Pupils pitch in with ‘awesomely autumn’ window display in Darwen

Darwen’s new cultural venue – Fourteen Market Street – has been transformed with an awesomely autumnal window display! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council commissioned the window art project, created by artist and illustrator Lucie Cooke in collaboration with children from Ashleigh and Avondale primary schools. Around 60 children joined Lucie on Wednesday (September 25th) to…

Say goodbye to summer with a weekend of family fun in Darwen Town Centre

Join us this Saturday 31st August for a jam-packed day of fun in Darwen Town Centre   It might be the last weekend of the summer holidays, but there is still time to have fun, meet family and friends and make memories in Darwen before packing the school bags and ironing the school uniforms!  …

89 people take part in Darwen’s first community window art event

89 members of the local community joined window artist, Lucie Cooke, in showing Darwen town centre what summer means to them.   Darwen’s first ever window art event, The Big Summer Draw, was a great success on Saturday 18th August.    Following the popularity of The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which runs until Monday 2nd September,…

A chat with Lucie Cooke, the artist behind The #shopdarwen Tower Trail!

Have you spotted the beautiful Darwen Tower drawings around town this summer? They’re making up The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which is all about backing our local economy, spending time with family during the holidays and getting creative! The artist behind the window displays and chalkboards is Lucie Cooke, an accomplished designer and illustrator from Clitheroe,…

Darwen Monthly Artisan Market is Back

Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market is Back – A Celebration of Creativity & Community! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are delighted to be welcoming back Crafty Vintage’s Monthly Artisan Markets on Darwen Market Square on the last Saturday of each month, starting on 30th March from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of our…