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A series of local events is taking place over the next few weeks to celebrate the 1898 battle by local workers for public access to the moors… Did you know that over 50 years before the famous Kinder Trespass in Derbyshire in 1932, Darwen Moor witnessed its own struggle for public access to moorland?…
Almost 1500 families and young people enjoy opening event at brand new Darwen Youth Zone! Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone celebrated the opening of their brand new Darwen site with a fantastic family fun day on Saturday 18th April. Local families were queuing all the way down Gary Aspden Way to see inside the…
(Originally published on The Shuttle) Darwen’s much-loved Library Theatre is set to benefit from a major boost of almost £1m as part of the government’s new Arts Everywhere Fund. The investment, revealed today as part of more than £16 million to support cultural venues and initiatives right across the country, marks another significant step forward…
The Easter holiday is fast approaching… two weeks of no school! If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained, Darwen Town Centre has the perfect solution. Culturapedia, our cultural partner, has created an exciting programme of workshops and live performances for families, and they’re all 100% free! Saturday 28th March: Stories…
Two #shopdarwen foodie favourites have received the recognition they deserve …but one still needs your help to be crowned winner! Pies and sandwiches, two lunchtime lifelines that we simply couldn’t live without, and we’re spoilt for choice in Darwen Town Centre. We’re proud to say that two of our #shopdarwen members, The Pie Hole and Gilly’s,…
Win £100 of Darwen Market vouchers! You’ve got to be in it to win it… enter for a chance of winning £100 of vouchers to spend with any Darwen Market trader. Simply complete the application form in The Shuttle Extra 2026 magazine, carefully tear out the page and post in the Shop Darwen…
Make some memories this February Half Term! Darwen Market is set to come alive this February half term with a programme of free, family-friendly activities, offering creative workshops, live music, and magical performances for children and their grown-ups. Running across multiple days during the school holidays, the programme invites families to drop in, get creative,…
Festive fun, local shopping and seasonal cheer all in one place The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway, and Darwen Town Centre is bursting with festive spirit. With twinkling lights, community events and a fantastic mix of independent shops, there’s no better place to enjoy the run-up to the big day. From family-friendly…
A brand-new Darwen Community Fund has just launched offering local groups the opportunity to access support for projects that will help make a real difference to the town. The £250,000 pilot fund, part of the £20m Darwen Pride in Place Programme, aims to support a number of projects that can have a positive impact on…
Begin2Sing and win a recording session! Following the successful release of Darwen’s original single Begin2Sing, here’s your opportunity to record your own version – and win a recording session with Darwen School of Music, and maybe even release your own single! A ‘karaoke mix’ of the song is available, alongside the full Begin2Sing song, on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music. Now everyone is encouraged to record their own…
