As part of her special visit to Blackburn tomorrow to flick the switch on the town’s Christmas lights, Peppa Pig will be stopping off to visit children at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
Peppa will arrive at 2.30pm and along with Blackburn with Darwen Mayor, Councillor Karimeh Foster and The Bee Radio, will walk round the Children’s Ward.
Children will be given a Peppa Pig Advent Calendar as a memento of the visit.
Peppa will then make her way over to The Mall for her guest appearance at 4.30pm before arriving for the lights switch on from 5.30pm at King William Street.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
New Blackburn with Darwen Urgent Care Pilot
An innovative new way of delivering urgent care is set to be piloted in East Lancashire.
The new way of working would find the GP out of hours service sharing a location with Urgent Care Centres at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT).
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus and NHS East Lancashire have agreed to pilot the ‘one stop shop’ scheme where patients with even the most complex needs could be assessed and given the most appropriate care as quickly as possible.
The proposed pilot is currently being designed but could see patients who attend urgent care centres across East Lancashire for a variety of urgent conditions being seen by GPs as opposed to hospital based emergency department doctors.
It is hoped this way of working would reduce unnecessary waiting times and simplify access for people.
As part of the pilot, both primary care trusts have agreed not to tender the current Out of Hours services and will extend the contract of the current providers, East Lancashire Medical Services (ELMS).
The pcts were embarking on a tender process after advice from internal auditors which said that a locally led procurement would be better than one which may have been led by the new National Commissioning Board.
Graham Burgess, Chief Executive of Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus, said: “We are delighted to work with ELMS on establishing this new model. We believe that the revised service will improve patient experience and deliver value for money.
“We have listened to the concerns of patients, GPs and other stakeholders about the original decision to tender the Out of Hours service and think we have come up with an acceptable solution that addresses all the issues.”
Russ McLean Chair of the Patient Voice Group said: “This is wonderful news. The patients of East Lancashire can be assured that their opinions have been listened to and the swell of support for their local service, in place since 1994, was recognised. This is a positive move for the health economy and we are delighted with the outcome. I would personally like to thank the many patients who have contacted me with messages of support.”
Dr Chris Clayton, chair of the Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “I feel this is a very important step forward. The new model, which is being designed with the help of local doctors should well improve patient care. We have been lobbying for this strongly and I am very pleased with the outcome. It gives us much faith and positivity in the process of clinically led commissioning."
Dr David White, lead GP for Burnley Clinical Commissioning Group and the PCT Clinical Lead for urgent care said: “This is an innovative approach, by co-locating and integrating urgent care services it will increase the range of clinical skills available to respond to the range of urgent care problems with which patients attend out of hours and the urgent care centre. It will also simplify and speed up access to urgent care which is something we know both patients and professionals have requested."
The new way of working would find the GP out of hours service sharing a location with Urgent Care Centres at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT).
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus and NHS East Lancashire have agreed to pilot the ‘one stop shop’ scheme where patients with even the most complex needs could be assessed and given the most appropriate care as quickly as possible.
The proposed pilot is currently being designed but could see patients who attend urgent care centres across East Lancashire for a variety of urgent conditions being seen by GPs as opposed to hospital based emergency department doctors.
It is hoped this way of working would reduce unnecessary waiting times and simplify access for people.
As part of the pilot, both primary care trusts have agreed not to tender the current Out of Hours services and will extend the contract of the current providers, East Lancashire Medical Services (ELMS).
The pcts were embarking on a tender process after advice from internal auditors which said that a locally led procurement would be better than one which may have been led by the new National Commissioning Board.
Graham Burgess, Chief Executive of Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus, said: “We are delighted to work with ELMS on establishing this new model. We believe that the revised service will improve patient experience and deliver value for money.
“We have listened to the concerns of patients, GPs and other stakeholders about the original decision to tender the Out of Hours service and think we have come up with an acceptable solution that addresses all the issues.”
Russ McLean Chair of the Patient Voice Group said: “This is wonderful news. The patients of East Lancashire can be assured that their opinions have been listened to and the swell of support for their local service, in place since 1994, was recognised. This is a positive move for the health economy and we are delighted with the outcome. I would personally like to thank the many patients who have contacted me with messages of support.”
Dr Chris Clayton, chair of the Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “I feel this is a very important step forward. The new model, which is being designed with the help of local doctors should well improve patient care. We have been lobbying for this strongly and I am very pleased with the outcome. It gives us much faith and positivity in the process of clinically led commissioning."
