Charity
Galloway’s Bring Santa To St George’s Shopping Centre
Galloway’s Society for the Blind, have brought Santa to St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston. A special grotto has been set up on the upper floor at the Friargate side of the centre to enable children to see Santa and let him know what they want for Christmas. In return, Santa is using this opportunity to let the children know that if he is [...]
188 days ago by Paul D. Swarbrick Share
2013 Space Centre Calendar coming soon
The Space Centre in Preston is offering a beautifully illustrated A4 2013 calendar with 12 images by Preston artist, Richard Ellis It will be available for sale from Giftpads.co.uk and at their shop in Preston: Giftpads.co.uk, Gift House, Ashmoor Street. Tel: 01772 562533 All proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to the Save Our Space charity. Richard Ellis has also agreed [...]
189 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
St. Catherine’s Annual Carol Service in Preston
St. Catherine’s Annual Carol Service will take place at Preston St John’s Minster Sunday 9 December 2012. The carol service this year is open to those with a connection with the St. Catherine’s Hospice. In particular those who have had a loved one die at the Hospice during the past year. Christmas can be a poignant time for those who have suffered bereavement and this [...]
194 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston Santa Dash: in pictures
Preston today witnessed hundreds of red clad runners full of the Christmas spirit dashing through the streets of the city enjoying the fun Guild Santa Dash (image above courtesy of Bernie Blackburn). It was part of the 2012 Season’s Santa Dash Charity Fun Run on behalf of St Catherine’s Hospice. Santas, who were seen off from the start line by former Preston North End star [...]
199 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
The Guild Santa Dash 2 December
The 2012 Season’s St Catherine’s Hospice Santa Dash Charity Fun Run Directory includes Preston on 2 December. It is hoped hundreds of Santas dashing, jogging, running or just strolling through the streets of Preston on Sunday 2 December will raise as much money for St Catherine’s Hospice as possible. It is only £12 to register and enter. This includes your Santa suit, medal and certificate. [...]
203 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Cyclists take to the Guild Wheel in fancy dress to raise funds for SPACE Centre
Twenty cyclists donned various fancy dress outfits to raise thousands of pounds for charity over the weekend. Led by Louise Taylor, the group raised £2,000 for the under-threat disability centre SPACE. The ride took them around the Guild Wheel cycle route, and riders came from as far as Blackpool to take part. The SPACE Centre on Pedder Lane has a black hole in its finances [...]
212 days ago by Ed Walker Share