News
Monday 6th March, 2023
Pendle YES Hub supports 500th local young person
A youth employment service in Pendle has reached a milestone, having supported 500 young people in the borough with employment, mental health, housing problems and more since opening in 2021.
News
Tuesday 28th February, 2023
No Smoking Day: Smokers unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia
This Non Smoking Day, Active Lancashire are holding a pop up event in The Mall, Blackburn, where local people can drop in and speak to a range of advisors and support agencies about giving up smoking.
Case Studies
Monday 27th February, 2023
Adnan finds a job through Pendle YES Hub and MPT Steps
Adnan Irfan found a job, made new friends and accessed free sports and activities through Pendle YES Hub in Nelson.
Adnan, aged 21, first visited the employment service in September 2022 as he was looking for work and wanted to gain new skills to support this. He also wanted to make new friends and become more active through Pendle YES Hub's free activities, becoming a regular attendee of t…
News
Monday 27th February, 2023
New job sessions aim to reduce risk of reoffending and benefit claims by former inmates
An employment partnership has carried out a trial project to support inmates into work on their release from a Lancashire prison to help reduce reoffending and issues of mental health.
News
Thursday 23rd February, 2023
Leading bodies for health, sport, fitness and leisure urge Prime Minister to intervene as grassroots facilities face ‘final straw’ if energy relief ends
A coalition of more than 200 bodies and individuals* from the worlds of health, sport, recreation, and leisure has written to the Prime Minister with an urgent plea for greater support for grassroots facilities and clubs amid the ongoing energy crisis.
With energy costs relief for the UK’s swimming pools, leisure centres, community facilities, and gyms ending on 31 March, thousands of facilities…
News
Thursday 16th February, 2023
Young people in Pendle can access free breakfasts every weekday
Pendle YES Hub (PYH) in Nelson town centre has started offering free breakfasts every weekday morning to young people aged 16 to 24.
Case Studies
Tuesday 14th February, 2023
Wellbeing sessions help Tom to grow
Tom felt mentally unwell and was struggling to leave his house. However, through wellbeing sessions he gained a major boost to his confidence that has led to a fulfilling new job. He tells his story to inspire others to access similar support.
News
Monday 13th February, 2023
SPAR agrees to continue sponsorship of Lancashire School Games
SPAR has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the Lancashire School Games, supporting thousands of children with opportunities to compete and achieve personal bests.
Case Studies
Wednesday 1st February, 2023
What to expect from Rossendale Works’ free multi-sports sessions
Rossendale Works runs free multi-sport activity sessions, which help local people connect while boosting their confidence and improving their fitness. We spoke to Django Back, a Project Officer for Rossendale Works, about what to expect from attending the sessions.