Dr David White, lead GP for Burnley Clinical Commissioning Group and the PCT Clinical Lead for urgent care said: “This is an innovative approach, by co-locating and integrating urgent care services it will increase the range of clinical skills available to respond to the range of urgent care problems with which patients attend out of hours and the urgent care centre. It will also simplify and speed up access to urgent care which is something we know both patients and professionals have requested."
Monday, November 07, 2011
Blackburn with Darwen Council declares “We are ready” as temperatures start to plummet
Blackburn with Darwen Council is already planning ahead following two year’s unprecedented bad weather.
The first frost arrived today and many residents woke up to a blanket of white covering their cars.
The salt barn at the transport depot in Davyfield Road, Blackburn, is full in preparation for a potential third snowy winter.
The Council is also updating its facebook page BWD Winter throughout the season as usual.
It was launched last year and had 350,000 views throughout the winter period. The page is aimed at keeping residents and organisations informed if the weather turns bad again.
BWD Winter will be kept updated with all news and information relating to the weather including up to date forecasts, gritting, any school closures and bin collection arrangements throughout the winter months.
From October 1, the Council’s winter service continues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the last frosts of spring.
Dave Harling, Executive Member for Regeneration, said: “There is speculation as usual about whether we will have a third bad winter spell. We are ready if the snow returns.
“It is crucial that information is sent to residents as quickly as possible if the weather is as bad as last year and services are disrupted. We will be using all the normal channels including our facebook page which had 350,000 views during last year’s winter.
“It is the fastest way to get the information out to people and also a great opportunity for us to engage with our residents.”
The first frost arrived today and many residents woke up to a blanket of white covering their cars.
The salt barn at the transport depot in Davyfield Road, Blackburn, is full in preparation for a potential third snowy winter.
The Council is also updating its facebook page BWD Winter throughout the season as usual.
It was launched last year and had 350,000 views throughout the winter period. The page is aimed at keeping residents and organisations informed if the weather turns bad again.
BWD Winter will be kept updated with all news and information relating to the weather including up to date forecasts, gritting, any school closures and bin collection arrangements throughout the winter months.
From October 1, the Council’s winter service continues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the last frosts of spring.
Dave Harling, Executive Member for Regeneration, said: “There is speculation as usual about whether we will have a third bad winter spell. We are ready if the snow returns.
“It is crucial that information is sent to residents as quickly as possible if the weather is as bad as last year and services are disrupted. We will be using all the normal channels including our facebook page which had 350,000 views during last year’s winter.
“It is the fastest way to get the information out to people and also a great opportunity for us to engage with our residents.”
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Web relaunch for re:fresh
re:fresh has an exciting new website with a wealth of information including listings of leisure activities, community events and health and wellbeing information. Since the launch of re:fresh in 2008, the scheme has been hugely successful across Blackburn with Darwen in encouraging people to get active and boost their health and wellbeing. The new site allows users to search by activity, venue, postcode and day so that you can easily find leisure activities to suit you. You can also register to receive regular e-newsletters to keep you updated on news, events and activities. re:fresh offers access to a wide ranging programme of free leisure and physical activity. From high energy dance classes to gentle aerobics for the elderly and mums-to-be or team sports to bike rides in local parks, the new site lists them all. As well as all the latest news and activities from council run leisure services, the site will also show a whole host of activities taking place across the borough from other organisations, such as exercise classes held by charity groups and events hosted by independent sports clubs. Local organisations and clubs that are holding health and wellbeing activities can also get in touch and promote their activities on the re:fresh website. Contact details and information on a wide range of other health and wellbeing services such as the falls prevention team, older people’s forum, health trainers and many more are available on the site. There are also tips on healthy eating and how to get active. Councillor Damian Talbot, executive member for leisure and culture, said: “The new site is a brilliant one-stop-shop for leisure and health services and really shows the wealth of activities that we have in our borough. “We’re determined to get more people enjoying the benefits of physical activity and build on the successes we’ve already seen with re:fresh so far.” Visit the new site at: www.refreshbwd.com To advertise your event, please contact: Beez.Information@blackburn.gov.uk .
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Winter cemetery and crematorium closing times - Blackburn with Darwen
As of Sunday, October 16 cemeteries and crematoriums in Blackburn with Darwen will be closing earlier.
Darwen old and eastern cemetery will close at 4.30pm.
Blackburn cemetery on Whalley New Road will close at 5pm.
