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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
Community Solutions Northwest Summer Fair Success
Hyndburn based charity Community Solutions Northwest hosted their annual summer fair on Saturday 22nd June with huge success, the day aimed at raising money for the charity included funfair rides, charity stalls, circus workshops,
iMEP named as Accrington Stanley stand sponsors on three-year deal
Accrington based iMEP, International Music Event Production, have been named as the new sponsors of the Eric Whalley Family Stand on a six figure three-year deal. The announcement was officially made at a special
iMEP supports local businesses with brand new digital screens
Hyndburn-based businesses are being encouraged to promote themselves on brand new state-of-the-art digital screens, which have been installed outside the Accrington Arndale. iMEP International Music Event Production are behind the dynamic screens and are
Hyndburn’s vibrant culture celebrated at record breaking Connecting Cultures event
Over 5,000 people from across Hyndburn and beyond including award-winning actor Julie Hesmondhalgh gathered on Sunday 16th June for a special cultural celebration at what was the biggest event ever hosted by Haworth Art Gallery
World famous structure installed in Accrington as excitement builds for Connecting Cultures event this Sunday
Excitement is building for this Sunday’s Connecting Cultures event at Haworth Art Gallery and Park following the installation of a world-famous art structure in Accrington, the ‘Lumini’. Over 3 million visitors across 40
Accrington schoolchildren enjoy thrilling morning of cricket at iMEP Arena
Over 80 schoolchildren from Peel Park Primary School attended a cricket training session at Accrington Cricket Club’s iMEP Arena on Thursday 13th June. Organised by the cricket club and club
Accrington Stanley launch three new kits highlight town’s key heritage
Accrington Stanley have launched three new kits ahead of the 2024/25 season, all of which highlight a key part of the town's heritage. The new home red kit commemorates the Accrington Pals,