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Community Fridge @ The Boulevard Centre
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Boulevard, 45 Railway Rd, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Open Monday to Friday, the Community Fridge is available to everyone.
No appointment needed, just come down and see what’s in stock.
Limited to five items per person.

Juniors Youth Group (Ages 7-11) @ Blackburn Youth Zone
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Blackburn Youth Zone, Jubilee Street, BB1 1EP

Senior Girls (Ages 11-16) @ Blackburn Youth Zone
2025-10-18 11:50 - 13:50

Health and Wellbeing @ Café Hub
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Cafe Hub Darwen, Foundry Street, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 1DB, United Kingdom
Join us at Spark and others in the community for a health and wellbeing session at Café Hub in Darwen.
Contact 07483 356858 for further information!

ROOTS Drop-in Session @ Café Hub Darwen
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Cafe Hub Darwen, Foundry Street, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 1DB, United Kingdom
Drop into our Café Hub on Saturdays for peer support from us at Spark and others in the community!

Faith and Fitness @ CrossFit Delta Fox
2025-10-18 17:00 - 19:30

Music Group (All Skill Levels) @ Café Hub
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Cafe Hub Darwen, Foundry Street, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 1DB, United Kingdom
Join us at Spark and others in the recovery community for a music group! Held every Sunday and open to all ages and skill levels.

IGNITE/Diversity SEND Group @ Blackburn Youth Zone
2025-10-19 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Blackburn Youth Zone, Jubilee Street, BB1 1EP
The IGNITE/Diversity SEND Group provides accessible and smaller sessions to help young people (aged 11-16) overcome barriers that may have stopped them from engaging in activities.
Our activities are designed to be fun and inclusive, catering to all abilities whenever possible.

CrossFit DeltaFox - Women's Session
2025-10-20 09:30 - 10:15 | DeltaFox, 25, Albert Mill, Duchess Street, Lower Darwen, BB3 0QQ
This session is women only and is only available with a referral.
About DeltaFox

DeltaFox partnered with The 180 Project which offers a unique programme for those in recovery from addiction. By harnessing the benefits of the sport of CrossFit, people develop physical and mental strength to overcome trauma and disadvantage and find a community to which they feel a sense of belonging.

Community Asset Fund - CVS
2025-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | create, 45 Railway Rd, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Drop-in session for anyone seeking more information on our Community Asset Fund grants. Held at the Boulevard Centre in Blackburn, our friendly drop-in sessions are open to everyone.
Find out more about the Recovery Collaborative Community Asset Fund.

Acorn Group - DEAP (Dependency & Emotional Attachment Programme)
2025-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | St Johns Court, Ainsworth St, Blackburn, BB1 6AR, United Kingdom
This will be held in the Paul Walker Suite at St John’s Court in Blackburn.
Sessions are available by referral only.
About DEAP
The Dependency & Emotional Attachment Programme is available to those who have achieved abstinence (even if this is just a day) and are motivated to maintain long-term recovery. DEAP is delivered by qualified addiction counsellors and explores addiction at a personal level, supporting people to deal with unresolved issues.

RAMP (Reduction and Motivation Programme)
2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | St Johns Court, Ainsworth St, Blackburn, BB1 6AR, United Kingdom
Working with Acorn Recovery Projects, RAMP sessions are available by referral only. Sessions are held in the Group Room on the ground floor of St John’s Court in Blackburn.
The Reduction and Motivation Programme provides a safe environment for those in active addiction to explore their problems, the impact on them and others, and the life changes they need to make to achieve real, lifelong recovery.

Framing Freedom - Recovery Ramblers Photography
2025-10-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Blackburn Office, Blackburn Office, Darwen Street, Lancashire, Blackburn, BB2 2EA
Combining the great outdoors and photography, come along to Framing Freedom with Roots Community to enjoy finding beauty in nature.
To join, contact either:
Dwaine: 07534337993 | dwaine.chadwick@redroserecovery.org.uk
Rolonde: 07572 610530 | rolonde.bradshaw@redroserecovery.or.uk

Cross Fit DeltaFox - Men's Session
2025-10-20 12:15 - 13:15 | DeltaFox, 25, Albert Mill, Duchess Street, Lower Darwen, BB3 0QQ
This is a men’s session and is available by referral only.
DeltaFox partnered with The 180 Project which offers a unique programme for those in recovery from addiction. By harnessing the benefits of the sport of CrossFit, people develop physical and mental strength to overcome trauma and disadvantage and find a community to which they feel a sense of belonging.

Alcohol Awareness Course
2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | St Johns Court, Ainsworth St, Blackburn, BB1 6AR, United Kingdom
This course is for CJIT (Criminal Justice Intervention Team) clients.
It covers subjects such as unit strengths of different types of alcohol, the effects of alcohol misuse, health issues associated with alcohol, withdrawing from alcohol, and where to find help and support to stop drinking.

Multi activities @ Blackburn Youth Zone
2025-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Blackburn Youth Zone, Jubilee Street, BB1 1EP
Come join our Multi activities every Monday to enjoy a range of exciting sports, make new friends and have lots of FUN!
Part of the Active Lancashire ‘Challenge Through Sport’ initiative.

F.A.M.A (Facilitated Access to Mutual Aid)
2025-10-20 18:30 - 21:30
This session is available to Hawarth House residents only.
Mutual aid groups are a source of structure and continuing support for people seeking recovery from alcohol or drug dependence, and for those directly or indirectly affected by dependence,
such as partners, close friends, children and other family members.

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Community Hub, 35 Railway Rd, Blackburn, BB1 5AX
Held at the Community Hub in Blackburn, NA meetings provide a safe space to share your personal experience of recovery and addiction with others.

CrossFit Sessions @ 180 Project DeltaFox
2025-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | DeltaFox, 25, Albert Mill, Duchess Street, Lower Darwen, BB3 0QQ
Join us at the 180 Project for a free CrossFit exercise experience, every Tuesday.
One of the healthiest paths to recovery is through frequent exercise, come along with others in the community to begin your new path.

VOICE - Breakfast Club @ Boulevard
2025-10-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Boulevard, 45 Railway Rd, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Join VOICE and others in the recovery community for Breakfast Club at Boulevard!

CVS Volunteer Drop-in
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | CVS BB1 2EZ, Community CVS, Boulevard Centre, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EZ, United Kingdom
If you have additional support needs, this will not prevent you from volunteering and the Volunteer Centre will assist you to find an opportunity that is right for you.

CJIT (Criminal Justice Intervention Team) - Substance Awareness Course @ Howarth House
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Howarth House, St Peter St, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2HL, United Kingdom
Come to Howarth House to take a substance awareness course and learn the effects, consequences and risks of both legal and illegal substances.

Criminal Justice Group @ Howarth House
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Howarth House, St Peter St, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2HL, United Kingdom
Through a referral, join our Criminal Justice Group at Howarth House to further your journey towards recovery.

Roots Community Clean-up
2025-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | RRR Office, Unit 5, 16-18 Darwen Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2BY, United Kingdom
No booking required, meet at the Red Rose Recovery (RRR) Office to take part in our Roots Community Clean-up!

Community Clean Up
2025-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | RRR Office, Unit 5, 16-18 Darwen Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2BY, United Kingdom
Join us at the Red Rose Recovery (RRR) Office in Blackburn to participate in a community clean up, keeping the area of Blackburn neat and tidy, together.

Community Fridges Drop-in @ Boulevard
2025-10-21 10:00 - 15:30 | Boulevard, 45 Railway Rd, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Come without judgement to our Community Fridge Drop-in at Boulevard for free food, support, and a chance to share with others in the community.
