Urban Seed Today we’re featuring a Darwen entrepreneur who proves that you’re never too young to follow your passions and invest energy into something rewarding. Saffron is the founder of Darwen based houseplant business, Urban Seed. She was just sixteen years old when she began this venture as a way to help get through a…
Have you got your copy of the new Insider’s Guide to Darwen yet? We wanted to give both visitors to Darwen and Darreners alike a concise handbook on our vibrant town centre. There’s info on where to eat, drink, shop and visit, a little on Darwen’s rich history, and a handy town centre map including…
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…
New “Shop Darwen” retailer: The Doula Place Darwen by Snowdrop Doula The wonderful Doula Place at 7 Bolton Road is one of our newest Shop Darwen retailers, and we’re so pleased to have them within the campaign! Quality baby & children’s clothing and equipment available in Darwen Town Centre This friendly hub offers: A large…
Darwen Town Centre fabric shop & sewing studio Family run fabric shop and sewing studio, Mimi & Bee, is one of the latest independent town centre retailers to join Darwen’s shop local scheme, and we couldn’t be happier to have them on board! This craft lover’s paradise is located at 189-191 Duckworth Street, on the…
Our newest member of the #shopdarwen scheme is the Darwen Community Helpers hub on Bridge Street, and we’re so excited to have them on board! Darwen Community Helpers is a community based organisation founded by Samantha Nye. Their mission is to reduce loneliness and poverty in Darwen, and to be a helping hand to anyone…
N-Trance set to headline Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On! Get ready to set your Christmas spirit free at the Darwen lights switch on with headline act, N-Trance! One of the biggest selling UK dance acts of the 90s, N-Trance is topping the bill for this year’s Christmas lights event on Saturday, November 18th. Last year…
We have a new Shop Darwen retailer! Welcome Willow Tree… We’re thrilled to announce that Willow Tree is now a Shop Darwen business. This gem of a boutique opened on Duckworth Street in April and stocks a unique collection of ladies clothes, accessories and shoes, plus homeware. Willow Tree’s owner, Helen, is Darwen born and…
Less than two weeks to go until the next instalment of Darwen Monthly Artisan Market! This is an event not to be missed in the heart of the town on Darwen Market Square. The first Darwen Artisan Market, which took place on Saturday 12th August, was a roaring success. Quintessentially British summer showers were no…
Love was most definitely in the air when celebrity designer Patrick Grant visited Darwen Market. Judge on the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick chose the beautiful Victorian building as the location for the latest fashion shoot for his ethical clothing brand, Community Clothing. And, he wasn’t short of willing volunteers with the traders keen…