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Longstanding Darwen Town Centre ironmongers The mission of the #shopdarwen campaign is to support and champion independent Darwen Town Centre businesses, and we’re delighted to have longstanding Darwen-based ironmongers, James Gibson, on board. Operating for over 130 years, this family run company has seen many eras of the British high street, and has adapted to…
Blackburn with Darwen Council Partners with Culturapedia to Deliver Family-Friendly Activities in Blackburn and Darwen Markets Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased to announce its ongoing collaboration with Culturapedia, a Blackburn-based cultural organisation, to deliver an exciting family-friendly holiday activity programme at Blackburn and Darwen Markets. This initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to providing accessible,…
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…
Free half term activities at Darwen Market We know that the children are only just back to school, but the next holidays are just around the corner! Do not fear, our free holiday activity programme is back at Darwen Market for May half-term. Culturapedia, our cultural partner on this project, has put together a wonderful…
Following Council approval, Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to undertake refurbishment work at the historic Darwen Town Hall. It is part of a project to improve the existing accommodation and facilitate the relocation of the joint Council and NHS services from Darwen Resource Centre. The refurbishment works will include internal alterations and improvements to…
The Easter holidays are set to be an eggstremely exciting and creative couple of weeks, thanks to a full programme of free family activities at Darwen Market. From immersive theatrical performances to creative art workshops, there’s an event to capture the imagination of every child this Easter. Here’s what you’ve got to look…
A new planning application has been submitted setting out plans for major new investment in Darwen’s Library and Library Theatre. The project – part of the £100m Darwen Town Deal and supported by investment from Blackburn with Darwen Council – includes: A proposed double-storey extension – better linking the library and theatre, opening up the spaces for wider community…
Work to demolish the existing Darwen Youth Centre building to pave the way for a multi-million-pound transformation is set to get underway. Once completed, the new youth centre will be double the size, boasting: A new creative workshop space Recording and DJ studio Gaming zone and multi-use spaces Upgraded outdoor sports facilities The scheme is…
Win £100 of Darwen Market vouchers! You’ve got to be in it to win it… enter for a chance of winning £100 of vouchers to spend at any Darwen Market trader. Simply complete the application form in The Shuttle Extra 2025 magazine, carefully tear out the page and post in the Shop Darwen…
Window artist, Lucie Cooke, has been in Darwen Town Centre this week to add a touch of spring to Fourteen Market Street Let’s take a look… A modern map of Darwen The centrepiece of the design is a fun unconventional map of Darwen, highlighting 14 of our town’s icons: …
