Category: lancashire

News, posts and releases on Lancashire in the North West of England.

Lancashire in 2014 – keep updated

Opening times for Household Waste Recycling Centres, stop smoking advice and winter walk ideas are just some of the tweets and posts on the county council’s twitter and facebook pages.  County Councillor Sean Serridge, the council’s Champion for Digital Inclusion, said: “Social media channels like Twitter and Facebook have become increasingly important ways for people …

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Lancashire Festive Christmas Events

TRIPS to the Manchester Christmas market, ‘Secret Santa’ and events to raise money for the Philippines appeal are just some of the many activities taking place in Lancashire’s young people’s centres over the festive period.  The events are being organised by Lancashire County Council’s Young People’s Service. Most of the activities are free and open …

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Responsible retailing course for bar workers

Licensees, bar staff and shop workers are being urged to take the opportunity to gain a CV-boosting qualification in responsible alcohol retailing. Blackpool Council’s Public Protection team, in association with the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) and leading brewer, SAB Miller, are offering the training in the Level One Award in Responsible Alcohol …

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