News stories tagged as "refresh"
Autumn road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Published at: Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 9:55 am
The clocks went back this weekend in the UK, and every year DfT stats show a seasonal increase in accidents on UK roads, with too many pedestrians and cyclists being killed or seriously injured as it gets darker earlier.
Free falls advice for over 60s
Published at: Wednesday 5 June 2019 at 1:49 pm
Over 60s from Blackburn and Darwen can get information and support on preventing falls via a free balance and strength advice session.
A decade of success: Celebrating 10 years of re:fresh
Published at: Tuesday 17 July 2018 at 11:10 am
Members of the public, volunteers and councillors and staff from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council took part in a celebratory walk in Darwen to mark 10 years of re:fresh.
Festival held to celebrate Weavers Wheel cycling and walking route launch
Published at: Tuesday 3 July 2018 at 4:48 pm
The Weavers Wheel cycle fest took place at Witton Park on Saturday.
People urged to join anniversary walking and cycling festival
Published at: Tuesday 26 June 2018 at 10:51 am
People can get on their bike or put their best foot forward at Blackburn with Darwen’s Walking and Cycling Festival.
Children’s Learn to Ride Sessions
Published at: Tuesday 28 March 2017 at 2:25 pm
The half term break is the perfect opportunity to get rid of those stabilisers and get riding on two wheels!
Free support to improve health and wellbeing
Published at: Wednesday 25 November 2015 at 12:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Wellbeing Service brings together a wide range of services that currently support health and wellbeing and makes them accessible via a single contact point.
‘Buggy Buddies’ get fit with Council’s help
Published at: Thursday 25 June 2015 at 10:33 am
An exercise class for new mums which allows them to bring their babies along for the ride is proving to be a big hit!
Half term sports camp this May
Published at: Monday 11 May 2015 at 1:54 pm
This May half term sees the return of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Refresh Sports Camps.
Work taster a good experience for Dean and Asad
Published at: Thursday 30 April 2015 at 2:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackburn College have linked up on a project to provide practical work experience for students with additional and learning support needs.
Witton Park Arena’s 1000th member celebrates hitting target
Published at: Friday 13 March 2015 at 3:32 pm
Witton Park Arena’s 1000th member has been putting the equipment through its paces, beating her weight-loss target by getting active at the state –of-the-art facility.
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.
Celebration time for re:fresh volunteers
Published at: Thursday 4 December 2014 at 11:12 am
A recent health event brought together over 70 volunteers to celebrate their work for the Council’s award-winning re:fresh initiative.
Wellbeing Service is helping borough’s residents
Published at: Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:50 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is now available.