News stories tagged as "Corporation Park"

Coronavirus testing available at Corporation Park again today

Published at: Thursday 13 August 2020 at 10:01 am

Coronavirus testing is available at Corporation Park again today (August 13) to complement the other testing units available elsewhere in Blackburn with Darwen.

Eid in the Park

Published at: Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 12:15 pm

As part of Eid Festival 2018, Eid prayers followed by a two day festival will take place in Corporation Park in Blackburn.

Quiz in aid of park supporters group

Published at: Tuesday 12 June 2018 at 9:53 am

Get your thinking cap on to help raise money for a Blackburn park.

Come along and remember your loved one at Annual Memorial service

Published at: Tuesday 30 May 2017 at 11:32 am

The fifth Blackburn with Darwen Memorial Service will take place next Sunday, June 4, 2017.

Join the festive fun run

Published at: Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:16 am

This weekend join Santa for a dash around Corporation Park in aid of the conservatory appeal.

Honour the Fallen at Remembrance Services

Published at: Wednesday 22 October 2014 at 3:03 pm

Remembrance services are being held around the borough in November to commemorate the lives lost in the two world wars and other conflicts.

Hundreds gathered as the Borough and Nation commemorates the declaration of War.

Published at: Wednesday 6 August 2014 at 1:44 pm

A hundred years ago this week Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary in 1914, returned to his chambers in the Foreign Office and lamented “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life”.

‘Lights Out’ events in Blackburn with Darwen commemorate First World War

Published at: Monday 14 July 2014 at 1:45 pm

Blackburn with Darwen will take part in the national ‘Lights Out’ event, where lights across Britain will be turned out, to mark the centenary of Great Britain entering the First World War.

Blooming tribute to brave soldiers of World War One

Published at: Wednesday 25 June 2014 at 4:06 pm

A flowering display to commemorate the centenary of World War One has been planted in Corporation Park.

Walk this way for annual festival

Published at: Wednesday 4 June 2014 at 3:01 pm

The Blackburn and Darwen Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival is taking place from June 16 to 27.

One Voice announce Mela date

Published at: Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 1:32 pm

Following on from the success of last year’s health fair, One Voice are pleased to announce the Baiter Sehat Mela will take place this year on Sunday 10th August, in Corporation Park, Blackburn from 12pm-4.30pm.

Plea for community to help honour war heroes

Published at: Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 5:35 pm

Brave WW1 soldiers from Blackburn with Darwen who died in the conflict could be honoured with a new memorial – with your help.