Charity

Ben Blackman receives the cheque from the Deepdale store team

Preston charity Carers Central receive £1,700 from Sainsbury’s

A Preston charity has received £1700 from a major supermarket. Carers Central provides support to over 3200 carers across the city and the surrounding area. Sainsbury’s appointed them as their charity of the year and deputy store manager Mike MacNeil. Ben Blackman, Chief Executive of Carers Central said: “We are so thankful to everyone at Sainsbury’s Deepdale for everything they have done to help us. [...]

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Foxton Centre plans fundraising evening of entertainment

A centre for vulnerable people in the city centre hosts a summer fundraiser in June. The Foxton Centre on Knowsley Street is inviting the people of Lancashire to visit and support it. On Monday 10 June the centre will be open from 7pm to 10pm for entertainment, a two course dinner and on-site bar. Shirah Bamber said: “The centre offers a safe place for vulnerable [...]

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Sainsbury’s in Deepdale seeks new charity partner for year ahead

A Preston supermarket is offering the chance for a local charity to receive thousands in funding. Sainsbury’s at Deepdale is opening up the voting to customers for who should be their local charity partner. It will be the fifth year the scheme has run and last year Carers Central received £1,754. Since 2009 the Deepdale store and its customers have raised over £10,000 for local [...]

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Brave Emily finds a new home

Good news about the fate of poor Emily, a kitten saved from certain death in the middle of a busy road. Cat lover Cecile Watson has passed her home visit from the RSPCA and has been allowed to take Emily home and take care of her.  Emily is still poorly and is having another operation on Tuesday but signs are looking good and hopefully she [...]

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For the Love of Vintage: Preston Hospice Vintage Fair

Don’t forget today (4 May) there is a unique shopping fair and a chance to experience a little bit of retro over the weekend. St Catherines Hospice are holding a special vintage clothing and homeware day at their shop on Walker Street in Preston. On offer are vintage clothing, accessories, and furniture plus they will be holding a retro fashion show. Tea and cakes will be [...]

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Race for Life 2013: Moor Park to host Preston charity run

Hundreds of women will take to the grassy surroundings of Moor Park in June to raise money for cancer research. The annual Race for Life takes place across the country and Preston will have its own 5k race. Entry to the race costs £14.99 per adult and £10 per child (aged 6 to 15) and children under five are free. Cancer Research UK say the [...]

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