The Wish Centre Charity Shop Joins the Shop Darwen Scheme

The Wish Centre Charity Shop Joins the Shop Darwen Scheme: A New Chapter in Community Support The Wish Centre, a prominent charity supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse in Blackburn and Darwen, has recently joined the Shop Darwen initiative. This collaboration marks a significant step in the charity’s mission to integrate more deeply into the…

Introducing “begin2sing”, Darwen’s new singing initiative

Council Supports Innovative New Singing Initiative to Boost Community Confidence and Wellbeing in Darwen Blackburn with Darwen Council is proud to announce its support for begin2sing — an exciting new series of vocal workshops designed to build confidence, strengthen community ties, and promote positive mental health through the power of music. Developed by award-winning vocal…

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Blackburn with Darwen Partners with Culturapedia to Deliver Family Friendly Activities

Blackburn with Darwen Council Partners with Culturapedia to Deliver Family-Friendly Activities in Blackburn and Darwen Markets  Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased to announce its ongoing collaboration with Culturapedia, a Blackburn-based cultural organisation, to deliver an exciting family-friendly holiday activity programme at Blackburn and Darwen Markets. This initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to providing accessible,…

New chapter for Darwen’s historic library and theatre revealed

A new planning application has been submitted setting out plans for major new investment in Darwen’s Library and Library Theatre. The project – part of the £100m Darwen Town Deal and supported by investment from Blackburn with Darwen Council – includes: A proposed double-storey extension – better linking the library and theatre, opening up the spaces for wider community…