Preston Community Network

24/06/2026

Stay safe in hot weather

Top tips for keeping cool in the heat:
☀️Stay hydrated - stick to water, as caffeine and alcohol can dehydrate you
☀️Wear light, loose fitting clothing to feel cooler
☀️Pace yourself and schedule breaks, whatever you're doing
☀️Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to protect your skin
☀️Beware of heat exhaustion and the symptoms, including tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and fainting - see medical attention if you experience any of these

Refill your water bottle at the Harris, Preston Railway Station, or Avenham Park Pavilion Cafe

Cabinet member for Climate Change, Cllr Suleman Sarwar, said:
“With temperatures forecast to reach exceptionally high levels this week, I am calling on businesses, community organisations, places of worship, cafés, and public venues across Preston to help residents stay safe during the heatwave.

Periods of extreme heat can have a serious impact on health and wellbeing, particularly for older people, young children, those with underlying health conditions and people who spend long periods outdoors.

I am encouraging organisations across Preston to consider making free drinking water available where practical, providing access to cool indoor spaces where appropriate, and supporting vulnerable members of our community during the hottest days.

These are simple acts of community spirit that could make a real difference. Preston is a city that looks after one another and I hope organisations across the city will support this call.

As climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, it is important that we work together as a community to help those who may be most vulnerable.”

27/05/2026

Our Networking Event takes place next week (June 4) at Preston Masonic Hall 🙌
If you wish to attend, please fill in the following registration form:
https://forms.office.com/e/4mfhXtw0xf

13/05/2026

CancerHelp - Preston Ltd are currently recruiting for a role which involves fundraising, writing funding applications and to help grow and diversify their income streams.
You can find more information on the link below:
https://prestoncn.org/job-vacancies/
Applications are via CV and covering letter.

Preston Community Network

12/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 🩵

When people hear about Ladies Circle, they often think of friendship, fundraising and fun nights out, and yes, we absolutely love all of those things. But Circle is so much more than that.

Behind the socials, coffee catch ups and events are real women supporting each other through some of life’s hardest moments.

Several of our members have experienced postnatal depression, and Circle became a place where they felt seen, supported and understood. A place where they could laugh again, talk openly without judgement, and know they weren’t facing things alone.

Another member joined us after suffering domestic abuse. Through Circle, she found friendship, confidence and purpose again. It helped her rediscover who she was beyond her trauma and rebuild her identity surrounded by women who genuinely cared.

Sometimes the biggest difference comes from the smallest moments:
🩵 A message checking in
🩵 A cup of tea and a chat
🩵 Someone noticing you’re struggling
🩵 A room full of women reminding you that you matter

That’s what Circle really is.

Not just friendship. Not just fundraising. But a community where women lift each other up, especially when life feels heavy.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re proud to be part of something that truly makes a difference to women’s lives, one little moment at a time.

12/05/2026

The South Ribble Social Prescribing Team are holding weekly drop-in sessions to help you have a happier and healthier life!

📅 Every Friday between 12pm and 2pm
🏢 South Ribble Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland

The team can help with money worries, mental health and wellbeing, employment and new skills, housing issues, diet and exercise, isolation, and loneliness etc.

Visit one of the drop-in sessions for free advice and support, or for more information and to contact the team please see the link in the comments.

21/04/2026

We have now set a date for the first meeting of our next consultation group which will be entitled ‘Social Prescribing & Health.’ 😁
This will take place from 10am-Noon on Friday, May 1 at Preston Town Hall.
As we have previously mentioned, this will be a ‘round table’ type discussion group with only a loose agenda for guidance and we will be guided by any issues the attendees see fit to bring up
There’s still time to get involved if you wish to do so.
Just drop us an email to [email protected] and we will provide further information.

20/04/2026

DanceSyndrome Annual Community Showcase: EXPRESS 26

Please join us on Thursday, 11th June at 7:30pm at Blackburn Empire Theatre for DanceSyndrome's Annual Community Showcase; EXPRESS ʻ26!
This is a two-act celebration sharing inclusive dance pieces for everyone to enjoy.
Act 1 includes performances from DanceSyndromeʼs DS Youth performance collective and group pieces created in Everybody Dance community dance workshops across Lancashire.
In Act 2, DanceSyndromeʼs DS Collective performance company will present “Spectrum: The Colours of Life,” a vibrant dance journey exploring how colour reflects our emotions.

DanceSyndrome presents EXPRESS ’26 Act 1 will bring together performances from DanceSyndrome’s DS Youth performance collective and group pieces…

17/04/2026

An opportunity for anyone wanting to gain knowledge and understanding about child sexual exploitation including the different forms of abuse, the grooming process, what prevents a child or young person from disclosing and positive strategies, helpful resources and information.
This training day is offered at a reduced of £60 per person which includes a CPD Certificate and Resource pack.
No Whispers CIC
Tuesday 19th and 26th May 6.00 - 8.30 p.m.
OneCoWork, Winkley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ

This is a 2-session course. Your booking covers Tuesday 19th May AND Tuesday 26th May.CONTEXTThe Government’s Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Progress Update, April 2025, identifies how the scale of child sexual abuse is truly staggering as children make up only 20% of the population but are the victi...

15/04/2026

Opportunity to use costumes for community group sessions 🌟
Jackie Haynes will be exhibiting costumes from her former fancy dress hire shop between 8th and 30th May at Birley Studios.

If you run a community group and would enjoy access to the costumes, you are invited to run one of your group sessions at Birley Studios. During the session, the gallery will be closed to the public and Jackie will facilitate use of the costumes.

The exhibition will feature the costumes, new artwork and an archive telling the story of Jackie’s fancy dress hire shop, House of Haynes.

For more information, please email [email protected]