Booster Cushion Theatre presents ‘Little Red Riding Hood & Friends’
Published on Monday 20 August 2018 at 9:52 am
Grab your tickets for tomorrow’s show of the Little Red Riding Hood and Friends at Blackburn library.
Sport, culture & leisure
National Theatre Live: Julie
Published on Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 2:31 pm
Darwen Library Theatre will be showing a brand new production Julie, broadcasted live from the National Theatre this September.
1940’s Inspired Tea Dance at Darwen Market
Published on Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 11:15 am
Darwen Market will join the 1940’s day celebrations by hosting a tea dance in the Annexe.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Market | Tea Dance
An Evening with Ant Middleton
Published on Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 11:00 am
King Georges Hall is presenting an evening with adventurer, and TV presenter Ant Middleton this September.
Filed under: King George's Hall
Do you have what it takes for new gameshow?!
Published on Friday 3 August 2018 at 10:18 am
12 Yard Productions are looking for lively, intelligent and competitive people to take part in a new BBC One gameshow called Catchpoint.
Filed under: BBC | Paddy McGuinness | TV Show
easyCoffee heads to Darwen Leisure Centre
Published on Tuesday 31 July 2018 at 10:38 am
Coffee chain easyCoffee is set to continue its expansion across East Lancashire with a store at heart of Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen Leisure Centre | easyCoffee
Library reveals ‘pawsome’ new friend, Wordsworth!
Published on Thursday 26 July 2018 at 1:54 pm
Max Taylor age 7 from Blackburn had the pleasure of naming the new Blackburn with Darwen library mascot Wordsworth.
Filed under: Dog | library | Wordsworth
Artists make their mark on Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 24 July 2018 at 2:41 pm
Blackburn Open Walls returned this year with more mind blowing pieces of street art.
Blackburn Open Walls (BOW) is a collaboration between artists and Blackburn with Darwen Council, designed to bring communities together in conversation and creative inspiration, through street art.
Filed under: Blackburn Open Walls | BOW
Blackburn Cinema development update
Published on Thursday 19 July 2018 at 4:43 pm
Plans for a Blackburn Town Centre cinema complex were debated last night at a special meeting.
Filed under: Blackburn | Reel Cinema
Summer holiday activities for children
Published on Wednesday 18 July 2018 at 4:30 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries will be offering a range of activities and events throughout the holiday period to keep children entertained.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | library | summer holidays
A decade of success: Celebrating 10 years of re:fresh
Published on Tuesday 17 July 2018 at 11:10 am
Members of the public, volunteers and councillors and staff from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council took part in a celebratory walk in Darwen to mark 10 years of re:fresh.
Filed under: 10 year anniversary | Councillor | Damian Talbot | refresh
Jennifer Palmer – My Route To Publishing
Published on Wednesday 11 July 2018 at 4:32 pm
Local author Jennifer Palmer will be appearing at Darwen Library on Wednesday, July 18th at 3pm.
Get on your bike for the launch of the new Weavers Wheel cycle route
Published on Friday 22 June 2018 at 9:21 am
A one day cycling festival is being held to celebrate the launch of the Weavers Wheel, a new 26km cycling route encircling Blackburn town centre.
Filed under: cycling | Weavers Wheel
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!
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.
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.
Filed under: library | National Bookstart week
Tony’s Empress Ballroom
Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 1:42 pm
Pop legend Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware has opened the bolted doors of a former Blackburn ballroom for a unique exhibition.
Name the mascot competition
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
Show off your moves at hospice fundraiser
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
Help the cathedral land a lottery grant
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
Meet the author Sahera Patel
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.
Blackburn Market Easter Fun Day
Published on Tuesday 27 March 2018 at 10:09 am
Come along to Blackburn market on Saturday, 31st March for a free fun filled day for all the family to enjoy.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Easter
World Book Day
Published on Monday 26 February 2018 at 1:23 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are working in partnership with Booktrust celebrating World Book Day by giving away book tokens worth £1 each to children and young people under the age of 18.
Filed under: World Book Day
Changes to Witton Car Park
Published on Monday 12 February 2018 at 4:10 pm
Parking charges will be introduced at Witton Country Park from March 1st.
The main Witton Park Car Park and the astroturf car park will charge 50p for two hours and £1.50 to park all day.
Filed under: car park | Witton Country Park
Peter Pan production at Blackburn Library
Published on Friday 9 February 2018 at 12:48 pm
Blackburn Library are showing Peter Pan this half term for an amazing offer!
Peter Pan is produced by Pendle Productions, Storytellers Theatre Co.
New plans in the pipeline for town centre venue
Published on Friday 26 January 2018 at 11:14 am
An exciting new development could be coming to the Blakey’s site at King George’s Hall.
Restaurant chain EastZEast is in discussion with the Council to open a 200-seat restaurant operating 7 days a week plus a gelato offer with coffee, light meals and desserts during the day.
Filed under: Blakeys | Councillor | EastZEast | King George's Hall | Phil Riley | Restaurant
Council teams up with Creative Support to promote healthy eating and feed 100 footballers
Published on Tuesday 9 January 2018 at 3:32 pm
Members of Creative Support’s Social Inclusion Service have participated in a healthy eating course called ‘Be the Chef’.
