What’s on Monday, 2nd November 2015 to Sunday, 8th November 2015
Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 3:34 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 2nd November 2015 to Sunday, 8th November 2015.
Monthly Archives: October 2015
100 up for Dementia Friends leader
Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 11:48 am
A Blackburn with Darwen Council worker has excelled in providing support to a scheme that assists people to develop an understanding of dementia and help those living with it in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: dementia friends
Cobbles and cobwebs at community centre
Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 11:07 am
A SPOOKTACULAR event with a celebrity guest is taking place at Greenfield Community Centre.
Peter Gunn aka Brian Packham from Coronation Street, will be opening the Hallowe’en bash, which will run between 12 noon and 3pm on October 31.
Filed under: Coronation Street | Councillor | Greenfield Community Centre | Halloween | Julie Gunn | Konrad Tapp
Concerns grow for missing Darwen man
Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 8:27 am
Concerns are growing for the welfare of a man missing from Lower Darwen for almost three weeks.
Filed under: brian lonsdale | Darwen
War memorial rededicated to pay tributes to Blackburn’s fallen
Published on Wednesday 28 October 2015 at 11:59 am
A war memorial to those who died in World War I will take pride of place in Blackburn’s new town centre Cathedral Quarter development.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Cathedral Quarter
Council thanks community group for support on Remembrance Sunday
Published on Wednesday 28 October 2015 at 10:52 am
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has thanked community groups and volunteers who are supporting the borough’s Remembrance week events.
Free Wi-Fi will soon be available in all Blackburn with Darwen libraries
Published on Tuesday 27 October 2015 at 12:21 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries has won funding to install free access to Wi-Fi for all visitors in each of its libraries.
Hurray for Henry
Published on Tuesday 27 October 2015 at 12:12 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council apprentice Henry Clark has won a national competition to be named Apprentice of Year.
Filed under: Apprentice | Apprenticeship | awards
Council welcomes investment
Published on Monday 26 October 2015 at 11:35 am
Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Regeneration, has welcomed news of a proposed £84.4m deal between Hong Kong-based Netdragon Websoft and Blackburn company Promethean World Plc.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Phil Riley | regeneration
Sharing lives is a big success
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 3:18 pm
A Blackburn woman has told how her family has been transformed through Blackburn with Darwen Councils Shared Lives programme
Rachel Ryan offers support to Faye, who has learning difficulties, as a Shared Lives carer, a scheme which provides vulnerable adults the chance to live with families or individuals who can offer support and encouragement so that they can live as independently as possible.
Filed under: Councillor | Mustafa Desai | Shared Lives
Remember the fallen
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 1:18 pm
Remembrance services are being held around the borough in November to commemorate the lives lost in the two world wars and other conflicts.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Remembrance services
Adoption boost for borough with new partnership
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 1:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining up with other local authorities to form a single adoption agency – further helping children to find their families.
Filed under: adoption | Councillor | Maureen Bateson | partnership
Busy week for the Mayor
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 1:07 pm
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend the Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chamber on Tuesday by the Deputy Mayor, to attend the Mayor of Chorley’s ‘At Home’ at Astley Hall on Thursday along with the Mayoress, and finally to attend A Forum on ‘Britain & South Asia – The quest for Sustainable Peace’ at the Lal Qila Restaurant in Manchester on Friday.
Preparation ahead of East Lancs derby
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 1:04 pm
People in Blackburn are being advised they could see some disruption this weekend as a large policing operation will be in place for the East Lancashire derby.
Filed under: derby | Ewood Park | football
Health bosses back national call on sugar
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 12:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses have backed a national call to reduce the public’s sugar intake.
Stoptober enters final straight
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 10:41 am
Stoptober might be entering the final straight but there’s still time to sign up and get help to go smokefree!
What’s on Monday, 26th October 2015 to Sunday, 1st November 2015
Published on Friday 23 October 2015 at 10:31 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th October 2015 to Sunday, 1st November 2015
It’s Half Term & Halloween next week and there are lots of activities & events throughout the Borough to keep everyone entertained!
Tasty treats to promote fostering
Published on Thursday 22 October 2015 at 1:46 pm
A special event was held at Tunstill’s Bakery in Darwen to let people know all about the benefits of fostering.
Filed under: Councillor | fostering | Let's Foster | Maureen Bateson
Pop superstars to switch on Darwen Christmas Lights
Published on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at 3:59 pm
Boyband Union J will be lighting up Darwen as they officially launch Christmas in the town.
