Preston Community Network

PCN represents & supports the #voluntary #community and #faith sector organisations within the City of #Preston

[Black Journals @blackJournals01]

American military police tried to impose a colour bar on an English village in 1943.

The village's three pubs responded by putting up signs reading: BLACK TROOPS ONLY. Bamber Bridge, Lancashire.

Black American soldiers were stationed there and the locals liked them. When the US Army asked the village to segregate its pubs, the publicans complied in the most English way available — by barring the white Americans instead.

On the night of 24 June 1943, white American MPs came to arrest a Black soldier at Ye Olde Hob Inn for a uniform infraction. British civilians and British soldiers in the pub intervened and told them to leave him alone.

It escalated into a night of shooting between Black GIs and American MPs. One Black soldier, William Crossland, was killed.

Dozens were court-martialed. British witnesses testified about the MPs' conduct, and sentences were reduced. The US Army quietly reorganised how MPs were deployed in the area.

An English village looked at American segregation, understood it immediately, and refused to host it.
The pub is still there. The sign is part of local legend.

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

A busy morning @SaharainPreston people got help and support in weekly job club and also got satisfied while attending Breakfast club.A massive thank you to all our partners @LCC @PCC @Jackyflynntod @JCP @DWP @MathewBrownLab

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

@saharainpreston people from deprived wards got the support for CVs and online job search,they also got chance to have free advise for energy bills.We are thankful to all our partners for their back to back support @PCC @LCC @ActiveLancs @JCP @DWPgovuk @pnecommunity

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

Last week's Coffee Afternoon welcomed the PNE team, who led an insightful discussion on the mind-body connection, understanding fatigue, and the benefits of wellbeing for ourselves and our families.
@ZafarC @nhs @pnecommunity @prestoncouncil @LancashireCC @JackieFlynnTod

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

At Sahara coffee afternoon group, we were delighted to welcome a speaker from Alzheimer's society, who explained why having a lasting power of attorney in place for health and finances is so important. Thank you for sharing such valuable information with our community.

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

Thanks to Sian for delivering an engaging yoga and gentle massage session last Thursday. Women benefited from mindful movement, relaxation techniques, and a positive opportunity to enhance their wellbeing while connecting with others in the community. #Coffeeafternoon #preston

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

🏐 What an amazing Saturday session! We had an incredible 14 girls attend netball this week, all working hard as they continue to train for our upcoming match. We can’t wait to see them put their skills into action on match day! 💪#netball

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

A wonderful volunteer Week celebration 🎉 @Saharainpreston our volunteers got certificates of appreciation for their hard work.We are thankful to all our partners @PCC @Prestonvolunteers @NHS @LCC @JCP @DWP

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

We were delighted to welcome @pnecommunity team for an engaging session on Blood Pressure Awareness. The team also led light exercises and shared valuable health information with everyone. Thank you to them for raising awareness and supporting our community.

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

9 girls attended a rock climbing session at West View better health leisure centre Preston this week. Great opportunity to build confidence, encourage teamwork and take part in a fun new challenge ✨💪

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

Sahara's coffee afternoon session group hosted a session run by Faz Patel from Lancashire fire and rescue service where women learned about fire and safety at home, understanding causes of fire and how to prevent them. Empowering knowledge, stronger communities, safer homes.

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

A fantastic session @saharainpreston for upskilling our service users to gain excellent training to step into work placement.We are thankful to all our speakers.A massive thank you to all partners @Prestonvolunteers @Pcc @Lcc @NHS @ICB @PrimaryCareNHS @macmillancancer

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

Last week at Coffee Afternoon, Dr. Shama Khan delivered an informative session raising awareness about osteoporosis, sharing valuable health tips on nutrition and demonstrating simple exercises to support bone health and reduce related concerns. @JackieFlynnTod @ZafarC

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

Doing better each week and getting ready for our upcoming match!! 💪

[Cllr. Zafar Coupland @ZafarC]

Information attached on the new Bin Day Collection in Deepdale it’s going to be Tuesday🗑️. #Preston City Council.

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

@saharainpreston Amazing health and cancer discipline events organised. An excellent chance for community ladies to learn about these health concerns.A massive thank you to all our speakers.A big thank you to all our partners @NHS @WORKWell @SpringNorth @Lcc @PCC

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

A tremendous event held @saharainpreston for our service users to meet the LCC Social Care Team. More than 200 people turned up.We are thankful to all our partners for their continuous support @LCC @Pcc @MatthewBrownLab @martynrolly @JackieFlynnTod @NHS

[Cllr. Zafar Coupland @ZafarC]

Deepdale Pact Meeting today issues raised by residents, with the police councillors parking, HMO ASB fly tipping street cleaning, cameras needed around streets parking . Updates from PCC Councillors. Upgrades improvements on Moor Park play area/Serpentine Lake

[Sahara Project Ltd @saharainpreston]

A fantastic opportunity to upskill our volunteers to get First Aid Training this morning @SaharainPreston.A big thank you to all our partners @Pcc @Lcc @Jcp @MatthewBrownLab @JackieFlynnTod

[Cllr. Zafar Coupland @ZafarC]

@martynrolly @MatthewBrownLab @prestonlabour Absolutely brilliant it will give so many people access to WiFi especially young people.