Published on Thursday 13 July 2023 at 2:16 pm
A new campaign for older people has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Called Ageing Well, it aims to help older people – as we all have good times throughout our lives – but as we get older, we do face new challenges.
Filed under: Age UK | Ageing Well | Brian Taylor | Councillor | Damian Talbot | mayor | mental health | older people | Parwaiz Ahktar | Vicky Shepherd | wellbeing
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the annual stop smoking campaign, Stoptober, which starts on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Active Lancashire | cigarettes | Councillor | Damian Talbot | quitting | stoptober | wellbeing
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 11:52 am
For Men’s Health Week, BwD Running Mayor Andrew Gardner shares how running has helped his health and wellbeing over the past few years, and why you might want to give it a try…
Andrew explains:
“Many moons ago when I was playing football in the Blackburn and Darwen combination league our old manager used to say:
When you move the ball, the picture changes.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | health and wellbeing | mens health | running mayor | wellbeing
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 1:52 pm
This year, Child Safety Week runs from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th June, with the theme ‘safety in mind’.
Filed under: child safety | wellbeing
Published on Monday 25 April 2022 at 10:48 am
BwD Chief Executive joins council staff fasting today to support an annual community cohesion campaign.
Teams of staff from across Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are set to observe a day of fasting, in a show of solidarity with their Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.
Published on Wednesday 9 February 2022 at 9:19 am
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week (February 7-13) and across Blackburn and Darwen young people have been making a difference for our communities’ wellbeing.
Filed under: Children's Mental Health Week | mental health | wellbeing | young people
Published on Monday 7 February 2022 at 12:14 pm
BwD have been awarded £30,000 by the Department for Transport (DfT) to develop a feasibility Study into piloting an Active Travel Social Prescribing project.
Filed under: active travel | dft | social prescribing | wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 11:03 am
Proposals to restore and extend Blackburn’s historic Griffin Lodge as a health and wellbeing centre for local people have been submitted to planners at the Council.
Filed under: Councillor | Griffin Lodge | health hub | NHS | Phil Riley | wellbeing
Published on Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 9:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council and its partners will put the 5 Ways to Wellbeing front and centre of a new five-week campaign launching on Monday, May 17.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | campaign | Dominic Harrison | health | wellbeing
Published on Monday 20 April 2020 at 9:53 am
“Let’s put our heads together.” That’s the message from Blackburn with Darwen Council as it launches a new campaign today (Monday, April 20) to support the mental health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents during the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: let's put our heads together | mental health | wellbeing
Published on Friday 19 January 2018 at 10:59 am
Blackburn Road Runners are once again hosting their annual 10k run starting and finishing on the athletics track at Witton Park Arena, Blackburn.
Published on Tuesday 5 December 2017 at 9:34 am
Pennine Lancashire has been chosen by Sport England as a pilot area to work with on a bold new approach to build healthier, more active communities across England.
Filed under: Pennine Lancashire | Sport England | wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 8:55 am
Even if you’ve never been on a bike before it’s never too late to start. The Witton Park Community Cycling club offers one to one instruction for adults and young people.
Filed under: Community Cycling Club | Cycle Centre | health and wellbeing | wellbeing | Witton Park
Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 1:18 pm
Two Lancashire organisations are to take part in a pioneering research project led by the University of York to evaluate new programmes aimed at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of children under two and their parents.
Filed under: Councillor | Frank Connor | wellbeing
Published on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 9:12 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a campaign to reduce falls after evidence showed they are the most common accident affecting people over 65.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | wellbeing
Published on Monday 6 October 2014 at 2:32 pm
Two Community Wellbeing Co-ordinators talk about the work they have done within the community.
Sonya Rustidge, whose role covers Blackburn West, and Jackie Cumpstey who works across Blackburn East, have enabled residents to get involved in activities such as coffee mornings, cookery sessions and tea dances, helping those who may feel isolated.
Filed under: community | isolation | wellbeing | Your Support Your Choice
