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All the latest business news, stories and features from #AmazingAccrington Magazine
Join the festive fun at Accrington’s Christmas and Fireworks Extravaganza
What a busy night it’s going to be on the 28thth November in Amazing Accrington! This year’s Christmas light switch on and fireworks show promises to be a treat for all the family; with
Studio Christmas Pop-up Toy Shop at Maundy Relief
? Video highlights of today's launch of the Studio Christmas Toy Shop at Maundy Relief.??A big thank you to Studio Retail Limited, Accrington Stanley, Clayton Park Bakery and Julie Hesmondhalgh for joining forces and helping
Education, Council and Business – it takes all three for a successful future
Key figures from local government, business and education joined forces for the #AmazingAccrington Hyndburn Education Summit on Friday. Hosted in the heart of Hyndburn, this year’s annual event took place within Accrington Town Hall -
Elderly man receives new TV after writing a letter to retailer
A 92-year-old gentleman from Cheshire is thrilled to have received a brand-new television set, after writing to retailer Studio.co.uk about his broken remote control. Mr Hawker, from Northwich, wrote to the head office of
Victorian Market Hall Celebrating 150 Years
Accrington’s magnificent Victorian Market Hall will be 150 years old this October and a number of events, along with exhibitions of photos and other memorabilia are being planned to celebrate. The Market Hall was
We are Outstanding! Affinity Supporting People rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC
Affinity Supporting People, a Lancashire based care service owned by National Care Group, have received an ‘Outstanding’ rating in their latest CQC inspection. The report was extremely positive and highlighted the excellent person-centred approach
VOLUNTARY GROUPS CELEBRATED FOR QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
The Mayor, Cllr June Harrison, presented certificates to three Hyndburn voluntary organisations at Thursday’s Council meeting in recognition of their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in
Chocolate Extravaganza- this Saturday in #AmazingAccrington
Oompa Loompas, a giant snakes and ladders game, plus a hot chocolate tribute act – Accrington’s second chocolate festival is set to delight families and friends. Sponsored by local Estate agents, Property Shop, and
Studio Retail Ltd respond to urgent worldwide plea for winter coats
Studio Retail Ltd respond to urgent plea for winter coats by donating 300 of them to national charity, Care UK. Charity Aid Recycling Enterprise (Care UK), with bases in Manchester, Chorley and North Wales,
Government Minister, Andrew Stephenson, guest speaker at #AmazingAccrington Business Leaders meeting
On the surface, #AmazingAccrington is all about big events … But behind the scenes they are primarily a business leaders’ group. Every quarter business leaders, members of the council and those with influence get
Slip and Slide – Downpour didn’t dampen the day for successful Soapbox Challenge
Slip and slide … the downpour didn’t dampen the day in #AmazingAccrington for the Soapbox Challenge. Saturday 31stAugust saw over 9,000 people come to Accrington Town Centre; over 30 soapbox challenge entries, 40 classic,
#AmazingAccrington steps it up a gear for upcoming Soapbox Challenge, Classic Car Display and Treasure Trail
Saturday 31stAugust Sponsors: Emerson and Renwick, North Lancs Training Group and Financial Affairs. In conjunction with Hyndburn Borough Council Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for #AmazingAccrington to step it up a gear for this
#AmazingAccrington’s biggest weekend coming up this August Bank Holiday!
Accrington’s Town Square is set to host Amazing Accrington’s Big Weekend this August Bank Holiday, with a packed programme of events bringing fun and excitement into the heart of Accrington, from Friday 23rdto Sunday
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge and Classic Car Show set to step town up a gear
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, Classic Car Show and Treasure Trail Date: Saturday 31stAugust 2019 Time: 9:30am – 4pm Sponsors: Emerson and Renwick, North Lancs Training Group, Financial Affairs In collaboration with Hyndburn Borough Council #AmazingAccrington’s
Accrington Stanley agree new deal for tastiest signing this year
Accrington Stanley Football Club have just closed on their tastiest signing this year. Born in 1995 and locally based, the new member of their squad is set to bring something new and exciting to