Join Student Action for Refugees to find out how to apply to university and scholarships in the UK. For refugees and people seeking asylum.
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in the UK interested in applying to university? STAR is running two sessions to introduce you to the process.

We are asking for your support to help us hear directly from young people across Lancashire.


On 12 October, the Children and Family Wellbeing Service will launch a survey to gather feedback from children, young people and families. The survey is an opportunity for young people to share their views, experiences and ideas about support and services for children, young people and families across Lancashire.


We want to hear from as many young people as possible, including those who have never used Children and Family Wellbeing services, Family Hubs or any other support services.


Hearing from young people who have not accessed services is just as important as hearing from those who have. Their views will help us understand whether young people know what support is available, how easy it is to access information and advice, and where they would go if they needed help in the future.

We have a new creative health programme taking place at Burnley Library this November and December and invite you to refer anyone who may benefit.


Vinyl Revival is a free, friendly, and relaxed series of music sessions for people living with young onset dementia and those who support them. Led by Marco from Lancashire Music Service, the sessions will use live music, movement, and shared memories to create enjoyable social experiences and opportunities for creative expression. The programme aims to support wellbeing, social connection, and confidence through shared musical experiences.

The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has launched a public consultation on the future of vascular services for patients living in Lancashire, South Cumbria and Wigan.

We are running an eight-week consultation, and as our community connectors, we would be grateful if you could help us to spread the word amongst your networks.
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This consultation is focused on a proposal to create one vascular network across our sites, hosted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, with all planned and emergency inpatient vascular surgery taking place at Royal Preston Hospital, instead of being at Royal Blackburn Hospital too.

A day of impact. An evening of celebration.

Festival of Women is a one-day conference and evening celebration to amplify the voices and experiences of women across Lancashire.  
Bringing together leaders, partners and communities, the event explores the critical themes of women’s health, wealth and safety. 
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By day, expect high-profile speakers, thought-provoking workshops, panel sessions, creative performances and a vibrant exhibition space. Our new report evidencing the needs of women in Lancashire will also be launched on the day.

By night, join us for a sparkling celebration featuring welcome drinks, a three-course dinner, and exceptional live entertainment.

Whether you join us for the full experience or choose the part that speaks to you most, this is a space to connect, learn, reflect and celebrate. 

Artist open calls, jobs, commissions, volunteer and funding opportunities across Lancashire.
​Over the past six months, we’ve shared more than 100 training opportunities and creative career opportunities across Lancashire.

​This month’s creative career development round-up highlights a selection of exciting roles, commissions, open calls and professional development opportunities from across the county, with deadlines throughout October.

Got a Lancashire-based opportunity in the arts to promote? If applications close within the next couple of months, send the details to [email protected] and we’ll help spread the word

Looking for a creative way to connect with others, learn new skills and support your wellbeing?
Join Weaving for Wellbeing, a free 6-week course led by artist Nazia Sultana, where participants will explore weaving techniques inspired by nature, local history and sustainable reuse of old fabrics.

The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has launched a public consultation on the future of vascular services for patients living in Lancashire, South Cumbria and Wigan.
We are running an eight-week consultation, and as our community connectors, we would be grateful if you could help us to spread the word amongst your networks.
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This consultation is focused on a proposal to create one vascular network across our sites, hosted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, with all planned and emergency inpatient vascular surgery taking place at Royal Preston Hospital, instead of being at Royal Blackburn Hospital too.

One thing many people don't realise about Neighbourhood Watch is that we are a charity, (charity number 1173349, in fact!) and we're quite a small one too. It’s a team of just twelve people who support a network of brilliant volunteers across the country.

As a volunteer-led organisation, we achieve a huge amount with limited resources. Our fantastic Neighbourhood Watch members make a difference in communities every day. We've just published our latest Impact Report so you can see how we've been creating better and safer neighbourhoods over the last 12 months.

As well as our Impact Report, highlights this month include: 

• Local updates from Southwater and Staffordshire
• Don’t let scammers take advantage of the Virgin email changes
• Hate Crime Awareness week, 10-17 October 

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Lancashire county council's community insight and engagement team would like to invite any interested community groups to contact them if they meet the following criteria. One site from  each district will subsequently be invited to become one of twelve district Red Rose Roots Well-being Gardens.

Looking to improve your wellbeing, learn something new, or connect with others in your community?
Community Roots has a fantastic range of free activities and support sessions taking place throughout October across Burnley, Pendle, Accrington, Ilkley and Blackburn. 

We’re inviting members of the Influence Network to help shape the refreshed strategy for NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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A lot has changed since the current strategy was agreed. There are new national priorities, the role of ICBs is evolving, and there have been changes within our organisation. As we refresh our strategy, we want to make sure it remains ambitious, relevant and focused on what matters most to the people and communities we serve.

​As part of Talk Money Week, Resolve Poverty, alongside our partners from the More Than Advice programme, are hosting a webinar which will explore the role and potential of community-based debt advice and why it matters within the wider financial inclusion and policy landscape.

When: 5th November 2026, 10am-11:30am
Where: Online, Microsoft Teams

The webinar will introduce More Than Advice and how its community-based approach is being delivered across the programme, share early learning and reflections, and create space to consider the wider implications for policy and practice. 

Today, we are delighted to share our Neighbourhood Watch Network 2025–26 Impact Report.


This report celebrates everything we have achieved together over the past year and showcases the incredible difference made by our members, volunteers, Coordinators, Association Leads, partners and supporters across England and Wales. It demonstrates how, together, we are creating safer, stronger and more connected communities through our shared commitment to Watch, Connect and Act.