This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.
Celebrate International Women’s Day in PrestonToday is International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrate and raise awareness of women’s rights around the world. Started in the early 1900s and celebrated annually thousands of events […]
13 years ago Future uncertain for Preston’s RSPCA centreA Preston animal charity could face closure due to a black hole in its finances. The Preston & District RSPCA animal centre in Ribbleton has announced it will have to […]
13 years ago Islamic students pledge to raise £10,000 towards new CT scannerA group of students from Preston have pledged to raise £10,000 towards a new hospital scanner at the city’s main hospital. The Islamic Society at the University of Central Lancashire […]
13 years ago Parents launch fundraising appeal after daughter develops rare disorderTwo Preston parents have launched a fundraising battle to help care for their daughter after she was diagnosed with a debilitating disorder. At just 11 months old Safaa Master was […]
13 years agoThe third Preston Sport Relief Mile takes place this March. The event, sponsored by Sainsbury’s, will see a special route take in the sights of Avenham and Miller Park. It […]
13 years ago Ribble Steam Railway to expand Docklands engine shedsA docklands railway in Preston is set to expand allowing it to preserve more of the area’s railway heritage. The Ribble Steam Railway which runs around Riversway has asked for […]
13 years ago Runners take to city streets for Run Preston 2011Over 1,500 people took to the city streets today for the annual Run Preston event. The 10k and 5k races saw many people in fancy dress raising money for charity. […]
13 years ago Create ideas for positive change in Deepdale, Ribbleton or St Matthew’s and win a cash prizeDisclosure: I’m involved in the Speak Up Preston project myself, as a co-partner. My role involves teaching and training community journalists in Deepdale, Ribbleton and St Matthew’s. Your Preston FM […]
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