Donna Petch

Owner and creator of The North East and West HUB. Loves live music, science, sport and meeting new people!!! Find me on

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Lancashire businesses recognised for safe trade

lancashire safe trader scheme

PLUMBERS, electricians, builders, gardeners and handymen are among the latest companies to receive certificates for giving their customers a fair deal.  The companies are members of Lancashire County Council’s Safe Trader Scheme. Established in October 2009 by the county council and Help Direct, the scheme helps people in Lancashire to find out whether a trader will …

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, Cumbria

Straight from its opening at the Natural History Museum in London, this years exhibitions promises to be wilder than ever! Organised in partnership with the BBC Wildlife Magazine, The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most well-renowned and longest running wildlife photography competition in the world. Each year tens of thousands of professional and …

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Manchester Day ‘Global Theme’ 22 June

One of the north west’s most anticipated outdoor events will return to the city centre in June for an afternoon of art, music and family fun.  Manchester Day, now in its fifth year, has become the city’s flagship summer event, attracting thousands of people to see the parade and enjoy the fringe events in the …

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