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Prepare for a night of spine-tingling elegance and supernatural fun at the iconic Fence Gate. After a two-year wait, the Positive Action in the Community (PAC) Charity Ball returns for 2026. This is more than just a party; it is the most anticipated date in our calendar and a vital night of fundraising for the East Lancashire community. Whether you choose to embrace the theme with full Fancy Dress or prefer to "Dress to Impress" in your finest evening wear, this is your chance to celebrate the season in style while making a tangible difference to local lives.   Burnley Borough Council is currently consulting on proposals to redesignate selective licensing in the following two areas after the current designations end in July 2027:
 What is the Little Legends Olympics?
In collaboration with our trusted community partners and our group of young advisors, the Little Legends Olympics will show case a variety of sports in a festival theme. The key aim is to encourage participation and an opportunity to try multiple sports in one day. The focus is on fun and engaging activities for each sport, regardless of skill and ability. We will have access to several tennis courts at Burnley Tennis Club, and the sports hall, field and astro turf at Blessed Trinity College.  Bringing people together through communication, collaboration and connection. We’re excited to announce the return of the Smile Conference for 2026.
With this year's theme, Connection, we'll bring together people and organisations from across different sectors for a day of learning, collaboration and conversation. Join us on Friday 2 October 2026 at Burnley Football Club for this FREE event as we explore why connection matters and how we can build stronger communities together.  HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) is delighted to share that Andy Black, Café and Kitchen Manager at The HAPPA Café, has been awarded Bronze in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
Andy first received recognition in November last year, when he won the Unsung Hero Award at the Lancashire Tourism Awards in Blackpool. That award placed him among 17 category winners invited to go forward to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, held on 3rd June 2026. Now in their 35th year, the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence celebrate the very best of England’s tourism industry, recognising quality, innovation, best practice and outstanding customer service.
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The 180 Project is now running its Burnley satellite sessions, using functional fitness, therapeutic support, and the power of community to help people improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing while building meaningful social connections IS IT REAL? Staying alert in an age of disinformation Every day we’re exposed to huge amounts of information online, in group chats, on social media, and through word of mouth. Not all of it is accurate. Misinformation, disinformation, and misrepresentation can spread quickly and influence opinions, behaviour, and trust. That’s why it’s important to pause before sharing.  |
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