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Darwen Market Square Poster Competition

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz28th February 2019

Darwen Primary Poster Competition As part of their effort to promote health and safety Eric Wright Construction have been working with Avondale Primary School and challenging them to design site safety posters. Young people at Avondale Primary School have been putting their artistic talents to good use by entering a competition to create health and…

Darwen Market Square Artwork Revealed

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz8th February 2019

Blackburn with Darwen Council has today revealed the artwork concept that will become the centre piece of the new Darwen Market Square.  A majestic Peregrine Falcon, made of woven copper, will arrive in Darwen this spring. It will stand over 3m tall, with a wing span of 4.5m; it will look towards one of its…

Hi-tech Recycling Plant Coming to Darwen?

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz28th January 2019

A good Darwen news story to start off your Monday! Proposals to build a £300million state-of-the-art energy recovery centre to turn millions of black bin bags and their contents into steam and electricity have been revealed today. Councillor Phil Riley, Regeneration head for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and member of Darwen Town Centre Partnership…

Darwen Railings Restored

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz6th December 2018

Railway Road Historic Railings Restored and Reinstated Darwen’s iconic Railings, thought to be around 100 years old, situated on Railway Road were removed several months ago and have been safety checked, carefully restored and are currently being reinstalled. Some of the railings have not stood up to the test of time, and therefore were not…

Six Weeks Of Free Summer Fun in Darwen!

Events, Insider's Guide, Market Square NewsBy Katherine Lucarz2nd August 2018

Darwen Market and Crafty Vintage Presents a Packed Programme of Free Summer Fun Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-2pm 23rd July – 24th August Activities confirmed so far are: Monday 23rd July 10 – 12 UKULELE SINGALONG Games and music Crafty Corner & Giant Games   Wednesday 25th July Lizi Potters Wheel – Throw A Cup…

Brambles East Band Showcase at Darwen Market

Events, Insider's Guide, Market Square NewsBy Katherine Lucarz12th July 2018

Darwen Market Presents…Brambles East Band Showcase Performance in Darwen Market Square, Thursday 19 July 11am Darwen Market is delighted to present Brambles East Band Showcase on Thursday 19 July at 11am. For the first time in the history of the school, students from Brambles East will be showcasing their talents with a live performance in…

Work set to start on £1.3m flagship project in Darwen

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz12th July 2018

Work set to start on £1.3m flagship project in Darwen Work is set to start next week on an ambitious £1.3 million scheme to develop a new public space for events and entertainment in the heart of Darwen Town Centre. It was announced today, that following the Council’s new procurement framework process, Eric Wright Civil…

Darwen Market Square Plans – Now Unveiled!

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz8th May 2018

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is investing £1.5 million in the future of Darwen Town Centre by creating a fantastic public space right in the heart of the town. The plans are for the area outside Darwen Market and on the site of the former 3 day Market; work will begin as early as spring…

Darwen Market Entrance Makeover

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz8th May 2018

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has approved plans for a new permanent entrance way to Darwen Market following the removal of the 3 day market. This will replace the temporary door that is currently in place, allowing access to the Annex and car park from the soon to be redeveloped Darwen Market Square. Following conversations…

Liam Hopkins Commissioned for New Darwen Market Square Art Pieces

Insider's Guide, Market Square News, NewsBy Katherine Lucarz17th March 2018

British Designer and Artist Liam Hopkins announced as the chosen consultant who will work with the Darwen Community on developing ideas and designs to create bespoke pieces of artwork for Darwen Market Square. The Artist Commission for Darwen attracted interest from over 60 artists, 4 artists were shortlisted with Liam ultimately being selected by the…

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