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Wednesday 9th April, 2025
Skatepark fun for 240 children in SPAR Lancashire School Games
Primary and secondary aged children from Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, and Rossendale schools were involved in the action-packed sessions held over two days at the specialist venue.Children were able to make the most of the indoor and outdoor facilities wearing brand new SPAR Lancashire School Games T-shirts thanks to the recently announced sponsorship agreement with education …
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Friday 4th April, 2025
5 Key Tips to Better Understand Autism Behaviours During Autism Acceptance Week
Autism Acceptance Week is a time to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Throughout April and for the rest of the year it’s important to ensure that every child, young person and adult with autism feels empowered and included in any setting.
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Tuesday 1st April, 2025
Pendle YES Hub celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding to support mental wellbeing in Nelson
Pendle YES Hub is celebrating a significant milestone as it receives National Lottery funding to expand its vital mental wellbeing services for young people in Nelson. The local community group, established in 2021 by Active Lancashire in partnership with Pendle Council, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Positive Action in the Community (PAC), aims to empower 16-24-year-olds who are …
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Monday 31st March, 2025
Lancashire Sport Welfare Officers to Host Free Breakfast Mornings for Clubs and Community Organisations
Active Lancashire’s Sport Welfare Officers have been instrumental in providing vital support and guidance to local sports clubs, community organisations, and grassroots teams since 2024. As part of Sport England’s strategy, their efforts have helped to strengthen the sporting landscape across the county by offering expertise in safeguarding, governance, funding opportunities, and skills develo…
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Thursday 27th March, 2025
Wyre Moving More wins prestigious Partner Excellence Award at the iNetwork Awards
Wyre Council entered the Innovation Awards for the first time earlier this year, showcasing the vital Wyre Moving More strategy for the borough under the Partner Excellence Award category.
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Monday 10th March, 2025
SPAR Lancashire School Games announce new partnership with Spencer Clarke Group
The award-winning recruitment agency specialise in a range of key disciplines within both the public and private spheres. As specialists within the education and SEND sector, Spencer Clarke Group has a history of supporting schools across Lancashire, including recently assisting Mereside Primary Academy in Blackpool with the construction of a new playground for its pupils.
Since 2006, the SPAR La…
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Friday 14th February, 2025
High Sheriff of Lancashire and Mayor of Pendle visit local youth employment project.
The Pendle YES Hub, a Youth Employment and Support service for young people based in Nelson, recently showcased their services to the High Sheriff of Lancashire Helen Bingley OBE JP DL and the Mayor of Pendle Councillor Mohammad Aslam.The visit offered a first-hand look at the provision which the Hub and its partners provide to young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or traini…
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Wednesday 12th February, 2025
Pipedream Shortlisted as Finalist in 2025 Smiley Charity Film Awards
We are thrilled to announce that "Pipedream," the compelling short film by Aaron Dunleavy and Brody Salmon, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2025 Smiley Charity Film Awards
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Thursday 30th January, 2025
Active Lancashire Receives Prestigious Lived Experience Charter Gold Award
Active Lancashire is proud to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed Lived Experience Charter Gold Award.
