Do you have a warm coat at home that you no longer need? Donate it to Wrap Up East Lancashire and help someone in crisis this winter. Wrap Up East Lancashire 2021 Wrap Up East Lancashire is a campaign started by East Lancashire Rotary Clubs in 2018. It’s a simple (but much needed and appreciated)…
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Two of Darwen Market’s popular stall holders are tying the knot this weekend…and not to each other! Verity from Rushton’s and Jackie from Deli Carlo are marrying their respective partners Dean and Steve on Saturday 9th October. Both couples are keeping their celebrations local. Jackie and Steve are getting married at Whitehall Hotel & Distillery.…
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C.P. Company’s CINQUANTA exhibition is taking place at Darwen Market! As part of the British Textile Biennial, iconic Italian sportswear brand, C.P. Company, is exhibiting designs from their fascinating history in Darwen Market’s repurposed basement car park. Exclusive designs from the collaboration between C.P. Company and adidas Spezial will also be revealed. This is especially…
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Darwen Heritage Centre is a fantastic free resource for the people of Darwen and surrounding areas. The Centre reopened last month, and so we caught up with Albert, one of the volunteers who makes running the Heritage Centre possible. The Heritage Centre is located within the handsome Holker House on Railway Road, in a prime…
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There is a fun filled weekend of events coming up in Darwen Market Square on 11th & 12th September. You can be entertained by the magic giant bubbles that were so popular over the summer holidays – sessions by our wonderful bubble-ologist will take place at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. Plus, highly acclaimed theatre company,…
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Vincent & Valerie is an award winning natural skin care brand based at The Brookside Salon in Darwen. Stephanie and Emma, Directors at Vincent & Valerie, got in touch to let us know that they have won three awards at the 2021 Free From Skincare Awards – what a great achievement! We wanted to share…
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Let’s Make’s brand new programme of free children’s events has begun! The events are all taking place on Darwen Market Square, with most happening between 12pm and 3pm (check poster below). Activities range from Magical Story Jars sessions, circus workshops, dancing, face painting and more – there’s certainly something for every child to get involved…
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The Rubbish Shakespeare Company are coming to Darwen Town Centre tomorrow to perform their fun-filled version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – we are so excited! The event was originally taking place on Darwen Market Square, but you have probably noticed that the weather forecast isn’t looking good at all, with heavy rain and thunderstorms…
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We’re pleased to bring you the news that there are two new stalls at Darwen Market… Luxi Melts is a brand new stall at Darwen Market selling oil burners, wax melts, bath bombs and other home fragrance items. The stall is run by mother and daughter duo Sophie and Nicola Gregson, who are from Darwen.…
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Now fully booked The Rubbish Shakespeare Company is bringing their fun and lighthearted version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Darwen Market Square on Saturday 7th August 2021. This is a free event perfect for all the family. Remember to bring a picnic blanket or some camping chairs, and to wear suncream if it’s a…
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