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Calling all independent Darwen businesses! If you own an independent business based in Darwen town centre, Blackburn with Darwen council are inviting you to sign up to their new marketing initiative, Shop Darwen. The campaign’s purpose is to support local businesses, give Darwen’s daytime economy a helping hand and encourage shoppers back to the high…
This year’s Heritage Open Day at Bold Venture Park will take place on Sunday 20th September, and the theme is “Hidden Nature”. Friends of Bold Venture Park have organised a community pop up art gallery to celebrate the nature and beauty that we are so lucky to have on our doorstep in Darwen. Keep reading…
We are so excited to announce that a brand new stall will soon be opening on Darwen Market! Husband and wife team, Nandor and Agota, will be bringing the people of Darwen an authentic taste of Hungary with their stall, Budapest Lángos, which will be serving delicious Hungarian street food. Classic Hungarian lángos Lángos,…
Earth Evolution, Darwen’s new eco refill shop, opened last month and has already proven to be a favourite with both the local community and visitors from surrounding areas. We visited the shop last week to chat with the owner, Kate, and try some of their famous vegan sweets! A variety of kitchen cupboard staples…
The government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme launched on Monday, and a large number of Darwen based eateries are taking part… yay! The scheme means that on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August, eat-in diners can receive a 50% discount on food and non alcoholic drinks, up to a maximum of £10 discount per…
Darwen based self care and wellbeing centre, Serenity Self Care, are offering free support for keyworkers and people bereaved by Coronavirus living/working in Blackburn with Darwen. The support is being funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and provides a much needed lifeline for those directly affected by the pandemic. Serenity Self Care began in…
Due to a rise in cases of Coronavirus in Blackburn with Darwen, Dominic Harrison (Director of Public Health) has announced new local measures. It’s really important that we all follow these following guidelines to help prevent a local lockdown: Only allow two people to visit your home and always keep two meters apart Wear a…
If you own/manage a business in Darwen town centre, you will be contacted shortly to answer a few questions about your current details. Blackburn with Darwen council are putting together a database of businesses in Darwen town centre so they have an up-to-date point of contact with each one. This point of contact will be…
Saturday 4th July is UK Indie Day – an annual campaign to promote independent retailers in the UK. In Darwen, we are lucky to have a great variety of independent retailers, including a vibrant group of traders at Darwen Market, who help make the town a brilliant place to live and visit. Serving the…
This Christmas in Darwen support local traders, retailers, restaurants, cafes and bars and help our community thrive. 2019 has seen new retailers open, popular traders expand and some fantastic free events. Bridge Street in particular is now home to a range of unique gift, craft, food and beauty shops. Pay a visit to Belgrave Bootique…
