News stories tagged as "Our Community Our Future"
New Café Harmony creating more culture in Blackburn as international food hub opens its doors
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Ukrainian resident working for Blackburn with Darwen Council shares her story and thanks team
Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am
When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.
Local businesses celebrate progress on diversity
Published at: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 10:19 am
Blackburn with Darwen businesses who have taken part in the borough’s social integration programme have celebrated their ongoing work to make their workplaces more diverse and inclusive.
Volunteers needed to become ESOL Buddies
Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 4:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s social integration team is looking for people to become ESOL Buddies, supporting people who are learning English as a second language.
Sharing interfaith perspectives in the ESOL classroom
Published at: Tuesday 16 November 2021 at 10:11 pm
This week is Interfaith Week, which focuses on fostering a better understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs, and recognising the contributions of everyone to our communities.
Grants awarded for social integration projects
Published at: Monday 19 July 2021 at 10:07 am
A total of 22 local groups will receive funding from Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme to take forward projects designed to help make a stronger borough.
Blending backgrounds through a shared love of music
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 2:50 pm
Students from McNally Music Tuition have joined forces with One Voice Blackburn to form ‘BANNED Cohesion’ – a diverse and inclusive ensemble.
Polish woman shares surge testing message
Published at: Friday 11 June 2021 at 9:32 am
A Community Ambassador is supporting Blackburn with Darwen’s surge testing with videos in her native Polish.
Youth Ambassadors back in BwD!
Published at: Friday 7 May 2021 at 9:27 am
Next month local young people will have the chance to take part in a programme that aims to empower them to make a difference through social integration and social action projects.
Grants available for community projects to build a stronger borough
Published at: Monday 26 April 2021 at 5:27 pm
Got an idea for a project that will help to bring people in Blackburn with Darwen together?
Borough’s integration work praised in national policy report
Published at: Tuesday 23 March 2021 at 3:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration work has been included in a national policy paper on community cohesion, as a good example of bringing people from different backgrounds together.
Pandemic volunteering helps us stay positive
Published at: Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 2:48 pm
People in Blackburn with Darwen are 90% more likely to volunteer when compared with people from other areas of England, and this is helping them to stay positive about the future.
We’re Learning English Together!
Published at: Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 9:46 am
The first learners to complete an innovative English language programme are feeling more confident about speaking English in public.
Take part in research on impact of Covid-19 on communities
Published at: Friday 12 June 2020 at 5:37 pm
A national research study is looking into the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on community cohesion – and over 18s in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to take part.
Community Ambassador’s recipe for supporting families in need
Published at: Tuesday 9 June 2020 at 10:38 am
Local resident Mehrun Jogee has worked tirelessly to provide nutritious hot meals for vulnerable residents across Blackburn with Darwen during the Coronavirus crisis.
Taking steps to recruit a more diverse workforce
Published at: Friday 6 March 2020 at 11:44 am
One of the borough’s largest social housing providers is reviewing its recruitment practices after taking part in a programme to help local workforces become more diverse.
Your invitation to celebrate International Women’s Day
Published at: Friday 28 February 2020 at 1:20 pm
Women across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to learn something new this International Women’s Day.
Awards dinner celebrates united community
Published at: Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 10:32 am
Community workers and volunteers were among those honoured at the 1V Community Champion Awards.
Another chance to have your say on community issues
Published at: Thursday 13 February 2020 at 11:05 am
Litter, jobs and opportunities, and events that bring people together are just some of the issues local people have discussed at Community Voices events over the last eight months.
Making connections to build stronger neighbourhoods together
Published at: Monday 10 February 2020 at 9:09 am
Community-spirited people from across Blackburn with Darwen came together to share ideas of how to make their neighbourhoods stronger.
Young Sara Wins Top Leadership Accolade
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 10:40 am
A young Blackburn student who wrote a speech that attracted international acclaim has won a major local award.
New youth forum to be shaped by 11 to 19 year olds
Published at: Friday 31 January 2020 at 9:40 am
A new youth group is giving young people in Blackburn with Darwen a voice to discuss their big issues.
Community Ambassador Saleha inspired to set up integration football league
Published at: Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 8:38 am
An Audley woman is planning a new football league to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into local life having taken part in the Community Ambassador programme.
Community pulls together to share food so no one needs to be alone this Christmas
Published at: Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
