity football match

Rock FM versus Celebrities Charity Football Match Presenters from Preston’s leading radio station defeated a team of celebrities and ex-pros yesterday, in a charity football match at Bamber Bridge FC’s QED Stadium. Yesterday afternoon, a team of […]

13 years ago
Fulwood Leisure Centre taking part in world’s biggest fundraising swim

Swimathon 2011 A leisure centre in Preston will take part in the world’s biggest fundraising swim this weekend to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. On Sunday 29th April, Fulwood Leisure […]

13 years ago
Preston craft store raises cash for charity

HobbyCraft Charity Event for SPACE A leading retail store in Preston put on an afternoon of Spring craft making fun today, all in aid of a local charity. HobbyCraft, the national arts and crafts chain, […]

13 years ago
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