This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.
University urging students to be greener
The University of Central Lancashire has launched a week long scheme encouraging students to be greener. But the people responsible for running the project are parading around campus in a […]
Abandoned animals could be left homeless if funds are not raised to save the Preston branch of the RSPCA. Staff numbers at the rescue centre in Ribbleton have already been […]
Rachael Lloyd is no charity case. She may be raising money to fund an operation which could dramatically change her symptoms from Multiple Sclerosis but she doesnât want tea and […]
14 years ago Four Prestonians make Honours list
Four people from Preston have been recognised for their contribution to society in the New Years Honours list for 2011. David Brindle, Lancashire Constabulary’s director of resources, is among those […]
Runners took to the street for Prestonâs annual Santa Dash for festive fun and fundraising. The Santa Dash attracted a host of participants to the Flag Market with the younger […]
The Friends of the Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Preston are launching a ÂŁ20,000 Guild 2012 Acquisitions Fund, providing cash for the Harris Museum to buy works of art for visitors to enjoy. Excitement […]
The industrial era is one easy to overlook in a provincial context in the face of what I and people of varying ages learnt in school. We are granted a rough idea about how life changed, but my education in the matter was confined to general developments leading up to the years when Victoria was on the throne. But what of the individuals who sought to change Preston for the better?
14 years ago Recycling Lives plan expansion
Preston-based commercial recycler and social welfare charity Recycling Lives has submitted a planning application for a new centre in the heart of Accrington. The new state-of-the-art centre will be situated in […]