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Winter Writing Trail Competition in conjunction with Julie Hesmondhalgh
Write a story or poem up to 300 words, on the theme of winter or Christmas! The competition closing date is 1st November, and entries will be judged by Julie herself, with 12 winners
NLTG AND AMAZING ACCRINGTON TEAM UP FOR RETURN OF POPULAR HALLOWEEN TRAIL
#AmazingAccrington have launched the return of their extremely popular Halloween Shop Trail for children under 12 throughout the centre of Accrington, sponsored by local training provider North Lancs Training Group and Hyndburn Borough Council.
Finch Bakery pop up in Accrington Market Hall for Accrington Lights Switch On Event
Originating in Great Harwood, the Finch Bakery team have been running successful pop-ups in Liverpool and Manchester, as well as finding time to write two Sunday Times best-selling recipe books. Lauren and Rachel are
Fundraising event raises over £8,500 for Clayton Amateur Boxing Club
Clayton Amateur Boxing Club raised over £8,500 at an extra special fundraising event for the club, which took place in Accrington Stanley’s world class hospitality venue, the 1968 Lounge, on Friday 6th October.
Stanley Women continue title charge with emphatic win at the Wham Stadium
Accrington Stanley Women secured an emphatic 3-0 win against Fleetwood Town Wrens Ladies FC Reserves on Sunday afternoon, as they returned to the Wham Stadium for the second time in less than a month.
Junior Andre to headline Amazing Accrington Christmas Light Switch On
#AmazingAccrington will welcome actor, singer and TikTok star Junior Andre to headline the 2023 Accrington Christmas Light Switch On, taking place on Thursday 23rd November. The singer shot to fame in 2022 when his
LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS ASKED TO SUPPORT EXCITING NEW INITIATIVE HEADED UP BY LEGENDARY ACCRINGTONIAN JULIE HESMONDHALGH
#AmazingAccrington business leaders have been asked to support an exciting new initiative led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh. The Winter Writing Trail, in conjunction with #AmazingAccrington, will see local primary and secondary school
ACCRINGTON STANLEY WOMEN OFFER FREE TICKETS FOR RETURN TO THE WHAM STADIUM
Accrington Stanley Women will return to the Wham Stadium on Sunday 8th October, as they take on Fleetwood Town Wrens Ladies Reserves in the North West Womens Regional League – Division One North. It is
Accrington Stanley Big Shirt Giveaway has now given away over 8,000 shirts to local youngsters
Accrington Stanley's Big Shirt Giveaway returned for the seventh consecutive year on Wednesday 27th September, with the Club now having handed out 8,400 shirts to local youngsters. Players from the Accrington Stanley first
JULIE HESMONDHALGH STARS AS AMAZING ACCRINGTON BUSINESS LEADERS MEETING HEADS TO HISTORIC ST JAMES CHURCH
Business leaders from across Hyndburn met in the beautiful surroundings of St James’ Church in Accrington on Thursday 21st September, for the latest #AmazingAccrington business leaders meeting. Those attending got the chance to hear
Super Stanley Women secure statement victory at the Wham Stadium
Accrington Stanley Women returned to the Wham Stadium in style as they defeated league leaders Preston North End Women 3-1. Over 700 supporters attended the North West Womens Regional League – Division One North
Accrington Town Square Transformation to continue following a further £5million funding bid
Hyndburn Council are pleased to announce their £5million funding bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund was submitted on the 16th August. This is a further step on the transformational journey of a heritage-led
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge raises £1,750 for local charity Maundy Relief
#AmazingAccrington’s Soapbox Challenge on Saturday, 26th August raised a fantastic £1,750 for Maundy Relief. The popular event, which welcomed over 18,000 visitors into Accrington town centre this year, proudly donates entry fees from
Accrington Stanley Women return to the Wham Stadium for their next home game
Accrington Stanley Women FC played a historic match in front of a record crowd at the Wham Stadium, against international side Isle of Man National Women's Team earlier this year. For their next home
Taskers sponsor Accrington Stanley Community Trust to help their great work to continue
Taskers is a leading furniture and interior design business based in Accrington, that’s been part of the community for over 127 years – supplying to the whole of the UK. In order to further