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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: …
A new planning application has been submitted detailing plans to transform Darwen Market Hall as part of the £100m Town Deal. The application sets out proposals that include the refurbishment of the Victorian Market Hall, a new arcade to replace the existing Market Annex and a new town centre car park. The plans have been…
This fantastic local organisation has now expanded to two units on Bridge Street in Darwen Town Centre, and has opened a secondhand shop dedicated to babies and children. Darwen Community Helpers is a Community Interest Company founded by Samantha Nye. They do what it says on the tin – they are a helping hand…
After three weeks sitting majestically on Darwen Market Square, we bid farewell to the giant wheel on Sunday 2nd March. The feedback on the wheel has been fantastic, and we have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the community’s photos of their rides on the wheel that have been shared on social media. Darwen Town Centre…
Who’s ready for half term at Darwen Market? We know we are! It’s been a long few weeks since the Christmas holidays ended, and we’re ready to welcome back free family activities to Darwen Town Centre. We have three fantastic free events for children at the market during February half term, two drop in…
Get ready for incredible bird’s eye views across Darwen and beyond! For one month only, a giant wheel is coming to Darwen Market Square, giving you the chance to see Darwen and the surrounding countryside as you’ve never seen it before. From Saturday 8 February the giant wheel will be open to everyone in its…
