Yearly Archives: 2014
What’s on January 5 – January 11 2015
Published at: Wednesday 31 December 2014 at 11:37 am
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th January to Sunday, 11th January 2015.
Blackburn with Darwen smokers urged to quit in January for a healthy 2015
Published at: Monday 29 December 2014 at 4:30 pm
At a time when many people will be thinking about their New Year’s resolutions, Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses are urging smokers who are considering quitting this January to take advantage of free support to improve their health and save money.
It’s good to talk health
Published at: Monday 29 December 2014 at 12:06 pm
A health event hosted by Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board last month saw over 100 people – including residents and health professionals – gather together to talk about health and wellbeing in the borough.
Weekend GP appointments to be offered
Published at: Tuesday 23 December 2014 at 1:29 pm
Patients with urgent health problems to be offered weekend GP appointments over the Christmas and New Year Bank holiday period in Blackburn with Darwen.
Christmas and New Year opening times
Published at: Monday 22 December 2014 at 2:41 pm
Here are the opening times for some of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s main services across the borough over Christmas and New Year.
Changes to Recycling and Rubbish Collections Over Christmas 2014
Published at: Monday 22 December 2014 at 10:54 am
The Week commencing December 22 will remain the same except for Christmas Day collection.
Funds Help Rejuvenate Borough.
Published at: Friday 19 December 2014 at 1:17 pm
Two areas of Blackburn have seen new improvements following investment of section 106 monies.
Belmont Primary School marks WW1 Christmas truce
Published at: Friday 19 December 2014 at 12:28 pm
Belmont Primary School has marked the centenary of the First World War, recording a song which commemorates the Christmas Day truce of 1914.
Blackburn Foodbank approaches third Christmas
Published at: Thursday 18 December 2014 at 4:40 pm
As Blackburn Foodbank approaches their third Christmas since being formed just over two years ago, Blackburn with Darwen Council are again supporting their drive for food donations, with winter being a busy time for the Foodbank’s volunteers.
Volunteers to spread cheer on Christmas Day
Published at: Thursday 18 December 2014 at 1:37 pm
Volunteers are visiting residents at both the Hospital and the Hospice on Christmas Day to give presents and spend some time with people who may not have anyone able to visit them at this special time of year.
New manufacturing plant to help garden company grow in Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 18 December 2014 at 11:42 am
A Lancashire manufacturer and supplier of garden products is set to create 10 jobs with grant support from Regenerate Pennine Lancashire.
Know a fresher? It’s not too late for their MenC vaccine
Published at: Thursday 18 December 2014 at 11:37 am
All UK children are offered Meningococcal C (Men C) vaccine to protect against MenC infection but, as the protection offered by the vaccine in pre-school children can wane, a booster for teenagers at school was introduced and also offered to students from August this year.
Top honours given to Council services for children
Published at: Thursday 18 December 2014 at 10:58 am
Vital services for children and young people in Blackburn and Darwen have been handed prestigious awards for their work.
Community vigil organised following Pakistan school attack
Published at: Wednesday 17 December 2014 at 5:20 pm
A multi-faith candle light vigil is being held tomorrow (Thursday December 18th) to allow people to join together as a mark of respect to those affected by the Pakistani school massacre on Tuesday.
Local residents gather for special Wellbeing Service lunch
Published at: Wednesday 17 December 2014 at 3:17 pm
Around 100 people who’ve had help to improve their health by the Council’s Wellbeing Service gathered for a special Christmas lunch recently.
Boost for disability sport in Blackburn and Darwen
Published at: 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.
New athletics track is now open
Published at: Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:19 pm
The new refurbished £320,000 athletics track has opened at Witton Country Park.
Universal Credit – What you need to know
Published at: Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:03 pm
Help is at hand for people struggling with the new Government benefits system called Universal Credit which has now started in Blackburn with Darwen.
Keep warm, keep well this winter
Published at: Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 10:04 am
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are reminding people to keep warm and keep well over the next few weeks as the borough gears up for the arrival of winter.
Cancer event celebrates local volunteers
Published at: Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 9:03 am
Around 55 people attended an event recently to celebrate the involvement of local people in the ongoing £1m Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership in Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire.
Reduce Bulky Waste This Christmas.
Published at: Monday 15 December 2014 at 5:05 pm
With Saturday December 20th being the last Saturday before Christmas, the Council are inviting residents to make use of its free bulky waste collection service before the big day.
Your Call Volunteers Honoured.
Published at: Monday 15 December 2014 at 4:36 pm
The Council leader Councillor Kate Hollern and Councillor Jim Smith welcomed dozens of Your Call volunteers to a special event at the Council’s depot at Davy Field industrial estate last week (Friday December 12th 2014).
Staff donate toys to Christmas Toy Store
Published at: Monday 15 December 2014 at 1:52 pm
Generous Council staff have got into the Christmas spirit, donating toys to Children’s Storehouse, as part of their Christmas Toy Store which helps families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Darwen Leisure Centre Open Day raising money for East Lancashire Hospice
Published at: Friday 12 December 2014 at 2:26 pm
Looking to kick start your New Year fitness to get rid of those festive pounds and make pounds for a good cause?