Filed under: Christmas Lights Switch On | Councillor | Darwen | Stephanie Brookfield | Union J
Dangers of ‘legal highs’ focus for new animation
Published on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at 9:36 am
A new animation has been produced to warn young people about the dangers of taking so-called ‘legal high’ drugs.
Leisure Review Public Meetings
Published on Tuesday 20 October 2015 at 3:51 pm
Public meetings have been organised for anybody interested in the future of leisure provision in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | leisure
Hive sews seeds of business growth
Published on Tuesday 20 October 2015 at 10:54 am
Business leaders got together to mark a new direction for the Hive business network.
The Hive which has over 250 members was launched as a Community Interest Company at a special event held at King Georges Hall.
Filed under: Hive | HIVE network | Patrick Grant
‘Eat Well, Move More, Shape Up’ Public consultation Survey
Published on Monday 19 October 2015 at 2:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council would like your views to identify priorities for action in relation to Physical Activity, Food and Nutrition, and Healthy Weight – including overweight/obesity and underweight.
Filed under: public health
Let’s Adopt supports national search for homes for four year-olds
Published on Monday 19 October 2015 at 10:39 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting National Adoption Week’s 2015 theme – Too old at four?
Filed under: adoption | Councillor | Maureen Bateson | national adoption week
Have fun, dance and get fit!
Published on Friday 16 October 2015 at 2:06 pm
A new way to exercise is here – Bangra’cize.
The dance-based classes are held at Bangor Street Community Centre every Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and cost £2 per session.
Filed under: Bangor Street Community Centre | dance | Exercise
Effective Advertising? Don’t just take our word for it
Published on Friday 16 October 2015 at 11:41 am
The bus shelters across Blackburn with Darwen have been a big hit for raising awareness of events, campaigns and helping businesses thrive.
Filed under: Advertising
Out and about with the Mayor
Published on Friday 16 October 2015 at 9:40 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week receive a visit by Ashleigh Primary School Council on Monday, to receive a visit by St Gabriel’s Beaver Group on Tuesday, to attend the opening of Brookhouse Early Years Unit, Whalley Street, also to attend the Launch of the Poppy Appeal along side the Mayoress on Friday and finally to attend the Blackburn Music Society performance of ELIJAH at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday along side the Mayoress.
Savile Row designer to revive Blackburn’s textile industry
Published on Thursday 15 October 2015 at 3:18 pm
Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant has announced expansion plans after buying historic clothing company Cookson and Clegg on Shadsworth Business Park.
Filed under: Blackburn
Council welcomes town centre investment
Published on Thursday 15 October 2015 at 10:44 am
Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Regeneration and senior deputy leader of the Council, and Deputy Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Hussain Akhtar, were invited to help open the revamped McDonald’s in Blackburn town centre.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | McDonald's | Phil Riley
Big clean up for Blackburn park
Published on Thursday 15 October 2015 at 10:36 am
Suitcases and car parts were just a few of the items collected in a mass clean up at a Blackburn’s Roe Lee Park.
Filed under: Councillor | Phil Riley | Roe Lee Park | Your Call
Let off steam this Sunday!
Published on Wednesday 14 October 2015 at 3:45 pm
Visitors will be able to browse an impressive display of eight vintage steam vehicles on King William Street as part of the Blackburn BID’s Steam Sunday event on October 18.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Councillor | Phil Riley | Steam Sunday
Cancer project marks major milestone
Published on Wednesday 14 October 2015 at 1:43 pm
A partnership to radically transform cancer care in the area is celebrating its first anniversary by exceeding expectations and securing further funding.
Filed under: macmillan MCIP ELHT
What’s on Monday, 19th October 2015 to Sunday, 25th October 2015
Published on Wednesday 14 October 2015 at 9:59 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th October 2015 to Sunday, 25th October 2015.
Filed under: events
Next phase of essential safety work at Griffin Lodge begins
Published on Wednesday 14 October 2015 at 9:59 am
The detailed safety and investigatory work is set to start at a fire damaged historic mansion house in Blackburn.
Filed under: Andy Kay | Councillor | Griffin Lodge
Students the focus of organ donation campaign
Published on Tuesday 13 October 2015 at 12:50 pm
An award-winning local project brought its organ donation campaign to Witton Park Academy in Blackburn recently.