Pleasington crematorium, off Tower Road, will close at 5.30pm.
Darwen old and eastern cemetery will close at 4.30pm.
Blackburn cemetery on Whalley New Road will close at 5pm.
Pleasington crematorium, off Tower Road, will close at 5.30pm.
Young people help to open new Asda supermarket in Darwen
Young people from local community project, Reach Out Darwen, were officially asked to open the new store on School Street by manager Stephanie Davies.
Reach Out Darwen is run by environmental charity, Groundwork Pennine Lancashire. It delivers programmes and activities for young people to help their personal development and encourages them to work with other young people in the area to improve community life for residents.
As well as officially opening the new store, they were also the first customers to shop there, receiving a £50 gift card.
The new store will stock more than 10,000 grocery products, allowing customers to complete their weekly shop. The new store will join other supermarkets in the area including, Leyland, Morecambe and Chorley – a total of £2 million investment into Lancashire. It is part of the retail giant’s plan to have 250 Asda Supermarkets open by 2015, complementing its existing superstores and supercentres.
Store manager, Stephanie Davies, said:
“We’re delighted members from Reachout Darwen could join us at the opening of our new store as we wanted to involve members of the local community to help us celebrate its arrival.
“We hope to build upon partnerships within the area and support projects wherever we can.
“We’ve had a fantastic response so far to the new supermarkets we’ve converted as customers have been really impressed with our promise to charge the same prices in store as we do in other larger outlets, unlike rival retailers.”
Lesley Hall, project manager at Reach Out Darwen, added:
“It’s a real honour to be asked to open the new Asda in Darwen and the young people loved being the first to shop in the new store. We all think it’s a great addition to the area.
“We look forward to working in partnership with Asda in the future.”
More details about Asda Darwen can be found at www.asda.com/darwen
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Get your health in check (Blackburn with Darwen)
People being urged to come along for a free health check in Blackburn with Darwen.
They are being offered at community venues by the Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus.
Health checks include assessments of high cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
The checks are open to people who have a GP in Blackburn with Darwen and have not already been diagnosed with a heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.
They can help pick up on any risks associated with conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease, which can sometimes be prevented by improvements or alterations to lifestyles.
Anyone interested in having a health check should attend on the following dates or call 0800 917 6072 to book an appointment.
They are being offered at community venues by the Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus.
Health checks include assessments of high cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
The checks are open to people who have a GP in Blackburn with Darwen and have not already been diagnosed with a heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.
They can help pick up on any risks associated with conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease, which can sometimes be prevented by improvements or alterations to lifestyles.
Anyone interested in having a health check should attend on the following dates or call 0800 917 6072 to book an appointment.
Blackburn College: Friday, September 30 (9am-4pm)
Blackburn Central Library: Friday, September 30 (9.30am-3pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 3 (2pm-6pm)
Blakeys café/lounge: Tuesday, October 4 (10am-2pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 6 (2pm-5pm)
Darwen Leisure Centre: Friday, October 7 (4pm-8pm)
The BRIC/Blackburn Rovers: Sunday, October 9 (12pm-3pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 10 (2pm-6pm)
Audley Sports Centre: Tuesday, October 11 (11am-3pm)
DW Sports: Wednesday, October 12 (9.30am-2.30pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 13 (2pm-5pm)
Waves Water Centre: Saturday, October 15 (10am-3pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 17 (2pm-6pm)
DW Sports: Tuesday, October 18 (9.30am-2.30pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 20 (2pm-5pm)
Cares Services: Friday, October 21 (9.30am-4pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 24 (2pm-6pm)
Darwen Leisure Centre: Tuesday, October 25 (4pm-8pm)
Waves Water Centre: Wednesday, October 26 (4pm-8pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 27 (2pm-5pm)
Waves Water Centre: Thursday, October 27 (4pm-8pm)
King George’s Hall: Friday, October 28 (9am-1pm)
Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 31 (2pm-6pm)
Ovenwright Oven Cleaning in Darwen, Lancashire
‘It’s a tough old job to clean your oven and hob,
So let us do the chore that’s easy to ignore’
Hi, I’m Paul Wright and I’d like to introduce you to a newly formed company based in Darwen, Lancashire called Ovenwright Oven Cleaning:
Ovenwright has been set up to provide an oven cleaning service of the highest standard to the local area. We also carry out oven cleaning in the Blackburn, Bolton, Tyldesley, Astley and Boothstown areas.
