Charity

islamic society launch

Islamic students pledge to raise £10,000 towards new CT scanner

2nd, February 2012 by

A group of students from Preston have pledged to raise £10,000 towards a new hospital scanner at the city’s main hospital. The Islamic Society at the University of Central Lancashire made the vow yesterday to contribute the funds to the LEP Lifesaver Appeal. The appeal aims to help the NHS buy a new CT scanner for Royal Preston Hospital as part of its new trauma [...]

Post a comment
safaa master

Parents launch fundraising appeal after daughter develops rare disorder

2nd, February 2012 by

Two Preston parents have launched a fundraising battle to help care for their daughter after she was diagnosed with a debilitating disorder. At just 11 months old Safaa Master was diagnosed with a tumour in her back and despite having it removed she developed Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS). OMS currently affects around 30 people in the UK and means Safaa, who will be three in April, [...]

2 comments so far
avenham park

Sport Relief Mile returns to Preston for third time

19th, January 2012 by

The third Preston Sport Relief Mile takes place this March. The event, sponsored by Sainsbury’s, will see a special route take in the sights of Avenham and Miller Park. It will take place on Sunday 25th March from 9am. The 2010 event saw nearly 1,000 people raise over £20,000 for sporting charities. Allan Cook from the Preston City Council sport and health development team encouraged [...]

Post a comment
ribble steam railway

Ribble Steam Railway to expand Docklands engine sheds

7th, November 2011 by

A docklands railway in Preston is set to expand allowing it to preserve more of the area’s railway heritage. The Ribble Steam Railway which runs around Riversway has asked for permission to expand its existing engine shed. The sheds, off Chain Caul Way, need to expand to ensure its engines are sheltered from bad weather and vandalism. Mike Bailey from the railway said: “The building [...]

Post a comment
run preston 2011 finish line

Runners take to city streets for Run Preston 2011

25th, September 2011 by

Over 1,500 people took to the city streets today for the annual Run Preston event. The 10k and 5k races saw many people in fancy dress raising money for charity. The route took in Avenham Park and the city centre area. Here’s a collection of your tweets from the event: View “Run Preston 2011″ on Storify See the full results of Run Preston Image credit [...]

1 comment
deepdale tv

Create ideas for positive change in Deepdale, Ribbleton or St Matthew’s and win a cash prize

21st, September 2011 by

Disclosure: I’m involved in the Speak Up Preston project myself, as a co-partner. My role involves teaching and training community journalists in Deepdale, Ribbleton and St Matthew’s.  Your Preston FM is inviting the people of East Preston to join them in a new community project, based in the areas of Deepdale, Ribbleton and St Matthew’s. The East Preston Challenge provides an opportunity for the communities [...]

1 comment
friends group in action

Friends group set up for Fishwick and St Matthew’s

15th, September 2011 by

Preston Council’s Unity FM Neighbourhood Management Office on New Hall Lane closed its doors in April this year, following central government spending cuts. This has left Fishwick and St Matthew’s residents, businesses and local organisations without an important link and means of communicating with the council regarding local issues and developments. To fill the gap left by this closure, local residents have come together and [...]

1 comment

Deepdale community group manager speaks out on government cuts

30th, August 2011 by

With town hall’s across the county tightening their budgets it is many grass roots organisations who rely on public funding who are feeling the pinch. We spoke to Sally Sutton from the Lancashire BME Pact about the funding cuts being faced by the community sector. The Pact is a group working to ensure local communities benefit from regeneration projects in their areas. This content is [...]

Post a comment
luv-preston-bus

Audio: Community group Luv Preston working to “serve and love the city of Preston”

26th, August 2011 by

Community group Luv Preston aim to help young people in the city of Preston, here Peter Carrington tells us about the organisation’s work and what they are aiming to achieve. Lovpreston interveiw charles by user1661911 This content is produced in partnership with SpeakUpPreston, training community journalists to tell the stories of Deepdale, St Matthews and Ribbleton.

1 comment
Photo by lincolnblues on flickr

Sing The Docks comes to Riversway

14th, July 2011 by

Sing The Docks takes place this weekend as part of the Riversway Festival. Organisers are looking for as many choirs and singing groups as possible to get involved. The event is a Preston Guild project led by composer and producer Peter Moser and singing leader Beth Allen and produced by More Music, working alongside the Preston Guild team. The project will develop over three years to [...]

Post a comment