๐๐ง๐ FOODIES, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฆ
Get ready for a feast of local, regional and international flavours at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival this Saturday! ๐คฉ
From sizzling kebabs, gyros and Korean corn dogs to artisan cheeses, handmade pork pies, loaded fries, samosas, pakoras and freshly made doughnuts, there's something to satisfy every craving ๐๐ด
Plus, indulge in sweet treats including Mrs Dowsonโs Ice Cream, hot crumble puddings, matcha lattes, freshly squeezed lemonade, slushies, coffee, beer and so much more! ๐ฆโ๐บ
And if you can't wait until Saturday, the culinary celebrations begin early! ๐ A special continental food market will arrive on Broadway from Friday, serving up authentic Moroccan, Mexican, Chinese, Greek, Indian and Filipino cuisine, alongside irresistible sweet treats including macaroons and fudge ๐
๐ Accrington Town Centre
๐ Saturday
โฐ 10amโ4pm
๐ FREE ENTRY
Bring your appetite and join us for a feast of flavour. Who's coming? ๐
#AmazingAccrington #FoodFestival #Accrington #LancashireEvents #StreetFood #FoodLovers #FreeEvent @hyndburncouncil@marketinglancs
๐๐ The Continental Market is in town!
Join us on Broadway tomorrow (Friday) from โฐ 10amโ4pm, for authentic flavours from Morocco, Mexico, China, Greece, India, the Philippines and more! ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐
From sizzling street food to delicious sweet treats, it's the perfect way to kick off the #AmazingAccrington Food Festival (Saturday) ๐
Come hungry! ๐
@hyndburncouncil
There's more than just fantastic food and drink to enjoy at Saturday's #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! ๐
Funfair rides will be on Broadway throughout the day, alongside a host of attractions and entertainment across the town centre ๐ช
@hyndburncouncil
As part of the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival, we're celebrating the fantastic independent businesses that make our town special โค๏ธ
One that's well worth a visit this weekend is Croppers Butchers on Blackburn Road.
Their best-selling 50-item BBQ Pack is just ยฃ40 โ perfect for getting friends and family together this summer! ๐ฅฉ๐ฅ
๐ Blackburn Road
๐๏ธ This Saturday
@hyndburncouncil
Ooh la la! ๐ซ๐ท
Frankieโs Cafe on Broadway is becoming Cafรฉ Renรฉ this Saturday, serving up a delicious French-inspired menu for the day.
๐๏ธ Saturday 6th June
โฐ 10amโ4pm
Donโt miss it! ๐ฅ
@hyndburncouncil
The excitement is building for Saturday's FREE-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! ๐
Make sure you join us in Accrington Town Centre from 10am-4pm!
@hyndburncouncil
Can you help our friends at the DWP?
Weโre supporting around 600 experienced professionals in East Lancashire who are at risk of redundancy and now exploring new opportunities.
To connect them with employers, weโre hosting a 3-day careers event in July.
Many candidates come from EE/BT Group, with experience from front-line roles through to leadership and operations. Theyโre digitally capable, adaptable, and bring strong transferable skills across customer service and business delivery.
Event details
๐ ย 20โ22 July 2026
๐ย Times TBC
๐ย Accrington & Blackburn
โ ย No cost to you
We know three days is a big commitment, youโre welcome to attend just one day, and weโll make sure your roles are promoted across all event dates. If you canโt attend, we can still promote your vacancies and connect candidates to your opportunities.
Why get involved?
โข Direct access to 600 experienced, work-ready candidates
โข Reduce time and cost of recruitment
โข Fill vacancies quickly with proven, transferable talent
โข Strengthen your local presence and employer brand
To get involved, email [email protected]ย and weโll be in touch to discuss your availability and next steps.
๐จ CHILLI CHALLENGE EXCLUSIVE ๐จ
@bbclancashire's Garry Scott is officially coming OUT of Chilli Competition retirement for one last shot at glory in the Dunkenhalgh Chilli Challenge! ๐ถ๏ธ๐
Saturday. #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival. 3:30pm. Broadway.
Can he handle the heat, or will the chillies have the last laugh? ๐ฅ
#ChilliChallenge @axemanlowe@gazzarovers@bbclancssport
Our D-Day Anniversary Procession takes place at 12:15pm this Saturday at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival โค๏ธ
Led by a historic WWII motorbike and a lone piper from the world-famous Accrington Pipe Band, this special commemorative procession will feature Accrington RBL alongside Air, Army & Sea Cadets, the Veterans Living History Museum and Veterans in the Communities.
๐ง Procession starts at 12:15pm on Saturday 6th June
๐ From Barnes Street, along Blackburn Road & Church Street, finishing at the Accrington Pals Memorial Garden (next to St James' Church, Cannon St, Accrington) for a short commemorative service
Please join us if you can ๐ฌ๐ง
@hyndburncouncil
Please note that the following road closures will be in place during Saturday's #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! โ ๏ธ
๐ด Blackburn Road (Birch Street to St James Street and St James Street to Church Street), Broadway (from Union Street to Cornhill) and Cornhill (entire length) between 6am and 6pm
๐ด There will be a temporary road closure on Holme Street during the war re-enactment between 12:30pm and 2pm
๐ด A rolling road closure for our D-Day anniversary procession between 12pm and 12:30pm on Barnes Street (Abbey Street to Eastgate), Abbey Street (at the junction of Barnes Street and Blackburn Road), Blackburn Road (from Abbey Street to Church Street) and Church Street (Blackburn Road to Cannon Street)
@HyndburnCouncil
Oswaldtwistle Mills awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of ยฃ178k to save and reopen historic mill heritage centre
Oswaldtwistle Mills is delighted that a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will save and reopen its Heritage Centre, with the successful bid supported by Amazing Accrington. This will preserve the story of Moscow Mill and its weaving community, while securing its future for generations to come.
