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Thursday 22nd June, 2023
Knockout Roadshow Partnership Networking
Join us for our first ‘It’s a knockout’ networking event that promises a day filled with excitement, collaboration, and invaluable connections.
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Monday 19th June, 2023
Active Lancashire conference showcases the power of local partnerships in Activating Lancashire
Active Lancashire drew together people from over 70 organisations to Stanley House in Blackburn to explore opportunities to work together for the benefit of people across the county.
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Monday 19th June, 2023
Accrington Apprentice, Thomas Whalley, Celebrates Awards Win at Hyndburn Business Awards
Thomas Whalley, of Active Lancashire’s Active Seconds Retail Hub, is proudly celebrating his recent accolade as the recipient of the Apprentice of the Year award at the prestigious Hyndburn Business Awards. The ceremony, which honours the exceptional businesses and organisations that contribute to the growth and vitality of Hyndburn, took place on June 15 at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel.
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Thursday 15th June, 2023
Liam lands job after gaining support from Pendle YES Hub
A young Pendle man who lacked confidence and self-esteem has landed his first job at a local restaurant after getting support from Pendle YES Hub.
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Monday 12th June, 2023
Empowering Lives Through Boxing: Active Lancashire's Partnership with Empire Fighting Chance
Recently, a group of our dedicated staff and community partner, Lancashire Youth Challenge embarked on an exciting journey by attending the England Boxing Box Instructor Training with England Boxing, as part of a 12 month collaboration with Empire Fighting Chance.
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Monday 12th June, 2023
Annual survey reveals growing need to reduce disabled people’s cost of living and loneliness to improve activity levels
National charity Activity Alliance has warned that the rising cost of living and its wider impact are having a negative effect on disabled people’s activity and wellbeing. Today, the leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity releases the report from their latest Annual Disability and Activity Survey.
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Thursday 8th June, 2023
Active Lancashire Awards seek category sponsors for 2023
An annual celebration of sporting achievements, physical activity and community activation is set to return to Ewood Park on Friday 17th November 2023, and is looking for event sponsors to help make this possible.
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Wednesday 31st May, 2023
MPT Steps helps Blackburn jobseekers find employment with EE
A partnership between Blackburn College, EE, DWP Local Jobcentres, MPT Steps and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has created a pathway into work for more than 40 local people.
People who were interested in jobs available at EE were given training to develop skills and knowledge needed to work in a call centre. The EE Experience Days programme included topics such as customer service, handlin…
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Wednesday 31st May, 2023
Amazing routines entertain all at SPAR Lancashire School Games Dance Final
It was an evening extravaganza full of creative performances and fantastic costumes, taking place in front of a large audience in the grandiose surrounds of Blackpool Opera House.
