Festive fun does have a more serious side

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Subscribe Dec 6, 2021 Gillian Parkinson Editor Good evening, It’s good to see that the traditional Christmas spirit is alive and well again this year. Certainly, that is, in the case of the many Santa Dashes taking place around the county. Over the weekend, our photographers were out all over the patch covering this most enchanting of charity runs...with thousands of people dressed up as Father Christmas. Clearly this will have provided an economic boost for some of our fancy dress shops as well as a bit of fun for the passers-by who witnessed any of the action. Who could fail to smile at dozens of Santas running around, after all. But all of this festive fun does have a more serious side. All of these events have been raising much-needed cash for some of our best-loved charities, including local hospices. Last year was a difficult one for charities as their funding depends hugely on public support for these kinds of events and at that time most of us were locked down in our homes so many events didn’t go ahead. It’s great to see so many involved this year. Until next time, take care, Gillian Contact me at gillian.parkinson@jpress.co.uk Want to see fewer ads? Subscribers to the Lancashire Post get access to the ad-lite version of our website, which features 70% fewer ads and faster load times for a better experience. Find out more 23 pictures as Santa Dash takes over Preston Docks in aid of St Catherine's Hospice The Santa Dash at Preston Docks in aid of St Catherine's Hospice returned in style on Sunday. Still chance to donate: Widower shares his story about why St Catherine's Light Up A Life campaign is so important The St Catherine's Hospice Light Up A Life initiative continues throughout this month. Today a bereaved husband shares his gratitude for how the hospice supported his wife in her final days. 20 pictures as Santas take over Preston's Avenham Park for a very good cause Runners and joggers braved the bad weather to take on Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Avenham Park Cheeky Santa Dash on Saturday. Coronation Street star turns on Leyland's Christmas lights to begin festive season Leyland’s Christmas festivities got under way on Saturday - a week later than planned. Chorley and South Ribble Hospital lights up for Christmas after two-year Covid break For the first time in two years Chorley and South Ribble Hospital was able to hold its annual tradition of lighting the entrance with Christmas decorations. View more news

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