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Search for the Red Paws
5:08pm Monday 15th December 2008
The Red Paw badge was worn by members of the Army Dog Unit Northern Ireland, a unique Army unit made up of volunteers from every regiment/corps, but disbanded in 2007 when the personnel were no longer required for 'the troubles' in Northern Ireland.
Tithebarn plans are lacklustre
4:18pm Friday 12th December 2008
Planning Application 06/2008/0750 Tithebarn Project Preston & South Ribble Civic Trust would like to make these observations on the Tithebarn planning application.
Help with debt
11:16am Friday 5th December 2008
At the moment all we hear about is the credit crunch, houses being repossessed, families deep in debt.
Remember General Motors at Cuerden?
11:16am Friday 5th December 2008
I am appealing to anyone with information on the General Motors Ltd vehicle and engine repair works at Cuerden or Cuerden Mill in Bamber Bridge from 1941 to 1947.
Clock ticking on CVS grants
12:38pm Thursday 20th November 2008
Time is running out for young campaigners to 'grab a grant' for their school, from the UK's biggest volunteering charity CSV.
Sing for Heart Research UK
12:30pm Wednesday 19th November 2008
The financial news may be going from bad to worse, but at Heart Research UK, we’ve got some good news and a suggestion that could cheer you up in these hectic days.
John Thomson backs adoption help
10:13am Monday 17th November 2008
As someone who was lucky enough to be adopted and be given a loving home by my adoptive parents, I would like to thank everyone who helped make this year's National Adoption Week a success.
Saga of the sandwich board
12:42pm Thursday 13th November 2008
I wonder if anyone one is in the position to give me an answer to what I consider is a very straightforward query.
Flag Market is just fine
12:43pm Thursday 13th November 2008
Leave the Flag Market alone, it’s one of the nicest spots in Preston.
Make a difference at holiday centre for the disabled
4:38pm Thursday 30th October 2008
Tuesday 28 October was national Make a Difference Day, but I’d like to invite readers to make a difference for a whole week this winter.
Dave brought out the best in pupils
2:38pm Wednesday 29th October 2008
As a former vicasr of St Saviour’s Church, Bamber Bridge, I wish to add to your recent tribute to David Wilson, the local sporting stalwart, who died recently.
Researching Horam family tree
4:50pm Friday 24th October 2008
I am researching my family tree and would like information on the Horam family of Preston.
Appeal for shoe boxes for Christmas
12:21pm Friday 24th October 2008
International Aid Trust is a Christian humanitarian agency based at Much Hoole who have transported more than £5million worth of donated aid to various parts of the world.
Send rowdy students to Blackpool
4:58pm Thursday 23rd October 2008
Am I the only one who has noticed that the so-called credit crunch and the shortage of funds for most people is no having any affect whatsoever on the student population of Preston.
Lottery pays off for St Catherine's Hospice
4:56pm Thursday 23rd October 2008
Thank you for printing the picture of the presentation to the lucky winner of the £5,000 first prize in our recent ‘September Sizzler’ draw.
Care for war memorials
5:46pm Wednesday 22nd October 2008
After Remembrance Sunday next month your newspaper will receive letters from those who attended services about how proceedings were marred by the state of the war memorial around which they were gathered.
Charity calls for 2009 Flora London Marathon support
10:23am Wednesday 8th October 2008
The ballot results for the 2009 Flora London Marathon are out.
Bishop's call to help runaways
11:01am Tuesday 7th October 2008
One-in-nine children under 16 spend at least one night as a runaway and many are so desperate that they resort to begging, stealing or prostitution to survive.
Playing blind TV character helped me see the light
10:47am Wednesday 1st October 2008
Playing a blind character in a current BBC TV series has given me an insight into what it might be like to live with blindness.
Invitation to join fleet carrier association
4:23pm Wednesday 1st October 2008
Did you serve on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion or HMS Centaur?
Meningitis Research Foundation thanks supporters
10:28am Friday 26th September 2008
I am writing on behalf of Meningitis Research Foundation to thank everyone from the North West who participated in our Meningitis B Aware Campaign on 15 –21 September.
It's never to late to volunteer
3:40pm Thursday 25th September 2008
Tuesday October 1 is national Older People’s Day, and I would like to say a huge thank you to all the mature people who are making such a huge difference to their communities by volunteering for worthy causes.
An Asbo is just a trophy
11:51am Thursday 25th September 2008
What a lovely picture on your website of the little girl in Leyland, the first to get a second Asbo.
Ancient Oak in Cottam
12:59pm Wednesday 17th September 2008
I refer to the letter written by one of your readers that visited the Ancient Oak at Cottam recently.
Dog bin thanks to South Ribble Borough Council
10:51am Tuesday 16th September 2008
Well done to South Ribble Borough Council for putting an extra dog bin near the main field at Moss Side sports green, off Moss Side Way, Leyland.
Meningitis Trust thanks supporters
4:10pm Wednesday 10th September 2008
I am writing on behalf of the Meningitis Trust to thank a group of 23 supporters who took on a gruelling mountain marathon - trekking England's eight notable 3000ft peaks in the Lake District - to raise funds for our work.
Sunday church services call
5:16pm Tuesday 9th September 2008
There are of course many and various reasons why some people stop going to church, but for thousands of people across Lancashire the problem is that they can no longer find familiar services at a convenient time on a Sunday.
Breakfast is important meal
12:07pm Thursday 4th September 2008
I am writing to let your readers know that while some studies suggest up to a quarter of us do not eat breakfast at all, it is a very important meal.
Trekkers call for cancer
11:32am Monday 1st September 2008
As a passionate supporter of Help the Aged, I would like to encourage your readers to sign up to the Charity’s latest challenge event, Trek China 2009, which will raise vital funds for disadvantaged older people suffering from poverty, isolation and neglect in the UK and overseas.
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