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Thousands celebrate diversity and culture at spectacular Connecting Cultures Festival
Thousands of people headed to Oak Hill Park in Accrington on Saturday to enjoy a fantastic day of free entertainment, activities and performances at the Connecting Cultures Festival, with over 7,000 people visiting the
Connecting Cultures brings world-famous Luminarium and FREE Family fun to Oak Hill Park in Accrington this Saturday
Connecting Cultures is heading to Oak Hill Park in Accrington this Saturday (10am-4pm), with a full day of free entertainment, live performances and family activities. The festival is free to attend and offers something
COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED AFTER THOUSANDS ENJOY HYNDBURN’S INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CELEBRATION
Thousands of people flocked to Accrington town centre to enjoy Hyndburn's International Football Celebration, with the winners of the event's fantastic prize draw now officially announced. The three-week celebration transformed the town centre into
AUSTRALIA, ABU DHABI, ACCRINGTON… WORLD-FAMOUS LUMINARIUM TO HEADLINE SPECTACULAR CONNECTING CULTURES CELEBRATION AT OAK HILL PARK
A world-famous interactive sculpture, by Architects of Air, that has captivated more than four million visitors across the globe including Australia, America and Abu Dhabi is now coming to Accrington this summer as the headline attraction
Football fever returns to Accirngton this Saturday for Grand Finale of Hyndburn’s International Football Celebration
Football fever is set to sweep through Accrington town centre once again this Saturday as Hyndburn’s hugely successful International Football Celebration reaches its exciting finale. Following two fantastic weekends which have attracted thousands of
Young people complete Lydia Becker project with memorable visit to the Houses of Parliament
Children from Altham St James’ CE Primary School years 5 and 6 have celebrated the successful conclusion of the Lydia Becker Project with an unforgettable visit to London and the Houses of Parliament. The
International Football Flag Trail brings family fun and big prizes to Accrington Town Centre this Saturday
An exciting international football-themed flag trail is set to take over Accrington town centre this Saturday, offering families the chance to enjoy a day of football fun, free activities and incredible prizes as part
Football celebration scores big success in Accrington Town Centre
Football fans of all ages came together to enjoy a fantastic day of sport, entertainment and family activities at Hyndburn's International Football Celebration in Accrington town centre. The free event, held on Broadway, marked
New era for Accrington Cricket Club as major renovations transform community facilities
Accrington Cricket Club is celebrating a stunning transformation after a series of major renovations have given the historic club and its grounds a brand-new look for players, supporters and the wider community. The improvements,
International Football Celebration to take over Accrington Town Centre this Saturday
Accrington town centre will be transformed into a vibrant international football celebration this Saturday, with a packed programme of free family attractions, football challenges, special guests and giveaways set to bring football fever to
Town centre buzzes as thousands enjoy spectacular #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival
The #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival returned in style on Saturday, drawing over 10,000 visitors into the town centre for a spectacular celebration of food, drink and entertainment. Crowds packed the streets throughout the day,
New heritage display celebrate the past, present and future of Accrington Market
A striking new heritage display is to be unveiled around Accrington Market as refurbishment works continue on one of Hyndburn’s most iconic buildings. Stretching across a bank of construction panels around the Market, the
Oswaldtwistle Mills awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £178k to save and reopen historic mill heritage centre
Oswaldtwistle Mills is delighted that a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will save and reopen its Heritage Centre, with the successful bid supported by Amazing Accrington. This will preserve the story of
Accrington set to serve up a feast of flavour as free-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival returns this Saturday
Accrington is preparing to become Lancashire's tastiest destination this weekend as the hugely popular #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival returns on Saturday for a packed day of food, drink, family fun and entertainment. Taking
Popular Local Restaurateur Appointed To Lead New Era For Accrington Market
A well-known local hospitality figure has been appointed, following an open recruitment process, to help lead the next exciting chapter in the transformation of Accrington town centre. Paul Fox, owner of the award-winning Crafty