Published on Monday 6 November 2023 at 9:00 am
Services commemorating Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday will be held across the borough this weekend to remember those in our armed forces who have fallen in past and current wars.
Filed under: Remembrance Day | Remembrance events
Published on Monday 14 November 2022 at 3:36 pm
This weekend Blackburn with Darwen paused to pay tribute and show respect to all those people who serve and have served in our armed forces.
Filed under: remembrance | Remembrance Day | Remembrance Sunday
Published on Wednesday 9 November 2022 at 1:13 pm
A community hero has been praised for his 13-hour days – juggling work while raising vital funds for the Poppy Appeal.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Community Awards | Poppy Appeal | Remembrance Day
Published on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 10:24 am
A war veteran from Darwen is urging everyone to continue to support the Poppy Appeal this year.
Filed under: Armistice Day | Remembrance 2020 | Remembrance Day
Published on Friday 30 October 2020 at 5:32 pm
Lockdown measures and restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic mean that this year’s Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday services in the borough, and elsewhere in Lancashire, will be different.
Filed under: Armistice Day | Remembrance 2020 | Remembrance Day
Published on Friday 11 November 2016 at 1:18 pm
Blackburn and Darwen held a two minute silence today to commemorate the lives lost in the two world wars and other conflicts.
Filed under: poppy | Remembrance Day | Service | Silence
Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:52 pm
Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to Remembrance Sunday services across the borough at the weekend.
And it was a very special occasion for former prisoner of war, 95-year-old Alf Davey, who was made VIP guest for the United Service of Remembrance held at Blackburn Cathedral and the wreath-laying at the Corporation Park Gardens.
Filed under: Alf Davey | Councillor | mayor | Mohammed Khan | Remembrance Day
Published on Tuesday 11 November 2014 at 4:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen fell silent for Remembrance services across the borough.
On Tuesday November 11, Services were held at Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls led by the Royal British Legion.
Filed under: Remembrance Day | Remembrance Sunday | World War One Commemorations
