Published on Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 9:55 am
The clocks went back this weekend in the UK, and every year DfT stats show a seasonal increase in accidents on UK roads, with too many pedestrians and cyclists being killed or seriously injured as it gets darker earlier.
Published on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at 1:49 pm
Over 60s from Blackburn and Darwen can get information and support on preventing falls via a free balance and strength advice session.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | falls prevention | refresh
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
Published on Tuesday 3 July 2018 at 4:48 pm
The Weavers Wheel cycle fest took place at Witton Park on Saturday.
The festival was a great success with many people turning up to try out the range of free, family-friendly activities, including free bike and helmet hire, led rides and bike doctor surgeries.
Filed under: cycling | refresh | walking | Weavers Wheel
Published on Tuesday 26 June 2018 at 10:51 am
People can get on their bike or put their best foot forward at Blackburn with Darwen’s Walking and Cycling Festival.
Filed under: refresh | Walking and Cycling Festival | Witton Park
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!
Published on Wednesday 25 November 2015 at 12:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Wellbeing Service brings together a wide range of services that currently support health and wellbeing and makes them accessible via a single contact point.
Filed under: health | refresh | Wellbeing Service
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 10:33 am
An exercise class for new mums which allows them to bring their babies along for the ride is proving to be a big hit!
Filed under: buggy buddies | Councillor | health | Mustafa Desai | refresh | Wellbeing Service
Published on Monday 11 May 2015 at 1:54 pm
This May half term sees the return of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Refresh Sports Camps.
Filed under: half term | refresh | sports camp | Sports Development
Published on Thursday 30 April 2015 at 2:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackburn College have linked up on a project to provide practical work experience for students with additional and learning support needs.
Filed under: Blackburn College | interns | refresh
Published on Friday 13 March 2015 at 3:32 pm
Witton Park Arena’s 1000th member has been putting the equipment through its paces, beating her weight-loss target by getting active at the state –of-the-art facility.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Executive Member for Culture Leisure and Young People | Exercise | refresh | Soundcloud | Witton Park Arena
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:47 pm
Swimming Pool access has been improved for people with disabilities in Blackburn with Darwen. 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 | refresh
Published on Thursday 4 December 2014 at 11:12 am
A recent health event brought together over 70 volunteers to celebrate their work for the Council’s award-winning re:fresh initiative.
Filed under: Mohammed Khan | refresh | Volunteers
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:50 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is now available.
Filed under: health and well being | healthwise | refresh | Stop Smoking | Wellbeing Service
