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Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are appealing for specialist befriending volunteers to support and visit older people in their local community. They require volunteers who are patient, caring and understanding of the issues facing older people, are good listeners and excellent communicators. Volunteers will be required to visit older people including those living with dementia in their homes and to …
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Remember punk rock? They’re back with Punk Fest 2019 at King George’s Hall!
Punk Fest 2019 is a tripled distilled show with three mixed flavours from the punk rock era of the British music scene. After their successful Anarchy Show last year at King George’s Hall, they are back with a twist for March 2019. Blended with music from Small Weller, one of the UK’s best Jam tribute bands, playing all the sounds …
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The New Grass Cutters head to Darwen Library Theatre for a rip-roaring performance of blues-grass music
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Martin Turner brings Wishbone Ash’s 1976 New England album to Darwen Library Theatre!
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An Evening With Snooker Legend Dennis Taylor at Darwen Library Theatre
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The ‘World’s First Genetically Modified String Quartet’ comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this March
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For all the latest local News, Blackburn Life brings you the best and brightest stories from around the town. We welcome news and events relating to anything local and you can send them to us for publication by emailing mynews@blackburnlife.com We are a Cathedral town in the heart of Lancashire in the North West of England. It is currently undergoing a vast programme of redevelopment, with a new shopping centre, market and town centre developments already completed. The new Cathedral Quarter development will see the addition of a new hotel and shop and restaurant units, as well as a new public space around the Cathedral. We emphasise positive news from the town as there are lots of resources for other stories with a different slant. As the town tries to re-invent itself for the 21st Century, We want to be a positive voice in the promotion of the town, its people and businesses. We always welcome people who wish to write for us and are particularly looking for sports and local history reports. If you would like to contribute to creating a vibrant news site, then please contact us. We actively supports the work of the Blackburn BID (Business Improvement District) which started its work in 2014. The BID, through a rates levy, aims to bring more business. promote the town and create a safer and cleaner environment for everyone visiting the town. We offer services to local companies and organisations with our website, social media, PR, events and creative publicity services. To find out more visit our website at Square Cactus. We are the chosen partner for a range of organisations in the heart of the Town Centre from large retailers and charities to small businesses and local authorities. We began in 2011 as a small blog and have grown into a business with offices based in the town centre and a small team of staff. We offer a range of services to business and have also created a range of partnerships within the town. We also with a range of associates, which means we can also offer services from event management to a full PR service.-
Specialist Befriending Volunteers Needed Urgently
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are appealing for specialist befriending volunteers to support and visit older people in their local community. They require volunteers who are patient, caring and understanding of the issues facing older people, are good listeners and excellent communicators. Volunteers will be required to visit older people including those living with dementia in their homes and to …
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Age UK Urges Local Older People To Be Prepared During Current Cold Snap
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Talk on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Care Home Fees
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Older People’s Chance To Make A Will
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Make A Date To Join The Race For Life In Blackburn
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Remember punk rock? They’re back with Punk Fest 2019 at King George’s Hall!
Punk Fest 2019 is a tripled distilled show with three mixed flavours from the punk rock era of the British music scene. After their successful Anarchy Show last year at King George’s Hall, they are back with a twist for March 2019. Blended with music from Small Weller, one of the UK’s best Jam tribute bands, playing all the sounds …
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The New Grass Cutters head to Darwen Library Theatre for a rip-roaring performance of blues-grass music
-
Martin Turner brings Wishbone Ash’s 1976 New England album to Darwen Library Theatre!
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An Evening With Snooker Legend Dennis Taylor at Darwen Library Theatre
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The ‘World’s First Genetically Modified String Quartet’ comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this March
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Turtle Bay “shares the Love” With the Launch of the New Turtle Bay Gift Card
Available from Turtle Bay Blackburn and www.turtlebay.co.uk, the restaurant’s new gift card can be purchased as the perfect present for Turtle Bay fans and those new to the Caribbean Social scene. Ideal for a sunshine-inspired Caribbean Christmas gift, a special thank you, or an island-inspired birthday present, this is the gift that keeps on giving – especially during 241 Happy Hour! …
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Blackburn’s Blooming great idea brings new BID members
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The Taste of the Caribbean comes to Blackburn with restaurant and bar
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Traders are upbeat about the future at Darwen Market
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Blackburn needs your vote to be Britain’s best high street
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‘Get here early!’ is the message to visitors coming into Blackburn for the annual Festival of Light on Saturday
‘Get here early!’ is the message to visitors coming into town for the annual Festival of Light on Saturday 16th December, with a reminder, for those that haven’t picked it up, that the timetable for the event has been significantly changed. Visitors are advised to read the programme and study the map carefully before setting off so as not to …
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Blackburn’s Blooming great idea brings new BID members
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Blackburn needs your vote to be Britain’s best high street
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COUNTRYSIDE COMES TO TOWN RETURNS SATURDAY 25TH JUNE
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Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch on 2015 – Star line-up revealed