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…
The Blackburn Over 50s Group provide a friendly warm welcoming environment for people to come together, connect with other and make new friendships. Their youngest member is in their 70s! Their aim is to bring elderly people together so that they are not isolated and alone in their homes. They Read more…
The Billy Project have announced a brand new women’s gym group for females and their loved ones in recovery. The new group, funded by the Community Asset Fund, takes place every Monday between 12 noon and 3pm, with the first session being held on Monday 13th January. Contact Leanne on Read more…
Check out details of Offload Northwest’s Bank Holiday provision below. You can get more details in the attached image. This holiday season, no one should have to face it alone. Whether you’re navigating isolation or working through a recovery journey, we’re here for you. Come join us for a warm, Read more…
We would like to offer our congratulations to St. James Church Over Darwen, who have secured The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s support for vital work to help save and restore the historic church building for the local community. The funding will support assessment and planning work on the historic building Read more…
At Community CVS, we believe that showcasing the great work of voluntary organisations and community groups is of paramount importance – and we’d love to help you get the word out about your group and what you do to enhance and enrich the lives of people in our communities. If Read more…
Hospice staff were praised for their care and compassion at the first-ever East Lancashire Hospice staff awards. The event, which took place in Café Retreat – the bistro based at the hospice, celebrated the hard work, dedication, and achievements of the incredible staff across the hospice. All nominations were made Read more…
The BwD Youth Awareness Project have a FREE food counter located within the Reception area at our Boulevard Centre to enable individuals struggling with food to access basic essentials such as tins, snacks, tea bags, coffee etc. The Community Fridge can be accessed between 10am and 3pm on weekdays. Anyone Read more…
Fancy a great night out in Darwen and an opportunity to celebrate the terrific work done by our fantastic local Carers Service over the past twenty years? The Brookhouse Aerospace Birch Hall Cricket Ground is THE place to be this Saturday night. Has it really been twenty years? It seems Read more…