Published on Monday 24 February 2014 at 3:40 pm
A ‘Curiosity Shop’ is set to be unveiled on March 6 with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. After two rounds of successful taxidermy sessions hosted at Blackburn Museum and the Blackburn is Open pop up art centre, Nicola Hebson is opening her very own shop.Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | Councillor | events | Maureen Bateson | Wayne Hemmingway
Published on Friday 21 February 2014 at 4:40 pm
Events are being held through February and March in Blackburn and Darwen to let you know how to keep your house warm and your energy bills down.
Filed under: Care Network | Councillor | DASH | Decent and Safe Homes | events | handyman service | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 21 February 2014 at 3:00 pm
Blackburn Is Open is to launch a new network to help support the development of creative industries in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: arts | Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | Councillor | creativity | First Thursday | Maureen Bateson | Wayne Hemingway
Published on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:51 pm
Works begins this week on the Town Hall Street elevation of Blackburn Central Library.
Restoration of the Northgate side of the building is now well underway and the cladding will soon be taken off Town Hall Street.
Published on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:31 pm
Family craft events will once again take place at libraries within the borough this half term, and all are welcome.
Published on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:13 pm
This year will see the second Annual Blackburn with Darwen Memorial Service taking place on Sunday, March 2.
Filed under: cathedral | memorial | religion | remembrance
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 3:08 pm
Free health checks are available in Blackburn with Darwen to people aged between 35 and 74 who have a GP in the borough and have not already been diagnosed with a heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.
Filed under: health | health checks | heart disease
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 2:59 pm
A local second-hand bookshop has relocated to Blackburn Town Centre with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. Rebound has moved from its former base at Eanam to a new town centre location on Town Hall Street.Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | Bootstrap | charity
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 4:11 pm
Award winning Blackburn author Josephine Cox has kindly agreed to be a patron for Blackburn with Darwen’s library service.
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 4:05 pm
An open day is taking place on Saturday February 15 at Holy Trinity Church, with local businesses, community groups, volunteers and residents invited to find out about the buildings impressive history and architecture.
Filed under: buildings | church | community | Holy Trinity
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 2:00 pm
In aid of the Mayor’s Charity Bangor St Community Centre will be holding a family fun day.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | community centre | Councillor | fundraising | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Monday 10 February 2014 at 2:37 pm
Residents across Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to act fast as time is running out to join the People Power scheme which could help them save money off their energy bills.Filed under: electricity bills | money | power | saving
Published on Monday 10 February 2014 at 1:13 pm
Around 500 people signed up to the Dry January campaign in Blackburn with Darwen helping to make it a big success. Dry January was run by Alcohol Concern in conjunction with Blackburn with Darwen Council.Filed under: alcohol | Councillor | dry january | health | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 7 February 2014 at 6:34 pm
A man and woman have been ordered to pay a total of £1441.30 for failing to clear a build-up of household rubbish.
Filed under: bins | fly tipping | litter | prosecution | rubbish | waste
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 8:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is getting set to ‘Ramp Up The Red’ later this week.
The Council and other local groups from the borough are getting involved in the British Heart Foundation’s national fundraising day, taking place this Friday February 7, to raise awareness of all heart conditions with a host of events planned.
Filed under: charity | fundraising | health | heart disease
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 5:18 pm
Pleckgate Maths and Computing College has been placed into special measures by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
Filed under: inspection | OFSTED | Pleckgate | schools | special measures
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service has adopted the grave of a World War 1 soldier, which will be maintained and looked after by young people who the service is helping to rehabilitate. Based in Darwen Cemetery, the young people involved in the project have gained knowledge about the young soldier, whilst helping to maintain his grave and keep the surrounding area tidy.Filed under: Darwen | military | World War One Commemorations | youth service
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 10:51 am
New dates have been announced for the CONNECT mentoring sessions.
The free mentoring courses are for anyone based at a Blackburn with Darwen company who is in the role of mentor or mentee.
Filed under: car sharing | cycling | health | public transport | Test tag archive | transport | walking