It’s a difficult and time consuming job to thoroughly clean your oven using off the shelf products. It’s also difficult to remove those unsightly stains and runs that sometimes get between the panes of glass on the oven door. Over time all ovens naturally accumulate burnt on carbon and grease, both in the oven shell and also on the racks, grill pans and hob supports. This usually ends up looking unsightly and in extreme cases can become a fire hazard.
Here at Ovenwright Oven Cleaning we use a van-mounted de-carbonising tank and Eco-friendly non-caustic products. We aim to restore any oven to near showroom condition within a couple of hours.
We work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as we know you may be out at work during daytime hours.
After booking and appointment we’ll arrive on time in our specially equipped vehicle. We’ll lay sheeting to protect the area around your oven and ensure no mess. All removable items such as racks, side and back panels, shelves, grill pans, hob stands, fans and fan plates are taken from the oven and placed in our heated dip tank.
We then get down to the hard work of cleaning the shell. When that’s done we return all the removable parts, which by now will look shiny and new.
Where necessary and where possible we’ll split the oven door and thoroughly clean all glass on both inner and outer panels.
Then we’ll give the oven an all over final polish before asking you to inspect it.
Don’t buy a new oven,
let us return your old one to its former glory!
let us return your old one to its former glory!
Prepare to be amazed and give us a call on 01254 271097 or 07825 633421 or visit our web site for more information on our oven cleaning service.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
A666 Road Improvement works in Darwen, Lancashire
Improvement works to the A666 Blackburn Road will start on Monday, September 12 2011.
The work, to replace the worn out surfacing between Earcroft Way and Hawkshaw Avenue, will take around six weeks to complete.
Temporary traffic lights will be in force and there will be some disruption. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
In order to minimise disruption when laying the final surface it will be necessary to close the road between Hollins Grove Street and Earcroft Way on the following Sundays: September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23 (provisional.)
When the road is closed a diversion route will be in place using Hollins Grove Street, Lower Eccleshill Road, Paul Rink Way and Earcroft Way.
The work, to replace the worn out surfacing between Earcroft Way and Hawkshaw Avenue, will take around six weeks to complete.
Temporary traffic lights will be in force and there will be some disruption. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
In order to minimise disruption when laying the final surface it will be necessary to close the road between Hollins Grove Street and Earcroft Way on the following Sundays: September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23 (provisional.)
When the road is closed a diversion route will be in place using Hollins Grove Street, Lower Eccleshill Road, Paul Rink Way and Earcroft Way.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Two Council employees will be cycling to work – on their day off
Kathryn Robinson and Rebecca Ashton will be cycling from Elswick to the Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Exchange building on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29.
Their 60 mile ride will cross the Fylde then through Longridge and Ribchester before arriving in Blackburn.
Kathryn and Rebecca are both educational psychologists and their sponsored cycle is in aid of Derian House, a hospice for children with terminal illness and life-limiting conditions.
Rebecca said: “We chose Derian House to raise money for as they support many of the children we work with in Blackburn with Darwen.
“Children's hospices receive very little Government funding, so Derian House relies on donations to keep them going.”
Kathryn and Rebecca both cycle for fun but this ride will be their biggest challenge yet as neither of them have cycled this far before.
Councillor Maureen Bateson, executive member for children’s services said: “It is always nice to hear of employees doing something positive for charity, especially for such a worthy cause.
“I wish Kathryn and Rebecca good luck and hope they reach their sponsorship target.”
If you would like to sponsor Kathryn and Rebecca then please visit:
http://www.justgiving.com/blackburncycletowork/
Their 60 mile ride will cross the Fylde then through Longridge and Ribchester before arriving in Blackburn.
Kathryn and Rebecca are both educational psychologists and their sponsored cycle is in aid of Derian House, a hospice for children with terminal illness and life-limiting conditions.
Rebecca said: “We chose Derian House to raise money for as they support many of the children we work with in Blackburn with Darwen.
“Children's hospices receive very little Government funding, so Derian House relies on donations to keep them going.”
Kathryn and Rebecca both cycle for fun but this ride will be their biggest challenge yet as neither of them have cycled this far before.
Councillor Maureen Bateson, executive member for children’s services said: “It is always nice to hear of employees doing something positive for charity, especially for such a worthy cause.
“I wish Kathryn and Rebecca good luck and hope they reach their sponsorship target.”
If you would like to sponsor Kathryn and Rebecca then please visit:
http://www.justgiving.com/blackburncycletowork/
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Scootlife, Darwen - Scooter Sales, Parts, Service & Repair
Scooter sales, parts, service & repair, clothing & more.
