25/09/2026
A busy and memorable few weeks for Madam Mayor of Preston, celebrating community, culture, volunteering and innovation across the city.
The Mayor was delighted to attend the St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire Volunteers Celebration, recognising the dedication of the volunteers who provide invaluable support to patients and families. She also joined representatives at the West Lancashire Scouts AGM and celebrated the centenary of the Blackburn Diocese at St Cuthbert's Church in Fulwood, where families came together for a special day of festivities.
Other highlights included visiting the Intact Centre Heritage Open Day to meet trustees and staff and learn more about the organisation's work within the community and a Girlguiding North West volunteer event.
Madame Mayor attended to the opening of the swaminaryan temple in Paris as part of their Festival of Culture celebrations.
This all culminated with the exciting Encounter Festival which took place in Preston city centre last weekend. The Madam Mayor was pleased to welcome the Mayor of Recklinghausen and the Recklinghausen Youth Orchestra to Preston as part of the festival's Two Cities, One Symphony programme, celebrating the longstanding friendship between the twin cities through music and cultural exchange. She also attended the opening of The Harris' new Horrocks exhibition and joined residents and visitors for the spectacular torchlight procession, helping to mark another successful year for Preston's flagship arts and culture festival.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed the Madam Mayor this week and to all those who continue to make Preston such a vibrant, creative and caring city.