THERE were inspiring stories and a host of useful info to pick up at yesterday’s ‘Better Together’ Sight Loss Info Day for visually impaired members of the BAME community. A great turnout at the Pukar Disability Resource Centre in Preston heard representatives from a range... Continue reading

A BRAND new initiative headed by ‘Patricia, The Little Sexy Bus,’ is set to raise awareness about HIV, test people who might be at risk and promote the use of the new PrEP treatment. ‘Patricia’ is starting a tour of various sites across the North... Continue reading

IT was a wonderful and very uplifting afternoon at a packed Plungington Community Centre this week as the Disability Equality NW AGM was followed by the presentation of the prestigious Lesley Finley Award. The main award, in memory of former DENW chair Lesley Finley who... Continue reading

A BIG thank you to every single one of you who attended our AGM and networking event at the Gujarat Hindu Centre last week. It was great to see you all and thank you to everyone, and in particular our speakers David Dunn, Kevin Lavery... Continue reading

We were sorry to hear the news that one of PCN’s longstanding Trustees, Mr Ibrahim Member, passed away on Sunday, October 23. Many of you will know Mr Member who was also a Trustee of Preston Muslim Forum and Greater Deepdale Community Association as well... Continue reading

It was lovely to meet the team at our member group SLEAP’s new headquarters in Leyland last week. Thanks to Stela and her co-workers and volunteers for welcoming me and for showing me round the superb new set up which will hopefully further enhance the... Continue reading

We are delighted to announce that our ranks here at Preston Community Network have been strengthened by the addition of a new Development and Communications Officer. Ashley Dalton will work alongside our existing Development and Communications Officer Tony Dawber as we work to increase and... Continue reading

Former footballer Clark Carlisle has lent his support to the latest stage of the Let’s Keep Talking group’s latest campaign. The initiative deals with suicide prevention and in particular where the risk is linked to gambling, and former Blackpool, Burnley and QPR star Carlisle, who... Continue reading

A WELL received and well attended celebration saw literacy charity Read Easy Preston mark their first birthday this week. The event, at Moor Park Sports and Social Club, Fulwood on Friday, saw 22 volunteers and supporters gather to celebrate their achievements in improving the skills of... Continue reading