The Wish Centre Charity Shop Joins the Shop Darwen Scheme: A New Chapter in Community Support The Wish Centre, a prominent charity supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse in Blackburn and Darwen, has recently joined the Shop Darwen initiative. This collaboration marks a significant step in the charity’s mission to integrate more deeply into the…
We’re thrilled to welcome independent record shop, Tower Music, to the Shop Darwen Scheme. The Bridge Street shop opened in June 2023. Owner, Lee Arnold, has lived in Darwen for twenty years, and has wanted to open a record shop for as long as he can remember. Independent music shop in Darwen Town Centre…
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…
Warm summer days go hand in hand with family fun, and there’s lots to look forward to this summer in Darwen Town Centre! Our market square is the ideal place to enjoy family events and entertainment in the sunshine. Here’s three upcoming dates for your diary… Sunday 25th June – Blackburn and Darwen Band…
As a self-confessed foodie, the Instagram images of food first got me to notice new Darwen Restaurant CDJ, they were bright, colourful and looked delicious! Fast forward a week and I took myself there for lunch and to have an arranged chat with Chef Dan Jolley. Here is what I found out… CDJ opened on…
Blackburn with Darwen Council are delighted to announce that it is working with British Designer and Artist Liam Hopkins, 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…