http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news.html Shop in Blackburn Lancashire. en-gb Copyright (C) 2010 - 2013 by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council debra.houldsworth@blackburn.gov.uk (Blackburn Market) debra.houldsworth@blackburn.gov.uk (Blackburn Market) Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:36 +0100 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:36 +0100 60 2 http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/may/love-your-local-market-fortnight.html 43073 Markets throughout the UK, including Blackburn Market are participating in the high profile ‘Love Your Local Market’ campaign from 15th - 29th May 2013, which celebrates the importance that markets play in the heart of the community, not only for retail but as a valuable community asset and focal point. Organised by the National Association of British Market Authorities, the ‘Love Your Local Market’ fortnight also looks to attract those who may be interested in becoming a market trader. Events at Blackburn Market include: Saturday 18th May - Community Day - featuring local charities and buskers providing entertainment throughout the day. Saturday 25th May - Family Fun Day, a range of activities for all the family! Plus there's a chance to win £50 of Blackburn Market vouchers each week - draws take place on 22nd and 29th May, entry slips can be picked up at stall holders. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:31:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/april/come-join-us-as-we-celebrate-st-georges.html 41072 It's our national saint day - St George's Day! Here's St George (well, Alan Taylor from Spuds n Puds) enjoying a glass of Sarsaparilla! Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/march/lewis-opens-new-gamer-business-at.html 37069 Blackburn gamers will be pleased to hear that there’s a new console games exchange business in town following the opening of ‘Gamer’ at Blackburn Market by a former employee of the closed Game Exchange store. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 9:27:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/march/mothers-day-craft-activity.html 37068 Join us on Saturday 9th March as we'll be hosting a free Mother's Day craft activity for the children, from 11.30am - 3.30pm. Let them create something special for Mum... and make her feel really special! Wed, 6 Mar 2013 9:57:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/february/love-in-blackburn-is-for-all-year-round.html 36067 Blackburn is a town of hopeless romantics not just on Valentine’s Day but all year round according to a survey conducted by Blackburn Market. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/january/love-saturday-at-blackburn-market.html 34066 Join us for 'Love Saturday' on Saturday 9th February as we celebrate St Valentine's Day. With a special visit from Cupid between 12 noon and 2pm, a chance to win a Blackburn Market 'Love' Hamper and special offers throughout the market, you and your loved one will not want to miss it! Don't forget there's free parking at all Council operated car parks on Saturday including Feilden Street, Montague Street, King Street, Fleming Square, Weir Street, Mill Lane, Canterbury Street, Barton Street, Starkie Street, Simmons Street, Watford Street, Byrom Street, Salford Car Park and Waves Car Park Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:16:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/january/holiday-provides-inspiration-for.html 34065 Former car salesman, Gareth Yates from Blackburn has realised the dream of opening his own food outlet within the launch of The Pasta Bar at Blackburn Market. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:02:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2013/january/marion-set-for-family-break-after.html 30064 Blackburn resident and Blackburn Market shopper Marion Fisher and her family has enjoyed a weekend break at one of Lancashire’s premier leisure destinations after winning Blackburn Market’s ‘Beat the January blues’ competition. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:47:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/december/mr-spuds-return-to-blackburn-market.html 30063 Mr Spuds, a familiar face from the former Ainsworth Street entrance of the old market has made a welcome return to the town with the opening of a new food stall in Blackburn Market’s food hall. Husband and wife team John and Sally Wright, with the help of their son Max opened their new look Mr Spuds on Monday and as well as selling their famous jacket potatoes, they have extended their offer with hot beef and pork sandwiches, beef burgers, jumbo hotdogs, home-made soup and speciality coffees. Commenting on their return to Blackburn, John said, “We traded very successfully outside the old market for 14 years and unfortunately weren’t able to find an alternative pitch when it moved. “We’ve been keen to get back into the town for some time and have worked with the market management team over the last few months to secure a unit in the heart of the Market’s food hall and we’re delighted that it’s all come together and we’re trading once again. “The new market is terrific, it’s bright and clean and we’re located in a prime position just beneath the escalator from the Mall so we’re looking forward to re-establishing ourselves with the people of Blackburn and welcoming them back to our stall.” Keith Holden, Market Manager said, “We’re delighted to welcome back Mr Spuds, their jacket potatoes were certainly a big hit in the old market and I’m sure they’ll replicate that success here in their new home.” Fri, 7 Dec 2012 10:29:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/november/celebrate-christmas-at-blackburn-market.html 29061 Come and join in the fun this Christmas at Blackburn Market! 