The Preston Black History Group are holding a celebratory event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Bamber Bridge on Saturday 21st June. On the evening of Thursday 24th June 1943, a dispute broke out in Bamber Bridge when a group of US Military Police attempted to apprehend Private Read more…
Based in a beautiful location by the River Darwen in the Feniscowles-Pleasington Valley cusp, the Deaf Village Northwest offer a range of fantastic services aimed at bringing Deaf and hearing communities together in nature. Their vision is “to establish a strong, cohesive and prosperous community where everyone is active, treated Read more…
East Lancashire Hospice has launched a new appeal, Bring Care Home, shining a spotlight on its essential Hospice at Home service. The campaign calls on the support of the local community to help fund care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in the place they feel most comfortable – home. Read more…
Learning Disability Week is taking place from Monday 16th June to Sunday 22nd June – and as part of this year’s celebration, Care Network are inviting you to be part of a powerful performance that brings their See Me theme to life! They’ll be performing the incredible, uplifting anthem This Read more…
Resolve Poverty are seeking responses to their Poverty Awareness, Prioritisation & Activity Survey, with the deadline for responses being Friday 2nd May. The survey aims to gather invaluable contributions from the professionals and volunteers working with people experiencing poverty in Lancashire, around best practice and areas for improvement, and to collect a representative Read more…
East Lancashire Hospice is calling on members of the community to lace up their walking boots and take part in the Morecambe Bay Walk on Sunday 18th May, in support of local hospice care. Starting from Arnside and finishing in Grange-over-Sands, the walk offers participants a unique opportunity to experience Read more…
The Bureau Centre for the Arts CIC was set up on Tuesday 10th March 2015 as an independent, grassroots, artist led, community Arts Centre to be a creative home and hub for the people of Blackburn and have, for a decade, provided a space for arts activities, exhibitions, performances, music, cultural events and Read more…
SPARK are holding a brilliant event focused on raising awareness about Ketamine misuse. This event is designed specifically for professionals working in the support field, as well as families and friends of individuals affected by Ketamine misuse. The event will take place on Tuesday 4th March from 1 to 4pm Read more…
Friends of Infirmary Area, voluntary group created in 2015 by local resident Hannah Goldthorpe MBE, are celebrating their 10th anniversary this month. Run completely by volunteers, the group connects with vulnerable adults and the elderly across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, and aspires to bring people together reducing loneliness and social isolation through Read more…
The Blackburn Over 50s Group provide a friendly warm welcoming environment for people to come together, connect with other and make new friendships. Their youngest member is in their 70s! Their aim is to bring elderly people together so that they are not isolated and alone in their homes. They Read more…