Amazing Accrington

A group of passionate business leaders promoting education, events and business across Hyndburn! 🙌

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🍔🧀🍕 FOODIES, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! 🍩🌮🍦

Get ready for a feast of local, regional and international flavours at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival this Saturday! 🤩

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 🌍🍴

Plus, indulge in sweet treats including Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream, hot crumble puddings, matcha lattes, freshly squeezed lemonade, slushies, coffee, beer and so much more! 🍦☕🍺

And if you can't wait until Saturday, the culinary celebrations begin early! 🎉 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 🌎

📍 Accrington Town Centre
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 10am–4pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Bring your appetite and join us for a feast of flavour. Who's coming? 😉

#AmazingAccrington #FoodFestival #Accrington #LancashireEvents #StreetFood #FoodLovers #FreeEvent @hyndburncouncil @marketinglancs

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🌍🎉 The Continental Market is in town!

Join us on Broadway tomorrow (Friday) from ⏰ 10am–4pm, for authentic flavours from Morocco, Mexico, China, Greece, India, the Philippines and more! 🌮🥙🍜

From sizzling street food to delicious sweet treats, it's the perfect way to kick off the #AmazingAccrington Food Festival (Saturday) 🎉

Come hungry! 😋

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

There's more than just fantastic food and drink to enjoy at Saturday's #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! 🎉

Funfair rides will be on Broadway throughout the day, alongside a host of attractions and entertainment across the town centre 💪

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

As part of the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival, we're celebrating the fantastic independent businesses that make our town special ❤️

One that's well worth a visit this weekend is Croppers Butchers on Blackburn Road.

Their best-selling 50-item BBQ Pack is just £40 – perfect for getting friends and family together this summer! 🥩🔥

📍 Blackburn Road
🗓️ This Saturday

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Ooh la la! 🇫🇷

Frankie’s Cafe on Broadway is becoming Café René this Saturday, serving up a delicious French-inspired menu for the day.

🗓️ Saturday 6th June
⏰ 10am–4pm

Don’t miss it! 🥐

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

The excitement is building for Saturday's FREE-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! 🎉

Make sure you join us in Accrington Town Centre from 10am-4pm!

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Can you help our friends at the DWP?

We’re supporting around 600 experienced professionals in East Lancashire who are at risk of redundancy and now exploring new opportunities.

To connect them with employers, we’re 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. They’re digitally capable, adaptable, and bring strong transferable skills across customer service and business delivery.

Event details
📅 20–22 July 2026
🕘 Times TBC
📍 Accrington & Blackburn
✅ No cost to you

We know three days is a big commitment, you’re welcome to attend just one day, and we’ll make sure your roles are promoted across all event dates. If you can’t attend, we can still promote your vacancies and connect candidates to your opportunities.

Why get involved?
• Direct access to 600 experienced, work-ready candidates
• Reduce time and cost of recruitment
• Fill vacancies quickly with proven, transferable talent
• Strengthen your local presence and employer brand

To get involved, email [email protected] and we’ll be in touch to discuss your availability and next steps.

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🚨 CHILLI CHALLENGE EXCLUSIVE 🚨

@bbclancashire's Garry Scott is officially coming OUT of Chilli Competition retirement for one last shot at glory in the Dunkenhalgh Chilli Challenge! 🌶️🏆

Saturday. #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival. 3:30pm. Broadway.

Can he handle the heat, or will the chillies have the last laugh? 🔥

#ChilliChallenge @axemanlowe @gazzarovers @bbclancssport

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Our D-Day Anniversary Procession takes place at 12:15pm this Saturday at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival ❤️

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.

🕧 Procession starts at 12:15pm on Saturday 6th June
📍 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 🇬🇧

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Please note that the following road closures will be in place during Saturday's #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! ⚠️

🔴 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

🔴 There will be a temporary road closure on Holme Street during the war re-enactment between 12:30pm and 2pm

🔴 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

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Oswaldtwistle Mills awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £178k 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 👇🏻
https://t.co/OWuxyC0XhD @Ossymill

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Stephen Lowe has been a true champion of community events across Lancashire for many years ❤️

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! 🎙️👏

@dustymears @gazzarovers

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

The FREE-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival is back THIS SATURDAY! 🍕🌽🧀

Join us from 10am–4pm in Accrington town centre for a fantastic day packed with delicious food, live entertainment and family fun.

🤩 80 food, drink & craft stalls and attractions
🌮 Cuisine from around the world
👨‍🍳 Live cooking demonstrations
🌶️ Chilli Challenge at 3:30pm
🎠 Funfair rides on Broadway
🍸 Special @seriesofsilence gin bar in the Taste of Hyndburn Tent
🎖️ Military attractions and D-Day commemorations
🎶 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 – we can't wait to see you there! 🙌

#AmazingAccrington @hyndburncouncil @marketinglancs

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🌶️ ONLY TWO PLACES LEFT! 🌶️

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. 🔥💪

Think you've got what it takes?

📧 [email protected]

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

Don’t miss our live cooking demos at Saturday’s #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival! 👨🏻‍🍳

🤩 Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Head Chef, Sean Noonan - 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm

🤩 Award-winning Deaf chef, presenter and TV personality… the Punk Chef at 1:30pm

Find them at the main cooking demonstration area on Broadway 🙌

@HyndburnCouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🌱🥕 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 🌿

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!

📍 Book here: https://t.co/bDTpXxCJ28

#AmazingAccrington #DigForVictory @hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

⚽ Calling all grassroots sports teams in Hyndburn! ⚽

Want to be part of something truly special at this year’s #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival?

We’re looking for a local team to join our D-Day Anniversary Procession 🇬🇧

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.

📧 Interested? Email [email protected] before Monday for consideration!

🕧 Saturday 6th June | Procession starts at 12:15pm
📍 From Barnes Street, along Blackburn Road & Church Street, finishing at the Accrington Pals Memorial Garden for a short commemorative service.

#AmazingAccrington @hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🇬🇧 Join our D-Day Anniversary Procession at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival 🇬🇧

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.

🚶‍♂️ Think your group should be involved too?
📧 Email [email protected] before Monday for consideration!

🕧 Procession starts at 12:15pm on Saturday 6th June
📍 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 ⬇️

https://t.co/99htvOyvWU

@hyndburncouncil

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🚨 ASHLEY ENGINEERING ARE HIRING!

They're looking for a Bead Blaster / Workshop Operative to join their team in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.

✅ Full-time permanent role
✅ Friendly workshop environment

Previous workshop or bead blasting experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.

If you’re practical, motivated, and ready to join a growing team, they’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact [email protected] directly.

#Hiring #JobsLancashire #WorkshopJobs #BeadBlasting #ManufacturingJobs #Oswaldtwistle #LancashireJobs #NowHiring

[Amazing Accrington @AmazingAccy]

🌶️ LAST FEW PLACES LEFT! 🌶️

Think you can handle the heat? 🔥
Take on the Dunkenhalgh Chilli Challenge at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival!

📍 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 3:30pm

Only a handful of spots remain… are you brave enough? 🌶️💪

Email [email protected] to enter!

@hyndburncouncil