Published on September 17, 2018 at 3:55 pm
A ceramic tile by Turner prize-winning artist Grayson Perry is on display at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Museum | Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Grayson Perry | museum
Published on July 31, 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
Published on July 17, 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
Published on October 10, 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
Published on October 5, 2017 at 10:52 am
Blackburn will host a national conference focusing on the manuscript and coin collection at Blackburn Museum.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Councillor | Damian Talbot
Published on July 21, 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
Published on June 21, 2017 at 3:23 pm
Dedicated volunteer Doreen Mitchell is retiring from her role at Ivy Street Community Centre.
Doreen has volunteered for the centre in varying capacities for nearly 30 years since the centre opened in 1988.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Ivy Street Community Centre | retirement
Published on March 8, 2017 at 3:20 pm
Greenfields Community Centre is now being run by a new group of volunteers with big plans.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Greenfields Community Centre | Volunteers
Published on January 18, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Dedicated local groups or organisations are being invited to take over the running of Greenfields Community Centre.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Greenfields Community Centre
Published on October 7, 2016 at 3:30 pm
A 31-year-old woman who went from novice bike rider to successful triathlete in four months has praised instructors at Witton Park Cycle Centre for their one-to-one support.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Triathlon | Witton Cycle Centre
Published on September 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm
The new scheme will be introduced from Spring 2017 for everybody who uses the two main car parks.
Filed under: car parking charges | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Witton Country Park
Published on September 7, 2016 at 3:12 pm
Groups interested in taking over the running of Audley Sports & Community Centre are being encouraged to get in touch with the Council.
Filed under: Audley | Audley Sports & Community Centre | Damian Talbot
Published on August 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm
One of the biggest events in the countryside calendar is coming to Blackburn this weekend.
The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show is bringing the three-day celebration of the county’s fantastic countryside to Witton Park between August 12 and 14.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show | Witton Park
Published on August 5, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has pledged to take into consideration concerns being raised about the planned introduction of car parking charges at Witton Country Park.
Filed under: Cllr | Damian Talbot | parking | Witton Park
Published on July 21, 2016 at 4:24 pm
A family fun day launching six new walking routes in Witton Park proved to be a hit with thousands turning out for an action-packed event last weekend.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | family fun day | Walk in the Park | Witton Park
