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.
Sport, culture & leisure
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.
Belmont Primary School – healthy travel to school week
Published on Thursday 18 May 2017 at 1:49 pm
Success has been celebrated at Belmont Primary School after they are the first school in Blackburn with Darwen Borough to have achieved 100% participation in the initiative ‘Healthy Travel to School Week, co-ordinated by the council’s Connect Project.
New exhibition to host ancient art from the British Museum
Published on Friday 12 May 2017 at 1:28 pm
Music of Courtly India is a new British Museum Partnership Spotlight loan, coming to Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery from the end of June.
Photos help bring ‘long-forgotten life in Blackburn’ back to life
Published on Friday 12 May 2017 at 11:21 am
A group of photography students have been given the chance to exhibit their artwork on the walls of Pleasington’s Clog and Billycock.What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday, 8th May – Sunday, 14th May 2017
Published on Friday 5 May 2017 at 5:13 pm
It’s the first National Festival of Making in Blackburn on 6th & 7th May and everyone is invited!
New cinema complex is the ‘Reel’ deal
Published on Wednesday 3 May 2017 at 12:11 pm
Reel Cinema Ltd has been unveiled as the developer behind a new cinema, restaurant and bar complex in Blackburn town centre.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | KC Suri | Reel Cinema Ltd
Skatepark set for ‘wheelie’ good re-launch
Published on Friday 28 April 2017 at 11:17 am
Bank Holiday Monday will see the re-opening of the borough’s skatepark.
Junction 4 Skatepark in Darwen has undergone a refurbishment as part of a handover to volunteers by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: Darwen | Junction 4 skatepark
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen from Monday, 1st May to Sunday, 7th May 2017
Published on Thursday 27 April 2017 at 12:19 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 1st May – Sunday, 7th May 2017.
Road closures – Festival of Making
Published on Wednesday 26 April 2017 at 1:56 pm
The exciting National Festival of Making is on its way to Blackburn town centre – and some roads will be closed to make room for events and crowds.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Festival of Making | road closures
Walking in Water group strides ahead
Published on Tuesday 18 April 2017 at 12:23 pm
A Darwen group is going from strength to strength with “Water Walking” sessions at Darwen Leisure Centre and is encouraging more people to join in.
Whats on in Blackburn with Darwen – Monday, 17th April to Sunday, 23rd April 2017
Published on Thursday 13 April 2017 at 6:00 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 17th April to Sunday, 23rd April 2017.
Get on your bike with new ride app
Published on Thursday 13 April 2017 at 1:05 pm
A new app has launched to let people discover the fantastic cycling and walking routes across Pennine Lancashire.
Filed under: Connecting East Lancashire | Councillor | Cycling App | Mustafa Desai | Phil Riley
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday 10th April to Sunday, 16th April 2017.
Published on Thursday 6 April 2017 at 4:39 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Get ready for the Festival of Making
Published on Thursday 6 April 2017 at 2:04 pm
Plan your route for this weekend’s Festival of Making, a free family festival.
Taking place in Blackburn town centre, the national festival will encourage people of all ages to see, try, taste and hear things they have never seen, tried, tasted or heard before.
Filed under: Festival of Making | Making
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday 3rd April to Sunday, 9th April 2017.
Published on Thursday 30 March 2017 at 4:06 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Children’s Learn to Ride Sessions
Published on Tuesday 28 March 2017 at 2:25 pm
The half term break is the perfect opportunity to get rid of those stabilisers and get riding on two wheels!
Have your say to help boost walking and cycling
Published on Tuesday 28 March 2017 at 2:03 pm
You can have your say on plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle for everyday and leisure journeys across Lancashire.