We’re looking forward to three exciting free family events coming soon to Darwen Market! In collaboration with Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire, local families will be able to enjoy three more free activities in Darwen Town Centre, this time with a Jubilee theme. There is also a theme of connection and sharing stories amongst each…
Darwen Travel has been helping the people of Darwen and surrounding areas enjoy stress-free holidays since January 2022. Their tailored, warm and hassle-free service demonstrates the continued need for physical travel agencies, even in a digital world. A friendly face and the convenience of being able to pop in and ask a question directly continues…
Families are in for a treat this coming week at Darwen Market. In collaboration with Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire, we are excited to be bringing you a week of fun, imagination and adventure. Our four themes for the events are Create, Make, Explore and Watch, so there’s an activity for everyone and something different…
The Children’s Wellbeing Club began at Darwen Market last Saturday, and will continue to run every Saturday in March from half 9am till half 11am. These sessions are run by Lisa Kennedy of Unwind Rebalance, who you may remember we did a Local Entrepreneur of the Week Facebook post in 2020, which you can read…
Darwen Market has welcomed three fantastic new stalls over the last few weeks – great news for shoppers! Sunset Amore Women’s Boutique If you’re a regular shopper at Darwen Market Hall, you will most likely have noticed Sunset Amore, opposite Rushton’s. This new boutique sells a wide range of women’s clothes, accessories and…
Friends of Bold Venture Park are hosting their “Christmas in Bold Venture Park” event this Sunday! A festive family event in Bold Venture Park This will be a festive afternoon out for all the family, with mulled wine, mince pies, carols by the “Inclusus” choir, small gifts to purchase and more. The event will be…
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,…
Darwen Heritage Centre is a fantastic free resource for the people of Darwen and surrounding areas. The Centre reopened last month, and so we caught up with Albert, one of the volunteers who makes running the Heritage Centre possible. The Heritage Centre is located within the handsome Holker House on Railway Road, in a prime…
There is a fun filled weekend of events coming up in Darwen Market Square on 11th & 12th September. You can be entertained by the magic giant bubbles that were so popular over the summer holidays – sessions by our wonderful bubble-ologist will take place at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. Plus, highly acclaimed theatre company,…
Vincent & Valerie is an award winning natural skin care brand based at The Brookside Salon in Darwen. Stephanie and Emma, Directors at Vincent & Valerie, got in touch to let us know that they have won three awards at the 2021 Free From Skincare Awards – what a great achievement! We wanted to share…