Blackpool
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Energy Advice Hub Helps Families Cut Household Bills
Blackpool is home to something remarkable — a pioneering community hub, providing free, independent energy advice and helping local residents make sense of the technologies that could save them money for years to come. Located inside Palatine Library, the Eco Hub is unlike anything else in the North West. Residents can simply walk in, see…
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From Part-Time Jobs to Parliament: Luke’s Green Career Journey
A year ago, Luke was working two jobs, in a hotel kitchen and at the theatre—busy, but unsure where it was all leading. Recently, he spoke in the House of Commons about the future of green jobs and why investing in young people matters. I am really grateful for the opportunities and support that Groundwork…
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Overcoming Loneliness and High Energy Bills: Sheila’s Story
At Groundwork, we believe nobody should have to sit in a cold house or feel like they have no one to talk to. Life in Blackpool became very difficult for 84-year-old Sheila after her husband passed away. Because she was living on a small pension, she was worried she couldn’t afford her heating bills. To…
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A greener future for the North West as £2.6m funding announced
Blackpool, Liverpool city region, Salford and Manchester has recently received a funding boost of £2.6m in total, to help ensure people living in their areas can enjoy nature and green spaces, close to home. They are amongst 40 towns and cities receiving a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of a new…
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New Green Therapy Project at Clifton Hospital
A new gardening project has recently been unveiled at Clifton Hospital, providing facilities for green therapy that will benefit patients, families, hospital colleagues and volunteers. The creation of a paved area, planting areas and a polytunnel will facilitate year-round horticultural therapy to improve health and wellbeing. Sensory planting including grasses and lavender will complement raised beds…
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Multiply
Build your confidence with numbers Multiply is a FREE programme in Blackpool, aimed at helping you to become more confident using numbers in your every day life. Unlock your potential What the course covers Location Sessions take place at @TheGrange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW. Everyone who completes the course will receive a free Air…
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North Blackpool Pond Trail
We are helping to make North Blackpool Pond Trail better for wildlife and a more enjoyable place for us all to visit. The area consists of 21 ponds, a lake, community orchard, woodland, wildflower meadows, flowering dyke, reedbed and 3 miles of footpaths. Our Impact The team makes improvements to thousands of square metres of…
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Grow Blackpool
Grow Blackpool is a community growing project. We’re passionate about eating fresh fruit and vegetables and helping people to grow it themselves. This means we can also help you to save money, learn new skills and make new friends. What We Do We host volunteering sessions three times a week. It’s free and everyone is…
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At the Grange
At The Grange is a welcoming community centre at Grange Park in Blackpool. It’s a place to meet new people learn new skills and improve your health and wellbeing. Our centre has something for everyone, including shops a library, café and a community farm. We also have meeting rooms available to hire – from small,…