Read more ๐๐ป
https://t.co/OWuxyC0XhD @Ossymill
Stephen Lowe has been a true champion of community events across Lancashire for many years โค๏ธ
From farmers' markets and agricultural shows to food festivals, Soapbox Challenges and countless local celebrations, there aren't many events that haven't benefitted from a @BBCLancashire outside broadcast led by @axemanlowe.
We were delighted to bump into him @AccringtonCC on Sunday for his BBC Radio Lancashire leaving do. It was fantastic to see so many friendly faces gathered to celebrate his incredible contribution to local communities.
Check out our video and join us in wishing Stephen all the very best for the future! ๐๏ธ๐
@dustymears@gazzarovers
The FREE-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival is back THIS SATURDAY! ๐๐ฝ๐ง
Join us from 10amโ4pm in Accrington town centre for a fantastic day packed with delicious food, live entertainment and family fun.
๐คฉ 80 food, drink & craft stalls and attractions
๐ฎ Cuisine from around the world
๐จโ๐ณ Live cooking demonstrations
๐ถ๏ธ Chilli Challenge at 3:30pm
๐ Funfair rides on Broadway
๐ธ Special @seriesofsilence gin bar in the Taste of Hyndburn Tent
๐๏ธ Military attractions and D-Day commemorations
๐ถ Live entertainment throughout the day
Plus, don't miss the continental market on Friday and Saturday and all the great traders at Accrington Market.
There's something for everyone โ we can't wait to see you there! ๐
#AmazingAccrington @hyndburncouncil@marketinglancs
๐ถ๏ธ ONLY TWO PLACES LEFT! ๐ถ๏ธ
The Dunkenhalgh Chilli Challenge at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival this Saturday is almost full!
We're looking for some fearless females to bring the heat and take on our male-dominated line-up. ๐ฅ๐ช
Think you've got what it takes?
๐ง [email protected]@hyndburncouncil
Donโt miss our live cooking demos at Saturdayโs #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! ๐จ๐ปโ๐ณ
๐คฉ Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Head Chef, Sean Noonan - 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
๐คฉ Award-winning Deaf chef, presenter and TV personalityโฆ the Punk Chef at 1:30pm
Find them at the main cooking demonstration area on Broadway ๐
@HyndburnCouncil
๐ฑ๐ฅ Get ready to dig in at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 6th June!
As part of our brand-new 'Dig for Victory' theme, #ProspectsFoundation will be hosting FREE interactive seed planting workshops throughout the day for U12s.
Children and families can plant seeds ranging from runner beans and carrots, to kale and lettuce in biodegradable pots, decorate them, and take them home to grow ๐ฟ
Workshops run hourly from 10am, with the final session starting at 2pm.
Spaces are limited, so book your place in advance to avoid missing out!
๐ Book here: https://t.co/bDTpXxCJ28
#AmazingAccrington #DigForVictory @hyndburncouncil
โฝ Calling all grassroots sports teams in Hyndburn! โฝ
Want to be part of something truly special at this yearโs #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival?
Weโre looking for a local team to join our D-Day Anniversary Procession ๐ฌ๐ง
Led by a historic WWII motorbike and a lone piper from the world-famous Accrington Pipe Band, the procession will also feature Accrington RBL alongside Air, Army & Sea Cadets.
๐ง Interested? Email [email protected] before Monday for consideration!
๐ง Saturday 6th June | Procession starts at 12:15pm
๐ From Barnes Street, along Blackburn Road & Church Street, finishing at the Accrington Pals Memorial Garden for a short commemorative service.
#AmazingAccrington @hyndburncouncil
๐ฌ๐ง Join our D-Day Anniversary Procession at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival ๐ฌ๐ง
Led by a historic WWII motorbike and a lone piper from the world-famous Accrington Pipe Band, this special commemorative procession will feature the Royal British Legion alongside Air, Army & Sea Cadets.
๐ถโโ๏ธ Think your group should be involved too?
๐ง Email [email protected] before Monday for consideration!
๐ง Procession starts at 12:15pm on Saturday 6th June
๐ From Barnes Street, along Blackburn Road & Church Street, finishing at the Accrington Pals Memorial Garden (next to St James' Church, Cannon St, Accrington) for a short commemorative service
Learn more โฌ๏ธ
https://t.co/99htvOyvWU
@hyndburncouncil
๐จ ASHLEY ENGINEERING ARE HIRING!
They're looking for a Bead Blaster / Workshop Operative to join their team in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.
โ Full-time permanent role
โ Friendly workshop environment
Previous workshop or bead blasting experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
If youโre practical, motivated, and ready to join a growing team, theyโd love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact [email protected] directly.
#Hiring #JobsLancashire #WorkshopJobs #BeadBlasting #ManufacturingJobs #Oswaldtwistle #LancashireJobs #NowHiring
๐ถ๏ธ LAST FEW PLACES LEFT! ๐ถ๏ธ
Think you can handle the heat? ๐ฅ
Take on the Dunkenhalgh Chilli Challenge at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival!
๐ Saturday 6th June
โฐ 3:30pm
Only a handful of spots remainโฆ are you brave enough? ๐ถ๏ธ๐ช
Email [email protected] to enter!
@hyndburncouncil