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Community spoken word initiative to take centre stage at Accrington Christmas Extravaganza
A community-led spoken word initiative will feature a special performance at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday 28th November. Funded by Hyndburn Borough Council, workshops have been taking place at Haworth Art Gallery and
Clayton Amateur Boxing Club gain funding to extend veterans programme
Recently, Clayton Amateur Boxing Club held a month’s trial and organised a Fight Fit program in conjunction with veterans from Healthier Heroes who attend Accrington Stanley Community Trust. The initiative was a huge success,
Accrington Pals commemorated as special documentary screened at Accrington Stanley
The Accrington Pals were commemorated at a special event hosted at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium on Remembrance Sunday. A feature-length documentary showcasing the story of the Pals was screened in Stanley's 1968
Taskers of Accrington to Host Charity Art Event
Date of Event: 29th November – 1st October 2024 Location of Event: Queen Mill, Queens Road, Accrington, BB5 6DR Taskers of Accrington is set to host an exclusive three-day art exhibition in collaboration with
One of the UK’s best Taylor Swift tribute acts to perform at Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza
Further details have been announced for three spectacular events taking place in Great Harwood over the festive period, with one of the UK's most popular Taylor Swift Tribute Acts set to perform. On Saturday
Accrington Stanley Women to return to the Wham Stadium for historic FA Cup tie
Accrington Stanley Women have announced that their historic Adobe Women's FA Cup second-round tie against Huddersfield Town will be played at the Wham Stadium on Sunday 24th November. It is the first time that the
🎆 SELL OUT CROWD AS ACCRINGTON STANLEY FUNFAIR AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY RETURNS WITH A BANG
Accrington Stanley's popular Funfair & Fireworks display was a sell-out, as the popular event returned in style on Sunday 3rd November. Over 3,000 people attended the annual event, which was taking place at the Wham
It’s True…Martin Kemp to headline Accrington Christmas Extravaganza
Spandau Ballet star, Martin Kemp, will headline the free-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday 28th November. The musician and actor will both sing and perform a DJ set as part of his extremely popular
Something Wicked this way comes – Vue Accrington to celebrate all things Oz as popular adaptation hits the big screen
To celebrate the arrival of Wicked this month (22 November) Vue has announced a selection of spectacular treats for Ozians – including a special screening, a precious keepsake and the return of a classic.
Business leaders invited to lay wreaths at special memorial service at Accrington Stanley
Local business leaders and sponsors at Accrington Stanley are being invited to lay wreaths at a special memorial service, which will be held at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium on Remembrance Sunday. Taking place at
Accrington experiences weekend to remember as 5,000 people attend world-class light event
A number of internationally renowned light sculptures descended on Accrington for a remarkable light event on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, which was attended by 5,000 people. Enlighten saw the town's key heritage
OSWALDTWISTLE MILLS LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO COLLABORATE ON THEIR OUTDOOR WILDLIFE SPACE
Oswaldtwistle Mills have a fantastic large outdoor area within their grounds, which is open to the public. They also recently opened their grounds to St Paul's Scouts group from Oswaldtwistle, to host a popular
Three NEW Events launched in Great Harwood for a Christmas Extravaganza
Dates have been announced for three brand new events in Great Harwood in the run up to Christmas, to provide fun and free entertainment for all the family while encouraging visitors to shop local
iMEP boxing clever with new sponsorship at Accrington Stanley
Accrington-based music event production company, iMEP, have been announced as the new sponsors of the control box at Accrington Stanley. The sponsorship continues iMEP’s support for Accrington Stanley, after becoming stand sponsors of the
Spectacular free light event taking place in Accrington this weekend
An exciting new light event will take place in Accrington Town Centre this weekend, showcasing some of the UK's most incredible art installations. On Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October between 5pm and 9pm, visitors to