News stories tagged as "Your Call"
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.
Tree-mendous volunteers needed for big planting day out
Published at: Friday 23 November 2018 at 1:23 pm
Do you want to help make the borough greener and join a team planting hundreds of trees?
Leader praises clean up volunteers
Published at: Friday 17 August 2018 at 3:53 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has praised volunteers for their efforts to make the borough a cleaner and greener place and pledged to continue to support them.
Iconic images of Blackburn feature in charity calendar
Published at: Friday 15 December 2017 at 11:05 am
Talented local photographer and Blackburn Road Runner Shafiq Khan has shared a collection of his best work to create a unique calendar to raise money for the East Lancashire Hospice.
Volunteer recognised at special awards
Published at: Wednesday 22 February 2017 at 4:07 pm
A volunteer will be recognised for her work supporting the refugee community at a special celebration this week.
Eddie’s special prize for big clean-up
Published at: Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 2:43 pm
A special award was given to five-year-old Eddie Carr for a giant litter pick in Darwen.
Volunteers get the go ahead to revamp sanctuary at Cemetery
Published at: Tuesday 4 October 2016 at 10:05 am
Volunteers are working on renovating a building to give people a quiet space to reflect on their loved ones who have passed away.
Volunteers clear 23 bags of rubbish from Whalley Range
Published at: Friday 29 July 2016 at 8:42 am
Whalley Range residents organised and carried out a successful clean up in their area as part of the Council’s Your Call campaign.
Praise for community group as new bench installed
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2016 at 7:54 am
A Darwen community group has been praised for the exceptional work they do to care for their park.
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.
First nominations for good neighbours awards
Published at: Friday 26 February 2016 at 4:32 pm
The first good neighbours have been nominated.
Clean for the Queen
Published at: Wednesday 24 February 2016 at 11:50 am
COMMUNITY groups and schools across Blackburn with Darwen are brushing up their tidying skills as part of the Clean for the Queen initiative.
Blackburn with Darwen CCG signs up for Good Neighbours Awards
Published at: Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 5:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group has become the latest sponsor to sign up for this year’s Good Neighbours Awards.
National social care charity backs Good Neighbours Awards
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:16 pm
A national social care charity is to be a major sponsor of next year’s Good Neighbours Awards.
A teenager is seeking sponsorship to revamp a building at Pleasington Cemetery.
Published at: Friday 4 December 2015 at 1:44 pm
Emily Hirst,15, of Heys Lane in Blackburn, decided to start the community project in order to complete a module for her Commonwealth Award.
One Voice to Tackle Rubbish
Published at: Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 6:26 pm
One Voice will be taking part in a litter picking exercise on Sunday 15th November.
Big clean up for Blackburn park
Published at: Thursday 15 October 2015 at 10:36 am
Suitcases and car parts were just a few of the items collected in a mass clean up at a Blackburn’s Roe Lee Park.
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.
Seven year old celebrated for litter picking efforts
Published at: Friday 4 September 2015 at 10:33 am
A seven year old who goes out regularly to clean up his community was guest of honour when he was invited to meet the Mayor with Blackburn with Darwen and leader of the Council.
Top ten reasons why Blackburn is a great place to live
Published at: Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 4:22 pm
Here’s the Shuttle’s top ten reasons why Blackburn is a great place to live.
Volunteers write new chapter for library
Published at: Thursday 23 July 2015 at 8:36 am
A group of 16 dedicated volunteers have taken over the running of Livesey Library.
Why Not Volunteer this National Volunteer Week.
Published at: Friday 29 May 2015 at 3:31 pm
As part of the national celebration of volunteers next week, Community and Volunteering Services (CVS) will be hosting a number of events throughout the week to encourage volunteering.
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.
