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Football fans enjoy behind the scenes tour at Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley recently opened its doors for football fans to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the club’s world-class facilities. The free tours took place on three dates, with visitors getting the chance to learn
Local business man Eddy O’Brien of iMEP teams up with Murray Dawson of SDA to offer community groups a FREE minibus to use
Hiring a minibus can be too costly for local community groups, which are often staffed by volunteers and run to a tight budget. With this in mind, local businessman, Eddy O’Brien, the
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge saw 12,000 visitors pack Accrington
The carts were ready to view from 10am on Church Street in a specially constructed viewing area. The very first competitor down the track was BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham Liver for the
Accrington Stanley Women announce iMEP as new front of shirt sponsor
Accrington Stanley Women have announced that iMEP International Music Event Production will be the club's brand new front-of-shirt sponsor on a three-year deal.The agreement will see iMEP sponsor shirts across Accrington Stanley Women's
Accrington Town Centre set for action packed day as Soapbox Challenge returns
Thousands of people will flock to Accrington this Saturday as the free-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge returns to the town. Taking place between 10 am and 3 pm, 30 competitors are making the final touches
BBC Lancashire’s Graham Liver looking forward to Accrington spectacular Soapbox Challenge this Saturday.
The #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge has become a firm fixture of the Bank Holiday weekend, taking place this year on Saturday 24th August from 10 am - 3 pm. It's free-to-spectate, with thousands
Popular Accrington business says bon voyage after 32 years
Accrington-based clothing shop ‘Extreme' has said Bon Voyage after over three successful decades of business in the town. Specialising in women's clothing, accessories and giftware, Extreme Beauty & Fashion was opened by Lisa Milburn
Main sponsors Accrington & Rossendale College going all out to win Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge
Gold sponsors of the 2024 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, Accrington & Rossendale College, are hoping that science and technology can bring them success at this year’s event. College students and staff have been
New star announced as excitement builds for iMEP Music Festival
Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot has been announced as the latest artist to perform at the eagerly anticipated iMEP Music Festival in Accrington this September. Cian, whose debut album ‘Victory' went to number
Great Harwood Rovers aim for more inclusion with ambitious 3G pitch bid
Great Harwood Rovers has seen firsthand how sport has the power to break down barriers and unite communities. With this in mind, they have launched an ambitious bid to develop their site and add
Accrington Stanley announce FREE stadium tours this August
Accrington Stanley will open its doors for free stadium tours this August, with two dates announced for fans to take a closer look around the Wham Stadium. Following the success of last
Accrington Food Festival research show more than 96% of people visited specifically for the event and showed a return of over £450k in retail spend on the day
The 2024 Accrington Food and Drink Festival brought over £450,000 into the economy, as over 10,000 people attended the popular annual event on Saturday 1st June. Visitors enjoyed an amazing day of food, drink and
Spectacular Soapbox Challenge returning to Accrington this August
The much-loved #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge will return to the town this summer, taking place on Saturday 24th August from 10 am – 4 pm. Free-to-spectate, thousands are expected to line the streets of Accrington,
Nuture Landscapes support local cricket club with community project
Nurture Landscapes, the Hyndburn-based landscaping specialists, have completed an exciting new garden project at Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Church Cricket Club (O.I.C.C.C.). The initiative has seen the entrance to the cricket club transformed with
SPECIAL FIXTURE RELEASE DAY EVENT AT ACCRINGTON STANLEY A GREAT SUCCESS
Over 100 business leaders, Accrington Stanley FC sponsors and hospitality clients from around Hyndburn were invited to a very special event at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium on Wednesday 26th June to celebrate Fixture Release