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“It’s in the Bag” with Darwen Market & Dinner at Maria’s

Darwen Market, Events, Food and Drink, News, ShoppingBy Jane Newby11th March 2021

Do you love to cook? Are you a novice cook, but want to learn? Do you love the idea of shopping locally for food, but find it hard to fit in? Do you want to buy from your local market but struggle with recipe ideas? If the answer to any of these is yes, then…

Calling all Darwen singers! Could you be The Voice of Darwen?

Events, NewsBy Jane Newby16th February 2021

If you love singing, are over seven years old and live in Darwen, don’t miss out of this fantastic competition!  Darwen School of Music has partnered with Darwen Town Centre and Blackburn with Darwen Council this half term to run a competition looking to find The Voice of Darwen.  The winner of the competition will…

Five Savvy Shopping & Cooking Tips

Darwen Market, Shop Darwen, ShoppingBy Jane Newby27th January 2021

We’re all keen to save money and create less waste when it comes to everyday meals, especially right now. Shopping savvily is even more important while we’re going out as little as possible, and although it can be a little tricky to only shop once a week, it can help you to be more shrewd…

Market’s School Meals Campaign Receives Praise from Marcus Rashford

Darwen Market, Food and Drink, News, ShoppingBy Jane Newby19th January 2021

Darwen Market and Blackburn Market are supporting families with children eligible for free school meals via vouchers, which can be used to buy quality food from the markets. The Darwen Market traders involved are pleased to be part of the initiative, and it’s even received praise from Marcus Rashford. Blackburn with Darwen Council are behind…

The Season of Goodwill in Darwen

Christmas 2020, Darwen Market, Insider's Guide, News, Shop Darwen, ShoppingBy Jane Newby22nd December 2020

When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety, and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing. It has been tough for many people and it will be a long road to recovery in all senses…

Christmas at Darwen Market

Christmas 2020, Darwen Market, Insider's Guide, ShoppingBy Jane Newby15th December 2020

Christmas has crept up on us yet again, and although things are undoubtedly different this year, there’s still plenty going on a Darwen Market… Open two extra days First and foremost, make sure you get Sunday 20th and Tuesday 22nd highlighted in your diary, as Darwen Market will be open on these days, giving you…

Dinner at Maria’s: How local foodie turned her passion into a successful business

Food and Drink, Insider's GuideBy Jane Newby26th November 2020

Maria Grieco is a local food lover and NHS worker who has turned her passion for cooking into a successful venture, Dinner at Maria’s. Maria is an active member of the community in Darwen and often gives us a hand with foodie content for Darwen Market. We caught up with her last week to find…

How to support Shop Darwen throughout lockdown

Shop Darwen, ShoppingBy Jane Newby13th November 2020

Shopping locally is a simple thing you can do to support your local economy and community throughout the challenging times were are facing. It’s always important to shop small, but now more than ever, local independent businesses in Darwen need your support. The #shopdarwen scheme is ongoing, and there are numerous ways you can enter…

Get into the Spooky Spirit Safely this Halloween

Insider's GuideBy Jane Newby30th October 2020

Trick or treating may be off the cards this Halloween, but there’s still plenty of things you can do in and around Darwen this weekend to get into the spooky spirit, while following Covid guidelines. From exploring a creepy and historical location to Halloween fun and games at home, have a read to get some…

Shop Darwen has launched!

Insider's Guide, News, Shop Darwen, ShoppingBy Jane Newby6th October 2020

Shop Darwen launched last week, and it’s been great to see the scheme get started. There are now around 30 independent Darwen town centre businesses taking part – spend £5 or over at any of them, and you can gain entry to a prize draw for a chance of winning £50 worth of Shop Darwen…

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