Our Bowel Cancer Screening Programme are seeking new volunteers to help them continue their life-saving work across our communities. Interested? We’re hosting a free training session for people who would like to get involved next Monday, 17th March, from 10am to 1.30pm. Want to know more? Get in touch.
We would like to invite you along to the BwD Community Network – Quarterly Meeting on Wednesday 26th March, 10am to 12 noon in the Conference Room at our Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, BB1 1EZ Where you will have the opportunity to find out about Youth Investment Fund, Civil Society Read more…
Our Preston Volunteers project are looking for dedicated volunteer Support into Volunteering Buddies who can give a few hours a week to support people from Asylum Seeking backgrounds to access volunteer roles which they would otherwise struggle to do so. As a Buddy you will be trained to enable people who Read more…
The latest CVS Peer Network meeting took place last Thursday (23rd January). You can read and download the minutes below: – Presentations & information You can download the presentations and information tabled at the meeting below: – March’s meeting The next meeting will be held on Thursday 27th March from Read more…
The Community CVS Business and Skills Team is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our colleague and friend, Daniel Fenton. Daniel’s journey with us began as a learner on the Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care, Skills for Life Bootcamp, where his dedication and drive stood out. He Read more…
We are delighted by the turn-out for the latest tranche of our Community Volunteer Training, which began on Monday. The training, led by the wonderful Denise Hayhurst, takes place over four sessions and recurs on a bimonthly basis, equipping your volunteers with a wide range of skills and information to Read more…
We’re currently looking to get some volunteers on board to be our friendly faces here at our Community Hub at 35 Railway Road and Boulevard Centre at 45 Railway Road. This role involves covering our reception area, meeting and greeting individuals and people from a wide range of organisations who Read more…
The next Boost Flying Start Business Network meeting will take place between 9.30am and 12 noon on Tuesday 18th March at our Boulevard Centre. February’s meeting featured some great speakers and provided a lot of knowledge a well as networking opportunities. We had some great feedback and look forward to Read more…
SPARK are holding a brilliant event focused on raising awareness about Ketamine misuse. This event is designed specifically for professionals working in the support field, as well as families and friends of individuals affected by Ketamine misuse. The event will take place on Tuesday 4th March from 1 to 4pm Read more…
Friends of Infirmary Area, voluntary group created in 2015 by local resident Hannah Goldthorpe MBE, are celebrating their 10th anniversary this month. Run completely by volunteers, the group connects with vulnerable adults and the elderly across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, and aspires to bring people together reducing loneliness and social isolation through Read more…