The Hallé brings Vienna’s New Year to King George’s Hall
Published on Tuesday 2 January 2018 at 3:06 pm
The Hallé, with a reputation for artistic excellence, will bring a touch of Vienna’s New Year to King George’s Hall on Friday 12th January 2018.
Christmas Jumper Day!
Published on Wednesday 6 December 2017 at 12:46 pm
Blackburn and Darwen Leisure Centres are holding a Christmas jumper competition and a Foodbank collection on December 15th.
Filed under: Blackburn Leisure Centre | Christmas | competition
Grace Davies homecoming gig!
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 10:14 am
X Factor’s Grace Davies will be performing a special one off homecoming gig this Wednesday evening – November 29th – in Blackburn’s Cathedral Square from 5:45pm.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral Square | Grace Davies | X Factor
Winter Wonderland event at Ewood Park
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at 1:38 pm
There’s a festive treat in store on Thursday December 7th, when Ewood Park will transform into a magical Winter Wonderland.
Early photographs of Blackburn Rovers donated to Blackburn Library
Published on Tuesday 7 November 2017 at 1:40 pm
Darwen resident Eileen Helliwell has donated three early photographs of Blackburn Rovers to Blackburn Library.
Eileen was clearing out whilst moving house and found the photos in her loft.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | cotton town | cottontown.org | library | rovers
Library volunteers celebrated
Published on Tuesday 10 October 2017 at 3:37 pm
Dedicated volunteers were being praised for their work in Blackburn with Darwen’s Library Service.
The volunteers were honoured at an event for their massive contribution to the library service and their role in the community.
Filed under: appreciation event | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Deputy mayor | Harry Catherall | Iftikhar Hussain | Library volunteers | Mohammed Khan | Pat McFall | Zamir Khan
Council website: tell us what you think
Published on Tuesday 10 October 2017 at 1:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for ways to improve digital services for our customers, workforce, Borough and partners. One of the ways we can do this is by improving the Council website and how it works for its visitors. To help us make some important decisions about how we can make it better we have produced a survey asking people to tell us what they think about it.Work on Heart of Darwen begins
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 1:32 pm
Work has begun on the demolition of the former 3 day Darwen Market building to make way for a fantastic new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’.
Filed under: Darwen Market | Phil Riley
Paint the town…
Published on Tuesday 5 September 2017 at 2:46 pm
A challenge has been set to artists of all ages and abilities to enter the Rapid Painting Competition this Saturday.
Lancashire Not Forgotten – Celebration Event
Published on Monday 4 September 2017 at 2:24 pm
An event is being held on Thursday, September 28 at Blackburn Central Library to celebrate Lancashire Not Forgotten, a heritage and arts project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, for people living with dementia, and their families and carers.
All you need for summer holiday fun
Published on Friday 21 July 2017 at 11:08 am
Schools are getting ready to break up for the summer – so get ready to set ‘Off for Fun’.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Off for Fun | summer holidays
Object Identification Day
Published on Wednesday 19 July 2017 at 11:42 am
Have you ever found an interesting object while metal detecting, walking or digging in the garden?
Walk in the Park is back for 2017 and this year it is full of bouncy fun!
Published on Thursday 13 July 2017 at 11:33 am
This year’s Walk in the Park is taking place on Saturday, July 15 from 10am – 4pm at Witton Country Park.
Filed under: summer | Witton Park
Blackburn Open Walls tour
Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 5:32 pm
Join the Blackburn Open Walls walking tour at 3pm starting at Prism Gallery on 20 Lord Street West.
Summer Arts Adventures at the Museum
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 4:27 pm
Give your children a fun and creative experience at Blackburn Museum this Summer.
Working with Blackburn based arts organisation – Action Factory, children aged 7-11 will be inspired to create stories, illustrations, drama and have fun with textiles.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum | summer
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen from Monday, 26th June to Sunday, 2nd July 2017
Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 5:28 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th June – Sunday, 2nd July 2017.
Roe Lee Park Summer Fun Day
Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 11:14 am
Not feeling the summer vibe yet? Then book Saturday, July 8th into your schedule!
The fun day will kick off from 12 and end at 4pm.
Filed under: Roe Lee Park | summer
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen – Monday,19th June to Sunday, 25th June 2017
Published on Thursday 15 June 2017 at 11:23 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday,19th June – Sunday, 25th June 2017.
Make A Noise In Libraries coffee morning
Published on Monday 12 June 2017 at 4:57 pm
As part of Make A Noise In Libraries (MANIL) Blackburn Central Library is proud to host a coffee morning on Friday June 16.
Filed under: Blackburn Library | books | coffee morning
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen 12th June – 18th June 2017
Published on Friday 9 June 2017 at 10:21 am
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. 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.
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen from Monday, 29th May – Sunday, 4th June 2017.
Published on Thursday 25 May 2017 at 4:44 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 29th May – Sunday, 4th June 2017.
Blackburn Fire & Rescue Open Day
Published on Tuesday 23 May 2017 at 11:22 am
Blackburn Fire and Rescue service are holding a family fun day on Saturday, June 10 from 11am-3pm.
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen from Monday, 22nd May – Sunday, 28th May 2017
Published on Thursday 18 May 2017 at 5:08 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 22nd May – Sunday, 28th May 2017.