Supporting Local Heros

Preston Street Pastors perform an invaluable service in the City Centre and the St
Matthews area of Preston. From small army of about 50 volunteers, teams turn out
each weekend to provide support for the homeless and assistance to anyone in
distress. A group of Street Pastors patrol the streets in all weathers and have built up
an enviable reputation for their care for others. They are quite famous for handing
out Flip Flops to those who find their choice of footwear has not been the best for a
long night out! The Street Pastors care, listen and help people in need. But they also
provide hot drinks and snacks for those in need.
On one of the coldest nights of the year, The Mayor of Preston, Neil Darby, and his
Consort, Dan Leung, chose to spend time with a team of Street Pastors to witness
first hand what excellent work they do. They were also able to assist through the
evening and gain an even better understanding of the challenges faced.
On such a freezing night, the hot drinks and kind conversations were very welcome.
A simple but necessary comfort for those in need. The Street Pastors are also
famous for their supply of flip flops to those whose footwear was perhaps not the
best for a long night out!
Tim Horton from Preston Guild Lodge, based at Preston Masonic Hall, popped out to
visit the group and spend some time with them too. The prime purpose of Tim’s visit
was to present a cheque for £500 to the Street Pastors. Paul Blackett, the Street
Pastors Co-ordinator thanked Tim for the additional funding. Tis will help the Street
Pastors deliver even better services for those in need in Preston.