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#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge raises £1,750 for local charity Maundy Relief
#AmazingAccrington’s Soapbox Challenge on Saturday, 26th August raised a fantastic £1,750 for Maundy Relief. The popular event, which welcomed over 18,000 visitors into Accrington town centre this year, proudly donates entry fees from
Accrington Stanley Women return to the Wham Stadium for their next home game
Accrington Stanley Women FC played a historic match in front of a record crowd at the Wham Stadium, against international side Isle of Man National Women's Team earlier this year. For their next home
Taskers sponsor Accrington Stanley Community Trust to help their great work to continue
Taskers is a leading furniture and interior design business based in Accrington, that’s been part of the community for over 127 years – supplying to the whole of the UK. In order to further
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge wows crowds again with great turn out
This year, the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge was listed as one of the top 30 free bank holiday activities – nationally! The crowds of over 18,000 thronged in the streets in Accrington on Saturday 26th
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge listed as one of top 30 FREE Bank Holiday attractions nationally!
In the build-up to the Bank Holiday weekend, the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge has been listed as one of the top 30 free bank holiday activities - nationally! The event returns on Saturday 26th August
Oak Fest 2023, the eagerly awaited new music festival for Hyndburn took centre stage this past weekend, captivating an impressive audience of over 4850 attendee
OAK FEST, held at Oak Hill Park - Accrington, transformed into a dynamic celebration of music, culture, community, and unity, providing an unforgettable experience for all who attended. Despite a rainy start, the air
BBC Radio Lancashire and NLTG launch Mario Kart themed entry for #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge
BBC Radio Lancashire have unveiled their exciting new kart for the 2023 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, which has been produced by Apprentices at Accrington-based training provider, North Lancs Training Group (NLTG). Apprentices from NLTG's Furniture
Excitement builds for 2023 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge
The #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge returns on Saturday 26th August from 10am-4pm with a spectacular line-up of events having been announced for the day. Over 15,000 people flocked to Accrington for the event in 2022
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