Scootlife, based in Darwen, Lancashire, provide products & services from our shop in Darwen - scooter sales, parts, services & clothing etc
Address
157 Duckworth St
Darwen, Lancashire BB3 1AT
Information
Phone: 01254 447946
Mobile Number: 07918025928
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'Fantastic' GCSE results in Blackburn with Darwen
Students across Blackburn with Darwen are celebrating their GCSE results.
Early indications show that results have improved again in the borough - with several schools showing a big boost compared to previous years.
Blakewater College saw an amazing 11% rise in its results compared to 2010, and Pleckgate Mathematics and Computing College's GCSE results jumped by 10%.
Councillor Maureen Bateson, Blackburn with Darwen Council's executive member for children’s services, said the results were worth celebrating.
Cllr Bateson added: “These results are testament to the hard work and determination of our young people and their teachers in this borough and they have a right to be proud of themselves.
“Our schools have risen to the challenge of continuing improvement and in some cases exceptional improvement and that is something that really needs to be celebrated.
"The reputation of young people across the country has been damaged due to recent events - however, today has shown our young people have what it takes to fulfil their future hopes and aspirations."
Alan Chambers, head teacher at Blakewater College, said everyone at the school was "completely thrilled" with the results: "We are absolutely delighted with the results and I think it is a tribute to the hard work the staff and students have put in, and the support of the parents, governors and the local authority.
"I am thrilled that the students are really starting to believe they can achieve wonderful things and we have some particularly outstanding individual results. The maths results in particular were absolutely outstanding and we have really turned the results around in this area. We have far more of the higher grades this year than we have ever had in the past and this is a great stimulus for when we move into our fantastic new BSF school in 2012."
Robin Campbell, head teacher at Pleckgate, added that the GCSE results were a great start to a new era, as students and staff prepare to move into the very first BSF school in the borough next month: "I am both delighted and proud of this outstanding level of achievement as it demonstrates the commitment of both staff and pupils during an exceptionally busy year as we prepared for the new school," Mr Campbell said.
"Our aim has always been to ensure that the education of our pupils did not suffer during the BSF process and these results are testament to that. Within these results are some exceptional individual pupil results but the key message is one of overall pleasure that we have set such a superb foundation on which to build as we enter the new school."
Early indications show that results have improved again in the borough - with several schools showing a big boost compared to previous years.
Blakewater College saw an amazing 11% rise in its results compared to 2010, and Pleckgate Mathematics and Computing College's GCSE results jumped by 10%.
Councillor Maureen Bateson, Blackburn with Darwen Council's executive member for children’s services, said the results were worth celebrating.
Cllr Bateson added: “These results are testament to the hard work and determination of our young people and their teachers in this borough and they have a right to be proud of themselves.
“Our schools have risen to the challenge of continuing improvement and in some cases exceptional improvement and that is something that really needs to be celebrated.
"The reputation of young people across the country has been damaged due to recent events - however, today has shown our young people have what it takes to fulfil their future hopes and aspirations."
Alan Chambers, head teacher at Blakewater College, said everyone at the school was "completely thrilled" with the results: "We are absolutely delighted with the results and I think it is a tribute to the hard work the staff and students have put in, and the support of the parents, governors and the local authority.
"I am thrilled that the students are really starting to believe they can achieve wonderful things and we have some particularly outstanding individual results. The maths results in particular were absolutely outstanding and we have really turned the results around in this area. We have far more of the higher grades this year than we have ever had in the past and this is a great stimulus for when we move into our fantastic new BSF school in 2012."
Robin Campbell, head teacher at Pleckgate, added that the GCSE results were a great start to a new era, as students and staff prepare to move into the very first BSF school in the borough next month: "I am both delighted and proud of this outstanding level of achievement as it demonstrates the commitment of both staff and pupils during an exceptionally busy year as we prepared for the new school," Mr Campbell said.
"Our aim has always been to ensure that the education of our pupils did not suffer during the BSF process and these results are testament to that. Within these results are some exceptional individual pupil results but the key message is one of overall pleasure that we have set such a superb foundation on which to build as we enter the new school."
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Hollins Grove Con Club, Blackburn Rovers Bus
HOLLINS GROVE CON CLUB MATCHDAY BLUES
Rovers v Wolves Sat 13th Aug K.O. 3pm Ewood Park
A bus down to Rovers will leave Hollins Grove Conservative Club, Blackburn Road, Darwen an hour before kick of.
