Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre launches most generous HE financial support 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 [...]
Community Solutions Summer Fair Returns to Elmfield Hall – Fun for All the Family! | Member News
Community Solutions Summer Fair Returns to Elmfield Hall - Fun for All the Family! Community Solutions North West are excited to invite everyone to their Charity Summer Fair on Saturday 14th June 2025, taking place at Elmfield Hall in Gatty Park, Church, BB5 4AA, from 11am to 3pm. This free-to-attend event promises a day full of fun, laughter and [...]
East Lancashire Hospice launches first-ever Classic Car Show in partnership with Thwaites Brewery | Member News
East Lancashire Hospice is excited to announce its first-ever Classic Car Show, taking place on Saturday 5th July 2025 from 11am to 3pm at Witton Park in Blackburn. In proud partnership with Thwaites, the event promises a fantastic day out for all the family, with an impressive display of classic cars, bustling market stalls, live music, and a mouth-watering [...]
17th World Gravy Wrestling Championships in support of East Lancashire Hospice | Member News
Placed in the top ten of the weirdest ‘sports’ and pastimes, the World Gravy Wrestling Championships will again be held at the Rose ‘n Bowl, Stacksteads, Rossendale, Lancashire on 25th August 2025. Hundreds will gather on the August Bank Holiday to watch the messiest and maddest event around. Brave contestants will get down and dirty in a pool of [...]
Whitehough Outdoor Centre Launches ‘Beyond Business’ – Bespoke Leadership Programme with Football Coach Legend Mike Phelan | Member News
Whitehough Outdoor Centre is proud to announce the launch of Beyond Business, a groundbreaking leadership development programme created in partnership with football coaching legend Mike Phelan and performance psychology expert Dave Horrocks (BSc, MSc, MBPsS). Designed for businesses of all sizes, Beyond Business offers a completely bespoke experience that blends elite-level coaching with immersive outdoor challenges. The programme is aimed at organisations looking to reinvigorate [...]
Burnley College Launches Industry-Leading Early Career Teaching Programme | Member News
Burnley College is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Early Career Teaching (ECT) Programme, designed to empower aspiring teachers on their professional pathway. With this programme, Burnley College cements its reputation as the ideal destination for newly qualified educators ready to inspire the next generation. Replacing the outdated term "Newly Qualified Teacher" (NQT), Early Career Teaching represents a [...]
Accrington Stanley Women Launch Exciting New Partnership With Accrington & Rossendale College | Member News
Accrington Stanley Women have announced a landmark partnership with Accrington & Rossendale College, part of the Nelson and Colne College Group, that will see the college become a key venue for training and matches across Stanley Women's girls' and women's teams. For the 2025-26 season, Stanley Women will have 25 junior teams and four Open age teams, with player [...]
Festival of the Horse in Burnley, Lancashire | Member News
Lancashire’s equine welfare charity Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), and HAPPA Direct are holding the first ever Burnley Festival of the Horse at Shores Hey Farm, Blackhouse Lane, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU on Saturday 16th August 2025 from 11am until 4pm. For one day only, local equestrian professionals, service providers and their horses will trot to Burnley to [...]
The ARTEMIS INTELLIGENCE® Advantage: Smarter Marketing Strategies with AI| Member News
Any business knows just how big of an impact generative AI has made on marketing and virtually every other industry worldwide. It’s only set to grow further, yet a surprising number of companies have been cautious in how and when they use it. AI has incredible potential to understand and learn tasks at a pace that far exceeds what [...]
Freight Rail Terminal Bringing Over 2800 Jobs One Step Closer in Amazing Accrington | Member News
#AmazingAccrington business leaders, local schools and education providers came together for a special meeting on Friday 6th June, which was held at Oswaldtwistle Mills. The group was very pleased to hear local MP, Sarah Smith pledge that the planned freight rail terminal in Huncoat is at the very top of her agenda with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who recently announced [...]