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The Salvation Army Preston appeal for presents to give to babies

The Salvation Army is appealing for people to add an extra gift to their shopping list this Christmas to support families in need. They specifically need help for those with […]

2 years ago
Food bank use in Garstang soars as families ‘struggle to cope’

Front L-R Jane Sandiford (Sales Executive, McCarthy Stone), Deborah Bond (McCarthy Stone, Marketing Executive) and Kathryn Sperring, (Ordinand/ Food Hall manager) Back L-R Heather Blackwell (volunteer), Emma Dyer (volunteer), Diane Brown (volunteer) and Evie McGrann (student placement) On the run up to Christmas, foodbank use in the Garstang area has risen, with people turning to the St Thomas’s Church Food Club for help. The food packages that […]

2 years ago
Ashton-on-Ribble hedgehog and bird rescue appeals for supplies

A hedgehog A Preston animal rescue running low on tinned pet food has issued a public appeal for supplies. The non-profit Preston Hedgehog Rescue Ltd and Preston Bird Rescue have asked for […]

2 years ago
Christmas Tree Festival to be held in Bamber Bridge

At St Aidan’s Church in Bamber Bridge there will be a Christmas Tree Festival which opens Saturday, December 4. All are welcome, and money will be raised for North West […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston mum launches toy appeal to give Christmas gifts to children on ward eight of Royal Preston Hospital

A mum from Preston has launched a toy appeal to ensure children on ward eight at Royal Preston Hospital receive a present this Christmas. Lorna Connors has two children: Seren […]

2 years ago
Ingol’s Intact Centre desperately need donations to help feed those in need

The Intact Centre, a Preston-based charity that runs a pantry to help vulnerable locals needs help. They are feeling the effects of the national shortage of truck drivers as supermarket […]

3 years ago
Cottam community shows generosity by donating items to those less fortunate

Cottam residents have been displaying their generosity by donating needed items in baskets at Cottam Community Centre. Trevor Hart leaves two containers outside the front door of the centre, and […]

3 years ago
From France to Rosemere – the Prestonian spreading Christmas cheer in mum’s memory

Brexit uncertainties and the coronavirus pandemic have done nothing to jeopardise the relationship between a Prestonian living in France and Rosemere Cancer Centre’s in-patient Ribblesdale Ward. This year, much like […]

3 years ago
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