EVERYONE WELCOME
£3.50 return
Residents warned on Council tax scam
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is warning residents about a new telephone scam involving Council tax refunds.
The Council has received a report from a resident saying they had received a call from a man with a foreign accent.
The resident was told as she had been a good council tax payer, she was entitled to a £2,000 refund.
Fortunately, she put the phone down after realising it was not a legitimate call and contacted the Police.
The Council is concerned that some ratepayers may be tempted to pass on their bank details if requested - this would risk their account being accessed and money removed by the scammers.
Councillor Andy Kay, Executive Member for Resources said: “This was a worrying exchange for the resident. I urge people to be vigilant. You should never give out your bank details not even your own bank will ask you for your pin number.”
“If you were entitled to a refund, you would receive an official letter from any proper organisation. You would not receive a phone call out of the blue. Please remember that If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”
The Council has received a report from a resident saying they had received a call from a man with a foreign accent.
The resident was told as she had been a good council tax payer, she was entitled to a £2,000 refund.
Fortunately, she put the phone down after realising it was not a legitimate call and contacted the Police.
The Council is concerned that some ratepayers may be tempted to pass on their bank details if requested - this would risk their account being accessed and money removed by the scammers.
Councillor Andy Kay, Executive Member for Resources said: “This was a worrying exchange for the resident. I urge people to be vigilant. You should never give out your bank details not even your own bank will ask you for your pin number.”
“If you were entitled to a refund, you would receive an official letter from any proper organisation. You would not receive a phone call out of the blue. Please remember that If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Council sells off surplus equipment to raise funds
The items range from snow chains to large skips, from woodwork machinery to large planters.
As a result of losing £33m from its budget as part of the Government cuts, the Council is continually looking at new ways to raise money.
Council officers have been clearing out storerooms and all the surplus items are all being offered for sale.
They are no longer needed for a number of reasons including the fact the Council no longer provides a skip service or carries out large scale carpentry work for instance.
Councillor Faryad Hussain, Executive Member for Environmental Services and Sustainability, said: “In these tough economic times, we need to do what we can to raise money. These items are no longer needed and are all in a good or excellent condition. We have to work smarter and better with the limited budgets we have and this is a great way to raise money which can be then reinvested into services.”
For the full list of items and how to bid, log onto www.blackburn.gov.uk/equipmentsale
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Blackburn with Darwen Football Festival
The best football festival in the North West is back is returning to Blackburn with Darwen this summer.
The two day event will be held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 and will see over 120 junior football teams compete in one of the largest football festivals in the country.
The festival will attract over 5,000 visitors, including Premier League scouts and well over 1,000 juniors competing to be the best in the North West.
More than 320 games will take place, both mini soccer and 11 aside and over 60 referees will control things on the field of play.
As well as all the action on the pitches, Blackburn Rovers coaching staff will be running taster sessions and a penalty shoot out challenge.
There will also be Water Walkers and the Army will be providing some action packed activities.
Tournament trophies will be presented the on the Sunday afternoon by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Karimeh Foster.
Councillor Damian Talbot, executive member for culture and leisure, said: “The football festival has grown year on year and has become a real highlight in the football calendar.
“I’d like to thank Forbes Solicitors for once again supporting the tournament; we couldn’t do it without them.”
The two day event will be held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 and will see over 120 junior football teams compete in one of the largest football festivals in the country.
The festival will attract over 5,000 visitors, including Premier League scouts and well over 1,000 juniors competing to be the best in the North West.
More than 320 games will take place, both mini soccer and 11 aside and over 60 referees will control things on the field of play.
As well as all the action on the pitches, Blackburn Rovers coaching staff will be running taster sessions and a penalty shoot out challenge.
There will also be Water Walkers and the Army will be providing some action packed activities.
Tournament trophies will be presented the on the Sunday afternoon by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Karimeh Foster.
Councillor Damian Talbot, executive member for culture and leisure, said: “The football festival has grown year on year and has become a real highlight in the football calendar.
“I’d like to thank Forbes Solicitors for once again supporting the tournament; we couldn’t do it without them.”
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Quiz Night, Hollins Grove Con Club, Darwen (Sunday 31st July)
QUIZ NIGHT
Sunday 3 1st July
at
Hollins Grove Con Club, Blackburn Rd, Darwen
Starts 8.30pm
£5 per Team
Teams of 4 or under
Prizes for Winners and Runners Up
Ring Vince for Details
07970958275
Women wanted for weekend ride - Witton Park, Blackburn
A women only bike ride will be taking place this weekend at Witton Park.
