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Date announced for Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza 2025
The successful Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza will return to the town on Saturday 13th December, following last year's highly successful event which saw thousands of people visiting the town to see East 17 live on
Accrington Stanley mural project given the green light for The Crown Pub – Have Your Say!
An exciting new mural celebrating Accrington Stanley's rich history has been given the green light to proceed, and leaders on the project The Official Accrington Stanley Supporters' Trust (OASST) are now looking for the
Accrington Stanley Iftar event to take place Sunday 16th March at the Wham Stadium
Accrington Stanley have announced that their eagerly anticipated Open Iftar Event will take place on Sunday 16th March at the Wham Stadium. The club's fans and people from the Muslim community are being encouraged to
Win the chance to appear on stage before CLEAN BANDIT in new music competition
If you're a young person aged 21 or under and you're a singer or in a young band, Oswaldtwistle Mills have teamed up with iMEP, the event production company to launch a new live
Great Harwood Competition generates more than 1000 shop visits over half-term
A brand-new competition created to promote the Great Harwood high street generated 1,100 individual shop visits throughout the February half-term. The ‘Half Term in Harwood' shop trail, organised by Hyndburn Borough Council
Local MP Sarah Smith signs for Accrington Stanley Women
Accrington Stanley Women have announced that MP for Hyndburn and Haslingden, Sarah Smith, has signed for the club's open age development (OAD) team. The announcement was made before the club's 6-1 win against Radcliffe
Lancashire Bombers crowned Flag Football Champions for second year running
Lancashire Bombers, the American flag football team based in Oswaldtwistle, have been crowned Scottish Flag Football champions for the second year in a row. Taking part in the Scottish Winter League, the three-day tournament
Accrington Stanley launch special auction as fans given chance to purchase signed shirts from historic Liverpool clash
Accrington Stanley are giving supporters the opportunity to bid for signed shirts from the club’s historic FA Cup tie against Liverpool earlier this season. There are 15 shirts available, with each Accrington Stanley player
Accrington Stanley Women team up with Accrington Garages for competition
Accrington Stanley Women have partnered with Accrington Garages to give fans the chance to win a brand-new Fiat 500 at the club's women's football festival at the Wham Stadium on Sunday 2nd March. To enter
Accrington Stanley to host food bank collection at Wham Stadium in March ahead of Bradford City match
Accrington Stanley will host a food bank collection at the Wham Stadium on Saturday 29th March before their game against Bradford City, in aid of local charity Maundy Relief. The collection will take place between
Accrington Stanley Women to return to the Wham Stadium this March as part of special Women’s Football Festival with a chance to win a car on the day courtesy of Accrington Garages
Accrington Stanley Women will host a special women’s football festival at the Wham Stadium on Sunday 2nd March, which will include their North West Womens Regional League – Division One North match against Radcliffe
Hollywood in Harwood unique pop up cinema weekend at Mercer Hall a huge success
Great Harwood Events welcomed guests all weekend to their unique event, a Pop Up Cinema in the historic Mercer Hall - sitting in the disused swimming pool! The big screen and unique experience drew
Amazing Accrington Events back with a bang and looking to top 30,000 visitors
#AmazingAccrington have once again been awarded the tender to put on a series of action packed events in 2025, including the Accrington Food Festival, Soapbox Challenge and Lights Switch On - which
Accrington Stanley to celebrate Ramadan with special Iftar event
Accrington Stanley will host a special Open Iftar Event at the Wham Stadium in March. The club has received a Community Cohesion and Resilience Funding Grant from Hyndburn Borough Council to host the event
Great Harwood High Street to be celebrated with exciting half-term competition
An exciting competition has been launched by Hyndburn Borough Council and the Great Harwood Events team to promote the Great Harwood High Street this February half-term. The ‘Half Term in Harwood’ shop trail will