The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC

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The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC We offer inclusive fitness, self-defence, and well-being activities for all ages—helping people overcome challenges, break barriers, and embrace life.

💙🐾 A Fantastic Morning of Community Connections! 🐾💙What a great morning representing the Oliver Community & Wellbeing Ce...
15/10/2026

💙🐾 A Fantastic Morning of Community Connections! 🐾💙
What a great morning representing the Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC at the BWD We Are Undefeatable meeting! 🙌
It was lovely to meet so many amazing groups and individuals, hear about the fantastic work happening across our community, and build new contacts and connections. 🤝
Of course, Hunter 🐶 was a big hit with everyone! ❤️ He made a brilliant icebreaker, helping conversations flow and bringing plenty of smiles along the way.
Although, being a social superstar is hard work, and Hunter had to squeeze in a snooze or two! 😴😂
It's mornings like these that remind us how important it is to come together, share ideas and support one another to make a real difference in our community. 💙
A big thank you to everyone we met. Looking forward to building these connections and seeing what we can achieve together! 🌟
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🥊💪 KICK-FIT IS BACK! ❤️🔥Fantastic to be back with our ladies at Kick-Fit this morning at the Oliver Community & Wellbein...
11/10/2026

🥊💪 KICK-FIT IS BACK! ❤️🔥
Fantastic to be back with our ladies at Kick-Fit this morning at the Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC! 🙌
A few new faces joined us today, and it was brilliant to see everyone getting involved, working hard and giving it their all.
Plenty of energy, lots of laughter and a great atmosphere from start to finish! 😁💦
Well done to everyone who came along this morning. It's about more than just fitness. It's about building confidence, supporting each other, making new friends and having fun along the way. ❤️
Great to have you all back, ladies! Here's to getting fitter, stronger and happier together! 🥊💪❤️

🎨 The kids draw Hunter! 💙One of the activities at our sleepover last night was to have a go at drawing Hunter… and these...
04/10/2026

🎨 The kids draw Hunter! 💙

One of the activities at our sleepover last night was to have a go at drawing Hunter… and these were the results! 😂

We absolutely loved seeing all their different versions — some serious artistic talent (and imagination!) on show. 🖍️

Just another little memory from such a brilliant night with an amazing group of kids. 💙

04/10/2026

🌙 SLEEPOVER COMPLETE! 🌙

What a night! 🙌

Our first Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre sleepover was a huge success, and we hope all of the children had as much fun as we did! 💛

From games and activities to food, laughs, very little sleep 😴😂 and plenty of memories made, it was brilliant to see everyone enjoying themselves and spending time together.

A massive thank you to all the parents and carers who trusted us with their children overnight, and to everyone who helped make the event possible.

Most importantly, thank you to all the children who joined us — you were absolutely brilliant! 👏

Here’s a little look back at our night… 🎥

Same again next year? 👀😂

Yesterday, The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC attended the Blackburn with Darwen Alliance meeting, hosted at Wi...
18/09/2026

Yesterday, The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC attended the Blackburn with Darwen Alliance meeting, hosted at Witton Park by Greenhouse Projects (The Wildlife Trust).

It was great to connect with other local organisations, hear about the work taking place across our community and explore opportunities to work together to support local people.

We’re proud to be part of conversations that help build stronger connections and create positive opportunities across Blackburn with Darwen.

🥊🔥 WHAT A KICK-FIT SESSION! 🔥🥊Today was an absolute belter from start to finish! 💪Great energy ✅Plenty of laughter 😂Lots...
13/09/2026

🥊🔥 WHAT A KICK-FIT SESSION! 🔥🥊
Today was an absolute belter from start to finish! 💪
Great energy ✅
Plenty of laughter 😂
Lots of sweat 💦
And some serious effort from everyone! 👏
A huge WELCOME to our two new ladies who joined us today. You both jumped straight in and gave it a fantastic go! 💪🥊
And well done to Jenny and Jo, working hard alongside them and helping make it such a great session. ❤️
This is exactly what Kick-Fit at the Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC is all about: getting active, building confidence, improving fitness, having a laugh and supporting each other along the way. 🙌
📅 WE'RE BACK SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER!
We're taking a short break, but we'll be back ready to kick, sweat and laugh our way through another round! 🥊🔥
Whether you're already part of the group or you've been thinking "maybe I should give this a try...", October could be the perfect time to start.
No pressure. No judgement. Just come along, have fun and give it a go! ❤️
Well done everyone today. Absolutely fantastic effort! 👏👏