It is part of a series of guided rides run by British Cycling and their ‘Breeze’ network of women only cyclists.
Breeze hope to get more women out on their bikes and really enjoy cycling.
The ride taking place on Sunday, July 31 will be a leisurely route along the Leeds and Liverpool canal to the boat yard and finishing back in Witton Park.
If you would like to join the ride, meet at Witton Country Park’s main car park at 11am.
Bike hire is also available and can be booked by contacting: breezenetworkblackburn@gmail.com
To find out more about the Breeze Network please visit: http://www.goskyride.com/Breeze
It is part of a series of guided rides run by British Cycling and their ‘Breeze’ network of women only cyclists.
Breeze hope to get more women out on their bikes and really enjoy cycling.
The ride taking place on Sunday, July 31 will be a leisurely route along the Leeds and Liverpool canal to the boat yard and finishing back in Witton Park.
If you would like to join the ride, meet at Witton Country Park’s main car park at 11am.
Bike hire is also available and can be booked by contacting: breezenetworkblackburn@gmail.com
To find out more about the Breeze Network please visit: http://www.goskyride.com/Breeze
Darwen Shops NOW OPEN
After months of renovation, all of the new shop units on the front of Darwen Town Hall are now officially open.
The project, which has seen five traditional shop fronts reinstated to the historic town and market hall, will be officially opened on Friday, July 29 at 1pm.
Darwen’s Town Crier and the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Karimeh Foster will help mark the occasion.
The new businesses include Bump to Baby, selling all types of gifts for mums to be, babies and new mums, Topz ‘n’ Trainers, selling fashion clothing and personalised t-shirts and hoodies and a traditional men’s barber shop, Guise Barbers.
Former Darwen Market traders have filled the other two shop units.
Local favourite, Deli Carlo, has been supplying a wide range of Italian and Continental food in the market since 1985.
The Sweet Shop, which had been trading in Darwen Market since 2009, has now expanded in its new location and offers a great selection of sweets, chocolates, ice creams and much more.
The Heritage Lottery Fund provided £84,763 towards the cost of the renovation work which totalled at £207,553.
The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) provided a grant of £81,832, 50 per cent of which was provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the remaining balance was met by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
The new shops have been restored to their original design as part of the wider Darwen Townscape Heritage Initiative, which has seen some of the town’s most important buildings refurbished and brought back to life.
Councillor Dave Harling, executive member for regeneration, said: “I’m thrilled that all the shops are now open, the market square really does look fantastic.
“A few of the units have been trading for a while now and I’m pleased to say that they’ve all been doing well. The shops are helping to boost the shopping experience in Darwen and have been an excellent compliment to the existing shops.”
The project, which has seen five traditional shop fronts reinstated to the historic town and market hall, will be officially opened on Friday, July 29 at 1pm.
Darwen’s Town Crier and the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Karimeh Foster will help mark the occasion.
The new businesses include Bump to Baby, selling all types of gifts for mums to be, babies and new mums, Topz ‘n’ Trainers, selling fashion clothing and personalised t-shirts and hoodies and a traditional men’s barber shop, Guise Barbers.
Former Darwen Market traders have filled the other two shop units.
Local favourite, Deli Carlo, has been supplying a wide range of Italian and Continental food in the market since 1985.
The Sweet Shop, which had been trading in Darwen Market since 2009, has now expanded in its new location and offers a great selection of sweets, chocolates, ice creams and much more.
The Heritage Lottery Fund provided £84,763 towards the cost of the renovation work which totalled at £207,553.
The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) provided a grant of £81,832, 50 per cent of which was provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the remaining balance was met by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
The new shops have been restored to their original design as part of the wider Darwen Townscape Heritage Initiative, which has seen some of the town’s most important buildings refurbished and brought back to life.
Councillor Dave Harling, executive member for regeneration, said: “I’m thrilled that all the shops are now open, the market square really does look fantastic.
“A few of the units have been trading for a while now and I’m pleased to say that they’ve all been doing well. The shops are helping to boost the shopping experience in Darwen and have been an excellent compliment to the existing shops.”
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, March 04, 2011
Darwen families wanted by CBBC: I WANT MY OWN ROOM
FAMILIES WANTED BY CHILDREN’S BBC
Children’s BBC are looking for families to feature in the brand new TV serie:
“I WANT MY OWN ROOM!”
