Long Preston community fundraiser and craft events set for February

A coffee and bacon butty morning to raise funds for Long Preston’s churchyard mowing team will be held at the village hall on February 7, and craft therapy sessions run on Fridays from 10:30am to noon.

Long Preston will host a fundraiser at the village hall on February 7. The event begins at 10am with coffee and bacon butties to raise money for the churchyard mowing team. The village also offers several regular activities through the week for different age groups and needs. Venues include the village hall and the Methodist Church, which will host the over-50s coffee and cake events from February. Key details: - Fundraiser: coffee and bacon butty morning at the village hall on February 7 from 10am, to raise funds for the churchyard mowing team; all are welcome. - Regular gatherings: from February the Methodist Church will host over-50s coffee and cake events; during term time a free playgroup runs on Mondays from 10am to 11:30am with refreshments for carers and children, and the option to borrow toys, books and equipment for a week. Starting at 1pm on the same day in autumn, winter and spring months, a warm space and lunch club provides a two-course meal for £3, with takeaways available. - Exercise class: Strong and Steady meets on Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. The chair-based class is led by qualified instructor Jo Wulf, focuses on muscle, joint and balance work, and costs £5 per session. - Community café: opens once a month on a Thursday between 1:30pm and 3:30pm, aimed at people who are unable to leave their homes due to health reasons or carer responsibilities. - Craft sessions: craft therapy is held on Fridays from 10:30am to noon and includes activities such as sewing, knitting, crochet, tapestry and card making. - Village noticeboard and recycling: the Long Preston post office covered area serves as a noticeboard, book swap and a recycling point for Craven Wildlife Support Group with allocated boxes for items including printer ink cartridges, stamps, coins and notes, watches and jewellery, mobile phones, tablets and cameras, games consoles, satnavs and MP3 players. Organisers can be reached via Annette on 01729840095. Summary: These scheduled events provide fundraising and ongoing social spaces for residents across Long Preston and offer a mix of support, exercise and creative activities. The fundraiser is scheduled for February 7 and weekly and monthly activities continue; further information is available from Annette on 01729840095.