Community Engagement

The Community Engagement Team for Preston City Council; updating you on community events and opportunities to get involved.

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

⭐ The Household Support Fund doesn't just help individuals and families in need. It also helps community projects provide services to help individuals and families in the community.

🔗 Read more about the scheme and available support:
https://t.co/ZqR08SODAK

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

📢 Household Support Fund is now open for applications from residents of #Preston. This is a discretionary support scheme that can help with energy costs, buying food & other household essential.

📹 https://t.co/pPN83Jalgb

Apply ➡️ https://t.co/ewDD3hxt4T

#HelpForHouseholds

[Preston Wellfest @PrestonWellfest]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re supporting @mentalhealth to get everyone moving more for their mental health.

Get involved by sharing your #MomentsForMovement.

Find out more at https://t.co/zAxDyb1MQ3

@prestoncouncil @LancashireCC @LSCft_CRoots

[Preston Wellfest @PrestonWellfest]

Two weeks to go till our Community Health and Wellbeing Fair.

Please help spread the word by reposting this, so we can get the word out to as many people as possible.

@prestoncouncil @visitpreston @BBCLancashire @leponline @LSCft_CRoots @PrestonComNet

[Mind @MindCharity]

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 🎉

If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

💚 It’s MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with movement as this years’ theme.

Movement & spending time outside is important for our mental health and #Preston is blessed with greenspaces, nature reserves, walks & trails to keep active.

Keep moving in Preston 👇https://t.co/z98PhoKhvw

[Preston Wellfest @PrestonWellfest]

Are you over 50 in Preston? Then how about joining this FREE event on the 26th March, that combines wellbeing and entertainment with lunch!
Come along and make new friends! Booking essential.
@blogpreston @BBCLancashire @prestoncouncil @CGAPreston @visitpreston @ACCentralLancs

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

Today it's #TimeToTalk about our mental health

Firstly, it's okay not to be okay
We all say 'Hi, alright?' & usually answer 'Yes, good thanks, you?'
But are you really okay?
💚Ask twice
💚Listen
💚Ask how you can help

Find support & organisations at the Help in Preston website

[Community CVS @CommunityCVS]

Our #PrestonVolunteers are seeking a new Coordinator to supercharge #volunteering in #Preston. More @ https://t.co/QL8zVdxwNI

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

📢Aged 8-25 years? Do you live in Preston? Have your say on your city to help us develop a Youth Strategy - deadline 29 February 2024

https://t.co/ziW9IEnZpk

#PrestonYouthHaveYourSay #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

[Preston Wellfest @PrestonWellfest]

Join us anytime between 10.00am and 3.30pm this Saturday.

Talk, create art, plant bulbs of hope, just be there!

#WSPD2023

@LetsGrowPreston @WeAreLSCFT @peer_talk @RRR_LUF

https://t.co/dk0kFjgPac

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

To raise awareness of world suicide prevention, come along to a special event at Preston's Bus Station between 10am and 3.30pm on Saturday 9 September, hosted by @PrestonWellfest

Read more...
https://t.co/1rkiq98UKm

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

If you're getting your GCSE results today, this is for you. #GCSEResults2023

[Disability Equality North West @DIsabilityNW]

Come join our Information Day!
22nd August 1.30-3.30pm
Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street, #Preston, PR1 7NB
Find out what local services are out there - that are available and accessible to you.

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

In celebration of #IWD23 we held a staff event & also invited female @prestonmarkets traders along with @WriterBeverleyA to speak about her book on Edith Rigby
The cake sale has so far raised over £113 for local women's refuges plus generous toy donations will really help

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

This week we'll be showcasing some #Preston case studies of our work with @CGAPreston on our Facebook page under the Making Homes from Houses scheme as part of #EmptyHomesWeek2023

In the meantime, find out more on our website:
https://t.co/ILXXJ1rhxA

[Friends of Billington Lodge and Grange Park 🍃💚🍃 @grange_friends]

We're starting #GBSpringClean a bit early on Friday 3 March. Join us 10am-11am for the first of our monthly litter picks in Grange Park. Meet at The Hub.
#LitterHeroes #LoveWhereYouLive 💚
Register with @prestoncouncil or just turn up on the day.👇
https://t.co/8wajG5U2vZ

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

In remembrance of the many lives lost in the recent devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a moments silence and reflection took place at a vigil this evening on Preston Flag Market.

To donate visit https://t.co/4d5GVp2GuM

[Friends of Billington Lodge and Grange Park 🍃💚🍃 @grange_friends]

🌳 Live or work in or around Ribbleton, Preston?
💚 Come along to our meeting on Saturday 11 February and tell us what you want from our local park.
🌳 Want to make a difference?
💚 Volunteer as much or as little time as you can spare to make the most of our park.