Darwen is home to a thriving creative community, including the talented Billy Almond. Billy is a Darwen based art teacher, illustrator and designer who focuses much of his stunning work on Darwen and surrounding areas. We caught up with Billy last month, while he worked on a mural at an exciting new town centre venue,…
Thousands of Darreners flocked to Darwen Market Square, to see the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On event and Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets on Saturday 20th November. Crowds were wowed with local talent from Lancashire Dance Academy and Darwen School of Music, before Just Imagine Theatre Company lit up the stage with The Greatest Show, including…
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about this weekend’s lights switch on and Christmas markets event… What time will the Christmas lights be switched on? The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm on Saturday. We’ve seen quite a few people say it will be 7pm, but this is incorrect. Stage entertainment…
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 lights switch on! Blackburn with Darwen Council, Darwen Town Centre and Darwen Town Council are thrilled to be bringing you a weekend of festive cheer and family fun, for Darwen’s Christmas lights switch on. A weekend of festive fun…
Do you have a warm coat at home that you no longer need? Donate it to Wrap Up East Lancashire and help someone in crisis this winter. Wrap Up East Lancashire 2021 Wrap Up East Lancashire is a campaign started by East Lancashire Rotary Clubs in 2018. It’s a simple (but much needed and appreciated)…