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Friday 26th January, 2024
New short film from acclaimed Lancashire filmmakers showcases triumph over adversity
Critically acclaimed Lancashire filmmakers Aaron Dunleavy and Broden Salmon have collaborated with charity Active Lancashire on a new film examining the inspirational story of their colleague Paul Becouarn, who uses his lived experience to support others through his work.
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Wednesday 10th January, 2024
Young Pendle guitarist receives teaching skills and confidence boost by volunteering
A 21-year-old musician from Nelson has started running free weekly guitar lessons at Pendle YES Hub, which in turn is also boosting his skills and confidence to help him find work.
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Thursday 14th December, 2023
Active Lancashire Welcomes Three New Board Members
Active Lancashire is thrilled to announce the addition of three new professionals to its board as independent board members, each bringing a wealth of expertise and passion to help drive positive change in the county.
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Friday 8th December, 2023
Coaching support helps young men find work with Pendle Borough Council
Two young men have found work in Nelson with Pendle Borough Council following support from local youth employment service Pendle YES Hub.
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Thursday 7th December, 2023
Lancashire-based Madrassah Project wins Archery GB Award
Active Madrassah, a collaboration between Active Lancashire and Together an Active Future, achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the coveted Participation Project of the Year Award at his year’s Archery GB Recognition Awards. The award recognises outstanding efforts in developing participation within diverse communities, establishing new partnerships to increase participation.The collaborat…
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Tuesday 5th December, 2023
Lancashire-wide programmes conclude after boosting skills and confidence of 9,500 people
Two large Lancashire-wide employment programmes are celebrating their completion this December, after boosting the skills and confidence of over 9,500 people since 2017 and collectively assisting 1,743 into employment.
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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…
