We had a great time at our latest Wellbeing Walk, this time around Miller Park, Preston. The flowers that attendees are holding were an activity we held on-the-day, as February 17th is, annually, Random Acts of Kindness Day; walkers as part of the group were encouraged to give out flowers to those in the park…
On Saturday 28th September, Preston Pride returns to the city centre! Featuring the annual Pride Parade, live entertainment, and a day of Recognition, Celebration & Support of our LGBT+ community. The event will take place from 10am to 4pm. For all updates building up to the event, please feel free to visit Preston Pride’s website…
“We were really pleased when Radio 2 got in touch to engage with us about access to the #R2InThePark Festival coming to Preston and I have to say I think they did a great job, we know not everyone will be happy but there was just over 70’000 visitors over the 3 days of which…
Check out our recent photos from our August’s Monthly Monday Walk and TryTheTrain Trip #1. We went from Preston to Wigan, and back together. The Ticket Machine was one of the objects we saw and chatted about whilst at Museum of Wigan Life recently, and it’s a great example of every-day items potentially being a barrier for disabled people, but also items being created like this to make modern life processes faster than in years gone by.
We had a great day enjoying the Safety in the Summer event held at the Fabulous MET Tent… and the sun was shining for us too! A big Thankyou to all the organisations who supported us : Lancashire Community Police, Health Watch, Kate Billington Safety standards, Caritas Care. Speakers from LCC Health Protection service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Renaissance who arrived in their little bus Patricia. Here’s some photos from the day…
Preston Mela has long been a key event in the south Asian community and the locals calendar here in Preston. We really enjoyed talking to everyone and giving out information about our Safety First Project and our other support services, as well as being a great chance to ask members of the south Asian community what activities they want to see in our new hub! Thanks as always to our amazing volunteers & Big Lottery and Preston City Council for funding! Here’s some photos from the event!
Our next Meet the Medics event is on Tuesday the 27th of February from 1pm – 3pm at The Foxton Centre, Units 10/12, Oakham Court, Preston, PR1 3XP Everyone is welcome, bring a friend. Meet 3rd year UCLan medical students, who want to hear from disabled people where you can discuss your life experiences of…
We’re holding our next Staying Safe at Home event on Tuesday the 6th February 2024, from 09:30am to 11:30am at Disability Equality, 103 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BS. From being clutter-free to staying scam-free with Ash and Faz. Light Refreshments will be available. Everybody is welcome, no need to book – just turn up. Click…
Monday 22nd January 2024 from 1pm – 3pm (Committee Room A). Preston Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 2RL This is a FREE event with no booking required. Art supplies will be provided. If you have any access requirements please contact: Matthew Dunn on 01772 558863 or email matthew@disability-equality.org.uk
Holocaust Memorial Day with Friendship Friday Pop in for a cuppa and find out more about Holocaust Memorial Day Friday 26th January at Disability Equality NW, 103 Church Street, Preston PR1 3BS Everyone is welcome – bring a friend. Contact us: Telephone 01772 558863 Text 07841 017472 Email safetyfirst@disability-equality.org.uk
