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Accrington Stanley Food Bank Collection Aims to Beat Last Year’s Two Tonne Record
Accrington Stanley Football Club, in partnership with Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley from Coronation Street 1998 – 2014), Scott Dawson Advertising, and the Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Club (OASSC), are appealing for food supplies for local charity
Hyndburn Election Candidates Meet with #AmazingAccrington Business Leaders
On Thursday 5th December, Accrington business leaders had the opportunity to put their questions to three election candidates for the constituency seat of Hyndburn. In attendance were Graham Jones (Labour), Sara Britcliffe (Conservative) and
Thousands turn out for Accrington’s Christmas and Fireworks Extravaganza
Visitors flocked to Accrington Town centre on Thursday evening to enjoy a packed programme of festive entertainment, including a spectacular firework display and of course the big switch on of the towns Christmas lights. There
Join the festive fun at Accrington’s Christmas and Fireworks Extravaganza
What a busy night it’s going to be on the 28thth November in Amazing Accrington! This year’s Christmas light switch on and fireworks show promises to be a treat for all the family; with
Studio Christmas Pop-up Toy Shop at Maundy Relief
? Video highlights of today's launch of the Studio Christmas Toy Shop at Maundy Relief.??A big thank you to Studio Retail Limited, Accrington Stanley, Clayton Park Bakery and Julie Hesmondhalgh for joining forces and helping
Education, Council and Business – it takes all three for a successful future
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 -
Elderly man receives new TV after writing a letter to retailer
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
Victorian Market Hall Celebrating 150 Years
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
We are Outstanding! Affinity Supporting People rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC
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
VOLUNTARY GROUPS CELEBRATED FOR QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
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
Chocolate Extravaganza- this Saturday in #AmazingAccrington
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 worldwide plea for winter coats
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,
Government Minister, Andrew Stephenson, guest speaker at #AmazingAccrington Business Leaders meeting
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 – Downpour didn’t dampen the day for successful Soapbox Challenge
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,
#AmazingAccrington steps it up a gear for upcoming Soapbox Challenge, Classic Car Display and Treasure Trail
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