Football, fitness, and friendship: The Active Football story   Burnley Leisure and Culture’s Active Football session is a hat trick hero on and off the pitch, providing a programme that combines football, fitness and friendship. Having started in 2016, the session has gone from strength to strength. With three to four participants turning up in … Continued

Danny’s story of volunteering for Burnley Leisure & Culture   Training and development programmes offered by Burnley Leisure and Culture (BLC) have supported over 500 young people in the past year, while our Active Streets sessions have attracted approximately 35,000 young people across Burnley and Padiham.   Volunteers are a vital resource and it’s people … Continued

In the spotlight: Janet Roundell Always keen on sports and being active, Burnley Leisure and Culture’s Activities Manager, Janet Roundell, was in the thick of the re-emergence of women’s football, playing then managing, and has also thrown herself into running and cycling. She then spearheaded the formation of outdoor and indoor rounders leagues in Burnley … Continued

Burnley Youth Theatre enjoyed a night in the spotlight when the winners of the inaugural Culture Burnley Awards were announced at Burnley Mechanics Theatre. BYT’s outreach programme exploring topics including toxic masculinity, anti-social behaviour and seeking asylum saw it lift the Community Award, while its leader for the past decade, Karen Metcalfe, was recognised with … Continued

One of Britain’s longest-serving martial arts coaches and a teenage skier with unmatched achievements were among the winners at the Active Burnley Awards organised and run by BLC. Our annual celebration pays tribute to those who show dedication at a range of sporting, health, and wellbeing activities at all levels, and those who work tirelessly … Continued

Have you ever volunteered? Ever thought about how you can help in your local area? Many local organisations rely on volunteers to be able to deliver services to the public. Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, whether you are looking for new experiences, opportunities to build your CV or meet likeminded people in your community. Do … Continued

This month, Burnley Mechanics have decided to stock a new beer, 3.8%ABV bitter with hints of amber and salted caramel malts. However, although it may just look like a normal bottle of beer, Ask Twice has a bigger and better meaning behind it all. Ask Twice was created by partnering with Moorhouse’s Brewery to beat … Continued

This year, the Burnley Leisure & Culture chefs are serving up a different menu at each of our venues this Mother’s Day. Treat that special lady in your life to a 2 or 3-course meal at 1955 Kitchen & Bar, 1855 Bistro & Bar or 197 Bistro & Bar. Full payment and pre-order is required … Continued

Thank you for your patience during the facility upgrades that are currently being carried out at our centres. Our next phase of St Peter’s upgrades will commence on 2nd January 2024, and will last for 8 weeks. This will include the removal of the gym changing areas, which will allow us to extend the gym, … Continued

Struggling to think of the perfect gift, why not treat someone to a Burnley Leisure & Culture gift voucher. Our gift vouchers are available in £10 & £25 denominations and are valid for 12 months. These can be purchased and used at any BLC venue including St Peter’s Centre, Padiham Leisure Centre, Prairie Sports Village, … Continued

Park Yoga proves a big hit after a successful summer at Queen’s Park, Burnley – the north’s first and only venue   Outdoor Yoga has proved a big success at Queen’s Park in Burnley – the first and only park in the north of England to host the free weekly gathering. Called Park Yoga, it … Continued

Lifetime achievement accolade is climax of Active Burnley Awards A referee’s lifetime devotion to local football, a thriving kickboxing club and a school with platinum sporting credentials were among the winners at our Active Burnley Awards, organised and run by Burnley Leisure & Culture. The annual celebration pays tribute to those who show dedication at … Continued