8th December - Lantern Making Craft Workshop and Salvation Army Band will be playing between 11am - 3pm. Christmas Spirit Saturday - 15th & 22nd December - join us as we celebrate the spirit and essence of Christmas with carols from the Blackburn Music Society Choir (15th) and Blackburn Cathedral Choir (22nd), seasonal tastings, live music from the Salvation Army Band (15th) and much, much more! Festive Sunday Opening 16th & 23rd December from 10.30am - 4.30pm. Christmas Eve - Salvation Army Band will play from 10am - 12 noon. And don't forget, it's free parking in all Council car parks on Saturday! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers! Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:10:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/october/sarsaparilla-is-back-at-blackburn.html 23058 Home-brewed Sarsaparilla has made a very welcome return to Blackburn Market following the opening of ‘Home Brew’ on the Market’s Artisan Row. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 8:16:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/october/halloween-saturday-at-blackburn-market.html 23057 We'll be hosting a spooky Halloween craft activity on Saturday 27th October from 11.30am - 3.30pm. Stall holders will be in spooky fancy dress, there will be lots of ghoulish food tastings, a spooky surprise at 1pm and much more. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:04:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/september/new-opticians-and-health-business.html 23056 Optometrist and business woman Vicky Chiu has expanded her Blackburn based Worden Opticians and Ideal Dental Care practice with the launch of a new satellite branch at Blackburn Market. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 9:44:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/august/join-us-for-our-family-fun-day.html 21055 On Saturday 25th August we'll be hosting a family fun day. Balloon modelling and face painting from 11am - 4pm Make Your Own Kite craft activity with the Action Factory from 12.30pm - 3pm. Don't forget there's free parking in all council car parks on Saturday too! Mon, 20 Aug 2012 9:41:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/july/blackburn-market-celebrates-first.html 21054 Traders and customers alike got into the birthday spirit on Saturday 7th July as Blackburn Market celebrated its first anniversary at its new home. The Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor Zamir Khan, was also in attendance to cut the birthday cake. Coinciding with the first Saturday of free parking on council car parks in the town centre, the Market celebrated with a 'guess the weight of the cake' competition, free birthday cake and a birthday balloon giveaway. Keith Holden, Blackburn Market Manager, said: "It's great to see families and friends enjoying the birthday celebrations on the market, and tucking into our delicious birthday cake. "A number of the traders have offered special deals to customers to celebrate the milestone, and we are already looking forward to our second birthday!" Mon, 9 Jul 2012 13:29:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/july/join-us-this-saturday-as-we-celebrate.html 18053 Join us this Saturday (7th July) as we celebrate our 1st birthday! We'll be cutting our birthday cake at 11am and there will be a competition to win a variety of prizes donated by our traders... come down for some birthday cheer! Tue, 3 Jul 2012 9:44:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/june/fledgling-retail-entrepreneurs-set-to.html 18052 Freshapproachin Ltd at Blackburn Market is launching a new retailing concept which it hopes will give fledgling retail entrepreneurs the opportunity to try their hand at starting and running a market stall business, from as little as £50 per week. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:42:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/june/blackburn-market-to-host-family-fun-day.html 18051 To celebrate' Love Your Local Market Fortnight' join us at Blackburn Market on Saturday 30 June for our family fun day. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:31:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/june/friends-eye-up-a-new-beauty-business-at.html 18050 Two friends with a passion for beauty treatments have pooled their expertise and launched a brand new business at Blackburn Market which they hope will add a bit of sparkle and glamour to the shopping experience. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:25:00 GMT http://www.blackburnmarket.com/news/2012/june/blackburn-market-set-to-host-workshop.html 17049 With the Olympic torch set to reach Blackburn on Saturday 23 June, spectators watching this once in a lifetime event will be able to create their own ‘ceremonial’ torch at Blackburn Market as it hosts a creative workshop for all ages. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:12:00 GMT