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Friday 12th April, 2024
Burnley Leisure and Culture and Active Lancashire to Launch Pop-Up Bike Shop
An-award winning shop that will sells low-cost, recycled bicycles from just £25 for children is set to open within Burnley for a limited time only.
Active Cycles, a community-driven bicycle refurbishment hub based in Accrington, is working in partnership with Burnley Leisure and Culture (BLC) to launch a temporary pop-up bike shop within the Charter Walk shopping centre. The shop will be open for…
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Wednesday 27th March, 2024
Brunshaw Primary School Receive Free Recycled Bikes To Support Bikeability Sessions
A community-led bike refurbishment shop has donated cycles and helmets to Brunshaw Primary School in Burnley to help their pupils learn to ride safely.
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Monday 25th March, 2024
Mayor of Pendle visits Pendle YES Hub
The Mayor of Pendle has visited Pendle YES Hub to observe the vital services it provides to young people in Pendle. During his visit, Councillor Brian Newman spoke with staff and participants, as well as its partner organisations, to understand the impact the Hub’s support has on young people in Pendle.He also took part in some of the activities, including Box Champions - a non-contact mentoring…
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Monday 12th February, 2024
Funding will help recycled bike shop in Accrington offer further support to communities
Active Cycles, a shop in Accrington that saves bikes from going to landfill to refurbish and sell at an affordable price, is celebrating the success of both a recent crowdfunding campaign and funding bid that will help them to provide a number of initiatives to benefit the local community.
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Monday 12th February, 2024
Active Lancashire Provide Funding to 46 Lancashire Schools
Active Lancashire has successfully completed a second year of its Opening School Facilities funding, a scheme which has distributed £440,000 across 46 Lancashire schools.
The funding enables schools to create a lasting impact on their sports and physical activity offer, and support pupils who face barriers to physical education. Notable initiatives include projects which target specific groups of…
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Thursday 8th February, 2024
Pendle YES Hub showcases offer to Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire
Colleagues from Pendle YES Hub showcased their offer to Amanda Parker (Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire) and Christiana Buchanan (Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire) during a tour of their building in Nelson town centre.
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Wednesday 31st January, 2024
Blackburn Club Receives Equipment Thanks to Active Lancashire
Sons of Anxiety, a community organisation based in Blackburn, has recently received £150 worth of sporting equipment thanks to their active participation in Active Lancashire's annual Club and Community Survey.The yearly survey is an integral part of Active Lancashire’s commitment to supporting and developing Club and Community Organisations across the Lancashire region. The survey enables orga…
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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
Help to Shape the Future of Sport and Leisure Facilities Across Fylde!
Active Lancashire, in partnership with Fylde Borough Council, announces a community-wide consultation initiative aimed at shaping the future of sport and leisure facilities in Fylde. This initiative will help to strategically plan the future of leisure and sport activities in Fylde, and is designed to gather input from Fylde residents and community organisations.The survey invites those living and…
