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Driver Mick retires from Pilkington Bus after 20 years of service
Pilkington Bus, the family bus firm serving the local area for more than 50 years, said goodbye to a loyal colleague recently. Mick Crane recently took the decision to retire, after 20 year's service as
ACCRINGTON STANLEY’S BIG SHIRT GIVEAWAY TO RETURN FOR SEVENTH YEAR
ACCRINGTON STANLEY'S BIG SHIRT GIVEAWAY TO RETURN FOR SEVENTH YEAR Accrington Stanley's extremely popular big shirt giveaway will return to the Wham Stadium on Wednesday 27th September 2023 for the seventh consecutive year. Every
Hyndburn Primary Schools invited to sing at 2023 Accrington Christmas Light Switch On
Pupils from all 36 Hyndburn primary schools have been invited to sing at this year's Accrington Christmas Light Switch On by event organisers Amazing Accrington. The Hyndburn primary school's ‘Collective School Choir' will take
1ST JUNE 2024… DATE SET FOR POPULAR ACCRINGTON FOOD FESTIVAL TO RETURN
Following the extremely successful 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival, organisers #AmazingAccrington have announced that the 2024 Accrington Food Festival will take place on Saturday 1st June from 10am. The 2023 event saw over
HML Recycling agree £5,000 deal to sponsor wicket covers at local cricket club
HML Recycling, the Hyndburn-based modern metal recycling experts, have donated £5,000 to sponsor new wicket covers at Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Church Cricket Club. O.I.C.C.C are members of the North West Cricket League and were Ribblesdale
Winners announced for Accrington Food & Culture Festival Competition
The three winners of an extra special culture competition, celebrating different foods from around the world, have been announced following the 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival. Over 2,000 Hyndburn primary school children were
Boohoo Group PLC named as new sponsor for 2023 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge
Boohoo Group PLC have been named as a sponsor for the eagerly anticipated #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, which takes place on Saturday 26th August in Accrington Town Centre from 10am-4pm. Over 15,000 visitors attended the
Amazing Accrington Food & Culture Festival brings over £300,000 into economy
Over 12,000 attended as the Accrington Food & Culture Festival returned in style on Saturday 3rd June. Attractions included international, regional and local food markets, 1940's singers, a Spitfire flypast, a war re-enactment, a
Accrington welcomes thousands of visitors to spectacular food and culture festival
Thousands of people flocked to Accrington town centre for the spectacular Accrington Food & Culture Festival on Saturday 3rd June. The event, sponsored by North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), Hyndburn Borough Council, Cardboard
War re-enactment and Spitfire flypast to play major role in Accrington festival
The eagerly anticipated Accrington Food & Culture Festival on Saturday 3rd June (10am-4pm) will feature a spectacular WWII war re-enactment and an iconic Spitfire flypast over Accrington town square. Excitement is building ahead of
Accrington Market set to be transformed for spectacular Culture event
Accrington Market will be transformed for a spectacular culture event as part of the 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival, taking place on Saturday 3rd June from 10am – 4pm.
Global taste sensations to be showcased during Accrington Food & Culture Festival Live Cooking Demonstrations
A variety of tasty recipes from around the world will be produced on the main stage at the 2023 Accrington Food and Culture Festival, taking place on Saturday 3rd June from 10am-4pm. TV and
Over 2,000 School Children invited to take part in exciting ‘Food from around the World’ Competition for 2023 Accrington Food and Culture Festival
#AmazingAccrington, organisers of the 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival, have invited over 2,000 Hyndburn primary school children to take part in an exciting competition as part of the cultural festival, which takes
NLTG proud to be sponsors on incredible 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival
We are extremely proud to be sponsoring the Accrington Food & Culture Festival once again in 2023. We had such an incredible time last year, both on our stall and on the main stage
Pendle Hill Properties Candy Bomber attraction heading to Accrington Food & Culture Festival
Visitors to the 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival will get the opportunity to celebrate The Candy Bomber, Col. Gail Seymour Halvorsen, an American pilot who gained fame for dropping 23 tons of candy