Rovers Returns as Blackburn College Students Create Fashion from Old Football Kits | Member News
Fashion students at Blackburn College have created an exclusive collection of sportswear - all made from recycled football kit. The unique collection was created by Year 3 fashion students at the top college, who transformed bin bags full of old Blackburn Rovers football kit into eye-catching street style clothes. The catwalk-worthy creations feature over 25 pieces, including crop tops [...]
Blackburn College Students Tipped for Success at Town’s First Festival of Film | Member News
A pair of talented Blackburn College students are through to the finals of the town’s first ever film festival for directing stunning short films. Ajay Taylor-Mullen and Dylan Nursimooloo have been shortlisted for prizes at the inaugural Blackburn Festival of Film, after being selected by festival organisers from more than 200 entries. The youngsters, both aged 18, have been [...]
PM+M Launches New Service to Help Clients Protect the Financial Wellbeing of Their Employees | Member News
PM+M – the Blackburn and Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has launched a new employee benefits service - Workplace Save + Protect - aimed at helping businesses strengthen their employee benefits offering and improve the financial wellbeing of their teams. Developed by PM+M’s financial planning team, the service responds to the growing challenge of [...]
The Napthens Foundation Announces Partnership with NSPCC | Member News
The Napthens Foundation is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). This collaboration aims to support the NSPCC's vital work in protecting children and preventing abuse across the UK. With a goal to raise £7,000 over the next 12 months, the Napthens Foundation will provide the NSPCC with [...]
Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre launches major support to make HE more affordable in East Lancashire | Member News
Students at Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre can now receive up to £3,000 in financial support over the course of a three-year programme, thanks to an enhanced and improved financial support scheme, helping more people than ever access higher education. The financial support – part of the college’s Access and Participation Plan – is designed to break [...]
Hitting the right notes raises vital funds for Burnley charity: Napthens’ Oli McCann raises £1500 in The Great Chamber Sing Off | Member News
Burnley FC in the Community Schools Mental Wellbeing Project has benefitted to the tune of £1,000 after a charity sing off. The money was raised by East Lancashire solicitor Oli McCann, who took part in The Great Chamber Sing Off, organised by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Oli sang ‘Feeling Good’ by Michael Buble in front of a [...]
PM+M’s ‘Positive Impact’ programme supports 20+ charities with time, resources and expertise – and opens applications for the year ahead | Member News
PM+M – the Blackburn and Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – is once again inviting local charities and community organisations to apply for support through its ‘Positive Impact’ programme, as the firm begins a new financial year. Now in its second year, Positive Impact is PM+M’s community support initiative and a central part of its [...]
PM+M bolsters partner team with internal promotions of Dan Bowles and Tara Maynard | Member News
Blackburn and Bury-based PM+M, the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group, has added to its partnership following the promotions of Dan Bowles who works in the audit, accounting + advisory team; and Tara Maynard who works in the financial planning team. Dan joined PM+M in 2022 as a director, since his arrival he has led a mixed [...]
Final Call for Nominations to Inaugural Trailblazers Awards | Member News
With just under a month remaining until the nomination deadline, individuals and organisations across the UK are being urged to submit their entries for the 2025 Trailblazers Awards. Launched by national full-service law firm Forbes Solicitors, the awards recognise and celebrate the people, groups and businesses making an exceptional impact in their communities and industries. Nominations for the free-to-enter [...]
The YAB Movement Grows Momentum | Member News
One year ago, YAB, the unique peer-to-peer business problem-solving community, was proudly running 9 thriving groups. A period that marked rapid growth for the community and increasing recognition across the North West. Since then, the momentum has not only continued, but it is also not showing any signs of slowing down. On track to double in size by the [...]