Whats on in Blackburn with Darwen: 16 – 22 February
Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 4:51 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th February to Sunday, 22nd February 2015.
Sport, culture & leisure
Panto season success in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 4:21 pm
A busy pantomime season across the borough saw attendances increase at both King Georges Hall and Darwen Library Theatre
The production of Snow White at King George’s Hall saw an increase in audiences of 10.6% on the 2013 production of Cinderella, and an increase of over 28% from 2012.
Olympic freestyle swimmer Rebecca Adlington set to open Blackburn’s new sports centre
Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:26 pm
Olympic freestyle swimmer Rebecca Adlington is set to open Blackburn’s new £13.5m Sports and Leisure Centre in March.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn College | blackburn sports and leisure centre | Councillor | Kate Hollern | Leader
Open day to celebrate new look library
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 4:45 pm
Blackburn Central Library is hosting a special open day to commemorate the end of its £2m restoration.
Become a British Cycling Ride Leader
Published on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 1:31 pm
British Cycling is on the hunt for new Rider Leaders to help inspire more people in Lancashire to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun.
Filed under: British Cycling Ride Leader | cycling
Have your say on the future of community libraries: February 11th 2015
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 10:53 am
As part of a consultation on the future delivery of community libraries in Blackburn with Darwen, a further public meeting is being held at Livesey Library.
Filed under: library | Livesey Library
Debate and Discuss Magna Carta at Blackburn Cathedral
Published on Monday 2 February 2015 at 4:28 pm
Blackburn Cathedral will host lectures to mark the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of one the most important document in the development of Western Civilisation.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Magna Carta
Interactive exhibition celebrates art of gaming
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 4:07 pm
Retro games art exhibition Pixel Lust returns for a second time with new levels and even higher scores.
Filed under: Art | Blackburn is Open | exhibition | Pixel Lust
Whats on in Blackburn with Darwen: 26 January – 8 February
Published on Monday 26 January 2015 at 9:58 am
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26 January to Sunday, 8 February 2015.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | events | Visit Blackburn | what's on
Lot of laughs at Darwen Comedy night
Published on Wednesday 21 January 2015 at 1:35 pm
2015 sees a new night of stand-up comedy come to Darwen Library Theatre.
The first night on Saturday, January 31 sees Lancashire favourite Dan Nightingale join The Now Show’s Mitch Benn, BBC New Comedy Award Winner Steve Bugeja and MC Martin Mor.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Library Theatre | leisure
Help your children have an active and fun February half term!
Published on Thursday 15 January 2015 at 3:44 pm
The Sports Development February Multi Sports Camp is now open for bookings
Those taking part in February half term’s will enjoy Cricket, Women’s Football, Athletics, Netball and Rugby World Cup Events and we want your child to join us in celebrating with a special World Cup themed sports camp!
Filed under: half term | leisure | schools | Witton Park Arena
Boost for disability sport in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 3:40 pm
Swimming Pool access has been improved for people in the borough with disabilities.
Darwen Leisure Centre is launching a new poolside lift to help those with mobility problems get into the pool.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen Leisure Centre | Sport England
Free creative workshops for over 50s
Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 3:49 pm
The New Year offers new opportunity, as Blackburn, Darwen and Mill Hill libraries launch a Community Living Room programme with free creative workshop sessions.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | Community Living Room | Darwen library | library | Mill Hill Library
New athletics track is now open
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:19 pm
The new refurbished £320,000 athletics track has opened at Witton Country Park.
Members of Blackburn Harriers braved the cold to be the first to use the upgraded facility which was funded by a Sport England Inspired Facilities grant of £150,000 and £170,000 from Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: athletics | Blackburn Harriers Athletics Club | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Witton | Witton Park Arena
Darwen Leisure Centre Open Day raising money for East Lancashire Hospice
Published on Friday 12 December 2014 at 2:26 pm
Looking to kick start your New Year fitness to get rid of those festive pounds and make pounds for a good cause?
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen Leisure Centre | East Lancashire Hospice | leisure