Published on Monday 30 April 2018 at 4:55 pm
Seven apprentice welders are proving that manufacturing is an art.
They have teamed up with London-based artist David Murphy to create sculptures which will be unveiled at the free National Festival of Making in Blackburn on May 12 and 13.
Filed under: Art in Manufacturing | David Murphy | National Festival of Making | WEC Group
Published on Monday 30 April 2018 at 3:32 pm
Blackburn Rovers fans are invited to celebrate with the newly promoted team at a special appearance at One Cathedral Square on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7th.
Published on Thursday 26 April 2018 at 2:03 pm
Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway talks about the success of the National Festival of Making in a new interview.
Filed under: National Festival of Making | Wayne Hemingway
Published on Wednesday 25 April 2018 at 3:55 pm
The Blackburn with Darwen library service has a new puppy mascot on the loose, and they are looking to give him/her a name.
Filed under: competition | Dog | library
Published on Tuesday 24 April 2018 at 2:52 pm
Wednesday, April 25th is the last day for people to apply for a proxy vote in the upcoming local elections.
Filed under: deadline | local election | proxy vote
Published on Monday 23 April 2018 at 4:16 pm
A warning has been issued after some people in Lancashire are reported to have received bogus calls from a fake bailiff demanding money.
Filed under: Action Fraud | bogus | Scam
Published on Monday 23 April 2018 at 3:34 pm
The Blackburn World War One soldiers were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery in battle and were remembered as two plaques were unveiled at Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | VC Plaque | Victoria Cross | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 23 April 2018 at 2:38 pm
A car park specially built to improve facilities for patients, visitors and staff at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital is now open.
Filed under: car park | East Lancashire Hospitals Trust | Old Bank Lane | Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Published on Monday 23 April 2018 at 1:46 pm
From reiki, Japanese yoga and meditation to first aid and food hygiene – there’s something for everyone in the council’s latest adult learning programme.
Filed under: Adult learning | Sayyed Osman
Published on Monday 23 April 2018 at 10:33 am
Aspiring engineers will be able to work on a virtual jet engine when a high-tech activity truck rolls into Blackburn.
Filed under: Festival of Making | MANTRA | University of Sheffield
Published on Friday 20 April 2018 at 4:33 pm
A carbon monoxide awareness workshop will take place at Blackburn Central Library on, Tuesday, May 1st
The event will start at 9.30 am finishing at 12.30pm and includes a free buffet lunch.
Published on Friday 20 April 2018 at 9:41 am
Synth pop pioneer Martyn Ware is appealing for people to share their memories and mementoes of the popular Blackburn nightclub Tony’s Empress Ballroom
Martyn, a founding member of both The Human League and Heaven 17, will use them to create a sound installation at the free National Festival of Making which takes place in the town centre on May 12 and 13.
Filed under: Martyn Ware | National Festival of Making | Tony's Empress Ballroom
Published on Thursday 19 April 2018 at 3:39 pm
New Craft and Vintage Fair to come to Darwen Market Square as part of Darwen Live
The Council is working with award winning Crafty Vintage to bring the Makers of Market Square craft and vintage fair to Darwen
It will take place on DarwenMarket and Market Square on Saturday, May 26th from 10am until 4pm.
Published on Thursday 19 April 2018 at 10:27 am
Two brave Blackburn World War One heroes will be remembered in a special ceremony in April.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Victoria Cross | World War One Commemorations
Published on Wednesday 18 April 2018 at 12:44 pm
Check out new apprenticeships at Blackburn with Darwen Council at an open evening this April.
An information evening is taking place in Darwen with our managers showcasing the roles they have on offer.
Filed under: Apprenticeship Week 2018 | Blackburn | Darwen | Harry Catherall | open evenings
Published on Wednesday 18 April 2018 at 11:13 am
Today – Wednesday, April 18 – is the last day for people to apply for a postal vote in the upcoming local elections.
Filed under: last chance | local election | postal vote
Published on Tuesday 17 April 2018 at 10:09 am
The Chase is on for Hussain Mulla who has landed a place on the hit quiz show.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Hussain Mulla | The Chase
Published on Monday 16 April 2018 at 2:47 pm
Inter Madrassah Organisation (IMO) is presenting its first ever community celebration of international vegetarian food.
The free event is open to vegetarians, doubters, meat eaters and the ‘not-so-sure’.
Published on Monday 16 April 2018 at 11:55 am
Dig out your dancing shoes to get fit, have fun and raise money for a good cause.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Leisure Centre | East Lancashire Hospice
Published on Friday 13 April 2018 at 4:15 pm
There are just days left for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.
Filed under: local election | Register to vote
Published on Friday 13 April 2018 at 4:05 pm
People are being urged to help Blackburn Cathedral secure almost £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to reveal its hidden heritage by completing a short on-line survey.
Filed under: Blackburn Carer's Service | Heritage Lottery Fund
Published on Friday 13 April 2018 at 3:26 pm
Commission a portrait of your pet, cook up a storm using surplus supermarket food destined for the bin or feast on the finest locally-sourced street food.
Filed under: Festival of Making | King George's Hall
Published on Friday 13 April 2018 at 12:57 pm
The search is on for the borough’s outstanding volunteers who go the extra mile to help others.
Filed under: Community CVS | Volunteers' Week
Published on Thursday 12 April 2018 at 10:21 am
Sahera Patel is a female British Muslim, teacher and public speaker, born in Bolton will be speaking at Blackburn Library this April as part of World Book Night.
Published on Wednesday 11 April 2018 at 3:22 pm
The Gas Safe Charity is delivering a free carbon monoxide awareness workshop at Blackburn Central Library on 1st May 2018, 10am – 1pm.
Published on Tuesday 10 April 2018 at 3:39 pm
The second year of a groundbreaking partnership between artists and leading manufacturers to produce unique commissions is set to return to this year’s National Festival of Making.
Filed under: Festival of Making
Published on Tuesday 10 April 2018 at 1:55 pm
A Blackburn charity needs your vote so it can help people to learn vital money skills.
Filed under: Inter Madrassah Organisation | NatWest | Skills and Opportunities Fund
Published on Friday 6 April 2018 at 3:20 pm
A renowned theatre producer and artist is calling out to communities in Blackburn and Darwen to help contribute to ‘The Making of a South Asian Wedding’ as part of the National Festival of Making.
Filed under: Festival of Making | FOM | National Festival of Making
Published on Friday 6 April 2018 at 2:04 pm
Channel 4’s ‘Location, Location, Location’ is coming to Lancashire to film their new series.
Property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer will be helping people find their dream home this spring / summer, 2018.
Published on Thursday 5 April 2018 at 1:23 pm
When a person has a cardiac arrest, there are a few vital minutes to save them!
Published on Thursday 5 April 2018 at 11:04 am
International circus company Vaiven Circo Danza are set to perform their acclaimed ‘Do Not Disturb’ street show for the first time outside London when they visit Blackburn next month.
Published on Wednesday 4 April 2018 at 3:33 pm
Performance Poet Dominic Berry to perform his latest poetry as part of Darwen Live
Wednesday 30th May 2018, 1pm, Darwen Market Annex, Tickets are FREE!
