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Over 100 people celebrate International Women’s Day at Preston’s Hindu temple

International Women's Day. Pic: Kailash Parekh Over 100 women of all ages and backgrounds celebrated International Women’s Day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston, a sacred Hindu place of worship. The programme, called ‘Celebrating Women: […]

1 month ago
Celebrating Preston’s strong women for International Women’s Day

A photomontage of Pro-Fit's strong women Becca, Kate and Pat, and trainer Alanis To celebrate International Women’s Day we’re shining a light on some of Preston’s strong women with the help of personal training gym Pro-Fit. These inspirational members and trainer have transformed […]

2 months ago
Community comes together to celebrate Beatrice Todd and the women of Winckley Square

Blue Plaque honouring Beatrice Todd in 13 Starkie Street Pic: Preston Mayor, Cllr Neil Darby This International Women’s Day, a remarkable Preston woman who fought strongly for women’s rights was commemorated with a blue plaque in Winckley Square Gardens. The special event took place in […]

1 year ago
Blue plaque to honour Preston hero Beatrice Todd on International Women’s Day

Beatrice Todd Pic: Friends of Winckley Square The life of a remarkable Preston woman who was a hero of the home front during the First World War is being recognised with a blue plaque that fittingly will […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Winckley Square guided history walks for spring and summer

People enjoying the sun in Winckley Square Gardens Pic: Tony Worrall The Friends of Winckley Square group are hosting a series of events this spring and summer on the rich history of Winckley Square Gardens. The guided talks and walks will […]

1 year ago
Preston International Women’s Day event sees local women share success stories

A local entrepreneur has this March hosted business owners and artists at an International Women’s Day event. On Saturday 12 March, Preston entrepreneur Jodie Marie Rigby hosted women from the […]

2 years ago
International Women’s Month event set to inspire women in Preston

Tomorrow, Saturday 12 March, Jodie Marie Rigby an entrepreneur from Preston is hosting an International Women’s Month event in the city, sharing success stories from women from the North. The […]

2 years ago
Female-run Preston hotel celebrating International Women’s Day

No.10 housekeeping staff Courteney Taylor and Suzie Holly A hotel in Preston is celebrating International Women’s Day with its all-female team. No.10 Preston opened in April 2017. The Walker and Williams hotel, which is based in Theatre Street […]

2 years ago
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