Blackburn Business That Started in a Garage Wins the King’s Award for Enterprise | Member News
Blackburn Business That Started in a Garage Wins the King’s Award for Enterprise TT Instruments, a multi-million pound precision instrument specialist founded by two Blackburn friends with no funding and no debt, has been honoured with the UK’s most prestigious business accolade. A Blackburn company that began in the back of a garage during the COVID-19 pandemic has been [...]
Local Charities Unite for Sunrise to Sunset Walking Challenge 2026 | Member News
Local Charities Unite for Sunrise to Sunset Walking Challenge 2026 Two leading Hyndburn charities, Accrington Stanley Community Trust and Community Solutions North West, are joining forces to launch an inspiring new fundraising event – the Sunrise to Sunset Walking Challenge 2026. Taking place on Friday 19th June 2026 at Wilson Playing Fields & Sports Village, the event invites individuals, [...]
Pendleside Hospice Mountain Bike Challenge 2026 | Member News
Mountain Bike Challenge 2026 The Mountain Bike Challenge is back for 2026! Join us on Sunday 31st May, for an unforgettable ride through the stunning Pendle countryside, with breathtaking views, historic villages and three exciting routes to choose from. Demdike – 9.5 miles Chattox – 22 miles Nutter – 32 miles Every mile you ride helps support local families [...]
Netwalking Event For All | Member News
Netwalking Event For All We’d love to invite you and your network to take part in something a little different—Netwalking at our Sunrise to Sunset Walking Challenge! 📅 Date: Friday 19th June 📍 Location: Wilson Athletics Track, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington We’re hosting dedicated networking walks where you can connect with others while getting your steps in: ⏰ Morning [...]
Successful wellbeing and employment event supports Rossendale residents | Member News
Successful wellbeing and employment event supports Rossendale residents Rossendale Works, an employment support project created by Rossendale Borough Council and Active Lancashire, welcomed around140 residents to a dedicated Wellbeing and Employment Event focused on improving wellbeing, expanding access to employment and training opportunities, and strengthening collaboration across community partners in the Valley. Held on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the [...]
Workplace Training: Staff Safety and Mental Well-Being | Member News
Workplace Training: Staff Safety and Mental Well-Being Lancashire Adult Learning provides employers with a range of short upskilling courses for your staff. Whether you are upskilling, refreshing your knowledge or require re-certification, the following courses provide great opportunities to access competitively priced training. Training can be delivered as a bespoke programme or with the option to join existing courses. [...]
FREE Workshops to Support New and Aspiring Businesses in Hyndburn | Member News
FREE Workshops to Support New and Aspiring Businesses in Hyndburn Local residents thinking about starting a business, or those in the early stages of trading, are being invited to attend a series of free practical workshops designed to build confidence and skills in key areas of business planning. The sessions focus on two of the most common challenges new [...]
East Lancashire Hospice encourages honest conversations around death during Dying Matters Awareness Week | Member News
East Lancashire Hospice encourages honest conversations around death during Dying Matters Awareness Week East Lancashire Hospice is calling on the local community to join the conversation around death, dying, and grief, as part of this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week - a national campaign facilitated by Hospice UK. Running from 4th - 10th May, this year’s theme, ‘Let’s talk [...]
Smile Mediation’s Ella Regan shortlisted for Burnley Business Awards Young Employee of the Year | Member News
Smile Mediation’s Ella Regan shortlisted for Burnley Business Awards Young Employee of the Year We’re delighted to share some brilliant news with fellow East Lancs Chamber members. Our very own Ella Regan has been shortlisted for Young Employee of the Year at the Burnley Business Awards, and we could not be prouder. Many of you may have met Ella [...]
Connecting Classrooms to Careers: QEGS Blackburn Calls on Local Businesses | Member News
Connecting Classrooms to Careers: QEGS Blackburn Calls on Local Businesses Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) in Blackburn is looking to create links with local companies who would be willing to support the school with a range of career activities throughout the academic year. This can include attending their careers fair, providing employer talks, taking part in the meet the [...]
