Darwen Market and Blackburn Market are supporting families with children eligible for free school meals via vouchers, which can be used to buy quality food from the markets. The Darwen Market traders involved are pleased to be part of the initiative, and it’s even received praise from Marcus Rashford. Blackburn with Darwen Council are behind…
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When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety, and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing. It has been tough for many people and it will be a long road to recovery in all senses…
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Christmas has crept up on us yet again, and although things are undoubtedly different this year, there’s still plenty going on a Darwen Market… Open two extra days First and foremost, make sure you get Sunday 20th and Tuesday 22nd highlighted in your diary, as Darwen Market will be open on these days, giving you…
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Maria Grieco is a local food lover and NHS worker who has turned her passion for cooking into a successful venture, Dinner at Maria’s. Maria is an active member of the community in Darwen and often gives us a hand with foodie content for Darwen Market. We caught up with her last week to find…
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Shopping locally is a simple thing you can do to support your local economy and community throughout the challenging times were are facing. It’s always important to shop small, but now more than ever, local independent businesses in Darwen need your support. The #shopdarwen scheme is ongoing, and there are numerous ways you can enter…
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Trick or treating may be off the cards this Halloween, but there’s still plenty of things you can do in and around Darwen this weekend to get into the spooky spirit, while following Covid guidelines. From exploring a creepy and historical location to Halloween fun and games at home, have a read to get some…
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Shop Darwen launched last week, and it’s been great to see the scheme get started. There are now around 30 independent Darwen town centre businesses taking part – spend £5 or over at any of them, and you can gain entry to a prize draw for a chance of winning £50 worth of Shop Darwen…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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