Key figures from local government, business and education joined forces for the #AmazingAccrington Hyndburn Education Summit on Friday. Hosted in the heart of Hyndburn, this year’s annual event took place within Accrington Town Hall -
A 92-year-old gentleman from Cheshire is thrilled to have received a brand-new television set, after writing to retailer Studio.co.uk about his broken remote control. Mr Hawker, from Northwich, wrote to the head office of
Accrington’s magnificent Victorian Market Hall will be 150 years old this October and a number of events, along with exhibitions of photos and other memorabilia are being planned to celebrate. The Market Hall was
Affinity Supporting People, a Lancashire based care service owned by National Care Group, have received an ‘Outstanding’ rating in their latest CQC inspection. The report was extremely positive and highlighted the excellent person-centred approach
The Mayor, Cllr June Harrison, presented certificates to three Hyndburn voluntary organisations at Thursday’s Council meeting in recognition of their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in
Oompa Loompas, a giant snakes and ladders game, plus a hot chocolate tribute act – Accrington’s second chocolate festival is set to delight families and friends. Sponsored by local Estate agents, Property Shop, and
Studio Retail Ltd respond to urgent plea for winter coats by donating 300 of them to national charity, Care UK. Charity Aid Recycling Enterprise (Care UK), with bases in Manchester, Chorley and North Wales,
On the surface, #AmazingAccrington is all about big events … But behind the scenes they are primarily a business leaders’ group. Every quarter business leaders, members of the council and those with influence get
Slip and slide … the downpour didn’t dampen the day in #AmazingAccrington for the Soapbox Challenge. Saturday 31stAugust saw over 9,000 people come to Accrington Town Centre; over 30 soapbox challenge entries, 40 classic,
Saturday 31stAugust Sponsors: Emerson and Renwick, North Lancs Training Group and Financial Affairs. In conjunction with Hyndburn Borough Council Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for #AmazingAccrington to step it up a gear for this
