The Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Thursday 27th November, with special guests yet to be announced, but will have to go some way to top previous years of Junior Andre and Martin Kemp! Featuring fireworks, funfair rides and a whole host of festive entertainment.
Great Harwood Civic Society organise Lancashire Day celebrations every year at Churchfield House in Great Harwood. The Town Crier will do a toast to the King, the Duke of Lancaster, and some excellent Lancashire fare is provided. It's a day to remember just how big Lancashire was before the 1974 Local Government Reform Act – […]
Marketing Workshop 3 - Linkedin Mastery - Hameldon Business Hub, Accrington & Rossendale College Introduction to LinkedIn: The Basics We’ll start by exploring LinkedIn’s purpose as a professional networking platform, understanding its features and tools, and setting up your profile for success. Building an Optimised LinkedIn Profile You’ll learn how to craft an impactful […]
Join in the festive fun at the Community Solutions' Christmas Markets. Elmfield Hall, Gatty Park, BB5 4AA Get into the festive spirit with: Handcrafted Christmas gift stalls Festive treats to enjoy Christmas carols to fill the air Exciting raffle & tombola prizes FREE ENTRY – Bring your family and friends for an evening full of […]
Great Harwood's Winter Extravaganza is back for a second year! The FREE-to-attend event will once again be action packed- a great way for friends and families to get in to the Christmas spirit! Last year saw Queen Street closed to accommodate funfair rides, dance and wreath making workshops, kids sing-a-logs on stage, Neil Diamond and […]
Accrington Christmas Tree Festival returns for 2025. Beautiful, weird and wacky trees decorated by local businesses and organisations! Are you a business or organisation? Register with Accrington Community Events team to be part of their Christmas Tree Festival. December dates to be confirmed.
Sunday 18th January 2026 Join East Lancashire Hospice for their biggest race yet and help them to continue raising vital funds for East Lancashire Hospice! With over £120,000 raised so far, they're set to make this year more impactful than ever! Whether you're a seasoned sprinter 🏃♂️ or a weekend walker 🚶♀️, there's a place for everyone […]
TOPIC 1 : MANAGING SICKNESS ABSENCE Preparing for Day-One Statutory Sick Pay Rights The Employment Rights Bill introduces transformative changes to Statutory Sick Pay, with implementation expected from 2026. This session will provide comprehensive guidance on: Key Legislative Changes: Elimination of Waiting Days: SSP will be paid from day one of sickness absence, removing the […]
Session Bio: This advanced half-day workshop dives into the emerging Agentic Layer of AI — where intelligent agents act autonomously to drive outcomes. We’ll explore multi-agent frameworks, decision chains, and how this new paradigm transforms operations, workflows, and digital service delivery. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of how agentic systems can be designed, […]
