A landmark UK Flower Festival in June 2020 has announced details of its public opening times and special “early bird” pricing.
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The rain does not dampen team spirit during fundraiser!
The rain did not deter a group of fundraisers from The Mall Blackburn raising vital cash for a local charity.
Read More »Go for gold by getting active this August!
The Mall Blackburn, in collaboration with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, is set to introduce a new initiative to get people more active.
Read More »Tabby McTat comes to town and lots of holiday fun this week.
With the start of the school summer holidays, fun activities are in full swing across the borough this week. The kids will love Tabby McTat, live on stage at King George's Hall, the perfect treat to start the summer holidays.
Read More »Blackburn Fire Station Open Day this week! Lots more to see and do here too!
Blackburn Fire Station Open Day this week! Lots more to see and do here too!
Read More »Food fortnight full of free tasty treats!
The Mall Blackburn is cooking up plans for a fortnight of fabulous food festivities!
Read More »Jewellery design day is sparkling success!
Award-winning Peter Jackson the Jeweller has hosted another one of its hugely popular Design Days in its recently launched store in The Mall Blackburn.
Read More »Charity Appeals for donations in Darwen
A local charity is appealing for stock for its Charity Shop in Darwen.
Read More »Flanders and Swann – Classic and Joyously Frivolous
Join multi award-winning comedian Tim FitzHigham and BBC Radio 4 musical maestro Duncan Walsh Atkins as they starch their beards and trim their dinner jackets, ready to bring you the wit and wordplay of those ingenious comedy songsmiths, Michael Flanders and Donald Swann.
Read More »Freckle Productions present Tabby McTat at King George’s Hall
“Me, you and the old guitar,How perfectly, perfectly happy we are.MEEE-EW and the old guitar.How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!” Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar, Fred. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears. Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new …
Read More »ITV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal coming to Blackburn this month
The popular antiques show hosted by David Dickinson is coming to Blackburn's King George's Hall on Saturday 27th July!
Read More »DIY SOS BBC Children in Need special comes to Blackburn with Darwen
DIY SOS, BBC One’s popular property renovation show, will head to Blackburn with Darwen later this year to take on an ambitious build to benefit a local charity.
Read More »Award-winning songwriter David Ford at Darwen Library Theatre
Having gained a reputation as one of Britain’s finest songwriters and one of the very few with the willingness and expertise to tackle matters of politics and current affairs, David Ford presents Animal Spirits at Darwen Library Theatre
Read More »Looking for a job? A new agency is in town!
Tailor Made Sourcing Ltd are excited to announce a new branch opening in Blackburn on the 3rd June 2019. The new office will be located in Kings Court, Suite 20, on King Street in the Town Centre.
Read More »Restricted Rocks Tribute Festival: Thousands set to enjoy summer event
Thousands of people are set to enjoy a Family tribute Festival in Witton Country Park this June!
Read More »The world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artist and MJ’s very own legendary guitarist head to King George’s Hall!
This June, King George's Hall welcomes an incredible production starring the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artist, Navi, and MJ's iconic guitarist, Jennifer Batten.
Read More »Diva Mix are back at Blackburn Empire Theatre this June!
Using the music of one of the most influential girl bands in the world, Diva Mix brings a show like no other, this June at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Read More »Excitement builds as Martin Roscoe Launches Ribble Valley International Piano Week at Westholme School on May 9th
Now a regular and hotly anticipated event in the Northwest classical music calendar, Martin Roscoe’s Launch concert for RVIPW (in association with Westholme School) will delight the audience with a fabulous evening of piano music – he will perform pieces by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt and Dohnanyi. Plus in his role as Artistic Director he will give fascinating insights to …
Read More »Devastating Fire at Bureau Arts Centre in Blackburn
A devastating fire that ripped through the former St John’s Church in Blackburn Lancashire early this morning (3 April 2019) was successfully brought under control by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Nobody was injured during the fire. The building, which is over 200 years old, is owned by Blackburn Council and used as the Arts Centre, The Bureau, has been …
Read More »Masters of the House: The Barricade Boys bring their incredible show to Blackburn this weekend!
The Barricade Boys showcases four of the UK’s finest male voices from the world’s longest running musical: Les Misérables.
Read More »The Voice Is Coming To Blackburn Empire Theatre!
ITV's The Voice are on the lookout for incredible solo artists, duos and trios for The Voice 2020!
Read More »A Tribute to One of Britain’s Best Loved Comedy Stars, John Le Mesurier, at Darwen Library Theatre
Leading impressionist Julian Dutton brings to life the man behind the wry smile and urbane English repartee that charmed millions and turned John Le Mesurier into a household name as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army.
Read More »Pupils in Blackburn enjoy a World Book Day with a difference!
Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Blackburn enjoyed a World Book Day with a difference this morning, one without books! Author Kate Brindle from Blackburn based teaching and learning platform ‘Learning by Questions’ came in to meet some the children enjoying her short stories and answering questions on digital devices. Together with their class teacher Emily …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Age UK Urges Local Older People To Be Prepared During Current Cold Snap
Following Met Office cold weather alerts for Lancashire, Age UK Blackburn with Darwen is urging older people, to take extra precautions to stay warm and well during the current cold snap. Protection against the cold is vital for older people, who are particularly vulnerable to the impact of low temperatures. Age UK has developed four tips to protect people’s health …
Read More »Talk on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Care Home Fees
Blackburn with Darwen Dementia Action Alliance are hosting a free talk by local solicitor Patrick Swanney on setting up a lasting power of attorney and care home fees. The talk will be held in meeting room 1, 1st floor Blackburn Library, on Thursday 28th February 2019 at 2pm. On the day, there will also be information about the local services …
Read More »Older People’s Chance To Make A Will
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen is offering older people over 60 who have not made a will the opportunity to do so. The local charity has joined with local firm of solicitors, Roebucks, to offer a will-making session on Tuesday 12th March at Blackburn Central Library. Older people will be able to see a qualified solicitor who will take instructions …
Read More »Make A Date To Join The Race For Life In Blackburn
30 PER CENT OFF THE JOINING FEE IN JANUARY! People in Blackburn are being encouraged to get January off to a great start by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. As an added incentive, there’s 30% off entry fees* during January with the code RFL30. This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is …
Read More »Blackburn to Welcome Hampton by Hilton
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn joins nearly 50 Hampton by Hilton hotels trading or under development in the UK & Ireland. Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Monte Hospitality Limited to bring a 150-guest room Hampton by Hilton to Frontier Park, Blackburn, one of Lancashire’s largest commercial developments. The hotel forms part of Monte Hospitality Limited’s business strategy to attract …
Read More »TRIED AND TESTED: The Top Five Mince Pies in Blackburn
Unless you haven’t noticed, probably because of Brexit, it’s Christmas Day on Tuesday; a day traditionally filled with food, alcohol, tragic television and family arguments. Here at Blackburn Life, we understand how busy this time of year is, so, we thought it our duty to lend a festive hand and find the best mince pies Blackburn has to offer. We …
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