The Hub At Shadsworth

29/09/2026

Join us this Thursday...

Our new CURIOUS MINDS Games Club is launching soon — a free, welcoming space for men to:

Unwind and relax

Enjoy board games and good conversation

🗓 Every Thursday, 1–2:30 PM
📍 Shadsworth Hub
📅 Starting 8th October
💷 Free to attend
☕ Refreshments provided

If you know someone who’d benefit from a this, please pass along.

Thanks for helping us spread the word.


Newground Together

Newground Together
re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance
Shad Chefs - The Council Estate Food Connoisseurs
Dad Matters Blackburn & Darwen

16/09/2026

Join one of our brand new sessions over in Whitebirk! If interested, get in touch today! 🤩💚

Could your child be the next young person making a difference in Whitebirk? 👀

We're looking for young people aged 10-16 to take part in two exciting Taster Sessions in Whitebirk!

The programme supports young people to build confidence, develop leadership skills, work as part of a team and turn their ideas into real community projects. As part of the programme, young people will explore issues they care about and develop a project that benefits their local area.

Whether your child is passionate about helping others, improving their community, being creative or trying something new, this is a fantastic opportunity to:
1️⃣ Build confidence and self-esteem
2️⃣ Develop teamwork and communication skills
3️⃣ Meet new people
4️⃣ Learn leadership and project planning skills
5️⃣ Make a positive difference in their community

📅 Friday 18 September and Friday 25 September
📍 The 2000 Centre
⏰ 4pm to 5pm
👤 Ages 10-16

These free taster sessions will give young people the chance to have their voices heard and help shape future youth activities in the area, alongside The Hub At Shadsworth

📲 To find out more, contact: [email protected] or drop us a DM.

Please share with friends, family and neighbours in the area.

15/09/2026

Calling anyone aged 10-16 in ! We have a new opportunity for you! 💚

💚 Have Your Say. Make a Difference. Join ! 💚

Are you aged 10-16 and want to make a positive difference in your community?

Come along to our Taster Sessions at Whitebirk and discover how you can develop new skills, build confidence, meet new people and create a project that makes a real impact where you live.

Through the programme, young people will explore:
1️⃣ Teamwork and collaboration
2️⃣ Leadership skills
3️⃣ Confidence building
4️⃣ Project planning and decision making
5️⃣ Being the change in your local community

If you want to take part, you will have the opportunity to help design and deliver a project with The Hub At Shadsworth that matters to you and your community!

📅 Friday 18 September and Friday 25 September
📍 The Whitebirk 2000 Centre
⏰ 4pm to 5pm
👤 Ages 10-16

Whether you're passionate about the environment, helping others, creativity, sports or making your neighbourhood better, we'd love to hear your ideas.

📲 For more information, contact: [email protected] or drop us a DM!

08/09/2026

👀 Screening can feel awkward but it’s 5 minutes that could reassure you for years. 👍

If you're 50+ (or invited earlier), don’t put it off.

Our team at The Hub At Shadsworth can direct you to information so that you understand what to expect and point you toward NHS support 💚

Check out our weekly timetable online: https://ow.ly/FlA250YIKvr

01/09/2026

🌱 Fancy getting your hands dirty?

From Monday 14th September, we’ll be running a weekly gardening drop-in at Whitebirk!

Whether you’ve never picked up a trowel before or you already know your way around a garden, come along and:
🌿 Learn some basic gardening skills
🌱 Get involved with planting and growing
🪴 Help create a new space for growing at Whitebirk
🤝 Meet new people and spend some time outdoors

No experience needed. Just come along, have a go and see what we can grow together! 🌻

📍 Whitebirk 2000 Centre
📅 Every Monday from 14th September
⏰ 1pm–2.30pm

Contact 0300 330 5535 or email [email protected] for more information

14/08/2026

Help reshape stop smoking services 🚭

What would make stopping smoking easier for you or people in your community?

We’ve been asked to share a survey that will help reshape stop smoking services based on the experiences and views of the people who use them. Your feedback can help make sure future services are more accessible, supportive and better suited to what people actually need.

Whether you’ve used a stop smoking service before, are currently trying to quit, or simply have views on what could be improved, your feedback matters.

👉 Take the survey and have your say: https://ow.ly/6H1F50ZzPaP

Every response can help make stop smoking services better for everyone 💚

Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen

13/08/2026

☀️ Shadsworth Summer HAF Party! ☀️

⏰ 3pm - 7pm
📍 Shadsworth Youth Hub
🙌 Juniors and Seniors

Don't forget that our end of Summer HAF party is happening this Wednesday 19th August for all our young people!

🎶 Music from a local DJ
🛝 Summer games and activities
🤩 and lots of fun!

Spread the word and join us for an amazing day! 💚

07/08/2026

✨ YOUR VOICE. YOUR FUTURE. ✨

The Children's Commissioner for England wants to hear from you!

survey is your chance to tell them what it’s really like being a young person today, and what you want to change 💬

🗣️ What would you change in your community?
🌍 What are your biggest concerns?
🚀 What are your hopes for the future?
💭 What should a good childhood look like today, and in the future?

You can complete it yourself or with a parent/adult. Your answers are private, questions are optional, and there are no right or wrong answers.

Your views could help shape conversations in Parliament and influence what happens next 💚

👉 https://ow.ly/44l150ZxmvO

Have your say. Your voice matters.

30/07/2026

👋 UPDATE TO YOUTH SESSIONS 👋

We are currently in our Summer HAF period and we want to confirm our youth sessions over the next month!

✅ From now until 21st August, youth sessions will be;

📅 Mondays
Senior HAF session 4pm-8pm

📅 Tuesdays
Senior Youth Club 4:30pm-6:30pm
Shadsworth 180 Club 7pm-9pm

📅 Wednesdays
Mixed Ages HAF session 3pm-7pm

📅 Thursdays
Junior HAF session 10am-2pm
Junior Youth Club 3pm-5pm

✅ We have no youth sessions on the week starting 24th August

✅ Youth sessions will return to normal from 1st September, after the August bank holiday

Any questions then please get in touch 💬