Active Burnley Award winners receive county-wide recognition The accolades keep coming for winners at this year’s Active Burnley Awards, with three winning county-wide recognition for their achievements, and a fourth gaining highly commended. Burnley Lifetime Achievement Award winner Chris Keene, and Liberty Heap, who was named the borough’s Young Achiever of the Year, both … Continued
We asked you to share your thoughts on the great outdoors on your doorstep, and you certainly have – in their hundreds. THANK YOU! Our survey through the Community Data Co-operative only takes five minutes to complete, but it is helping to shape future events and activities in what we’re calling our ‘Outdoor Town’ in … Continued
History-making cricketer, Liberty Heap, has been included in the England squad for the inaugural ICC Under-19s Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in South Africa in January 2023. Liberty, who has risen to prominence playing at academy level for North West Thunder and the government-led ECB School Games programme, made history when she became … Continued
Diners at some of our hospitality venues are already helping to put food on the tables of those most in need in the borough, but now we are extending our helping hand even more. A donation of £1 from every full English breakfast we sell at the Prairie 1955 Kitchen and Towneley’s 197 Bistro goes … Continued
Encouraging more people to enjoy the great outdoors – especially those on our doorstep – is the ultimate aim of an initiative we’ve been passionate about for a long time – and one that we’re about to accelerate. With lots of pathfinding (no pun intended) having already taken place since it was launched pre-pandemic, the … Continued
Lifetime achievement accolade is the climax of our Active Burnley Awards Community health and wellbeing champions, innovative sports clubs, two supportive schools, and a history-making cricketer were recognised for their outstanding achievements at our Active Burnley Awards. Our annual celebration (formerly known as the Burnley Community Sports Awards) pays tribute to those who show … Continued
St Peter’s and Padiham leisure centre doors thrown open to war refugees looking to settle in Burnley. Free 14-day BLC leisure passes are being offered to refugees coming to Burnley as part of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme. Our free passes will be offered to all Ukrainians arriving in the town after fleeing … Continued
Summer Solstice Walking Challenge Sometimes all you need to do is take one step at a time… That proved to be true – both literally and metaphorically – for our three hardy walkers who completed the sunrise to sunset Summer Solstice Walking Challenge in support of those with mental health difficulties past and present. The … Continued
We’re on the lookout for 30 runners to take part in the Burnley 10k under the BLC banner! The race forms part of the Jane Tomlinson Run for All series, inspired by the Yorkshire radiologist who defied doctors who gave her only six months to live due to breast cancer in 2000. Over the next … Continued
Burnley Mechanics want to make Friday 13th a lucky day… we’ve got a limited time offer running over the weekend! Use code ‘FRIDAY13TH’ to receive up to 20% off tickets for The Haunting of Blaine Manor – Full Price Tickets – Only £14 Concession Tickets – Only £10 Family of Four Ticket – Only £40 … Continued
TV quiz chaser and comedian to top the bill at the inaugural Manford’s Comedy Club night at Burnley Mechanics. We’re looking forward to laughter ringing out at the Burnley Mechanics Theatre when the Jason Manford Comedy Club comes to town in June. Four funnymen are lined up for the inaugural club night on Saturday … Continued
Iconic underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards to host this year’s Active Burnley Awards. Iconic underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards is to host our Active Burnley Awards this year, which will feature three new categories when they return to their traditional July date following last year’s disruption caused by the pandemic. Our annual celebration (formerly known … Continued