💛 WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY WALK 💛This morning, we had the privilege of taking part in the walk from Darwen to Blackb...
10/09/2026

💛 WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY WALK 💛
This morning, we had the privilege of taking part in the walk from Darwen to Blackburn for World Su***de Prevention Day, representing The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC and supporting the hospice.
What an amazing turnout, and an incredibly emotional morning. 💛
The support from the community was truly overwhelming. People were waving as we walked past, cars were beeping their horns in support, and there was such a powerful feeling of togetherness throughout the whole walk.
I was so proud to complete the walk alongside Lucy and Hunter. 🐾💙 We even stopped at Blackburn Rovers for some refreshments, where we met up with Lauren and took a well-earned break.
And of course, Hunter was the star of the show! 🐕⭐ So many people wanted to come over, meet him and give him a stroke. He absolutely loved every minute of the attention and seemed to know he had an important job to do.
Today was a reminder that we are stronger together. Events like this help raise awareness, bring people together and, most importantly, remind anyone who may be struggling that they are not alone.
A huge well done to BWD and everyone involved in organising and supporting such a fantastic and meaningful event.
Thank you to everyone who walked, supported, waved, beeped their horns, volunteered and helped make today so special. 💛
Keep talking. Keep supporting. Keep looking out for each other.
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09/09/2026

🩷 WorkWell Wednesday! 🩷

We’re delighted to be working with WorkWell to deliver martial arts and movement sessions here at The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC.

The sessions are all about using movement and martial arts to help build confidence, resilience, motivation and positive wellbeing — while having some fun along the way! 🥊💪

A brilliant effort from everyone involved so far 👏

Keep an eye out for more from our WorkWell sessions and upcoming programmes! 🩷 re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen

🌙✨ CHILDREN’S SLEEPOVER AT THE OLIVER! ✨🌙PJs at the ready… we’re having a SLEEPOVER! 💤🍕🎬The Oliver Community & Wellbeing...
09/09/2026

🌙✨ CHILDREN’S SLEEPOVER AT THE OLIVER! ✨🌙

PJs at the ready… we’re having a SLEEPOVER! 💤🍕🎬

The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC is hosting a fun-filled overnight sleepover for children aged 8–14 years!

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026
🕔 5:00pm – 10:00am Sunday
👧🧒 Ages 8–14
💷 £25 per child
🥋 Open to current BMAKB members only

Expect an evening packed with games, team challenges, pizza & snacks, movies, wellbeing activities and plenty of sleepover fun! 🎮🍕🎬✨

💚 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN!

Places will be limited, so if your child would love to join us, complete the Expression of Interest form below 👇

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⚠️ Completing an Expression of Interest does not guarantee a place. Parents/guardians will be contacted once places have been allocated with details of booking, payment and consent.

🌙 Unplug. Be present. Make memories. 💚

07/09/2026

What a journey! ❤️🥊

Six months ago, these amazing ladies started their journey with us through our Kickfit sessions at The Oliver Community & Wellbeing Centre CIC.
What started as a fitness and wellbeing session has grown into so much more. They have worked hard, supported each other, built confidence and pushed themselves outside their comfort zones.
And now look at them! 👏🥋
They have taken the next step in their martial arts journey and successfully gained their white belts as members of Blackburn Martial Arts & Kickboxing Club (BMAKB).
From their very first Kickfit session to standing proudly in their new BMAKB kit, this is exactly what community programmes are all about: building confidence, improving fitness, creating friendships and giving people the opportunity to achieve something they may never have thought possible.
A massive well done to every single one of you. Your hard work and commitment have been fantastic to watch. ❤️
Six months. One journey. Six new white belts. And hopefully many more belts to come! 🥊🥋
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Unit 38, Queensmill, Albert Place
Blackburn
BB30QE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+447495992824

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