Alan Cottam
Published on Wednesday 13 May 2015 at 9:55 am
Several events took place across the borough as Blackburn and Darwen commemorated the 70th anniversary of VE Day, the date when victory in Europe was declared following years of conflict during the Second World War
Taking place on Friday, 8 May Outside both Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls, ceremonies took place which included the observing of a two minutes silence at 3pm, which the Blackburn Town Hall ceremony being led by Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Alan Cottam.
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Published on Friday 1 May 2015 at 11:34 am
Events in Blackburn and Darwen are set to commemorate VE Day as residents come together to mark the 70th Anniversary that the Second World War in Europe ended.
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Published on Tuesday 21 April 2015 at 9:10 am
Blackburn with Darwen is celebrating St George’s Day, with the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen attending several events.
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Published on Tuesday 24 March 2015 at 4:25 pm
Three-hundred older residents who take part in a winter league for indoor bowls have donated the proceeds of their Christmas raffle to be donated to the Mayor’s charity fund.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:29 pm
Double Olympic Gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE praised the new Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre during the official opening ceremony today, saying she hoped it inspired future athletes.
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 2:04 pm
Over 60 schoolchildren were joined by officers, elected members and residents in marking Commonwealth Day on Monday, March 9.
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Published on Thursday 26 February 2015 at 5:46 pm
There was dancing, good food and good company at an event held for older people
The ‘Just Good Friends’ event held in the Concert Hall in King Georges Hall saw almost 300 people entertained by live music, and also taking part in a free raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.
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Published on Wednesday 25 February 2015 at 11:29 am
Residents are encouraged to join thousands of others across the country, in flying a flag for the Commonwealth.
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Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 1:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents came out in force, with around 120 people gathering to remember all the victims of genocide for Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Published on Friday 23 January 2015 at 4:23 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Alan Cottam, has a busy week of official engagements approaching.
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Published on Friday 24 October 2014 at 5:05 pm
A new ‘one – stop shop’ within Darwen Town Hall has been officially opened by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Alan Cottam at a ceremony earlier today.
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Published on Tuesday 2 September 2014 at 1:55 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn, Cllr Alan Cottam, will be opening his doors today 10am – 4pm as part of the Blackburn Heritage Festival.
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Published on Wednesday 6 August 2014 at 1:44 pm
A hundred years ago this week Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary in 1914, returned to his chambers in the Foreign Office and lamented “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life”.
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Published on Friday 1 August 2014 at 3:34 pm
Ewood Park’s Blues Bar hosted a community day of events, to commemorate the First World War, bringing together residents and community groups in a themed event to mark the centenary of the conflict.
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Published on Thursday 17 July 2014 at 8:56 am
A local business, designers and sponsors of a new sculpture in Blackburn with Darwen have been given a reception by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen to thank them for returning the prize-winning artwork to the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 15 July 2014 at 1:52 pm
Get ready to defend and attack – teams are needed for a netball tournament to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charities.
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Published on Wednesday 9 July 2014 at 3:59 pm
Any community or volunteer group who are holding an event to commemorate the centenary of the First World War are encouraged to get in touch with Blackburn with Darwen Council so they can be added to the list of events.
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Published on Friday 6 June 2014 at 1:45 pm
A special golf day is being held to raise funds for the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen’s charity.
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