Monthly Archives: June 2018

30 Day Weight Loss Challenge

Published on Tuesday 19 June 2018 at 9:56 am

Following the success of the challenge earlier this year, our 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge is returning

Sessions will be taking place at:

Wednesday, June 20th at Darwen Leisure Centre

Thursday, June 21st at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre

The course is £15 per person and includes a two hour diet and nutrition workshop which offers advice on understanding weight loss and mythbusting.

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Basic IT courses

Published on Thursday 14 June 2018 at 12:13 pm

Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering FREE IT courses from July – September.

The courses are open to anyone over the age of 16 and ideal for those who are new to computers or wish to brush up on their knowledge.

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Summer Fun Day at Roe Lee Park

Published on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 3:20 pm

Come on down to Roe Lee Park for a family fun-filled day.

The friends of Roe Lee Park summer fun day will take place Saturday, July 21st

The fun day will kick off from 12pm and will end at 4pm.

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National Bike week

Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 2:10 pm

Get your wheels pumped up and gears at the ready and cycle for National Bike Week to be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes!

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Former restaurant owner fined

Published on Thursday 7 June 2018 at 4:22 pm

A former restaurant owner has been fined £5,840 and banned from managing a food business after inspectors found filthy conditions at Guide Village Cantonese.

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The Songaminute Man

Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 3:34 pm

Local author Simon McDermott will be talking about his book The Songaminute Man at Blackburn Library on June 20th

Simon will be talking about how he found a unique way for him and his father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013 to connect again by doing carpool karaoke.

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National Bookstart Week

Published on Friday 1 June 2018 at 2:27 pm

Blackburn with Darwen libraries is inviting you to come and celebrate National Bookstart week!

The theme for this year is called Bird Boogie and you will be able to get a free copy of ‘A Busy Day for Birds’ book by Lucy Cousins along with other goodies to take home.

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