Help for Haiti

DJ Des Grant is lending a hand to help raise funds for Haiti this Friday 19th February at Jalgos Sports and Social Club. The fundraiser promises a fantastic evening of cultural entertainment including music, African drumming, Caribbean Expressive dancing, limbo dancing, masquerade dancing, poetry, charity auction and food. Runs from 7pm til late. Adults £5. Children aged 12-16 £2.

Moonlight Walk

Ladies it’s time to register for the Moonlight Walk in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Last year 2,580 women took part in the organised event to raise money for St Catherine’s. The half marathon walk starts at midnight on Saturday 5th June 2010, closing date for entries is 1st March 2010.

Charity Santa Dash for Preston city centre

Preston city centre will be overrun by runners in Santa outfits on Sunday 6th December 2009, all in the aid of a local hospice. read article »

Evening Post’s ‘Heart of the Community’ Award

The Lancashire Evening Post is offering up to £4,000 in grants to community organisations this Christmas. read article »

Preston Sea Cadets building repainted

Preston Sea Cadets won a national competition to have their headquarters on Strand Road repainted by Dulux. read article »

Preston’s Mayor gets fashionable for charity

The Preston and District Veteran’s Council and the North West Air Ambulance will be receiving some money later this month as Preston’s Mayor Keith Sedgewick hosts a charity event. read article »

Preston man’s charity ride on a Brompton bike

A father from Preston, Chris Maiden, is cycling 300 km from London to Paris on his beloved Brompton bike for the Meningitis Trust this month.

The 300K is a challenge in itself for any keen cyclist, however Chris has decided to challenge himself even further by using a bike that folds to the size of a large carrier bag, has 16″ wheels and only 3 gears instead of a more standard road bike. read article »