http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /letters/ en-gb Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:58:05 +0000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:58:05 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3979297.Search_for_the_Red_Paws/?ref=rss 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. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:08:55 +0000 709e7cedf2568309daa9af24bec17493 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3973525.Tithebarn_plans_are_lacklustre/?ref=rss Planning Application 06/2008/0750 Tithebarn Project Preston & South Ribble Civic Trust would like to make these observations on the Tithebarn planning application. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:18:57 +0000 7a545634811fcc2bca603a7a7c448954 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3953435.Help_with_debt/?ref=rss At the moment all we hear about is the credit crunch, houses being repossessed, families deep in debt. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:16:41 +0000 29586ef05a2820dcfa01d565717593dc http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3953434.Remember_General_Motors_at_Cuerden_/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:16:16 +0000 da80b8fa9c0dc57efce6336ea4eb89be http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3864367.Clock_ticking_on_CVS_grants/?ref=rss Time is running out for young campaigners to 'grab a grant' for their school, from the UK's biggest volunteering charity CSV. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:38:56 +0000 a06d29ea83df178047de8f5f03a0b9be http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3860662.Sing_for_Heart_Research_UK/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:30:35 +0000 36f922a0381066bd1d6624c8fdd8e421 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3853417.John_Thomson_backs_adoption_help/?ref=rss 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. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:13:40 +0000 bd3ec22aa682ff6dfaf12220a5f43ad8 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3844670.Saga_of_the_sandwich_board/?ref=rss I wonder if anyone one is in the position to give me an answer to what I consider is a very straightforward query. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:42:45 +0000 cef0199dd0cb304d11104f6a00ed0bca http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3844676.Flag_Market_is_just_fine/?ref=rss Leave the Flag Market alone, it’s one of the nicest spots in Preston. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:43:54 +0000 af2d6eebaabff6d45859614c2c031f6f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3844706.Raze_Crystal_House_/?ref=rss Roy Tattersall for mayor! Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:48:57 +0000 613819061ffed68dad392604a48e2335 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3806579.Make_a_difference_at_holiday_centre_for_the_disabled/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:38:05 +0000 084d64e88203804500669fb910efa56e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3802107.Dave_brought_out_the_best_in_pupils/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:38:16 +0000 0b3f697fbfc609fc308df84e806c2bef http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3786921.Researching_Horam_family_tree/?ref=rss I am researching my family tree and would like information on the Horam family of Preston. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:50:00 +0100 2d4bea626be947012238170f3364c011 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3789004.Appeal_for_shoe_boxes_for_Christmas/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:21:52 +0100 873a02f703a11562ee83f638f9a46e03 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3786903.Send_rowdy_students_to_Blackpool/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:58:26 +0100 cbb5d5a7dc4b6d661f2e43f63164888b http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3786893.Lottery_pays_off_for_St_Catherine_s_Hospice/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:56:53 +0100 41b7a8c120227ce04eb412f19be3b045 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3782963.Care_for_war_memorials/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:46:54 +0100 89803df280b0c0e734bab9a2980f3414 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3737074.Charity_calls_for_2009_Flora_London_Marathon_support/?ref=rss The ballot results for the 2009 Flora London Marathon are out. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:23:52 +0100 baf3accf853b18907613726e3c4f3472 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3733728.Bishop_s_call_to_help_runaways/?ref=rss 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. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:01:18 +0100 cebd914913b23bfcb422b224b48bd201 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3717738.Playing_blind_TV_character_helped_me_see_the_light/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:47:19 +0100 f2c01ad59d6fdd6d5a1052f29000c5cb http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3719741.Invitation_to_join_fleet_carrier_association/?ref=rss Did you serve on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion or HMS Centaur? Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:23:41 +0100 e9b36c4fbf6a06f1b53b68fac48a42ea http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3705961.Meningitis_Research_Foundation_thanks_supporters/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:28:28 +0100 76f3fb7c32f29b44b324afe1fecfc69d http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3704158.It_s_never_to_late_to_volunteer/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:40:41 +0100 cb42a4267999dc539e59f84110db1e71 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3703039.An_Asbo_is_just_a_trophy/?ref=rss What a lovely picture on your website of the little girl in Leyland, the first to get a second Asbo. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:51:07 +0100 0468d0c33c8556e2274a8f5f90d70ca0 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3680422.Ancient_Oak_in_Cottam/?ref=rss I refer to the letter written by one of your readers that visited the Ancient Oak at Cottam recently. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:59:12 +0100 db84ee01a87cf4379675e91e36fa72f3 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3676734.Dog_bin_thanks_to_South_Ribble_Borough_Council/?ref=rss 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. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:51:15 +0100 b23499db9b9e80a21a8ff2bd23e35411 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3663044.Meningitis_Trust_thanks_supporters/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:10:19 +0100 8be57be4be53878b3f7b99b274f2105f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3660072.Sunday_church_services_call_/?ref=rss 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. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:16:04 +0100 3ab21b67828586747b8f3778c1c704de http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3646527.Breakfast_is_important_meal/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:07:59 +0100 141926cca2f1589dd58e56d39b177e39 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/letters/3636430.Trekkers_call_for_cancer/?ref=rss 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. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:32:54 +0100 6d9c54faaa594a8b6421743d77b1f816