Blackburn Bid

Have you discovered The Making Rooms yet?
Their workshops are interactive, fun, and you take home whatever you make!! Check out the latest events on their website => https://makingrooms.org/events/

Lot's of Half-Term fun for the kids this week in Blackburn Town Centre on Blackburn Market The Mall, Blackburn Blackburn Museum Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service
Check it all out! => https://bit.ly/2K1KuT5

A Blackburn soldier will be honoured in a special ceremony.
Private James Pitts fought in The Second Boer War and was awarded the Victoria Cross medal for bravery in battle.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest honour given to the armed forces – for his deeds in battle and will be commemorated with a commemorative stone outside Blackburn Town Hall. The ceremony will take place from 11am on May 31st at Blackburn Town Hall.

Menopause The Musical UK Tour arrives in Blackburn this Thursday! => https://bit.ly/2Mue9BR
The hysterical and uplifting Menopause The Musical will have you laughing, and singing, all the way home.

Blackburn Times Bar reopens following £150k refurb! => https://bit.ly/2w8MAsb

Did you know you can get a FREE stall to trade at the National Festival of Making - Don't miss this opportunity!
JOIN THE "FUTURE MAKERS MARKET" CALLING ALL Young, Talented Makers – Apply Now! Find out more --> https://bit.ly/2WO6uEf

Let’s MAKE returns next week on Blackburn Market!! FREE activities return from Tuesday 28th May! Check out all the fun here => https://bit.ly/2Eu07ix

‘Roar’some fun at The Mall this half term The Mall, Blackburn
The Mall, Blackburn will be taken over by prehistoric mega-beasts this May half term! Find out more => https://bit.ly/2M2HfNR
From Tuesday 28th May until Sunday 2nd June there will be a whole host of dinosaur related antics to enjoy including special appearances from some of the most infamous creatures of all time.
... The activities kick off with two days of captivating dinosaur themed craft and education workshops, before Tiny T, the mini T-Rex, arrives in the shopping centre on Thursday.
Friday will see a terrifying 7ft tall, 12ft long T-Rex in Victoria Court and on Saturday children can make their own dino masks to take away with them.
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“Menus based on one thing... food made from scratch. Created with an emphasis on our commitment to the region's fantastic suppliers.” Visit Café Northcote at Blackburn Cathedral => http://www.cafenorthcote.com/

Free stalls for young makers!
Be part of the ‘Future Makers Market’ as part of the National Festival of Making on 15 & 16 June 2019!!
The market will provide a FREE platform for people under 20 years old to sell products you have created, curated, designed, upcycled and generally worked their magic on!
... Find out more => https://bit.ly/2WO6uEf
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What's On this week?
Check out the latest "What's On" Guide on Blackburn BID's website => https://bit.ly/2K1KuT5

The ‘Blackburn is Hiring’ event will be running for its third year this year and will take place on Thursday 19th September 2019.
Find out more about having a stand! => https://bit.ly/2X8HibG

A #Blackburn hidden gem! Hobkirk Sewing Machines & Fabric Store Blackburn has its own Sewing Machine Museum in their store at 120-128 Darwen Street! It's free to visit whenever their store is open!

Be part of the ‘Future Makers Market’ as part of the National Festival of Making on 15 & 16 June 2019!!
The market will provide a FREE platform for people under 20 years old to sell products you have created, curated, designed, upcycled and generally worked their magic on!
Find out more => https://bit.ly/2WO6uEf

‘Roar’some fun at The Mall this half term The Mall, Blackburn
The Mall Blackburn will be taken over by prehistoric mega-beasts this May half term! Find out more => https://bit.ly/2M2HfNR
From Tuesday 28th May until Sunday 2nd June there will be a whole host of dinosaur related antics to enjoy including special appearances from some of the most infamous creatures of all time.
... The activities kick off with two days of captivating dinosaur themed craft and education workshops, before Tiny T, the mini T-Rex, arrives in the shopping centre on Thursday.
Friday will see a terrifying 7ft tall, 12ft long T-Rex in Victoria Court and on Saturday children can make their own dino masks to take away with them.
See More

College students have been busy raising money for the East Lancashire Hospice.
Over the last month, entry level foundation students and business students from Blackburn College have between them, raised more than £400 for the charity

Did you know that Blackburn College can support your #business to meet its objectives. They offer a range of services ranging from Apprenticeships to Professional Qualifications that can up-skill your staff and improve your bottom line.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/BJsV50u4XOA

JOIN THE "FUTURE MAKERS MARKET" CALLING ALL Young, Talented Makers – Apply Now! Find out more --> https://bit.ly/2WO6uEf Did you know you can get a FREE stall to trade at the National Festival of Making - Don't miss this opportunity!