News stories tagged as "charity"
Bargains galore in Blackburn as Derian House charity shop hits the High Street
Published at: Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop.
Jay looks forward to visiting charities his Virtual Pub Quiz has supported
Published at: Thursday 1 April 2021 at 5:44 pm
Virtual pub quiz host Jay Flynn MBE is looking forward to visiting the charities his online quizzes have raised almost £1million for during the pandemic.
The Mayor Wears Prada!
Published at: Friday 12 October 2018 at 4:37 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Whitehall Hotel, Darwen are hosting a charity fashion show to help raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
Safe giving advice for residents taking part in Ramadhan
Published at: Thursday 10 May 2018 at 12:19 pm
Guidance has been issued to help people during the Ramadhan period.
New campaign launched to tackle street begging
Published at: Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 8:28 am
The best way to help people street begging in Blackburn is to donate to charity, rather than putting money in their hands – a new campaign is urging.
Biffa Donates to Mayors Charities
Published at: Wednesday 22 March 2017 at 2:46 pm
A waste company has generously donated £1,000 to the borough’s Mayors charities.
Council welcomes charity takeover of historic building.
Published at: Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have welcomed the news that charity Re:Source will bring the historic Cotton Exchange centre back to life.
Around the world in 28 days by bicycle Lancashire Cycle Challenge is complete!
Published at: Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 10:03 am
1,389 people from across Lancashire have once again put the region on the cycling map over the past three weeks, collectively cycling 109,832 miles in the Love to Ride Lancashire Cycle Challenge (www.lovetoride.net/lancashire) – the equivalent of cycling over 4 times around the world including 179 people who took to a bike for the first time in over a year to help their workplace ride to victory.
Fun for all at mayor’s fundraising ball
Published at: Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 11:26 am
Tickets are now available for the 2015 Mayor’s Ball at King George’s Hall in April.
Volunteers needed to help renovate new foodbank premises
Published at: Monday 12 January 2015 at 10:20 am
Volunteers are needed to help renovate Blackburn Foodbank’s new premises.
Charity shop looks for volunteers
Published at: Friday 9 January 2015 at 12:29 pm
The THOMAS Vintage Charity Shop in Blackburn Town Centre is now open six days a week and is looking for volunteers to help run the shop.
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.
‘Toy Store’ helps bring Christmas cheer
Published at: Monday 1 December 2014 at 5:12 pm
The Children’s Storehouse is again opening its Toy Store this month, helping families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Netball Madness! Teams needed for charity tournament.
Published at: Tuesday 15 July 2014 at 1:52 pm
Get ready to defend and attack – teams are needed for a netball tournament to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charities.
Tee off for charity golf day
Published at: Friday 6 June 2014 at 1:45 pm
A special golf day is being held to raise funds for the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen’s charity.
Witton Park pupils’ healthy heart work
Published at: Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:48 pm
Witton Park High School helped to raise just under £500 for the British Heart Foundation recently.
Family fun raises more than £1,000 for Mayor’s charity
Published at: Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:40 pm
Hundreds of people helped to raise funds for a vital cause at a Bangor Street Community Centre fun day.
Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed charity funding bid successful
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:35 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed bid by a local drug and alcohol charity for funding to improve its facilities in the borough has been granted.
Mayor needs you to march towards charity goal
Published at: Thursday 20 March 2014 at 6:13 pm
Mayor of Blackburn Cllr Salim Mulla has launched a charity walk to help his target of buying vital hospital equipment.
Snap up your tickets for the biggest night of the year!
Published at: Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:05 pm
The annual Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball is being held next month and there are still spaces available for the glittering event.
It’s the start of a new chapter for bookshop
Published at: Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 2:59 pm
A local second-hand bookshop has relocated to Blackburn Town Centre with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. Rebound has moved from its former base at Eanam to a new town centre location on Town Hall Street.
Bangor Street family fun day
Published at: Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 2:00 pm
In aid of the Mayor’s Charity Bangor St Community Centre will be holding a family fun day.
Borough prepares to ‘Ramp Up The Red’
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 8:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is getting set to ‘Ramp Up The Red’ later this week.
