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.
Sport, culture & leisure
Have Your Say – Leisure Review
Published on Friday 2 October 2015 at 3:19 pm
People are urged to make their voice during the public consultation which is taking place as part of the Blackburn with Darwen Council’s review of its leisure and swimming pool services.
Filed under: Consultation | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Leisure Review
Green fingered residents meet the Mayor
Published on Friday 18 September 2015 at 1:48 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, met with keen gardeners from Turton Tower to congratulate them on a recent accolade.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Turton Tower
Guided tours were just the ticket
Published on Friday 18 September 2015 at 12:52 pm
Costumed guides led visitors through the story of Blackburn’s hidden past on vintage buses at this year’s Blackburn Heritage Festival.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Heritage Festival | guided tours
Junior clog dancers are stars of the festival
Published on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 3:59 pm
Pupils from St. Thomas’ school in Blackburn took centre stage at the Blackburn Heritage Festival last weekend (12 and 13 September) after completing their training as the town’s new clog dancing troupe.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Clog Dancers
What’s on 21st September to 27th September 2015
Published on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 9:16 am
Events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 21st September 2015 to Sunday, 27th September 2015
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Sewing Bee star has Blackburn Heritage Festival buzzing
Published on Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 10:50 am
Fashion designer Patrick Grant was greeted by fans of the BBC Great British Sewing Bee programme at the Blackburn Heritage Festival when he was in town to open a museum of sewing machines at Hobkirk.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Hobkirks | Patrick Grant | Sewing
What’s on 14th September to 20th September 2015
Published on Thursday 10 September 2015 at 3:54 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 14th September 2015 to Sunday 20th September 2015.
Festival highlights at farewell celebration
Published on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at 11:29 am
A festival farewell party is being planned for the close of the Blackburn Heritage Festival on Friday, 18 September.
Filed under: Blackburn Heritage Festival | King George's Hall
A big year for Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Monday 7 September 2015 at 3:16 pm
This year will be one of the biggest and most important in Blackburn with Darwen’s history thanks to a series of innovative projects that will strengthen the borough’s position in the North West, says Tom Flanagan, the Council’s Executive Director Place.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | blackburn sports and leisure centre | Cathedral Quarter | Fab Lab | Tom Flanagan
What’s on 7th September to 13th September 2015
Published on Friday 4 September 2015 at 10:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 7th September 2015 to Sunday 13th September 2015
Don’t forget it’s the Blackburn Heritage Festival 12th -13th September & also, Heritage Open Days in Blackburn & Darwen 10th to 13th September.
Community Living Rooms re-open
Published on Thursday 3 September 2015 at 1:28 pm
The Community Living Room re-opens its doors at three libraries in Blackburn with Darwen this September.
Filed under: Community Living Rooms | Councillor | Damian Talbot | library
New Sky Rides announced
Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 2:37 pm
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across Lancashire, has announced a second phase of brand new rides as part of their exciting Sky Ride Local programme.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Phil Riley | Sky Rides
What’s on 31st August to 6th September 2015
Published on Thursday 27 August 2015 at 12:24 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015 to Sunday 6th September 2015
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
‘Frozen’ fun day in Darwen
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 12:13 pm
Elsa from smash hit movie Frozen and Snow White will bring Disney fun to a community day at Darwen Valley Community Centre at Sudellside.