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Deaf Preston trombonist makes National Youth Concert Band

15-year-old Daniel Regan has joined the National Youth Concert Band (NYCB) thanks to his talent with the trombone. Daniel, from Preston, was born deaf in one ear, which wasn’t identified […]

2 years ago
Penwortham neighbours Norma and Margaret raise funds for Rosemere with drive sale

Norma and Margaret's drive sale for Rosemere Penwortham friends and neighbours Norma Blackburn and Margaret Dunn are a ‘driving’ force when it comes to helping charity Rosemere Cancer Foundation. They have just raised £838.72 hosting a drive […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity’s Children’s Appeal puts a twist on National Superhero day

Children ward staff at RPH power up in Superhero costume This month adults, children and little toddlers across Preston all found the superhero inside of themselves to raise money for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity’s Children’s Appeal. They harnessed the power […]

2 years ago
Preston and Kirkham duo walking for Space Centre Preston funds

Two local fundraisers will take on a 224-mile walk from Blackpool to Buckingham Palace to raise funds for charity and a local non-profit organisation. In the second week of August, […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Leyland community group to mark Windrush Day with local diversity event

South Ribble Council will this June mark Windrush Day by raising a flag outside their offices, with a Leyland community group holding a diversity event three days later. On 22 […]

2 years ago
Children’s theatre group Kidz 4 Kidz complete sponsored walk at Preston Docks

A local theatre group last Saturday completed a sponsored walk at Preston Docks to raise funds for a 6-year-old boy with a neuromuscular disorder. On Saturday, 11 June, from 11am […]

2 years ago
Preston Flag Market hosts ‘World Wide Knitting in Public’ event

Preston residents with a love of knitting descended on Flag Market last Saturday for the World Wide Knitting in Public Day event. On Saturday, 11 June, Preston Flag Market saw […]

2 years ago
Fulwood’s The Ginger Bistro named ‘Best Café Bistro’ in England

A Fulwood bistro team has celebrated after the Food Awards 2022 named it both the ‘Best Café Bistro’ in the North West and the best in England. The awards coordinators […]

2 years ago
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