News stories tagged as "Volunteers"

Borough gets ready to crown its community heroes

Published at: Monday 24 October 2022 at 9:15 am

People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated hundreds of their local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.

The search is on for our Blackburn with Darwen superheroes!

Published at: Monday 6 June 2022 at 7:54 am

Today is the launch of the Community Volunteer Awards 2022 to celebrate the amazing people and groups who make a big difference in our borough.

Community centre volunteers celebrate 10 years

Published at: Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 5:24 pm

Accrington Road community centre volunteers held a 10 year celebration event this weekend.

Local heroes celebrated at glittering awards ceremony

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:45 pm

Community champions from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned in a ceremony at the 2021 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.

Record-breaking year for our borough’s community heroes!

Published at: Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 11:45 am

People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated a record number of local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.

Get your votes in for your community legends

Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 9:00 am

If you haven’t already voted for your volunteer hero – now’s your chance.

Give a massive thanks to all our amazing volunteers!

Published at: Tuesday 1 June 2021 at 11:58 am

It’s time to celebrate all the wonderful helpers in Blackburn with Darwen and all the amazing things they do.

Which voluntary groups deserve the Queen’s Award?

Published at: Thursday 18 June 2020 at 12:12 pm

Here’s your chance to nominate voluntary groups in Blackburn with Darwen for the highest honour – the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).

Leader thanks volunteers supporting people in need and urges they keep themselves safe too

Published at: Wednesday 15 April 2020 at 4:39 pm

The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is offering his thanks to all the volunteers working hard to support others through the current Coronavirus pandemic.

All hands on deck needed at big community day!

Published at: Tuesday 17 September 2019 at 10:28 am

Volunteers are needed for a big re-vamp day at Roman Road Library and Community Gym in Blackburn.

Crowning our borough’s community heroes!

Published at: Monday 10 June 2019 at 10:07 pm

Community heroes from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned this evening at the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.

Brett gears up to host Community Volunteer Awards!

Published at: Thursday 6 June 2019 at 1:36 pm

With less than a week to go until the Community Volunteer Awards, organisers Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Community CVS reveal the compere for the presentation evening.

Celebration event for volunteers is in the bag!

Published at: Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 11:13 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s loyal army of litter-pickers have been thanked at a special celebration event.

New era for Greenfields

Published at: Wednesday 8 March 2017 at 3:20 pm

Greenfields Community Centre is now being run by a new group of volunteers with big plans.

Volunteers Praised After Event Success

Published at: Wednesday 6 July 2016 at 1:25 pm

The Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) has praised volunteers for their contribution to one of the town’s largest midsummer festivals.

Help to clean up Darwen Woods

Published at: Thursday 10 March 2016 at 2:08 pm

Volunteers will spruce up Sunnyhurst Woods this weekend as part of a regular clean-up.

Council launches bid for ‘army of volunteers’ to boost borough

Published at: Wednesday 30 September 2015 at 3:26 pm

The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has unveiled plans to build an army of volunteers at a special event.

Council wants to build an army of volunteers to make borough better says leader

Published at: Friday 25 September 2015 at 10:28 am

The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council will unveil plans to build an army of volunteers at a special conference next week.

Volunteers swing into bowling success

Published at: Monday 8 June 2015 at 1:42 pm

Bowling greens in Blackburn with Darwen are thriving thanks to hard-working volunteers who have taken on the day-to-day running of the clubs, backed with support from the Council.

Leader presents cheque to Friends group

Published at: Thursday 19 March 2015 at 5:22 pm

Cllr Kate Hollern, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has presented a cheque of £500 to Friends of Holy Trinity.

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.

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.