Filed under: Baiter Sehat | One Voice
Spooky half-term fun at sports camps
Published on Tuesday 13 October 2015 at 11:59 am
Give your children an active, fun and spooky October half term with a week of healthy activities at a special Halloween themed sports camp.
Success for safety campaign
Published on Tuesday 13 October 2015 at 11:57 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Northern Marketing Awards 2015 with the campaign ‘Fallstop’.
Council takes action against environmental crime
Published on Monday 12 October 2015 at 3:44 pm
Six successful prosecutions have continued Blackburn with Darwen Council’s drive to tackle rubbish dumping and fly-tipping in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | environment | fly tipping | Jim Smith | prosecutions | rubbish
Selfie drive raises awareness of live-saving equipment
Published on Friday 9 October 2015 at 12:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to ‘snap a selfie’ to raise awareness of life-saving heart equipment.
Filed under: defibrilators
What’s on Monday, 12th October 2015 to Sunday, 18th October 2015
Published on Friday 9 October 2015 at 10:29 am
List of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen
Free bulky waste collections
Published on Friday 9 October 2015 at 10:04 am
Residents will have the opportunity to dispose of any of their ‘bulky’ domestic rubbish free of charge this Saturday, October 10
Staff and caged vehicles will be on hand at locations throughout the morning, as the Council’s free Saturday morning bulky waste collection scheme returns.
Filed under: bulky waste | Councillor | free collection | Jim Smith
Former Blackburn MP to be awarded ‘Freedom of the Borough’
Published on Thursday 8 October 2015 at 2:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has agreed to award its highest ceremonial honour to the town’s former Member of Parliament, The Right Honourable Jack Straw.
Filed under: Councillor | Freedom of the Borough | Jack Straw | Mike Lee | Mohammed Khan
National Highways & Transport Survey the Public’s voice
Published on Thursday 8 October 2015 at 12:59 pm
The public’s views on Blackburn with Darwen’s Highways and Transport services will again be compared with others across the country, thanks to the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey.
Filed under: Highways | Phil Riley
Busy week for the Mayor
Published on Thursday 8 October 2015 at 11:46 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend Ashleigh Primary School, to receive a visit by Copenhagen Temple, Salvation Army Band, to attend the Salvation Army Band Concert at the Westholme School Theatre along with the Mayoress on Monday, Deputy Mayor to attend the opening of refurbished McDonald’s on Wednesday, will attend Blackburn College Higher Education Graduation along side the Mayoress on Thursday, to receive a visit by Leamington Road, Scout Group along side the Mayoress on Friday and finally to attend Blackburn Sea Cadet Annual Trafalgar Dinner at Blackburn Cathedral along side the Mayoress on Saturday.
Proposals for a new state of the art 60 bed service in Darwen have been unveiled.
Published on Thursday 8 October 2015 at 11:21 am
The multimillion pound scheme is being developed by national social care charity Community Integrated Care in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council and other local partners
The care service is intended to be a specialist site for short term, rehabilitation stays, with some specialist dementia services and will be built on the former Council run Greenways site.
Campaign shows ‘legacy of love’
Published on Thursday 8 October 2015 at 9:29 am
East Lancashire Hospice patients are fronting a successful new campaign currently featuring in bus shelters across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: East Lancashire Hospice
Darwen venue for Executive Board
Published on Wednesday 7 October 2015 at 1:22 pm
A meeting of the Council’s Executive Board will be taking place in Darwen on Thursday
The majority of Blackburn with Darwen Council meetings are held at the Town Hall in Blackburn.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen | Executive board | Mohammed Khan
Free online support for mental health issues
Published on Wednesday 7 October 2015 at 11:15 am
If you’re experiencing a tough time at home or work or struggling with mental health issues, you can now access free online professional and peer support.
Make an impact with your advertising
Published on Tuesday 6 October 2015 at 10:35 am
How would you like to see your business advertised to thousands of people every day?
We have an opportunity at one of Blackburn’s main gateways to advertise your message and what’s more it’s free.
Filed under: Advertising
The stars come out for Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Tuesday 6 October 2015 at 10:29 am
The Blackburn BID (Business Improvement District) and Blackburn with Darwen Council have announced the date for this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On as Thursday, November 19 and a line-up of stars will be there to tempt all the family to the town centre for the party of the year.
Filed under: Alesha Dixon | Blackburn Bid | Christmas Lights Switch On | Ted Robbins