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

Runners take to city streets for Run Preston 2011

run preston 2011 finish line Over 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 prize

Disclosure: 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 […]

13 years ago
Friends group set up for Fishwick and St Matthew’s

friends group in action Preston Council’s Unity FM Neighbourhood Management Office on New Hall Lane closed its doors in April this year, following central government spending cuts. This has left Fishwick and St Matthew’s […]

13 years ago
Deepdale community group manager speaks out on government cuts

With town hall’s across the county tightening their budgets it is many grass roots organisations who rely on public funding who are feeling the pinch. We spoke to Sally Sutton […]

13 years ago
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Audio: Community group Luv Preston working to “serve and love the city of Preston”

Community group Luv Preston aim to help young people in the city of Preston, here Peter Carrington tells us about the organisation’s work and what they are aiming to achieve. […]

13 years ago
Sing The Docks comes to Riversway

Sing The Docks takes place this weekend as part of the Riversway Festival. Organisers are looking for as many choirs and singing groups as possible to get involved. The event […]

14 years ago
PNE fans and legends raise money for Gary Parkinson Fund

Last night Preston North End fans came together in support of Gary Parkinson and his illness known as “locked in syndrome”. It has caused Gary to only be able to […]

14 years ago
Disability support group sues County Council over care cuts

A disability support group is so unhappy with Lancashire County Council’s cuts they are planning to sue them. Last month the council announced their budget which included £179m worth of […]

14 years ago
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