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Wednesday 29th November, 2023
Team GB Olympian launches SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24
Team GB Olympic bronze medallist Holly Bradshaw inspired schoolchildren with her career achievements at the launch of the SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24.
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Friday 24th November, 2023
Rossendale Works supports 6 into work with the Citizens Advice Bureau
Six jobseekers from Rossendale have been supported into work within the local Citizens Advice following a collaboration with the employment service Rossendale Works.
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Monday 20th November, 2023
Lancashire's Health and Community Champions celebrated at Active Lancashire Awards
Individuals, community groups, schools and businesses from across Lancashire were celebrated at this year’s Active Lancashire Awards, which took part at Ewood Park in Blackburn on 17th November.
The 21st instalment of the event, run by charity Active Lancashire, was attended by over 300 people from across the county. The event - previously named the Lancashire Sports Awards - celebrated the hard…
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Wednesday 1st November, 2023
Take the First Step to a Smoke-Free Life with Our Stop Smoking Support Sessions in Blackburn with Darwen
Are you a resident of Blackburn with Darwen looking to kick the smoking habit once and for all?
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Monday 30th October, 2023
Boxing mentoring and tailored support help young Pendle man find work
A 23 year old man from Pendle has been helped into full-time work, after receiving free boxing mentoring sessions alongside other coaching and support at a youth employment service in Nelson.
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Wednesday 25th October, 2023
Shortlist announced for Active Lancashire Awards 2023
Active Lancashire have announced the shortlist for the Active Lancashire Awards, a ceremony that celebrates achievements in sport and physical activity across the county.
Many of the finalists were automatically shortlisted after previously winning awards at local district sports events, including from the recent Active Wyre Awards, Blackpool Active Lives Community Awards and Fylde Community Activ…
Monday 23rd October, 2023
Active Lancashire and SPAR renew sponsorship of School Games for an 18th year
What is more, the 2023-24 Lancashire School Games are being reformatted this academic year, with an increased focus on running events and competitions in three distinct clusters in Lancashire – Coastal, Central, and Pennine – ensuring schoolchildren enjoy a programme of activity better aligned to local needs.To celebrate the exciting announcement, schoolchildren from Brindle Gregson Lane Prima…
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Tuesday 3rd October, 2023
Stoptober in Blackburn with Darwen
Let's make October the month you transform your life for the better. Together, we can kick the habit and embrace a healthier future.
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Thursday 28th September, 2023
New Government funded service will help struggling jobseekers aged 25 and over in Pendle “Move Forward”
A new service that aims to support 21 residents in Pendle who have complex employment issues into work has launched this month, with Pendle Borough Council approving its delivery with funding sourced through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