CBBC are looking for children aged 9 - 12 who need more space - kids who need room to practise their hobbies, kids who need a place to play, kids who don’t want to share a bedroom – whatever the issue “I Want My Own Room!” is coming to the rescue.
The show will help children find space within their home (or garden) by redesigning the layout of a room, swapping the use of rooms, or taking over underused areas. With the help of an interior designer, the kids will be in control of their makeover – it might mean turning your garage into a dance studio, your spare room into a pirate ship, or building a treehouse in the garden.
Any children aged 9 – 12 who would like to apply for the show should download an application form from the CBBC website: bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow
Playground Supplies, Lancashire (Stephen Hurn, Darwen)
PLAYGROUND SUPPLIES LTD
PLAY AREA RoSPA EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS, SUPPLIES, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Please see attached completed sites document. Also please see below the top UK funders for grant schemes with CHILDRENS PLAYGROUNDS & ADVENTURE AREAS for 2-4 year olds, infants, juniors all the way through to mid & late teens.
With regards to recreation & leisure areas for 'new housing developments', 'primary as well as high schools' and there 'extended services', we offer under no obligation help with advise upon a selection of choices on a wide & varied range of outdoor play & adventure equipment. With up to date information on the ever increasing issues we face regarding 'Health & Safety' & 'Risk Assessments etc, incorporating funding and grants advise, as well as family with children/teens consultations.
Our service includes: A Free '2d & 3d' design package, also offering 'Animation Design' where you can 'Walk Around' the play area! and 'Try Out' the equipment!.
Additional Professional Systems we offer
Offering extreme high quality/low maintenance style objects for the whole range of outdoor innovative Play and Street Furniture designs in 'Crafted Stainless Steel!'
Proudly uses 'Robinia wood' long prized for its resistance and durability in the creation of exceptionally designed playground equipment
THE MAIN GRANT FUNDING DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Directory of Grant-Making Trusts: 0845 077 7707
www.surestart.gov.uk (Extended Schools)
Kind regards Stephen Hurn - Northern Regional Manager
Playground Supplies Ltd
Unit 42 Barley Bank Street
Darwen Near Blackburn
Lancashire
BB3 1NW
Mob: 07738 506585
Tel: 01254 606438
EACH NEW DESIGN COMBINES AND RECONCILES SECURITY AND CHILD FRIENDLINESS. THE EUROPEAN EN 1176 CIRTIFICATE IS PROOF OF THIS!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Darwen Recruitment Agency - Nationwide Recruitment Services (NRS)
Nationwide Recruitment Services (NRS) are a brand new recruitment agency based in Darwen, Lancashire supplying clients with employees.
As part of our service we offer C.V building, writing covering letters and preparing employees for job placements. We offer advice on benefits including availability of courses locally so that employees may improve their skills.
Our aim is to provide the right employee with the right job
Should you wish to register with us please feel free to contact at us either by phone, by e-mail or why not just call in to our main office:
Nationwide Recruitment Services
First Floor,
63 Duckworth Street
DARWEN
Lancashire
BB3 1AT
Tel: 0161 4080492
E-mail: nrs2011@hotmail.co.uk
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Darwen Hairdressers Allows You To Design Your Own Style - Makeover Website
A website for Hair Style by Kim Lowe, Darwen provides a link to a website which allows you to create a new style for yourself in 2011!
The link takes you to some free online software with which you can create a virtual makeover to try out some different hairstyles on your own picture prior to your next visit to the hairdressers.
Use the FREE software to design your style using celebrity hairstyles and see what you look like with different hair colours etc to see if you like it before making drastic changes to your hair this year.
Hair Style by Kim Lowe is a unisex hairdressers based on Duckworth Street, Darwen.
To book an appointment call 01254 873490 or to start the virtual makeover and to read more information on the salon visit http://www.hairstyledarwen.co.uk
The link takes you to some free online software with which you can create a virtual makeover to try out some different hairstyles on your own picture prior to your next visit to the hairdressers.
Use the FREE software to design your style using celebrity hairstyles and see what you look like with different hair colours etc to see if you like it before making drastic changes to your hair this year.
Hair Style by Kim Lowe is a unisex hairdressers based on Duckworth Street, Darwen.
To book an appointment call 01254 873490 or to start the virtual makeover and to read more information on the salon visit http://www.hairstyledarwen.co.uk
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